The appointment of judges in India remains a crucial subject, particularly concerning the representation of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women in the judiciary. A recent response by the Ministry of Law and Justice in the Rajya Sabha (Unstarred Question No. 1075) sheds light on key aspects of judicial appointments, vacancies, and diversity
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New Age Office? CGPDTM To Move from Mumbai to Delhi
Image from here After a furor on social media platforms, the Commerce Minister has clarified that the seat of the CGPDTM is being shifted from Mumbai to New Delhi. After the move, the Mumbai office will still have the existing regional trademark and patent offices. Leaving the political banter behind this announcement aside, it is
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Green Growth Equity Fund (Managed By Eversource Capital) On Proposed Exit From Ayana Renewable Power Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Green Growth Equity Fund, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund, managed by its investment manager Eversource Capital Private Limited in relation to its proposed exit from Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited, a
... Continue Reading.Government Proposes Power To Regulate Entry Of Foreign Law Firms Through Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Government Proposes Power To Regulate Entry Of Foreign Law Firms Through Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Central Government has introduced the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing to grant itself the authority to frame rules governing the entry of foreign law firms and foreign lawyers into India. The draft Bill, currently open for public comments, seeks
... Continue Reading.Paytm Money Settles Case With SEBI For ₹45.50 Lakhs Over Regulatory Violations
Paytm Money Settles Case With SEBI For ₹45.50 Lakhs Over Regulatory Violations Paytm Money, the stock broking arm of One97 Communications, has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by paying a sum of ₹45.50 lakh. The settlement was made without the company admitting or denying the findings of an
... Continue Reading.European Commission Scraps Plan To Regulate Tech Patents, Al And Consumer Privacy
European Commission Scraps Plan To Regulate Tech Patents, Al And Consumer Privacy The proposals faced intense lobbying by industries and Big Tech The European Commission (EC) has junked the draft rules to regulate technology patents, Artificial Intelligence (Al) and consumer privacy on messaging apps. It stated not expecting them to receive approval from European Union
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SUPREME COURT ACQUITS ACCUSED AFTER 10 YEAR TERM IN JAIL DUE TO LACK OF CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah passed a judgement dated 10.02.2025 in the matter of Ravi v. State of Punjab SLP (Crl) No.7712 Of 2022 wherein the
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT REJECTS MINIMUM WAGE CALCULATION AND PROVIDES THAT A STUDENT’S FUTURE CANNOT BE MEASURED BY AN UNSKILLED WORKER’S WAGE
SUPREME COURT REJECTS MINIMUM WAGE CALCULATION AND PROVIDES THAT A STUDENT’S FUTURE CANNOT BE MEASURED BY AN UNSKILLED WORKER’S WAGE A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Manmohan passed a judgement dated 10.02.2025 in the matter of Deepak Singh alias Deepak Chauhan V. Mukesh Kumar &
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SEBI Introduces Industry Standards Manual For Regulatory Compliance By ISF This initiative hopes to promote good governance within the securities market The Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the Industry Standards Recognition Manual to guide the formation and functioning of Industry Standards Fora (ISF) and help in implementing regulations. Launched in July
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Supreme Court Brings Legal Clarity on Divorce and Alimony Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment on February 7, 2025, in the case of Gudivada Seshagiri Rao v. Gudivada Ashalatha & Anr., 2025 INSC 195 addressed a long-standing matrimonial dispute. The case involved a couple who had spent only four months together after
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