News for 'Tribunal'

Debt recovery tribunals to go online, dispose cases faster

Debt recovery tribunals to go online, dispose cases faster

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The change may give "secure creditors" the first right to auction an asset in order to recover the dues.

People have spoken...: Imran as party-backed candidates lead

People have spoken...: Imran as party-backed candidates lead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Khan also insisted on protecting 'Form 45' to guard the people's mandate and expressed confidence over his victory, saying, "no force can defeat an idea whose time has come."

Tribunal order on canteens rattles firms

Tribunal order on canteens rattles firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The Tax Tribunal has held that canteen/ catering services provided by a company to its employees are not eligible as 'input services' under the law.

Guidelines for NCLT to deal with bankruptcy cases in the works

Guidelines for NCLT to deal with bankruptcy cases in the works

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The government is planning to draft rules for the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to deal with Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC) cases, according to official sources. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is also looking to fill all vacant posts at various NCLT Benches by August and put in place an IT-enabled system that would use artificial intelligence (AI) for case management. The NCLT, adjudicating authority for matters related to company affairs, was constituted before the IBC came into effect.

War room leak:Accused get no relief from tribunal

War room leak:Accused get no relief from tribunal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Tribunal also refused to give any relief to Commander Vijender Rana and Commander Vinod Kumar Jha on their contention that no court martial was held against them which would have given them an opportunity to defend themselves.

Tribunal to hear BSNL cases against ADC cut

Tribunal to hear BSNL cases against ADC cut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal has clubbed the two cases filed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited challenging Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's decision to reduce the levy collected from private operators.

SC slams Maha Speaker, says will pass an order if...

SC slams Maha Speaker, says will pass an order if...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The delay in deciding the disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MLAs loyal to him Friday came under strict scrutiny by the Supreme Court which came down hard on the Maharashtra assembly speaker, saying the proceedings cannot be a 'charade' and he cannot defeat its orders.

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The case pertains to the issuance of mining leases in alleged violation of e-tendering process. The Allahabad High Court had ordered the probe.

Cauvery tribunal gives TN 419 tmcft, K'take 270

Cauvery tribunal gives TN 419 tmcft, K'take 270

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The verdict brings an end to the 16-year-old dispute but fears of violence loom large.

Former West Indies player Samuels banned for 6 years

Former West Indies player Samuels banned for 6 years

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Marlon Samuels was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code while playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2019.

Tribunal rules in favour of Jackie Shroff in I-T dispute

Tribunal rules in favour of Jackie Shroff in I-T dispute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The issue dates back many years when the actor and others proposed bringing Sony TV channel to India.

Amir questioned by ICC anti-corruption tribunal

Amir questioned by ICC anti-corruption tribunal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Suspended Pakistan pacer Muhammad Amir was questioned and cross-examined on the fourth day of the International Cricket Council anti-corruption tribunal hearing in Doha on Sunday.

Engine MRO in India could have saved Go First, says govt official

Engine MRO in India could have saved Go First, says govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The presence of an engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in India could have prevented Go First airline from going "belly up", as sending engines abroad for servicing is not an efficient way to operate a carrier, Piyush Srivastava, senior economic advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation, said in a statement on Tuesday. On May 3, Go First suspended its flights and filed for insolvency, squarely blaming engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (PW) for its cash crunch. The airline claimed that about half of its 54 aircraft were grounded on May 3 due to a delay in the supply of engines by the US-based company. PW has denied the charges.

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday said Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has agreed to discuss extending the date required to make their merger scheme effective, a day ahead of the deadline. A day after Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) stated that it has not yet agreed to a deadline extension requested by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for their proposed $10-billion merger, the Subhash Chandra family-promoted media firm said it has received a communication from Sony group for discussing an extension of the deal which was announced almost two years ago.

Maha speaker acted as Shinde's lawyer: Shiv Sena

Maha speaker acted as Shinde's lawyer: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The speaker's order was pre-decided, it further claimed, adding that there was nothing to be shocked about it.

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The SAT asked Sebi as to what it was doing all these seven years and why it did not object to the revised IPO documents.

Holcim in tribunal over Sebi fine

Holcim in tribunal over Sebi fine

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Teesside case: Tribunal rules in Tata's favour

Teesside case: Tribunal rules in Tata's favour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Dispute relates to premature termination of a deal to buy TCP steel

Olympic champ Semenya wins appeal over human rights violations

Olympic champ Semenya wins appeal over human rights violations

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The South African, 32, approached the France-based court in February, 2021 after losing appeals to CAS, sport's highest court, and another plea to the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) in a long-running legal battle against the regulations.

'Why was Musharraf allowed to go abroad' Pak tribunal asks government

'Why was Musharraf allowed to go abroad' Pak tribunal asks government

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

A peeved special Pakistani tribunal on Thursday asked government to give a written explanation as to why it allowed former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to go abroad.

Zee moves NCLT against Sony; to contest $90 mn claim

Zee moves NCLT against Sony; to contest $90 mn claim

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Two days after the termination of the merger agreement by Sony Group, Zee Entertainment on Wednesday hit back by filing a petition before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking a direction to implement the merger scheme. Besides, it has also initiated appropriate legal actions to contest the claims of $90 million (Rs 748.5 crore) filed by Sony Group before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), according to a regulatory update by Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL).

B'desh tribunal sentences three to death for 1971 war crimes

B'desh tribunal sentences three to death for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Three Islamists from the infamous Al-badr militia were on Monday sentenced to death while five others jailed until death by a special tribunal in Bangladesh for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war against Pakistan.

BJP leader Navneet Rana's caste certificate gets SC nod

BJP leader Navneet Rana's caste certificate gets SC nod

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Bombay high court verdict cancelling the caste certificate of Amravati MP and BJP leader Navneet Kaur Rana.

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.

CBI arrests IT Tribunal Commissioner Meena

CBI arrests IT Tribunal Commissioner Meena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

CBI have registered a disproportionate assets case against Meena, an IRS officer of 1977 batch, and claimed to have recovered so far cash of Rs 16 lakh from his possession, sources said.

Centre pushes for faster admission of corporate insolvency cases at NCLT

Centre pushes for faster admission of corporate insolvency cases at NCLT

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Benches of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) should not get into questioning a company's default once it is established by the creditors, particularly financial creditors, for admission to the corporate insolvency process. This is one of the key themes of the draft guidelines for the NCLT, which are being finalised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), a senior official said. According to the official, while the company law matters could involve the "principle of natural justice" and justify extended proceedings to hear all parties concerned, the same does not apply to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) proceedings.

Sony India wins tax tribunal's favour on ad spend

Sony India wins tax tribunal's favour on ad spend

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Indian subsidiary of consumer electronics major Sony has been allowed by income tax tribunal to claim deductions on its expenses on advertisement and sales promotion for calculating its tax liability.

Ten Hag still hopeful of Man United's Champions League spot

Ten Hag still hopeful of Man United's Champions League spot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Manchester United have lost 11 of their 27 league matches this campaign, two more than all of last season. The two previous seasons with 12 league losses (2013-14 and 2021-22) led to managerial changes.

Why Byju's is unable to pay salaries to staff

Why Byju's is unable to pay salaries to staff

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran on Saturday said the edtech company will not be able to pay salaries to employees as the recent funds raised through a rights issue are inaccessible due to a legal dispute with certain investors. In a letter to staff, Raveendran said the rights issue, launched a month ago, has been successfully closed. "This was supposed to be a happy correspondence.

Ban on slaughter of cow progeny: SC refuses to pass directions

Ban on slaughter of cow progeny: SC refuses to pass directions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

While disposing of an appeal, it said as far as the prayer for taking steps to save and conserve critically endangered indigenous species of livestock is concerned, it will be open for the appellant to make a representation to the state governments concerned.

Gen Rath absolved of wrongdoing, V K Singh virtually indicted by army tribunal

Gen Rath absolved of wrongdoing, V K Singh virtually indicted by army tribunal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Virtually indicting former Army chief and Union Minister Gen V K Singh, the Armed Forces Tribunal on Friday quashed the court martial of Lt Gen P K Rath who was punished for his alleged role in a land dealing in West Bengal.

PowerMin nudges states, gencos to take up insolvent assets

PowerMin nudges states, gencos to take up insolvent assets

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

To tackle increasing demand, the Union Ministry of Power has urged central and state public-sector power-generating companies (gencos) and state power and energy departments to pick projects that are undergoing insolvency proceedings. The power ministry is looking at a quicker turnaround of these stressed power plants and enhancing power supply. Increasing demand is pushing states to scout for more power sources. "It is requested that state-owned gencos may be encouraged to participate in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of stressed power assets, which are of strategic and commercial significance to the capacity addition plans of the states concerned.

Tax paid by employer is not a perk: Tribunal

Tax paid by employer is not a perk: Tribunal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

A special bench of the Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the income tax that an employer pays on behalf of its employee is a non-monetary benefit in kind and, therefore, exempt from tax.

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.

Insurance co has to pay accident victim even if driver's licence has expired: HC

Insurance co has to pay accident victim even if driver's licence has expired: HC

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

An insurance company is liable to pay compensation to the accident victim's kin even if the driving licence of the offending vehicle's driver has expired and not renewed, as an expired licence would not make him an unskilled driver, the Bombay high court has said.

CAA applicants need these documents to prove nationality, arrival date

CAA applicants need these documents to prove nationality, arrival date

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Applicants for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA) can submit any of nine documents, including valid or expired passport, ID cards and land tenancy records, to prove he or she is a national of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan.

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The owners were making sure the old beauties turned up spick and span for a rally organised by ITC Hotels in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The rally would end at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram, Haryana, later in the day.

Key investors may drag Byju's to NCLT

Key investors may drag Byju's to NCLT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A consortium of shareholders with over 30 per cent stake in cash-strapped Byju's might approach the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking a management change, if the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) scheduled for Friday failed to yield an 'amicable settlement' or faced further delays, sources said. Earlier this month, these shareholders had issued a notice calling for an EGM to address "persistent issues", including a change in management. They will vote for a revamp of the existing board, an exercise which would include asking Byju Raveendran to step down as chief executive officer (CEO) and relinquish his operational role, according to sources.

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala passed the order after hearing an application of Uttar Pradesh government seeking more time to install and operationalise 100 per cent STP coverage in the state.