Ensure silent nights, HC tells Goa govt, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

The high court of Bombay at Goa on Tuesday directed both districts’ superintendents of police to act against violators playing loud music beyond 10pm without permission, and to submit action taken reports.The order is likely to come as relief to locals who have complained of loud music beyond 10pm. However,...

SC refuses to entertain Tarun Tejpal plea for in-camera hearing, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea by former editor of Tehelka magazine Tarun Tejpal seeking in-camera hearing on Goa government's appeal against his acquittal in a sexual assault case.A bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising justice P.S. Narasimha told Tejpal's counsel that he...

HC seeks clarity on interview criteria for dental college post, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

PANAJI: After finding lack of clarity on the precise criteria adopted to select senior residents of Goa dental college, the high court of Bombay at Goa on Friday directed authorities to issue a clarification about taking candidates’ experience and publications into account for awarding marks at oral interviews for selection...

Uttarakhand to make unlawful conversion non-bailable crime, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

DEHRADUN: In a major decision, the Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave nod to a proposal recommending stricter provisions for unlawful, forceful and fraudulent conversions in the state. The provisions of the proposal recommend a jail term up to 10 years for the guilty and a cash penalty up to Rs...

Appoint officer for donations at Jatrotsav, says HC, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa on Tuesday directed the district magistrate to immediately nominate a suitable government officer for receiving, securing and maintaining all receivables, including cash, gold, sarees, perishable valuables and other items, as well as maintaining proper records and making deposits into the bank account...

Goa Govt, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

PANAJI: The directorate of mines and geology (DMG) said that the Supreme Court judgment in the Abolition Act matter will be binding on the successful bidders of the four mining blocks. However, the directorate has not clarified how they will compensate the new leaseholders and concessionaires if the top court...

Adani Ports acquires 49.38% stake in IOTL for Rs 1,050 crore, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

AHMEDABAD: Karan Adani-led Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday announced it acquired 49.38% equity stake in Indian Oiltanking Limited (IOTL) for Rs 1,050 crore. IOTL is an independent terminalling company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oiltanking GmbH, Germany. The all-cash deal will make APSEZ, India’s largest...