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The article discusses India's ranking in the Ease of Doing Business Index, highlighting its challenges in resolving insolvency-related problems, which negatively impact foreign investment. To address these issues, India passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in 2016, aiming at creating a unified framework for insolvency resolution. The article outlines the key features of the code, including strict timelines, infrastructure development, and processes for corporate and individual bankruptcy.
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Judiciary
'These are complex issues, don't file petition for publicity,' SC refuses to consider plea on farmers demands
SC refuses plea on farmers' demands, advising caution against petitions for publicity, highlighting the complexity of the issues.
Know The Law
Data Protection Board of India: All You Need To Know
Overview of India's Data Protection Board under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: its role, structure, functions, and digital impact.
Judiciary
'Judicial propriety,' Two Bilkis Bano case convicts file plea in SC against judgment quashing remission
Two Bilkis Bano case convicts file a Supreme Court plea challenging a judgment that quashed their early release, citing judicial impropriety.
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Judiciary
'Human mind, an enigma,' SC sets aside conviction of man for abetment to suicide [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Suicide Abetment Case, Cites Lack of Evidence and Highlights Complexity of Human Mind.
What is Forensic Audit: Know India's Legal Framework for Combating Financial Crimes
Explore forensic audits in India: key laws, processes, and their role in fighting financial fraud to ensure integrity and transparency.
What Are The Rights And Duties Of Data Principal Under DPDP Act 2023
Analysis of DPDP Act 2023: Exploring Data Principals' rights, duties, and the balance between individual privacy and regulatory compliance.
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Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 Navigating India's Data Privacy Revolution [Read DPDP Act]
Overview of India's DPDP Act 2023, focusing on data protection, privacy rights, penalties, and compliance.
‘Can’t put a chip on lawmakers,’ SC dismisses PIL to digitally monitor all MPs/MLAs
Supreme Court dismisses PIL for digital monitoring of MPs/MLAs, citing privacy rights and inappropriateness of surveillance akin to that for felons.
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Laws remain unenforced, constitutional courts to monitor functioning of environmental bodies: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court to oversee environmental bodies, ensuring effective law enforcement and institutional accountability in ecological governance.
“Must breathe fresh air”: Person convicted of heinous crime is not hardened criminal, Himachal Pradesh HC rules
Why is it important to release even persons convicted of heinous offences on bail? Read this article to find out Himachal Pradesh High Court’s reasoning.
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Remaining in India after expiry of visa is offence, Himachal Pradesh HC reiterates while denying bail [Read Petition]
No foreigner has any right to enter or remain in India. One can enter only with a valid visa, which is a limited leave. Once, the visa expires, the person has no right to remain in the country, the Hi...
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Karnataka High Court quashes case against man who posed as garbage lifter to meet minor daughter [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal case against man who posed as garbage lifter to meet their minor daughter.
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‘Domain of policy making’: Delhi HC Directs Centre and State To Consider Representation to link properties with Aadhaar [Read Petition]
The Delhi High Court asked the Centre and the Delhi Government to consider the petitioner’s representation seeking to link movable and immovable property documents of all citizens with their Aadhaar...
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