MPLADS MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by central government . Under the scheme, each Member of Parliament (MP) has the choice to suggest to the DC works to the tune of Rs. five crore per annum to be taken up in her/his constituency, as per eligibility. Rajya Sabha MP can recommend works in
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Lockdown incapacitated to rescue Steel Importer from contractual obligation to make payment as distribution of Steel is an essential ervice: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court has rejected an application for ad-interim relief in a case between “Standard Retail Pvt. Ltd. vs. M/s G. S. Global Corp and Ors”[i]. Brief Facts The petitioner has requested to purchase certain steel products from the seller, the shipment has been dispatched from South Korea to reach petitioner at Mumbai. Later due
... Continue Reading.A Stamp Paper – What Good is it Beyond Six Months?
[Shivani Vij is an advocate practicing before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi and various statutory and arbitral tribunals] In India, instruments creating title or any other interest in property, including commercial documents, are subject to payment of a fiscal duty to the Government in the form of ‘stamp duty’. Although the
... Continue Reading.Last Date for Filing of Return under Company Fresh Start Scheme 2020
Last date for Filing of Returns and Forms under Company Fresh start Scheme 2020 is 30th September, 2020 Read More
... Continue Reading.Yes Bank Case: Scope of ‘Encumbrance’ over Shares
[Arushi Gupta is a IV year student at National Law University Odisha] With the recent order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposing a fine on the promoter entities of YES Bank, the much contentious issue of the definition of encumbrance has again taken the centre stage. This post aims to analyse
... Continue Reading.Blog writing Competition by Jus Commune: Submit by May 20
About the Organization Jus Commune is an online forum that promotes and seeks to maintain various legal competitions. The contests’ platter shall consist of quizzes, article writing, judgment writing, online debates etc. We strive to stimulate your abilities, and encourage you to sharpen your skills. We would showcase the best compositions with pride on Jus
... Continue Reading.PIL in SC Seeks Waiver of Interest on EMIs during Moratorium Period of COVID Lockdown
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking direction on setting aside the RBI’s March 27 circular on a three-month moratorium on loan repayment between March 1 and May 31 amid coronavirus pandemic. Prior Facts: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued the circular giving liberty to all banks and financial
... Continue Reading.Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation circular does not prevent burial of Dead Infected with COVID-19: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has received a plea stating minority communities were not permitted for the burial of the persons deceased due to coronavirus. The Bombay High Court has said that the circular passed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation circular does not prevent any minority or any other person for the burial of the deceased. Brief
... Continue Reading.Letter Petition to CJI Seeks Creation of an Emergency Fund to Support Lawyers
A letter has been addressed to the Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde, praying for the Supreme Court and Bar Council to take cognizance of the situation wherein independent young advocates are on the verge of starvation due to lack of financial resources. Prior Facts: The total number of positive Covid-19 cases in India escalated
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