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SC notice to all states and UTs on the issue of legalizing euthanasia

July 18, 2014

The Supreme Court has issued notice to all states and Union territories on a plea for legalizing passive euthanasia. The apex court issued the notice on a petition filed with it, saying the question of passive euthanasia (mercy killing) needs ..

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Pay MGNREGA workers wages commensurate with minimum wages fixed by State: SC asks Government

July 12, 2014

As per the direction of the Supreme Court, Government must implement its February 2014 notification fixing higher average daily wages to workers of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The order came a day after the proposed ..

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'Shariat courts and fatwas have no legal status': Supreme Court

July 7, 2014

As per the Supreme Court, Shariat courts, issuing fatwa and order against a person who has not submitted himself  before it, has no sanction of law and has no legal status. The court held that no religion is permitted to ..

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CCEA nod to bring onion and potato under Essential Commodities Act, 1955

July 4, 2014

In a move that would empower the State governments to carry out de-hoarding operations, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the inclusion of onion and potato under the purview of stock holding limits under the Essential Commodities Act, ..

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Apex Court rules against 'automatic' arrests under dowry law

July 3, 2014

The Supreme Court has ruled that the police can no longer “automatically” arrest the accused under the anti-dowry law without sufficient reason and proof. The apex court expressed concern over the misuse of Section 498A of IPC by unhappy wives ..

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July 4 is the deadline for implementing Food Security Act

June 28, 2014

Adhering to its earlier decision of a 3-month extension to States and Union Territories to implement the National Food Security Act, the Union government’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is firm that the deadline for implementing the ..

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Maharashtra legislation to ban dance bars across the state

June 16, 2014

In a bid to impose a ban on dance bars across state, the Maharashtra assembly passed a law which amends Maharashtra Police Act which banned performance of bar dancers in all hotels, bars and restaurants. In 2005, while banning dance ..

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Private schools come under the purview of RTI Act: Chief Information Commission

June 5, 2014

As per an order by the Central Information Commission (CIC), private schools, whether public authority or not, must provide information on service records and salaries. The order came on an RTI plea filed by an ex-employee of Jindal Public School ..

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To know about the candidates contesting elections is a fundamental right of citizens under Article 19(1)(a): Supreme Court

May 16, 2014

The apex court held that it is mandatory for the candidates contesting elections to disclose information about assets and liabilities of even their spouse and dependent children failing which they can be disqualified. A person fighting elections is also under legal ..

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Supreme Court allows Tamil Nadu to raise Mullaperiyar height

May 10, 2014

The Supreme Court has given permission to Tamil Nadu to raise the height of a 116-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam from 136 feet to 142 feet quashing the objections raised by Kerala which opposed the move citing safety concerns of the dam ..

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