KARNATAKA MINIMUM WAGE HIGH COURT RULING
"Dangerous precedent": US President Biden criticises Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity
US President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court's ruling granting former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Biden called the decision a "dangerous precedent" and a "terrible disservice" to Americans, arguing that it undermines the principle that no one, including the president, is above the law. He emphasized the ruling's implications, suggesting it removes legal constraints on presidential actions and undermines the rule of law. Biden urged Americans to consider Trump's actions on January 6 when deciding his fitness for office.
Karnataka releases draft gig workers Bill; seeks comments from platforms, other stakeholders
Karnataka introduced draft Bill for app-based platforms to provide social security benefits to gig workers and sought public feedback. The Bill proposes fee on transactions and penalties for non-compliance. It aims to protect workers' rights and ensure basic social security. It is inspired by Rajasthan law and includes grievance redressal mechanism and prevention of illegal termination. the Bill promises welfare board, fund for gig workers. Discussions have been held with major platforms and International Labour Organisation for input.
Use of black money law retrospectively unconstitutional: High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has struck down the retrospective application of the Black Money Act, 2015, protecting individuals from prosecution for foreign assets closed before the law's enactment. This decision, invoking Article 20 of the Constitution, emphasizes that one cannot be punished for actions that were not illegal at the time. The ruling sets a crucial precedent, offering significant relief to many wealthy Indians and business families targeted by the law.
HC gives relief to JP Nadda, Amit Malaviya, exempts them from personal appearance in police case
Karnataka High Court grants interim relief to BJP leaders JP Nadda and Amit Malaviya in connection with FIR by Kalaburagi police during Lok Sabha polls.
Troubled with frequent power cut? Get compensation from electricity distributor if it happens due to this reason, know how
Power cut: Electricity discom have to provide compensation to you if they have resorted to wilful load shedding. This compensation will be adjusted through your electricity bill. However for other deficiencies of service (if any) you will have to lodge a complaint. Read here to know how much compensation you can get in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi and Karnataka.
Rs 91 lakh penalty on YES Bank for wrongly levying non-maintenance of minimum balance charges: Is your bank charging the same?
Minimum balance negative in savings bank account: RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 91 lakh on YES Bank for not complying with the master directions on customer service in banks. One of the reason was levying charges on savings bank account having insufficient or zero balance. Has your bank done the same too?
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Karnataka HC upholds govt notification, caps service fee on app-based auto rides at 5%
Justice Suraj Govindaraj, while dismissing the petitions from the app-based aggregators, said the platforms were entitled to collect 5% service charge over and above the base fare fixed.
PM Modi says poor, farmers, women and youth should have..: BJP leader weighs in on Bengal OBC row
Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey lauded PM Modi's policies, emphasizing that resources should prioritize the poor, farmers, women, and youth. He criticized Congress for allegedly reallocating OBC quotas to Muslims in Karnataka. His comments followed Mamata Banerjee's opposition to the Calcutta High Court invalidating OBC certificates issued since 2010, which she plans to challenge. Tripura OBC Morcha president Malina Debnath supported the court's decision, accusing the TMC of adding Muslims to the OBC category for electoral gains without proper surveys.
BJP slams Rahul, Mamata over reservation issue; accuses INDIA bloc of appeasement politics
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of being aligned against lower castes, emphasizing the need for change.
Netai yearns for lasting peace amid fierce underlying political tensions ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Residents of Netai village, scarred by a 2011 massacre involving CPI(M) and armed vigilantes in Lalgarh, prioritize peace over politics amidst parliamentary polls, showing indifference to political changes.
SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception in new criminal law
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging the marital rape exception under new criminal laws. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud issued notice on the petition by the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) and said it would be listed for hearing in July alongside other petitions seeking to criminalize marital rape. The court emphasized the constitutional significance of the issue, noting that it will remain relevant despite the implementation of the new laws.
Air India fundamental rights claims not valid since it is now a private airline, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court ruled that Air India ceased to be a state entity post-disinvestment and takeover by Tata Group, hence not liable to fundamental rights claims. Dismissing appeals against Bombay High Court's verdict, it emphasized Air India's transition to private entity status, precluding writ petitions' maintainability.
Nepalese citizens' plea puts I-T in dock for invoking Black Money Act
Two Nepalese citizens have challenged the Indian Income Tax Department's invocation of the Black Money Act against them, arguing that they are tax residents of Nepal, not India. The case raises questions about how the law applies to foreigners from countries with double tax avoidance treaties with India. Specifically, the case highlights issues concerning Nepal, where citizens can move freely in and out of India without passports due to a "Treaty of Friendship" between the two countries.
Do international employees still have to make EPF contributions after Karnataka High Court ruling?
Karnataka High Court's April 25, 2024 ruling deemed special provisions for International Workers under EPF Scheme unconstitutional, affecting EPF contributions, retirement age eligibility, and equality before law for these workers.
GST on corporate guarantees: Taxmen believe clarity will emerge only in SC
The issue of levying GST on corporate guarantees between related entities remains uncertain until the Supreme Court's final decision. The CBIC's circular clarifying the levy's validity faces legal challenges, with recent stays offering temporary relief to affected companies. The matter's resolution will impact businesses and tax revenues.
Karnataka HC strikes down extension of PF benefits to international workers
Karnataka High Court rules EPF and EPS benefits for foreign workers in India unconstitutional under Article 14, making all related orders unenforceable. The Court made a decision regarding a group of appeals (Stone Hill Education Foundation vs The Union of India) that contested the validity of para 83 of the EPF Scheme and para 43A of the EP Scheme, which were applied to foreign workers in 2008.
EPFO to challenge HC ruling against inclusion of foreign workers under its ambit
In a recent judgement, the high court termed the EPF scheme provisions covering 'international workers' unconstitutional if international workers earning several lakhs are required to contribute to provident fund on their full salary, whereas the contribution is capped at Rs 15,000 for Indians working overseas.
EPFO evaluates course of action on Karnataka HC judgement on foreign workers
"While holding the highest regard for the Court's decision, the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) is actively evaluating the course of action in response to this judgement," the EPFO said in response to the queries pertaining to the judgement.
Inclusion of foreign workers in PF unconstitutional, says High Court
The move, which is likely to be challenged by govt and the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), will impact thousands of expatriates who have contributed to the social security scheme or are currently part of it.
'Go hang yourself' not necessarily abetment of suicide: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court declined to categorize 'go hang yourself' as abetment of suicide, involving a petition about a priest's suicide influenced by affair becoming known. Justice Nagaprasanna highlighted the complexity of determining abetment in contentious cases.
Encryption Clash Explained: WhatsApp's existence in India hangs in the balance
WhatsApp's encryption debate in the Delhi High Court has sparked a discussion on the balance between privacy and security. The court is considering a rule that requires social media companies to disclose message senders, raising concerns about privacy and data storage. WhatsApp argues that breaking encryption would violate user rights, while the government emphasizes the need for traceability in cases like communal violence. The court will continue hearings, with potential implications for messaging platforms and user privacy in India.
Payment for imported software not royalty, rules SC
A bench of Justices BR Gavai, BV Nagarathna and Pankaj Mithal rejected a batch of review petitions filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax both on merits as well as on the grounds of delay. This means tax liability of foreign software seller without a permanent establishment in India would reduce to the 2% equalisation levy introduced via Finance Act 2020 from the 10%-15% royalty tax, which the Indian buyer has hitherto been liable to withhold.
Government appoints former Karnataka High Court Chief Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as SAT chief
According to rules, the presiding officer of the tribunal should constitute a bench with two or more judicial or technical members. However, every bench should include at least one judicial and one technical member.
Karnataka HC allows govt to conduct board exams for Classes 5, 8, 9, and 11
The Karnataka High Court has allowed the State Government to proceed with board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 for the academic year 2023-24, overturning a previous order. The decision came after the government appealed against the ruling that had nullified its decision to conduct the exams. The court interpreted the notifications as guidelines rather than strict regulations, allowing the government to continue and complete the exams. The court also directed the government to engage with stakeholders before issuing notifications for the next academic year.
Karnataka High Court asks state CM Siddaramaiah to appear physically in case on March 6
The Karnataka High Court, led by Justice Krishna Dixit, dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others, aiming to quash criminal prosecution for allegedly illegally marching towards the official residence of the then CM Basavaraj Bommai. The court imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Siddaramaiah, state cabinet ministers MB Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, and Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, instructing them to appear before the people's representatives' court.
Xiaomi files appeal against ED's seizure of Rs 5,551.27 crore
The counsel for the company argued that the seizure was unnecessary and under Section 37A of FEMA even the necessity of suspicion is not required. Even the qualification of the "authorised officer" to take action was not prescribed.
CBI moves Karnataka HC after state government drops probe agency's case against DK Shivakumar
The High Court is hearing the plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal challenging the state government's withdrawal of consent for the CBI probe.
NYC minimum wage for delivery drivers upheld by appeals court
The Manhattan-based Appellate Division, First Department on Thursday denied appeals by Uber, DoorDash Inc and Grubhub Inc after a state judge rejected their claims that the law unfairly targets their food delivery services.
UK may be planning to hike minimum-wage requirement for foreign workers
Currently, workers outside shortage occupations require a minimum salary of £26,200 to take up jobs in the UK—a figure notably below the median wage of £33,000. The proposed adjustment, yet to be finalized, underscores the government's intent to address concerns surrounding immigration levels, particularly in skilled worker categories.
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