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Import Of Tur, Urad And Pigeon Peas From Myanmar, Malawi, Mozambique: DGFT Issues Notification On Quota
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a public notice in relation to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between India and Myanmar for the import of urad and tur from Myanmar. The MoU was signed between India and Malawi; India and Mozambique for the import of pigeon peas from Malawi and Mozambique. In pursuance of the Memorandum of...
Section 11(6A) Arbitration Act Does Not Prevent Courts From Considering Issue Of Arbitrability : Supreme Court
Despite the insertion of Section 11(6A) in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, the Courts are not denuded of the power to examine the issue of non-arbitrability and jurisdiction at the stage of considering application of appointment of arbitrators under Section 11, held the Supreme Court recently.In this case Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. NCC Limited, the Supreme Court...
CBIC Releases FAQs On GST Applicability On "Pre-Packaged And Labelled Goods"
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the application of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on "pre-packaged and labelled goods."There were several changes relating to GST rates, in pursuance of recommendations made by the GST Council in its 47th meeting, which come into effect from the 18th of July, 2022. One such change is moving...
Rejuvenation Of Mullassery Canal| Kochi Corporation & State Cite Lack Of Funds: Kerala High Court Urges For Completion
The Kerala High Court on Thursday reiterated that the rejuvenation of Mullassery Canal in Ernakulam city is to be completed, and resources for it would have to be found by the State government. Justice Devan Ramachandran added that the resources have to be found by the Government from any source it pleases. It is necessary and imperative. Rejuvenation of the Mullassery canal is being done...
Kerala High Court Extends Last Date To Apply For Plus One Course In State Board Till 22nd July
The Kerala High Court on Thursday extended till next hearing the interim order passed in the petition seeking an extension of the last date to apply for Plus One Course in the State Stream till mark sheets of the CBSE Class X Examination are published.Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V observed that a delay of a day or two cannot be a reason to deprive the students of the State of Kerala who have...
Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court
While observing that Judiciary is not immune from criticism, the Delhi High Court has observed that such criticism cannot be based on distorted facts or gross misrepresentation of material averments to intentionally lower its dignity and respect.Justice Jasmeet Singh, who was dealing with an appeal raising allegations against Trial Court and High Court judges, issued notice to the...
Broadcaster Must Bear In Mind Minimum Precautions While Airing Content Which May Disturb Sensibilities Of Prudent Viewers: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that a professional broadcaster is expected to bear in mind the minimum precautions which must be exercised while broadcasting content which may cause distress and disturb the sensibilities of an "ordinary and prudent viewer".Justice Yashwant Varma made the observation while dismissing a plea filed by TV Today Network Limited challenging an order issued by...
Regularisation Of Backdoor Appointments Infringe Fundamental Rights Of Candidates Appearing In Competitive Process: Madras High Court
While adjudicating a man's plea for permanent absorption into the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) on the ground that he had been continuously rendering temporary services since 25 years, the Madras High Court heavily criticised the practice of back door appointment that was prevalent in the country. Justice S M Subramaniam opined that the practice of back door appointment was infringing...
'Right To Be Forgotten' Has Various Shapes & Shades, Blanket Orders Cannot Be Passed: Google Argues In Delhi High Court
Google India today told the Delhi High Court that the "Right to be Forgotten" has various shapes and shades and thus passing of protective orders would depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. It argued that one blanket order cannot determine the width of the Right to be Forgotten.The submission was made before a bench of Justice Yashwant Varma, hearing a batch of petitions...
Kerala High Court Introduces Paperless Courts For Bail, Tax Matters From 1st August
Kerala High Court, as a part of the first phase in the implementation of paperless courts, has decided to introduce paperless courts in Bail Jurisdiction and Tax matters from 1st August.As per the notice issued on Thursday, paperless courts are being introduced in Bail jurisdiction and Tax matters (Single Bench), and the division bench considering appeals from the said single benches. As per...
Chargesheet Filed Against 30 Persons In CM Residence Vandalization Case: Delhi Police Informs High Court
The Delhi Police on Thursday informed the High Court that chargesheet has been filed against 30 individuals in the case relating to the attack and vandalization at the official residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in March 2022.The High Court in May this year had directed the Delhi Police to file a further status report concerning the investigation, after it informed the Bench...