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Ex-Madras High Court Justice V Sivagnanam is untraceable in Nepal following severe floods. The Delhi Tamil Advocates Association has called for intervention by the Chief Justice of India to locate him.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined United Biscuits ₹1 lakh for misleading advertising claims regarding its Marie Biscuits. The product was found to contain less whole wheat than advertised.
In a landmark decision, the Gujarat High Court has directed strict adherence to AI-generated compliance guidelines, warning of contempt for violations, following cited cases of non-existent judgments.
The Madras High Court has ruled that Indian currency seized during a Hawala investigation is classified as a 'thing' under Section 110(3) of the Customs Act, which is not subject to the six-month release rule for goods. This judgment clarifies the legal status of currency in customs law.
The CESTAT Kolkata has set aside penalties against CHA Arghya Sengupta in a Paraquat misdeclaration case, stating that penalties cannot be imposed without corroborative evidence from the importer. This ruling underscores the need for sufficient evidence in customs-related penalties.
The Securities Appellate Tribunal has set aside SEBI's rejection of an open offer withdrawal and ordered a speaking order on the substantive issues.
In the Subhash Chandra insolvency matter, the NCLT ruled that a repayment plan can bind dissenting creditors, excluding claims filed for 1,260 individuals. This clarification may impact how creditors' rights are managed in insolvency proceedings.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the transfer of winding-up proceedings to the NCLT, determining that asset sales by secured creditors do not render the revival of the company impossible. This ruling emphasizes that the potential for revival remains intact despite such sales.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled an arrest illegal and imposed a significant cost on the state police, highlighting their accountability and setting a precedent against unlawful arrests.
The Delhi High Court has ordered social media platforms Facebook and Instagram to remove posts that infringe on the DA MILANO brand, streamlining the process for handling intellectual property complaints.
The SAFEMA Tribunal upheld a PMLA attachment of ₹8.28 lakh, emphasizing that mere claims of victimhood are insufficient without supporting bank statements to prove bona fide funds receipt.
The SAFEMA Tribunal upheld the attachment of ₹1.01 crore under the PMLA, clarifying that a specific bribe allegation is not necessary under Section 13(1)(e). This decision reinforces the broader application of the PMLA in asset attachment cases involving disproportionate assets.
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the entry tax on hydraulic oil, determining it constitutes a taxable petroleum product. This ruling reinforces the applicability of the KTEG Act, affirming the government's stance on taxation of such goods.