Articles for Legal Process

Mint Explainer: The Adani bribery charges and the US legal process
1 month ago

Mint Explainer: The Adani bribery charges and the US legal process

Live Mint  

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and some associates are facing serious allegations of fraud brought by the US attorney’s office in New York. According to prosecutors, the Adani group orchestrated a yearslong scheme involving the payment of $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure favourable terms for solar power contracts awarded to Adani Green Energy Ltd and Azure …

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Pro-Democracy Advocates and Experts Prepare for a Tense Post-Election Period in the 2024 Presidential Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pro-Democracy Advocates and Experts Prepare for a Tense Post-Election Period in the 2024 Presidential Election

India Today  

The upcoming presidential election will be a stress test for the new guardrails and systems put in place to ensure the peaceful transfer of power in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. Voters are concerned about the post-election period and the potential for legal challenges, disinformation, and voter intimidation. The new Electoral Count Reform Act …

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DoT goes back on word; Spectrum sale in FY25
10 months, 1 week ago

DoT goes back on word; Spectrum sale in FY25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after the Cabinet approved the spectrum auction, the Department of Telecommunications on Friday said it will be able to conduct the auction sometime in June 2024, as the entire process is time-consuming. Two top DoT officials said conducting auctions during this fiscal year or before the election is not possible as it involves technical and legal …

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Govt issues notice to French journalist over ‘malicious’, ‘biased’ reporting
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Govt issues notice to French journalist over ‘malicious’, ‘biased’ reporting

Hindustan Times  

The Foreigners Regional Registration Office has issued a notice to French journalist Vanessa Dougnac, based in New Delhi, asking her to explain why her Overseas Citizen of India card should not be withdrawn. French journalist Vanessa Dougnac “Her journalistic activities are malicious and critical in manner. “In addition, her activities may also provoke disorder and disturb peace.” HT reached out …

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G-Dragon’s powerful comeback after legal clearance, launches anti-drug foundation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

G-Dragon’s powerful comeback after legal clearance, launches anti-drug foundation

Hindustan Times  

K-pop icon G-Dragon has taken his first public steps with a gesture as bold as it is unexpected. As per the Bad Boy singer’s new agency Galaxy Corporation the K-pop idol is looking forward to launching an anti-drug foundation. G Dragon G-Dragon Back to establish anti-drug and addiction foundation For years, the former YG Entertainment star has remained one of …

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India will not interfere in Qatari legal process for eight detained former Indian Navy officials
1 year, 8 months ago

India will not interfere in Qatari legal process for eight detained former Indian Navy officials

The Hindu  

India will not “put pressure on Qatar” or interfere but is keeping a “close watch”, on the Qatari legal process that is currently underway for the eight detained former Indian Navy personnel in the Gulf country, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. I don’t think that’s the line that we want to take,” …

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U.S. strikes deal with Google over search warrant data loss
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. strikes deal with Google over search warrant data loss

The Hindu  

The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it reached an agreement with Alphabet Inc.'s Google resolving a dispute with the search engine giant over the loss of data responsive to a 2016 search warrant. The government said it was a "first-of-its-kind resolution" that would result in Google reforming "its legal process compliance program to ensure timely and complete responses to …

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Legal backing for Right of Way by December: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years, 7 months ago

Legal backing for Right of Way by December: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on May 14 said legal backing for Right of Way will be in place by December and launched the GatiShakti Sanchar portal that will centralise and speed up approvals for laying of fibre and tower installations, as the country gears up for 5G roll-out. The new GatiShakti Sanchar portal is expected to significantly ease the process …

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'No Delay from Our Part, India Needs More Time for Legal Process': US on Vaccine Donations
3 years, 5 months ago

'No Delay from Our Part, India Needs More Time for Legal Process': US on Vaccine Donations

News 18  

The United States on Tuesday asserted that there has been no delay from its side in sending consignment of US-made Covid-19 vaccines to India, adding New Delhi has determined that it needs further time to review legal provisions related to accepting vaccine donations. India has determined that it needs further time to review legal provisions related to accepting vaccine donations. …

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Legal Process Has to Be Followed Through, Can't Shortcut That: UK on Vijay Mallya Extradition
3 years, 9 months ago

Legal Process Has to Be Followed Through, Can't Shortcut That: UK on Vijay Mallya Extradition

News 18  

Noting the urgency and desire on the part of India to extradite people accused of corruption, the UK on Friday said a "legal process" is on in Vijay Mallya's matter and it has to be followed through as there cannot be any shortcut. Asked when can Mallya be extradited to India and if some kind of legal issue is still …

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Conclusion of war crimes inquiry just the beginning of potentially mammoth legal process
4 years, 1 month ago

Conclusion of war crimes inquiry just the beginning of potentially mammoth legal process

ABC  

They're Australia's elite soldiers whose extreme activities in the most hostile environments are very rarely acknowledged, let alone told. "War crimes" are outlined in section 268 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code They include offences such as wilful killing, torture, inhumane treatment, wilfully causing suffering, attacking civilians and mutilation The punishment for such offences range from 17 years jail to imprisonment …

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Airport Privatisation: Congress Wants Kerala Govt to Clarify Involvement of Firm Close to Adani Group
4 years, 4 months ago

Airport Privatisation: Congress Wants Kerala Govt to Clarify Involvement of Firm Close to Adani Group

News 18  

Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday asked the LDF government to clarify the alleged involvement of a firm close to the Adani Group in the state's bidding process for privatisation of the Thiruvananthapuram airport. The CPI-led state government and the opposition Congress has opposed the Union Cabinet's approval to lease the Thiruvananthapuram airport to …

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