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A total number of 299 cases have been ordered by the Supreme Court for investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) during the last three years i.e. 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 (upto 28.2.2018). The details of same is as under: table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspa..

Cadre-wise data of complaints received and action taken against bureaucrats is not maintained centrally in the DoPT. However, as per information received from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the complaints received in CVC are examined and the complaints which contain verifiable facts are sent for investigation and report to Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) / Ce..

One Nation, One Election Introduction: Elections are considered to be the bedrock of a democracy where voters decide the fate of a nation. They make a fundamental contribution to the democratic governance of the nation. Elections in India have gone through..

It is most heartening to learn that the Centre is very serious on reducing the pendency of cases in all high courts. It is also most heartening to learn that the government will shortly install 'Justice Clocks', which is an electronic LED display message board, at each of the 24 high courts to show daily disposal of cases and pendency besides ranking each of these co..

Let me begin at the very beginning by registering my immense satisfaction to note that now finally while insulating the government servants from the indiscriminate and gross abuse of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Supreme Court finally on March 20 decided to step on the gas and take the bold decision in the landmark c..

Do you know what a cartel means? Can you figure out an effective way to reduce risks of being affected by a cartel? Can all your vendors enter into an agreement to exclusively sell your rival company's products? What can you do about it? Can you advice an offshore c..

EPFO has launched the pensioner's portal  https://mis.epfindia.gov.in/PensionPaymentEnquiry. The pensioner’s portal is recently launched service, available at EPFO website by which all EPFO pensioners may get the details of pension-related information like..

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved certain official amendments to the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill. The Amendment to the NMC Bill comes in the backdrop of its consideration in the Lok Sabha on 02.01.2018 and subsequently being referred to the Department Related Parliamentary Standi..

The lease period of merchant miners extended under the section 8A(6) of the MMDR Act, would expire on 31st March 2020. There are about 288 mining leases which would expire in 2020, of which 59 are working leases, which give substantial production of key minerals viz. iron ore, manganese and chromite ore etc.The auction process needs to be initiated well in advance t..

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Zambia in the field of Judicial Cooperation. During recent years, social, cultural and commercial relations between India and Zambia have developed in the positive direction. Signing of ..

Coming straight to the nub of the matter, let me begin at the very beginning by pointing out that the Supreme Court on March 13, 2018 in a landmark judgment titled Bar Council of India v AK Balaji and others has finally drawn the curtains by refusing permission to foreign law and firms to practise in India which clearly implies that the door on foreign law firms and ..

It was indeed a melancholic Wednesday, to the Legal fraternity, as the 28th day of February 2018 marked the demise of the Former Supreme Court Judge, S.Rathnavel Pandian. He was born on 13.2.1929 at Thiruppudaimarudhur Village in Tiruneveli.[1] He lost his mother when was just 3 days old. He later went to Theerthapathi High School, Ambasamudram. He along with his frie..

'First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words' was launched by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment at a function here today. The dictionary has been developed by Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLR&TC) under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Dis..

Do you know that the government is slowly progressing towards making India an Arbitration hub? Are you aware that only 369 advocates as arbitrators are registered with the Indian Council of Arbitration? Do you know nearly 80% contracts have an arbitration clause in them?/e..

Congratulations on stepping into the new phase of your life, parenthood. While you are enthralled with the idea of being a parent, you also need to be ready with planning that can make your child's life secure. Parenthood is more than just about cuddling a baby with love but also providing financial security in future. While you plan for the education and career o..