Monsoon Session of Parliament concludes : LS passes 15 bills while 14 Bills are passed by RS

The Monsoon Session, 2016 of Parliament which commenced on Monday, the 18th July, 2016 concluded on Friday, the 12th August, 2016. The Session provided 20 sittings spread over a period of 26 days.The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2016, a historic legislation providing for enabling provision in the Constitution for levying goods and services tax on...

1st National Conference of Investigating Agencies starts at New Delhi

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 1st National Conference of Investigating Agencies here today. The two day conference is being organized by BPR & D in coordination with NIA.Inaugurating the conference earlier the day, Shri Rajnath Singh said that investigation agencies are facing many challenges in the investigation of traditional and modern crimes. He said that...

No proposal to review investigation mechanism under Companies Act: Minister

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs today said that presently, there is no proposal to review the existing investigation mechanism under the Companies Act, 2013.In a written reply the Minister stated that Government has taken the following measures to curb and prevent corporate frauds:(i) ‘Fraud’ as a substantive offence has been introduced in...

Delhi HC rejects national para-athlete Karamjyoti’s petition, says experts to decide the matter [Read Judgment]

The High Court of Delhi on Thursday refused to interfere with the decision of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) regarding selection process adopted for a slot in the Rio 2016 Paralympics on the petition of Ms. Karamjyoti, a national para-athlete. Ms. Karamjyoti had argued that the qualification slot is allocated to the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) and not individual athletes.Ruling...

PIL in Gujarat High Court seeking ban on Pokemon Go [Updated]

Blurring the lines between the real and virtual world, Pokemon Go has taken the world by a storm. However with many mishaps occurring in its wake the general sentiment seems to be now moving from pure madness to sheer disdain. In Gujarat High Court a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has reportedly filed  seeking a ban on the game. This could be a bad news for the enthusiasts, as they...

Lok Sabha passes Factories Amendment Bill to increase working overtime hours to 100 per quarter

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Factories Amendment Bill, 2016, that aims to increase the working overtime hours up to 100 per quarter for factory workers.The Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Bill justifies the changes, relying on the “demand from industries so that factories can carry out the work on urgent basis.” The Bill allows overtime of up to 125 hours per quarter...

HC Rejects Appeal By Victim’s Mother Against Acquittal Of Accused As Victim Died Before Trial [Read Judgment]

The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the victim’s mother u/s 372 CrPC challenging the acquittal of the accused in a rape case. The trial court had exonerated the accused on account of death of the victim prior to her examination and in absence of any crucial testimony.Justice S.P.Garg clarifying its stance, considered all available material evidence in the Case that could...

Delhi HC directs to consider to issue Entry[X] Visa to a Belarus Lady who is in Live-in relations with an Indian [Read Order]

Issue of Visa extension to foreigners in a Live-in relationship with Indian nationals under active consideration: Centre tells Delhi HCThe Union Government has told the Delhi High Court that they are actively considering the issue of extending the benefit of extension of visa as presently available to foreigners married to Indian national and also to foreigners in a live-in relationship...

No Adoption to Foreign couples without NOC from CARA

The Ministry of Women and Child Development had issued the Model Guidelines for Foster Care, 2015 to be adopted/adapted by the States/UTs as per their requirement.Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has reported that the indulgence of adoption placement agencies in malpractices in offering children for adoption to foreign couples without the permission of their biological parent (s)...

Delhi Airport can charge Rs.150 from Cabs: High Court [Read Judgment]

The entry fee of Rs.150 for eight minutes is neither a tax nor a fee. It is actually a parking and usage charge which any Airport is entitled to charge, said the Court.Delhi High Court has dismissed a Petition filed by cab service ‘magic sewa’- an app-based cab company praying for a direction to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) for quashing of entry fee charge of Rs.150 on...

Delhi HC directs Govt. to issue Advisories on the use of Razor sharp thread/Manja within 3 days [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government bodies to issue advisories within 3 days through various modes to make the public aware of the fatal effects of use of razor sharp thread/manja made of nylon/plastic/synthetic using glass/metal and/or other toxic materials.The Division Bench of Chief Justice G.Rohini and Justice Sangita D Sehgal was hearing public interest litigation...

Date of Birth in Passport can be corrected based on School Leaving Certificate without order of Magistrate: Rajasthan HC [Read Order]

Rajasthan High Court on 10th August 2016 affirmatively ruled in favour of avoiding duplicity of approvals in dealing with a minor and bonafide error and re-issuance of Passport thereby. While allowing the writ petition filed in M/S Shilpi vs. Union of India, the High Court directed the Passport Authorities to carry out the desired changes within the stipulated time without insisting...