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General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh-violation of the provisions of Section 126A of RP Act, 51, and the Commission’s notification dated 27-01-17.  The Commission had notified on 27-01-17 the period during which conducting any exit ..

Cabinet approves Introduction of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament  IIDM Kurnool to be declared as Institute of National Importance  The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introducti..

Cabinet approves Amendments in (i) the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes of the State of Odisha, and (ii) the Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964 to change name of the Union Territory from Pondicherry to Puducherry in the Order  The Union..

Justice Dispensing System in India has come under great stress for various reasons including huge pendency of cases in various courts. The injustice is particularly egregious in commercial disputes, where cases remain pending for years. Accordingly, arbitration provides an effective and efficient alternative window for dispute resolution. p style="text-align:j..

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the passing of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill – 2016 by the Parliament. The Prime Minister said that this is a landmark moment and will add tremendous strength to Accessible India movement.  “Passage of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016 is a landmark moment and ..

Year End Review-2016 “Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Bill-2016” Passed by Parliament  Sugamya Pustakalaya- An Online Library for Persons with Visual Disabilities Launched  Three Guinness World Records Created in Samajik Adhikarita Shivir, Navsari, Gujarat table border="1" ..

The Lok Sabha today passed "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016". The Bill will replace the existing PwD Act, 1995, which was enacted 21 years back. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 14.12.2016. 2. The salient features of the Bill are: i. Disability h..

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Shipping to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 by the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016.  This will empower the Major Ports to perform with greater efficiency on account of full autonomy in decision making and by modernizing the Institutional structu..

Cabinet approves introduction of the revamped Merchant Shipping Bill 2016 in the Parliament and simultaneous repealing of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and the Coasting Vessels Act, 1838  The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 for introducing it in the Parliamen..

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014 has been drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV and affected by HIV. The provisions of the ..

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approval the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016.  The Order lays down a new institutional structure for policy and implementation in fast track manner and empowers National Mission for Clean Ganga to discharge its functions in an independ..

Cabinet approves extension of the validity of Central Orders dated 28.09.2015 in respect of edible oils and edible oilseeds and Central Order No. S.O. No. 2857(E) dated 18.10.2015 in respect of pulses from 01.10.2016 to 30.09.2017    The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Mi..

Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 and to repeal five archaic admiralty statutes    The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to&n..

There is a casual vacancy in the Council of States from Madhya Pradesh due to resignation of sitting member Dr. Najma A. Heptulla on 20th August, 2016. The term of office would have been up to 2nd April, 2018. Also, there is another casual vacancy in the Telangana Legislative Council elected by the members of Legislat..

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the "Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016".  The Bill will regulate surrogacy in India by establishing National Surrogacy Board at the central level and State Surrogacy Boards and Appropriate Authorities in the State and Union..