NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported abduction and rape of a 14-year-old girl in Kanpur
The NHRC sought detailed reports from the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, on the matter within two weeks.
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Authorities can’t have control over any amount paid as deposit or pre-deposit during investigation: CESTAT
CESTAT further held that amount deposited by assessee during investigation could not be retained after demand of excise was set aside.
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Valid Share Certificate cannot be issued under Section 59 of Companies Act, 2013: NCLAT
“The pre-condition for invoking Section 59 of the Companies Act, 2013 is that the Applicant must already be a valid holder of a share certificate prior to invoking the provision.”
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NHRC takes cognizance of 50 students being forced to walk 14 kms through forest daily in Pachedoddi Village, Karnataka
The NHRC directed State Authorities to investigate the claims and file an Action Taken Report within two weeks.
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‘Financial debt exceeded minimum threshold’: NCLT admits insolvency application against Sparklet Engineers Private Ltd.
Although the respondent acknowledged execution of works, instalments under the Vendor Settlement Agreement remained unpaid. With repeated acknowledgments of inability to pay and only the first tranche settled, default was established under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of six children testing HIV positive after blood transfusion at Satna District Hospital
The NHRC sought detailed reports from Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories within four weeks.
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Read Why CESTAT set aside penalties against E-rickshaw manufacturer alleged to have evaded duty in import classification dispute
The Tribunal stated that simply failing to disclose facts is not enough to extend the limitation period. Suppression must be deliberate and intended to evade duty and since no such intent is shown in the present case, the extended period cannot apply.
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Service Tax not leviable on construction of railway siding for Public Sector Undertaking/Corporations: CESTAT
“Use of public does not necessarily mean by individual public but also includes use by Public Sector Undertaking/ Corporations”
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Wrongfully Terminated Teachers to get Rs 5 Lakh each as Delhi School Tribunal finds School ignored DSEAR 1973 Norms
“It is well-settled that the reinstatement should be the rule when the order of wrongful dismissal of termination of service was set aside, and the compensation should be an exception.”
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Important to consider whether nature of amendment made in a consumer complaint is necessary for adjudicating the controversy: NCDRC
In a case concerning a builder-buyer dispute, the complaints were filed in 2016-2017 and the amendment application was prepared on 17-12-2023 and was registered in 2024. The amendment application had essentially introduced averments regarding cash payments.
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Read why DRAT set aside S. 14 SARFAESI order over bank’s failure to prove personal service of S. 13(2) notice
“It was observed that even in the petition filed before the District Magistrate, the appellants produced only postal receipt and copy of paper publication, and proof of service of personal notice was not produced.”
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Sale of encumbered assets with secured creditors’ consent permitted under CIRP Regulation 29: NCLAT
Commercial wisdom of the CoC in choosing the mode and counter-party of sale of assets, whether core or non-core, encumbered or unencumbered, is non-justiciable, barring jurisdictional or regulatory violations.
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Complimentary services provided by lessee to lessor under hotel lease agreement are liable for Service Tax: CESTAT
Section 67 of the Finance Act, 1994 takes care of the cases where the service provider receives any part of a consideration in non-monetary form or by way of reimbursement and that such item does not figure in the invoices raised, thereby resulting in the real value of taxable service.
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NHRC issues notice over reported Rajasthan bus fire tragedy killing two, injuring ten
The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Rajasthan, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported death of woman due to malfunctioning lift at Jammu-based Super Specialty Hospital
The NHRC sought detailed report from the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, within two weeks.
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Read why ITAT Mumbai dismissed Revenue’s appeal against CIT(A)’s deletion of disallowance made against Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The Tribunal stated that the AO must record satisfaction explaining why the assessee’s own disallowance is unacceptable, but it was not done in the present case.
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Service tax not payable on use of trade marks not registered under Indian law: CESTAT
Intellectual property not registered in India do not constitute ‘intellectual property rights’ within the meaning of Section 65(55a) of the Finance Act, 1994 and the related services are not ‘intellectual property services’ within the meaning of Section 65 (55b) of the Finance Act, 1954.
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Grieving Father allegedly forced to bribe Ambulance, Police & Crematorium Staff; NHRC intervenes
The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Karnataka, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
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CCI lacks power to examine dispute over patented products: NCLAT dismisses appeal against Vifor International
In the present case, the issue was whether CCI has power to examine the case, where the subject matter was protected by the Patent Act. The Tribunal observed that Section 3(5) of the Competition Act, 2002 states that the Competition Act will not restrict the right of any person in protecting his rights under the Patent Act.
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“Expected to maintain standards”; DCDRC directs IRCTC to pay Rs 25000 compensation for dead worm found in Veg Biryani
The DCDRC said that it is expected from IRCTC to maintain certain standards and to check the quality of food that is being served to the consumers while travelling.
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