LEGAL-TRENDS
No immediate relief for Amazon against ED probe as high court defers hearing
Court made a prima facie observation that it was not convinced with Amazon’s case. However, for want of certain documents and precedents, it deferred the hearing.
BUSINESS
Explained: What it means for NGOs that lost their FCRA registration
These organisations can continue to function with funds raised locally, but the scope of their work may shrink substantially.
BUSINESS
Delhi HC junks Future group's plea over ending arbitration with Amazon
Future group’s case hinged on the December 2021 order of the Competition Commission of India which had kept in abeyance its approval for the 2019 investment deal between Amazon and Future Coupons Pvt Ltd
LEGAL-TRENDS
Delhi High Court reserves order on Subramanian Swamy’s plea against Air India sale to Tatas
Swamy has sought a detailed investigation into the disinvestment process which, he claimed, was rigged in favour of Tatas
BUSINESS
Delhi High Court reserves order on Future group plea to end arbitration with Amazon
The court will pronounce its order on Future group’s plea at 4.30 PM on January 4, it said.
LEGAL-TRENDS
CCI directs probe against Apple in app-market case over alleged antitrust activities
The case against Apple pertains to its control over the app market for iOS ecosystem, according to the order from the anti-trust watchdog.
INDIA
2021 Year-Ender: A lookback at crucial developments in the Supreme Court
The top court grabbed the headlines over its handling of cases concerning the fundamental rights of citizens, especially incarcerated journalists.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Explained: How judges are appointed and why there is a fresh debate around it
Owing to the long process involved in the appointment of judges, the delays and latches cannot be affixed to any one of the bodies involved in the mechanism.
LEGAL-TRENDS
How effective can raising marriageable age for girls be?
LEGAL-TRENDS
Amazon-Future: What the CCI order means for Amazon, Future group, and Reliance Industries
The convoluted tussle between the US-based Amazon and Kishore Biyani-led Future group saw many rounds of courtroom battles.
TRENDS
Explained: What is the amendment to the NDPS Act and why is the Opposition protesting
The bill was introduced to make a correction in the drafting of the law post its amendment in 2014, and introduces a change to Section 27A which deals with punishment for financing illicit traffic and harbouring offenders.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Supreme Court agrees to examine if aggregator apps are violating gig workers’ fundamental rights
The plea highlights that gig-workers are given employee rights in several foreign jurisdictions.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Why Supreme Court recommended appellate body for motor accident claims
An appellate tribunal would not only speed up the disposal of such cases, it would also ease the case burden on the high courts.
ENVIRONMENT
Air Pollution: SC asks air quality management panel to consider lifting restrictions
The apex court has directed Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to comply with its order on payment of wages to workers left without income after industrial activities were prohibited
LEGAL-TRENDS
Explained: Why the government wants to amend the law on notaries
One of the proposals is to limit the tenure of notaries public to 15 years so that younger aspirants get a chance to join the profession. However, the move may adversely affect those who have taken up notary practice as their sole profession
BUSINESS
The long and tumultuous journey of Amtek Auto’s insolvency process
The beleaguered auto parts maker was among the first batch of bankrupt companies to be referred for insolvency resolution back in 2017 but the hurdles faced in this instant case made the road to revival a long and bumpy one.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Explained: Why demands for the repeal of AFSPA are growing again
The law that empowers the army and protects it from prosecution while acting against insurgency has often been criticised for diluting the rights of civilians. The killings in Nagaland earlier this month has once again brought AFSPA into focus
ENVIRONMENT
Air Pollution: SC seeks implementation of steps suggested by Centre and Delhi
The apex court will continue to monitor the situation pertaining to toxic air in NCR and will hear the case next on December 10 for a review.
ENVIRONMENT
Air Pollution: SC raps Centre, Delhi, asks to come up with 'serious solutions'
The bench asks government lawyers to bring forth details of the commission members, actions taken, detailed break-up of main source of air pollution, and serious suggestions to arrest the problem
LEGAL-TRENDS
Amtek Auto Insolvency: Supreme Court sets 4-week deadline for implementing DVI’s resolution plan
The beleaguered auto parts maker was among the companies that featured in Reserve Bank of India’s first list of bankrupt companies to be referred for resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code back in 2017.
LEGAL-TRENDS
“Waited long enough”, Supreme Court to hear Vijay Mallya’s contempt case in January for final disposal
Vijay Mallya’s personal presence is not possible due to the legal proceedings going on in the UK where the fugitive is residing currently.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Yes Bank-Dish TV Dispute: SC stays police notice to freeze voting rights
Yes Bank had disbursed loans of Rs 5,270 crore to Essel group and its sister concerns between 2016 and 2018
BUSINESS
Tuticorin copper smelter facing severe damage, needs critical maintenance work, Vedanta tells Supreme Court
With the Tuticorin region expected to continue to receive heavy rainfall, the need for carrying out maintenance work for the plant’s assets and structure becomes critical, the company stresses.
LEGAL-TRENDS
SC grants 2 more weeks to Amazon in CCI case over Future Group deal
CCI had concluded hearing in the matter last week where the central issue was essentially questioning the validity of the 2019 deal between Amazon and Future Coupons
