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Consumer Forum Fines Britannia ₹60k for Underweight Biscuits

In a recent ruling, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Thrissur, Kerala, ordered Britannia Industries and a local bakery to pay ₹60,000 in compensation for selling biscuit packets that weighed significantly... Read more »

Punjab and Haryana High Court Slaps Fines on Two Women in Section 498A Cases: Here’s Why

The Punjab and Haryana High Court fined two women for refusing to cooperate in quashing criminal cases against their ex-husbands, despite settling their disputes and accepting alimony. Justice Sumeet Goel emphasized that... Read more »

Madhya Pradesh High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Fine on Editor Over Judge-Targeting News Report

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court found the editor of a Hindi newspaper in Gwalior culpable under the Contempt of Courts Act. They levied a hefty fine of ₹1 lakh on him... Read more »

High Court’s Mediation Mandate: Insurer Hit With ₹5 Lakh Penalty

In the case of Maxwell Partnership Firm Regd v. National Insurance Co Ltd And Anr., the Delhi High Court emphasized the importance of active involvement from public organizations in pre-litigation mediation. Justice... Read more »

Justice Served: Woman Convicted for False Rape Accusation, Faces ₹5.9 Lakh Fine

In a recent verdict in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Nisha in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a woman was found guilty of falsely accusing a man of rape in 2018. Additional District Judge... Read more »
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K’taka HC Warns Centre of Rs 10L Fine Over Delayed Appointment to Industrial Tribunal

The High Court of Karnataka has warned that it may impose a fine of Rs 10 lakh if there is no proactive action taken in the next three weeks regarding the appointment... Read more »
NGT Imposes ₹25,000 Fine On Person Who Filed Plea Against Non-Existent Factory

NGT Imposes ₹25,000 Fine On Person Who Filed Plea Against Non-Existent Factory

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Delhi recently fined a person ₹25,000 for filing a plea against a non-existent factory. The petitioner, Waseem Ahmad, claimed that M/s Bharat Brass International violated environmental... Read more »
Russia: Moscow Court Fines Wikipedia 2 Million Rubles For Article On Ukraine War

Russia: Moscow Court Fines Wikipedia 2 Million Rubles For Article On Ukraine War

A Moscow court has recently fined Wikipedia again for refusing to remove a Russian-language article regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the latest in a series of official measures to silence objective reporting... Read more »
Odisha’s School Former Headmaster Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting 11 Girls

Odisha’s Former School Headmaster Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting 11 Girls

A special POCSO court in Odisha’s Sundergarh district has recently sentenced a ex-school headmaster to ten years in prison for sexually assaulting 11 female students in 2015. Additional District Judge Mahendra Kumar... Read more »
NCLAT Upholds CCI's ₹1,337 Crore Penalty On Google For Abuse Of Dominant Position

NCLAT Upholds CCI’s ₹1,337 Crore Penalty On Google For Abuse Of Dominant Position

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday upheld the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) decision imposing a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google in a case involving abuse of... Read more »
Delhi Court Extends AAP’s Amanatullah Khan’s Custody Until Nov 16 Protest Group Claims Harassment In Road Rage Incident Over RG Kar Horror SC Asks Delhi Govt, Police: ‘Why Ban On Firecrackers Was Not Followed?’ 2016 Collectorate Blast Case: Kerala Court Convicts 3 Individuals NGT Criticizes UP For ‘Lethargic Attitude’ In Floodplain Demarcation