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Tainted General Prakash to approach army tribunal

Tainted General Prakash to approach army tribunal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, former military secretary who is facing court martial in the Sukna land scam, is likely to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal against the disciplinary action initiated against him by the army.

Delhi HC dismisses Cong's pleas against tax proceedings

Delhi HC dismisses Cong's pleas against tax proceedings

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court on Thursday rejected petitions by the Congress challenging the initiation of tax reassessment proceedings against it for a period of four years by tax authorities.

Special tribunal issues notices to SIMI, Nagori

Special tribunal issues notices to SIMI, Nagori

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

A special tribunal has issued notices to the Students Islamic Movement of India, its chief Safdar Nagori and two other functionaries of the banned outfit, asking them to explain why the organisation and its activities should not be declared 'unlawful'. A single-member tribunal headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna of the Delhi high court has asked SIMI, its president Safdar Nagori, finance secretary Imran Ansari and president of the outfit's Madhya Pradesh zone.

Army to analyse tribunal verdict on Kargil officer

Army to analyse tribunal verdict on Kargil officer

Rediff.com27 May 2010

With the Armed Forces Tribunal indicting a top officer for falsifying Kargil war reports and showing bias towards a brigadier, the army said it will take action on the issue after analysing the verdict.

Tribunal pulls up army in Tehelka case

Tribunal pulls up army in Tehelka case

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Armed Forces Tribunal has given a go-ahead for court martial against a former Major General who was allegedly caught on-camera taking bribe in the 2001 Tehelka sting operation and pulled up the Army for delaying the matter for so long.

Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The top court drew parallel between driving and technology and said if one doesn't know how to handle technology then he or she can't be a judge and questioned the approach of some of the high courts.

Tax tribunal accepts LinkedIn info as proof

Tax tribunal accepts LinkedIn info as proof

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The department found various expatriates were acting as business heads for Indian operations and certain employees were actively involved in concluding sales for the foreign entities of GE in India.

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The mystery surrounding the alleged fund diversion from Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) by founders Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka has thickened with speculations of an amount multiple times higher than that cited by the ex-parte interim order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) dated June 12, 2023. While Zee shares witnessed a fresh selloff on Wednesday, news reports of accounting fraud left investors guessing about the hole in the media broadcaster's books. An order by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in October 2023 had clearly hinted that Sebi's investigation had found a deeper rout.

Not enough teeth in Green Tribunal Bill

Not enough teeth in Green Tribunal Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The bill must answer categorically as to whether or not it would be able to stop another industrial disaster. The usefulness of any such bill lies in its affirmative response.

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'It was specifically mentioned in the Gadgil Committee report that this particular area where the colossal landside happened now should be in the Environmentally Sensitive Area under Zone 1.' 'Zone 1 is the most important and ecologically sensitive area, and that it has to be protected entirely.' 'At least 90% of the Wayanad disaster is man-made.'

Tribunal pulls up Gen V K Singh for nepotism

Tribunal pulls up Gen V K Singh for nepotism

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

The Armed Forces Tribunal has pulled up Gen V K Singh for "showing favour" and "without jurisdiction" reviewing a central government order to promote a Brigadier belonging to his unit to the rank of Major General in October 2011 when he was the Army chief.

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'When I called the HR department, they abused me.'

Cong gets fresh I-T notice for Rs 1,745 cr, total tax demand at Rs 3567 cr

Cong gets fresh I-T notice for Rs 1,745 cr, total tax demand at Rs 3567 cr

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

With this latest notice, the Income Tax department has raised a total demand of Rs 3,567 crore from the Congress.

National Green Tribunal stays order on diesel vehicles ban

National Green Tribunal stays order on diesel vehicles ban

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The National Green Tribunal has stayed ban on diesel car for two weeks.

B'desh tribunal summons top 1971 war crimes suspect

B'desh tribunal summons top 1971 war crimes suspect

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A special Bangladeshi tribunal on Monday summoned a Jamaat-e-Islami leader and a "key collaborator" of the then Pakistani junta on charges of committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

P Varun Raj, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana over the weekend, continues to be in a critical condition and is on a life support, sources familiar with his ongoing treatment said.

Italy's story on Marines misleading: India tells international tribunal

Italy's story on Marines misleading: India tells international tribunal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

India has told an international tribunal that the case of two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala's coast, comes under its jurisdiction and Italy's contentions in this regard were "misleading".

Respite for Cafe Coffee Day; NCLAT sets aside insolvency proceedings

Respite for Cafe Coffee Day; NCLAT sets aside insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Coffee Day Global Ltd (CDGL) and its financial creditor IndusInd Bank have reached a settlement, following which NCLAT has set aside an insolvency order against the company which owns and operates coffee chain Cafe Coffee Day. Counsel representing CDGL and IndusInd bank on Wednesday informed the Chennai bench of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) about the settlement and sought permission to withdraw insolvency litigations. A two-member bench comprising Justice M Venugopal and Shreesha Merla took their submissions on record and set aside the order admitting CDGL to insolvency.

Hindujas' RCap buy faces further delay

Hindujas' RCap buy faces further delay

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Mauritius-based IndusInd International Holdings and other Hinduja group entities are expected to make payments worth Rs 9,661 crore for the acquisition of bankrupt Reliance Capital (RCap) only after getting all the legal and regulatory clearances, including from the Supreme Court, thus delaying the closure of the transaction. A source close to the development said that according to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order dated February 27, the payment for the acquisition was to be made within 90 days from the NCLT's approval of the resolution plan and after receiving all legal and regulatory clearances.

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has given conditional approval to Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) for the takeover of debt-ridden Reliance Capital. "We are happy to acknowledge the receipt of approval from IRDAI yesterday (May 10, 2024) on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. "The approval is subject to certain 'regulatory, statutory, and judicial' clearances/compliances," an IIHL spokesperson said in a statement.

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'The larger story of systematic destruction, which can and has been quantified, goes mysteriously missing from any political and/or public discourse about the ongoing devastation in the Ghats,' notes Prem Panicker.

Sebi's order against Prannoy, Radhika Roy in insider trading case dismissed

Sebi's order against Prannoy, Radhika Roy in insider trading case dismissed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Thursday quashed a Sebi order that barred NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy from the securities market for two years in an insider trading case. However, the appellate tribunal partly set aside an order against Vikramaditya Chandra, the group's chief executive officer during the relevant period, and remitted the matter back to Sebi to decide the issue. It further said that trades executed by Chandra during PSI-3 (price-sensitive information) are required to be reconsidered, according to the order passed by SAT.

COAI moves tribunal against WLL operators

COAI moves tribunal against WLL operators

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Cellular operators on Monday moved Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal against limited mobility operators accusing them of violating licence conditions and judicial orders of the tribunal.

Justify ban on SIMI, tribunal tells Centre

Justify ban on SIMI, tribunal tells Centre

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Justice Geeta Mittal, a Delhi High Court judge who is heading the tribunal, said the government cannot extend the ban on the basis of earlier records against the organisation. "What precluded the government from stating the facts? You have to satisfy the tribunal about the sufficiency of the reason behind issuing a fresh notification (on the ban)," Justice Mittal said.

How much PF, gratuity did Jet Airways pay to its ex-employees?

How much PF, gratuity did Jet Airways pay to its ex-employees?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Jalan-Kalrock consortium, the new owners of cash-strapped Jet Airways, how much have they paid towards dues on account of provident fund and gratuity to the former employees of the troubled airline. The top court made the query while commencing the hearing on a batch of petitions, including the one filed by the Jet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Welfare Association, against the October 21, 2022 order of the insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT.

Another tribunal on Krishna water row

Another tribunal on Krishna water row

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

This will be the second tribunal on sharing of the Krishna waters; the earlier one was set up in 1969.

Tribunal stays IPO scam fine

Tribunal stays IPO scam fine

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Sebi, in its first-of-its-kind disgorgement order passed at the end of November last year, had asked the two depositories and 10 entities to pay Rs 115.81 crore (Rs 1.15 billion).

Byju's may pay April salary to employees this week

Byju's may pay April salary to employees this week

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju's is likely to pay its employees the April salaries this week, according to sources. The company is grappling with the issue of delays in paying salaries to employees. "There has been a delay in salary. It is expected to be now paid sometime this week," said a person.

Spot-fixing: Pak trio record statement to tribunal

Spot-fixing: Pak trio record statement to tribunal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Pakistan's suspended trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Muhammad Amir on Friday recording their statements to the anti-corruption tribunal of the International Cricket Council in Doha.

FLAG returns to global tribunal

FLAG returns to global tribunal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) is seeking rapprochement with Sony Group as it makes a last-ditch effort to resurrect a $10 billion merger, according to industry sources. After the Japanese multinational firm pulled the plug on its $10 billion merger deal in January, the Indian company reached out again to Sony to reconsider the termination and offered for talks this month, a source said. On the other hand, Sony is understood to be evaluating the proposal from Zee.

Tariff hike: Trai, telecom tribunal lock horns

Tariff hike: Trai, telecom tribunal lock horns

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Trai contends that the issue does not come under the tribunal's jurisdiction.

B'desh tribunal chairman trying 1971 war suspects quits

B'desh tribunal chairman trying 1971 war suspects quits

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The chairman of a special Bangladeshi tribunal trying high-profile 1971 "war criminals" resigned on Tuesday following a controversy over his reported Skype conversation with an expatriate war crimes expert.

Pakistan tribunal extends doping inquiry

Pakistan tribunal extends doping inquiry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

The tribunal called team coach Bob Woolmer, trainer Murray Stevenson and physiotherapist Darren Lifsun to record statements on November 1, after which it will finalise its findings.

Sangwan banned for 18 months by BCCI Anti-Doping tribunal

Sangwan banned for 18 months by BCCI Anti-Doping tribunal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Pradeep Sangwan was slapped with an 18-month ban from cricket after being found guilty of consuming a banned anabolic steroid by the BCCI's Anti-Doping Tribunal.

K'taka demands permanent water dispute tribunal in SC

K'taka demands permanent water dispute tribunal in SC

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Amid disputes between states over water-sharing, Karnataka on Friday demanded setting up of a permanent water dispute tribunal in the Supreme Court and revisiting the Inter State Water Disputes Act to remove "loose ends" in the legislation.

DTH war: Tribunal raps Zee

DTH war: Tribunal raps Zee

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Broadcast tribunal TDSAT on Monday came down heavily on Zee-Turner for not providing its channels to Tata Sky, a direct-to-home service provider and ordered that the channels should be made available by this evening.

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.

Trai tariff order: Broadcasters move tribunal

Trai tariff order: Broadcasters move tribunal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

In separate petitions filed at the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, ESPN Software India, MSM Discovery, Zee Turner and Star Den Media Services said the tariff suggested by the sectoral regulator was not commercially viable.