NCLT allows liquidation of Go First Airways
“Decision taken by the CoC for liquidation in commercial wisdom of the CoC should not be interfered with by the Adjudicating Authority.”
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CIC expresses grave displeasure over blatant violations and mishandling of RTI application by former CPIO
The Central Information Commission condemned the lack of adherence to the RTI Act provisions and the inadequate checks and balances within the system.
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OREAT upholds denial of welfare society’s complaint regarding builder’s violation of RERA Act; Cites non-applicability of Act to projects completed before commencement
OREAT held that completion certificates issued by registered architects or engineers as permitted by BDA as per Section 20 of the ODA Act in respect of projects completed prior to the commencement of the RERA Act would not be invalid as that would render all the projects in Odisha, which have received completion certificates from the registered architects or engineers in the pre-RERA period, ongoing, on the date of commencement of the RERA Act and consequently require their registration.
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Mark-up earned by purchasing & selling cargo space from shipping lines not liable to service tax: CESTAT
The assessee-appellant contended that they acted on principal-to-principal with both the customers (shipper) and the shipping line/airline. A freight forwarder may act as principal and raise invoice to the exporter on his own account, providing transportation of goods and is not acting as “intermediary”.
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‘Patently illegal & against the thought process of Armed Forces itself’; AFT grants disability pension to former army personnel suffering from primary hypertension
“The mere fact that the disease manifested itself many years after joining service is sufficient to conclude that the same was attributable to military service because it is an established fact that stress and strain in military service is unique.”
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‘Pilgrims should not suffer’; NGT gives slew of directions to UPPCB and CPCB to maintain Ganga and Yamuna’s water quality ahead of Magh Mela & Kumbh Mela 2025
“During the Maha Kumbh 2025, regular monitoring of the water quality of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna is necessary at frequent intervals to meet primary water quality criteria.”
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Armed Forces Tribunal grants disability pension to former army personnel suffering from primary hypertension
The applicant was enrolled in the Indian Army in 1985 in a fit state of health and mind, however, after 26 years of service he was diagnosed with primary hypertension @30% for life and was subsequently discharged.
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Adjustment of revenue surplus prior to re-organisation from ARR of subsequent years post reorganisation not aligned with scheme of reforms under S.131 Electricity Act: APTEL
“As per transfer scheme issued under Section 131 of Electricity Act 2003, the Distribution companies cannot be treated as successors in the interest of the Bihar State Electricity Boards in respect of any surplus found in the books of BSEB relating to the period prior to re-organisation.”
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NGT halts all ongoing illegal constructions without mandatory environmental clearances in Noida and Greater Noida
Pollution Control Board to prevent illegal plotting in the area falling in floodplain zones in the Villages.
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NHRC directs DM, Sambhal to submit Action Taken Report regarding alleged rights violation in Government Schools of Sambhal
The complainant alleged that teachers and students in government schools in Sambhal have to remove shoes in class as per the order of ‘Basic Shiksha Adhikari’. The complainant further alleged that all female teachers had to be addressed as ‘Didi’ or ‘Behanji’ as per orders.
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NCDRC remands consumer case regarding theft to Madhya Pradesh SCDRC to be decided on merits
The NCDRC noted that Reliance General Insurance did not take the issue of territorial jurisdiction before SCDRC; therefore, SCDRC basing its decision on the same, was bad in law.
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3000 missing children in Andhra Pradesh | NHRC issues conditional summons to Chief Secy, Govt. of AP to appear personally
The summons was issued after taking note of non-receipt of requisite report despite sending reminders. NHRC however clarified that if the required documents are received on or before 14-01-2025, then the personal appearance shall stand dispensed with.
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‘Within precincts of RTI Act’; CIC upholds denial of information on blocking of X accounts covering farmer’s protests
The appellant sought information concerning blocking of social media accounts covering farmer’s protests and those critical of the government.
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‘Delays arising from statutory compliance not force majeure’; NCLT admits insolvency proceeding against Raheja Developers
The NCLT held that non-delivery of possession despite payments and continued acknowledgment of liability through emails and communications proved default under Section 7 IBC.
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Tap the untapped drains having gradient towards Adi Ganga River and releasing pollutants: NGT
Reportedly, the Adi Ganga River had dried up due to extreme heat resulting in 50-60 % of the river becoming waterless, and several dead fish emanating a foul smell. It was alleged that the death of the fish was due to chemical pollution emanating from Sonar Mandi where silver is refined with acid chemicals.
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NGT issues directives on remedial action in Shopian Jaundice outbreak due to Contaminated Water
The NGT found deficiencies in the response and reports from authorities, notably the absence of virological testing facilities in local labs, inadequate clarity on the water source, and inconsistent water quality across reports.
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SEBI clears Piramal Pharma Limited of alleged violations of LODR Regulations over non-disclosure of material events
The brief closure of Digwal unit or imposition of monetary penalty, in terms of the NGT Order, did not require any disclosure in terms of regulation 30(4)(i) of the LODR Regulations.
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APTEL denies condonation of delay in NDMC’s Appeal, finding delay due to administrative inefficiencies as insufficient cause
APTEL said that the sufficient cause to be shown by an applicant, for the delay to be condoned, would depend on the facts and circumstances of each case, it would not be justified to apply a uniform criterion to determine whether the cause shown is sufficient to condone the delay in filing the appeal.
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NCDRC directs Oriental Insurance Co. to indemnify NALCO in the matter of damage to Turbo Generator-4 due to fire in its Exciter
“This was not an internal spark but it was a heavy vibration that the roter and the other components rubbed causing the spark of fire at the exciter end that propagated towards the generator. The exclusion clause therefore would not apply”.
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NCLAT upholds Central government’s takeover of Delhi Gymkhana Club; directs conduct of elections for management restoration
The NCLAT noted that the NCLT had not delegated its jurisdiction to the 15-member committee but tasked the committee to act under the NCLT’s oversight, ensuring compliance with its guidance and observations.
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