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SC directs RCOM to pay Ericsson Rs 550 cr with interest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Reliance Communications to pay Rs 453 crore to Ericsson India within four weeks failing which its chairman will have to undergo a three-month sentence.
HC seeks NSUT, UGC reply on plea against VC appointment
The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) on a plea challenging the appointment of its vice chancellor, terming it "illegal", "arbitrary" and contrary to UGC guidelines. Justices G S Sistani and Jyoti Singh issued notice to NSUT, Vice Chancellor (VC) J P Saini, University Grant Commission (UGC) and the department of training and technical education of the Delhi government, asking them to file their replies on the petition within four weeks. The plea, filed by a professor of NSUT, Sachin Maheshwari, alleged that the appointment of Saini as the university's first vice chancellor was "illegal", "arbitrary", "malafide" and contrary to UGC guidelines. "The chancellor has not applied his mind," it claimed. The plea, filed through advocate Tarkeshwar Nath, claimed that neither a search committee was constituted nor the post advertised anywhere inviting application from eligible candidates to ensure that a person with the highest level of ...
SC judge recuses from hearing CBI plea alleging WB officers obstructing Saradha chit fund probe
Supreme Court judge, Justice L Nageswara Rao, Wednesday recused himself from hearing the CBI's plea alleging obstruction in its probe into the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam probe by West Bengal authorities. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Rao and Sanjiv Khanna adjourned the hearing on pleas of the CBI, saying that one of the judges was not inclined to be part of the bench to hear the matter. Justice Rao said he had appeared for the state as a lawyer and therefore cannot hear the case. The bench has now posted the matter for hearing on February 27 before an appropriate bench of which Justice Rao is not a part. On February 18, West Bengal Chief secretary Malay Kumar De, DGP Virendera Kumar and then Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar had filed separate affidavits in the apex court on the contempt petition moved by the CBI in connection with the scam and had tendered "unconditional and unambiguous apology". The West Bengal government and ..
SC holds Anil Ambani, others guilty of contempt; says 3 months jail if dues not paid to Ericsson
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held RCom chairman Anil Ambani and two others guilty of contempt of court for violating its order by not paying dues of Rs 550 crore to Ericsson, and said they faced a three-month jail term if Rs 453 crore was not paid to the telecom equipment maker in four weeks. The Supreme Court held that the RCom chairman as well as Reliance Telecom chairman Satish Seth and Reliance Infratel chairperson Chhaya Virani breached the undertaking given to the apex court and related orders. The apex court said Ambani and the others will have to purge contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in four weeks. A bench comprising Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran said if the 'contemnors' failed to make the payments within the specified period, they will undergo a jail term of three months. Ambani, Seth and Virani were present in the courtroom when the verdict was pronounced. The apex court also directed Reliance Communication, Reliance Telecommunication and Reliance ...
Reliance-Ericsson case: I am sure Rcom will honour SC order, says Mukul Rohatgi
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for RCom chairman Anil Ambani in the contempt case, on Wednesday said he respects the decision of the Supreme Court and expressed confidence that the group will honour the directions on payment of dues to Ericsson. "We respect the Supreme Court's order. we have faced our difficulties. However, the court ruled the way it has ruled," Rohatgi told PTI minutes after the verdict was pronounced. "I am sure RCom will honour the Supreme Court's order," Rohatgi said. The apex court held RCom Chairman Anil Ambani, Reliance Telecom chairman Satish Seth and Reliance Infratel chairperson Chhaya Virani guilty of contempt of court for wilfully violating its order and not paying its dues of Rs 550 crore to telecom equipment maker Ericsson.
Cabinet approves Promulgation of the Companies (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019
Incentivizes compliance of law while simultaneously meting out exemplary punishment for serious violations
SC holds Anil Ambani, others guilty of contempt of court for wilfully not paying dues to Ericsson
The Supreme Court Wednesday held RCom chairman Anil Ambani guilty of contempt of court for wilfully violating its order and not paying its dues of Rs 550 crore to Telecom equipment maker Ericsson. The apex court held that the RCom chairman and Reliance Telecom chairman Satish Seth and Reliance Infratel chairperson Chhaya Virani breached the undertaking given to the apex court and the related orders. The apex court said the RCom chairman and others will have to purge the contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in 4 weeks. A bench comprising of Justices RF Nariman and Vineet Saran said if the contemnor failed to make the payments within the specified period, they they will undergo a jail term of three months. The apex court also directed Reliance Telecom and Reliance Infratel to pay Rs 1 crore each in four weeks to the apex court's registry or the chairman will have to go additional jail term of one month. It directed that Rs 118 crore already deposited by Reliance Group in the apex
SC judge recuses from CBI plea alleging obstruction by WB authorities in Sarada chit fund probe
Supreme Court judge, Justice L Nageswara Rao, Wednesday recused himself from hearing the CBI's plea alleging obstruction in its probe into the multi-crore Sarada chit fund scam probe by West Bengal authorities. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Rao and Sanjiv Khanna adjourned the hearing on pleas of the CBI, saying that one of the judges was not inclined to be part of the bench to hear the matter. Justice Rao said he had appeared for the state as a lawyer and therefore cannot hear the case. The bench has now posted the matter for hearing on February 27 before an appropriate bench of which Justice Rao is not a part. On February 18, West Bengal Chief secretary Malay Kumar De, DGP Virendera Kumar and Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar had filed separate affidavits in the apex court on the contempt petition moved by the CBI in connection with the scam and had tendered "unconditional and unambiguous apology". The apex court had on February 5 ...
Neighbour steals newborn baby boy in Telangana
A new born baby boy was rescued after he was allegedly kidnapped by his neighbour in Telangana's Medchal district.According to Rachakonda Circle Inspector Anji Reddy, "On Tuesday, a woman was blessed with a baby boy in Narapally Primary Health Centre. When she woke up after taking rest, she found her newly-born baby missing."Later, the family of the woman informed the police. Immediately, a search operation to find the missing boy was initiated by the police.After receiving credible information, it was revealed that a woman named Renuka, neighbour of the victim, stole the infant.Police have registered a case against accused Renuka under section 363 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sent her to judicial remand.
Vadra appears for ED questioning in money laundering case
Robert Vadra, who skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioning a day ago citing poor health on Wednesday deposed before the agency in connection with a money laundering case.
Woman's body found hanging at home; family alleges dowry death
The body of a 28-year-old woman was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in neighbouring Shamli district, even as her family alleged that she was killed by her husband and in-laws over dowry. Ruchi married Kuldeep three years ago. Her in-laws and husband had been harassing her for dowry for some time, the woman's family alleged in a complaint filed with police. They alleged that Kuldeep and his parents killed Ruchi Tuesday. A case has been filed gainst Kuldeep and his parents, who are on the run, police said.
S.Korean prosecutors raid Hyundai's office in recall probe: Chosun Biz
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday raided the office of Hyundai Motor Co's quality division in southern Seoul as part of a probe into how the automaker and affiliate Kia Motors Corp handled vehicle recalls over engine defects, online media Chosun Biz reported.
Kerala: CPI (M) member arrested in murder case of 2 Youth Congress workers
A Communist Party of India (Marxist) committee member from Kerala has arrested in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress workers in Kasargod district, police said on Tuesday.The CPI (M) Peria area committee member Peethambaran was arrested in connection with the murder of Kripesh and Sarath Lal. The two were hacked to death on Sunday while they were on a motorcycle in Peria in Kasargod.Kerala Chief Minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that the CPM "didn't have any reason" to plan the murder of the two Youth Congress workers."It (killing of Youth Congress workers) is a very unfortunate incident. Political murders have reduced in my time. CPM didn't have any reason to plan this murder. There will be strict action against those involved in political murders," he said.Kerala's Governor P Sathasivan has also sought a report from the chief minister on the incident."Sought from Chief Minister @CMOKerala an urgent report on the ...
SC to hear plea seeking CBI probe in murder of BJP workers in West Bengal
Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a plea filed to demand a CBI probe into the murder of three BJP workers in West Bengal.The apex court is hearing a petition filed by BJP leader and lawyer Gaurav Bhatia, who sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter.During Tuesday's hearing, Supreme Court lawyer Gaurav Bhatia had argued for a CBI investigation of the murders."The brutal murder of three WB BJP workers is a fit case for CBI probe and if this case is not fit for a detailed investigation by CBI, then no case comes under the ambit of CBI probe", argued Bhatia.On May 30, an 18-year-old BJP worker named Tirlochan Mahato was found hanging from a tree in Purulia's Balarampur district. After this incident, another BJP worker, Dulal Kumar was found dead in a similar manner in the same district.On July 28, one more BJP leader, Shaktipada Sardar was hacked in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour area.The deaths of three BJP leaders had sparked an outrage in the state with ...
Hyderabad: 2 students die in road accident
Two teenagers were killed here after the bike they were travelling on rammed into a divider here on Tuesday.According to Chanchala Babu, Circle Inspector, Ramgopalpet Police Station, "The boy named Nikhil along with his friend Prashant were roaming on a bike on Necklace Road when the vehicle lost control and rammed into the divider. Nikhil, who was driving the vehicle died on the spot whereas Prashant succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a hospital."The deceased were classmates and were studying in intermediate in Sri Chaitanya Junior College in Narayanaguda area.The bodies of the victims have been shifted to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem examination.Police has registered a case under section 304-A of Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Cohen to reveal 'chilling' details about Trump
United States President Donald Trump's former right-hand and personal lawyer Michael Cohen will reveal "chilling" details about the character of the US President including the Trump's "bigoted" language during his testification before the House Intelligence Committee in March, said attorney of Cohen Lanny Davis on Tuesday."He has no moral character in defrauding people in his businesses, and going bankrupt, and taking cash out, and putting people out of work. He lacks the moral compass that we expect in our presidents. Trump speaks in bigoted words in private, which Michael Cohen will tell you," the Hill quoted Davis as saying.After several postponements, Cohen is set to testify before congressional panels on March 6."He [Cohen] needs to tell his personal story to the American people. When I first heard Michael tell me all this, even as much as I knew about Trump that was negative, was chilling," Davis added.The testimony comes amid reports that Cohen is slated to report to the prison
U.S. opens probe into Brazilian oil bribery scheme: sources
(Corrects ninth paragraph of Feb 7 story to say Brazilian prosecutors alleged bribes were paid to Petrobras insiders, not to the company itself)
Cash-for-vote scam: T'gana Cong leader Revanth Reddy appears before ED
Telangana Congress working president and former legislator A Revanth Reddy Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the cash-for-vote case. The Congress leader, who was recently served a notice by the ED, appeared before it and was quizzed by the probe agency's officials for several hours. In 2015, Reddy, then in the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), was caught while allegedly trying to give a bribe to a nominated MLA to vote for his party's nominee in the Telangana Legislative Council polls.. The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee working president later accused caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of "targeting" him by using investigating agencies . Reddy alleged that Rao had misused his powers in the assembly elections. "He (Rao) is making use of investigating agencies in targeting me but he cannot intimidate me. Four-year- old case is being dragged on intentionally to trouble me", the Congress leader said. "I have appeared before the ED today.
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh operative arrested in West Bengal
The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on Tuesday arrested a member of terror outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Santragachi railway station in Howrah district.The arrested Asif Iqbal alias Nadeem, is a resident of Murshidabad district and he was arrested on Monday night."Asif is an active member of JMB since 2017. He went to Chennai and got training. In Bengaluru, he got involved in some dacoities with his other associates. He came to Satnragachi Station last night and was arrested there," police said.The police produced Iqbal before Bankshall Court in Kolkata which remanded him to police custody till March 5.
Cabinet approves agreement of simplification of visa between India, South Africa
The Union Cabinet approved an agreement on simplification of visa requirements for travel of certain categories of citizens between India and South Africa. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the cabinet has approved the signing of agreement aiming to facilitate the issuance of multiple entry visa to nationals of the two countries who wish to travel to the territory of the other country for tourism, medical, business and official purpose."Such visas are normally required to be issued for a period of up to five years within a specified time limit of five days. In cases where further scrutiny is required both sides may inform the application accordingly," a release by PIB read.Another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Korean National Police Agency, Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Home Affairs, India on combating transnational crime and developing police cooperation is proposed to be signed."The proposed MOU aims to improve the effectiveness of both countries in .