MUKUL ROHATGI
Former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi & his wife sell Sunder Nagar house for Rs 100 cr
Mukul Rohatgi, former Attorney General of India, and his wife Vasudha have sold their 724 square metre bungalow in Delhi's Sunder Nagar for ₹100 crore to Vikram Goyal, a local resident. Goyal paid ₹7 crore as stamp duty for the property. Last year, Rohatgi purchased a 2,100 square-yard bungalow in Delhi's Golf Links for ₹160 crore. Sunder Nagar has become a sought-after area for high-net-worth individuals, with recent notable purchases including one by former solicitor general Gopal Subramanium for ₹85 crore and another by Ameera Shah of Metropolis Healthcare for ₹64 crore.
Delhi HC seeks response from Bina Modi, other family branches
A Division Bench led by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna also issued notice to Bina’s children - Charu, Samir and Lalit Modi, besides various companies -Rajputana Developers, Kaushambi Industries, KK Modi Investment & Financial Services, Modicare Ltd and Premium Tradelink.
Misleading ads case: Patanjali Ayurved issues public apology in a daily newspaper
Patanjali Ayurved issues a public apology in a newspaper for its actions, expressing regret for promoting misleading advertisements. Despite this, the Supreme Court remains firm, extending a week's time for corrective action and emphasizing the need for sincerity. Ramdev and Balkrishna are urged to appear before the court on April 23, with the court highlighting their history of violations. The court's decision follows Patanjali's repeated violations and previous rebuffed apologies, with criticism directed at the Union government for its silence.
SC to examine validity of Rs 33,000 crore I-T claim on Jaypee Infra
The Supreme Court will review the validity of the Income-Tax commissioner's assessment of Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), which raised a claim of ₹33,000 crore. The court has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine the order and file an affidavit within four weeks. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the resolution plan of Suraksha Realty and Lakshdeep Investments and Finance, allowing them to take over JIL for ₹20,363 crore.
DJB lacks accountability, received more than Rs 28,400 cr since 2015-16, Delhi finance secy to SC
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) received over Rs 28,400 crore since 2015-16 but allegedly misused funds, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene. The Delhi government's finance secretary accused the DJB of lacking accountability. The court directed funds' release to DJB and deemed the plea against the official "untenable." Hearings continue.
Chandigarh mayoral poll: Returning officer Anil Masih tenders unconditional apology in SC
Anil Masih apologized to the Supreme Court for misconduct in the Chandigarh mayoral election, leading to the election result being overturned. The court ordered his criminal prosecution for a false statement and misdemeanour during vote counting.
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SC refuses to entertain Asaram's plea for suspension of sentence in rape case on health grounds
A bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta asked senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi to approach the Rajasthan High Court for relief after he said Asaram was willing to accept the public prosecutor's suggestion that he could undergo treatment at Madhavbaug Heart Hospital in Maharashtra's Khopoli in police custody.
Money laundering case: SC directs Senthil Balaji to submit his latest medical reports
The Supreme Court has directed DMK minister V Senthil Balaji to submit his latest medical reports for review. Balaji appealed against an order from the Madras High Court, which dismissed his bail plea on October 19. The court ruled that Balaji's health issues, including a possible stroke, are not serious and could only be addressed if he was released on bail.
HC stays proceedings against Hero MotoCorp, Chairman Pawan Munjal in forgery case
The Delhi High Court has granted a stay on the criminal proceedings against Hero MotoCorp, its chairman Pawan Munjal, and officials in a case of alleged forgery. The court has ordered the stay until December 6 and has also suggested the possibility of a settlement. Hero MotoCorp had challenged the trial court's order to register an FIR against them.
SC to hear after next week pleas seeking probe into alleged fake encounters in Gujarat
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of two petitions seeking a probe into alleged fake encounters in Gujarat from 2002 to 2006 until after the next week. The petitions were filed in 2007 by journalist BG Verghese and lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shabnam Hashmi. The court was informed that one of the parties requested an adjournment due to the unavailability of senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi
SC stays Karnataka HC order of Gameskraft tax evasion case
The Supreme Court stayed the Karnataka High Court’s judgment that overturned the Directorate General of GST Intelligence’s order imposing a Rs 21,000 crore goods and services tax demand on Bengaluru-based online gaming firm Gameskraft. Meanwhile, the bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also asked parties to file common compilations of judgments and other related documents.
Satcom spectrum allotment: Jio brings up former Supreme Court judge view to counter Mukul Rohatgi's
The former judge said that even if it could be argued that the 2G judgement does not apply to satellite spectrum, proponents of administrative mode of allocation would need to establish that the allocation of spectrum to private parties is not being made for commercial pursuits for maximising profit and therefore, there is no need to opt for competitive, revenue-maximising means of disposal.
Auction not best method to allocate satellite spectrum: Mukul Rohatgi
Broadband India Forum (BIF) had sought Rohatgi’s views on whether the law requires that the only way to allocate satellite spectrum is auction. He replied, “No.” BIF also asked whether allocation of satellite spectrum for space-based communication services through a non-auction, administrative route, be permissible in law. Rohatgi said, “Yes.” ET has seen a copy of the 18-page legal opinion.
Salve seeks Supreme Court help to curb ED's 'drastic powers' in PMLA cases
Senior counsel Harish Salve argued before the Supreme Court for intervention in the \"drastic powers\" of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in money laundering probes, as he represented M3M group directors Basant Bansal and Pankaj Bansal. Salve and senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi argued that there was no violation of anticipatory bail conditions by the directors of the realty group to prompt such an action. Salve mentioned that such powers given to the ED need to be reined in and that nobody is safe in this country if Lordships do not intervene.
Governor cannot act unilaterally in dismissing minister without aid and advice of council of ministers: Legal experts
Former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, commenting on the development, said, "Governor has no business to dismiss a minister unilaterally. He has exceeded his jurisdiction. How can he decide who should be in the cabinet and who should not be in the cabinet? He has to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers."
Damage to Ahmedabad flyover: SC refuses to grant anticipatory bail to directors of private firm
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant anticipatory bail to the directors of a private firm, who have been named as accused in a case lodged in connection with construction of a flyover in Ahmedabad which was closed for public use due to the damage caused to it because of alleged use of sub-standard material.
Why were Atique Ahmad and brother paraded before media: SC to UP
The state government informed the Bench that it has appointed a commission to look into the matter. The Bench also questioned the government on how the killers got information that the Ahmed brothers were being taken to hospital. The Bench also cornered the government on why the Ahmad brothers were made to walk till the hospital entry gate instead of being moved by ambulance.
Same-sex marriage not just an urban-elitist concept: Supreme Court
Speaking for the bench, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said more people living in the urban areas are coming out of the closet with regard to their sexual identity. The CJI added that the government does not have any data so far to corroborate its claims that the demand for legalisation of same-sex marriage is merely confined to an urban-elitist population.
Supreme Court urged to use plenary power, moral authority to ensure acceptance of same-sex marriages
He referred to the law on widow re-marriage, and said the society did accept it then and the "law acted with alacrity" and the social acceptance followed.
Same-sex marriage hearing: SC says gender not limited to genitals, will examine Special Marriages Act
Speaking for the bench, the CJI remarked the notion of "biological man and biological woman is not absolute. It is not a question of genitals. The very notion of the Special Marriage Act having 'man' and 'woman' is not restricted to genitals".
Supreme Court asks Lalit Modi to tender unconditional apology for his remarks against judiciary
A bench of Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar slammed Modi for his remarks and warned him that any repeat of such conduct will be viewed "very seriously". The bench observed that Modi is not above the law and the institution and also directed him to file an affidavit before it tenders an apology.
Mukul Rohatgi's wife buys Golf Links bungalow for ₹160 crore
Last year, former Solicitor General of India Gopal Subramanium bought a sprawling 866-square-yard bungalow at Lutyens' Delhi's Sunder Nagar locality for Rs 85 crore.
SC to hear plea of Tamil Nadu against HC order permitting RSS to take out march
The Madras High Court on February 10 had permitted the RSS to take out its route march in Tamil Nadu on rescheduled dates, and observed that protests are essential for a healthy democracy.
Godrej & Boyce's plea against Vikhroli land acquisition rejected
Observing that it is the project of "national importance", a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud refused to entertain Godrej & Boyce's appeal, saying "much water has flown as possession has been taken over of the land and the project is already being constructed".
Supreme Court refuses to pass order on plea against Lalit Modi's remarks, says parties mature enough
On August 1 last year, the Supreme Court appointed former apex court judge Justice R V Raveendran as a mediator to settle a family property dispute involving the former IPL head and his mother Bina Modi. Rohatgi is one of the counsels representing Bina Modi in the property dispute.
SC dismisses BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain's plea against HC order for FIR over alleged rape
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by BJP leader and former union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain challenging the Delhi High Court order for registration of an FIR against him on a woman's complaint alleging rape.
SC grants anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit
A Bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh granted the relief after noting that Purohit has been cooperating in the investigation.
Jallikattu cannot be termed blood sport, says SC, reserves verdict on pleas against bull-taming game
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph said though cruelty may be involved in the sport people do not take part in the event to kill the animal.
Mukul Rohatgi declines Centre's offer to be next Attorney General
The Centre had offered the post of AG to Rohatgi earlier this month to succeed K K Venugopal, 91, whose term will end on September 30. Rohatgi was the AG from June 2014 to June 2017. He was succeeded by Venugopal, who was appointed to the post in July 2017.
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