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SC upholds constitutional validity of penal laws on defamation
The Supreme Court has upheld constitutional validity of penal laws on defamation as the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to reputation. Ruling in this regard was given by two-judge SC bench of Justices Dipak Misra and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
TRAI penalty on Telcos for call drops illegal: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Telecom companies will not compensate mobile phone users for inconvenience caused by call drops. In this regard, the apex court has struck down the TRAI Regulation which made it mandatory for telecom ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
President Pranab Mukherjee approves names of four new judges of Supreme Court
President Pranab Mukherjee has approved names of four new judges for Supreme Court by signing their warrants of appointment as per Article 124 of Constitution. These include 3 chief justices of high court and one senior advocate. They will sworn-in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Harish Rawat led Congress Government wins the Floor Test in Uttarakhand Assembly
Harish Rawat-led Congress Government has won the floor test in the state legislative assembly conducted on 10 May 2016 on the order of the Supreme Court. In the floor test Harish Rawat Government recieved 33 votes against 28 votes out ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Government constitutes Sanjay Mitra committee to prepare policy framework for taxi operators
The Union Government has constituted a three member committee to prepare a policy framework for online taxi aggragators and other transport operators. The committee will be headed by Sanjay Mitra, Secretary of Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Its ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
SC sets up RM Lodha Panel to oversee functions of Medical Council of India
The Supreme Court has appointed a three-member high-powered committee headed by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) RM Lodha to oversee the functions of the Medical Council of India (MCI). Ruling in this regard was given by the SC Bench ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET
Supreme Court has approved holding a single common entrance test National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2016-17. The SC bench comprising Justices A R Dave, Shiva Kirti Singh and A ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
SC stays Uttarakhand HC’s order revoking President's rule in Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court has stayed the judgement of the Uttarakhand High Court quashing the imposition of President’s rule imposed under Article 356 in the Constitution till April 27, 2016. With this President rule has been again restored in Uttarakhand as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Sushila Karki: First female Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court
The Constitutional Council of Nepal has selected Justice Sushila Karki (63) for the post of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Supreme Court of the country. With this selection she will become 26th chief justice of the apex court and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Supreme Court approves Union Government’s guidelines to protect Good Samaritans
Supreme Court has approved Union Government’s guidelines to protect Good Samaritans, who help road accident victims, from being unnecessarily harassed by police or any other authority. These guidelines based on the recommendations K S Radhakrishnan committee were approved by the ..