Kerala and Centre to engage in dialogue over funds allocation, SC defers case to Feb 19
The Kerala government has been blaming the Centre for the state's financial woes and in its Budget attacked the Union government stating that it was pushing the southern state towards the worst financial crisis in its history.
Go First insolvency resolution gets 60-day extension from NCLT
Three parties have, so far, shown interest in taking over Go First and also deposited earnest, the resolution professional has told NCLT
NCLT admits insolvency plea against Dream 11's parent co Sporta Technologies
The tribunal has appointed Madan Bajrang Lal Vaishnawa as the Interim Resolution Professional responsible for handling the affairs of the company
MC Explains: Why the courts consider bulldozer demolitions controversial?
The Supreme Court and High Courts have repeatedly held that demolition of a property without prior notice or hearing the other side, will be deemed illegal.
Ashneer Grover seeks waiver of shareholding requirement to pursue case against BharatPe
The NCLT issued notice in the plea and sought for BharatPe's response to it. The case is now likely to come up for hearing in April 2024
Asset attachment under PMLA – What is the right approach?
While confiscation of property derived from or involved in money-laundering is an important objective to give effect to the PMLA, an unclear interpretation could strip a person of his legally acquired assets
Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel, IOC decide to arbitrate dispute on Essar Steels
A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud indicated that the court would list the case formally and pass directions to the parties in this regard
Supreme Court agrees to hear startups' pleas against Google's billing policy
A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, however, refused to pass an interim order protecting these startups from being removed from Google's Play Store
Delhi HC agrees to hear challenge to entry of foreign lawyers in India
A division bench of the HC directed the BCI to file its response to the plea and agreed to list it in April 2024 for a hearing.
UK tribunal dismisses Indian-origin consultant's discrimination case
The newspaper reports that the senior consultant sued her employees over several incidents which she perceived amounted to sex discrimination, race discrimination, harassment and constructive unfair dismissal.
SpiceJet in settlement talks with tech services provider, NCLT told
Raymach moved an insolvency plea against SpiceJet over alleged non-payment of Rs. 2.7 crore
Legal experts divided on whether retweeting defamatory content amounts to defamation
While some lawyers believe abetment to defamation is an addition to the scope of the existing law, others say any defamatory published material is covered by the existing law, and that retweeting is a form of publication.
BCCI objects to Byju's bid to refer dispute to arbitration, NCLT to hear case on Feb 28
Appearing for BCCI, senior counsel Nandakumar argued that they have filed their objections against Byju's application. He told the court that an application to refer a dispute to arbitration is not maintainable in insolvency proceedings.
NCLT issues notice to Byju's on insolvency plea filed by a French firm
Teleperformance, which provided business process outsourcing services to Byju's, says the Indian ed-tech firm owes it more than Rs 4 crore
NCLT issues notice in Surfer Technologies' insolvency plea against Byju's
During the course of the hearing, Surfer argued that Byju's owes them Rs. 2.3 crore and all of them are admitted debts.
NCLT issues notice on Zee’s plea to enforce the merger with Sony
Senior advocate Janak Dwarkadas, who appeared to ZEEL told the NCLT that since it was the tribunal that had approved the merger, it has jurisdiction to entertain petitions to implement the merger.
SC agrees to hear TN's appeal against HC order setting aside ban on online rummy, poker
The apex court has tagged the case with Tamil Nadu government's 2022 appeal which challenged the Madras High Court order which struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021 that had imposed a suspension on online games
SC censures Chandigarh mayor polls returning officer, halts upcoming sitting of MC
The court directed that all poll records including ballot papers and videography of the proceedings to be submitted to the registrar general of the Punjab and Haryana High Court by the evening. The returning officer has been asked to be present in the court on February 19.
SC reserves judgment in IOCL's appeal against Arcelormittal on claim pertaining to Essar Steels
The dispute emanated from a gas supply agreement entered into between Essar Steel Limited and IOCL in 2009, prior to Essar being taken over by Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steels almost a decade later.
Haryana govt challenges HC order quashing law providing 75% quota in private jobs
The case came up for hearing in the Supreme Court on February 5. During the course of the hearing, the SC assured that the case will be listed for final hearing soon.
Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking investigation against Indiabulls over alleged illegalities
The PIL was filed in 2019 by a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Citizens Whistle Blower which is linked to lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
'New criminal laws to focus on justice, old laws focused on punishment' says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi said "He said "Earlier, the focus was on punishment and penal aspects. Now, the focus is on ensuring justice. Therefore, citizens have a sense of assurance rather than fear.”
SC rejects Hemant Soren's plea against ED's arrest in money laundering case
The court further noted that Soren could approach the High Court seeking for the same reliefs he sought from the Supreme Court
Decriminalise more provisions in tax laws in Budget 2024, say lawyers and CAs
Right now, criminal prosecution in income tax law gets triggered even for trivial human errors such as delays in deposit of withholding taxes, they say. These and similar other provisions do not help build an environment of trust between the taxpayer and the authorities, experts say.
