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Constitutional validity of Sections 5D and 9B of Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, struck down

Bombay High Court: Deciding a petition challenging various provisions of Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act 1976 as amended by Maharashtra Preservation Act 1995,

Legislation Updates Notifications

No fees to be charged by customs officers in ports that operate on a 24X7 basis

The Central Board of Excise and Customs has amended the Customs (Fees for Rendering Services by Customs Officers) Regulations, 1998. The amendment,

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Notices issued to the Central Government in respect of AugustaWestland graft

Supreme Court: A bench of Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh, JJ issued notice to Central Government on a PIL seeking registration

Legislation Updates Notifications

Customs duty rates reduced on items imported into India from Japan

Per the obligations under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the Central Government has further reduced customs duty rates on various items

Hot Off The Press News

Resolutions made by the Chief Justices to tackle the issues relating to pendency of cases, lack of infrastructure, etc.

On 22nd and 23rd April, 2016, the Chief Justices’ Conference, 2016 was held and extensive resolutions were made, mainly targeting the issue

Legislation Updates Notifications

35% Customs duty on imported baggage beyond duty free limit

In line with the new Baggage Rules of 2016; New notifications has been issued by the Government relating to imposition of customs

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952, makes Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

Appointments & Transfers News

Appointments of Additional Judges and Judges of Madras & Rajasthan High Court

Madras High Court On 8.04.2016, the President appointed S/Shri (i) V. Bharathidasan, (ii) D. Krishnakumar, (iii) S. S. Sundar, (vi) M. V.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

State of Kerala refrained from issuing ownership certificate to the persons in possession of elephants

Supreme Court: Deciding a petition relating to the ownership of elephants in possession of the owners, the bench of Dipak Misra and

Hot Off The Press News

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $55 M in talcum powder ovarian cancer case

Missouri State Court: The baby product maker, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay more than $55m (£40m) in compensation to

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

World Bank jurisdictional immunity relating to information sharing, upheld

Supreme Court of Canada: While deciding a matter the Court has upheld the immunity status and independence of international organizations by rejecting

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Misuse of RTI amounts to misconduct and invites disciplinary action

Central Information Commission (CIC): While declaring an RTI applicant as misuser of social media and RTI, CIC warned him to stop misusing the

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice K M Joseph appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court

Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court Justice KM Joseph has been appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court.

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Tata Motors Ltd. held vicariously liable for the omissions and commissions of its dealers

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): In a recent case, NCDRC has observed that Tata Motors Ltd. is vicariously liable for the omissions