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SC all set to introduce system for audio-recording hearings

   19 August 2008 at 23:13

A new experiment is in the offing in the Supreme Court which will soon have a system in place to audio-record hearings of important cases.The idea has been mooted for audio recording of the proceedings and arguments, particularly in the matters in wh ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   190 Views


Additional Judge for Kerala H.C.

   19 August 2008 at 20:50

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Thomas Puthenpura Joseph to be an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court, for a period of two years with effect ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   216 Views


SC issues notices on petition seeking media restraint

   19 August 2008 at 00:12

SC issues notices on petition seeking media restraint The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and Uttar Pradesh govt on a petition seeking a direction to the media to maintain restraint in reporting sub-judice cases like the Aarushi murder cas ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   178 Views


Delhi High Court bans plastic bags in all city markets

   17 August 2008 at 13:14

NEW DELHI: In a major step towards tackling the plastic menace, the Delhi high court on 7 August extended the ban on plastic bags to all markets in the city. Since hotels, hostels and shopping malls have already been declared no-plastic zones, the ne ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   205 Views


SC on compassionate appointment

   12 August 2008 at 22:28

Supreme Court ruled Compassionate appointment to the son and daughter of the family member of the employee died in harness or medical invalidation is valid. The Supreme Court in a Judgment between V.Sivamurthy Vs. State of A.P., held that, the scheme ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   583 Views


Justice Tirath Singh Thakur sworn in as CJ Punjab and Haryana HC

   11 August 2008 at 19:10

Mr Tirath Singh Thakur was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.Justice Thakur was administered the oath of allegiance to the Constitution by Haryana Governor A R Kidwai.Punjab Governor Lt Gen (retd) S F Rodriges, Union ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   332 Views


Amendment of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923

   11 August 2008 at 19:10

The Union Cabinet gave its approval for introducing the Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2008 in Parliament.The Amendment Bill with give the following benefits :i) to give effect to the recommendations of the Second Commission on Labour to su ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   265 Views


Amendment of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923

   10 August 2008 at 23:50

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for introducing the Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2008 in Parliament. The Amendment Bill with give the following benefits : i) to give effect to the recommendations of the Second Commission on Labo ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   296 Views


Amendment to the prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

   10 August 2008 at 23:50

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for introduction of Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2008 in the Parliament by making certain amendments in the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   284 Views


Justice Dinakaran sworn in as new Chief justice of Karnataka HC

   10 August 2008 at 23:37

The newly appointed Karnataka High Court Chief Justice, Mr Justice Paul Daniel Dinakaran today called for cooperation to clear the large backlog of cases.Addressing members of Bar Association who extended him a warm welcome on assuming charge, he sai ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   266 Views