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Marathi Rapper Rajesh Mungase Booked For 'Defamatory Song' Against Eknath Shinde Govt Gets Anticipatory Bail
A sessions court has granted anticipatory bail to rapper Rajesh Mungase who wrote a song allegedly about corruption in the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra. Additional Sessions Judge RG Waghmare rejected the police’s contention that Mungase’s custody was required to seize the electronic instrument on which he had composed the song. Moreover, “…it does not...
Securities And Exchange Board Of India (SEBI) Issues Notification To Amend Stock Brokers Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a notification on July 24, 2023, introducing amendments to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992. According to the notification, the regulations have been amended under the powers conferred by section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of...
DPIIT Notifies Quality Control Order For Insulated Flask, Bottles, And Containers
In a move aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of insulated flasks, bottles, and containers used for domestic purposes, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry Of Commerce And Industry has issued a new Quality Control Order (QCO). In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section...
SEBI Amends Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges And Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a notification on July 24, 2023, introducing amendments to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018. The newly introduced regulations, titled the "Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023," have...
Sexual Harassment At Workplace : Delhi Court Pulls Up Standard Chartered Bank For Lapses In ICC Inquiry; Laments Lack Of Awareness About POSH Act
The Industrial Tribunal of Delhi recently criticised the Standard Chartered Bank for procedural lapses in handling a sexual harassment complaint in compliance of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The Tribunal noted that the findings of Internal Complaints Committee(ICC) constituted by the Bank suffered from...
“Law Is Not Just Career, It’s A Calling”: President Murmu Encourages Law Graduates To Work For Under-Privileged & Poor
The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu joined the 10th Convocation of National Law University Odisha, Cuttack as the Chief Guest on Wednesday. The event was attended by Prof. Ganeshi Lal, the Governor of Odisha and the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court and Chancellor of NLUO Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar.The President, at the outset, congratulated all the graduating students of NLUO and...
Lok Sabha Passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill
Amidst the protest against Manipur violence from the opposition today, the Lok Sabha passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 with oral voting.The Bill aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to extend and exempt specific types of land from the Act's applicability.Statement Of Object And Reasons Of Bill:In its statement of Object and Reasons...
President Murmu Urges Judiciary To Ensure Access To Justice For Deprived Sections, Prioritise Environment Protection
The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu joined as the Chief Guest in the valedictory ceremony of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Orissa High Court which took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack on Wednesday.The event was attended by a galaxy of dignitaries and legal luminaries. Chief Justice of the High Court Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar presided over the event,...
Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings Has Been Started In 7 High Courts Across Country: Ministry Of Law And Justice
In response to a question raised by MP KR Suresh Reddy in the present monsoon session, the Ministry of Law and Justice has said that live streaming of court proceedings has been initiated in seven high courts across the country."As on 17.07.2023, Live Streaming of court proceedings has been started in High Courts of Gujarat, Guwahati, Orissa, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Patna and Madhya Pradesh...
Parliament Passes Amendment To Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order To Add Certain Chhattisgarh Communities In ST List
On Tuesday, Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 to amend the Constitution (Schedule Tribes) Order, 1950 for inclusion of certain communities in the list of Schedule Tribes of Chhattisgarh. It was passed in Lok Sabha in December 2022.The castes namely Dhanuhar, Dhanuwar, Kisan, Saundra Saonra and Binjhia communities are added to the list....
Lok Sabha Passes Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill to amend Biological Diversity Act, 2002.The Act was enacted with the aim to conserve the biodiversity, promote the sustainable utilization of its elements, and ensure just and fair distribution of the advantages arising from the use of biological resources.The amendment intends to encourage the Indian system of...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee As Additional Judge Of Meghalaya High Court
The Central Government has notified the appointment of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee as an additiona judge of the Meghalaya High Court. He is at present the Additional Advocate General of the State."In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Biswadeep...