CESTAT
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“The importer has an obligation to self-assess duty but has no obligation under law to anticipate what view regarding classification of goods may be taken by the proper officer or may be taken by DRI or some other investigating agency at any time in future and file Bills of Entry conforming to such anticipated views of the proper officer or DRI or some other investigating agency.”

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Chica Loca by Sunny Leone LDA
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SCDRC sternly took note of illegal constructions and illegal encroachments done by the opposite parties, thereby hindering the privacy and security of Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) premises and residents of Experion Capital.

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OREAT
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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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CESTAT
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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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Army Disability pension for hypertension
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“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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Section 131 Electricity Act
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“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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National Human Rights Commission
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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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National Human Rights Commission
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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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National Green Tribunal
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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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