Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda appointed as a Judge of Kerala High Court

The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Shri Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda, Judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the

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Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee appointed as a Judge of Delhi High Court

The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, as

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Draft Rules for prescribing the manner of determination of amount received by the company for use of its shares

Under section 115QA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), additional Income-tax at the rate of 20 percent is levied on the

Case Briefs Supreme Court

24-week pregnant rape survivor allowed to terminate pregnancy in order to avoid risk to her physical and mental health

Supreme Court: Acting upon the report of the Medical Board at KEM Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai, constituted to medically examine the

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Issue of incorporating ‘Moral Science’ as a compulsory subject in schools a policy matter and hence, cannot be resolved by Courts

Supreme Court: In the PIL filed by the petitioner appearing for herself where it was contended that the present education system does

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Bar Council of Delhi directed to disclose cases of professional misconduct by advocates

Central Information Commission (CIC): While observing that “The people or clients have a right to know about the conduct of their counsel, whom

Law School News Others

Diploma Course on Corporate International Taxation

Reported by Saranya Mishra

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Recourse available to employer in case of suppression of fact of criminal antecedent by the employee’ discussed; Matter placed before appropriate bench

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjana Gogoi, Arun Mishra and P.C. Pantt, JJ was called to resolve the conflict of opinion

Case Briefs High Courts

Reserved category candidates entitled to be considered against General Category posts for compassionate appointment

Madhya Pradesh High Court: In an order passed by Sujoy Paul J. upholding the law laid down by the Supreme Court, it

Hot Off The Press News

Reduction In Tatkal Quota in Indian Railway

In 2015-16, approximately 18.20% of the total accommodation has been earmarked as Tatkal quota (including Premium Tatkal). Moreover, adequate safeguards have been

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Allegation of excessive force by Police or Armed Forces in Manipur Extra Judicial Killings must be thoroughly enquired into

Supreme Court: While dealing with the issue relating to extra-judicial executions said to have been carried out by the Manipur Police and

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Maharashtra Government directed to set up a medical board to examine rape survivor for terminating 24 week old foetus

Supreme Court: The bench comprising of JS Khehar and Arun Mishra JJ., directed the Maharashtra Government to set up a medical board

Case Briefs High Courts

Court takes suo motu cognizance of custodial death of 16 year old boy

Jharkhand High Court: The bench comprising of Vijender Singh C.J. and Chandrashekhar J. taking suo moto cognizance of the cruelty meted out

Case Briefs High Courts

Criminal Proceeding to be quashed when the prosecuterix and the accused have entered into a compromise and are happily married to each other

Gauhati High Court: Allowing a petition filed by an accused charged under Sections 376 and 506IPC, for quashing of the criminal proceedings

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Draft order by Lord Chancellor for introduction of ‘residence test’ under Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, 2012, held ultra vires to his powers under the Act

Supreme Court of United Kingdom: Hearing an appeal against the Draft Order proposed by the Lord Chancellor for introduction of a ‘residence

News Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of the Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique in order to promote the air connectivity between

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Landlord cannot be held liable for a repairing covenant without the knowledge of the disrepair under the Landlord and Tenant Act,1985

Supreme Court of United Kingdom: In an appeal filed by a Landlord against the liability from failure to keep ‘paved area outside

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SCC Times

Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda appointed as a Judge of Kerala High Court

Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee appointed as a Judge of Delhi High Court

Draft Rules for prescribing the manner of determination of amount received by the company for use of its shares

24-week pregnant rape survivor allowed to terminate pregnancy in order to avoid risk to her physical and mental health

Issue of incorporating ‘Moral Science’ as a compulsory subject in schools a policy matter and hence, cannot be resolved by Courts

Bar Council of Delhi directed to disclose cases of professional misconduct by advocates

Diploma Course on Corporate International Taxation

Recourse available to employer in case of suppression of fact of criminal antecedent by the employee’ discussed; Matter placed before appropriate bench

Reserved category candidates entitled to be considered against General Category posts for compassionate appointment

Reduction In Tatkal Quota in Indian Railway

Allegation of excessive force by Police or Armed Forces in Manipur Extra Judicial Killings must be thoroughly enquired into

Maharashtra Government directed to set up a medical board to examine rape survivor for terminating 24 week old foetus

Court takes suo motu cognizance of custodial death of 16 year old boy

Criminal Proceeding to be quashed when the prosecuterix and the accused have entered into a compromise and are happily married to each other

Draft order by Lord Chancellor for introduction of ‘residence test’ under Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, 2012, held ultra vires to his powers under the Act

Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

Landlord cannot be held liable for a repairing covenant without the knowledge of the disrepair under the Landlord and Tenant Act,1985

The Grey Areas of Domestic Violence Laws in India

Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency relating to Imported and Exported Goods, notified

Allegations of abuse of dominant market position against Coal India Ltd., dismissed