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Bombay HC Reviews Maharashtra Slum Redevelopment Act

March 3, 2025

Recently, the Bombay High Court initiated a groundbreaking review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. This legislation has influenced Mumbai’s urban landscape. The Supreme Court mandated this review following prolonged delays in slum redevelopment projects, ..

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Income Tax Bill’s GAAR Provisions

March 1, 2025

The Income Tax Bill 2025 proposes changes to the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR). This aims to empower tax authorities to issue reassessment notices beyond the current time limits. The new rules could allow reassessment of tax years previously considered time-barred. ..

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Hague Service Convention

March 1, 2025

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested assistance from the Government of India under the Hague Service Convention. This request aims to serve summons on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani regarding allegations of bribery related ..

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Advocates (Amendment) Bill Withdrawn Amid Protests

March 1, 2025

On February 23, 2025, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice withdrew the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill. This decision followed widespread strikes by lawyers and objections from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The Bill, published on February 13, aimed ..

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Supreme Court Stays Lokpal Order on HC Judge

March 1, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently intervened in legal matter involving the Lokpal’s authority to investigate corruption complaints against High Court judges. The Supreme Court’s decision to stay a Lokpal order has raised questions about judicial independence and the ..

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CDSCO Enhances Sugam Portal

February 28, 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently enhanced its digital platform, the Sugam Portal, to facilitate online applications for clinical trial site additions and changes in principal investigators for biological products. This initiative aligns with CDSCO’s ongoing efforts ..

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Disability Rights

February 28, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is a very important piece of legislation in India. It aims to regulate the processing of digital personal data while balancing individual rights and lawful data processing needs. Recently, the Ministry ..

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Delimitation’s Impact on Southern States

February 28, 2025

The issue of delimitation in India has resurfaced, raising concerns among southern states. Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no southern state would lose parliamentary seats. This statement addresses fears stemming from slower population growth in the South compared ..

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Telangana’s Reservation Bill

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Congress party in Telangana is expected to introduce a Bill aimed at increasing reservations for Backward Classes from 25% to 42%. This move would elevate the total reservation percentage in local bodies, public employment, and education to 62%. ..

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Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

February 27, 2025

The ongoing legal discourse surrounding the disqualification of convicted politicians in India has gained momentum. The central government recently defended the six-year disqualification period established by the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This response was prompted by a petition ..

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