The Prevention of Corruption Act (the PC Act), 1988 seeks to combat and eliminate bribery and corruption amongst public servants; and punish those who abet or conspire with a public servant in the commission of any offence punishable…
READ MOREThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had, earlier on 31st January 2017, filed an affidavit before a special CBI Court seeking the extradition of Vijay Mallya, the promoter of now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, from the United Kingdom (UK) where…
READ MOREThe Union Budget 2017-18 was presented by Mr. Arun Jaitley, the Finance Minister of India, on 1st February 2017. The Finance Minister states that there has been 36% increase in the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in India….
READ MOREIn the recent Vijay Mallya bank loan default case, the accused nine officials of the government-owned financial service company, i.e. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) and the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines have been arrested by the CBI on…
READ MORESupreme Court imposes ban on sale of liquor along National and State Highways The year 2016 brought with it commendable regulations and initiatives, aimed towards providing and ensuring promotion of public interest and safety. The Supreme Court of…
READ MOREJallikattu (or sallikkattu), also known as eru thazhuvuthal and manju virattu, is a traditional spectacle in which a bull is released into a crowd of people and multiple human participants attempt to grab the large hump of the…
READ MOREThe Indian banking system lays down certain norms and guidelines for sanctioning credit facilities to an individual or a company. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular number DBOD. No. Dir. BC.16/13.03.00/2014-15, a company (including its…
READ MOREIn the last ten years, road crashes have killed over 13 lakh people in India. According to the Law Commission of India, 50% of these victims died of preventable injuries and could have been saved if they had…
READ MOREThe Consumer Protection Act 1986 has been enacted to protect the rights and interests of the consumers against unfair or restrictive trade practices of any trader or service provider. Aggrieved consumers may file a complaint against such…
READ MOREThe aim of the Rule of Natural Justice is to secure justice. The principles of natural justice are the rules laid down by the courts for minimum protection of the rights of the individual against the arbitrary…
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