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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bom HC | Justice Naidu essays “requiem for a falling tree and a failing men” as he, “bound by law”, decides for the man and against the tree

Bombay High Court at Goa: While dismissing a writ petition under Article 227 in a dispute caused by “troubling trees”, Dama Seshadri

Published on September 30, 2020October 3, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bom HC | Applicability of appropriate rules to employee on probation: Questions framed for referral to larger bench

Bombay High Court: Manish Pitale, J., referred questions of seminal importance for consideration of a larger bench. One significant question in the present

Published on September 29, 2020October 2, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Del HC | Video Conferencing link for proceedings to be provided only to advocates, IOs concerned and not to any other person or correspondent

Delhi High Court: While dismissing the matter, Suresh Kumar Kait, J., stated that a very unpleasant situation came before the Court during the

Published on September 29, 2020October 9, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020: Enforcement of netting of a qualified financial contract

The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 28-09-2020. The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act,

Published on September 29, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bom HC | Is there any provision under law that makes prostitution per se a criminal offence or punishes a person for indulging into prostitution? HC expounds

Bombay High Court: Prithviraj K. Chavan, J., while addressing the present matter throws light on the aspect of indulging in prostitution and the

Published on September 29, 2020October 4, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

[Presidential Assent] Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020: Decriminalisation of offences which lack element of fraud or involve larger public interest

The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 28-09-2020. The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 Purpose: Based on the recommendations of the

Published on September 29, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Presidential Assent | Does the amended Foreign Contribution Act, 2020 places restriction on use of foreign contribution? Explainer

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 28-09-2020. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 Why has the

Published on September 29, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bom HC | Will strict rules of pleadings as applicable for suits filed under CPC be applicable under Industrial Disputes Act as well? HC elaborates

Bombay High Court: Anil S. Kilor, J., reiterated that the strict rule of pleadings as applicable to civil suits is not applicable under

Published on September 28, 2020October 9, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

[Presidential Assent] Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 | 5 languages to be the official languages

The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 26-09-2020. The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 FEATURES:

Published on September 28, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

[SPOTLIGHT] Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 | Is this a step towards direct marketing of farmers’ produce?

The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 received the President’s assent on 24-09-2020. Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce

Published on September 28, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 | Will farming agreement help in eliminating intermediaries? Decoded

The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 24-09-2020. The Farmers (Empowerment

Published on September 28, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

[Presidential Assent] Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020: Under what circumstances can government impose stock limits? Explainer

The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 26-09-2020. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act,  2020 Which Act will this bill

Published on September 28, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

[Presidential Assent] Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020 [Key Features]

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020 received Presidential Assent on 21-09-2020. The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda

Published on September 26, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

All HC | Once the intention of the party is clear that he does not wish to make payment, should complainant wait for 15 days to file a complaint for dishonour of cheque? HC answers

Allahabad High Court: In the instant case where the summoning order issued as per the requisites of Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument

Published on September 25, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor_4
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Presidential Assent | Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2020; Temporary Suspension of Initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020 received Presidential assent on 23-09-2020. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2020

Published on September 25, 2020July 30, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Pat HC | Court upholds the constitutional validity of S. 234E of Income Tax Act; petition challenging the same disposed

Patna High Court: In a petition alleging Section 234E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to be unconstitutional, ultra vires and in

Published on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

HP HC | What is a ‘Speaking Order’ and ‘Doctrine of Proportionality’? HC observes; Court not to act as appellate authority against decision of disciplinary proceedings

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Ajay Mohan Goel J., dismissed the petition being devoid of merits. The facts of the case are such

Published on September 23, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bom HC | If there is breach of policy condition, is the Insurance company still liable to pay compensation? HC explains in a motor accident case

Bombay High Court: Anil S. Kilor, J., decided an appeal wherein the claim petition was rejected by the Motor Accident Tribunal on certain

Published on September 23, 2020September 26, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Appointments & TransfersNews

Madhya Pradesh HC | Justice Sanjay Yadav appointed as the Acting Chief Justice

President appoints Justice Sanjay Yadav, senior-most Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, to perform the duties of the office of Chief

Published on September 23, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Advance RulingsCase Briefs

WB AAR | Will an e-rickshaw without battery packs attract 28% GST? Advance Authority explains

West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling, GST (WB AAR): A Division Bench of Susmita Bhattacharya, Joint Commissioner, CGST & CX and Parthasarathi

Published on September 22, 2020October 9, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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