Unfortunate that the use of force by Police to control hooliganism and vandalism by the protestors results in public anger against the police
Supreme Court: In the matter relating to use of force by the police personnel during the peaceful protest march by the Jammu
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Minor correction in date of birth in passport can be made on the basis of Secondary School Examination Certificate
Rajasthan High Court: While dealing with petition seeking directions to re-issue the passport after making corrections in date of birth of the
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Justice Girish Chandra Gupta appointed as Acting CJ of Calcutta High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Girish Chandra Gupta,
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Jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution invoked to waive the statutory period of waiting in a divorce by mutual consent
Supreme Court: Invoking it’s jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Court granted the decree of divorce to a couple by
Continue readingApplications seeking cancellation of Kanhaiya Kumar’s bail, dismissed
Delhi High Court: Deciding the applications moved by the petitioners in their individual capacity praying for the cancellation of interim bail granted
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Justice Manjula Chellur appointed as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222 of the Constitution of India, in consultation with
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National Green Tribunal
by Divya Dhawan
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Justice Kalpesh Satyendra Jhaveri appointed as the Judge of Rajasthan High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222 of the Constitution of India, in consultation with
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Victim compensation scheme under Nirbhaya Fund
All the States/Union Territories have notified victim compensation scheme in their respective State/UT. Record of disbursement made by States/UTs under their Victim
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Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Model Guidelines for Foster Care, 2015 to be adopted by States
The Ministry of Women and Child Development had issued the Model Guidelines for Foster Care, 2015 to be adopted/adapted by the States/UTs
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Law Commission to examine the statutory framework for Tribunals and it’s impact on the functioning of Supreme Court
Supreme Court: Showing serious concern over the routine appeals to the highest court that result in obstruction of the Constitutional role assigned
Continue readingFactors to be considered for grant of interim maintenance, reiterated
Delhi High Court: Reiterating the factors to be considered while considering the merits of an application for grant of interim maintenance under
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Cabinet approves introduction of Pension and Post-Retirement Medical Schemes as part of superannuation benefits for Employees of Food Corporation of India
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction of Pension and Post-Retirement Medical Schemes as part of superannuation benefits for Employees
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Amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 by introducing the Maternity Benefit
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Special Judge under the PC Act can also try non-PC Act case with the object of trying connected cases before same court
Supreme Court: Deciding the matter relating to the question that whether the Special Judge can try a non PC Act case when
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Bar under Article 233(2) of the Constitution only applies to ‘appointment’ and not to participation in ‘selection’ process
Supreme Court: Exploring the true purport of Art. 233(2) of the Constitution of India where the question to be decided was that
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Single Judge’s order directing blocking of 73 pirate websites, restored
Delhi High Court: Deciding the issue of online piracy in review, the Division Bench of Pradeep Nandrajog and A.K.Pathak, JJ. restored the
Continue readingConstitutionality of Section 66B of the Finance Act, 1994, upheld
Delhi High Court: While dealing with the issue relating to challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 66B of the Finance Act,
Continue readingNo express prohibition under the Rent Act debarring owner-landlord from applying for release through power of attorney holder
Allahabad High Court: Deciding the merits of a release application for eviction of a tenant filed through a power of attorney holder,
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