Interim relief to Deccan Charters; NCLAT stays Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
The NCLT admitted Section 7 IBC application against the Deccan Charters, Air Charter Company over a default of approx. Rs. 9 Crore 82 Lakhs.
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NGT seeks comprehensive plan from CPCB addressing Environmental Compensation Fund misuse and Health Hazards of Air Pollution
The National Green Tribunal expressed doubt about the permissibility and potential misuse of Environmental Compensation funds by CPCB, specifically for road construction by local bodies like GMC.
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NCLAT upholds Resolution plan and affirms parties’ right to seek redress for ‘reliefs and concessions’ in Competent Court
The NCLAT upheld the grant of reliefs and concessions regarding shared utilities and services in Resolution Plan to facilitate the smooth and successful implementation of the Resolution Plan.
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NCDRC dismisses Government’s 2015 complaint vis-à-vis Lead content found in Nestle’s Maggie Noodles
The Commission noted that the scientific analysis and the clarifications issued by the Government itself did not indict Nestle India, therefore, there is no material to support the allegations made in the complaint so as to proceed any further.
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‘Undertake scheme for storm water drainage in Deoria’; NGT issues directions to prevent water logging and pollution while constructing drains
For the construction of drainage system, earth was excavated in violation of environmental norms causing pollution in Deoria.
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Punjab’s groundwater pollution: NGT orders demarcation of contaminated sources as ‘unfit for drinking purposes’
The issue revolves around groundwater contamination in the State of Punjab, specifically due to anthropogenic and geogenic factors, resulting in severe health hazards and the negligent response of the State authorities exacerbates the situation.
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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of Telangana Forest Land Encroachments; issues notice to Forest officials
NGT noted that the news item raises substantial issue relating to compliance of the environmental norms, especially implementation of the provisions of the Indian Forest Act, 1980 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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NGT bans further construction in Gurugram’s “Mayfield Garden” amidst Environmental Norms violation allegations
The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the serious concerns raised by the applicant regarding the alleged violations of environmental norms by the Respondent in developing the “Mayfield Garden” residential colony.
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NGT seeks Bihar State Pollution Control Board’s clarification on Rs. 39,25,000/- Environmental Compensation Notice
The NGT directed the State Pollution Control Board to furnish the methodology of computation of Environmental Compensation within 15 days to enable the appellant to respond effectively.
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NGT issues notice to Centre, State and builders over illegal constructions and topsoil mining in Noida
The illegal constructions in Noida and Greater Noida were being done with topsoil, leading to large-scale illegal mining of the topsoil in and around the villages, resulting in deep, catastrophic pits.
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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of water supply to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2024 amid Bengaluru water crisis
Bengaluru is facing a water shortage of 500 million liters per day against the actual requirement of 2,600 MLD. 6,900 out of 14,000 borewells in the city have dried up, and the use of drinking water for certain purposes has been banned.
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Wireline logging and perforation for drilling oil well deserves classification under mining services and not TTA services under Finance Act, 1994: CESTAT
“The services like wireline logging, perforation and other wireline related services involving mechanical jobs which were undertaken by appellant at the time of drilling an oil well are integrally connected with the mining of oil or gas and have a direct nexus with the drilling of a well.”
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‘Merely shared management not enough to establish liability’; NCLAT finds claims against Corporate Debtor untenable
The NCLAT warned against manipulating the IBC for debt recovery purposes, as it would defeat the code’s purpose of rehabilitating Corporate Debtors.
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CoCs cannot consider Resolution Plans from applicants not listed in Prospective Resolution Applicants’ List: NCLAT
NCLAT held that CoCs’ resolution not to consider Resolution Plans from additional new entrants rendered the NCLAT’s orders unsustainable.
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NGT appoints amicus curiae for effective resolution of unauthorised encroachments on public parks in Ghaziabad
The National Green Tribunal deemed the personal appearance of authorised officers from Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and Ghaziabad Development Authority necessary for the next hearing.
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NGT rejects SPG’s plea to extend registration of 3 Special Armoured Vehicles used in PM’s security
NGT relied on Supreme Court’s direction restricting diesel vehicles more than 10 years’ old to ply in NCR region.
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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of increasing pollution in Indrayani River in Pune
Effluents were released into the river water and the river was getting polluted due to untreated industrial and domestic waste.
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Notice should be served at Company’s registered office: Maharashtra SCDRC in Consumer Case against Decathlon
SCDRC opined that the submissions made by the complainant for serving notice at the Branch Office could not be considered.
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DCDRC chastises Uber India; Notes that charging excess cab fare rather than the actual contracted fare during advance booking, is unfair trade practice
DCDRC also held that in order to keep a check on unruly service providers such as Uber, who commit breach of commitments at the nick of time, they are required to be dealt with heavy hands and as such they must be made to deposit at least Rs.10,000 as compensation in Consumer Welfare Fund of the Chandigarh District Forum.
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Cash-for-query | Lokpal’s direction which led CBI to register case against Mahua Moitra and a dive into Preliminary Inquiry Report
Mahua Moitra, who was elected from the Krishnanagar seat in West Bengal, was expelled on 08-12-2023 from Lok Sabha over cash-for-query charges.
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