Directing preliminary inquiry does not amount to ‘taking cognizance’
Rajasthan High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh, (2014) 2 SCC 1, the
Continue readingTriple Talaq can’t be given in a way that violates women’s rights: Allahabad High Court
As reported by Firstpost, the Allahabad High Court has termed triple talaq as unconstitutional, observing that the practice is violation of a
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MHA issues advisory to States/UTs on Prison Reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written a letter to the Principal Secretary/Secretary Home (In-charge of Prisons) of all States and
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Benefit of enhanced maternity leave to be extended to women workers already on maternity leave on date of enforcement of Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
The Government has notified the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 on 28th March, 2017 and the provisions of the Amendment Act have
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State Consumer Forums and NCDRC are ‘Courts’ under Section 11 CPC
Calcutta High Court: A Bench comprising of- Shivakant Prasad, J. dismissed the suit filed by the plaintiff on the ground that it
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Notice issued to Uttar Pradesh Govt. over negligent attitude of doctors in not providing ambulance at Etawah Govt. Hospital
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the doctors at a government hospital in
Continue readingDraft Rules relating to valuation of unquoted equity share for purposes of Sections 56 and 50CA of IT Act, 1961
The Finance Act, 2017 inserted clause (x) in sub-section (2) of Section 56 of the Income Tax Act 1961 (‘the Act’) so
Continue reading‘Azan’ is an essential part of Islam but use of loudspeakers and amplifiers is not an essential part of it
High Court of Punjab and Haryana: Terming the instant petition seeking a direction for the State to register a FIR against celebrated
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Draft Civil Aviation Requirements issued on handling of unruly and disruptive passengers
The Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju and MoS Shri Jayant Singh informed that the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on
Continue readingSuccession Certificate can only be granted to legal heirs of a person dying intestate
Delhi High Court: A Bench comprising of Valmiki J. Mehta, J. dismissed the appeal filed by the appellant for revocation of the
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Court holds notice through Whatsapp admissible
Bombay High Court: A Bench comprising of G.S. Patel, J , has held that the Indian Judiciary system is flexible enough to
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Only drawer of cheque can be made an acccused in proceedings for dishonour of cheque
Gujarat High Court: A Bench comprising of J.B. Pardiwala, J. has directed quashing of criminal proceedings against the applicant and co-accused husband,
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The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 promulgated for resolution of stressed assets
The promulgation of the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 inserting two new Sections (viz. 35AA and 35AB) after Section 35A of the
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Cabinet approves National Steel Policy 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017. The new Steel Policy enshrines
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India constitutes Technical Committee to lay down Technical Standards
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has constituted Technical Committee to lay down Technical Standards for the performance of core
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Abortion Rights in India — What could, and should be
By Aakanksha Saxena*
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Modifications in 7th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits approved
The Union Cabinet approved important proposals relating to modifications in the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits
Continue readingInsurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, notified
G.S.R. 413(E).— Whereas, the draft of certain rules namely, the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2016, were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
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Mandatory FASTag fitment proposed on motor vehicles manufactured on/after 1-7-2017
G.S.R. 431(E).—The following draft rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise
Continue readingSEBI issues circular on disclosure of executive remuneration by Mutual Funds/Asset Management Companies
Circular on Mutual Funds [SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2017/35 dated April 28, 2017] 1.Please refer to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/42 dated 18 March 2016. 2.In partial
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