Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Disabled Medical Aspirants
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) to pursue medical education. The Court directed the government to take necessary steps to ensure reasonable accommodation for PwDs in medical colleges.
Supreme Court Mandates Non-Negotiable Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities
The Supreme Court of India has pronounced a judgment upholding the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs). It has also directed the government to take immediate steps to ensure accessibility in public spaces and services.
Supreme Court Rejects Reference to Larger Bench on Medical Professionals and Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court of India has declined to refer its judgment which excluded legal professionals from the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (CPA), to a larger bench. The bench held that the question of whether other professionals, besides legal professionals, should be covered under the CPA could be considered in future cases with relevant factual scenarios.
Draft amendments to the Commercial Courts Act, 2015
The draft Bill and tabular statement can be accessed at https://legalaffairs.gov.in/. Comments on the draft Bill may be sent by email on avnit.singh[at]gov[dot]in and ndiac-dla[at]gov[dot]in latest by 22.11.2024.
CBIC introduces relaxations for Customs Cargo Service Providers
These measures aim to reduce operational costs and compliance burdens for CCSPs, that play a crucial role in handling of imported and exported goods. The changes are part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to reduce the cost and compliance burden, improve the efficiency of EXIM operations, and facilitate global trade.
RBI clarification regarding Reporting of Foreign Exchange Transactions to Trade Repository
Authorised Dealer shall report all FX contracts executed with clients to the TR of CCIL in a phased manner.
UGC announces Ph.D. Excellence Citation
In an effort to promote good quality research in Indian Universities, the UGC has instituted the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” to identify and felicitate the winners from different streams annually.
Environment Protection (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024
The Central Pollution Board, State Pollution Control Boards, Pollution Control Committees, Commission for Air Quality Management and Integrated Regional Offices of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in their respective jurisdictions, through their authorized Officers, or any other persons, may file a complaint in Form-I through electronic means or speed post or by hand to the adjudicating officer regarding any contravention committed under sections 7, 8 , 9, 10 and 11 of the Act.
