Securities Contracts (Regulation) Third Amendment Rules, 2014
In a notification dated 18 November 2014, the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 30 of the Securities Contracts
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Information regarding investigation against Reliance Industries into alleged short selling of shares, not to be disclosed
CIC has held that Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is allowed to withhold information regarding report of enquiry officer in
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MoU signed between NIESBUD and WTCS to promote trade and commerce in India
On 23 December 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and
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Fair-play ordered in the Madhya Pradesh High Court Sexual Harassment case
Supreme Court: In a writ petition filed by Additional District and Sessions judge of Madhya Pradesh Higher Judicial Services casting accusations of
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Director’s liability in case of dishonour of cheque discussed
Supreme Court: In the present appeal, under special leave, against the decision of the Bombay High Court which rejected the petition of
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) declared as an “Unlawful Association” by the Central Government
On 23 November 2014, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1); of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,
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Justice Dalveer Bhandari received the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award”
On 5 December 2014, the Vice-President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari conferred the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award” instituted
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WORKSHOP on ADR at Kerala Law Academy
Reported by Nirun R.N. The Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum in association with Kerala State Legal Service Authority (KELSA) is organizing
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Court justifies Maryam Rajavi’s exclusion from the UK on grounds foreign policy
Supreme Court of United Kingdom – In one of the most controversial case, the Court upheld the exclusion of Maryam Rajavi, a
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Penalties imposed upon Airtel and Vodafone by Department of Telecommunications, set aside
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT): Rs 650 crore fine on Bharti Airtel as well as Rs 100 crore on Vodafone
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Grant of bail to history sheeter showcases the non application of mind by the High Court
Supreme Court: In the present case, setting aside the bail order of the respondent, the Court berated the Allahabad High Court for
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Prisoner is not ‘under sentence of death’ till the Mercy Petition lies pending, thus cannot be placed under solitary confinement after being sentenced to death by the Sessions Court
Supreme Court: In the present case under Article 32 of the Constitution for commuting death sentence to imprisonment for life was upheld
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Casualization of service of workmen amounts to unfair labour practice
Supreme Court: In one of the prominent decision the Court granted relief to 49 casual workers working in Food Corporation of India
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8 Presiding Officers appointed in various Debt Recovery Tribunal’s in the Country
On 17 December 2014, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed 8 Presiding Officers in various Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in
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Issue related to illegal immigration from Indo-Bangladesh border
Supreme Court: In the present case the bench of R.F.Nariman, J., and Ranjan Gogoi, J.,delivered a landmark judgment touching upon various issues
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The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders Amendment Act, 2014
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders Amendment Act, 2014 received the assent of the President on 17 December 2014. The objective of the
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MoU signed between NIESBUD and WTCS to promote trade and commerce in India
On 23 December 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and
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The Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014
The Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 received the assent of the President on 17 December 2014. The objective of the Act is
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Agreement signed between India and Germany for Financial Cooperation to Support “Green Energy Corridors” Project
On 17 December 2014, Note of Exchange was signed between India and Germany for financial cooperation to support “Green Energy Corridors” project
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Fortis hospital’s appeal that certificate for transplantation of liver includes pancreas dismissed
Karnataka High Court: Dismissing the petition filed by “Fortis Hospitals Ltd.”, a global brand in health care services, who was aggrieved by
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