Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/section-124a-supreme-court-sedition-chief-justice-n-v-ramana-7408463/ CJI Ramana’s observations questioning use of sedition law are enormously welcome, send strong message to government Since then, a growing body of jurisprudence
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People know that when things go wrong, Supreme Court will stand by them: CJI Ramana – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/people-know-that-when-things-go-wrong-supreme-court-will-stand-by-them-cji-ramana/article35377648.ece?homepage=true Top judge hails legal aid programme in country The people of India know that when things go wrong, the Supreme Court, as the
Explained: Curbs on foreign card firms | Explained News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/foreign-card-payment-network-curb-on-new-customers-rbi-restrictions-7408619/ The RBI has barred Mastercard, American Express & Diners Club from enrolling new customers for not storing their data in India. What are
E-comm firms need to be regulated – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/e-comm-firms-need-to-be-regulated/article35369136.ece?homepage=true Else, given the scale and power some of big players enjoy, ensuring a level-playing field will be difficult E-commerce companies originated as ‘digital
RBI’s action against Mastercard is justified – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/rbis-action-against-mastercard-is-justified/2291339/ Data localisation key to payment-ecosystem’s security, service-providers must weigh costs against the large market India offers On Wednesday, RBI barred Mastercard from adding any new
CBI books Fedderes Electric and Engineering Limited, its promoters in bank fraud case – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/cbi-books-fedderes-electric-and-engineering-limited-its-promoters-in-bank-fraud-case/articleshow/84477906.cmsSynopsis The agency has alleged that the company produced fabricated account books, misrepresented figures to borrow funds and siphoned off various loan proceeds. The
A 19-month wait: RBI action on Mastercard again shows why it is urgent to have an omnibus data protection law
Clipped from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/a-19-month-wait-rbi-action-on-mastercard-again-shows-why-it-is-urgent-to-have-an-omnibus-data-protection-law/TOI Edit Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of
A strong Indian state must be humane too – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-strong-indian-state-must-be-humane-too/article35352210.ece Having an audit system to review cases such as Fr. Stan Swamy’s will also help reassure international liberal opinion Father Stan Swamy passed
Sedition law | Supreme Court sends strong message to government – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sedition-law-supreme-court-sends-strong-message-to-government/article35348364.ece?homepage=true Chief Justice indicates that Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code may have passed its time Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana’s remarks
First compliance report under new IT rules: WhatsApp bans 2 million accounts in May-June – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/whatsapp-bans-2-million-accounts-under-new-it-rules/article35346248.ece?homepage=true Over 95% of these accounts faced action for unauthorised bulk messaging In its first monthly compliance report under the new IT rules, WhatsApp
documents to buy real estate in India: All the documents NRIs will need when buying real estate in India – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/invest/all-the-documents-nris-will-need-when-buying-real-estate-in-india/articleshow/83811630.cmsSynopsis As an NRI you will not need any special permission to buy an immovable property. However, while you can buy residential or commercial
Why do you need the ‘colonial law’ of sedition after 75 years of Independence, CJI asks govt. – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/is-this-law-necessary-sc-seeks-centres-response-on-pleas-challening-sedition-law/article35336402.ece?homepage=true The law, used against Mahatma Gandhi and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, is prone to misuse by the government, says Chief Justice N.V. Ramana Chief
Demonetisation, a success – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/demonetisation-a-success/article35326808.ece?homepage=true With ED turning the screws, the game has just begun It is reported that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet
Shuttered brokerages hit retail investors badly – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/shuttered-brokerages-hit-retail-investors-badly/article35330056.ece?homepage=true Many declared defaulters for misusing client funds, securities Thousands of retail investors have been left high and dry with over two dozen stockbroking
Banks may encounter legal hurdles in invoking personal guarantees | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/banks-may-encounter-legal-hurdles-in-invoking-personal-guarantees-121071401447_1.html Experts say most promoters don’t register assets under their names Some foreign banks hire detectives to gather information on promoters’ assets stashed overseas,
sbi kyc fraud: SBI alerts about online KYC fraud: Tells customers how to keep bank account safe – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/sbi-alerts-about-online-kyc-fraud-tells-customers-how-to-keep-bank-account-safe/articleshow/84370088.cmsSynopsis In order to spread awareness among customers about KYC frauds that have been doing the rounds, the country’s largest bank, State Bank of
Approval of unit holders was necessary for winding up of Franklin schemes: Supreme Court – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mf/mf-news/approval-of-unit-holders-was-necessary-for-winding-up-of-franklin-schemes-supreme-court/articleshow/84418845.cmsSynopsis The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that approval of unit holders was required for winding up of mutual fund schemes in the Franklin
Let go, BIT by BIT: World is watching, GoI should not contest Cairn, Vodafone awards in Indian courts
Clipped from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/let-go-bit-by-bit-world-is-watching-goi-should-not-contest-cairn-vodafone-awards-in-indian-courts/Rajat Malhotra The writer, a Supreme Court advocate, specialises in arbitration and commercial disputes law. Ishaan Pratap Singh assisted in his research The decision
Apar Gupta, Rohin Garg write: Task for new IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ashwini-vaishnaw-it-minister-cabinet-reshuffle-7403308/ Apar Gupta, Rohin Garg write: Ashwini Vaishnaw must implement broader digital governance framework. Process of updating IT Act must be made public. Ashwini
Smriti Parsheera: ‘Need to put systems in place, but to have individual liability for employees… problems come with that’ | Explained News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/whatsapp-twitter-new-it-rules-india-free-speech-privacy-on-social-media-7401701/ Lawyer and public policy researcher Smriti Parsheera discusses questions on accountability, free speech and what privacy means on social media. Smriti Parsheera during