The Bombay High Court cancelled a criminal defamation notice issued to HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, calling it premature and illegal. The Court clarified the proper procedure under the new criminal laws before such notices can be issued.
Today, On 11th February, The Tirupati laddoo controversy came back after a report said that banned dairies supplied ghee. Last year, there were claims that the ghee had animal fat, causing huge anger. The matter went to the Supreme Court, leading to religious and political debates. This has raised fresh worries about food quality and trust in temple prasad.
Ann Altman, sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her from 1997 to 2006, starting when she was 3 years old and he was 12. The lawsuit alleges repeated abuse, causing lasting emotional and mental distress. In response, Sam and his family issued a statement linking the accusations to Ann’s mental health challenges, expressing concern for her well-being, and denying the claims as “entirely untrue.” This is the first time Ann has taken legal action, seeking damages over $75,000. Sam Altman is known globally for his role in OpenAI and ChatGPT’s success.
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Today, On 29th October, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court reserved its decision in the CBI case against CEO Abhishek Gupta and five others, scheduling the next hearing for November 14. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court transferred the investigation into the deaths of three UPSC aspirants to the CBI, criticizing inadequate police investigations.
The BookMyShow CEO and Co-Founder Ashish Hemrajani and the company’s technical head have been summoned by Mumbai Police over the alleged black marketing of tickets for shows of British rock band Coldplay, an official said on Friday. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated a probe on the complaint of an advocate, who accused the ticketing platform of facilitating the black marketing of tickets for the Coldplay concert at the Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, scheduled to be held from January 19 to 21, 2025.
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Today, On 23rd September, a court granted interim bail to Abhishek Gupta, CEO of Rau’s IAS Study Circle, and coordinator Deshpal Singh, following the drowning deaths of three civil service aspirants in July. The bail allows temporary relief as investigations into the incident and the coaching center’s operations continue, emphasizing student safety concerns.
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In the Co-location scam case, SEBI dismissed charges against the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and its former CEO, Chitra Ramkrishna, stating insufficient evidence of collusion. SEBI’s ruling cleared the NSE and its leadership of any wrongdoing. This decision followed a January 2023 ruling overturning SEBI’s directive for NSE to disgorge Rs. 625 crore.
Today, On 3rd June, The Calcutta High Court directed the Election Commission of India to appoint counting staff for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in strict accordance with guidelines. This decision comes in response to a petition filed by a BJP candidate, highlighting the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent counting process in line with electoral authorities’ guidelines.
Yesterday, On 8th May, The Madras High Court received a report from the Chief Electoral Officer stating that additional CCTV cameras will be installed in EVM storage rooms. This decision aims to boost transparency and security during elections, addressing concerns about potential tampering. The move reflects proactive measures to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process in the region.