The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that it was, prima facie, not acceptable for compensation disputes arising out of land acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956, to be decided by government-appointed bureaucrats, terming it a systemic disadvantage faced by landowners under the Act.
The 36th Basic Course in Legislative Drafting, organised by the Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR), Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, was inaugurated here, for officers of the state governments and Union Territories.
A government report that spends more than a decade in a drawer tells a story regardless of what is written on its pages.
The public debate about whether an Indian passport proves citizenship has brought back an important legal question.
In a short span of time, the Supreme Court used Article 142 in two Tamil Nadu cases involving intimate relationships.
Serampore or Shrirampur, call it what you may, this little historic town in Bengal is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring old colonial settlements.
Dear reader, have you ever had sweet and sour chicken? You did right? Good! Let me also narrate one such sweet and sour story.
Vintage cars are not just an object of fascination but rather a testament to the progression of history, technology, artistic craftsmanship and the evolving automotive landscape.
On 9 October, 2024, the world of industries lost a doyen, Ratan Navroz Tata. He was 82. He left behind a legacy across several sectors. But one of them, automobiles, was especially close to his heart. And among them, Nano was really special.
When The Statesman is holding the vintage and classic car rally for the 54th year, it will not be out of context to remember and pay our respect to those who had brought back to life these cars.
