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SC Concerned Over ED-States Disputes

January 26, 2024

The Supreme Court expressed concern over growing disputes between central agencies like Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and state governments during probes, impacting federalism. It sought an impartial mechanism. Case Details The court was hearing the ED plea to transfer a ..

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Draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

January 18, 2024

The Finance Ministry invited public comments on the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023. The Bill aims to modernize stamp duty provisions and replace the 1899 Stamp Act. Updating Archaic Policies The Indian Stamp Act 1899 is an old fiscal law ..

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Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024

January 6, 2024

Seeking public comments, India’s I&B Ministry issued draft rules for implementing the Press and Periodicals Registration Act 2023 passed recently. The rules outline the powers and processes for the Press Registrar. Inspection Triggers for Media Houses As per the draft, ..

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ECI Introduces Stricter Norms for Symbol Allotment to Unrecognized Parties (RUPPs)

January 5, 2024

On January 5th 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued new guidelines making it mandatory for registered unrecognized political parties (RUPPs) to provide additional financial documents and election expenditure statements for getting a common election symbol. The move aims ..

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Law Commission Looks into Synchronization of Local and National Elections

January 5, 2024

India held simultaneous national and state assembly elections from 1952 until 1967. However, due to early dissolution of Lok Sabha and state assemblies over the years, the elections drifted and are now held at different times. Holding separate elections leads ..

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Justice B.R. Gavai Nominated as SC Legal Services Committee Chairman

January 5, 2024

Justice B.R. Gavai has been nominated the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). He replaces Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the top court’s senior-most judge after the Chief Justice of India. About SCLSC The SCLSC, constituted under the ..

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Kerala HC Expands Liability Under Anti-Trafficking Law

January 4, 2024

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a customer found in a brothel can be charged under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The significant judgment widens the ambit of the law combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Understanding ..

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Transport Strike Over Stringent Hit-Run Penalties Hits Fuel Supply

January 3, 2024

A 3-day nationwide strike launched on Jan 1st by truckers, bus and tanker operators against tough new fines for hit-and-run accidents has disrupted mobility and fuel availability in parts of India. Context of the New Hit-and-Run Law The recently introduced ..

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