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NCLAT upholds Central government’s takeover of Delhi Gymkhana Club; directs conduct of elections for management restoration
The NCLAT noted that the NCLT had not delegated its jurisdiction to the 15-member committee but tasked the committee to act under the NCLT’s oversight, ensuring compliance with its guidance and observations.
“Proceeds of Crime” under PMLA: Whether includes Properties acquired before commission of the Scheduled Offence
by Ajay Wadhwa* and Ragini Handa**
Bombay HC quashes Panaji City Corp. memo seeking recovery of Children’s Educational Allowance from employee whose son suffers from cerebral palsy
The Court noted that the petitioner did not misrepresent or commit fraud to derive benefit of reimbursement of the Allowance scheme; therefore, the issuance of the impugned memorandum was found to be arbitrary.
Certain provisions of Telecommunications Act, 2023, notified
The Telecommunications Act, 2023 aims to replace the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
Central Government notifies Boiler (Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2024
These Rules have been made to supplement the procedure of complaints, inquiry, adjudication, and appeal regarding the penalties of the Boilers Act, 1923.
Government notifies Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
The Act aims to check cheating in government recruitment exams.
Limitation period for Government Applications governed by Art. 114(a) of Limitation Act, not Section 378 CrPC; Sikkim HC clarifies
The Court was of the view that both, the applicant in viewing the requirement of filing the appeal within six months as per S. 378(5) CrPC; and the respondents contending that the appeal should have been filed within sixty days as per S. 378(5), were equally incorrect.
Allahabad HC allows practice of Electro Homeopathy, but practitioners cannot use ‘Doctor’ prefix
“Although no institution can confer a diploma or degree in Electro Homeopathy, however, as there is no ban, the petitioners can always practice Electro Homeopathy as an alternative therapy within the parameters of order passed by the Union.”
Supreme Court directs Central government to deport 17 foreigners detained in Assam camps
Supreme Court directed for a compliance report to be furnished within two months.
Bombay High Court| Tata Memorial Hospital classified as an autonomous body under Central Government Control
Tata Memorial Hospital and Indian Cancer Research Centre were amalgamated into an institution named as Tata Memorial Centre, which was registered as a Society under the provisions of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and also as a public trust under the provisions of the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950.
Govt. notifies ‘Fact Check Unit’ under PIB of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Fast Check Unit to be governed by IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
CAA Implementation: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on pleas to stay CAA and Rules; posts matter on April 9
The Central government notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules last week, on 11-03-2024, which effectively brought into force the CAA.
Delhi High Court: Complaint by Delhi Pollution Control Committee not authorized under Section 19 of Environmental Protection Act
As per notification No. S.O. 624(E) dated 03.09.1996, the Central Government authorized the Chairman and Member Secretary of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to file complaints under Section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, the notification did not grant the authority for further delegation of power by the Chairman and Member Secretary to file such complaints.
Is it permissible for an employer to process the resignation request that earlier declined to process? Delhi High Court examines
In Sashastra Seema Bal, nobody can resign as per his own whims and fancies and it is for the Central Government to consider such request, having regard to the special circumstances of any such case and it may eventually accept the resignation with effect from such date as it may consider expedient.
2024 SCC Vol. 2 Part 2
Constitution of India — Arts. 136 and 142 — Uncompoundable offences: Quashing of criminal proceedings on basis of compromise petition, when permissible,
Madras HC directs State to grant permission to lawyer to conduct an indefinite fasting demanding use of Tamil language in High Court
Madras High Court directed the petitioner to give an undertaking that he would not initiate violence while organising meetings in connection with his indefinite fasting and he should co-operate with the police to ensure law and order
[IGNOU PGDCC Recognition Controversy] Delhi High Court upholds Central Government’s independent exercise in Contempt Jurisdiction
Delhi High Court upheld the Central Government’s independent exercise in contempt jurisdiction, emphasizing adherence to the original judgment’s directives and refraining from issuing supplementary orders. The decision underscores the judiciary’s cautious approach in contempt proceedings and affirms the sanctity of court orders.
Calculation must be made as per limits prescribed by Central Govt from time to time in case Payment of Gratuity is applicable on any establishment: Tripura HC
“Section 4(5) of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is indicative of fact that the Act being a beneficial legislation, entitlement of employee cannot be reduced below the prescribed ceiling limit under Section 4(3) of Act, rather this provision approves receiving of a better gratuity than what is notified by Central Government.”
‘Duty of Welfare State to devise beneficial schemes for common people’; Calcutta High Court directs Centre to formulate policy on Kerosene Oil allocation
Calcutta High Court rejected the idea of directing a specific allocation but highlighted the duty of the government to formulate a policy.