BUSINESS
Google billing policy case: NCLAT seeks response on Kuku FM, Shaadi, IBDF plea against CCI order
In an order dated March 20, CCI stated that the app makers have not been able to demonstrate a case for the grant of interim relief over completely restraining Google from collecting its fees.
POLITICS
Liquor policy case: Delhi HC seeks ED response on K Kavitha's bail plea
The Delhi High Court fixes May 24 for detailed hearing in the matter. Earlier, a Delhi court declined bail to Kavitha noting that the stage was not right to grant the relief.
BUSINESS
Go First revival in further jeopardy as the airline may lose airport slots, international flying rights
The government had temporarily allocated the flying rights of Go First in the Winter Schedule for 2023 and Summer Schedule for 2024, and these are likely to be made permanent by the end of the month
TRENDS
Interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal for elections will be discriminatory, ED tells SC
In a federal structure, no set of election is more significant than another. Therefore every politician at every level would argue that if he is not released on interim bail, he would suffer irreversible damage, says ED.
BUSINESS
Delhi HC asks Microsoft, Google to seek review of its earlier order on explicit images
The two companies contested a single-judge bench order and said they didn’t have the technology to spot if an image is consensual or not
TRENDS
Jet Airways resolution plan has become a joke: Airline's lenders tell Supreme Court
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for JKC vehemently denied these allegations. According to Rohatgi, JKC never availed the offer made by the lenders since they were anyway supposed to make a payment of Rs. 350 crore. Rohatgi also argued that JKC has spent Rs. 700 crore so far in trying to revive the airline despite the lenders objecting to every move they make.
TRENDS
After 7-year wait, GST Appellate Tribunal may finally be operational soon
The long-awaited GST appellate tribunal finally has a president, raising hopes that the other members of the tribunal will be appointed expeditiously. There are 14,227 appeals pending under the central GST act as of August 2023.
BUSINESS
NCLAT commences hearing Google's appeal against Rs 936 crore antitrust penalty
The appellate tribunal is expected to continue the hearing tomorrow, May 8. Senior advocate Sajan Poovayya appeared for the tech giant and gave an overview of Google play store's business model
POLITICS
SC stays Calcutta HC order terminating jobs of nearly 25,000 West Bengal teachers
The apex court, however, permitted CBI to continue investigating more on the alleged scam, but it cannot take any coercive action. The case will now come up for hearing on July 16.
TRENDS
Misleading ads case: SC says influencers, celebrities should take responsibility for products they endorse
The court has asked the ministry of consumer affairs to file an affidavit on the action taken against misleading advertisements, especially in the food sector
POLITICS
No relief for Kejriwal: SC puts off bail plea hearing; Delhi court extends judicial custody
SC bench says Kejriwal will only be granted relief subject to the condition that he will not discharge any official duties as it may have a “cascading effect”.
TRENDS
SC refuses to entertain plea by Vyapar Mandal against 45 days pay rule under income tax law
The apex court asked the MSMEs, which are a part of the Vyapar Mandal, to approach the high courts should they need any relief.
ECONOMY-2
Karnataka: A fast-growing economy, but poorer northern districts cause of concern
Karnataka is one of India’s most prosperous and industrialised states, here’s a snapshot of its economy. Home to Fortune 500 companies with Bengaluru emerging as a tech capital of the world, the state’s high growth is uneven. With some districts reporting low per capita income.
TRENDS
Ace aviation moves NCLT over difficulties in purchasing Jet Airways aircraft despite SC order
According to the plea, accessed by Moneycontrol, Ace is compelled to file the plea owing to the monitoring committee's delayed and non-co-operative actions regarding the sale of certain aircraft of Jet Airways.
POLITICS
'We may consider interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal due to elections,' says SC
An SC bench, however, made it clear that they were not deciding anything finally and that they were only making this observation as the hearing of the liquor scam case may not get over soon.
POLITICS
Delhi High Court issues notice to CBI, ED on Manish Sisodia's bail plea, next hearing May 8
The court has accepted the former Delhi chief minister's request to meet his wife once a week
TRENDS
GST on online gaming companies: SC likely to hear pleas challenging 28% GST in July
A bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud indicated of hearing in July while hearing a plea filed by Baazi Networks Private Limited , which owns Baazi Games, challenging notices issued to them.
TRENDS
Karnataka should not have notified fact-check unit on grounds of constitutional morality: Sr Advocate Sanjay Jain
The Karnataka government's fact-checking unit, set up to combat fake news and misinformation, especially on social media, began operations in March 2024.However, in the same month, the apex court stayed the notification operationalising the Union government’s fact check unit.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
'Trust ECI to take action,' says Delhi HC while disposing of PIL to curb deep fake videos in Lok Sabha polls
The court disposed of a PIL filed by an organisation called Lawyers Voice seeking directions against the ECI. The court further noted that it cannot pass such orders against the ECI in the middle of elections
TRENDS
Why did the Supreme Court hold that Hindu marriages are not valid unless ceremonies are performed? MC Explains
What are the implications of the Supreme Court ruling? Does the judgement raise questions on the validity of registered marriages? Here’s what it means.
TRENDS
NCLT issues notice in Oppo's insolvency plea against Byju's
Apart from Oppo, two new insolvency pleas have been filed against Byju's in the last one week. They were filed by US based publishing company McGraw Hill education and end-to-end customer experience solutions company Cogent E-services.
TRENDS
'Labour laws contribute 47% of nearly 70k compliances in the country': Teamlease white paper
According to the paper, state-level compliances to labour laws constitute 31,605, i.e. 97 percent of the total labour-related obligations while union-level compliances constitute to about 937
POLITICS
Prajwal Revanna case: What are gag orders? What are some recent instances?
According to reports, Revanna had as far back as June 2023 obtained a gag order against close to 86 media outlets and three individuals from speaking on explicit videos that had surfaced.
TRENDS
SC registry rejects Centre's plea for administrative allocation of telecom spectrum
"The application, in the nature of clarification, in effect, seeks review of the judgment dated 2nd February, 2012, after lapse of over 11 long years, which is impermissible in law," the order of the registry accessed by Moneycontrol said.
