J&K CCE 2023 | CAT Srinagar Orders PSC To Produce Results Of Provisionally Allowed Candidates In Sealed Cover

In a fresh development regarding the J&K Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2023, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar, comprising members Prasant Kumar (Member A) and M.S. Latif (Member J), has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to present the results of provisionally allowed candidates in a sealed cover before the court.After hearing...

'Dishonest, Misleading': SEBI Rejects Defence And Mandates Disclosure, Shareholder Approval For Material Related Party Transactions

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a final order concerning Linde India Limited (LIL) and its related party transactions (RPTs) with Praxair India Pvt Ltd (PIPL) and Linde South Asia Services Pvt Ltd (LSASPL). The decision follows exchange between SEBI and LIL which began after SEBI's interim order on April 29, 2024 that questioned the legitimacy of...

SEBI Fines IFGL Rs. 4 Lakh For Regulatory Breaches And Deficient Investor Grievance System

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has fined Delhi-based Indian Finance Guaranty Ltd (IFGL) Rs. 4 lakh for failing to meet regulatory standards particularly in relation to its investor grievance system. SEBI conducted an inspection of IFGL which uncovered regulatory breaches. The primary issues identified included IFGL's engagement in fund-based activities and...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends One-Year Extension For Nine Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended an extension of tenure by one year for nine additional judges of the Calcutta High Court.The Collegium comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai has recommended the names of the following additional judges for extension of tenure:Justices (i) Biswaroop Chowdhury, (ii) Partha Sarathi Sen, (iii) Prasenjit Biswas, (iv)...

Agreement Executed Between Saint Gobain India And Its Processor Is Not Anti-Competitive, CCI Dismisses Complaint Against Saint Gobain India

The Competition Commission of India (Commission) bench, comprising Ms. Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson), Ms. Sweta Kakkad (Member), and Mr. Deepak Anurag (Member), has dismissed the complaint against Saint Gobain India. The bench found that the exclusive supply obligations, co-branding arrangements, and resale price maintenance clauses in the agreement between Saint Gobain India and one of...

Former Kerala High Court Judge Justice Alexander Thomas Appointed As Chairperson Of Kerala State Human Rights Commission

Former Kerala High Court judge, Justice Alexander Thomas has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission.The recommendation to appoint the Former Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala HC as Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission has been approved by the Governor.Mr. Byjunath has been the Acting Chairman of the Commission after the tenure of...

Delhi Court Issues Summons To YouTuber Dhruv Rathee In Rs 20 Lakh Defamation Suit By BJP Leader Suresh Nakhua

A Delhi Court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation suit filed by BJP Mumbai spokesperson Suresh Karamshi Nakhua.Nakhua has alleged that Rathee referred to him as a part of “violent and abusive trolls” in his YouTube video titled “My Reply to Godi Youtubers | Elvish Yadav.”He has sought Rs. 20 lakhs damages from Rathee for “defamation caused to him on...

Cannot Continue To Suffer In Jail Without Any Purpose: J&K High Court Grants Bail To Newspaper Owner Accused Of Circulating Sensitive Information

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted interim bail to Tarun Bahl, the owner of two newspapers, The Sree Times and Aasman Newspaper. Bahl was arrested on July 10 on charges of circulating secret and sensitive official information through WhatsApp.Admitting him on bail Justice Rahul Bharti observed that keeping Bahl in jail without any specific investigative purpose related to...

Budget 2024-25: Major Announcements For Students & Youths

On July 23, the Union Budget for 2024-25 was presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Here are major announcements for the youths: EPFO registration The job situation in the nation will improve thanks to the three programs the administration has suggested for promoting employment for fresh applicants. Employers will be encouraged to hire new...

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To Suraj Revanna In Alleged Sexual Abuse Case Filed By Man

A city court in Bengaluru on Monday granted bail to Janata Dal (S) MLC Suraj Revanna, who was arrested in a case of alleged sexual abuse of a man. The 42 Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate granted bail to the accused upon him executing a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh and with two sureties to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional court. The court also granted him anticipatory bail in...

S. 311 CrPC | Recall/Re-Examination Of Witness Not Permissible In Absence Of Tangible Reasons: Meghalaya High Court

Observing that a recall/re-examination of witness(es) is not permissible in the absence of tangible reason, the Meghalaya High Court on Monday (July 22) set aside the trial court's order which had permitted the prosecution to re-examine the complaint without specifying the requirement of recalling. The bench comprising Justice B. Bhattacharjee observed that the witness could not be...

CCI - ICF Chennai Specifying Eligibility Criteria For Procurement Through Tenders Cannot Be Considered As Anti-Competitive

The Competition Commission of India (Commission) bench, comprising Ms. Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson), Mr. Anil Agrawal (Member), Ms. Sweta Kakkad (Member), and Mr. Deepak Anurag (Member), held that the PCMM - Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, as a procurer, can specify its eligibility criteria and requirements when releasing the tender, and these specifications are...