Notice issued to the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University
Allahabad High Court: While hearing a PIL instituted by law students of different universities against the decision of Vice Chancellor of the
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NLIU Bhopal- 7th Convocation for Batch of 2014
Reported by Kanupriya Tripathi November 15, 2014 marked its prominence for the NLIU family as the official graduation day for Batch of
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Raj Kundra, Gurunath Meiyappan and Sunder Raman to be impleaded as party in IPL Scandal case
Supreme Court: In a recent IPL Scandal, the bench of T.S. Thakur and F.M.I. Kalifulla, JJ., gave an order to consider the
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MOU signed between India and USA for setting up Infrastructure Collaboration Platform
On 17 November 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of
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No prior sanctions are required under S. 192 (1); CrPC to prosecute B.S. Yeddyurappa and his son
Karnataka High Court: In a criminal revision petition filed on the grounds of misuse of official position and amassing wealth disproportionate to
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4th Edition of the Dr. A.T. Markose Memorial National Moot Court Competition
Reported by Haaris Moosa The 4th Edition of the Dr. A.T. Markose Memorial National Moot Court Competition is scheduled to be held
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Life convicts cannot claim remission as a right
Delhi High Court: In a recent case a PIL was filed seeking directions for the release of all life convicts who have
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Conflict of Interest Petition against N. Srinivasan dismissed
Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a bench comprising of Anoop Mohta and NM Jamdar, JJ dismissed a PIL filed by
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BCI Certificate of Practice and Renewal Rules, 2014 mandates 5 year experience of lower court to practice law in Supreme Court
The Bar Council of India approved the BCI Certificate of Practice and Renewal Rules, 2014 on October 17, 2014. The major concern
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Court orders Kerala Government to reconsider their Order to let go off the officers involved in initial investigation of ISRO Spy case
Kerala High Court: While deciding upon the issue that whether the State Government was right in its decision of not taking any
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Court lays down directions for the provision of separate lock-ups for female prisoners
Madras High Court: Addressing the issue of providing separate lock-ups for women prisoners complete with all the basic amenities, the division Bench
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Mere “bald assertion” not to be made against Directors in case of dishonour of cheque
Supreme Court: While deciding as to whether mere “bald assertion” under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,
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Pecuniary loss to Government not necessary to initiate departmental proceeding against an employee after his retirement from the service
Supreme Court: Dealing with the question as to whether departmental proceeding can be initiated against an employee after his retirement from service
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Order of State Commission awarding compensation, set aside in absence of such plea in complaint
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): Unless any amount is claimed in the complaint for mental agony and harassment, compensation for the
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India Signs Loan Agreement with World Bank for US$ 200 Million for Technology Centre System Programme (TCSP)
On 10-11-2014, the Loan Agreement has been signed between India and the World Bank for the World Bank (IBRD) to finance US$
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Courts cannot interfere with policy decision by adding something to the policy by way of mandamus
Supreme Court: Holding the decision of the Madras High Court where the authorities were directed to take measures to conduct caste-wise census
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Death due to gastric aspiration as a result of forceful intercourse with a woman beyond the age of menopause, not murder
Delhi High Court: While dealing with a question of rape and murder of women beyond the age of menopause, the Court acquitted
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Petition to change Rani Lakshmibai’s surname dismissed
Bombay High Court: In an interesting case, a bench comprising of A.S. Oka and A.S. Gadkari, dismissed a petition where the petitioner
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State Immunity Act, not applicable on acts of torture committed by a foreign State outside Canada
Supreme Court of Canada: In a recent case relating to sovereign immunity where Civil proceedings were initiated against Iran, its head of
Continue readingRailways (Amendment) Bill, 2014
On August 7, 2014 the Railway (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The object of the Bill is to
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