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The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), in its Report of June 2006, had, inter-alia, recommended that the Official Secrets Act (OSA), 1923 should be repealed, and substituted by a chapter in the National Security Act, containing provisions relating to official secrets.    The ARC had made this recommendation ostensibly on the ground that the L..

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal to introduce the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015 in Parliament. The amendments are focused on clarifying jurisdiction related issues for filing cases of offence committed under Section 138 the Negotiable Instruments Act,1881 ..

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved, while taking into consideration the Law Commission's recommendations, to introduce a Bill namely, "The Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts and Commercial Courts Bill, 2015" in the current session of Parliament.  div style="font-family: arial..

The Government proposes to bring about comprehensive changes in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, including a product liability provision which will make manufacturers liable for sub-standard goods and services. Approval of the Cabinet has been sought on the proposed Bill, whereafter the same will be introduced in Parliament. T..

The Government has notified the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 and the Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 for bringing in a change in the existing system for appointment of Judges in Supreme Court and High Courts.   ..

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) held Lok Adalats across the country mostly on Labour and Family matters wherein about 2,40,000 cases were settled out of the courts. The total value of settlement reached in these Lok Adalats is over Rs. 40 crores. Of the cases settled, about 9625 are pending matters and 2,26,017 are pre-litigation matters.  div style="font..

PM's remarks at Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts   The Prime Minister today said the Judiciary should be both "Sashakt..

With the passing of the Coal Mines( Special Provisions)  Bill 2015 by the Rajya Sabha, the Bill gets the approval of the Parliament. Earlier the Lok Sabha had passed this Bill on 04th March, 2015.  The Bill will replace Ordinance issued by the Government, the first as on 21st October, 2014 and then repromulgated on 26 th D..

The Thirteenth Finance Commission made a provision of grant of Rs. 5,000 crores over a period of 2010-15 aimed at providing support to States for improving Justice delivery system. Infrastructure components in this grant include (i) Establishing ADR Centres (ii) Maintenance of Heritage Court Buildings and (iii) Creations of State Ju..

A large number of tribunals are functioning under the administrative charge of various Ministries/ Departments of India. Keeping in view the possibility that some of the tribunals can be converged/merged to avoid overlapping/identical functions being discharged by them, the Government is exploring the possibility of merging these tr..

Department of Consumer Affairs launches portal for redressal of grievances against misleading advertisements    Grahak Suvidha Kendras – one stop consumer service centers o..

No controversy over attire of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Judges/Members has been brought to the notice of Government.    Rule 32 of the Central Administrative Tribunal..

The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill, 2011 was passed by the Lok Sabha on the 27th of December, 2011 and was transmitted to the Rajya Sabha. Subsequently, it was noticed that some of the provisions in the Bill needed a relook with a view to strengthening the safeguards against disclosures which may prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of the country, security of the State, etc..

The new Road Transport and Safety Bill 2015, in place of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, proposes to constitute a National Road Transport and Multimodal Co-ordination Authority and State Transport Authority with an objective and power to plan and develop integrated, safe and sustainable transport systems that contribute to an inclusive, pro..

The Government has decided to amend the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 comprehensively so that the rights of the Consumers can be better protected. This information was given by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan in a written reply in Lok Sabha, yesterday.  div style="fo..