A Delhi court Today (Aug 2) issued notice to Robert Vadra in an ED money laundering case over a Haryana land deal. The matter will be heard on August 28, with allegations of false documents and huge profit from the sale.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday (15th Jan) issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition challenges the recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which limit citizens’ rights to access election-related records.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 10) paused GST proceedings against 49 online gaming companies over retrospective tax demands totaling Rs 2.3 lakh crore. The gaming industry challenges the 28% GST levied on the full face value of bets, arguing it should be based on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). The case raises critical questions about whether games like Rummy are games of skill or chance, with significant implications for the sector’s future. The hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2024.
The Delhi High Court issued a notice in a contempt petition filed by KFC against American Fried Chicken (AFC), alleging that Muhammad Ali. M violated court orders restraining him from using the trademark “AFC” and domain names http://www.afc.world and http://www.afconline.in. Despite an injunction issued on 5th September 2024 and an additional order on 22nd October 2024, KFC claimed that the disputed marks and domains were still being used online. The next hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025, and replies to the notice must be filed within four weeks.
The Madras High Court issued notices to the National Medical Council (NMC) and the Tamil Nadu government regarding allegations of “unethical practices” at transgender clinics in the state, violating World Professional Association for Transgender Health Guidelines (WPATH) and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The PIL, filed by a transgender individual, highlights reports of patients being subjected to invasive and banned procedures like the two-finger test and other unethical behavior. The petitioner seeks to end such practices and calls for clear medical protocols for gender-affirming surgeries to uphold transgender rights.
Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie, died by suicide in his Bengaluru apartment, leaving a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of harassment and alleging judicial corruption. His family revealed ongoing emotional distress from multiple legal cases filed against him. Bengaluru Police are investigating, summons issued for questioning.