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Delhi High Court criticizes service charge with GST, questioning renaming to staff charges by restaurant associations. Case involves Consumer Protection Authoritys guidelines on transparent service charge display, next hearing on May 29.

The Supreme Court Constitution Bench today (May 1) reserved its judgement on the issue of whether private resources form part of the material resource of the community under Article 39(b) of the...

Fali Nariman, a highly respected jurist and senior advocate to the Supreme Court of India, passed away at the age of 95. Known for his contribution to international arbitration and his distinguished career as a constitutional lawyer, Nariman argued several famous cases and received numerous accolades. His death has been mourned by the legal fraternity and he leaves behind a legacy of integrity and wisdom.

In a setback for creditors, including State Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank, the Supreme Court dismissed their petitions seeking a review of its prior ruling. The ruling stated that statutory creditors, such as tax authorities and government agencies, would be considered secured creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

The Delhi High Court has asked for a response from Reliance Industries and others regarding the governments appeal accusing the conglomerate of committing fraud and unjust enrichment of over $1.729 billion by siphoning gas from deposits they were not authorized to exploit. The government argues that Reliance knew about the connectivity of its block with that of ONGCs block and deliberately extracted and sold gas without permission.

The Delhi High Court has requested a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and its partners in relation to the Indian governments appeal, accusing the conglomerate of committing fraud and unjust enrichment of over $1.729bn by extracting gas from deposits it did not have the rights to exploit. The dispute began in 2014 when state-run ONGC claimed that RIL had drilled wells close to the common boundary of their blocks and pumped out gas from ONGCs adjoining block.

On Wednesday, the HC directed the petitioners to file an affidavit indicating the percentage of members who impose service charge as a mandatory condition.

The court asked the petitioners to state on affidavit whether the members are willing to inform their consumers that service charge is not mandatory and that they can contribute willingly.

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