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1. Sir Ratan Tata Trust in 'non-compliance' with Maharashtra law on 3 life trustees: SC ex-judge

Sir Ratan Tata Trust in 'non-compliance' with Maharashtra law on 3 life trustees: SC ex-judge

Sir Ratan Tata Trust in 'non-compliance' with Maharashtra law on 3 life trustees: SC ex-judge - Web Stories - 1 min read Sir Ratan Tata Trust in 'non-compliance' with Maharashtra law on 3 life trustees: SC ex-judge The number of life trustees should come down to one from the present three, as per the opinion given by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Krishna Murari. Mumbai, The Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) is in "non-compliance" of an amended law in Maharashtra limiting the number of life trustees on a body, and should take urgent corrective steps, a legal opinion has said. The number of life trustees should come down to one from the present three, as per the opinion given by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Krishna Murari. "It is evident that the present composition of the Board of Trustees of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, comprising three life trustees out of a total of six, is not in conformity with the mandate of Section 30A(2) of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950," the opinion, a copy of which has been reviewed by PTI, said. The opinion assumes significance as a lawyer has filed a petition with the Maharashtra Charities Commissioner alleging violations by the SRTT with regard to appointment of lifetime trustees. At present, there are six trustees on the SRTT of which three are lifetime ones. The lifetime trustees are late Ratan Tata's brother Jimmy N Tata, Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Jehangir HC. Among them, Jimmy Tata has been the longest serving having been appointed in 1989.

2. Plea against NCLT acting president appointment infructuous: Delhi HC

Plea against NCLT acting president appointment infructuous: Delhi HC

Plea against NCLT acting president appointment infructuous: Delhi HC - Litigation - 2 min read Plea against NCLT acting president appointment infructuous: Delhi HC A bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and O P Shukla noted that the Centre has cleared the appointment of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as the president of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the petition by an NCLT technical member challenging the appointment of Bachu Venkat Balaram Das as acting president was infructuous in view of the Centre appointing a former high court judge to the post of the tribunal's president. A bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and O P Shukla noted that the Centre has cleared the appointment of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as the president of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). "With that, this writ petition which deals with the post of acting president of NCLT has been rendered infructuous," the bench said, as it closed the proceedings on the petition by Kaushalendra Kumar Singh. On April 29, the Centre notified the appointment of Justice Grewal as NCLT president for five years with effect from the date of assumption of charge or till attaining the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier. In the high court, Singh contended that the law mandates the appointment of the senior-most member, irrespective of him being a judicial or a technical member, as acting president of the tribunal, and said since he was appointed as a member of the tribunal prior in time, Das could not have been made acting president. The petitioner had first approached the high court in March and claimed that based on the date of joining, he was the senior most member after the former president who retired on March…

3. Renault seeks NCLT nod for restructuring of operations in India

Renault seeks NCLT nod for restructuring of operations in India

Renault seeks NCLT nod for restructuring of operations in India Renault seeks NCLT nod for restructuring of operations in India Renault Group has approached NCLT to restructure its India operations, separating powertrain and integrating manufacturing and sales, as part of a strategy to boost efficiency and strengthen India's export and growth role. Renault Group has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to seek approval for a proposed restructuring of its India operations, signalling a more focused approach to its business in the country. The plan outlines a clearer separation of functions, with powertrain manufacturing to be housed under a dedicated entity, while vehicle manufacturing and sales will be consolidated into a single, integrated structure. The move is designed to better align operational frameworks with the differing technical and commercial demands of each vertical. This structural reset forms part of Renault’s long-term strategy to sharpen its presence in India and elevate the country’s role within its global network. The company is positioning India as a key manufacturing and export hub, with a target to support exports worth up to €2 billion annually by 2030. Importantly, Renault has emphasised that the proposed reorganisation will not disrupt ongoing operations. The company stated that there will be no impact on employees, customers, dealers, suppliers or partners.

4. SC defers to May 8 hearing on PIL alleging banking fraud by Anil Ambani-led ADAG

SC defers to May 8 hearing on PIL alleging banking fraud by Anil Ambani-led ADAG

SC defers to May 8 hearing on PIL alleging banking fraud by Anil Ambani-led ADAG - Litigation - 4 min read SC defers to May 8 hearing on PIL alleging banking fraud by Anil Ambani-led ADAG A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing the PIL filed by former bureaucrat E A S Sarma seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged loan frauds exceeding Rs 40,000 crore by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) firms led by Anil Ambani. New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred to May 8 the hearing on a PIL alleging large-scale banking fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its firms. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing the PIL filed by former bureaucrat E A S Sarma seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged loan frauds exceeding Rs 40,000 crore by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) firms led by Anil Ambani. At the outset, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate, said the two central probe agencies have filed fresh status reports in pursuance of directions issued on March 23 in the case. But nothing has been done yet," lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the PIL petitioner, said. "I cannot respond as to why 'X' or 'Y' is not arrested. We have filed our status reports," the solicitor general said. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Anil Ambani, urged the bench to accord him a hearing for half-an-hour as he has something to say which has not been apprised to any court so far.

5. Loud DJ music kills 140 chickens in UP's Sultanpur; case filed against operator

Loud DJ music kills 140 chickens in UP's Sultanpur; case filed against operator LUCKNOW: In an unusual incident raising concerns over noise pollution and its impact on livestock, a poultry farm owner

Loud DJ music kills 140 chickens in UP's Sultanpur; case filed against operator

Loud DJ music kills 140 chickens in UP's Sultanpur; case filed against operator LUCKNOW: In an unusual incident raising concerns over noise pollution and its impact on livestock, a poultry farm owner in Sultanpur district has alleged that 140 chickens died due to high-decibel DJ music played during a wedding procession passing near his farm. The incident occurred on the night of April 25, 2026, in Dariyapur village under the Baldirai police station limits. According to the complaint, a wedding procession for the daughter of local resident Babban Vishwakarma had arrived from Ram Bhadra Purva in the Kudwar area. The procession included a DJ system playing music at high volume. Complainant Sabir Ali, who owns a poultry farm located along the procession route, stated that at around 9:30 pm, the procession passed directly in front of his farm. He alleged that the loud and intense sound from the DJ system triggered panic among the birds. “The noise was so intense that the chickens got frightened and died,” Sabir Ali said in his complaint, attributing the entire loss to the excessive sound levels. Based on the complaint, Baldirai police have registered an FIR against the DJ operator, identified as Kavi Yadav, a resident of Parsipur in Kudwar and son of Lal Bahadur Yadav under the charges of bns 270 (public nuisance), 325 (mischief by killing poisoning). Police said the case was registered on Tuesday night and an investigation is underway.

1. State Bank of India and Ors. vs. Doha Bank Q.P.S.C. and Ors. (28.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0414/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the validity and enforceability of corporate guarantees under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, in the case between State Bank of India and others versus D

2. Aman Singh and Ors. vs. State of Bihar (27.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0413/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Aman Singh and others against the State of Bihar, focusing on the procedural inadequacies in death penalty cases, particularly the delayed considerat

3. Sadek Ali and Ors. vs. The State of Assam and Ors. (28.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0412/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the conviction of Sadek Ali and others by the lower courts was justified given the alleged procedural lapses in the investigation by the State

4. Challani Ginning and Pressing Factory vs. Kamal (23.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0418/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Challani Ginning and Pressing Factory and Kamal, focusing on whether the property in question was a joint family property, as claimed by the ju

5. Lucknow Public School, Eldico and Ors. vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors. (28.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0417/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the obligation of Lucknow Public School, Eldico, to admit a student forwarded by the State of Uttar Pradesh under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Educ

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