INDIA
FIR in Delhi Airport Terminal 1 collapse case in sensitive category, not declared heinous crime
The First Information Report filed against unknown persons has charges of negligence causing grievous hurt and death.
INDIA
New criminal laws prioritise victims, upgrade definitions of crime, push for digitising criminal justice system, experts say
The new laws provide greater focus on crimes against women and children, specific laws for financial and cyber crimes, a longer process to file an FIR, greater emphasis on victim rights, speedier trials, and introduction of new offences like hate speech and terrorism.
TRENDS
Excise policy case: Delhi court sends Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12 on CBI's plea
The CBI had sought five-day custody of the Delhi CM on June 26 after it arrested him on the same day in the liquor policy case
TRENDS
Lawyers, litigants brace for new criminal laws that take effect on July 1
Implementing the new laws will require additional training for law enforcement and administrative personnel, straining an already overburdened system.
INDIA
With CBI arrest, Kejriwal will now have to fight a two-front legal battle, experts say
On June 26, the CBI arrested Kejriwal in connection with his role in the liquor policy case, while he was in ED custody for the same case. A Delhi court remanded him to three-day CBI custody the same evening.
BUSINESS
Byju's owes Rs 13 crore for preinstalling app in phones, Oppo tells NCLT
While adjourning the plea till July 3, the NCLT in Bengaluru said it would call the day 'Byju's day' as close to 10 petitions are coming up for hearing on that day.
POLITICS
NEET UG: What right does a coaching centre have to file a petition, SC asks Xylem Learning
The Kerala-based firm filed the plea alleging discrepancies in the NEET under Article 32. Writ petitions are filed under Article 32 only if fundamental rights are violated by a government's action
POLITICS
Liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal accuses CBI of building false narrative through media leaks
Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the CBI, addresses court, denies blaming Manish Sisodia for the excise policy mess
POLITICS
Liquor policy case: Delhi court reserves verdict on CBI's plea seeking Kejriwal's custody
Kejriwal, arrested by CBI earlier in the day, addressed the court and accused the agency of trying to build a false narrative that he blamed Sisodia for the excise policy case
BUSINESS
Byju's settles with Teleperformance, insolvency plea to be withdrawn
The NCLT asked Teleperformance to file a memo saying it wished to withdraw the insolvency plea in view of the settlement
POLITICS
Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal sent to 3 days CBI custody
Kejriwal's earlier petition was against the high court's June 21 order. As the court on June 25 upheld the stay on bail granted to him, the CM has decided to challenge that order
BUSINESS
Byju’s goes to Karnataka HC against NCLT order barring second rights issue
On June 12, the NCLT in Bengaluru directed Byju's to maintain status quo with regard to existing shareholders and their shareholding.
LEGAL
NDA 3.0: Two weeks and two litigation policies
With the announcement of monetary limits for the government to file GST litigation, the NDA government has hit the ground running on two policies in the last two weeks to reduce litigation.
TRENDS
NEET UG: The controversial examination’s roller coaster ride in the Supreme Court
NEET was introduced in 2013 to streamline and democratise admissions medical education in India. The validity of NEET itself was litigated upon in the Supreme Court for eight years between 2012 and 2020. The apex court upheld the examination’s validity in 2020.
ENTERTAINMENT
Darshan Thogudeepa's arrest echoes an 80-year-old murder that ruined the life of Tamil cinema's first superstar
Both Renuka Swamy and Lakshmikanthan were murdered for writing libellous comments/articles. They were both murdered by hired hitmen, and their murders led to the arrest of stars of the Kannada and Tamil film industry, respectively.
POLITICS
NEET UG controversy: 'Even if there is 0.001% negligence, it should be dealt with,' SC says
The court noted that it expects a swift action from the NTA and the government over all the allegations in the NEET UG examinations.
BUSINESS
NDA 3.0: Coalition government unlikely to impact GST reforms, power of tax officers may be reviewed, experts say
Experts opined that certain key issues such as rate rationalisation maybe pushed to the back burner over fears of inflation. However, issues such as placing checks on the powers of tax officers may be considered earlier.
BUSINESS
NCLT directs Byju's to maintain status quo on shareholding amid allegations of violation of order
The order restrained Byju's from going ahead with the second rights issue, which according to the investors commenced on May 13 and was to end on June 13.
BUSINESS
NCLT seeks SpiceJet's response to engine lessor's insolvency plea over $12-mn dues
The tribunal directed SpiceJet to file a response to the plea and listed the case for hearing on August 2. SpiceJet has also raised objections on the maintainability of the plea.
TRENDS
Delhi Water Crisis: SC asks Upper Yamuna River Board to decide on supply of additional water
The court said "The court does not have the expertise to decide even on interim basis which would violate or tinker MoU between the parties. It’s appropriate that it be dealt by UYRB." Delhi has an MoU with Haryana , Uttar Pradesh and Himachal over water sharing.
INDIA
NEET-UG 2024: Centre, NTA cancel grace marks awarded to 1,563 candidates, re-test offered
The apex court has agreed to the suggestion by Centre and NTA and closed the case regarding the issue of grace marks awarded in the NEET-UG exam.
BUSINESS
Modi 3.0: Law minister Arjun Meghwal hits the ground running with national litigation policy
The policy will lay out terms for when a government organisation or ministry can file litigation in court and is aimed at easing the burden on the courts by reducing pendency.
BUSINESS
Go First gets a further 60-day extension from NCLT to complete insolvency resolution
'We are not recording this in the order, but this is the final extension,' the NCLT said while passing the order. This is the fourth extension given to the company at the request of its lenders. The CIRP will now expire on August 3, 2024.
TRENDS
Delhi water crisis: SC seeks AAP govt's response on measures to prevent water wastage
The apex court also came down heavily on Himachal Pradesh for stating that they have an excess water of 137 cusecs while it may not be the case in reality.
