KOLKATA: A consumer forum cannot issue an arrest warrant like a criminal court. It can only issue detention orders like a civil court, Calcutta high court held in its recent order.“Law does not authorise the forum to issue a warrant of arrest for enforcement of its order under the Code of Criminal Procedure,” Justice Suvra … Read more
The tax demand constitutes a significant portion of Samsung’s net profit in India, which stood at $955 million last year. (AFP Photo) India’s tax authorities have demanded Samsung and its local executives to pay $601 million as back taxes and penalties for allegedly evading tariffs whilst importing essential telecommunications equipment, a Reuters report says. This … Read more
A three-member committee has been constituted by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to conduct an inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting Judge of the High Court of Delhi. The committee comprises Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Justice GS Sandhawalia, Chief Justice of the … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered a thorough probe into the expenses incurred on renovations and luxury upgrades at 6 Flagstaff Bungalow, the former residence of ex-Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. The CVC has directed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to investigate allegations that building norms were violated to construct a … Read more
NEW DELHI: NCLT on Monday ordered liquidation of GoAir (Go First), following a request from lenders of the bankrupt airline. The Wadia Group airline had stopped flying in May 2023 when it filed a voluntary plea for insolvency. Attempts to revive it under India’s bankruptcy laws did not materialise and lenders had sought to liquidate … Read more