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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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NGT orders District Magistrate, Gonda to demarcate floodplain zone of River Tedhi; halts further construction

The NGT directed that no construction activities to be permitted within 200 meters of the High Flood Level from the centre of River Tedhi until further orders.

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‘Mere disagreement with order or alternative view not sufficient for review’; NGT upholds environmental compensation of ₹10,00,000

The NGT reaffirmed that review proceedings are not an appeal in disguise and should be confined to the specific grounds allowed under law.

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Central Administrative Tribunal rules against unlawful withdrawal of 7th Pay commission benefits without notice for railway employees

Once some benefit has accrued in favour of an employee, the same cannot be snatched, without providing any opportunity to the employee. Thus, the decision of the respondents to reduce the pay of the applicants is contrary to the settled position of law.

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‘Absence of NOC not automatically invalidates Security Documents’; NCLT upholds Axis Bank & NKGSB Bank’s claims as Secured Debt

The NCLT held that the Resolution Professional does not have adjudicatory powers to invalidate or challenge the charges based on an absence of NOC.

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‘A One Time Settlement agreement cannot extend the date of default’; NCLAT dismisses Samrat Restaurant’s CIRP plea

The NCLAT held the appellant’s claim was inflated, and the Adjudicating Authority rightly recalculated the actual unpaid amount, which fell below the Rs 1 crore threshold.

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NGT seeks Government’s response on plea seeking implementation of Star ratings for cars based on fuel efficiency & CO2 emissions

“Vehicular pollution is the most important contributory factor in air pollution and as per the Ministry of Earth Sciences, vehicular pollution is responsible for 40% of such air pollution.”

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NCDRC upholds SCDRC order dismissing claims of manufacturing defect in Mercedes-Benz car due to non-deployment of air bags

The Commission noted that the appellant’s claim regarding non-deployment of air bags due to manufacturing defect, was not well established through any Expert Opinion.

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Buy-Out of one Group by other a preferred remedy to resolve deadlock in equal shareholding companies: NCLT

The instant matter revolved around a deadlock in management caused by alleged financial mismanagement and oppressive actions by the respondents.

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Whether a car manufacturer be held liable for the wrongdoings/omissions of a car dealer? SCDRC answers

The complainant upon getting impressed by a lucrative deal on Hyundai Santro car via a newspaper advertisement, approached the authorized dealer of Hyundai and deposited booking amount, but did not receive the delivery as assured.

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‘Cheeselings’ manufactured by Parle Products Pvt Ltd is a peculiar indigenous preparation; classifiable as ‘namkeen’: CESTAT

‘Namkeen’ has not been defined either contextually in the notification or as a separate nomenclature in the tariff under Schedule to Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985. Therefore, the Tribunal opined that the adjudicating authority had erred in concluding that the impugned goods were not ‘namkeen’.

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Jharkhand State Cricket Association renders ‘bundled services’ related to promoting cricket; not liable to pay service tax for services rendered in connection with sports: CESTAT

All the activities rendered by the appellant are undertaken during hosting the cricket matches alone and if there were no cricket matches played, then all these services become irrelevant.

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Suspension of CIRP for defaults during Pandemic under Section 10-A IBC does not apply to personal guarantors: NCLT

NCLT held that the Resolution Professional followed the principles of Natural Justice and considered relevant documents, therefore, the Personal Insolvency Resolution Process should be initiated.

DCDRC finds Matrimony.Com Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for failing to deliver video album of a marriage reception held in 2017

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DCDRC directs hair salon and salon owner to pay compensation of Rs 1 Lakh for botched hair treatment leaving a customer’s hair in tangles

The complainant’s hair became extremely tangled after getting a hair spa treatment. As all efforts to untangle her hair went in vain; she had to cut her hair, which went against her religious tenets and beliefs as a Sikh and the affected her mentally, emotionally and professionally.

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Money advanced for clearing land title is an investment, not financial debt under Section 5(8) of the IBC: NCLAT

The NCLAT reinforced that not all financial transactions qualify as financial debts under the IBC.

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Insolvency proceeding under Section 95 IBC can’t be continued against legal heirs after personal guarantor’s death: NCLT

“The term “personal guarantor” is defined under Section 5(22) of the IBC as “personal guarantor” means an individual who is the surety in a contract of guarantee to a corporate debtor.”

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When DCDRC took to task a surgeon for conducting delayed Laparotomy based on a 2-day old CT Scan report

The Commission held that reliance on old CT scan report; invalid consent & unjustified delay in conducting Laparotomy, constituted Medical Negligence and directed the surgeon to pay compensation of Rs. 4 Lakhs.

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Deficient service & unfair trade practice shatters student’s NLU dreams; DCDRC directs OYO and its listed Guesthouse to pay Rs. 16 Lakhs as compensation

After completing her 12th standard, the student had started preparing for the All India Law Entrance Test, 2022 and studied hard, so that she could achieve her dream to take admission in a National Law University and become a law aspirant.

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Competition Commission of India approves RIL- Walt Disney’s 8.5 Bn Dollar Joint Venture

Competition watchdog CCI’s approval to this joint venture was granted subject to compliance of voluntary modifications.