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Ex-Supreme Court Judge Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Law Commission Chief
Former Supreme Court judge Dinesh Maheshwari was on Tuesday appointed chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission, announced the law ministry.
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Women's Panel Slams Rape, Death Threats Against Apoorva Mukhija
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday urged the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the rape and death threats received by social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija.
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Google, Apple Hit by Twin EU Rebuke Amid Big Tech Crackdown
The European Commission chastised Google for allegedly breaching the bloc’s landmark Digital Markets Act by favoring in-house services across its sprawling search empire and for preventing app developers from steering consumers to offers outside of its Play Store. Meanwhile, Apple was told it must loosen the shackles on its prized iPhone operatin...
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US SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtables to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force said Monday it would host a series of roundtable meetings to gather public insights on its regulatory approach towards Web3. Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairperson of the SEC, will oversee the roundtable discussions that will start this month.
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Supreme Court To Hear Petitions On Poll Body Appointments On February 19
The petitions against the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners under the 2023 law will be heard by the Supreme Court on February 19.
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China Reportedly Considers Probe Into Apple's Policies, App Store Fees
China's antitrust regulator is reportedly planning an investigation into Apple's policies and App Store fees. The country's State Administration for Market Regulation is reviewing Apple's policies, including its commission of up to 30 percent on in-app purchases and restrictions on external payment services and App Stores, the report said.
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Law Tribunal Suspends Antitrust Ban On WhatsApp-Meta Data Sharing
In a respite for Mark Zuckerberg-run Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed the five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its data-sharing practices.
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Apple Faces Claims of Making ‘Exorbitant Profits’ at UK Trial
Apple Inc. will defend allegations that it made “exorbitant profits” by using its App Store in the UK. Users have not suffered any loss as Apple’s conduct is lawful and its commissions are reasonable and fair, Apple’s lawyers will argue during the seven week trial.
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Japan's Antitrust Watchdog to Find Google Violated Law in Search Case: Report
The Japan Fair Trade Commission(JFTC) will soon issue a cease and desist order asking Google to halt its monopolistic practices, a report by Nikkei said.
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Reliance and Disney Complete Merger to Create a Rs. 70,352 Crore Joint Venture
Reliance Industries Limited announced the completion of a merger with the India business of global media house Walt Disney on Thursday. With this, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and The Walt Disney Company announced the formation of a joint venture. The joint venture was formed after the approval by the National Compa...
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Competition Commission of India Finds Zomato, Swiggy Breached Antitrust Laws, Documents Show
CCI's antitrust investigation against Swiggy and its top rival Zomato began in 2022 after a complaint by National Restaurant Association of India about the impact on food outlets of alleged anti-competitive practices of the platforms.
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Applications Invited From Unmarried Law Graduates In Indian Army For Judge Advocate
Short Service Commission will be granted to men and women in the regular Army for 14 years.
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"Violence No-Go Area": Poll Body Chief On Baba Siddique Murder
Allaying fears over "law and order issues" affecting voting after last week's killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the Election Commission has said it will be made very clear to the authorities that violence will be a "no-go area".
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Private Banks in Taiwan Seek to Explore Virtual Asset Custody Business, FSC Shows Support
During a recent press conference, Hu Zehua, an official from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), announced that the regulatory body is open to allowing financial institutions to participate in trials for virtual asset custody services. The FSC aims to have a draft of a new law outlining compliance requirements ready by the end of this year.
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Online Sellers on Walmart's Flipkart Sue Competition Commission of India Over Antitrust Probe
Three of Flipkart sellers - CIGFIL Retail, Wishery Online, Xonique Ventures have sued the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over an investigation which found they, Flipkart and rival Amazon breached competition laws. Flipkart and the CCI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Ex-Supreme Court Judge Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Law Commission Chief
Former Supreme Court judge Dinesh Maheshwari was on Tuesday appointed chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission, announced the law ministry.
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Women's Panel Slams Rape, Death Threats Against Apoorva Mukhija
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday urged the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the rape and death threats received by social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija.
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Google, Apple Hit by Twin EU Rebuke Amid Big Tech Crackdown
The European Commission chastised Google for allegedly breaching the bloc’s landmark Digital Markets Act by favoring in-house services across its sprawling search empire and for preventing app developers from steering consumers to offers outside of its Play Store. Meanwhile, Apple was told it must loosen the shackles on its prized iPhone operatin...
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US SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtables to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force said Monday it would host a series of roundtable meetings to gather public insights on its regulatory approach towards Web3. Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairperson of the SEC, will oversee the roundtable discussions that will start this month.
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Supreme Court To Hear Petitions On Poll Body Appointments On February 19
The petitions against the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners under the 2023 law will be heard by the Supreme Court on February 19.
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China Reportedly Considers Probe Into Apple's Policies, App Store Fees
China's antitrust regulator is reportedly planning an investigation into Apple's policies and App Store fees. The country's State Administration for Market Regulation is reviewing Apple's policies, including its commission of up to 30 percent on in-app purchases and restrictions on external payment services and App Stores, the report said.
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Law Tribunal Suspends Antitrust Ban On WhatsApp-Meta Data Sharing
In a respite for Mark Zuckerberg-run Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed the five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its data-sharing practices.
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Apple Faces Claims of Making ‘Exorbitant Profits’ at UK Trial
Apple Inc. will defend allegations that it made “exorbitant profits” by using its App Store in the UK. Users have not suffered any loss as Apple’s conduct is lawful and its commissions are reasonable and fair, Apple’s lawyers will argue during the seven week trial.
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Japan's Antitrust Watchdog to Find Google Violated Law in Search Case: Report
The Japan Fair Trade Commission(JFTC) will soon issue a cease and desist order asking Google to halt its monopolistic practices, a report by Nikkei said.
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Reliance and Disney Complete Merger to Create a Rs. 70,352 Crore Joint Venture
Reliance Industries Limited announced the completion of a merger with the India business of global media house Walt Disney on Thursday. With this, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and The Walt Disney Company announced the formation of a joint venture. The joint venture was formed after the approval by the National Compa...
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Competition Commission of India Finds Zomato, Swiggy Breached Antitrust Laws, Documents Show
CCI's antitrust investigation against Swiggy and its top rival Zomato began in 2022 after a complaint by National Restaurant Association of India about the impact on food outlets of alleged anti-competitive practices of the platforms.
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Applications Invited From Unmarried Law Graduates In Indian Army For Judge Advocate
Short Service Commission will be granted to men and women in the regular Army for 14 years.
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"Violence No-Go Area": Poll Body Chief On Baba Siddique Murder
Allaying fears over "law and order issues" affecting voting after last week's killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the Election Commission has said it will be made very clear to the authorities that violence will be a "no-go area".
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Private Banks in Taiwan Seek to Explore Virtual Asset Custody Business, FSC Shows Support
During a recent press conference, Hu Zehua, an official from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), announced that the regulatory body is open to allowing financial institutions to participate in trials for virtual asset custody services. The FSC aims to have a draft of a new law outlining compliance requirements ready by the end of this year.
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Online Sellers on Walmart's Flipkart Sue Competition Commission of India Over Antitrust Probe
Three of Flipkart sellers - CIGFIL Retail, Wishery Online, Xonique Ventures have sued the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over an investigation which found they, Flipkart and rival Amazon breached competition laws. Flipkart and the CCI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
