News stories about "petitions" in India.

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Sena row: Possible some Maharashtra MLAs from both sides may get disqualified or none at all, legal experts say

Legal experts in Mumbai discuss the possibility of some MLAs from both sides getting disqualified or none at all. The decision of the assembly Speaker will be based on constitutional provisions and will be legally sustainable. Key Points

Times Of India

Sena row: Possible some Maharashtra MLAs from both sides may get disqualified or none at all, legal experts say

Legal experts in Mumbai discuss the possibility of some MLAs from both sides getting disqualified or none at all. The decision of the assembly Speaker will be based on constitutional provisions and will be legally sustainable. Key Points

Times Of India

Sena row: Possible some Maharashtra MLAs from both sides may get disqualified or none at all, legal experts say

Legal experts in Mumbai discuss the possibility of some MLAs from both sides getting disqualified or none at all. The decision of the assembly Speaker will be based on constitutional provisions and will be legally sustainable. Key Points

Times Of India

Sena row: Possible some Maharashtra MLAs from both sides may get disqualified or none at all, legal experts say

Legal experts in Mumbai discuss the possibility of some MLAs from both sides getting disqualified or none at all. The decision of the assembly Speaker will be based on constitutional provisions and will be legally sustainable. Key Points

Times Of India

Sena row: Possible some Maharashtra MLAs from both sides may get disqualified or none at all, legal experts say

Legal experts in Mumbai discuss the possibility of some MLAs from both sides getting disqualified or none at all. The decision of the assembly Speaker will be based on constitutional provisions and will be legally sustainable. Key Points

Times Of India

Sena row: Possible some Maharashtra MLAs from both sides may get disqualified or none at all, legal experts say

Legal experts in Mumbai discuss the possibility of some MLAs from both sides getting disqualified or none at all. The decision of the assembly Speaker will be based on constitutional provisions and will be legally sustainable. Key Points

Times Of India

What are your chances of getting an H-1B visa? These stats will give you an idea

H-1B visas is one of the most popular work the United States offers. It it a work permit that allows foreign workers to go to the United States and work for American companies. The US Congress has set the current annual regular cap for the H-1B category at 65,000. Key Points

Economic Times

HC grants interim stay on RBI circulars allowing banks to declare account as fraudulent without hearing

The Bombay High Court has issued an interim stay on the effect of circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India, which empower banks to declare an account as fraudulent without a hearing. The court has granted the stay until September 11, when it will hold hearings on petitions filed by Jet Airways' former owners Naresh Goyal and Anita Goyal, which will challenge the central bank's approach, saying that denying borrowers a chance to be heard violates the principle of natural justice. Key Points

Economic Times

Putin's campaign presents scores of boxes filled with petitions backing his run in March election

Russian election law requires independent candidates to present at least 300,000 signatures gathered from 40 regions of the country to get on the ballot.... Key Points

The Tribune India

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on pleas against 1994 order increasing OBC quota

Issue of OBC reservation in focus in the midst of ongoing Maratha quota stir. While Marathas have asked to be included among OBCs, the demand has been opposed by OBC community. Key Points

ThePrint

Pleas seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage reflects urban elitist views: Centre tells Supreme Co

The Indian government has told the country's Supreme Court that any legal recognition of same-sex marriage would require legislative change, and that it was the competent legislature and not judicial bodies who should decide the issue. An application has been submitted to the court, questioning its jurisdiction if it were to prayer the judicial creation of a social institution, which the government says would seriously affect the interests of every citizen. Key Points

Economic Times

With hearing of Maharashtra MLAs’ disqualification pleas today, a look at Sena vs Sena saga so far

Disqualification petitions are pending against 34 MLAs — 20 from CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv & all 14 from Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). Any delay in proceedings will benefit Shinde. Key Points

ThePrint

NCLAT defers hearing on Google's Play Store billing policy to July 5

The three funds worth collective target of Rs. 500 crores focussed on backing GIFT City- based start-ups. Key Points

Business Today

'Alert, not alarmed,' says SC after Modi govt & ED caution against pleas challenging PMLA judgment

Last year, SC upheld provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Law officers argue a 3-judge bench cannot revisit ruling by a similar bench. Case to be heard on 24 November. Key Points

ThePrint

How legal battle on same-sex marriage unfolded over the yrs — petitioners' cases to govt's objections

Through court hearings, an insight into LGBTQ+ community’s struggle for equal rights. petitions challenge provisions of Special Marriage Act, Hindu Marriage Act & Foreign Marriage Act. Key Points

ThePrint

40 Shinde Sena MLAs, 14 from Uddhav camp get notices over disqualification pleas

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar issued notices to 54 MLAs -- 40 from the Eknath Shinde camp and 14 from the Uddhav Thackeray -- seeking their responses in the disqualification petitions against them. The MLAs have been given seven days to respond. Key Points

India Today