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"Why Centre resisting direction to translate draft EIA in all vernacular languages": Delhi HC

The ASG also claimed that translating it in all 22 languages would create a lot of administrative problems as the government "does not have the wherewithal to carry out the translations".

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Supreme Court Refuses to Grant Interim Protection to Makers of Tandav

The web series has started a debate on blasphemy and talk around OTT regulations has gained traction again.

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NCLT Appoints Insolvency Resolution Professional in Insolvency Proceedings Pertaining to Pioneer Group

In its order NCLT has appointed Mr Ranjeet Verma as the Insolvency Resolution Professional. The IRP has been directed to issue a public announcement as per section 15 of the Act to call for claims from creditors. The next step would be formation of committee of creditoors. .

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Reliance Infrastructure Assures HC of not Creating Third-Party Rights in Over INR 900 Cr Assets

The Court, earlier this month had directed Reliance Infrastructure to maintain status-quo regarding its shareholding in BSES Yamuna Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Ltd. Reliance Infrastructure had an agreement with Shanghai Electric Group for engineering and manufacturing of power plants. Subsequently, Shanghai Electric Group invoked arbitration against Reliance infrastructure on the basis of its failure to pay for the purchased equipment.

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Bombay High Court's Judgement Likely to Set a Dangerous Precedent: AG K.K.Venugopal

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court had recently stated that there must be physical contact with sexual intent and mere groping would amount to molestation under the Indian Penal Code but not the heinous offence of 'sexual assault' under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POSCO) Act.

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Internet Services Temporarily Suspended in Parts of Delhi Considering Public Safety Amid Farmer Protests

"The order states that "in the interest of maintaining public safety and averting public emergency it is necessary and expedient to order the temporary suspension of internet services in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas in NCT of Delhi."

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BW Legal World Global Legal Summit Panel Discussion: White Collar Crimes: Evolution, Trends and the Way Forward

The second edition of the BW Legal Word Global Legal Summit and Legal Leaders Awards for 2020 was conducted virtually with Legists, Jurists, Speakers and Panelists joining from across the Globe.

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Centre Deliberating on Differential Treatment Between Indian and Europen Users Amid WhatsApp Privacy Row

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma "This differential treatment is certainly a cause of concern for the government. It is also a matter of concern for the government that Indian users are being unilaterally subjected to the changes in the privacy policy," he further added that the government was already looking into the issue and has sent a communication to WhatsApp seeking certain information.

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