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Plea in Delhi High Court Raises Concerns Over Mobile Apps Sharing Sensitive Vehicle Owner Data A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court raising serious concerns about mobile applications that allow third-party access to the personal and sensitive information of vehicle owners. The plea, filed by Gopal Bansal , a practicing advocate, highlights potential privacy violations and security risks caused by these apps providing easy access to information such as the vehicle owner's name , address , and vehicle details . Key Points of the Petition 1. Access to Sensitive Information: The petitioner argued that the ease with which these apps provide access to personal information could result in misuse , with malicious intent. He claimed that this could jeopardize the safety and privacy of vehicle owners. 2. Judges and Senior Advocates Targeted: In his petition, Bansal stated that he was able to obtain information about vehicles reportedly used by judges and senior advocat...

Petition Filed in Supreme Court Seeks Timely Appointment of Judicial and Technical Members for GST Tribunals A Public Interest Litigation (PIL)  has been moved in the Supreme Court  of India, urging the Central Government to expedite the process of appointing judicial and technical members to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal . Filed by Advocate Anoop Prakash Awasthi , the petition seeks to operationalize the tribunal across India, ensuring a functional and streamlined process for GST-related disputes . The petitioner also requests the identification of suitable premises, development of a website, and allocation of budgets to facilitate the smooth functioning of these tribunals. Long-Pending Establishment of the GST Appellate Tribunal The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in 2017 , marking one of the most significant indirect tax reforms in the country’s history. However, one major issue that remains unresolved since the enactment of t...

Supreme Court Dismisses Abhishek Banerjee and Rujira Banerjee’s Appeals Against ED Summons Under PMLA In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeals filed by Abhishek Banerjee and Rujira Banerjee challenging the summons issued to them by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The appellants had sought relief from the ED's summons to appear in New Delhi, arguing for a venue closer to their hometown, Kolkata, and questioned the legal grounds for their summons under the PMLA. Background of the Case The case originated with an FIR registered by the CBI regarding illegal coal mining activities in the leasehold areas of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL). The investigation revealed significant instances of money laundering involving illegal coal extraction and transportation, amounting to approximately Rs. 1300 crore. This led to the ED's involvement, which resulted in the issuance of summons to...