The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) through a notification dated October 16, 2019, has reduced the entry fee for participation in the 3rd Delhi High Court Premier Cricket League. As per the notification, the entry fee stands reduced from the earlier notified Rs. 75,000 per team to Rs. 60,000 per team. To encourage participation […]

The Supreme Court on October 16, 2019, in the case of Prahlad Pradhan & Ors. v.  Sonu Kumhar & Ors., has held that the entries in the revenue records do not confer title to a property, nor do they have any presumptive value on the title. The Division Bench comprising of Justice Indu Malhotra and […]

In a significant judgment on October 16, 2019, the Supreme Court, in the case of Vinubhai Haribhai Malaviya and Ors. v. The State of Gujarat and Anr., has held that a Magistrate has power to order further investigation into an offence under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in post cognizance […]

In view of the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case verdict in the Supreme Court and the upcoming religious festivals, restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, have been imposed in Ayodhya till December 10, 2019. The restrictions came into force from October 12, 2019, said District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha. As per […]

Sitting District & Sessions Judge (North East) of the Delhi’s Karkardooma Courts Anoop Kumar Mendiratta on October 14, 2019, appointed as the new Union Law Secretary. As per the Central government’s notification “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, presently District and Sessions Judge… to the post of Secretary, […]

Scotland on October 3, 2019, became the first country in the United Kingdom to outlaw spanking and other physical punishment for children. The Scottish Parliament has passed a bill, titled as Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill criminalizing physical punishment to children. John Finnie, a member of the Scottish Parliament who introduced the bill […]

Speaking at the 74th Session of United Nations General Assembly, General Debate of the Second Committee, Mr. Siddharth Malik (First Secretary) put forth certain points on economic and financial development of India in recent times. The following points were made by Mr. Malik:- India has embarked on the journey towards achievement of Agenda 2030 adopted […]

In a major relief for Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank customers, the Reserve Bank of India today (September 26, 2019) increased the withdrawal limit from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000. “Other terms and conditions of the said Directive shall remain unchanged. With the above relaxation, more than 60% of the depositors of the Bank […]

Bollywood actor Prashant Narayanan has been arrested on September 4, 2019, and is in Thalassery jail following his alleged involvement in a cheating case, said Kerala Police. Speaking to IANS, Inspector A. Prathap who arrested the 50-year-old actor and his Bengali wife Shona, from Mumbai said both of them were now in judicial custody. “The […]

By: Advocate Jaya Bhatnagar World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is dedicated to globally cultivate a progressive International Intellectual Property system. To bridge the gap between IP practitioners and common masses, an annual World Intellectual Property Day is observed each year on 26th April. This day is celebrated world over where IP practitioners and officials interact […]