Supreme Court rules SEBI can charge interest from date of penalty order, even if not written in it. Court says interest is meant to compensate for delayed payment to government.
Uttarakhand: Today, 27th Feb, The Uttarakhand High Court discussed the increasing acceptance of live-in relationships while also noting that they might not be fully accepted in Indian society. The Court observed that the new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law seeks to adjust to these changes while safeguarding the rights of women and children born from such relationships.
The Supreme Court has granted Karnataka eight more weeks to resolve a religious dispute at the Dattatreya Peeta shrine, crucial for both Hindus and Muslims. This is the state’s final chance to present an updated report following the contentious ruling allowing only a Muslim priest to perform rituals, which both communities oppose.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that foreign nationals facing criminal charges cannot leave the country until legal matters are resolved. It emphasized that bail conditions must respect privacy rights and cannot include invasive measures like tracking. The court clarified that civil authorities have limited roles in foreigner bail applications, ensuring justice is served.
Zomato faces a tax demand of Rs. 803.4 crore regarding alleged GST non-payment on delivery charges, which includes penalties and interest. The company plans to challenge this order, citing confidence in its legal position. This scrutiny underscores regulatory pressures in the food delivery sector, potentially affecting Zomato’s financial stability.
The Supreme Court, On Dec 4, criticized the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for relying solely on a joint committee report without independent evaluation, highlighting a “glaring error.” The Court ruled that tribunals must thoroughly examine all evidence and allow parties to present their case, quashing the NGT’s order against M/s Grasim Industries for violating environmental norms.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, directed the Union government to rectify legal flaws regarding accessibility for disabled individuals under the RPWD Act. The Court emphasized the need for mandatory accessibility rules instead of non-enforceable guidelines, ordering compliance within three months and stakeholder consultations for effective implementation.
“We have found that some social media platforms have identified the school involved in the incident, which breaches the POCSO Act. The law imposes penalties for such violations. We will incorporate the entire Section 23 in our order to remind the media of their responsibilities.” the bench stated Mumbai: On August 27th, the Bombay High […]