A Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice for surrendering tenancy rights for a new flat in a redeveloped building, with the ITAT ruling the taxable event hadn't occurred in the assessed year.
HABERAIUK renters are now protected from unfair rent hikes as the Renters Right Act, effective May 1, 2026, prohibits landlords from using rent review clauses. Landlords must now follow the Section 13 process, giving two months' notice, with tenants able to challenge increases at the First-tier Tribunal.
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals with qualifications exceeding the maximum prescribed for a job can be disqualified. The court stated that this policy ensures employment opportunities for those with lower educational attainment, preventing them from competing against highly qualified candidates.
Pooja Bedi criticized Shilpa Shinde's admission that her sexual harassment case against producer Sanjay Kohli was false, warning that such misuse of laws harms genuine survivors and undermines their credibility.
A consumer commission has ordered FirstCry to pay Rs 50,000 compensation and refund Rs 2,130 with interest to a customer. The retailer cancelled an order, withheld payment, and internally labeled the user as 'fraud' without due process.
The Madras High Court nearly doubled motor accident compensation for a man left bedridden and unresponsive, from Rs 33L to Rs 57.98L, citing inadequate award and criticizing his advocate for not seeking enhancement.
HABERAIIndia's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah Rs 5 lakh and cybersecurity company McAfee Rs 1 lakh for using deceptive 'dark patterns' to manipulate users into unintended actions like donations and subscriptions.
