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Notification to Tweak PMLA

May 5, 2023

The Indian government recently widened the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, to include transactions facilitated by chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants. This move is part of the government’s efforts to tackle ..

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Article 142 of the Indian Constitution

May 2, 2023

Under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to pass such a decree or make such an order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter. This article allows the Supreme ..

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Kesavananda Bharati Case

April 24, 2023

India’s Constitution, adopted in 1950, lays out the framework for governing the world’s largest democracy. The Constitution has been amended many times since its inception, with more than 60 amendments passed since 1973. However, the “basic structure” doctrine, introduced in ..

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Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023

April 21, 2023

The Union Cabinet recently approved the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023. The proposed legislation seeks to curb the transmission of pirated film content on the internet. The announcement was made by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, who stated that the ..

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What is Civil Union?

April 19, 2023

During the SC’s hearing on same sex couples’ right to marry, the Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, challenged the validity of the petitions and the judiciary’s authority to grant legal recognition to the “socio-legal institution” of marriage. In ..

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NCPCR’s Guidelines for Conducting Preliminary Assessment for Child Offenders

April 15, 2023

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued guidelines for the first time for conducting a preliminary assessment to determine whether a child should be treated as a minor or not in criminal cases which come under ..

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“Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” Case

April 11, 2023

In recent years, the media industry in India has been subjected to increased scrutiny and censorship. The case of “Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” is an example of such censorship, where the Ministry of Information and ..

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Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023

April 11, 2023

On March 29, 2023, the Indian government introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to amend the provisions of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005. The primary purpose of this bill is to promote sustainable coastal aquaculture in India ..

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Places of Worship Act, 1991

April 10, 2023

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, is an important legislation in India that seeks to protect the character of religious places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. The law prohibits any suit or proceeding against the encroachment ..

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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Update (April, 2023)

April 1, 2023

The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 was recently passed by the Lok Sabha with the aim of promoting fair competition in the market and preventing anti-competitive practices. The bill was originally introduced in the lower house on August 5, 2022, and ..

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