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.
The International Temples Convention and Expo was recently held at Tirupati. This monumental event brought together temples from 58 countries, representing Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
The climate of Assam is poised for significant changes by 2040, a shift that could severely impact the state’s economy, ecosystems and public health.
Hoping against hope, India is looking at commissioning the ambitious Kaladan project connecting a port in Rakhine (Arakan) state of western Myanmar with the landlocked far eastern part of Bharat through the water and land routes for regular trading.
Yellow fever is a menacing disease which has caused the death of enormous numbers of people in the past.
The phrase ‘the workforce is changing’ is often tossed around, but the truth is far more fundamental. The technological revolution has profoundly transformed human existence, and the working environment is no exception.
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