Spouse’s demand for privacy is not cruelty and not a ground for divorce
Delhi High Court: The Division Bench comprising of S. Ravindra Bhat and Deepa Sharma, JJ. held that demand for privacy by the
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The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Removal of Difficulties Order, 2016, notified
S.O. 3347(E).––Whereas, certain sections of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (16 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the Act) came
Continue readingGrant of bail in cases of cheating and criminal breach of trust affecting large number of people would have an adverse impact on trust of criminal justice system
Delhi High Court: Rejecting the bail application of Sunil Dahiya, MD of Vigneshwara Group of Companies under Section 439 of the Code
Continue readingRestructure of National Savings Institute, notified
F. No. 12/01/2016-Buget Admn.— Consequent upon most State Governments opting out of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) investments and resultant shifting of small
Continue readingThe Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) (Eleventh Amendment) Regulations, 2016, notified
G.S.R. 1002(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (3) of Section 6 and Section 47 of the Foreign
Continue readingSEBI to freeze Promoter and Promoter group demat accounts for non-compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Sub: Freezing of Promoter and Promoter group Demat accounts for non-compliance with certain provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
Continue readingSushil Chandra appointed Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes
Shri Sushil Chandra, IRS (1980 Batch), today took over as the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He succeeds Ms Rani
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EPFO issues guidelines for settlement of death case claims within 7 days
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation No. CSD·l/CPGRAMS/Pragati E-SamikSha/2016/12866 Dated: 31-10-2016 Sub: Priority to be given to settlement of death case claim settlements within 7
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Invalidation of caste claim will result in automatic disqualification and termination of election
Bombay High Court: While upholding an order passed by the Commissioner, Solapur Municipal Corporation wherein the petitioner was declared disqualified and his
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of killing of 8 undertrials in Bhopal police encounter, calls for report
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that 8 SIMI undertrial prisoners, who escaped from
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The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Eleventh Amendment Regulations, 2016, notified
F. No. Stds/SP (Water & Beverages)/Notif (2)/FSSAI-2016.—Whereas the draft of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations,
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Father who is willing to pay maintenance for his daughter is also entitled to visitation rights
Delhi High Court: While disposing off an appeal wherein an order granting appellant’s wife a monthly maintenance of Rs. 25,000 under Section
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Pakistan SC: Schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder but mental imbalance, related to an individual’s level of stress
Pakistan Supreme Court: While dismissing the present petition seeking the leave to appeal against the decision of Lahore High Court which confirmed
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The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Rules, 2016, notified
G.S.R. 1004(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 68 of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (45 of 1988),
Continue readingSymbiosis Law School, Noida announces Seminar on ‘Business and Human Rights’
Reported by Varuni Gupta
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The Aircraft ( Sixth Amendment) Rules , 2016, notified
G.S.R. 994(E).—Whereas the draft of certain rules further to amend the Aircraft Rules, 1937, was published, as required by Section 14 of
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Disability Pension being paid to pre-2016 Defence Forces pensioners as on 31.12.2015 to continue, pending Decision of Anomoly Committee
The Government Order for implementation of decision of the Government on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for revision
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Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Estonia on transfer of sentenced persons
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing and ratification of an
Continue readingThe Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 to come into force on Nov. 1, 2016
The Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 has been amended by the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 (BTP Amendment Act). The rules
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