Law

Maha IS terror module case: NIA submits chargesheets against six

IANS | December 28, 2023 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has submitted a charge sheet at Special Court in Mumbai against six persons for their alleged involvement in recruitment and fund-raising for a module of the terror outfit Islamic State (IS).

Divorce can be sought if cruelty is proved: Allahabad HC

IANS | December 28, 2023 1:09 PM

Prayagraj (UP), Dec 28 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court rejected the plea of the husband, who had challenged dissolution of his marriage by a family court at the instance of his estranged wife, on the ground that once cruelty was found to have been committed, the cause of action to seek divorce arises.

Chanda Kochhar, 10 others booked for 'cheating' tomato paste company (Ld)

IANS | December 28, 2023 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Former ICICI Bank Managing Director and CEO Chanda Kochhar is yet again at the centre of a legal storm with a new case being registered against her in the national capital, accusing Kochhar and ten others of cheating a tomato paste company, leading to a staggering loss of Rs 27 crores.

Obtain police report before giving licence to practice law: Allahabad HC

IANS | December 28, 2023 8:42 AM

Prayagraj, Dec 28 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to obtain police report regarding criminal history, if any, of applicants before enrolling them as advocate, so that persons having criminal antecedents are not permitted to get licence to practice law.

JNU’s Scientific Officer dupes several professors to the tune of Rs 11 cr, held

IANS | December 27, 2023 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Several Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and IIT-Delhi professors were duped to the tune of Rs 11 crore on the pretext of providing affordable housing under the land pooling policy of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), an official said on Wednesday, adding that they have arrested the varsity's senior technical assistant in connection with the fraud.