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Hathras stampede: Baba's numerous legal run-ins didn't dent formidable following
Originally named Suraj Pal, the baba belonged to Bahadurnagar village in district Kasganj and was part of the civil police, a senior police official in Kasganj told ET. The baba was also associated with the local intelligence unit of Etawah in 1994-95, said another police officer. He was last posted to Agra, when he either left his job or was expelled, and soon emerged as Narayan Sakar Hari or Bhole Baba, building a formidable following over the years. Being a Dalit, his following was largely dominated by people from the Dalit and backward communities, and he spawned ashrams in Kasganj, Etah, Mainpuri, Aligarh and even Rajasthan.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani disbarred from New York for Trump's false 2020 election claims
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred for his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference, the New York State appellate court ruled. The disbarment, effective immediately, comes as Giuliani faces bankruptcy due to a USD 150 million defamation case and multiple lawsuits. The court cited Giuliani’s false statements and misconduct, highlighting his role in undermining the electoral process. Giuliani has vowed to appeal the decision, calling it politically motivated and corrupt.
Philippines says June 17 South China Sea incident 'most aggressive' recent Chinese action
The Chinese Coast Guard's actions against Philippine vessels conducting a routine resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea last month were deemed by a senior Philippine navy official as the "most aggressive" in recent history. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson for the Philippine navy on South China Sea matters, characterized the maneuvers as deliberate, planned, and escalatory. The incident on June 17 resulted in a Philippine sailor being seriously injured due to what the military described as intentional high-speed ramming by the Chinese Coast Guard.
I am legally separated from my husband. Do I have right to wedding jewellery and gifts received as streedhan?
Readers estate planning queries answered.
CJI Chandrachud announces Lok Adalat from July 29 amid concerns about large backlog of cases
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced the commencement of a special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3. He urged citizens, lawyers, and advocates to participate in resolving cases swiftly and amicably to address the large backlog of cases. He highlighted on the informal and technology-based nature of the Lok Adalat and termed it as a voluntary and consensual dispute resolution mechanism that offers final and binding awards with no appeal process. The system promotes cost-effective and efficient settlement of various disputes including matrimonial, property, motor accident, compensation, and service-related cases pending before the Supreme Court.
Need to understand the correct legal history of India: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has urged the nation to understand its correct legal history, as the country's legal system was established from the perspective of colonial rulers. Meghwal argued that the laws in India during colonial times ignored the Indian ethos and societal realities of the time and were based on furthering the needs of colonial rulers. He called for the removal of old laws with a slave mentality and the re-enactment of three new criminal laws, namely the Indian Judicial Code, Indian Civil Defence Code, and Indian Evidence Act, which will be implemented across the country from July 1.
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Paid to Stay Home: French woman sues telecom giant for 20 years of pay without work
Laurence Van Wassenhove, a disabled French woman, is suing telecom giant Orange for paying her full salary for 20 years without assigning any work. Van Wassenhove claims this led to isolation and moral harassment, while Orange denies any wrongdoing, stating efforts were made to accommodate her condition.
Up to Rs 10 lakh relief in train accident: How a 45 paisa IRCTC travel insurance can be a huge help for your family in case of death or disability
IRCTC travel insurance: Do you know that IRCTC offers an optional travel insurance policy at just 45 paisa premium per passenger. This policy offers coverage up to Rs 10 lakh in cases of death and permanent disability. God forbid if you perish in a train accident, atleast your family will get the required financial assistance.
Ayushi Patel's NEET plea based on 'forged documents' says Allahabad HC, social media users call for her 'arrest'
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by NEET-UG aspirant Ayushi Patel after finding discrepancies in her claims regarding a damaged OMR answer sheet. Patel alleged the National Testing Agency (NTA) failed to declare her result due to a torn OMR sheet. However, upon court order, the NTA presented the original OMR sheet, which showed no damage. The court, terming it a case of "forged documents," dismissed the petition and said the NTA is free to take legal action.
Darshan fan murder case: Kannada star now accused of keeping exotic birds illegally; manager found dead
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is facing further legal trouble for allegedly keeping a bar-headed goose at his farmhouse, adding to his woes after being arrested in connection with a fan's murder. The forest department plans to charge him for violating wildlife protection laws. Meanwhile, Darshan's manager's suicide is being investigated alongside the murder case. The actor remains in custody as investigations continue.
China's 'salami-slicing strategy' against Philippines in disputed sea
Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China is escalating confrontations with the Philippines in a bid to push it out of the South China Sea, analysts say. The militarised islands enable Chinese vessels to patrol as far south as Indonesia and Malaysia.
As new ad regime dawns, cos make over 5K avowals
Marketers in India have started implementing the self-declaration certificate (SDC) mandate for new ads since June 18. The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) directive mandated that all new print, TV, digital, and radio ads must have an SDC generated through the Broadcast Seva portal for TV and radio and the PCI for print and digital ads from June 18. While the SDC mandate is challenging for advertisers, it will not hinder the rollout of new ads. Brand marketers have generated over 5,000 SDCs for new print and internet ads through the Press Council of India's website.
Public Provident Fund: How nominees, legal heirs can claim a PPF account on death of the subscriber
Public Provident Fund is a popular long-term savings scheme offering tax benefits and attractive interest rates. Here’s how nominees or legal heirs can claim a PPF account on the death of the subscriber.
Amit Malviya sends notice to lawyer for making 'defamatory allegations'; Congress seeks probe
Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP IT department, has sent a legal notice to a Kolkata-based lawyer, Santanu Sinha, for making "false and defamatory allegations" against him. Malviya has demanded an apology and the removal of the allegedly defamatory statement. The Congress has demanded Malviya's removal from his post over allegations of "sexual exploitation" and called for an independent inquiry. Sinha, however, has stated that his Facebook post, which led to the legal notice, was not directed at anyone specific and was misconstrued.
Prosus stake in Byju’s worth zero: HSBC
This comes at the time of Byju's controversial $200 million right issue at 99% discount to its peak valuation of $22 billion, meaning any investor not investing in the rights issue will see its holding wiped off.
Unclaimed shares moved to IEPF, a govt fund? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get back shares
Unclaimed shares: If you have found that your shares have been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) then do not worry. You can get these shares back from the IEPF Authority by filling up the online IEPF-5 e-form. However before filing up thise-form you need to know certain important aspects like entitlement letter. Read here to know more.
‘Doctors knew Covid vaccine’s side-effects killed my daughter. But they didn’t tell us’
Dr Snehal Lunawat was the first case in which the AEFI committee accepted there was a direct correlation between vaccination and death. Many of the petitioners, like her father Dilip, have questioned why information about the side-effects wasn’t made public earlier.
SpiceJet refutes KAL, Maran's Rs 1,323 cr damages claim, terms it 'legally untenable'
SpiceJet refuted the Rs 1,323 crore damages sought by Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways as legally untenable. Maran and KAL plan to challenge a Delhi High Court order that remanded the dispute, involving a Rs 579 crore refund, for reconsideration. The Delhi high court had overturned a previous ruling favoring Maran.
Yuvraj Singh sends notices to real estate firms for infringement of privacy, delayed home possession
According to the notice, the cricketer had booked a dwelling unit in 2020 at Hauz Khas, New Delhi in one of the projects of a real estate firm. M/s Brilliant Etoile Private Limited and M/s Uppal Housing Private Limited are the noticees in one of the legal notices pertaining to the delayed possession of the dwelling units.
Reliance to transfer unclaimed shares to govt fund by this date: Check if yours are in RIL's list
Reliance Industries shares: You RIL shares will be transferred to Invester Education Protection Fund (IEPF) if you do not claim them by a date as specified by Relaince Industries through its public notice dated May 24, 2024. Read here to know how to claim, who has to claim and which form to fill if such shares needs to be claimed.
Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kejriwal's bail, BJP's graft allegations fuel fierce campaign
As Delhi's Lok Sabha election nears, the BJP aims to maintain its clean sweep, while the AAP and Congress alliance seeks to make gains. AAP and Congress are contesting together in Delhi and other states. AAP faces legal challenges, with leaders like Arvind Kejriwal arrested but granted bail. The campaign faced a setback with the Swati Maliwal assault case, adding to the contest's intensity. The BJP is determined to replicate its 2019 success, setting the stage for a closely watched election in Delhi.
New rule for EPF death claim: Now physical claims can be processed without seeding Aadhaar
EPF death claim: The EPFO stated that it has received specific references from field offices indicating that they are unable to seed and authenticate Aadhaar in cases of death of EPF members. Note that Aadhaar details cannot be updated or corrected after a member passes away, which presents challenges for the field offices.
Sale of ancestral property: Can daughters and her descendants make rightful claims?
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Taxpayer is entitled to claim benefit of exempted income in revised ITR if it is filed within the deadline
Income tax return: The Supreme Court of India has refused to accept a petition wherein the tax department's assessing officer (AO) contested that a individual be denied the benefit of exempted income which he claimed by filing a revised ITR. The reason behind this denial was that the AO received information from 'entry operators'.
Health insurance claim rejection: Widow fights, wins Rs 28 lakh damage; pre-existing disease can't be free pass for claim denial
The Delhi State Consumer Commission ruled that an insurer cannot reject a health insurance claim solely based on pre-existing diseases if they weren't the cause of death. The commission directed HDFC Life (previously known as HDFC Standard LIC Co. Ltd.) to pay Rs 19.4 lakh along with the interest to a woman whose husband's claim was rejected for not disclosing diabetes. The insurer also has to pay Rs 1,00,000 for mental harassment of the complainant along with the litigation cost. This is a relief for those with common lifestyle diseases like diabetes. Read the full case and verdict in details. What do you need to keep in mind while buying health insurance policy to avoid claim rejection later. Find out here.
Baba Kalyani rejects claims of nephew, niece seeking family asset partition
Baba Kalyani filed his affidavit on Tuesday, stating that his nephew Sameer and niece Pallavi have no right to file and maintain a suit seeking partition of an alleged Kalyani Family HUF. According to him, the suit is filed by the siblings who by birth are members of the Hiremath family and, therefore, have no right to file and maintain a suit seeking partition of a Kalyani Family HUF.
'We will not let her escape': BJP sues AAP's Atishi for 'join us or go to jail' claim
The BJP has issued a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi after she alleged being coerced to join the BJP or face arrest. At a press briefing, Atishi claimed she was approached by a close associate of BJP, prompting the party to threaten legal action unless she substantiates her claims.
Meghan Markle's defamation lawsuit: Judge rules in favour of Duchess in legal battle against half-sister Samantha
Meghan Markle has triumphed in a defamation lawsuit brought by her half-sister, Samantha Markle. The court dismissed Samantha's claims, ruling that she failed to provide substantial evidence to support allegations of defamation. Samantha accused Meghan of making defamatory statements in public appearances and interviews, seeking $75,000 in damages. However, the judge concluded that Samantha's objections largely revolved around disagreements with Meghan's opinions rather than factual statements.
ITR-2 changes: Rich taxpayers will now have to give additional details
The tax department is seeking details of Legal Entity Identifier (LEI); any contributions made to political parties, including the date and mode of payment; and information on any deductions claimed for the maintenance, including medical treatment, of a dependent who is a person with disability.
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