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Indian income tax regulation and dispute resolution

16 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India issues rulings on textile cess and income tax reassessment

The Indian Income Tax Department continues to navigate complex litigation through its Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) and various dispute resolution mechanisms. Recent judicial activity has seen the In

Indranil Sen Durga Puja fraud investigation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indranil Sen arrested in Durga Puja VIP pass scam

Former West Bengal Minister Indranil Sen is under investigation for an alleged financial scam involving the fraudulent sale of VIP preview passes for Durga Puja pandals. The scheme reportedly involved an organization nam

Legal actions against Modi-Adani documentary

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Calcutta High Court bars circulation of Modi-Adani documentary

A documentary titled ‘The Friendship Files: How Modi and Adani Stole India’, produced by Sabeer Bhatia, has faced significant legal and administrative restrictions in India. The film alleges close ties between Prime Mini

India voter list revision faces legal and procedural hurdles

14 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Election Commission defends SIR process in Supreme Court

India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists continues to face procedural delays and legal challenges. In West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court observed that at the current pace of document verification, the pr

Indian judicial rulings on CGST Act implementation

11 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India GST Tribunal issues several rulings on Input Tax Credit

Indian judicial authorities and the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) have issued several rulings regarding the application of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act. The Supreme Court clarified th

West Bengal municipal election legal challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Calcutta High Court petitioned over Kolkata ward delimitation

Legal proceedings in the Calcutta High Court have emerged regarding preparations for upcoming municipal elections in West Bengal. The court has requested a report from the State Election Commission concerning a shortage

Political violence and bookstall disputes in West Bengal

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kolkata bibliophiles to protest alleged attacks on bookstalls

Political tensions in West Bengal have intensified during the Durga Puja festival, centered on attacks and administrative actions against bookstalls operated by Left parties, including the CPIM, CPI, and CPI(ML) Liberati

Sourav Ganguly legal disputes over commercial rights

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court denies stay on release of film Doosra

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has been involved in separate legal proceedings regarding his commercial and personality rights. In a dispute with Percept Talent Management concerning a 2003 player represen

Kolkata Durga Puja festival stampede

3 clusters · 209 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kolkata deploys emergency medical teams after fatal Durga Puja stampede

A fatal stampede occurred on October 17 at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata. Triggered by heavy rainfall and a commotion following an announcement, the incident resulted in at least 19 deaths,

West Bengal CPI(M) book stall disputes

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Kolkata book stall demolition attempt halted by protesters

A legal and physical dispute has emerged regarding the establishment of Communist Party of India (Marxist) book stalls in West Bengal during the Durga Puja festival. The Calcutta High Court initially stayed an order tha

India social media regulation developments

4 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India declares internet access a fundamental right for children

The Indian government is moving toward increased regulation of digital platforms and social media usage. Initially, the administration focused on internal governance, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi directing bureaucra

Calcutta High Court security and discipline directives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Calcutta High Court orders metal detectors at district courts

The Calcutta High Court has issued several directives aimed at enhancing security and order within West Bengal institutions. Initially, the court ordered the West Bengal government to implement proactive measures to ensu

Supreme Court monitors West Bengal voter appeal backlog

9 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: West Bengal SIR tribunals face vacancies amid massive electoral roll appeal backlog

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that removal from electoral rolls does not strip individuals of welfare entitlements or citizenship, legal scrutiny has shifted toward the massive backlog of appeals regarding the Spe

Great Nicobar Island project legal disputes

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court refuses to stay Great Nicobar project legal challenges

The Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project has become the subject of legal disputes regarding environmental impact and the rights of indigenous communities. Opposition leaders have accused the Indian government of “

West Bengal lawyer security protests

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Mamata Banerjee condemns assault on Calcutta High Court lawyer

Lawyers in West Bengal have initiated strikes and protests following a series of physical attacks on legal professionals at various courts. In Howrah, advocates blocked roads and observed strikes to demand the arrest of

ECI allocates interim names and symbols to TMC factions

9 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Trinamool Congress loses committee chairs and faces Supreme Court setback

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has finalized interim arrangements for the rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) following its decision to freeze the original party name and the ‘Flowers and Gra