Government notifies National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme has been notified by the Government. The Scheme has an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore with a target
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“Environmental compensation” of Rs 100 crore imposed upon shipping company for causing marine pollution
National Green Tribunal : While observing that, “no party from any country in the world has the right/privilege to sail an unseaworthy ship to
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Penalties imposed upon cement companies for cartelisation
Competition Commission of India: While imposing penalties upon 10 cement companies and their trade association i.e. Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) for cartelisation
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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
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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
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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
Continue readingSEBI 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
Continue readingFifth 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
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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
Continue readingLogistics 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.
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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
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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
Continue readingCentral 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
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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
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NALSAR University of Law organises 14th Convocation
Reported by Varun Reddy
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NLUO organizing a GIAN Credit Course on Corporate Governance
Reported by Tanmay Agarwal
Continue readingCargo 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
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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
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