Digital Bharat Nidhi: The Department of Telecommunication releases draft rules seeking public feedback
The Ministry of Communication issued the draft Telecommunications (Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024. The draft highlights the definition of administrator, the Powers and Functions of the administrator and the provisions of the Funding from the Digital Bharat Nidhi. It seeks public feedback to be addressed to the Joint Secretary (Telecom) on or before 3rd August 2024.
DoT further extends deadline for M2M, WPAN/WLAN service registration for all unregistered entities
DoT has extended the deadline for registration and has directed all the unregistered entities which included Companies, Govt. Departments/Organizations, Partnership Firms, LLPs, Institutions, Undertakings, Proprietorship Firms, Societies and Trusts to obtain the M2MSP and WPAN/WLAN service registration on or before September 30, 2024
DoT notifies further Implementation of the Telecommunications Act, 2023
DoT notifies further Implementation of certain sections under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Sections 6 to 8, 48, and 59(b) of the Act will also be implemented which focus on utilization of spectrum and procedures for granting licenses for various telecommunications activities.
MPERC introduces revised Fees, Fines, and Charges payable to the Commission
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has revised the MPERC (Fees, Fines and Charges) (Revision-I) Regulations, 2010 and notified the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Fees, Fines and Charges) (Revision-II) Regulations, 2024 which revises the fees, fines and charges payable to the commission.
Delhi High Court Clarifies That Pharmacy Course Approvals To Be One-Time
The Delhi High Court has passed a judgment quashing the necessity for yearly continuation of approval for pharmacy course of study. Delhi High Court declared that yearly continuation applications and PERC charges are not authorized by the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Hide Not Thy Poison Within My Food
The Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of the widespread issue of food adulteration in the state. This suo motu action sets a strong precedent for addressing food adulteration, a significant public health concern. The court’s directives call for stricter enforcement, improved infrastructure, and increased public awareness.
Jharkhand HC Adopts The ‘Takes One To Know One’ Barometer For Proving Medical Negligence
The Jharkhand High Court has passed an order clarifying that a private complaint of medical negligence cannot be entertained unless there is prima facie evidence in the form of credible opinion of another doctor to support the stance of negligence. The High Court also relied on the judgments of the Supreme Court in determining this process for proving medical negligence.
