MISRA COMMISSION REPORT
SC stays Karnataka HC order constituting SIT, fresh probe in KPSC recruitment irregularities
The Supreme Court has stayed the Karnataka High Court's directions regarding the Special Investigation Team for KPSC recruitment irregularities. The bench issued a notice for responses from original petitioners and the state government. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued against a new investigation, stating the CID was near completion. The high court had mandated the formation of an SIT to investigate allegations against KPSC.
Company can face criminal prosecution even if no individual is made accused: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has established that companies can be subjected to criminal proceedings even when no individuals are charged. This ruling sheds light on corporate criminal liability, particularly for offenses necessitating intent, with the court stating that mens rea can be deduced from the context of the situation. Thus, the absence of a specific named individual will not halt company prosecutions.
Spying case: Operation underway, many YouTube channels under scrutiny
Haryana authorities are investigating a Pakistan-linked espionage network after five arrests, including YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying. Over 12 people have been detained across North India. Ongoing operations are scrutinising social media, with vigilance heightened to prevent misinformation and espionage, while authorities review travel details and links.
Caste benefits to Dalit converts: Supreme Court to consider report in July
A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was told by the central government counsel that the court should await the report of a new commission, constituted last year and headed by former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan, before proceeding further in the case.
Won’t accept Ranganath Panel report on SC quota for converted dalits: Govt to SC
The bench said it would examine the question whether the court should wait for the Balakrishnan Commission report or go ahead and hear a series of petitions seeking ‘SC’ quota benefits for Dalit converts to other religions, primarily Christianity.
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MFIs faced up to a 10% credit loss in FY21 and FY22 due to the pandemic
He said that the precise size of the credit losses may differ from one institution to another.
SoftBank’s Masa-Misra partnership strained by losses, infighting
Misra is at the heart of the problem in ways that go beyond how the fund’s companies are performing.
Criminalisation of politics felt in strongest form in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts: Supreme Court
It said the committee also took note of the criminal gangs which carried out their activities under the aegis of various political parties and government functionaries.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik backs synchronised polls
Elections are essential in democracy. We are elected to work for the people. When elections are held throughout the year, it affects development works, said Patnaik.
SoftBank probes smear campaign against Nikesh Arora
The committee, comprising directors on the board of the group, will examine the allegations, including those against former SoftBank president Nikesh Arora.
PIL in SC to restrain persons from contesting from more 1 seat
The Supreme Court asked the petitioner to serve the copy of the petition to the Attorney General for rendering assistance to it.
Holiday marketplace GoFro gets $10 million to continue its journey
The GoFro founder said the Series-B round could expand further, given that the firm is currently engaged in discussions with multiple investors, indicating the potential new backers could also be strategic in nature.
Defending Azam's remarks on rape, AG says politician can't be prosecuted for airing views
AG Mukul Rohatgi insisted that the court cannot prosecute anybody for making comments, saying that a politician may genuinely hold these views.
Home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to push for regaining control of centrally sponsored schemes
Mehrishi is likely to spearhead a push in January to regain control of centrally sponsored schemes transferred to the states under the 14th Finance Commission.
Modi government set to turn down CJI H L Dattu's choice of tribunal head
Chief Justice of India H L Dattu has recommended to the Centre to appoint Justice Gyan Sudha Misra as head of the appellate tribunal.
IPL probe: Mudgal committee questions N Srinivasan and Gurunath Meiyappan
The source confirmed that Misra and his team members had separate meetings with Srinivasan and Meiyappan and they were not quizzed together.
TRAI Bill to clear legal hurdles in appointment of principal secretary to PM
Bill is to replace an ordinance issued on May 28 to change a clause in the TRAI Act by which Misra could not have been appointed after retirement.
Public Interest Foundation looking for director to head think-tank as Nripendra Misra resigns
Now the person who wrote them has the chance of turning words into action. Their author, Misra, was handpicked by Modi to be his principal secretary
Panel to look into tribal uplift
The government has set up a commission to examine various issues of development and welfare of tribals.
Vijay Kelkar, two others to formulate fiscal roadmap
With a view to controlling its finances, the government today said it will seek help of former Finance Secretary Vijay Kelkar and two other experts to formulate fiscal consolidation roadmap.
Government sets up a panel to help realty projects work faster
The committee will study best practices from across the country and suggest a standardised procedure that can be adopted.
EC's decision against natural justice: BSP
Reacting sharply to the decision, BSP general secretary Satish Misra said this was a violation of Article 14 of the Constitution.
Law ministry's views sought on quotas for Muslims
The ministry of minority affairs has sought law min's opinion on reservation for Muslims under category of socially, educationally backward classes.
Jindal Steel's Rs 44K cr projects to go on stream by 2012-end
Jindal Steel and Power on Tuesday said it will commission two new steel plants over the next 30 months, with investments of about Rs 44,000 crore.
Ahead of the Environment Day, Pawar goes green
In a move aimed at driving a wedge between Congress and its Muslim constituency, Union agriculture minister hurled the “you-are-faking-concern-for-minorities” charge against “secular” parties.
Women's Bill: SP, RJD withdraw support to UPA govt
The Samajwadi Party and Lalu Prasad’s Rashtriya Janata Dal on Monday decided to withdraw support to the UPA government after earlier disrupting the proceedings in both House of Parliament demanding quotas for Dalits, backward classes and Muslims within the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Govt to wait for court verdict on AP move
The government announced on Monday that it would await the court verdict on reservation for minorities in Andhra Pradesh before proceeding further on the recommendations of the Ranganath Misra Commission.
BJP forum opposes quota for Dalit converts
As the fight over a piece of the reservation pie intensifies, the BJP-supported Anusuchit Jati Arakshan Adhikar Bachao Manch has demanded that the Centre desist from implementing recommendations of the Justice Ranganath Misra Commission.
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