Progeny of Tibetans, born in India on/after 26.01.1950 & before 01.07.1987, are Indian citizens; entitled to benefits & privileges available to Indian citizens
Meghalaya High Court: While considering three petitions addressing the issue wherein the petitioners (they being children of Tibetan parents and born in
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Government to amend EPF Scheme, 1952 to enable EPF members to withdraw up to 90 percent fund for purchase of house
The Government has taken a decision for modification in the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 1952 to add a new paragraph 68
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Comments invited on Working Paper of High Level Committee to review the Institutionalisation of Arbitration Mechanism in India
The Government of India has emphasised the need for promoting arbitration as a preferred dispute resolution mechanism for commercial disputes. Pursuant to
Continue readingJustice Rajendra Menon, MP High Court appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Rajendra
Continue readingJustice Navaniti Prasad Singh, Patna High Court appointed Chief Justice of Kerala High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Navaniti
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Legal Framework for E-Pharmacy Business
In view of the concerns raised on the sale of drugs over internet, the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) in its 48th meeting held on
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Mandatory for Hospitals to issue detailed bills to patients, separately disclosing cost of Coronary Stents
Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, while giving a written reply
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Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2017 introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation introduced the Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Lok Sabha
Continue readingJustice Hemant Gupta, Patna High Court appointed Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Hemant
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Investigating agencies, prosecutors & Special Courts directed to protect privacy and other basic human rights of child sexual abuse victims
Calcutta High Court: While deciding the instant appeal wherein the appellant was accused and convicted of sexually abusing a minor girl which
Continue readingDismissal and withdrawal of SLP can’t be treated at par for the purpose of filing review petition in HC
Delhi High Court: An order passed by the Delhi High Court disposed off the preliminary objection to the maintainability of the review petition,
Continue readingJustice Thottathil B.N. Radhakrishnan, Kerala High Court appointed Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Thottathil
Continue readingNo PIL in service matters
Delhi High Court: Forum of SC and ST legislators and Parliamentarians- a non legal entity filed a PIL before the Delhi High Court
Continue readingJustice Pradip Kumar Mohanty appointed Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Pradip
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NHRC issues notice to Govt. of NCT of Delhi over reports of a dead rat in mid-day meal
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that in Government Boys Senior Secondary School, Deoli, New
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Protocol amending the India-Belgium Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and Protocol signed
India and Belgium have signed a Protocol amending the existing Agreement and Protocol between the two countries for Avoidance of Double Taxation
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Lok Sabha passes the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 10-3-2017. The Bill aims to
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