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As researchers and techies continue to innovate, the increased use of progressive web apps (PWAs) and WebAPKs (Android package kits generated by the Chrome browser) are turning into powerful tools that bridge the gap between web and mobile applications, offering significant advantages for both...

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Moneylife Digital Team 26 December 2024
The central consumer protection authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties totalling Rs15 lakh on three coaching institutes for making misleading advertisements about their success rates in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil services examinations in 2022 and 2023.   Vajirao & Reddy...

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Shirish Shanbhag 26 December 2024
Navigating the complexities of cooperative housing society (CHS/Society) management often requires a nuanced understanding of the rules, bye-laws, and processes that govern day-to-day operations and long-term planning. This week, we address some common yet challenging scenarios faced by CHS...

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S N Thyagarajan (Bar  and   Bench) 24 December 2024
Consumer goods giant Dabur on Tuesday moved a suit before the Delhi High Court alleging that Patanjali Ayurved is running disparaging advertisements against its Chyawanprash products.   Dabur pressed for immediate orders restraining Patanjali from running the disparaging advertisement. Justice...

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Moneylife Digital Team 23 December 2024
On 20th December, a California district judge ruled that NSO group, an Israeli company making spyware known for the famous Pegasus spyware that was also found illegally injected in the phones of many Indian activists, had breached hacking laws and the terms of its service agreement with...

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S N Thyagarajan (Bar  and   Bench) 23 December 2024
The Supreme Court has ruled that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) lacks the authority to issue directives to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding the interest rates charged by banks to credit card holders for late payments.   A Bench of Justices Bela Trivedi...

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Moneylife Digital Team 20 December 2024
State-run Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd (LIC) has over 1.62mn (million) claims that are not claimed or are outstanding with a value of Rs3,726.80 crore during the past five years since FY19-20, the government told the Lok Sabha.    In a written reply, Pankaj Chaudhary, minister of...

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Moneylife Digital Team 20 December 2024
While cybercrime is evolving rapidly, with new scams, frauds and digital threats emerging every day, looking at their modus operandi and the involvement of criminal gangs, there is a need to use laws like the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for cybercrime cases, says...

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It has been over 30 years since Japanese auto manufacturing company Denso Wave first used the quick response (QR) code. Initially, QR codes were used for high-speed scanning and tracking of components during the assembly process. However, as it happens with every new technology or design,...

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Bhavini Srivastava (Bar  and   Bench) 20 December 2024
The Delhi High Court recently directed Union Bank of India to de-freeze the savings bank account of a street vendor after it was blocked under the instructions of Andhra Police on suspicion of cyber-fraud (Pawan Kumar Rai Vs Union Of India & Anr.).   Justice Manoj Jain held that a total...

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Sahyaja MS (Bar  and   Bench) 19 December 2024
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Central government and the State of Maharashtra to a petition raising concerns about passenger safety in vehicles operated by cab/ auto aggregators like Uber and Ola.    The petition was filed highlighting the risks passengers face...

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Shirish Shanbhag 19 December 2024
Navigating property ownership and redevelopment processes in a cooperative housing society (CHS/Society) can often be daunting. Whether adding a spouse as a co-owner, dealing with redevelopment agreements, or addressing discrepancies in share certificates, members frequently face complex...

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Moneylife Digital Team 16 December 2024
Holding the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) responsible for the delay in sending monthly premium mandated through the electronic clearing system (ECS) and calculating the grace period from the premium due date, the national consumer disputes redressal commission (NCDRC) directed LIC...

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Shaktikanta Das, the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), demitted office on Monday, leaving an impressive legacy of navigating several crises during his six-year tenure. Taking charge after his predecessor Urjit Patel’s sudden resignation, Mr Das was thrust into the hot seat...

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Moneylife Digital Team 13 December 2024
Switzerland has withdrawn the most favourite nation (MFN) status granted to India following an adverse court ruling against Nestlé for the avoidance of double taxation concerning taxes on income. This move will result in adverse tax implications for Indian companies operating in the European...

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Moneylife Digital Team 13 December 2024
Indian banks have opened 540.3mn (million) or 54.03 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts since the launch of the scheme over ten years ago and nearly 21% or 113mn of these accounts are inoperative or dormant (no customer-induced transaction for two years), the government told...

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Technology, at the base level, is a great equaliser. It does not differentiate whether the user is poor or rich. When you dial a number from your mobile, it gets connected and you can speak with the other person. It shows technology delivers the same results. However, the moment we club...

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Moneylife Digital Team 12 December 2024
In a move to provide huge relief to thousands of home-buyers, the national company law appellate tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday appointed the State-run NBCC (India) Ltd, formerly known as National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd, as project management consultant (PMC) to complete Supertech...

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Sahyaja MS (Bar  and   Bench) 12 December 2024
The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench on Wednesday refused to quash criminal proceedings initiated against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages over allegations that they sold adulterated units of their soft drink 'Canada Dry' in 2001 (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd v The State of...

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Shirish Shanbhag 12 December 2024
Cooperative housing society (CHS/Society) management issues are a recurring challenge for members, often stemming from a lack of clarity in implementing bylaws or ensuring fair practices. This week, I will address pressing concerns from Society members who face irregularities in routine...

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