POCSO e-Button launched for children to file complaints of sexual abuse
An online complaint box for reporting child sexual abuse, the POCSO e-Box was launched by the Minister for Women and Child Development,
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Arithmetical approach in allowing recall of witness can be dangerous
Supreme Court: In the matter where the accused persons has sought for recall of the witnesses under Section 311 read with Section
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Punishment provided under Section 304-A IPC inadequate; provision needs to be revisited
Supreme Court: Stating that Section 304-A IPC should be revisited so that higher punishment can be provided, the Court asked the Attorney
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Ban prohibiting women from entering the sanctum sanctorum of the Haji Ali Dargah held unconstitutional
Bombay High Court: While dealing with petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India alleging gender discrimination and arbitrary denial
Continue readingRBI seeks comments on Draft Large Exposures Framework
The Reserve Bank of India seeks comments on Draft Large Exposures Framework. The salient features of the proposed Large Exposures (LE) Framework
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NHRC issues notice to the Government of Madhya Pradesh over an antibiotic injection worsening the health of 24 children at Morena district hospital
Taking suo motu cognizance on the basis of a media report stating condition of 24 children worsened over an antibiotic injection at Morena
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NHRC issues notice to the Government of Tamil Nadu on a media report about the illegal detention and torture of a juvenile of Kurava community by Tamil Nadu police
National Human Rights Commission: Taking suo motu cognizance on the basis of a media report about the illegal detention and torture of
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Section 45 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 does not include the enquiry as to the legality and validity of the substantive contract
Supreme Court: A pivotal question that came before the Court for consideration was that whether two Indian companies, Sasan Power Ltd. and
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SEBI signs a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Markets Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) have entered into
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Cabinet approves Agreement and the Protocol between India and Cyprus for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion
India has taken another major step in the fight against tax evasion, “round tripping” and “base erosion/profit shifting”. The Union Cabinet has
Continue readingFamily Courts are not allowed to enlarge the scope of enquiry under S. 13-B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act
Madras High Court: While deciding upon an appeal against the order and decree passed by the Family Court, Tirunelveli, the Division Bench
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Cabinet approves introduction of the “Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016”
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction of the “Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016”. The Bill will regulate surrogacy in India
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Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Fiji
The Union Cabinet has approved for signing of new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Fiji. The Agreement is for updation
Continue readingSEBI introduces e-payment facility for payment of penalties, disgorgement and settlement amounts
SEBI has recently introduced an option of e-payment facility for paying penalties in order to enable ease of paying penalties, disgorgement amounts,
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Full Bench of CIC delivers split verdict on disclosure of information on sanction for prosecution
Central Information Commission (CIC): While issuing a split verdict in a matter referred to Full Bench, Information Commissioners Sharat Sabharwal and Shri Sudhir
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Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of Maharashtra and AAI signs MOU on Regional Connectivity Scheme
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, State Government of Maharashtra and Airports Authority of India signed a tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), thereby
Continue reading68 petitions against Panjab University, seeking to raise the age of superannuation of teachers, dismissed
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding upon 68 writ petitions filed by various Professors and Assistant Professors of the Panjab University
Continue readingRBI publishes Working Group Report on Corporate Bond Market in India
The Reserve Bank of India has published the report of the Working Group on Development of Corporate Bond Marked in India. The Group
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Provide protection to couples opting for court marriages and prevent fraudulent/illegal/invalid marriages
Central Information Commission (CIC):While laying emphasis upon the responsibility of the Government to prevent fraudulent or illegal or invalid marriages on one
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