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Domestic Violence Act Cases Have No Penal Consequence Except For Breach Of Protection Order: Supreme Court Criticises Issuance Of Bailable Warrants
3 days ago

Domestic Violence Act Cases Have No Penal Consequence Except For Breach Of Protection Order: Supreme Court Criticises Issuance Of Bailable Warrants

Live Law  

The Supreme Court criticized the issuance of bailable warrant by a Magistrate in a cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 The Court remarked that there is no justification for issuing bailable warrants in cases under the Domestic Violence Act as they are quasi-criminal proceedings and do not carry penal consequences unless a protection order is …

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Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation while safeguarding citizens’ rights: Vaishnaw
6 days, 23 hours ago

Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation while safeguarding citizens’ rights: Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 4 The draft protection rules released by the government create a balance between regulation and innovation while completely protecting citizen rights, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The government issued draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on Friday for public consultation till February 18. "All the entities covered under the Act will have …

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Centre Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Personal Data Protection Act
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1 week ago

Centre Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Friday notified the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act proposes to make parent’s verifiable consent and identification mandatory for the creation of a child's user account on online or social media accounts. The draft rules says the parents’ identity and …

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Bone of contention: BJP cries ‘fowl’ after protected bird served at dinner for Sukhu
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bone of contention: BJP cries ‘fowl’ after protected bird served at dinner for Sukhu

Hindustan Times  

The state Bharatiya Janata Party unit on Saturday sought an apology from chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for allegedly asking his associates if they wish to eat “Jungli Murga”, a protected species. NGO head Dheeraj Mahajan said, “We received information that a “Jungli Murga” also known as jungle fowl bird was on the menu of CM’s dinner last night. So …

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Centre must act, protect minorities in Bangladesh: Mamata
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Centre must act, protect minorities in Bangladesh: Mamata

Deccan Chronicle  

Digha: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Centre must give protection to minorities in violence-hit Bangladesh, and bring back "those willing to return". Banerjee also claimed that fake videos were being purposefully circulated, as certain sections were trying to foment communal tension. Bangladesh's minority Hindus, who constitute about 8 per cent of the 170 million population, …

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Review Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Refusal To Reconsider Judgment On Doctors' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act
1 month ago

Review Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Refusal To Reconsider Judgment On Doctors' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act

Live Law  

A review petition has been filed against the November 7 order of the Supreme Court refusing to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha, which held that medical professionals come within the ambit of the Consumer Protect Act, 1986. In the review petition, it has been stated that removing doctors from the Consumer Protection Act will. …

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‘Due procedure followed while amending laws on environment’: Centre tells LS
1 month ago

‘Due procedure followed while amending laws on environment’: Centre tells LS

Hindustan Times  

The due procedure was followed in making key amendments to the Environment Protection Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and Biological Diversity Act, the Environment Ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. ‘Due procedure followed while amending laws on environment’: Centre tells LS This included consultations with stakeholders including the public, NGOs, experts, state governments and ministries/government agencies, the minister of state …

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Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its concern over the reluctance of states of Punjab and Haryana to prosecute officials that have violated CAQM orders regarding stubble burning under Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management Act. Regarding air pollution from stubble burning, the Court examined compliance affidavits submitted by the governments of Punjab and Haryana, which indicated …

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SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act
2 months ago

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a request to revisit its landmark 1995 judgment, which had classified medical services under the Consumer Protection Act and held that healthcare providers, including doctors and hospitals, could be held accountable under the Act for service deficiencies. Considering the “sui generis ” nature of services lawyers provide in making the judicial system efficient, effective …

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Supreme Court Refuses To Reconsider Judgment Which Brought Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Reference Was Unnecessary
2 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Reconsider Judgment Which Brought Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Reference Was Unnecessary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha, which held that medical professionals come within the ambit of the Consumer Protect Act, 1986.The Court disposed of a reference made against the decision, saying that it was unnecessary. The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association …

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Removing items from elderly parents’ house is harassment: Delhi HC
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Removing items from elderly parents’ house is harassment: Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has held that the deliberate removal of items by people from the home of their elderly parents not only constitutes economic harassment but also reflects a lack of respect for the rights and possession of the senior citizens. In their petition before the high court, the elderly woman’s children had contended that the order passed under …

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Kolkata rape-murder case: What is Central Protection Act for Doctors? Why are protestors demanding it?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder case: What is Central Protection Act for Doctors? Why are protestors demanding it?

Hindustan Times  

The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata sparked nationwide outrage and protests by medical practitioners and students, demanding a transparent investigation and improved safety norms for doctors on call at hospitals. Mumbai: Doctors and medical students protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital in Kolkata Amid protests and calls …

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Services Rendered By Advocates Come Under Contract Of Personal Service: Supreme Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Services Rendered By Advocates Come Under Contract Of Personal Service: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court held that the Services rendered by an advocate would come under the “a contract of personal service” as opposed to a “contract for service”. Thus, the Court went on to decide whether the Services provided by the advocates can be classified under “a contract of personal service.” Against this backdrop, the Court made the aforesaid observations. In …

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Supreme Court exempts lawyers from liability under Consumer Protection Act. Doctors next?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court exempts lawyers from liability under Consumer Protection Act. Doctors next?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that advocates cannot be held liable under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 for deficiency in service. The court also indicated that its 1996 decision that held medical professionals accountable under the Consumer Protection Act may need to be revisited. This judgement arose from a writ petition filed amid increasing legal disputes …

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Consumer Protection Act 1986 | Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court
8 months ago

Consumer Protection Act 1986 | Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court

Live Law  

In an important ruling relating to consumer protection law, the Supreme Court on Friday set out the manner in which the consumer fora must decide technical pleas raised by service providers against the maintainability of the consumer complaints on the ground that goods/services were availed by the consumer for the commercial purposes.Affirming the decision of the National. In an important …

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Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [March 18 to 24]
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [March 18 to 24]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 240 to 2024 LiveLaw 255 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; Section 78 – Arbitration clause – Two-Contract Case – When the parties enter into a contract, making a general reference to another contract, such general reference would not have the effect of incorporating the arbitration clause from the referred document into the …

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New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech

The Hindu  

In August 2023, India got its first comprehensive data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Three previous drafts of the DPDP Act had exemptions for journalistic activities, but the final law withdrew such an exemption. Three previous drafts of the DPDP Act, one released by an expert committee on data protection, the other by the government, and …

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In a first, Odisha government bans selfies with scheduled animals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

In a first, Odisha government bans selfies with scheduled animals

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In a significant move, probably the first in the country, the wildlife wing of Odisha government on Friday declared taking selfies and pictures with scheduled wild animal species, their carcasses, body parts and trophies a punishable offence under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The act liable for punishment with imprisonment up to seven years is intended at dissuading people from …

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Any Person Regardless Of Gender & Age Can Be Accused Under POCSO Act: Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Minor
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Any Person Regardless Of Gender & Age Can Be Accused Under POCSO Act: Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Minor

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that any person regardless of gender and age can be an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.It thus refused to quash the proceedings pending under the Act against a minor. The Kerala High Court has held that any person regardless of gender and age can be an accused under …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (26th February-02 March, 2024)
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (26th February-02 March, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. Once Magistrate Seeks Report From Police Under S.202 CrPC, Summons To Accused Be Postponed Until Police Report Is Received: Supreme Court Case Details: …

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SCAORA Decides To Intervene In Supreme Court Case Regarding Advocates' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act
10 months, 3 weeks ago

SCAORA Decides To Intervene In Supreme Court Case Regarding Advocates' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association has decided to intervene in an ongoing matter where the Supreme Court is deciding whether Advocates would come under the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Essentially, the crucial point being examined by the Top Court is whether services rendered by the lawyers are covered under Section 2 of the Consumer Protection Act, which …

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Lawyer Assisting A Sovereign Function, Can't Be Brought Under Consumer Protection Act : Argument Before Supreme Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawyer Assisting A Sovereign Function, Can't Be Brought Under Consumer Protection Act : Argument Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

Today, the Supreme Court resumed its hearing on the crucial point of whether services rendered by the lawyer would come within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. At the outset, the Counsel explained that the Consumer Protection Act was conceived from a different perspective, with commercial activity on one side and poor individual litigants on the other. …

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Commercial Entities & The Definition Of A Consumer
11 months ago

Commercial Entities & The Definition Of A Consumer

Live Law  

The market forces have changed from a seller market i.e., the earlier approach of “Caveat Emptor” which means Let the buyer beware, to a consumer market i.e., “Caveat Venditor” which implies “Let the seller beware.” A consumer is said to be a KING in the free market economy. The correct meaning of commercial purpose as inferred from the definition of …

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Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV

Live Law  

DISTRICT CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSIONS Manufacturers Intentionally Withholding Necessary Spare Parts Of Products Unfair Trade Practice: Kerala Consumer Forum Case Title: Cdr. Defective Hearing Aid Device, Lack Of Cooperation, Ernakulam District Commission Orders Dwani Hearing Air Centre To Refund Amount, Pay Compensation And Legal Costs Case: Krishnaraj S Vs Dwani Hearing Aid Centre The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission …

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