The Bombay High Court has issued contempt notices to Kishore Mehta, founder trustee of Lilavati Hospital, and his son Rajesh Mehta for failing to deposit the required 25% of a substantial debt to HDFC Bank. The legal battle dates back to 2002, and the court has given the Mehtas four weeks to respond, underscoring the complex relationship between corporate entities, legal obligations, and the healthcare sector’s governance.
Today, a lending company based in the US alleged that Byju’s had failed to make payments totaling more than Rs 8,000 crore. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru issued a notice regarding a petition filed by international lender Glas Trust LLC. The petition seeks the commencement of insolvency proceedings against Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent entity of the educational technology startup Byju’s.
The Patna High Court issued a notice to Bihar regarding mismanagement and non-utilization of funds collected under the Health and Education cess since 2008. The court ordered a comprehensive affidavit on the collected and expended funds within four weeks. The PIL highlights underutilization, misallocation, and lack of transparency, seeking proper fund use and compliance with CAG recommendations.
Today, the Bombay High Court issued notices to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and 10 MLAs associated with Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction in response to petitions challenging the speaker’s decision not to disqualify them. Anil Patil, chief whip of the NCP, filed the petitions disputing the speaker’s ruling and is pushing for the disqualification of the 10 legislators. The matter is set for further hearing on March 14.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Bar Council of India and the Central government after a petition challenged the entry of foreign law firms into India. Concerns were raised over the impact on domestic lawyers and the legal profession’s integrity. The debate also focuses on the implication of the Advocates Act and questions of reciprocity.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a non-bailable warrant against a litigant for his disrespectful response to a contempt notice, emphasizing the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining decorum. The litigant’s dismissal of the notice led to the stern action, highlighting the seriousness with which the court views contempt and disrespect within the legal process.