Lok Sabha passed Amendments to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
The Lok Sabha passed the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2014 which seeks to replace the
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Application of settlement criterion is a breach of rights under Article 14 of ECHR read with Article 2 of First Protocol
Supreme Court of United Kingdom– Deciding on whether the lawful residence criterion or settlement criterion breaches the appellant’s right to education under
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Loan Agreement signed between India and ADB to support National Urban Health Mission
On 28.07.2015, a Loan Agreement of $300 million was signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The
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Special Court for the purpose of trial of Malegaon Bomb Blast case, constituted
On 10.07.2015, the Central Government notified the City Civil Court and Additional Sessions Judge, Greater Bombay (Court No. 26) as Special Court
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On 16.07.2015, India and World Bank signed a finance agreement of US$ 250 million for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. The agreement
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.,
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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
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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
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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
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) exercising powered conferred under 64 of the Competition Act, 2002 notified amendments to the Combination Regulations,
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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
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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
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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
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