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Landmark Judgment
November 15, 2024

Right to Marry is a Fundamental Right - Supreme Court on Inter-Caste Marriages

Supreme Court held that right to marry a person of one's choice is a fundamental right under Article 21. Police cannot harass inter-caste or inter-religion couples.

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Landmark Judgment
October 28, 2024

Arbitration Awards can be Challenged on Grounds of Patent Illegality

Supreme Court clarifies scope of judicial intervention in arbitration awards under Section 34 of Arbitration Act, 1996.

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Landmark Judgment
September 20, 2024

Speedy Trial is Fundamental Right - Default Bail for Delay in Chargesheet

Supreme Court reiterates that right to speedy trial under Article 21 entitles accused to default bail if investigation not completed within statutory period.

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New Act
July 1, 2024

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 Comes into Force

New criminal procedure code replacing CrPC 1973. Key changes include time limits for judgments, electronic evidence provisions, and victim rights.

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Amendment
July 1, 2024

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 Replaces IPC

New penal code introduces offenses like mob lynching, removes sedition, and adds community service as punishment.

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New Act
July 1, 2024

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 Replaces Evidence Act

New evidence law allows electronic records as primary evidence and expands definition of documents.

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Circular
October 10, 2024

CBIC Extends GST Amnesty Scheme Deadline

Central Board of Indirect Taxes extends amnesty scheme for filing GST appeals until January 31, 2025.

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Notification
September 5, 2024

Income Tax Department Notifies New ITR Forms for AY 2025-26

New ITR forms require additional disclosures for foreign assets and cryptocurrency holdings.

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Circular
August 15, 2024

RBI Circular on Digital Payment Security Controls

New guidelines for banks and payment system providers to enhance digital payment security.

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Legal News
November 20, 2024

Supreme Court Gets 5 New Judges, Strength Now at 34

Five new judges appointed to Supreme Court, including two women judges. Total strength now 34 out of sanctioned 34.

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Legal News
November 10, 2024

National Lok Adalat Settles Over 50 Lakh Cases Nationwide

National Lok Adalat held across all states settled more than 50 lakh pending cases through amicable compromise.

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Legal News
October 25, 2024

E-Courts Phase III Project Approved by Government

₹7,000 crore project approved for digitization of courts, virtual hearings, and AI-assisted case management.

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Year-wise Legal Developments Timeline

2024

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), BNSS & BSA come into force

Three new criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act - major overhaul of criminal justice system.

2023

Women's Reservation Act, 2023 passed

Constitution (106th Amendment) Act reserves 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

2022

Competition (Amendment) Act, 2022

Major amendments to competition law - deal value threshold, settlement mechanism introduced.

2021

Farm Laws Repealed after prolonged protests

Three farm laws repealed by Parliament following nationwide farmers' protest.

2020

Labour Codes enacted

Four labour codes consolidating 29 central labour laws - wages, industrial relations, social security, occupational safety.

Important Landmark Judgments (Quick Reference)

Constitutional Law

  • K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) - Right to Privacy
  • Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) - Section 377 decriminalized
  • Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017) - Triple Talaq struck down
  • Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala (2018) - Sabarimala women entry

Property & Family Law

  • Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2020) - Daughter's coparcenary rights
  • Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018) - Adultery decriminalized
  • Shafin Jahan v. Asokan (2018) - Hadiya case - right to choose partner

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