Mechanical approach in relying on dying declaration needs to be avoided
Supreme Court: Asking the Courts to be careful while dealing with dying declarations, the Court held that a mechanical approach in relying
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President of India presented with a copy of “Philosopher of Raisina”
Shri Salman Khurshid, Senior Advocate presented a copy of the book “Philosopher of Raisina” to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
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Tenant can continue to occupy the leased premises even after expiration of agricultural lease on the basis of ‘holding over’ principle
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, Arun Mishra and P.C.Pant, JJ, were hearing a reference to decide the question as
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Husband and Father-in-law held guilty for the murder of a young bride on the basis of circumstantial evidence
Supreme Court: While examining the circumstantial evidences in case of brutal murder of a young bride, the bench comprising of Prafulla C.
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Property of person who died during the pendency of trial cannot be attached
Supreme Court: Holding that the property of a person who died during pendency of trial for misappropriation could not be attached by
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Government makes new provisions in order to regulate the import of poultry and poultry products
The Central Government taking into consideration the requirements under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and the Terrestrial
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RGNUL Financial and Mercantile Law Review Vol. 4 Issue 1
Reported by Ayushi Sinha
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Ministry of Rural Development directed to disclose records relating to promulgation of the RFCTLARR (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014
Central Information Commission (CIC): CIC has directed Department of Land Resources (Ministry of Rural Development) to disclose the records relating to the promulgation
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No war-like situation in Manipur; mere internal disturbance does not warrant use of excessive force
Supreme Court: The Court came down heavily on the Manipur Police and the armed forces of the Union, including the Army for
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Supreme Court refuses to interfere in the Govt. of Delhi v. Union Government matter
Supreme Court: The Court refused to interfere in the matter where Indira Jaising, appearing for the Government of NCT of Delhi had
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Summary Courts Martial is an exception and reasons to convene must be specified by Commanding Officer
Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether a Summary Court Martial (SCM) can be convened, constituted and completed by the Commanding
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Repudiation of claim for stock of Tendu leaves contaminated due to excessive rain and effect of moisture, not proper
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC):While observing that damage to the goods caused due to moisture content following heavy rains would be
Continue readingRailway Authorities not free from blame where roof riders are killed/injured due to speeding trains
Supreme Court: Showing distress over the incident that occurred in 2011 where At least 14 young men were crushed and 20 others
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Consent of the owner of the premises not necessary for renewal of tenant’s valid licence under the Section 492(3) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994
Supreme Court: The bench of V. Gopala Gowda and A.K. Goel, JJ, while deciding the question as to whether the consent of
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Government approves guidelines for Implementation of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy
The Ministry of Shipping has approved a set of guidelines for implementation of its Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy. An institutional mechanism has
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Shri Sudarshan Sen takes charge as new Executive Director at RBI
Shri Sudarshan Sen has taken over as the new Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India on 4th July, 2016. He
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2016 SCC Vol. 6 June 28, 2016 Part 1
Arbitration Act, 1940 — Ss. 13, 29, 30, 33 and 34 — Powers of arbitrator to award interest pendente lite: Award of
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Mechanism for regulating the legal profession need to be reviewed on urgent basis
Supreme Court: Showing concern over the urgent need to review the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961 dealing with regulatory mechanism for
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Cabinet approves the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved a National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. The Scheme has an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore with a target
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