All women, including women prisoners should have right to terminate pregnancy irrespective of reason
Bombay High Court: In a significant order that endorses a woman’s “sole right over her own body” and her consequent right to
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The Drugs and Cosmetics (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2016 notified
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 21st September, 2016 G.S.R. 897(E).—Whereas a draft of certain rules further to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945,
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Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016 and repeal five archaic admiralty statutes
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal of Ministry of
Continue readingCabinet approves landmark budgetary reforms
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals of Ministry of Finance on certain landmark budgetary reforms relating to (i) the merger of
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The Central Motor Vehicles (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2016 notified
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 20th September, 2016 G.S.R. 895(E).—WHEREAS the draft rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, were published,
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Draft principles on protecting human rights of refugees and migrants unveiled
As reported by the UN News Centre, a draft set of principles was unveiled by the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights that
Continue readingCENVAT Credit (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2016 notified
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 20th September, 2016 No. 45/2016 – Central Excise (N.T.) G.S.R. 896(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by
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NHRC issues notice to Karnataka and TN Governments over handling of situation post release of Cauvery water
National Human Rights Commission: Taking serious exception to the handling of the situation by the Governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over
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Viewing pirated films online not an offence
Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a Single Judge Bench comprising of G.S. Patel, J has clarified that a mere act
Continue readingHigh Court empowered to transfer matrimonial proceedings from one subordinate court to another within its jurisdiction
Tripura High Court: While deciding a reference arising from a batch of transfer petitions, the Court held that the High Court in
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The colonial legacy of mentioning the caste of accused, victim and witnesses in criminal proceedings should be shunned as a public policy
Himachal Pradesh High Court: While deciding the present case wherein the accused had been charged under Sections 452 and 302 of the
Continue readingWife of victim of terrorism awarded costs and held entitled to financial relief
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding a petition against the inaction on part of the State Government in denying the benefit
Continue readingSEBI’s circular on UCC and mandatory requirement of PAN for trading on Commodity Derivatives Exchanges
SEBI has issued a Circular dated September 16, 2016 to all the Commodity Derivatives Exchanges regarding norms on Unique Client Code (UCC)
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ECJ holds that public WiFi providers not liable for copyright infringements by users
As reported in The Wall Street Journal, the European Court of Justice has held that the owners of shops or businesses providing WiFi
Continue readingDraft of Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2016 notified
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 15th September, 2016 G.S.R. 886(E).—The following draft of certain rules which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise
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Schedule V to Companies Act, 2013 amended
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 12th September, 2016 S.O. 2922(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 467
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The Companies (Mediation and Conciliation) Rules, 2016 notified
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 9th September, 2016 G.S.R. 877 (E).—In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 442 read with Section 469
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Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda, Judge, Kerala HC appointed as Chief Justice, Kerala HC
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (l) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Shantanagoudar
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1997 Amendment to Section 28 of Contract Act, 1872 applicable prospectively
Supreme Court: Dealing with an interesting question as to the retrospective applicability of the 1997 Amendment to Section 28 of the Contract
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Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Judge, Manipur HC appointed as Chief Justice, Manipur HC
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Rakesh
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