Articles for Penal Action

Government warns NGOs of penal action for receiving foreign funds without FCRA registration
2 months ago

Government warns NGOs of penal action for receiving foreign funds without FCRA registration

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday warned non-government organisations of penal action if they receive foreign funds without registration under the Foreigners Contribution Regulation Act, 2010. “Accordingly, the Foreign Contribution Rules, 2011 prescribes that no person whose certificate of registration has ceased to exist shall either receive or utilise foreign contribution. However, instances have come to notice of this Ministry …

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Punjab & Haryana HC Allows Diljit's Concert In Chandigarh Tomorrow But Warns Of Penal Action If 75-Decibel Noise Limit Breached
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Allows Diljit's Concert In Chandigarh Tomorrow But Warns Of Penal Action If 75-Decibel Noise Limit Breached

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today permitted Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh to hold a concert in Chandigarh tomorrow. However, the court directed that the event must adhere to noise limits, maintaining ambient air quality standards with a maximum noise level of 75 decibels otherwise penal action can be taken against the organizers"No hesitation in allowing the event to. However, …

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Election Commission says it does not have data on penal action against candidates who violate poll code
11 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission says it does not have data on penal action against candidates who violate poll code

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India, in a response to a Right to Information application, has stated that it does not maintain records of penal action taken against candidates for violation of the model code of conduct. One of the two applications by Mr. Ghadge sought details on the candidates and political parties to whom show cause notices were issued for …

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Software Tweaks, Penal Action on False Info Among Key Changes Likely in NAAC Procedure
1 year, 10 months ago

Software Tweaks, Penal Action on False Info Among Key Changes Likely in NAAC Procedure

News 18  

Tweaks in software, modifications in the way data is collected and validated, and penal action on institutions giving out false data are among the key changes likely to be introduced in the procedure followed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council for assessing and ranking colleges and universities across the country after it ran into allegations of ‘irregularities’ in its …

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District Collector's Sanction Not Necessary For Initiating Prosecution Under Section 7 Of Essential Commodities Act: Kerala High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

District Collector's Sanction Not Necessary For Initiating Prosecution Under Section 7 Of Essential Commodities Act: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that the sanction of the district collector is not required for initiating prosecution under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. As Rajan failed to produce any bill, invoice, or other documents supporting such storage of LPG cylinders, the District Collector alleged violation of clause 6 of the LPG Order, 2000 and Section …

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CBIC Issues Clarification On Applicability of GST Demand And Penalty For Transactions Involving Fake Invoices
2 years, 8 months ago

CBIC Issues Clarification On Applicability of GST Demand And Penalty For Transactions Involving Fake Invoices

Live Law  

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued a clarification on the applicability of GST demand and penalty for transactions involving fake invoices. The issue raised was whether a registered person "A" has issued a tax invoice to another registered person "B" without any underlying supply of goods or services or both, and whether such a transaction will …

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Bengal school warns students as some write 'Khela Hobe' in exams
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengal school warns students as some write 'Khela Hobe' in exams

India Today  

As a section of the students appearing for the West Bengal board's class 10 examination have written a popular political slogan on their answer papers, the authorities have decided to take penal action against examinees if they replicate the same in the ongoing class 12 exam. Examiners of the Madhyamik examination for class 10 conducted by the West Bengal Board …

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Govt issues 'one last notice' to Twitter to comply with IT rules, warns of penal action
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt issues 'one last notice' to Twitter to comply with IT rules, warns of penal action

India TV News  

The government on Saturday issued a notice to Twitter giving it one last chance to 'immediately' comply with the new IT rules and warned that failure to adhere to the norms will lead to the platform losing exemption from liability under the IT Act. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that Twitter's refusal to comply with the rules …

India Rules Twitter It Rules Comply Penal Action One Last Notice
Delhi HC sees 'alarming situation' over masks in flights, issues order to DGCA
4 years ago

Delhi HC sees 'alarming situation' over masks in flights, issues order to DGCA

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday took a strong note of an "alarming situation" where people travelling from Kolkata to Delhi on an Air India flight did not wear masks nor followed social distancing. The guidelines framed by the court for immediate and strict compliance include that the in-flight crew shall carry out periodical checks of the aircraft to ensure …

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Kumbh Mela: Penal action to be taken against violators of Covid-19 SOPs
4 years, 1 month ago

Kumbh Mela: Penal action to be taken against violators of Covid-19 SOPs

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Kumbh mela in Haridwar, the Uttarakhand government has issued standard operating procedures making it mandatory for devotees to produce a negative report of RT-PCR test conducted not earlier than 72 hours of arrival and warning of penal action against Covid-19 SOP violators. Based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the SOP …

Covid Kumbh Mela Sop Kumbh Mela Penal Action
Kumbh Mela: Negative RT-PCR report must, violation of Covid SOPs to attract penal action
4 years, 1 month ago

Kumbh Mela: Negative RT-PCR report must, violation of Covid SOPs to attract penal action

India Today  

Ahead of the Kumbh mela in Haridwar, the Uttarakhand government has issued standard operating procedures making it mandatory for devotees to produce a negative report of RT-PCR test conducted not earlier than 72 hours of arrival and warning of penal action against Covid-19 SOP violators. Based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the SOP …

Uttarakhand Covid Kumbh Haridwar Sop Kumbh Mela Penal Action
Government issues notice to Twitter to remove content on 'farmer genocide' tag
4 years, 1 month ago

Government issues notice to Twitter to remove content on 'farmer genocide' tag

India Today  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday sent a final notice to Twitter, taking a tough stand against "offensive" hashtags and handles on the microblogging-social networking platform. The government said Twitter, being an intermediary, is obliged to obey the directions as per the satisfaction of authorities as to which inflammatory content will arouse passion and impact public order. …

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Universities Can Stipulate Enhanced Norms And Standards For Granting Affiliation Than Those Prescribed By AICTE: Supreme Court
4 years, 3 months ago

Universities Can Stipulate Enhanced Norms And Standards For Granting Affiliation Than Those Prescribed By AICTE: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that the Universities, though cannot dilute the standards prescribed by AICTE, have the power to stipulate enhanced norms and standards. The CJI SA Bobde led bench observed thus while allowing APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University's appeal against the Kerala High Court judgment which directed it re-consider the application for affiliation of a new. The CJI SA …

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Govt’s criticism can’t be ground for penal action, says Supreme Court
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt’s criticism can’t be ground for penal action, says Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

Criticism of the government, even in the strongest terms, must be protected from criminal prosecution under charges of hate speech or public mischief, ruled the Supreme Court on Monday, outlining the contours of hate speech and constitutionally--protected freedom of expression. The judges, who were hearing a petition by journalist Amish Devgan to quash FIRs over his controversial comments on Sufi …

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Hathras: Retd. Judicial Officer, Advocates Move SC For Court Monitored Investigation, Penal Action Against State Authorities, Strict Implementation Of Rape Laws [Read Petitions]
4 years, 5 months ago

Hathras: Retd. Judicial Officer, Advocates Move SC For Court Monitored Investigation, Penal Action Against State Authorities, Strict Implementation Of Rape Laws [Read Petitions]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has been moved in two PILs in the wake of the unfortunate incident of the brutal gang-rape in Hathras, UP.The first plea, by Chandra Bhan Singh, retired Judicial Officer, states the petitioner is antsy and dismayed by the bizarre acts of the U.P State machinery. The plea, through advocate Smarhar Singh, asks that if upon investigation guilt …

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi govt asks zonal DCs to take 'strict action' against landlords evicting paramedics, doctors
5 years ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi govt asks zonal DCs to take 'strict action' against landlords evicting paramedics, doctors

Firstpost  

The government on Wednesday gave power to zonal Deputy Commissioners to take “strict penal action” against landlords who have been forcing doctors and paramedical staff, engaged in fighting the novel coronavirus, to vacate their rented premises. New Delhi: The government on Wednesday gave power to zonal Deputy Commissioners to take “strict penal action” against landlords who have been forcing doctors …

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COVID19: Delhi Govt Orders Penal Action Against Landlords Harassing Doctors To Vacate Rented Residences [Read Order]
5 years ago

COVID19: Delhi Govt Orders Penal Action Against Landlords Harassing Doctors To Vacate Rented Residences [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Government of NCT Delhi on Tuesday released an order directing strict penal action against landlords forcing doctors, paramedics & healthcare personnel to vacate their rented residences amid the Coronavirus pandemic.According to the order issued by Health & Family Welfare Department, several complaints from doctors and healthcare personnel across Delhi alleging harassment. The Government of NCT Delhi on Tuesday released …

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Vodafone Idea to pay AGR dues but uncertain on future course; DoT mulls penal action
5 years, 1 month ago

Vodafone Idea to pay AGR dues but uncertain on future course; DoT mulls penal action

India TV News  

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Saturday said it is assessing the amount that can be paid towards AGR dues, even as it flagged concerns over the continuation of its business. The Department of Telecom, which faced the ire of the apex court, is mulling penal action against telecom operators for failing to pay in time the adjusted gross revenue …

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Indian entities supplying US technologies to Huawei may face penal action: Govt
5 years, 8 months ago

Indian entities supplying US technologies to Huawei may face penal action: Govt

Live Mint  

Indian entities that will supply US-origin technology components to Chinese telecom major Huawei may face penal action under American regulations, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Parliament Wednesday. "Any Indian company which will act as a supplier of US-origin equipment, software, technology to Huawei and its affiliates in entity list could be subject to penal action/sanction under US regulations," …

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Sebi to consider penal action against PNB, Gitanjali Gems after completion of probe
6 years, 10 months ago

Sebi to consider penal action against PNB, Gitanjali Gems after completion of probe

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India will consider penal action against Punjab National Bank and Gitanjali Gems after completion of its probe into suspected trading and disclosure related issues in the matter of over Rs14,000 crore banking fraud, senior officials said. The markets watchdog last week issued a warning letter to PNB for delaying disclosures to …

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Bombay HC tells Maharashtra to decide on penal action against noise rules violators at Metro sites
6 years, 11 months ago

Bombay HC tells Maharashtra to decide on penal action against noise rules violators at Metro sites

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai high court on Wednesday directed the state government to clarify on affidavit, if it wants to take penal action in regards to exceeding noise limits at three metro railway construction sites in the city. Noise levels near construction sites of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro-3 line hit 110 decibel - as loud as a live rock concert or the recurring …

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Delhi HC Warns Of Penal Action Against DUSU Candidates Who Defaced Capital, But Not Interested In Restoring It [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Warns Of Penal Action Against DUSU Candidates Who Defaced Capital, But Not Interested In Restoring It [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday suggested taking penal action against candidates who participated in the Delhi University Students Union polls this year and had their names defacing various public properties across the national capital but are staying away from deliberations among various stakeholders to undo the defacement.A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar. …

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Blue Whale Menace: Madras HC Tells Centre To Ask Russia To Block Links & Take Action Against Culprits [Read Order]
7 years, 6 months ago

Blue Whale Menace: Madras HC Tells Centre To Ask Russia To Block Links & Take Action Against Culprits [Read Order]

Live Law  

Shocked at the menace of blue whale reaching the sleepy hamlet of Vilachery in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court has delved into great depths to counter what it called the “lurking dangers in the digital world”, while directing the Centre to use its diplomatic relationship with Russia to block the URLs/links related to Blue Whale game and seek penal …

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Blue Whale Menace: Madras HC Tells Centre To Ask Russia To Block Links & Take Action Against Culprits [Read Order]
7 years, 6 months ago

Blue Whale Menace: Madras HC Tells Centre To Ask Russia To Block Links & Take Action Against Culprits [Read Order]

Live Law  

Shocked at the menace of blue whale reaching the sleepy hamlet of Vilachery in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court has delved into great depths to counter what it called the “lurking dangers in the digital world”, while directing the Centre to use its diplomatic relationship with Russia to block the URLs/links related to Blue Whale game and seek penal …

India Tamil Nadu Russia National Security Court Chennai Information