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Tax notice: HC asks VW to go beyond 'delay'
Feb 25, 2025The Bombay High Court requested more substantial arguments from Skoda Auto Volkswagen India beyond the claim of delay in their plea against a Customs show cause notice alleging Rs 12,000 crore duty evasion. Justice Colabawalla praised the Customs officer's dedicated investigation efforts. The hearing is set to continue on Tuesday.
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Feb 22, 2025A sessions court has upheld the conviction of a man who sent late-night WhatsApp messages and an obscene image to a married woman, a former corporator. The accused received a three-month jail sentence and a Rs 1,000 fine. The court dismissed the defense's claims, emphasizing the victim's reputation and credibility.
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Girl, 14, aware of her actions, says HC, grants bail to Pocso accused
Feb 22, 2025Bombay High Court granted bail to a 24-year-old in a 2019 Pocso case, noting the minor girl had stayed with him willingly and was aware of her actions. Despite the stringent provisions of the Pocso Act, the court cited the lack of violence and criminal history.
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Shiv Sena corporator murder case: Supreme Court rejects bail plea of Arun Gawli
Feb 20, 2025The Supreme Court has denied bail to Arun Gawli in the case involving the murder of Shiv Sena corporator Jamsandekar. Gawli, serving a life sentence, had previously been granted a 28-day furlough by the Bombay High Court. The bench upheld the earlier decision to reject his bail plea.
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Abu Dhabi firms seek probe into ‘illegal steel scrap import’ from UAE
Feb 18, 2025Three steel firms from Abu Dhabi have moved the Bombay high court, alleging illegal import of steel scrap to India. They highlighted economic and environmental losses and potential violations of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, citing UAE's 2023 export fees. They called for a Customs probe into the fraudulent activities related to the imports.