April 17, 2020 Proficiency Test for Independent Directors:A retrograde step for governance – Amit K.Vyas, Asst Vice President (Legal) & Company Secretary [ NOCIL Ltd ] There is a need for India Inc. to represent to the MCA to reconsider the suitability of such a proficiency self-assessment test… Background: A recent notification issued by the
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Right to Education and Adult Education
“Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.” – Koffi Anan INTRODUCTION Education is both a human right in itself and a way of figuring out and selling different human rights. Education may be defined in a broad feel to
... Continue Reading.Algo, CAM, Rajaram deliver BigBasket purchase of milk delivery app DailyNinja
BigBasket … announced 100% acquisition of online milk delivery app DailyNinja. The deal will help the Bengaluru-based online grocer to consolidate its position in the subscription delivery space in the city, the firm said. — The Financial Express Algo Legal advised DailyNinja Delivery Services Private Limited led by a team of associate partnerPrateek Mohapatra, senior
... Continue Reading.Scope Of Habeas Corpus Writ Is Release Of Person From Illegal Custody
//www.pathlegal.in/Scope-Of-Habeas-Corpus-Writ-Is-Release-Of-Person-From-Illegal-Custody-blog-2384468 Author: Names Justice D. P. Mohapatra and Justice Brijesh Kumar of Supreme Court noted that Habeas Corpus Writ is a procedural writ and is for the releasing a person from unlawful cu… Read More
... Continue Reading.3,500 Jurists, Artistes Slam UP Government For Case Against Journalist Siddharth Varadarajan
//www.pathlegal.in/3,500-Jurists,-Artistes-Slam-UP-Government-For-Case-Against-Journalist-Siddharth-Varadarajan-legalnewscopied-2384469 Author: Names About 3,500 jurists, academics, actors, artistes, writers and people from other walks of life have slammed the Uttar Pradesh government and police for filing an FIR aga… Read More
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Image from here The coronavirus pandemic and the consequent lockdowns across the globe has completely turned our everyday lives upside down. Social distancing, work from home and online classes are the current norm. While we adjust to this new normal, issues surrounding the uncertainty of how copyright law applies to online education have cropped up.
... Continue Reading.L&L, Indus, S&R, W&C, Freshfields help Carlyle divest $100m in Metropolis Healthcare via BSE block trade
CA Lotus Investments, an investment arm of Carlyle group, sold 65.51 lakh shares of Metropolis Healthcare through a bulk deal on the BSE. The offer size is 13.06 per cent of the outstanding share capital of Metropolis. Currently, CA Lotus holds 71.79 lakh shares or 14.31 per cent stake in the company. — Hindu Business
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//www.pathlegal.in/Indian-Origin-IPR-Expert-Appointed-As-High-Court-Judge-In-Singapore-legalnewscopied-2384471 Author: Adv Rose An Indian-origin judicial commissioner and intellectual property expert in Singapore has been appointed as a judge of the city-state's high court by President Halim… Read More
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April 17, 2020 Banks not to pay further dividend from FY20 profits [ by Legal Era News Network ] Banks will not be required to pay any further dividend from their profits from financial year 2019-20 as the Reserve Bank of India wants these financial institutions to conserve capital so as to deal with heightened
... Continue Reading.The Ministry Of Environment Amends Mining Regulations And Exempts Green Clearance Excavation
The Center updates mining rules, exempts practices of green clearance customary excavation of sand and land from sources located at Gram Panchayat for personal or community use in villages. With the Center amending the Act on Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation), the green clearance has been mandated not to be used for removal of
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