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Can there be different norms for confirmation or promotion of persons belonging to the same cadre?

There could be only one norm for confirmation or promotion of persons belonging to the same cadre in service. No junior shall be confirmed or promoted without considering...

April 11, 2013

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April 10, 2013

Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as Kenya's new President

Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as Kenya’s fourth Presiden. Uhuru won with 50.07% of the vote, but the win was challenged by outgoing PM Raila Odinga and civil society...

April 10, 2013

Fact Box: National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly

“National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly” (NPHCE) NPHCE launched during 11th Plan period by The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare keeping in view the recommendations...

April 10, 2013

Direct Benefits Transfer subsidy scheme to extended to 78 more districts in July 2013

Govt. announced that the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) subsidy scheme to be being extended to 78 more districts in July 2013. DBT: Rolled out in 43 districts in...

April 10, 2013

Army plans to have old age homes for ex-servicemen

Army has planned to run homes for elderly ex-servicemen, who do not have anyone to look after them in their old age. As per this plan, old age...

April 10, 2013

Pervez Musharraf's nomination papers for the General Elections rejected for second time

Former Pakistan President Gen. (retd) Pervez Musharraf’s nomination papers for upcoming general elections were rejected for the second time. Pervez Musharraf had filed the nomination papers from four...

April 10, 2013

Is any part of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution above the recognition of exceptions and qualifications on special grounds?

Two concepts are involved in Article 14, viz., ‘equality before law’ and ‘equal protection of laws’. The first is a negative concept which ensures that there is no...

April 10, 2013

What is meant by ‘law in force’?

‘Law in force’ includes prior laws passed or made by the legislature or other competent authority in the territory of India before the commencement of the Constitution and...

April 10, 2013

What is meant by ‘law’?

The term ‘law’ in Article 13 has been given a wide connotation so as to include any ordinance, order, bye-law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usage having in...

April 10, 2013

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