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Lawful surveillance data destroyed every 6 months, govt tells HC

Lawful surveillance data destroyed every 6 months, govt tells HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The matter came up before Justice Subramonium Prasad who listed it for hearing on October 16.

PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes dismissed

PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes dismissed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the RBI's decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad, which had reserved its order on the PIL on May 30, rejected the plea. Petitioner Rajneesh Bhaskar Gupta has contended that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has no power to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation and only the Centre could have taken a decision in this regard.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Delhi HC stays JNU's disciplinary action against Kanhaiya Kumar

Delhi HC stays JNU's disciplinary action against Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The court also sought an undertaking from Kanhaiya that he will allow the university to function properly and there will be no agitation.

HC quashes JNU disciplinary action against Kanhaiya, others

HC quashes JNU disciplinary action against Kanhaiya, others

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Apart from the charge of indiscipline against them, the students in their pleas had also challenged their punishment, which ranged from rustication for a few semesters to withdrawal of hostel facilities and fines.

Cong's bank accounts 'unfrozen' after I-T action claim

Cong's bank accounts 'unfrozen' after I-T action claim

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

This has affected all political activity of the party, Maken said at a press conference.

Does Sahara group come under RTI Act? Sebi gets a query!

Does Sahara group come under RTI Act? Sebi gets a query!

Rediff.com29 May 2013

After Sebi rejected the information sought from it through an Right To Information application in this regard, the appellant approached the Appellate Authority but the appeal has been rejected there also.

Hand over central lab report to J&J: HC tells Maha

Hand over central lab report to J&J: HC tells Maha

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

A vacation bench of Justices NJ Jamadar and Sharmila Deshmukh passed the decision on Wednesday while hearing a petition filed by the company challenging two orders of the state government.

Notices issued to CCI, Future Coupons over Amazon's plea

Notices issued to CCI, Future Coupons over Amazon's plea

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday issued notices over the petition filed by e-commerce major Amazon, challenging a recent order passed by the fair trade regulator CCI that suspended the over-two-year-old approval for its deal with Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL). The appellate tribunal has directed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and FCPL to file their reply in next 10 days and Amazon to file a rejoinder over it. It has directed to list the matter on February 2, for next hearing.

SC rejects Custom's plea against Adani firms

SC rejects Custom's plea against Adani firms

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed the customs department against Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML), Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (APRL) and others in a case pertaining to alleged over-valuation of imported goods. "We have heard Balbir Singh, Additional Solicitor General appearing for the appellant(s), and Mukul Rohatgi, senior counsel appearing for the respondents, at length. "We are of the considered opinion that the matters are concluded by the findings of fact recorded by the authorities below and the impugned order(s) does not require any interference at our behest.

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Quoting Greek philosopher Socrates, Justice Bopanna emphasised that there are four qualities that are expected of a judge -- to hear courteously, to consider soberly, to answer wisely and to decide impartially.

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

In a huge relief, an appellate court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, arrested in an alleged case of espionage in August 2022.

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Bengaluru-headquartered company said the 'draft assessment order' from tax authorities for 2008-09 fiscal has arised primarily due to denial of deduction under section 10A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in respect of profit earned by its undertaking in the Software Technology Park at Bengaluru.

Selling Jewellery? You Can Save Capital Gains Tax

Selling Jewellery? You Can Save Capital Gains Tax

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Taxpayers seeking to save tax from the sale of gold (including inherited) should reinvest the capital gains in residential property to avail of the benefit provided by Section 54F.

Rs 3,500 cr income tax notices: Cong gets SC relief

Rs 3,500 cr income tax notices: Cong gets SC relief

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

In a relief for the Congress, the Income Tax department on Monday told the Supreme Court that it will not take any coercive action against the opposition party for tax demand notices of Rs 3,500 crore approximately in view of Lok Sabha elections.

NRIs, Are You Aware Of Indian Tax Rules?

NRIs, Are You Aware Of Indian Tax Rules?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Understanding tax residency rules and maintaining proper documentation is imperative to ensure smooth tax compliance.

TDSAT rejects RCom plea against COAI

TDSAT rejects RCom plea against COAI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Telecom tribunal TDSAT on Monday rejected a contempt application filed by Anil Ambani group company Reliance Communications against Cellular Operators Association of India, for allegedly taking the legal battle on spectrum for a media trial.

Pre-trial stay on news hits freedom of speech, rules SC in Bloomberg vs Zee

Pre-trial stay on news hits freedom of speech, rules SC in Bloomberg vs Zee

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against publication of a news article barring in exceptional cases as it may have severe ramifications for the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public's right to know, the Supreme Court has said.

No relief for Cong as HC rejects pleas against tax re-assessment

No relief for Cong as HC rejects pleas against tax re-assessment

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The party has contested the reassessment proceedings, claiming they were barred by limitation.

GST Council likely to approve tribunal blueprint this month

GST Council likely to approve tribunal blueprint this month

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which is likely to meet in the third or fourth week of June, is set to clear the operational framework of the much-awaited GST appellate tribunal, which will deal with tax disputes and streamline resolution. "The final blueprint, mainly the operational part, is expected to be presented in the GST Council meeting for approval. "This will pave the way for the tribunal to be functional, both at the central and state levels," said a senior government official, who expects the tribunal to be up and running by November.

How is our info useful to you: PMO asks RTI applicant

How is our info useful to you: PMO asks RTI applicant

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In an apparent violation of the Right to Information Act, the Public Information Officer at the Prime Minister's Office has refused to provide information to an applicant, saying he failed to show how it was "useful" to him "either personally, socially or nationally".

Public authority's power only to be used for public good, says SC

Public authority's power only to be used for public good, says SC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

A public authority possesses power only to use it for public good and this imposes a solemn duty on the State to act impartially and to adopt a procedure of allotment of licence which is 'fair play in action,' the Supreme Court has said.

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order, defers hearing till Aug 14

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order, defers hearing till Aug 14

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The bench noted even the high court has said in its judgement that 80 per cent of the work related to the survey has been completed.

Man gets govt job 28 years after application, with SC's help

Man gets govt job 28 years after application, with SC's help

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Twenty-eight years after a man applied for a job in the postal department, the Supreme Court has ordered his appointment noting that there was an error in holding him ineligible for the post.

NGO in fight for info on I-T returns of MPs, MLAs

NGO in fight for info on I-T returns of MPs, MLAs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

A hearing on making the income tax returns of members of Parliament public was held on Thursday at the Central Information Commission premises in New Delhi.

Vodafone may have to pay $1 bn tax

Vodafone may have to pay $1 bn tax

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

With the Supreme Court declining to intervene in the tax demand case against it Friday, mobile service company Vodafone faces a potential tax demand of up to $2 billion (Rs 9,800 crore) from the tax authorities.

Google slams CCI enquiry; says it's 'tainted'

Google slams CCI enquiry; says it's 'tainted'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Google has termed as "tainted" the investigations done against it by CCI, contending that the two informants on whose complaint the fair trade regulator has initiated the enquiry were working at the same office that was investigating the tech major. This was "against the principles of natural justice", Google said in the petition filed before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), adding the Competition Commission of India (CCI) should have refrained from initiating an investigation based on a complaint filed by their own employees. "At the very least, the Commission could have debarred the Informants from working in the DG office while the investigation was ongoing, to ensure that the investigating officer was able to impartially assess the case without any influence, such that no concerns could arise on the independence of the investigation," said Google.

iGate faces unsettled tax demands

iGate faces unsettled tax demands

Rediff.com26 May 2013

iGate said these demands are not tenable and the NASDAQ-listed firm has approached the requisite appellate authorities.

I-T wants bad debt certified: claiming deductions

I-T wants bad debt certified: claiming deductions

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

The Income Tax department has suggested an amendment for taxation of bad debt to the Central Board of Direct Taxes

'18% GST on parathas, as they are not ready-to-eat'

'18% GST on parathas, as they are not ready-to-eat'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The controversy over the goods and services tax (GST) rate on food products refuses to die. Now, the Gujarat-based authority of advance rulings (AAR) has ruled that 'parathas' would attract 18 per cent GST. The applicant, Vadilal Industries, sought to know whether various kinds of 'parathas' supplied by them would attract five per cent GST in line with 'khakhra', plain chapati or 'roti'.

POCSO victim shouldn't be traumatised again in court by reliving incident: HC

POCSO victim shouldn't be traumatised again in court by reliving incident: HC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Justice Jasmeet Singh noted that arguments in court proceedings include assertions doubting the victim's integrity and character while she is forced to be present in the same space as the person who has allegedly violated her.

Locals win battle against state over thermal plant

Locals win battle against state over thermal plant

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

The Andhra Pradesh government's attempt to ride roughshod over the Environment Protection Act 1986 to allow a massive private thermal power plant on the wetlands of Srikakulam district has failed.

Malegaon blast: HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea

Malegaon blast: HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Among other grounds for seeking discharge, Purohit had claimed lack of sanction under relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure to prosecute him.

IRDA for changes in Insurance Act

IRDA for changes in Insurance Act

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority on Monday proposed major amendments in the Insurance Act,

Sedition row: JNU panel upholds punishment for Umar Khalid, Kanhaiya Kumar

Sedition row: JNU panel upholds punishment for Umar Khalid, Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The JNU panel had in 2016 recommended rustication of Khalid and two other students and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Kumar.

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The judge set aside the order of the principal district judge, Villupuram, acquitting Ponmudy and his wife in the case.

CEC's  letter seeking Chawla's ouster released

CEC's letter seeking Chawla's ouster released

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

In a curious case of the right hand not knowing what the left is doing, the Law Ministry has released the letter written by former Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami to the President seeking removal of fellow Election Commissioner Navin Chawla while the Rashtrapati Bhawan had declined to make the document public.

HC stays CIC direction on disclosing details related to PM CARES Fund

HC stays CIC direction on disclosing details related to PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Justice Yashwant Varma issued notice on the challenge to the CIC order by the Income Tax Authority and sought the stand of the RTI applicant Girish Mittal, saying that "the matter requires consideration."