Lok Sabha Passes the Code on Wages Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019, on 30-07-2019. The said Code will combine four labour laws — Payment of
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Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 — Passed by Lok Sabha; Speedy Disposal of cases!
Lok Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019, today, i.e. 30-07-2019. As reported by PTI, the bill seeks to strengthen the rights
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Social security measures for women lawyers: SC seeks BCI’s response
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, JJ has sought response from the Bar
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GST rates reduced on “Electric Vehicles” — Entry of Eco-Friendly measures?
The 36th GST Council held on 27-07-2019 has recommended the following: A. GST rate related changes on supply of goods and services
Continue readingSEBI | Special Court Convicts 4 directors of Kolkata based Company for Non-Compliance of Summons Issued by SEBI
SEBI Special Court convicted four directors of the Roofers Realty Limited for not complying with the summons issued by the investigating authority
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Digital Exploitation of Children
Information given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani — “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects as
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Fund and set up special POCSO courts: SC tells Centre
Supreme Court: The Court has directed the Centre to fund and set up exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more
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France becomes the first country to adopt — European Union Copyright Reform!
French Parliament is the first to adopt the European Copyright reform, which would ensure that: “Ensure media are paid for original content,
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Breaking | Andhra Pradesh Assembly approves 75% Reservation in private jobs for locals
As reported by media, Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, that would offer
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Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns
The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2019-20 is 31-07-2019 for certain categories of taxpayers. Upon consideration
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Draft Bill ‘Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019’
Government had constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on 02-11-2017 under the Chairmanship of Secy (EA), with Secy (MeiTY), Chairman (SEBI) and Dy.
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 to be introduced in Parliament — Series of amendments suggested!
Union Cabinet approved the proposal to introduce a Bill in the Parliament to carry out 08 amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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SC seeks AG’s assistance in plea seeking amendment of definition of ‘minority’ based on state-wise data
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, JJ has sought assistance of Attorney General
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Breaking | [India v. Pakistan] Jadhav Verdict Out — ICJ rules that Pakistan breached Article 36 of Vienna Convention and Consular Relations!
International Court of Justice (ICJ), finds application of Republic of India admissible. Consular Access granted and the Court considers that a continued
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[India v. Pakistan] Stage is all set for Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict — To be pronounced today!
International Court of Justice at Hague, will be delivering its Judgment in the Kulbhushan Jadhav Case today, i.e. 17-07-2019. A public sitting
Continue readingBill on Protection of Resident doctors — To address issues of assault
Central Government has constituted a Committee to examine various aspects of a uniform legislative framework to address issues of assault on clinical
Continue readingClarification issued by CBDT on — Incorrect reports on social media pertaining to difficulty in filing IT Returns
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that no changes have been made in any of the Income-tax Return (ITR) forms
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Bill to impose sanctions on Saudi officials involved in “Khashoggi Murder” — Passed by the United States
As reported by ANI, the United States of America has passed a bill unanimously, which would impose sanctions on Saudi officials who
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NHRC notice to — DGP, Haryana over gang rape of a Dalit girl in Nuh
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that a 12-year-old Dalit girl in Nuh
Continue readingRajasthan HC | Judges not to be addressed as ‘My Lord’ and ‘Your Lordship’
Rajasthan High Court Full Court unanimously issued notice on 14-07-2019 in which it has stated that : Counsels and those who appear
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