Notice should be served at Company’s registered office: Maharashtra SCDRC in Consumer Case against Decathlon
SCDRC opined that the submissions made by the complainant for serving notice at the Branch Office could not be considered.
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DCDRC chastises Uber India; Notes that charging excess cab fare rather than the actual contracted fare during advance booking, is unfair trade practice
DCDRC also held that in order to keep a check on unruly service providers such as Uber, who commit breach of commitments at the nick of time, they are required to be dealt with heavy hands and as such they must be made to deposit at least Rs.10,000 as compensation in Consumer Welfare Fund of the Chandigarh District Forum.
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Cash-for-query | Lokpal’s direction which led CBI to register case against Mahua Moitra and a dive into Preliminary Inquiry Report
Mahua Moitra, who was elected from the Krishnanagar seat in West Bengal, was expelled on 08-12-2023 from Lok Sabha over cash-for-query charges.
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Filing of ‘Certified Copy’ not an empty ritualistic formality: NCLAT
NCLAT upheld appellant’s classification as a Financial Institution and it’s liability to pay Liquidation Costs.
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DCDRC directs Flipkart to pay compensation of Rs 13,000 for adopting unfair trade practice and cancelling an iPhone order
The District Consumer Court found Flipkart to be guilty of deficiency in service and of adopting unfair and restrictive trade practice.
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Dead Cockroach in Soup and Expired Bread; DCDRC directs IRCTC and on-board caterers to compensate for mental agony caused due to serving of unhygienic food
What promised to be a comfort bowl of hot soup and bread, turned out to be an unhygienic mess for the complainant and his family travelling in Executive Class coach of New Delhi to Chandigarh Shatabdi Express.
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DCDRC finds Matrimony.Com Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for failing to deliver video album of a marriage reception held in 2017
DCDRC observed that the video was not just a collection of images and sounds but a vessel for the heartbeats of a family’s collective journey, carrying the laughter, tears, and love of a day that marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
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NCLAT rules on Secured Creditor’s right to choose method of debt realisation
NCLAT stated that since the IBC overrides the SARFAESI Act, the Liquidator ought not to prefer a petition, based on the SARFAESI Act, and therefore Liquidator’s decision to classify the appellant as an unsecured financial creditor was illegal and invalid.
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CAT grants interim protection to 17 KVS Primary Teacher (Music) candidates over ‘communication gap’ grievances, subject to final outcome
The case was filed, compelled by the absence of communication regarding the outcome of the selection process for the post of Primary Teacher (Music) despite an active participation, whereas other candidates received offers of appointment while keeping her in the dark about the status.
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ITAT allows Vodafone’s claim of depreciation on goodwill acquired pursuant to slump sale acquisition of Call Centre Business from VEGL
ITAT noted that Parliament had taken due note that the Supreme Court had held that the goodwill arising on business reorganization i.e. amalgamation, slump sales, demerger etc. is a depreciable intangible asset under Section 32 of the Act.
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NCLAT affirms NCLT’s rejection of application for valuation queries post-resolution plan approval
In the instant matter, the NCLT rejected the application, noting the approval of the resolution by the Committee of Creditors and the absence of filing through an authorized representative.
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NBDSA directs Aaj Tak to remove fictional video against Rahul Gandhi aired on Black and White show
The depiction of a robber and its imputation concerning Rahul Gandhi’s conviction, was not in good taste and should have been avoided and the broadcaster should be careful while airing such fictional videos in future.
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Explained |Ashneer Grover seeks waiver of conditions under Companies Act to pursue case against BharatPe; NCLT issues notice
The NCLT issued a notice and sought BharatPe’s response and fixed the next date of hearing on 04-04-2024.
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SEBI holds Guest Experts in violation of SEBI Regulations for Insider Trading nexus in stock recommendations on Zee Business
SEBI’s crackdown reveals guest experts’ violations in insider trading nexus on Zee Business, signaling a breach of regulatory standards. The investigation highlights a sophisticated network exploiting advance information for illicit gains, prompting stringent regulatory action.
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Explained | Why Election Commission recognized Ajit Pawar faction for NCP symbol
ECI raised concerns that “A majority of symbol disputes cases which come before the Commission under Paragraph 15 of the Symbols Order show that political parties are either not holding regular organizational elections, or not holding them as per Party Constitution.”
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NCLAT affirms Committee of Creditors’ authority to opt for liquidation under Section 33(2) of the IBC; sets aside show cause notice
The NCLAT held that the CoC had the jurisdiction to decide on liquidation as per Section 33(2) and its explanation, even before completing all steps for resolution.
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IBC| NCLAT deems CoC’s rejection of Section 12A proposal unjustified; orders remittance of deposited amount for creditor distribution
Section 12A was introduced in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, allowing the withdrawal of CIRP with the approval of 90% voting share of the CoC.
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DCDRC directs Air India to compensate flyer for re-routing his Jodhpur bound flight without any prior information
The complainant had booked a flight from Chennai to Jodhpur via Mumbai; however, his flight from Chennai to Mumbai was re-routed via Hyderabad without any prior information from the airlines.
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Demand of service tax u/s 73-A of Finance Act, 1994 incorrect when broadcaster’s service tax is collected and not retained: CESTAT reiterates
“With coming into force of interest provisions, the revenue neutrality concept has undergone a change, so as to consider duty neutrality different from revenue (Duty+interest) neutrality. Latter at time may not exist, even if former is present.”
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Not providing free drinking water facility thereby compelling patrons to buy packaged mineral water; DCDRC finds Foresta Café liable for unfair trade practices
The Commission stated that restaurants and cafes have a moral and legal obligation to provide free drinking water to their patrons, and failure to do so constitutes deficiency in services.
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