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Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Can Be Forfeited for Moral Turpitude Without Criminal Conviction

The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling on February 17, 2025, stating that an employee’s gratuity can be forfeited on the grounds of moral turpitude, even in the absence of a criminal conviction. This ruling expands the interpretation of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, allowing employers to withhold gratuity from employees dismissed for unethical or fraudulent actions.Previously, in a 2018 Supreme Court ruling in the Union of India vs. Ajay Babu case, the court had st

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21 Feb 2025 07:05 AM 1.3k views

Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Can Be Forfeited for Moral Turpitude Without Criminal Conviction

The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling on February 17, 2025, stating that an employee’s gratuity can be forfeited on the grounds of moral turpitude, even in the absence of a criminal conviction. This ruling expands the interpretation of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, allowing employers to withhold gratuity from employees dismissed for unethical or fraudulent actions.Previously, in a 2018 Supreme Court ruling in the Union of India vs. Ajay Babu case, the court had st

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UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions and Abolish Death Penalty

The United Nations has expressed grave concern over the significant increase in executions in Iran, with reports indicating at least 901 people were executed in 2024, including a particularly high number in December. UN rights chief Volker Turk called the situation "deeply disturbing" and urged Iran to take action to end the rising tide of executions. Iran remains one of the leading countries in carrying out the death penalty, following only China, where reliable figures a

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07 Jan 2025 07:47 AM 980 views

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions and Abolish Death Penalty

The United Nations has expressed grave concern over the significant increase in executions in Iran, with reports indicating at least 901 people were executed in 2024, including a particularly high number in December. UN rights chief Volker Turk called the situation "deeply disturbing" and urged Iran to take action to end the rising tide of executions. Iran remains one of the leading countries in carrying out the death penalty, following only China, where reliable figures a

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Centre Scraps 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8

In a significant change to school education, the Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools under its control. This means that students who fail the year-end exams will no longer automatically be promoted. Instead, they will have the chance to retake the exam after additional coaching within two months of the results. If they still fail, they will be held back in the same grade. This move follows amendments to the Right to Education Act (RTE

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23 Dec 2024 07:20 AM 1.06k views

Centre Scraps 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8

In a significant change to school education, the Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools under its control. This means that students who fail the year-end exams will no longer automatically be promoted. Instead, they will have the chance to retake the exam after additional coaching within two months of the results. If they still fail, they will be held back in the same grade. This move follows amendments to the Right to Education Act (RTE

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Answers on Missing YSR Congress Social Media Activists

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has raised concerns over the whereabouts of seven social media activists affiliated with the YSR Congress party who were reportedly arrested by the police for posting abusive messages against political rivals. The court admitted arguments on six habeas corpus petitions filed by the activists' family members and requested CCTV footage from the relevant police stations to determine the activists' status between November 4 and November 7. The state

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08 Nov 2024 11:10 AM 1.21k views

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Answers on Missing YSR Congress Social Media Activists

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has raised concerns over the whereabouts of seven social media activists affiliated with the YSR Congress party who were reportedly arrested by the police for posting abusive messages against political rivals. The court admitted arguments on six habeas corpus petitions filed by the activists' family members and requested CCTV footage from the relevant police stations to determine the activists' status between November 4 and November 7. The state

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Supreme Court Rules on State's Right to Requisition Private Property for Public Good: Landmark Judgment Explained

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the State's power to requisition private property for public welfare under Articles 31C and 39B of the Constitution. In an 8-1 majority decision led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, the court ruled that while privately owned property can theoretically qualify as community resources under Article 39B, not all private property falls under this category.The bench outlined specific factors to consider when determining if a resource

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05 Nov 2024 09:16 AM 1.38k views

Supreme Court Rules on State's Right to Requisition Private Property for Public Good: Landmark Judgment Explained

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the State's power to requisition private property for public welfare under Articles 31C and 39B of the Constitution. In an 8-1 majority decision led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, the court ruled that while privately owned property can theoretically qualify as community resources under Article 39B, not all private property falls under this category.The bench outlined specific factors to consider when determining if a resource

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Indian American Women's Strong Support for Abortion Rights Shaping US Election

In the upcoming US presidential election, the issue of abortion rights is emerging as a significant factor that is influencing Indian American women's voting preferences. This demographic group, part of the second-largest immigrant community in the United States, is showing a strong inclination towards supporting candidates who advocate for reproductive rights. Meeta Damani, an Indian American documentary filmmaker in New Jersey, emphasizes the interconnected nature of reproductive rights

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07 Nov 2024 07:34 AM 1.81k views

Indian American Women's Strong Support for Abortion Rights Shaping US Election

In the upcoming US presidential election, the issue of abortion rights is emerging as a significant factor that is influencing Indian American women's voting preferences. This demographic group, part of the second-largest immigrant community in the United States, is showing a strong inclination towards supporting candidates who advocate for reproductive rights. Meeta Damani, an Indian American documentary filmmaker in New Jersey, emphasizes the interconnected nature of reproductive rights

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Koratala Siva Sparks Debate on Taxpayer Privileges After Airport Incident

Koratala Siva, a renowned filmmaker in the Telugu film industry, recently drew attention with his remarks about taxpayer privileges during a podcast hosted by former IAS officer Jayaprakash Narayanan. Known for his successful directorial career, Siva shared a personal anecdote about an incident at the airport where he felt entitled to special treatment due to his high tax contributions. During the podcast, Siva recounted an experience where, due to a tight schedule,

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17 Aug 2024 08:12 AM 1.24k views

Koratala Siva Sparks Debate on Taxpayer Privileges After Airport Incident

Koratala Siva, a renowned filmmaker in the Telugu film industry, recently drew attention with his remarks about taxpayer privileges during a podcast hosted by former IAS officer Jayaprakash Narayanan. Known for his successful directorial career, Siva shared a personal anecdote about an incident at the airport where he felt entitled to special treatment due to his high tax contributions. During the podcast, Siva recounted an experience where, due to a tight schedule,

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Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Can Be Forfeited for Moral Turpitude Without Criminal Conviction

Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Can Be Forfeited for Moral Turpitude Without Criminal Conviction

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions and Abolish Death Penalty

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions and Abolish Death Penalty

Centre Scraps 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8

Centre Scraps 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Answers on Missing YSR Congress Social Media Activists

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Answers on Missing YSR Congress Social Media Activists

Supreme Court Rules on State's Right to Requisition Private Property for Public Good: Landmark Judgment Explained

Supreme Court Rules on State's Right to Requisition Private Property for Public Good: Landmark Judgment Explained

Indian American Women's Strong Support for Abortion Rights Shaping US Election

Indian American Women's Strong Support for Abortion Rights Shaping US Election

Koratala Siva Sparks Debate on Taxpayer Privileges After Airport Incident

Koratala Siva Sparks Debate on Taxpayer Privileges After Airport Incident

‘How to move to Canada’ searches see massive surge on Google after Trump victory

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‘How to move to Canada’ searches see massive surge on Google after Trump victory

Tirupati Temple Suspends Official Over Church Attendance

Rising heat and gusty winds heighten wildfire danger this week

Pawan Kalyan's Son Injured in Singapore School Fire; Deputy CM Cuts Short ASR Tour

Dallas Mayor Signs Sister City Partnership with Dar es Salaam to Boost Trade and Cultural Ties

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Strategy for Revitalizing YSR Congress Post-Election Defeat

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#taxpayer-rights

Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Can Be Forfeited for Moral Turpitude Without Criminal Conviction

Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Can Be Forfeited for Moral Turpitude Without Criminal Conviction

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions and Abolish Death Penalty

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions and Abolish Death Penalty

Centre Scraps 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8

Centre Scraps 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Answers on Missing YSR Congress Social Media Activists

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Answers on Missing YSR Congress Social Media Activists

Supreme Court Rules on State's Right to Requisition Private Property for Public Good: Landmark Judgment Explained

Supreme Court Rules on State's Right to Requisition Private Property for Public Good: Landmark Judgment Explained

Indian American Women's Strong Support for Abortion Rights Shaping US Election

Indian American Women's Strong Support for Abortion Rights Shaping US Election

Koratala Siva Sparks Debate on Taxpayer Privileges After Airport Incident

Koratala Siva Sparks Debate on Taxpayer Privileges After Airport Incident

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