SC directs States to file affidavits on premature release policy compliance within 2 months

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to submit compliance affidavits within two months, confirming adherence to its February 18 guidelines on the premature release of convicts under Section 432 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and Section 473 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023….

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NCLAT upholds dismissal of insolvency plea against DLF, Cites pre-existing disputes

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday rejected an appeal by Drilltech Engineers that challenged the Chandigarh Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for refusing to initiate insolvency proceedings against real estate giant DLF Limited. The appellate bench, headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan (Chairperson) and comprising…

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Punjab Govt overhauls legal team

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) In a significant administrative move, the Punjab Government on Wednesday announced the continuation and appointment of multiple law officers in the office of the Advocate General (AG), tasked with handling the State’s litigation before Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. The comprehensive reshuffle and extension…

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Electronic death registration data to be used for updation of electoral rolls

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday introduced new initiatives aimed at improving the accuracy of electoral rolls, making the voting process more convenient for citizens. These measures include utilising electronic death registration records to review electoral rolls, issuing standardised photo ID cards to Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and…

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