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Wipro asks NCLT to junk Ivalua's insolvency plea
Wipro disputes Ivalua's insolvency plea over $100,000 unpaid dues for unfulfilled cloud services, seeking dismissal at NCLT.
Boeing offered 737 MAX plea deal, lawyer of crash victims' families says
The US Justice Department has offered Boeing a plea deal to avoid trial over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes, causing outrage among victims' families. The deal reportedly includes a fine and oversight by an external supervisor. Families, represented by lawyer Paul Cassell, strongly oppose the agreement and are prepared to contest it in court if Boeing accepts. Boeing, contacted by AFP, declined to comment. The DOJ previously considered prosecuting Boeing for violating a prior deferred prosecution agreement related to the crashes that claimed 346 lives.
Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on 'maintainability' of Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on July 1, 2024, on the maintainability ground of a plea moved by Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal.
Delhi HC to rule on BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea in Excise Case on July 1
BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15, 2024 and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, after hearing submissions from all sides, decided to reserve the order in the matter on May 28, 2024.
Sports Minister lends weight to IOA plea to include Yoga in Asian Games
Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed support for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha's initiative to introduce Yoga as a competitive sport in the Asian Games. On June 26, PT Usha wrote to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh, proposing the inclusion of Yoga in the event.
The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga
About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a request to dismiss the case against him. This move was notable given Assange's publication of hundreds of thousands of secret documents and his status as perhaps the highest-profile detainee facing a U.S. extradition request. The Justice Department was involved in a battle in British courts to extradite him to the United States for trial.
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Ratan Tata in search of blood donor: Help needed to save critically ill dog
Ratan Tata has issued an urgent appeal on Instagram, seeking a blood donor for a seven-month-old puppy suffering from suspected tick fever and severe anaemia at his Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai. The post quickly went viral, garnering significant public support and numerous offers to help. Tata outlined specific eligibility criteria for donor dogs and emphasized the critical need for a transfusion to save the puppy's life.
Julian Assange's actions put people in danger: US State Department after whistleblower walks free
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, arrived in Australia after signing a plea deal with the US, ending a 14-year legal case. The US State Department criticized Assange for endangering lives, including diplomats and allies, by releasing unredacted classified documents. They also accused him of acting as a conduit for Russian intelligence during the US presidential elections. Assange was welcomed in Canberra by supporters and family. His plea deal was formalized on the Northern Mariana Islands to facilitate his travel back to Australia.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fight
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, ending a prolonged legal battle over press freedom and national security. The deal, struck in Saipan, allows Assange to return to Australia without U.S. prison time. Assange had been jailed in the UK since 2019, resisting extradition. The plea resolves a Trump-era criminal case and highlights Assange's role in revealing military misconduct. His wife expressed relief, and Assange's supporters celebrate his impending freedom.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks out of U.S. court a 'free man' after guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws in a landmark deal on the Pacific island of Saipan. During the hearing, Assange admitted to conspiring to obtain and publish classified U.S. defense documents, citing a belief in First Amendment protections for journalism. Chief U.S. District Judge Ramona V. Manglona accepted his plea, citing time served in a British jail. Assange, accompanied by Australian diplomats, will return to Canberra, ending a lengthy legal saga marked by extradition battles and international controversy.
Assange's plea deal sets a chilling precedent, but it could have been worse
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, affecting American press freedoms but allowing him to walk free after more than five years in British custody. The agreement, concluded on Wednesday in a courtroom in a remote U.S. commonwealth in the Western Pacific, involved Assange pleading guilty to one charge of violating the Espionage Act.
WikiLeaks founder Assange strikes US plea deal, to be a ‘free man’
He flew out of London to travel to the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory in the Pacific where he will plead guilty to a single count of conspiracy to obtain and disseminate national defence information, according to a court document.
SC asks Delhi HC to decide Satyendar Jain's bail plea in ED case on July 9
The Supreme Court urged the Delhi High Court to promptly decide the bail plea of former AAP minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case, emphasising that bail matters should not be needlessly adjourned. An observation made by Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti as they disposed of Jain's plea against a six-week adjournment, with the high court scheduled to hear the case on July 9.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty in espionage act case in US court, will be freed from prison
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, will plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disseminate classified US defense information under a deal with the US Justice Department. This agreement concludes a decade-long legal battle involving multiple countries. Assange will appear in a federal court in the Mariana Islands to enter his plea, after which he will return to Australia. The case has sparked significant debates over press freedom and national security.
Bail order perverse, Arvind Kejriwal neck deep in money laundering: ED to Delhi HC
The Enforcement Directorate has accused the Delhi High Court of granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal due to "perverse" findings, as the trial court did not consider material demonstrating his involvement in money laundering linked to the alleged excise scam. The agency filed a written note seeking a stay on the trial court's decision, arguing that it suffered from a "jurisdictional defect" since it was not given a proper opportunity to argue its case.
Delhi HC to pass order today on ED’s plea for stay on Arvind Kejriwal's bail
Arvind Kejriwal bail: The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its verdict today on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking a stay on the trial court's decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. The order is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The trial court had granted bail to Kejriwal on June 20, but the ED challenged this decision, arguing that it was based on "perverse" and "one-sided" findings.
SC refuses to entertain plea against movie 'Hamare Baarah', permits withdrawal of petition
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear a plea challenging certain dialogues and scenes in the movie 'Hamare Baarah', starring Annu Kapoor. The Bombay High Court had previously allowed the release of the movie on June 19, following the agreement by its makers to delete some objectionable content.
NCLAT directs NCLT to hear afresh insolvency plea by APL Apollo Tubes
NCLAT directs NCLT to rehear APL Apollo Tubes insolvency plea against Tanisha Scaffolding. Bench criticizes Bengaluru NCLT for rejecting claims on 'hypothetical interpretation' related to Purchase Order and Demand Notice. NCLAT emphasizes adherence to statute in tribunals. NCLAT orders expeditious proceedings.
Kejriwal' s bail plea to be heard on June 19
A Delhi court has set June 19 for the bail hearing of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise scam money laundering case, after the ED requested more time to respond. The court also scheduled a hearing for Kejriwal's request for his wife's virtual participation in a medical board's review of his health.
NCLT to hear insolvency plea filed by Engine Lease Finance against SpiceJet on August 2
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has sent a notice to SpiceJet following an insolvency plea initiated by Engine Lease Finance BV, an aircraft engine lessor involved with the financially troubled airline.
President Murmu rejects mercy plea of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif convicted in Red Fort attack case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, convicted in the 24-year-old Red Fort attack case, marking her second rejection of a mercy plea since taking office. The Supreme Court had previously upheld Arif's death sentence in November 2022, emphasizing the attack's threat to India's unity and sovereignty.
NCLT dismisses developer’s intervention plea at pre-admission stage
The National Company Law Tribunal dismissed an intervention petition by Surya Landmark Developers regarding exclusion of its prime 0.5-acre land parcel in Mumbai's Lower Parel from insolvency proceedings initiated by ACRE.
NCLAT dismisses appeal by investors against Byju’s
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has rejected an appeal filed by a group of investors of Byju’s seeking intervention in the case between the two parties in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). These investors had requested an order to halt the ongoing proceedings at the NCLT’s Bengaluru bench.
Delhi excise policy case: SC refuses to grant relief to Manish Sisodia, allows to revive bail plea after final chargesheet filed
The Supreme Court denied bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy scam cases. Bail may be requested after final chargesheet filing by CBI and ED, involving allegations of corruption and money laundering.
Kejriwal bail plea: Court seeks ED's response by June 1 in money laundering probe
Delhi Court seeks Enforcement Directorate's response on Arvind Kejriwal's 'regular' bail plea by June 1. The Chief Minister filed for bail in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. Currently on interim bail till June 1, granted by the Supreme Court, Kejriwal awaits further legal proceedings.
Engine Lease Finance moves insolvency plea against SpiceJet
SpiceJet, a low-budget airline, has filed an insolvency plea against its debt-ridden debtor, Engine Lease Finance BV, over non-payment of over USD 12 million. ELF has leased eight engines to SpiceJet and has claimed around USD 16 million in interest and rental. The matter was listed before the Delhi-based bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), where SpiceJet was directed to file its response. ELF, the world's leading independent engine financing and leasing company, has previously approached the Delhi High Court after terminating a lease for two engines.
SC rejects Kejriwal's bail extension plea, Delhi CM to head back to Tihar jail on June 2
The Supreme Court rejected Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea for bail extension in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The SC registry deemed the plea not maintainable since he was allowed to seek regular bail from the trial court. Kejriwal, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, had interim bail until June 1
NCLT admits Srei's insolvency plea against Supreme Infrastructure BOT
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has accepted Srei Infrastructure Finance's request to commence a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against Supreme Infrastructure BOT due to its failure to repay a loan. Srei Infrastructure Finance had provided a term loan of Rs 150 crore to Supreme Infrastructure BOT for a duration of five years, earmarked for infrastructure projects.
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