News for 'legal services authority'

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The order grants permission to the UK High Court Enforcement Officer to enter the 62-year-old tycoon's properties in Hertfordshire, near London.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

Panel suggestions likely to lessen farmers' woes

Panel suggestions likely to lessen farmers' woes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

Why will anyone opt for tax amnesty scheme?

Why will anyone opt for tax amnesty scheme?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'Appellants may not lap up the scheme because, first, to do so would amount to admission of guilt, and second, they may have smelled victory before higher appellate forums,' notes S Murlidharan.

Fresh violence in Lanka's Kandy; Internet shut

Fresh violence in Lanka's Kandy; Internet shut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Arson attacks continued on Wednesday and Muslim-owned businesses were targeted by the mobs.

Dubai court orders Michel's extradition in VVIP chopper case: Report

Dubai court orders Michel's extradition in VVIP chopper case: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

Embraer aircraft deal: CBI quizzes middleman for receiving commission

Embraer aircraft deal: CBI quizzes middleman for receiving commission

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The agency is probing the alleged payment of USD 5.70 million as commission to seal the deal, sources said.

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

More than 1,000 independent directors have quit since January 2017; more could be on their way out

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The Aadhaar-enabled payment system, or AEPS, allows consumers who don't have smartphones or debit cards to perform basic banking transactions like cash deposit, cash withdrawal, intrabank or interbank fund transfer, balance enquiry and obtaining a mini statement through biometric authentication at micro-ATMs.

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The NCLAT's order is offensive because it goes against every tenet of bankruptcy reorganisation. If Justice Sudhansu Mukhopadhyay's tenets are accepted by the Supreme Court, we will not only regress in modern bankruptcy reorganisation but also slide back in the Doing Business rankings, says Omkar Goswami.

100% FDI in telecom via automatic route soon

100% FDI in telecom via automatic route soon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

At present 100% FDI is allowed, of which up to 49% investment in a company can be done through the automatic route

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.

Only 18,358 individual taxpayers declared income of over Rs 1 cr in FY12

Only 18,358 individual taxpayers declared income of over Rs 1 cr in FY12

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Income-tax data released by FinMin after 15 years

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'With the top court's judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right, the powers under the provision need to be looked afresh.' 'To utilise such sweeping powers in the right manner will also be a challenge.'

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

Air India gets govt's nod to sell its ground handling firm

Air India gets govt's nod to sell its ground handling firm

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

It is Air India's only profitable subsidiary. In 2016-17, it clocked a profit of over Rs 33.4 crore, earning Rs 620 crore in revenues from its handling operations.

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.

Break pact with Mallya, proxy firm tells Diageo

Break pact with Mallya, proxy firm tells Diageo

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Stakeholders' Empowerment Services (SES) has advised Diageo to renege on its deal with United Spirits (USL) chairman Vijay Mallya.

New method will help spot fake Facebook, Twitter posts

New method will help spot fake Facebook, Twitter posts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Researchers found that it is challenging for authors to completely conceal their writing style in their text

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

If banks cannot charge interest from borrowers during the moratorium, who will bear that cost? Should the depositors subsidise the borrowers by foregoing interest on deposits? In that case, we will turn banking on its head! notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Putin says WADA leaks raise a lot of questions

Putin says WADA leaks raise a lot of questions

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) records leaked by hackers raised a lot of questions with healthy athletes seemingly taking banned substances, TASS news agency reported.

Everything you should know about copyrights

Everything you should know about copyrights

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Under the Copyright Act of India, computer software and software programmes are considered as literary work and can be copyrighted.

A case against merging appellate tribunals

A case against merging appellate tribunals

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Merging tribunals may lead to administrative convenience, but pendency of cases is likely to increase

Suits the BJP to say I ran away: Mallya

Suits the BJP to say I ran away: Mallya

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya claimed on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in a recent interview confirming the recovery of Rs 14,000 crore worth of his assets has fully vindicated him in his assertion of being a "poster boy" for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.

Spectrum auction pushed to September

Spectrum auction pushed to September

Rediff.com23 May 2016

About 2,000 MHz will be put up for auction in bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz and 2,500 MHz

4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue

4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A DoT panel has backed net neutrality and made some recommendations to push the cause

Supreme Court issues contempt notice to V K Singh

Supreme Court issues contempt notice to V K Singh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued contempt notice to former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, saying his remarks against its order on his age row prima facie amounts to "scandalising" and undermining the authority of the court.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

US court rejects Infosys plea for dismissal of discrimination suit

US court rejects Infosys plea for dismissal of discrimination suit

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The company has been at the centre of an outcry over visa abuse.

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole and placed under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole and placed under house arrest

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The department of correctional services said in a statement on Thursday that the Olympic and Paralympic track star would be placed under house arrest from Tuesday.

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Ravi Thapar in New Zealand is set to leave the country on Saturday after allegations that his wife had assaulted a staff member.

IndiGo faces litigations involving Rs 1,114 crore

IndiGo faces litigations involving Rs 1,114 crore

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The airline is gearing up to come out with an initial public offer.

Round 1, Jio scores against Airtel, Voda Idea

Round 1, Jio scores against Airtel, Voda Idea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Rs 3,050-crore penalty on Airtel, Voda Idea gets nod. Final decision will be taken by DoT.

Mallya loses plea against extradition, has 14 days to appeal

Mallya loses plea against extradition, has 14 days to appeal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Monday lost his high court appeal against his extradition order to India in relation to charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crores.

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

5 charged with holding Rs 5,000 cr abroad

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

This is the first big move in the investigation of the British Virgin Islands list where the I-T department has found a significant amount of tax evasion.

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The plea, filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, termed the notification "illegal, unconstitutional and ultra vires to the law".

UK court denies Mallya nod to appeal extradition

UK court denies Mallya nod to appeal extradition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'The appellant (Mallya) has five business days to apply for oral consideration. If a renewal application is made, it will be listed before a high court judge and dealt with at a hearing,' a spokesperson for the UK judiciary said.