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Life convict Ashiq Hussain Faktoo’s prayer of hearing review petition in an open court, dismissed

Supreme Court: Rejecting the prayer of release of the petitioner who was convicted under under Section 3 of the Terrorist and Disruptive

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Cabinet approves grant of Permanent Residency Status to foreign investors

The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for grant of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors subject to the relevant conditions

News Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

CBDT signs 20 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) entered into twenty (20) Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers. Many of these

Legislation Updates Notifications

Central Government exempts e-rickshaws and e-carts from Permits

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (n) of sub-section (3) of section 66 of the Motor Vehicles

Business News News

SEBI cautions investors against unauthorized entities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cautioned investors against Leagues/Schemes/Competitions which may involve distribution of Prize monies Unauthorised electronic

Business News Hot Off The Press News

Fifth Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds to open on September 01, 2016

The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government, has decided to issue fifth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2016 SCC Vol. 7 August 21, 2016 Part 3

Constitution of India — Art. 32 — Droughts — 2015-2016 Drought in India: As one-third population of the country, that is, about

News Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) signed between India and the United States

India and the United States have signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum Of Agreement (LEMOA) in Washington DC, USA on 29 August 2016.

News Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

MoU in the field of Traditional Medicine signed between India and Myanmar

The Ministry of AYUSH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicine with the Ministry of

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Investigation in the Bulandshahar rape case stayed in the light of statements made by Azam Khan

Supreme Court: In the Bulandshahar rape case where the father of the victim girl had prayed that the case be transferred to

Case Briefs High Courts

Central and State Governments should endevour to enlighten people to go for pre-marital counseling/ medical examination

Madras High Court: Expressing dismay upon the suffering of the petitioner due to her marriage being conducted without a proper enquiry as

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Rules 3 & 3-A of the Allahabad High Court Rules, 1952 perfectly valid

Supreme Court: Upholding the Constitutional validity of the provisions of Rule 3 and Rule 3-A of Chapter XXIV of the Allahabad High

Law School News Others

NALSAR University of Law organises 14th Convocation

Reported by Varun Reddy

Law School News Others

NLUO organizing a GIAN Credit Course on Corporate Governance

Reported by Tanmay Agarwal

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Cargo in Customs Areas (Amendment) Regulations, 2016

[F. No. 450/114/2015-Cus IV] : The Central Board of Excise and Customs in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NHRC issues notice to the Odisha Government over media reports about undignified treatment to two dead women

Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging undignified treatment to two dead women by the concerned authorities in Odisha, the National Human Rights