Lawyer's Collective Case- There Is No New Material In The FIR: Bombay HC [Read Order]

In the July 25th order granting relief to Lawyer's Collective, the Bombay High Court noted that there was no new material on the basis of which a FIR has been registered against Lawyers Collective, the NGO working in the field of human rights. The bench of Justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre accepted the submissions put forth by Senior Advocate Aspi Chinoy who appeared on behalf of...

The Amendments to the Right to Information Act are Unconstitutional

Yesterday, the Rajya Sabha passed a set of amendments to the Right to Information ["RTI"] Act of 2005, clearing the way for their enactment into law (after Presidential assent). These amendments – as I have summarised here – effectively undermine the independence of the Information Commissioners, by bringing their salaries and terms of appointment under the control of the central government. In this essay, I will argue that these amendments are unconstitutional. The argument is a complex one,...

Lok Sabha Passes Companies Amendment Bill [Read Bill]

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Companies (Amendment ) Bill 2019, which seeks to amend the Companies Act 2013.Speaking about the Bill, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Bill containing 44 clauses is being brought in to "ensure more accountability and better enforcement to strengthen the corporate governance norms and compliance management...

Govt Taking Revenge On RTI For Five Orders Passed By CIC Against It : Jairam Ramesh In Rajya Sabha

Five orders passed by the Central Information Commission against the Central Government has propelled the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill 2019, said Congress MP Jairam Ramesh in Rajya Sabha during the discussion on the Bill."The timing of the amendment is not so innocuous and innocent. There are five cases that have propelled the government to bring these amendments," he said noting...

RTI Amendment Bill Passed By Parliament

The Bill changes the fixed term of the Information Commissioners, and make their pay and service conditions subject to the executive rules to be made by the government.

Triple Talaq Bill Passed By Lok Sabha [Read Bill]

Pronouncement of triple talaq is proposed to be made an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to three years and fine.

It's 'RTI Elimination Bill', Says Dr Shashi Tharoor On RTI Amendment

During the Lok Sabha discussion on the Right to Information Act (Amendment) Bill 2019, Dr. Shahsi Tharoor heavily criticized it, by terming it 'RTI Elimination Bill'.He said that changing the fixed tenure of the Information Commissioners, and making their service conditions subject to the executive rules to be framed by the Central Government will undermine their autonomy and...

Akshay Kumar Row : Understanding Indian Citizenship Law

India does not recognize the concept of dual citizenship and an individual ceases to be an Indian citizen, on acquiring a foreign citizenship. Therefore, Akshay ceased to be an Indian citizen, once he acquired the Canadian citizenship.

No Proposal To Nationalize NLUs, Says Law Minister In Lok Sabha

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Lok Sabha on Wednesday that there was no proposal before the central government to nationalize the 21 National Law Universities established by different states, reports the NDTV.The Minister was replying to a query by Maneka Gandhi MP if there was any proposal to nationalize the National Law Universities (NLUs) and to provide them the same status...

Rajya Sabha Clears POCSO Amendment Bill To Provide Stricter Punishments Including Death Penalty

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously passed the bill to amend Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO) to provide stricter punishments for child sex abuse. The minimum punishment for 'aggravate penetrative sexual assault' is proposed to be increased from ten years to twenty years. The maximum punishment for this offence is proposed as death...

UAPA Amendment Bill Enabling Centre To Designate Individuals As Terrorists Passed By Lok Sabha [Read Bill]

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill 2019, which will enable the Central Government to notify an individual as 'terrorist'.Speaker Om Birla announced that the Bill was passed with 287 'yes' votes and 8 'no' votes. The voting took place after several opposition members staged a walk out demanding that the Bill be sent to a standing committee.As...

Kerala HC Judge Sparks Row With Brahmin Glorification Remarks

Justice Chitambaresh suggested deliberations on need for caste-based reservations.