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National Lok Adalat to be held in Nagpur on April 12, 2014

Due to large number of pending cases, the District Legal Services Authority is organizing a National Lok Adalat at Nagpur on April 12, 2014. The National Lok Adalat...

March 1, 2014

Euthanasia Plea issue: Apex Court refers matter to constitution bench

The Supreme Court of India referred the issue of legalizing euthanasia in the country to a five-judge Constitution bench. Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life...

February 27, 2014

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2014: Passed by Parliament to encourage those disclosing information on corrupt public servants

The Parliament of India approved the Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2014 to set up a mechanism to encourage persons for disclosure of information on corruption or willful misuse of...

February 27, 2014

SC: People from any religious background are free to adopt child

The Supreme Court ruled that people are free to adopt children irrespective of their religious background. The move paved the way for adoption of child by persons hailing...

February 23, 2014

Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 passed by the Assembly of the state

Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014, with provision of keeping Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of a six-member...

February 19, 2014

Delhi: President rule imposed after AAP's resignation

On the advice of Union cabinet, the President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee imposed President’s rule in Delhi and accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal,...

February 18, 2014

An example of Decentralization of Power: "Mohalla Sabhas" for Aam Aadmi Party's Self-Rule, Self-Governance via Delhi Nagar Swaraj Bill 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party organized its first “Mohalla Sabha” at Vasundhara Enclave, New Delhi. Soon, the draft Delhi Nagar Swaraj Bill 2014 will be brought before the cabinet...

February 9, 2014

NALSA launched free legal service clinics across the country

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the 2648 village legal service clinics across the country. The Chief Justice of India, P.Sathasivam inaugurated the free legal clinics in New...

January 28, 2014

National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 extended to Karnataka and Chhattisgarh

The Union Government of India extended the implementation of National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 to the States of Karnataka and Chhattisgarh. Now, the act has taken off in seven...

January 24, 2014

Supreme Court: Persons can be tried despite not being named in FIR

The Supreme Court held that a person can be made an accused by the trial court in case evidence crops up during the proceedings even if he has...

January 11, 2014

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