CIVIL CASES
Microsoft settles California probe over worker leave for $14 million
Microsoft agrees to pay $14 million to settle claims of retaliating against workers for taking leave in California. The settlement also mandates hiring a consultant and providing training to prevent future discrimination.
Bot voyage: Can GenAI-based innovation ease turbulence in air travel
India's aviation sector embraces cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance customer experience, optimize operations, and propel efficiency, revolutionizing the industry dynamics.
Activist Medha Patkar sentenced to five months imprisonment in 23-year-old defamation case
Activist Medha Patkar received a five-month sentence and a Rs 10 lakh fine in a 23-year-old defamation case with Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Despite the accusations of involvement in hawala transactions, the court refrained from severe punishment, considering factors like public service and integrity before the final sentencing.
Civil Services aspirant turned burglar shoots private video of a couple; blackmails them
According to Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (Dhamdha) Sanjay Pundhir, Sahu had entered the couple's house in Ahiwara village, Nandini police station area, with the intent to steal early last month. Instead of committing theft, he used his mobile phone to record the couple in an intimate moment. Sahu then demanded Rs 10 lakh from the couple, threatening to make the video public.
Don't open window shades of planes to take photos, warns China's spy agency
China's top spy agency warns air passengers not to open window shades at dual civil-military use airports to take photos, citing national security concerns. The Ministry of State Security issued the warning on its official WeChat account after a foreigner was caught snapping pictures at an airport in Yiwu.
Centre amends rules to allow 6 months maternity leave for staff in case of surrogacy
Women government employees can now take 180 days of maternity leave if they have children through surrogacy, according to amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. The changes also allow "commissioning mothers" (intending mothers) child care leave and "commissioning fathers" 15 days of paternity leave. These amendments, notified on June 18, 2024, ensure that surrogate and commissioning mothers with less than two surviving children can access these benefits. This marks the first time maternity leave is granted to women government employees for children born through surrogacy.
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UPSC CSE 2024: Exam day arrives for lakhs of aspiring officers; Here's all you need to know
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 on June 16 across various exam centres in India. This exam is the first of three stages in the selection process for officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Several arrangements have been made for the smooth travel of candidates to exam centres, including special train and bus services. Candidates must follow key instructions, such as entering exam halls on time and using only a black ballpoint pen to fill the answer key.
Hinduja family staff settle civil lawsuit over domestic workers’ exploitation allegations
A deal to end the civil suit was reached this week, Olivier Peter, a lawyer for one of the three claimants said, without confirming the details of the accord. The settlement comes more than six years after the workers filed their case. The legal proceedings have been beset by delays but got underway this week in Geneva.
Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case
Google avoids jury trial by paying $2.3 million to U.S. government for alleged digital advertising dominance, preventing the first-ever civil antitrust case jury trial by the Justice Department and states suing the tech giant.
Rajkot gaming zone fire: Six, including owner and manager, booked for culpable homicide
The Rajkot Police Commissioner further said that a nine-member SIT has been formed to investigate the case, and special police teams are working to arrest other accused. Regarding the cause of the incident, he said that some fabrication work was taking place in the game zone and inflammable materials were kept there.
Provisions of suit by or against minor to apply in Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Hindu side to Allahabad HC
The Hindu side presented arguments in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, stating the deity Bhagwan Keshav Dev is a perpetual minor. The court adjourned the hearing till Monday for further proceedings.
Court convicts activist Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena
Saxena had filed the case in November 2000 when he was the president of the National Council of Civil Liberties over a "defamatory" press release issued against him by Patkar.
Maliwal assault case: Delhi court sends Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar to 5-day police custody
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, has been sent to five days in police custody over allegations of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. The court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, citing the need for further investigation. Police argue Kumar's cooperation is essential to retrieve data from his formatted mobile phone. Kumar's counsel disputes the claims, suggesting political motivations behind the accusations.
Swati Maliwal's medical report reveals 'bruises over left leg and right cheek' after alleged attack by Delhi CM's aide
Swati Maliwal News: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who alleges she was assaulted by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, reportedly has bruises on her left leg dorsal and right cheek, as per her medical report.
Delhi Police forms SIT to probe Swati Maliwal assault case
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case of Swati Maliwal after she accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's former personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her. The SIT is headed by North Delhi's Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anjitha Chepyala and includes three Inspector-rank officers. The police have recreated the crime scene and are analyzing the sequence of events narrated by both the accused and the victim.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar's bail plea
Bibhav Kumar Bail Plea: Delhi's Tis Hazari Court dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide, in the ongoing assault case of Swati Maliwal. Kumar lodged a complaint against Maliwal via email, accusing her of physical assault. Maliwal alleged that Kumar assaulted her at Kejriwal's residence on May 13. Kumar lodged a counter-complaint, accusing Maliwal of gaining 'unauthorised entry' into the CM's residence and verbally abusing him. Since the allegations have emerged, there has been a war of words between the BJP and the AAP, with the Delhi party alleging the BJP's involvement in Maliwal's actions.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar arrested
Delhi police arrested Bibhav Kumar, aide to Arvind Kejriwal, following allegations of assault by Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar lodged a complaint against Maliwal via email, accusing her of physical assault. A prominent AAP member, Atishi, argued that the charges against Kumar are baseless and part of a larger conspiracy. The AAP refuted the allegations, claiming they are part of a plot by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Swati Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal' s aide Bibhav Kumar fails to appear before NCW
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, has not appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with an alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. The NCW summoned Kumar to appear, but he refused to do so. Maliwal claimed that Kumar assaulted her at Kejriwal's official residence.
Swati Maliwal reaches Tis Hazari court to record statement before magistrate in assault case under Section 164
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal visited Tis Hazari Court in Delhi to record a statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure following an assault complaint against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar. An FIR was filed naming Bibhav Kumar, and police are investigating with CCTV footage scrutiny and NCW involvement. BJP criticised Kejriwal's leadership on women's security.
Swati Maliwal case: AAP Punjab's Cheema says accused Bibhav is a good human being, meets everyone with love
Aam Aadmi Party leader Harpal Singh Cheema has defended the accused Bibhav Kumar, who allegedly assaulted Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chief Swati Maliwal. Cheema believes Kumar is a good human being who meets everyone with love and arranges meetings with Kejriwal. Maliwal filed a FIR against Kumar, alleging that he slapped, kicked, and hit her in the stomach while she was at Kejriwal's residence. The case is under investigation, but Cheema believes Kumar is a good person.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal files police complaint over alleged assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence
AAP MP Swati Maliwal has filed a police complaint alleging assault at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Delhi Police visited her home for details, but it's unclear if her statement was recorded. The NCW has summoned Kejriwal's aide over the allegations, with a hearing scheduled. AAP leader Sanjay Singh condemned the incident.
NCW summons Delhi CM Kejriwal's aide in Maliwal assault case
The National Commission of Women (NCW) took suo moto cognizance of a media post titled "Ex-DCW chief Swati Maliwal accuses Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary of assaulting her," where she claimed that she was brutally assaulted at the Chief Minister's residence by Shri Bhibhav Kumar, Kejriwal's Private Secretary.
Either Kejriwal should sack his assistant, or he himself should quit as CM: BJP on Swati Maliwal case
According to the Delhi police, Maliwal on Monday went to the Civil Lines Police Station and alleged that a member of Kejriwal's personal staff "assaulted' her at the chief minister's official residence. Police have not yet received a formal complaint.
Aggrieved home buyer: Should you file a case in RERA or civil court, which works better for you?
RERA or civil court: Agrrieved real estate buyers can file a case in RERA, consumer courts, etc. However RERA is a specialised forum which has expertise in real estate laws and rules. According to an Anarock report RERA has resolved more than 1 lakh cases till November 2023.
CBI nabs Deputy GM of Eastern Coalfields Limited in bribery case
In a startling turn of events, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy general manager posted in the Hariajam Colliery under Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) in Dhanbad in connection with an alleged bribery case.
Trump accepts new restrictions on $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case
Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump, the Republican presidential candidate to face President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election, fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
Trump loses bid to halt Jan 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington denied defense lawyers' request to put the civil cases seeking to hold Trump responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on hold while the criminal case accusing him of conspiring to overturn his election defeat to President Joe Biden plays out.
CBI files closure report in Air India leasing case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a closure report in one of the four cases related to a leasing contract involving Air India during the UPA regime. The closure report potentially clears Praful Patel, who was the civil aviation minister at the time. The agency has been investigating alleged irregularities and misuse of office in the leasing of aircraft by the national carrier. The closure report was filed on March 19 before a special CBI court in New Delhi, and a hearing is scheduled for April 15.
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