Jobs and admissions on the basis of fake caste certificates not valid
Supreme Court: The bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J held that the Government jobs and admissions secured in
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Public Notice issued by Returning Officer for Election to the Office of Vice President of India
By a notification published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary today (the 4th of July, 2017), the Election Commission has fixed the following
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Meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates clarified
The Central GST (CGST) rate on supply of certain goods, such as chena or paneer, natural honey, wheat, rice and other cereals,
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Sahara Matter: No extension of deadline for payment of Rs. 552 crore
Supreme Court: The Court rejected the Sahara Group’s request to extend the 15.07.2017 deadline for realisation of Rs. 552.21 Crores Cheque. On 29.04.2017,
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Multiple Banking System for EPFO contribution and payments
In keeping with the Government’s mandate for facilitating ‘Ease of doing business’, EPFO has taken a step further. EPFO has entered into
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Law Commission of India submits Report No. 270, recommending Compulsory Registration of Marriages
The Department of Legal Affairs forwarded a request received from the Legislative Department, asking the Law Commission to examine and submit a
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs allows change in MRP on unsold stock prior to implementation of GST till 30th September
On account of implementation of GST w.e.f. 1st July, 2017, there may be instances where the retail sale price of a pre-packaged commodity
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Law Commission submits Report No. 269, recommends draft rules on Transportation & House-keeping of Egg-laying hens and Broiler Chickens
On March 2, 2017, the Law Commission of India received a reference from the Ministry of Law and Justice asking the Commission
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Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between India & USA on Homeland Security
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and the United States of
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Genuine Cases should be given another chance to deposit the demonetised notes
Supreme Court: The bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J asked the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India
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Achal Kumar Joti appointed next Chief Election Commissioner
As reported by The Times of India, Shri Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as next Chief Election Commissioner. Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti will succeed
Continue readingDelhi HC launches helpline number for easy access to justice
As reported by NDTV, the Delhi High Court, in a first of its kind initiative, launched a helpline number 1888 for easy
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With the roll-out of GST, check posts get abolished across 22 States in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on 1st of July 2017. With the roll-out of the GST, 22 States in
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The Government had constituted Inter Ministerial Committee [IMC] comprising of officers from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Department of
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Every person or enterprise party to a combination exempted from giving notice within 30 days for a period of 5 years from date of publication of notification
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of Section 54 of the Competition Act, 2002,
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India & Thailand sign MoU on Cooperation in Controlling Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances & Drug Abuse
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Thailand was signed in the presence of Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri
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KK Venugopal to be new Attorney General for India
As reported on Hindustan Times, eminent advocate and constitutional expert Shri KK Venugopal is set to be the next Attorney General for
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