Just in case the AGM, scheduled At the AGM, if it is held, a shareholders' vote on Chandra's renewal as a director on the Tata Sons board is unlikely but not ruled out.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police officers in connection with the 2014 custodial death of Agnello Valdaris, citing inconsistencies in police records and evidence of custodial torture.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Tata Sons, scheduled for Tuesday, is likely to be adjourned because the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), a major shareholder, cannot nominate a representative due to a regulatory restriction imposed by Maharashtra's Charity Commissioner.
A 9-foot-long crocodile entered the IIT Bombay campus and was safely rescued by wildlife experts. The reptile was spotted by security staff and subsequently captured by a rescue team from the forest department and RAWW. The crocodile is currently under observation and will be released back into its natural habitat after a medical examination.
Tarun Tejpal's lawyer, Advocate Aabad Ponda, presented arguments before the Bombay High Court, challenging the victim's statements in the 2013 sexual assault case. Ponda highlighted contradictions between the victim's police complaint and court deposition, using hotel lift video footage and expert testimony to dispute her claims regarding the alleged incident. The High Court is hearing the state government's appeal against Tejpal's 2021 acquittal.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has suspended its planned July 20 strike following the Bombay High Court's intervention in a doctor assault case. However, the medical fraternity has issued a strong warning to the Maharashtra government, threatening an indefinite statewide strike from August 9 if their demands for enhanced doctor safety, including amendments to existing laws and a new ordinance, are not met.
'1991 was an exceptional period in Indian history.' 'A big 400-volt shock was administered to the system, which was required. Today, we are in a much, much better position.'
Tarun Tejpal's defence team argued before the Bombay High Court that the victim in the 2013 sexual assault case had a "propensity to lie," citing her post-incident conduct, which they claimed contradicted her assertions of being in deep shock. The defence highlighted her social activities and alleged discrepancies in her initial complaints regarding rape charges.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the fundamental right to privacy includes the right to be forgotten. This decision came after a man sought to have his name and details removed from court records following the quashing of an FIR against him, arguing that public access to such information prejudiced his career and caused personal stigma. The court emphasised balancing public access to information with an individual's right to privacy.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police personnel in connection with the alleged custodial death of Agnello Valdaris in 2014, citing inconsistencies in police records and evidence of custodial torture.
Aamir Khan has addressed recent 'love jihad' allegations, clarifying his family's inclusive stance on interfaith marriages.
'There are days where I feel things are not going my way. I feel helpless, dejected and rejected.' 'But then what do you do? You wake up, dust it off and go.'
The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance and stayed the bail granted by a lower court to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, accused of assaulting doctors at a municipal hospital in Thane district, directing him to surrender by Sunday evening.
Chandrasekaran's exit is more than a change of chairman. It represents the breakdown of the informal consensus that governed the Tata system under Ratan Tata.
The Bombay High Court has directed the police to conclude their investigation against a UK-based doctor accused of making objectionable social media posts targeting BJP leaders, setting a three-week deadline.
'Ultimately, everything has to be shared. That's why you have that talent. To share it. Unless you share, it won't continue.'
The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, overturning a special court order that had framed charges against them. The accused were charged under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the state's ambition to become India's leader in quantum technology. The state plans to build a robust ecosystem, align with the National Quantum Mission, and train over 5,000 professionals, recognising AI, semiconductors, and quantum tech as key pillars for future growth and global competitiveness.
The RBI once again said the Tata group holding company's application for deregistration as an NBFC remains under examination.
The Bombay High Court has requested a response from the Maharashtra Home Department and Nagpur police regarding a petition seeking action against a journalist and event organiser for allegedly making derogatory statements about Mahatma Gandhi.
Convicting journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, the Bombay high court on Thursday termed the trial court's verdict of acquittal as "perverse", and slammed it for falling prey to the notion that a complainant in such cases should be a "perfect victim" and behave in a certain way.
The Bombay High Court strongly criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its failure to secure open manholes, questioning why it acts only after fatalities occur. The court dismissed BMC's progress reports as an "eyewash" following the death of Aslam Shaikh, who fell into an open manhole. Despite BMC's assurances and actions like suspending officials and offering compensation, the court emphasised the need for preventive measures before the monsoon season.
'Raghav and I complement each other. He talks to me a lot about form and how he approaches his characters. Our paths are different, but we both are very much aligned emotionally.'
The CEO said Saharashree was like a father to them. On his own wedding day, he touched Saharashree's feet before his parents'.
The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, who has been incarcerated for seven-and-a-half years in the 2018 Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, with the hearing scheduled for next week.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) takes precedence over debt recovery laws like SARFAESI and RDB Acts when it comes to the attachment of proceeds of crime.
The Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the question of whether the state can deny furlough to prisoners convicted under special statutes like MCOCA and POCSO, citing potential violations of fundamental rights.
The Bombay High Court has questioned the denial of furlough to prisoners convicted under special Acts, citing a potential violation of fundamental rights. The issue has been referred to a larger bench due to conflicting previous judgments.
Millions play cricket in India; only a few reach the IPL teams or the Indian team. Sometimes, a player may not get selected not due to lack of skill, at other times it may be due to team balance. But what every youngster should remember is that talent is permanent; selection is temporary, notes K R Nayar.
I was armed with two dictaphones -- and a bottle of whisky that the editor had paid for, to lubricate the conversation.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing a lack of practical training for operating electric buses.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that marital discord alone is insufficient grounds to accuse a spouse of abetting suicide, emphasising the need for direct instigation or incitement.
Researchers at IIT Bombay have proposed a new test, dynamical fidelity susceptibility (DFS), to measure the 'quantumness' of gravity, suggesting that conventional entanglement-based tests may be insufficient.
'In solidarity with every student demanding accountability, justice and hope for a future they can believe in.'
Veteran physicist Professor Umesh V Waghmare has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology. Currently a professor at JNCASR, Bengaluru, his appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He succeeds Professor Abhay Karandikar and brings a distinguished academic background from IIT-Bombay, Yale, and Harvard to the role.
Vande Mataram, the national song that has stirred passions and political controversies for more than a century, received legal protection on Thursday with Parliament passing a bill making any insult to it a punishable offence, rekindling the long-running debate over its place in India's history and identity.
The Bombay High Court has criticised the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for failing to process the exit permit of a US national facing religious conversion charges, despite a court order allowing him to travel.
"Let him be inside for some more time," the Bombay high court said on Wednesday while continuing its stay to the bail granted to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre who is accused of assaulting doctors and staff at a municipal hospital in Dombivli. It also ordered preservation of the CCTV footage of the July 6 incident and the footage of Mhatre's own hospital stay after his arrest.
The Bombay High Court has denied bail to a man accused of trafficking educated youth on the pretext of providing them jobs abroad, only to coerce them to carry out cyber fraud activities.
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against Standard Chartered Bank and one of its officers in a 1991-92 Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) case, citing an extraordinary 23-year delay in prosecution and the Enforcement Directorate's failure to comply with mandatory procedural safeguards.
