No conviction for mere demand of dowry: SC The Supreme Court has ruled that a person cannot be convicted for merely demanding dowry unless the demand is followed by mental or physical torture resulting in the death of the victim. A Bench of Justi ..
States reject draft Constitutional amendment bill on GST States on Wednesday opposed a draft bill to amend the Constitution, a measure proposed by the Centre for rolling out GST, in its present form as it provides veto power to the Union Finance M ..
Law soon to curb honour killings: Chidambaram Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said that the government is actively considering a proposal to amend the existing law or to enact a special law to tackle honour killing crime. Responding to ..
PROGRAMME Saturday, 7th August 2010 9.00 am – 10.00 am : Reception and Registration 10.00 am – 1.00 pm : Inaugural session Topic: Role of Jurists in Establishing a Value Based Society Distinguished Guests : * Hon’ble Mr.Justice G ..
Filing of Annual Return, Balance Sheet, Etc. by Companies Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister of Corporate Affairs, has said that under the Companies Act,1956, it is mandatory for all companies to submit annual return, balance-sheet, etc. to the Gover ..
Centre tells SC it has power to de-recognise deemed varsities The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it was well within its power under UGC rules to de-recognise the 44 deemed universities for allegedly failing to maintain requisite quality ed ..
SC seeks govt response for non-appointment of NCSC chairperson The Supreme Court has sought to know the Centre's response on non-appointment of the Chairperson and other Members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). A Bench ..
Gender bias greatest obstacle in making India fully literate: PM Prime Minister has opined that gender bias has been the greatest obstacle in making India fully literate and added that the govt is focussing on increasing female literacy. Giving h ..
State finance ministers to meet today on GST State finance ministers will meet on Wednesday to discuss the Centre's proposal of 3-tier rate structure for Goods and Services Tax (GST), which would subsume various indirect taxes. They will also ..
The Industrial Disputes (AMENDMENT) Bill, 2010 passed by the Rajya Sabha The Industrial Disputes Act 1947 provides a framework for investigation and settlement of industrial disputes. The Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2010 was finalized ..