RBI notifies limits for investment in debt and sale of credit default swaps by FPIs
On April 19, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification on Limits for investment in debt and sale
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2022 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1
In a pertinent decision, Supreme Court while rejecting claim for interest the compared it to the Shakespearean character Shylock and remarked, “…the
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3rd NALSAR UNHCR Public International Law Moot Court Competition [July 15-17, 2022]
NALSAR is hosting its 3rd Public International Law Moot Court Competition, the NALSAR-UNHCR Public International Law Moot Court Competition, with UNHCR as
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Minimum paid up equity share capital increased from five lakh to ten lakh rupees vide Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022
On April 19, 2022, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022 to amend the Nidhi Rules, 2014. Key
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2022 SCC Vol. 2 Part 4
In 2022 SCC Volume 2 Part 4, read a very interesting decision, wherein a death row convict subjected a 5-year-old girl to
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[Civil Contempt] Disobedience of an order of Court, if permitted, will result in striking at root of rule of law: Del HC
Delhi High Court: Whether the third party can be absolved from contempt if they are informed that their conduct would violate the
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NLSIR | Book Symposium on ‘Democracy and Dysfunction: Towards a Responsive Theory of Judicial Review
The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) is the flagship journal of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU).
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Framework of RTI Act restricts jurisdiction of CIC to provide a ruling on issues pertaining to access/right to information, not venture into merits of case: CIC
Central Information Commission (CIC): Neeraj Kumar Gupta (Information Commissioner), decides whether Commission can provide a ruling regarding the merits of a case
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Can filing of a maintenance proceeding, a criminal case for harassment be said to be sufficient to jump to a conclusion that wife intended to harass husband and his relations? Bom HC throws light
Bombay High Court: In a matter of matrimonial discord, Mangesh S. Patil, J., expressed that, when admittedly, for whatever reason, there was
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While examining the complaint, can CIC direct disclosure of information under S. 18 of RTI Act? CIC answers
Central Information Commission (CIC): Neeraj Kumar Gupta (Information Commissioner) addressed a matter wherein it was alleged that the respondent intentionally provided an
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Khaitan & Co advised Mankind Pharma Limited in relation to the acquisition of the formulations brands from Panacea Biotec Pharma Limited
Khaitan & Co advised Mankind Pharma Limited in relation to the acquisition of the formulations brands from Panacea Biotec Pharma Limited.
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If directly elected Sarpanch acts in a manner rendering functioning of Panchayat at a standstill, would member of panchayat get right to move motion of ‘no confidence’? Bom HC explains
Bombay High Court: Stating that in the democratic setup, the will of the majority is the rule, the Division Bench of S.V.
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CBDT notifies NBFID under section 10(48D) of Income Tax Act, 1961
On April 18, 2022, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (48D) of section 10 of the Income-tax
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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 receives President’s assent
On April 18, 2022, the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 has received President’s assent in order to authorise the law enforcement agencies
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[Motor Accident Case] Determination of a just compensation cannot be equated to be a bonanza: Bom HC
Bombay High Court: Addressing a dispute with regard to the percentage of permanent disability and determination of compensation, Shrikant D. Kulkarni, J.,
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Whether denial of sex can qualify as “exceptional depravity” under S. 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act and allow waiver of one-year mandatory period? Del HC unfolds
Delhi High Court: Noting that, Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act intends to discourage the couples from breaking the sacred bond
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ESIC relaxes timeline for depositing and filing ESI contribution
On April 13, 2022, the Employees State Insurance Corporation has relaxed the time limit for depositing and filing ESI contribution and has
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Can children claim any amount under the head of permanent alimony under S. 25 of Hindu Marriage Act? Ker HC explains
Kerala High Court: Observing that trauma in a marital discord is common to both parties, the Division Bench of A. Muhamed Mustaque
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Call for Papers | Virtual International Energy Law Colloquium – 2022 [July 16, 2022]
ABOUT CENTRE FOR ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION LAWS (CETL) The Centre for Energy and Telecommunication Laws (CETL) was established as one of the
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of yet another incident of manual cleaning of muck in Delhi
NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report with the photographs of a man chest-deep in a muck standing
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