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Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Finance agreement of US$ 250 million signed between India and World Bank

On 16.07.2015, India and World Bank signed a finance agreement of US$ 250 million for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. The agreement

Supreme Court

Ss. 319 and 227 CrPC, interpreted and distinguished

Supreme Court: Interpreting Section 319 and 227 of CrPC, the bench of S.A. Bobde and R.K. Agrawal, JJ said that under Section

High Courts

Previous adverse remarks of dishonesty not “washed off” by subsequent promotion

Rajasthan High Court: While dismissing a petition relating to the promotion of a Grade IV employee, the Court held that the adverse

Legislation Updates

Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court of India did not resign in protest of Yakub Memon’s execution

On 02.08.2015, the Registry of Supreme Court of India reacted upon the media coverage that followed the resignation of Dr. Anup Surendranath,

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Draft Minimum Wages (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2015

On 14.07.2015, the draft of Minimum Wages (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2015 was published in the Official Gazette to invite objections or

Supreme Court

Panel of doctors who were directed to examine a 14 year old rape victim, unanimously decide that her pregnancy can be terminated

Supreme Court: Following the Order of the Division Bench comprising of A.R. Dave and Kurian Joseph, JJ., whereby the petitioner’s 14 year

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce again found guilty of anti-competitive activities of restricting telecast of films, CCI directed to bring in place ‘Competition Compliance Manual’

Competition Commission of India: It is third time when the CCI found the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in violation of

SCC Weekly

Articles published in 2015 SCC Vol. 6 July 28, 2015 Part 5

E-Commerce and Counterfeited Goods: The spread of the internet has led to increased counterfeiting and trade mark infringement at online market places.

Supreme Court

Yakub Memon’s plea against the curative petition and issuance of death warrant, dismissed

Supreme Court: In the wake of the divergent views expressed earlier by the Division Bench of A.R. Dave and Kurian Joseph, JJ.,

Supreme Court

Order dt. 09.07.2014 which restrained the State Governments from exercising the powers of remission and commutation of life sentence, modified

Supreme Court: Modifying the order dated 09.07.2014 where the State Governments were restrained from exercising their powers of remission and commutation of

Hot Off The Press

Guidelines governing Adoption of Children, 2015

On 17.07.2015 the Central Government notified the following Guidelines issued by the Central Adoption Resource Authority, superseding the Guidelines Governing the Adoption

High Courts

Ban imposed on bull and buffalo fights

Himachal Pradesh High Court– Imposing a ban on all types of buffalo and bull fights in the State, the division bench of

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

CCI amends the Combination Regulations, 2011

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) exercising powered conferred under 64 of the Competition Act, 2002 notified amendments to the Combination Regulations,

Legislation Updates

Committee to select talented manpower to the teaching profession constituted by the Central Government

On 24.07.2015, a Committee headed by Prof. Arun Nigavekar, former Chairman, UGC was constituted by the Central Government in the larger public

Legislation Updates

Services in ‘Uranium Industry’ declared as ‘Public Utility Service’

The Central Government in pursuance of the provisions of Section 2(n)(vi) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947) declared the

Legislation Updates

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. appointed as a Fund Manager under the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008

The Central Government in pursuance of paragraph 4 (2) of the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008, and in supersession of the notification

Legislation Updates

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. appointed as a Fund Manager under the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008

The Central Government in pursuance of paragraph 4 (2) of the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008, and in supersession of the notification

High Courts

Kerala Cricket Association is not a public body for the purposes of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Kerala High Court: The single Judge bench of A. Muhamed Mustaque, J., while dealing with the question that whether officials of Kerala

High Courts

Nominated members of municipal corporations in NCT Delhi entitled to be member and Deputy Chairperson of Corporation’s Standing Committee

Delhi High Court: Allowing the petition of nominated members of North Delhi Municipal Corporation who were denied the right to vote in

High Courts

Policy decisions of the State Government should be in conformity with Article 14 of the Constitution

Himachal Pradesh High Court: While reviewing the arbitrariness of the Notification issued by the Government which cancelled the establishment of Government Degree