COMPLAINTS
Nobody can expect to escape: Rijiju on complaint against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
After Gandhi's speech on Monday on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rijiju accused the Congress leader of making "untruthful" claims about a host of issues, including the Agnipath scheme and the compensation paid to locals in Ayodhya.
New criminal laws to come into force on July 1, all police stations to hold special event
The new criminal laws, effective from July 1, prioritize victim rights, gender inclusivity, and efficient legal proceedings. With provisions like witness protection and electronic statements, the laws aim to ensure transparency, fairness, and timely justice delivery, emphasizing victim well-being and participation in the legal process.
Curtain falls on British-era laws, new criminal laws come into effect on July 1
Three new criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—will replace India's colonial-era legal framework starting Monday. These laws introduce modern provisions such as Zero FIR, online complaint registration, and electronic summonses. Key changes include mandatory crime scene videography for heinous crimes, streamlined sections, and enhanced protections for women and children. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that these laws prioritize justice and transparency, replacing outdated penal systems with Indian-centric legal standards to address contemporary social realities and crimes.
Delhi: Police register case after AIMIM chief Owaisi files complaint about vandalism at his residence
The AIMIM chief took to social media to condemn the incident, sharing visuals of the vandalism and challenging the perpetrators to confront him directly. "Some 'unknown miscreants' vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count of the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted. When I asked Delhi Police officials how this was happening right under their noses, they expressed helplessness," posted Owaisi.
Zero FIR, online police complaints, videography of crime scenes key highlights of new criminal laws
The new criminal laws introduce progressive changes such as online FIRs, forensic expert visits, and community service. These reforms prioritize victim support, enhance investigations, and ensure fair justice delivery for all, signifying a significant step towards a more efficient and inclusive legal system in India.
'Will take a bullock cart but not your airline': Pune Author slams Air India
Pune-based author Aditya Kondawar criticizes Air India Express for poor service after a delayed and uncomfortable flight. He vowed never to fly with the airline again, citing dirty seats and a foul odor. Air India Express apologized and promised improvements.
Pay without work, and a complaint?
French woman Laurence Van Wassenhove takes telecom giant Orange to court after receiving full salary for 30 years without work, citing 'moral harassment' due to medical conditions.
TRAI directs telcos to make spam complaints user friendly on app/web
The Indian telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has directed service providers to make their mobile apps and web portals more user-friendly for complaint registration. The regulator has mandated that options for UCC complaint registration and preference management should be easily accessible on these platforms.
Darshan threatened Renukaswamy murder witnesses, reveals police
Renukaswamy, a fan of Darshan, was abducted from Chitradurga on June 8 and was brutally tortured to death allegedly by the 47-year-old actor and his gang for sending lewd messages to the key accused of the case Pavithra Gowda. Police have so far arrested 17 people while hunt is on for a few others involved in the crime.
Sebi slams ICICI’s canvassing for I-Sec delisting
Sebi reprimanded ICICI Bank for conducting an outreach programme to influence ICICI Securities shareholders during the voting on delisting. Sebi directed ICICI Bank to examine complaints and take action against violations.
Meta hit with privacy complaints in Europe over AI plans
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group filed complaints in 11 European countries against Meta on Thursday, saying the global tech giant's planned privacy policy change would allow "unlawful" use of personal data for artificial intelligence technology. Through the complaints, the group asks data protection authorities in the 11 European countries to stop Meta's new privacy policy before it enters into force in late June and fully investigate it.
Microsoft hit with Austrian privacy complaints over its education programme
Privacy advocacy group NOYB files complaints against Microsoft regarding its online education software, alleging GDPR violations.
Raveena Tandon was not drunk, complaint filed against ‘Mohra’ actress of reckless driving was false, says police
Mumbai Police announced on Sunday that actor Raveena Tandon was falsely accused of drunk driving, reckless conduct, and assault at the Khar Police station. Subsequently, the 'Shool' star shared a screenshot from 'Viral Bhayani' on 'X', revealing that the complainant had submitted a misleading report. Upon scrutinizing the CCTV footage, it was established that her car had not been involved in any collision, and she was not intoxicated.
Now, a 'Bank Clinic' to guide you on complaints
The Bank Clinic is an initiative by the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) to help customers address their grievances amid rapid expansion in technology and a series of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines on retail banking. A customer can fill out the details of her/his complaint, create a ticket, and receive a reply in five working days on the remedies available and information on what the RBI guidelines prescribe on that matter.
Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint: report
Microsoft is close to finalizing a multimillion-euro deal with an Amazon-backed cloud lobby to resolve an antitrust complaint with the European Commission. The deal involves withdrawing the investigation request, potential payments, and agreements to not file legal complaints worldwide.
Delhi Court summons AAP's Atishi in a defamation suit by BJP leader; asks her to appear on June 29
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court summoned AAP leader Atishi Marlena in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The suit alleges that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi accused the BJP of attempting to lure AAP MLAS and bribe them to switch parties. BJP's Bansuri Swaraj stated that Kejriwal's January 27, 2024 tweet is defamatory.
Delhi court refuses to summon Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case by BJP leader
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal, however, summoned AAP leader Atishi, saying "prima facie" there was sufficient evidence against her in the matter. The judge directed Atishi, a minister in the Kejriwal cabinet, to appear before the court on June 29. BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor had filed a case against Kejriwal and Atishi over poaching allegations made by the two.
Trouble with bank and can't find resolution? File a complaint against bank with RBI Ombudsman; who are eligible, when, where to file
RBI Ombudsman: Facing any issue with your bank? First try to solve it by filing a complaint, etc. If it is still not solved you may approach the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and file a complaint under the 'Banking Ombudsman Scheme'. Read here to know who can file such a complaint and when will such a complaint not be considered.
What are Indian consumers most hassled about?
India's top 1,062 listed companies cumulatively received over 48.4 million consumer complaints in FY23, 14% lower than in FY22, showed data sourced from Prime Database. Disclosing the number of customer complaints forms part of the business responsibility and sustainability reporting (BRSR) framework that is mandatory disclosure for the top 1,000 listed companies from FY23.
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