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Supreme defence of democracy, dissent–Economic Times
The Supreme Court, by restraining the Pune police from taking into remand the five rights activists arrested on Tuesday, has played the wholesome role envisaged
Now, back arrests up with evidence–Economic Times
Going on an arresting spree can be a reassuring display of the efficacy of law and order — only when the arrests are buttressed by
Inconsistency between IBC and regulations – The Financial Express
The IBC has almost completed two years of enactment, and has seen multiple amendments through ordinances. The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Need for introspection | Business Standard Editorials
It took the Supreme Court’s intervention on Wednesday to finally bring some semblance of order after the surprise arrests of five well-known civil rights activists under the
From penalty for builder to award dispute, here are the key court orders | Business Standard News
Penalty for builder but no demolition Demolition of a high-rise apartment building, illegally raised in a city, is not the only answer to the problem as it would
New vehicles to get long-term third party motor insurance from Sept 1 – The Hindu BusinessLine
General insurers will provide long-term third-party motor insurance covers for new cars and two-wheelers from September 1. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Missing facts in conspiracy theories – The Hindu BusinessLine
In countrywide arrests and raids on activists, the Pune police’s claims will have to be backed by impeccable evidence On Tuesday, the Pune police conducted
Ombudsman on cards after hike in digital transaction frauds: RBI | Business Standard News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said it will implement the ombudsman scheme for digital transactions because of a rise in complaints. According to its annual report for
Who will own and use your data? – The Financial Express
The Srikrishna Committee submitted the draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018, to the government for its action on July 27, 2018. The Srikrishna
Indiabulls attempts to seize Deccan Chronicle office, taken to Hyderabad HC | Business Standard News
The resolution professional of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL) on Tuesday approached the Hyderabad High Court seeking orders against an attempted seizure of the company’s corporate office by Indiabulls.
Rescue plan for subordinate courts | Business Standard Column
The woes of a litigant start when he or she knocks at the door of the lowest rung of the judiciary near his village or town. The
Cheque cases to fake licences: Key court orders of the previous week | Business Standard Column
Presumption of debt in cheque cases According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, once a cheque has been signed and issued in favour of the holder,
Despite amendments, India far from becoming a global arbitration hub | Business Standard Column
In recent times, there has been a concerted effort on part of the government to improve the arbitration landscape in India. However, despite these changes,
Arbitration Bill 2018: Missed opportunity to design promising framework | Business Standard Column
The arbitration landscape in India has witnessed a surge of legislative activism since the first amendment to the Arbitration and Conciliation (A&C) Act, 1996, in
Binani Cement creditors allege ‘misconduct’ by RP, say kept out of process – The Financial Express
Operational creditors of Binani Cement on Thursday alleged before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that the resolution professional (RP) kept them out of
Cosmos Bank Hacking: North Korean connection to Cosmos hacking? Signs point to Bangladesh heist masterminds–Economic Times
The highly orchestrated event could be the handiwork of Lazarus, North Korea’s most prolific hacking group Hackers targeted an 112-year-old Pune bank, Cosmos, last week in
Lenders can sell assets of personal guarantors under IBC: Apex court – The Financial Express
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that banks can sell off assets of personal guarantors even when corporate resolution proceedings are on against the corporate
Giant step towards digitisation of courts! SC launches 3 apps – Check what all now litigants can do through smartphones – The Financial Express
The Supreme Court today took a giant step towards digitisation of courts across the country by launching three applications to facilitate e-filing of cases, making
Time for reform | Business Standard Editorials
In the past few years, the central executive and the higher judiciary have repeatedly exchanged barbs over the manner in which senior judges should be appointed. In