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Delay in processing collegium's transfer recommendations will lead to 'unpalatable' actions SC warns Union
The court was hearing a petition pertaining to the Union’s delay in clearing names for appointment and transfer of judges recommended by the collegium.
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BBC documentary row: SC issues notice to Centre, asks to produce original records
The top court has asked the government to produce the original documents pertaining to the ban on the next date of hearing, which is likely to be in April.
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Union Budget 2023: Upgrade digital infra in lower courts with the Rs 7,000 crore allocation, say lawyers
While courts in metropolitan cities have benefited in the earlier phases of the e-courts project, lawyers feel that the increased allocation in the Budget should be used to improve courts in tier 2 and 3 cities
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Centre asked SC collegium to reconsider 18 proposals for judges’ appointment: Law Minister
The details on the total number of collegium proposals returned by the government on its own to the collegium during the last three years were sought by Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas.
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High courts have 1,514 cases pending for 50 years, says law minister
The minister's response also noted that 1,390 cases are pending in district and subordinate courts for more than 50 years. Of the 1,390 cases, 992 are civil cases while 398 are criminal cases.
BUSINESS
Budget 2023 is a budget for ‘New India’, says G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant
Infrastructure has a massive multiplier effect on economy, he says
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Union Budget 2023: For ease of doing business, 39,000 compliances reduced
Budget 2023-24: The FM also said more than 3,400 legal provisions have been decriminalised. The announcement is in line with the proposed Jan Vishwas Bill 2022, which is looking to replace imprisonment for some offences with a monetary penalty
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Budget 2023: The need for reinforcing judicial infrastructure
India’s crumbling judicial infrastructure could benefit from a higher allocation this budget. Greater resources for technology could improve access to the justice system.
BUSINESS
Decriminalisation of minor offences prompts 4 lakh companies to rectify defaults: Eco Survey
By introducing civil liabilities such as fines to deal with simple defaults that do not involve fraud or purely procedural aspects, the government has demonstrated its intent to promote ease of doing business for domestic and global investors
BUSINESS
Economic Survey 2023: 46% corporate insolvency cases end in liquidation since IBC launch
TRENDS
SC dismisses Jalan-Kalrock plea for stay on payment of dues to Jet Airways workers
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Are you a techie who has been laid off? Here are some legal remedies
While employment in IT firms is governed by individual employment contracts, employees can still seek legal remedies if they feel they are wrongfully laid off or that the terms in the contract are not met.
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RCap’s second auction continues to be on hold as lenders withdraw NCLAT appeal
The appellate tribunal observed that it would not be appropriate for it to comment on the case on merits, as NCLT is yet to pronounce the order.
BUSINESS
What are the key policy takeaways for India from Davos?
Union ministers who participated in the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting spoke about the government’s thrust on infrastructure building, power reforms, social security, climate change agenda, health and reducing gender discrimination in jobs
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Law minister 'concerned' over sharing of inputs from R&AW and IB in public domain
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the need for the government and the judiciary to work together to reduce the pendency of cases in various courts
BUSINESS
Google Vs CCI: What has transpired so far & how it will affect Indian app makers
Stakeholders from the Indian app ecosystem feel that the CCI ruling has the potential to change the way apps are built in India
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SC collegium stands by its recommendation to appoint Saurabh Kirpal as India's first gay HC judge
The recommendation to appoint Saurabh Kirpal as a Delhi High Court judge was in November 2022 referred back to the SC collegium for reconsideration over his intimate relationship with a Swiss national and him being open about his sexual orientation
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Collegium Controversy: What does the law minister’s suggestion mean?
Many see it as a renewed attempt by the government to interfere in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary amidst the ongoing tussle between the government and the Supreme Court over the collegium system.
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Supreme Court to hear Google's plea against CCI order on January 19
The ASG informed the bench that the case is of national importance and is being followed closely, thus there is a high probability that the losing side before the NCLAT will come appeal against the order to the Supreme Court.
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Subway has no monopoly over ‘Sub', rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused an interim injunction against a Delhi-based outlet called 'Suberb' by global restaurant chain Subway
INDIA
SC asks petitioners in Joshimath case to approach Uttarakhand HC for relief
A public interest litigation sought financial aid and wanted the crisis in the hill state's pilgrim town of Joshimath declared a national disaster. The high court is already hearing a plea on the issue
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Days before Pongal, Madras HC asks judicial officers to not receive gifts
The court’s registry had been made aware that some judicial officers were accepting gifts from ‘third parties’ during festive seasons, according to a circular issued on January 11
BUSINESS
NCLT adjourns Torrent Investments' plea to halt Reliance Capital CoC's Second Auction
Earlier this week, the NCLT did not stop the Committee of Creditors from voting to decide on a second round of auction
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Google versus the antitrust watchdog: the saga so far
The CCI imposed two penalties on Google for abusing its dominant position.
