Monthly Legal News Update for May 2023 in India
1. New E-Payment Platform "ePath" Introduced by Supreme Court
- - On May 1, 2023, the Supreme Court introduced "ePath," a new electronic payment hub to facilitate seamless transactions for payments to the Supreme Court.
2. Government Launches "Sanchaar Saathi" to Detect AI-Based Frauds
- - On May 1, 2023, the government launched "Sanchaar Sathi," a portal aimed at detecting AI-based frauds and assisting in securing personal data in case of a stolen phone.
3. Expansion of Services for Dealers Representatives by Supreme Court
- - On May 1, 2023, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of services for Dealers Representatives (DRs) beyond securities, allowing them to engage in investment finance, financial planning, and restricted dealing.
4. Tamil Nadu Government Upholds Freedom of Religion in Supreme Court
- - On May 1, 2023, the Tamil Nadu Government defended the spread of Christianity by missionaries in the state, citing the freedom of religion guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.
5. Finance Ministry Permits Adhaar-Based Client Verification for 22 Finance Companies
- - On May 2, 2023, the Finance Ministry allowed 22 companies, including Amazon India and IIFL Finance, to conduct Adhaar-based client verification.
6. Record-High UPI Transactions in April, Announced on May 2
- - On May 2, 2023, NPCI reported an all-time high of Rs. 14.7 trillion in UPI transactions for April, while IMPS transactions declined.
7. Uttar Pradesh Government and Canara Bank Lead in GeM Portal Purchases
- - On May 3, 2023, Uttar Pradesh became the largest buyer of goods and services on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM Portal), with Canara Bank being the largest purchaser among state-owned banks.
8. India Seeks $55 Million Funding from Pandemic Fund
- - On May 3, 2023, India sought $55 million in funding from the Pandemic Fund to enhance pandemic prevention and response capabilities.
9. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Bail Pleas for Delhi 2020 Riots
- - On May 3, 2023, the Supreme Court refused to hear bail pleas filed by Delhi Police for three students involved in the Delhi 2020 riots.
10. Committee Appointed by Centre to Examine Alternative Capital Punishment Methods
- On May 3, 2023, the Centre announced its intention to appoint a committee to examine alternative methods for capital punishment.
11. UGC Launches "UTSAH" Website for NEP Implementation
- On May 3, 2023, the UGC rebranded its website to "UTSAH" (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education) to align with the implementation of NEP 2020.
12. Supreme Court Allows Chhattisgarh to Implement 58% Reservation Law
- On May 4, 2023, the Supreme Court granted temporary concession to Chhattisgarh for implementing the 58% reservation law for recruitment, addressing manpower shortages.
13. India's Exports Fall by 12.7%, Announced on May 4
- On May 4, 2023, the Ministry of Commerce reported a 12.7% decline in India's exports, leading to a 20-month low trade deficit.
14. Google Likely to Challenge NCLAT's Order in Google-Android Case
- On May 4, 2023, Google considered challenging NCLAT's order in the Google-Android case, which upheld a CCI penalty but set aside four non-monetary directions.
15. Project Collaboration Agreement Signed Between Health Research Department and WHO
- On May 5, 2023, a Project Collaboration Agreement was signed between the Health Research Department and WHO to enhance access to assistive technology and boost research and innovation.
16. Supreme Court Objects to Politicization of Matters
- On May 7, 2023, the Supreme Court objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's politicization of matters related to a 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka.
17. Ministry of MSME Launches "IHD" Platform for Healthcare and Manufacturing
- On May 7, 2023, the Ministry of MSME launched the "IHD" (India Health Dialogue) platform to support MSMEs in healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
18. Surrogacy Expenses to Be Covered by Health Insurance as per IRDAI
- On May 7, 2023, IRDAI announced that surrogacy expenses for families with medical and financial challenges would be covered by health insurance.
19. Expert Panel Formed by IRDAI to Reform "Mental Health Cover"
- On May 7, 2023, IRDAI formed a 5-member expert committee to reform "mental health cover" in collaboration with NIMHANS.
20. UGC Launches "UGC-Chayan" Portal for Central University Recruitment
- On May 8, 2023, UGC launched the "UGC-Chayan" portal to streamline and enhance the recruitment process for central universities.
21. SEBI Introduces "Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)" for Listed Companies
- On May 9, 2023, SEBI introduced "Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)" for companies planning to list non-convertible securities, securitized debt instruments, and security receipts.
22. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Introduces "C-PACE" for Company Strike-Off
- On May 9, 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced "C-PACE" to centralize the strike-off of company names and reduce stress on the Registry.
23. Supreme Court Temporarily Delays Promotion of 68 Judicial Officers in Gujarat
- On May 9, 2023, the Supreme Court temporarily delayed the promotion of 68 judicial officers in Gujarat, pending a plea contesting the High Court's recommendation.
24. State Elections Held in Karnataka
- On May 10, 2023, Karnataka held legislative assembly elections to choose all 224 members of the assembly, with results announced on May 13, 2023.
25. Supreme Court Clarifies Delhi Governance Powers
- On May 10, 2023, the Supreme Court clarified that 'public order,' 'police,' and 'land' services are not included in NCTD's legislative and executive authority but affirmed its authority over certain services crucial for NCTD's administration.
26. "YUVA-PRATIBHA- Singing Talent Hunt" Launched by MyGov
- On May 10, 2023, MyGov launched "YUVA-PRATIBHA- Singing Talent Hunt" to promote Indian music and make it accessible to a wider audience.
27. India's Rank Falls in World Freedom Index
- On May 11, 2023, India's ranking in the World Freedom Index dropped to 161 out of 180, as reported by RSF (Reporters without Borders).
28. Union Health Ministry Launches "SAKSHAM" Learning Management Information System
- On May 12, 2023, the Union Health Ministry launched "SAKSHAM," a Learning Management Information System to enhance knowledge in health management.
29. India-Bangladesh "50-Startups Exchange" Program Launched
- On May 13, 2023, the "50-Startups Exchange" program was launched, promoting the exchange of startups between India and Bangladesh across various sectors.
30. NCLT Admits Go First's Insolvency Plea
- On May 13, 2023, NCLT admitted Go First's plea for voluntary insolvency, initiating the resolution process for the company.
31. Ministry of Home Affairs Prepares New Model Prisons Act
- On May 14, 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs prepared the Model Prisons Act, 2023, focusing on humane conditions and prisoner rehabilitation.
32. "Harit Sagar- Green Port Guidelines, 2023" Launched
- On May 14, 2023, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the "Harit Sagar Guidelines, 2023" to achieve zero carbon emissions in port development.
33. Digital Health Cards with Insurance for Municipal School Children in Uttar Pradesh
- On May 16, 2023, the Urban Development Department in Uttar Pradesh launched a program to create digital health cards for municipal school children and provide health insurance.
34. Reservation for Backward Classes in Haryana's Urban Local Bodies
- On May 16, 2023, the Haryana Government provided reservations for backward classes in urban local bodies based on the recommendations of the Haryana Backward Classes Commission.
35. Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 Enforced
- On May 18, 2023, certain provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 came into force, amending aspects related to anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and more.
36. Supreme Court Pauses Bengal's Ban on "The Kerala Story" Movie
- On May 18, 2023, the Supreme Court paused West Bengal's ban on the movie "The Kerala Story" but requested a disclaimer indicating it's a work of fiction.
37. NTPC and NPCIL Partner for Nuclear Power Plants
- On May 18, 2023, NTPC and NPCIL announced a partnership to jointly develop nuclear power plants in India, starting with two Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor projects.
38. Removal of Rs. 2000 Notes from Circulation Announced
- On May 19, 2023, RBI announced the removal of Rs. 2000 notes from circulation, with an exchange deadline of September 30, 2023.
39. Supreme Court Clears Adani of Price Manipulation Allegations
- On May 19, 2023, a panel of domain experts in the Supreme Court cleared the Adani Group of price manipulation allegations and endorsed their efforts to provide comfort to retail investors.
40. Supreme Court Upholds Laws for Animal Sports like Jallikattu
- On May 19, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of laws governing animal sports like Jallikattu, emphasizing reducing animal pain and suffering.
41. India Bans Apple Imports
- On May 20, 2023, India banned apple imports where the import price is less than or equal to Rs 50 per kilogram, except for Bhutan.
42. World Bank Approves $82 Million Loan for Preventing Zoonotic Diseases
- On May 21, 2023, the World Bank approved an $82 million loan to India for preventing zoonotic and endemic diseases, strengthening the One Health approach.
43. PhonePe Introduces UPI-LITE for Low-Value Transactions
- On May 22, 2023, PhonePe introduced UPI-LITE, a feature for low-value transactions below Rs. 200, processed directly on its app.
44. Supreme Court Clarifies Security Provided by Third Parties in Debt Recovery
- On May 24, 2023, the Supreme Court clarified that security provided by judgment debtors in the form of a rental store owned by a third party cannot be accepted as security in debt recovery.
45. Global Internal Displacement Report 2023 Released
- On May 24, 2023, the Global Internal Displacement Report 2023 highlighted a 40% increase in people displaced due to natural disasters in 2022.
46. Vande Bharat Express Inaugurated for Dehradun-Delhi Route
- On May 25, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vande Bharat Express train operating between Dehradun and New Delhi.
47. ISRO Launches Online Training Program "START"
- On May 25, 2023, ISRO launched the "START" (Space, Science, and Technology Awareness Training) program to provide introductory-level training to students in physical sciences and technology.
48. NITI Ayog's 8th Governing Council Meeting
- On May 27, 2023, NITI Ayog held its 8th Governing Council Meeting with the theme "Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India."
49. Inauguration of India's New Parliament Building
- On May 28, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building with religious ceremonies and the unveiling of a national plaque.
50. Wrestlers' Protest at Jantar Mantar
- On May 28, 2023, a clash between police and protesting wrestlers occurred when they marched towards the new parliament building inauguration, leading to the clearance of Jantar Mantar.
51. Supreme Court Rules on Security Provided by Third Parties
- On May 28, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's ruling that security provided by a judgment debtor in the form of a rental store owned by a third party cannot be recognized as security.
52. Manipur Violence Continues with 40 Kuki Militants Killed
- On May 29, 2023, after 26 days of violence in Manipur, at least 40 Kuki militants were reported killed in military operations.
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