Author: Legal Parivar

Tejasvi Surya, who filed his nomination from Bangalore South on April 4, disclosed total assets of ₹4.10 crore in the affidavit documents, as reported by the Indian Express. This marks a significant increase in assets compared to the ₹13.46 lakh declared during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. As per the affidavit, Surya’s primary sources of investments, as the BJP Yuva Morcha national President and incumbent MP, were shares and mutual funds, with investments of ₹1.79 crore in shares and ₹1.99 crore in mutual funds. Surya recently expressed confidence in the BJP-JDS coalition winning the seat by a margin exceeding 5…

The Supreme Court, led by a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has unified multiple petitions contesting the imposition of 28% GST on online gaming companies. In a hearing on Friday, the Court directed the transfer of 27 pending writ petitions from 11 different high courts across the nation to be heard collectively. These petitions will be consolidated and heard alongside a petition filed by Gameskraft and writs by EGF and Play Games24x7. The Union government has been instructed to submit counter affidavits in all writ petitions within three weeks, with a consolidated hearing scheduled for the last…

Punit Misra, who served as the President of Content and International Markets at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), has resigned from his position. During his tenure, Misra played a crucial role in overseeing content for Zee’s linear television networks and its digital platform, ZEE5, catering to audiences both domestically and internationally. He also led the company’s global business endeavors. In recent weeks, Zee has witnessed several senior-level departures, including Rahul Johri, President of Business, and Nitin Mittal, President and Group Chief Technology Officer, reportedly as part of the company’s efforts to streamline operations and reduce expenses. In an earnings call,…

On Friday, the Centre appointed retired Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as the presiding officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal for a term of four years. Justice Kumar previously served as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. According to a gazette notification by the Ministry of Finance, Justice Dheeraj Bhatnagar, retired Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, has been appointed as a technical member. The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) consists of a presiding officer, typically a retired judge, and two members – one judicial and one technical. The position of presiding officer had remained vacant for over three months…

On April 5, the Congress party unveiled its manifesto titled “Nyay Patra” for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. One of the key promises outlined in the manifesto is the “Mahalaxmi Scheme,” aimed at alleviating poverty by providing ₹1 lakh per year to the underprivileged. According to the manifesto, the funds will be directly transferred to the bank account of the eldest woman in the household. In the event that the eldest woman is not present, the funds will be transferred to the oldest member of the family. Additionally, the manifesto states that the implementation of the scheme will occur gradually…

The Delhi High Court is set to review a petition urging the postponement of the ICAI CA May Intermediate and Final Exams 2024 on April 8, 2024. Advocate Anubha Srivastava Sahai disseminated this update via her social media channels. Over the last 25 days, students, CA professionals, and various student organizations have been urging the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to reschedule the CA Intermediate and Final Exams from May to June. Despite numerous appeals, including an open letter to PM Modi and petitions addressed to the Election Commission of India (ECI), ICAI has remained silent on the…

On Friday, the Congress party unveiled its manifesto titled “Nyay Patra” for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. P. Chidambaram emphasized that the overarching theme of the Congress manifesto is “justice.” There are three powerful words in the manifesto–“work” “wealth” and welfare”, he added. The former finance minister launched a veiled attack against the BJP government by saying, “Every aspect of justice has been threatened, weakened in the last 10 years, especially in the last five years”. The long-standing political party has pledged to provide 10% reservation in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) across all castes and…

The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a notice to Atishi on April 5 regarding her assertions about being pressured to ‘join BJP or face jail’. The Delhi minister has been requested to provide a response. In the notice, the ECI stipulates, “Criticism of other political parties should be limited to their policies, past record, and work. Parties and candidates must refrain from criticizing private aspects of life unrelated to the public activities of leaders or workers of other parties. Criticizing other parties or their workers based on unverified allegations or distortion should be avoided.” Additionally, the notice reiterates, “Political…

A political dispute has arisen over the screening of the film “The Kerala Story,” which was released last year and received accolades from right-wing factions, including several cabinet ministers of the Modi government. The decision by Doordarshan TV channel to broadcast the film has ignited a bitter confrontation between left and right-wing groups. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticized Doordarshan’s choice to air “The Kerala Story” and has urged the public broadcaster to refrain from showcasing the contentious movie. Vijayan expressed concerns that the film could potentially escalate communal tensions, particularly in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha…

Jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is spending his time in Tihar prison engaging in activities such as meditation, yoga, writing, and reading books. Kejriwal, remanded by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in a judicial custody related to an excise policy-linked money laundering case, follows a routine that includes waking up early morning, practicing yoga, and cleaning his 14×8 feet cell located in general ward number 3 of jail number 2 of Tihar. He typically starts his day with a breakfast of two bread slices and tea, then takes walks around the premises, as reported by The Print. Although adjusting to life…