The governments of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh have proposed, through ordinances and notifications, the suspension of a number of provisions
Category: Legal
Seven questions about an app | The Indian Express
In 2017, India witnessed a unique event. A democratically-elected government stood before the Supreme Court and argued that it had complete and absolute right over
Stop states from trampling over labour rights–Deccan Chronicle
While announcing the first extension of the national lockdown on April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had exhorted industry leaders in the country to be
With IBC suspended, now pave the way for pre-packaged insolvency – The Financial Express
A mix of out-of-court restructuring and formal insolvency process, where the terms of sale are pre-negotiated and finalised with approvals of creditors, Pre-Pack is built
Targeting labour laws: On whose behalf do states operate? | Business Standard Column
Suspending legal protections for workers that evolved over time, will come with social and political consequences In an attempt to keep corporate profitability afloat during
Lockdown impact: Jammu and Kashmir HC judges dealing with cases via landlines, mobile, WhatsApp – The Economic Times
The court had been frequently using Vidyo, a web application to hold videoconferencing for cases. However, after the lockdown, some cases came up which involved
Courts in contagion time: Online is okay, but chalk out clear protocols and choose the right tools – ET Prime
Nearly two weeks ago, the hearing on a bail plea was to be taken up by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The judges were
SC questions Haryana govt over remission policy, seeks response in two weeks – The Economic Times
The apex court has directed the state government to respond within two weeks on whether such a policy, which the court said appeared running counter
Pre-packaged resolution plan to help expedite insolvency process: Experts – The Economic Times
As part of efforts to fast-track processing of cases, the government has been mulling introduction of the provision for pre-packaged (pre-pack) corporate insolvency resolution plan
Arbitration to corruption at deemed universities, here’re key court orders | Business Standard News
If a party joins arbitration proceedings without raising objections regarding jurisdiction of the court, it cannot raise the issue at a later stage, especially after
Welcome changes to labour laws–Economic Times
We welcome the move by BJP states Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh — with Gujarat seeking to follow suit via an Ordinance — to temporarily
Needed: A law to protect domestic workers | Opinion – columns – Hindustan Times
The nationwide lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), and the overriding imperative of social distancing, have affected work. What has been most hit is work
Contempt for labour: The Hindu Editorial on dilution of labour laws – The Hindu
At a time when everyone is awaiting an early end to the health and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic, the interests of labourers and workers are
Unions up in arms as State govts dilute labour laws via ordinances – The Hindu BusinessLine
Say laws are amended to woo firms looking to leave China; fear exploitation of workers Our Bureau Unhappy over several State governments making amendments to various
Industries want suspension of most labour laws for 3 years – The Financial Express
Earlier in the week, Uttar Pradesh promulgated an ordinance to exempt industries from various labour laws for three years to revive economic activities. In a
NCLT cancels summer vacation this year, to hear cases – The Economic Times
Several judicial bodies and quasi-judicial bodies have also cancelled their summer vacations as they were closed during the lockdown and are disposing only urgent matters
SC extends limitation period for Arbitration Act, cheque dishonour cases – The Hindu BusinessLine
Both the litigants and lawyers to get relief from this move If you are one of the litigants in a cheque bounce case or waiting
Courts must guard the poor, says Supreme Court judge in farewell speech – india news – Hindustan Times
A judge should decide cases on the basis of the Constitution alone and should not let their personal beliefs interfere with their role, said Supreme
The wheels of e-justice–Editorial–Deccan Chronicle
The grandeur of courtroom drama has been the subject of great stories, serials and films but that takes a backseat now A glimpse of the
Cooperative banks are on a par with other lenders: Supreme Court – business news – Hindustan Times
The Supreme Court has upheld a law passed by the Centre in 2013 that made the SARFAESI Act applicable to cooperative banks. The SARFAESI Act
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