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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Central Information Commission (CIC) has voiced concern that "some public authorities continue to deny information without adequate reasons", and asserted that merely citing exemption clauses in the RTI Act is insufficient. The CIC emphasised that exemptions should not be interpreted in a way that would "shadow the very right itself". Highlighting the importance of reasoned decision-making, the CIC, which serves as the highest adjudicating body for RTI-related complain ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson called for a fundamental shift in how independent directors function, saying boardroom independence in India often remains procedural and does not translate into effective oversight. Companies must move beyond compliance-driven structures towards fostering diverse perspectives and constructive dissent within boards, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey at a corporate governance event organised by CII on Monday. The next phase of governanc ...Read More >
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, March 31, alleged that the proposed draft amendments to IT rules will allow the government to ban independent journalists' content and prove detrimental to free press in India. "The draft IT rules are proof that the govt is allergic to free press. If notified, these rules will allow the govt to ban any independent journalist's online content. Indians heavily rely on independent jour ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) American singer and actor Nick Jonas said 'happy birthday my love' as he penned a belated birthday wish for his better half, Priyanka Chopra. As PeeCee turned 43 on Friday, Nick treated the InstaUsers with a romantic picture of the lovebirds. The photo showed Nick kissing Priyanka on the neck as the two posed on the beach, with fire burning in the backdrop. Wishing his lady love on her birthday, he wrote, "Nothing brings me more joy in this life than celebratin ...Read More >
Mezivolu T Therieh (NJS), District & Sessions Judge, Phek speaking during the event on July 17. Mezivolu T Therieh (NJS), District & Sessions Judge, Phek and former Registrar of the Supreme Court of India, on Friday stated that while the media has a big role in protecting the identity of a child -- whether it is accused, victim or witness -- she underscored that children are the most vulnerable sections of society. She was speaking as the resource person at the one-day workshop on "Understandi ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday called 1975 Emergency a dark chapter in India's history and added that this should serve as a reminder for everyone and everywhere, that democracy cannot be taken for granted. In a strongly-worded Op-Ed in a leading daily, the Congress MP said that the Emergency, imposed in 1975, demonstrated how fragile democratic institutions can be trampled upon, even in a country where they are ostensibly robust and remind ...Read More >
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) has joined the Madrid e-filing system. This update, which has recently been implemented, allows international trade mark registrations based on Swedish marks to be filed and administered through an online portal provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The update is a positive change for businesses, as it significantly eases the process of usi ...Read More >
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