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Why should your activities not be stopped due to non-compliance, NGT asks six cricket stadiums | Cricket News

Why should your activities not be stopped due to non-compliance, NGT asks six cricket stadiums | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 23, 2026 08:32 PM IST Amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to six cricket stadiums and respective associations seeking an explanation as to why their activities should not be stopped for non-compliance of its directions on sustainable use of water to maintain cricket grounds. The NGT principal bench comprised of chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert members A Senthil Vel and Afroz Ahmad passed the order on April 16, while hearing an ongoing execution application on compliance of its 2021 order. The Tribunal had directed cricket associations to regulate groundwater extraction and ensure effective rainwater harvesting for maintenance of cricket grounds. The six stadiums in question are Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, Dr DY Patil stadium, Navi Mumbai, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad and Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. “In such a background, the submission of counsel for the applicant is that all the …

UTT axes Jaipur Patriots, cites payment defaults and non-compliance

UTT axes Jaipur Patriots, cites payment defaults and non-compliance

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Jaipur Patriots have been officially removed from the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league after the termination of their franchise agreement, league operator 11Sports Pvt. Ltd. confirmed on March 25, 2026. The decision follows repeated breaches of contractual obligations by World Of Krida, the entity managing the Jaipur-based franchise. According to 11Sports, the franchise failed to meet financial commitments and remained in persistent default despite being given multiple opportunities to resolve the issues. In an official statement, the league organisers said they had engaged in discussions with the franchise over several months and provided extended timelines to ensure compliance. However, the efforts did not result in corrective action, leading to the termination of the agreement with immediate effect. As a result, Jaipur Patriots will no longer participate in the league. The move is aimed at maintaining governance standards, financial discipline, and operational stability within the competition. Replacement franchise process underway With the exit of Jaipur Patriots, 11Sports has initiated the process of onboarding a new franchise, which is expected to join the league from Season 7 …

Kerala HC flags non-compliance of pre-arrest norms leading to release of accused| India News

Kerala HC flags non-compliance of pre-arrest norms leading to release of accused| India News

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Kochi, Flagging instances of the accused getting bail because the investigating officer did not comply with pre-arrest formalities, the Kerala High Court on Thursday directed all criminal courts in the state to ensure compliance with pre-arrest formalities as stipulated in several Supreme Court judgments before considering remand applications. Kerala HC flags non-compliance of pre-arrest norms leading to release of accused The high court specifically directed that before ordering remand, the magistrate or judge should get an endorsement in the proceedings sheet stating that the pre-arrest formalities have been complied with and the accused has no objection in this regard. “In the event of non-compliance, the magistrate or the special judge … must ensure compliance of the formalities by the investigating officer and remand is to be considered only after ensuring compliance of the formalities,” Justice A Badharudeen said. The high court also said that if the magistrate or judge notes deliberate intention by the investigating officer or arresting officer to not comply with the formalities, they shall recommend disciplinary proceedings against such officers. The high …

UGC issues show cause notices to 18 medical colleges for non-compliance with anti-ragging norms

UGC issues show cause notices to 18 medical colleges for non-compliance with anti-ragging norms

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Secretary Manish Joshi said this undertaking is a crucial measure to prevent and deter any incidents of ragging within educational institutions. File | Photo Credit: UGC official website The UGC has issued show cause notices to 18 medical colleges for non-compliance with anti-ragging regulations, officials said on Thursday (February 5, 2025). The defaulter colleges include two each in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry; three each in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar; and one each in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. “It was found that these colleges had not complied with the mandatory requirements set forth in the Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009, for curbing the menace of ragging. Specifically, it has come to our notice that the institutions failed to obtain the anti-ragging undertakings from students as required by the said regulations,” University Grants Commission (UGC) Secretary Manish Joshi said. The Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009, mandate that every student and their parents and guardians must submit an anti-ragging undertaking at the time of admission and at the beginning of every academic year. “This undertaking is …

Tirupati temple board takes action against 18 employees for non-compliance with Hindu religious practices – India TV

Tirupati temple board takes action against 18 employees for non-compliance with Hindu religious practices – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Tirupati Temple The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has taken action against 18 employees for not following Hindu religious practices during TTD festivals and rituals. According to a statement from TTD, the action was taken under the direction of TTD Chairman BR Naidu.  “Following the directions of TTD Chairman BR Naidu, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated action against employees adhering to non-Hindu religious practices while working in the institution,” the statement read. “Authorities have identified 18 employees who, despite being employed by TTD, are following non-Hindu religious traditions. Orders have been issued for disciplinary action against 18 identified employees who are participating in non-Hindu religious activities while also taking part in TTD festivals and rituals,” added the statement. ‘Transfer or retire’ In addition, as part of efforts to maintain the spiritual integrity of TTD’s operations, the Board has proposed transferring these employees to other government departments or offering them voluntary retirement. “The TTD Board has recently resolved to either transfer such employees to government departments or facilitate their exit …

Maharashtra govt mandates Marathi language in offices; resolution says non-compliance to be penalised | Latest News India

Maharashtra govt mandates Marathi language in offices; resolution says non-compliance to be penalised | Latest News India

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Feb 03, 2025 10:20 PM IST The Maharashtra government has mandated the use of Marathi in all government and semi-government offices. Employees must communicate in Marathi. The Maharashtra government on Monday issued a resolution mandating the use of Marathi in all government and semi-government offices across the state, news agency ANI reported. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (PTI file) As per the directive, employees must communicate in Marathi with all visitors, except those from outside India or non-Marathi-speaking states. The resolution applies to government offices, semi-government bodies, corporations under the Maharashtra government, and other related offices. Any violation of this directive will be considered an act of official indiscipline. Citizens can file formal complaints against employees who fail to adhere to the rule with the in-charge of the respective office or department. If the complainant is unsatisfied with the action taken, they can escalate the issue to the Marathi Language Committee of the Maharashtra Legislature for further intervention, the resolution said. The move aims to reinforce the use of Marathi in official communication and ensure …

Bombay High Court disposes contempt plea alleging non-compliance of orders on potholes, roads by civic bodies; revives PIL | Mumbai News

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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday disposed of the contempt petition filed by a lawyer alleging non-compliance with the 2018 orders of HC by civic authorities to repair potholes along all arterial roads in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). A division of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar passed a judgement in a contempt petition by lawyer Ruju Thakker and found that authorities had made efforts for compliance with the 2018 directions, and therefore, were not in contempt of the said orders. However, considering the “public welfare and importance”, the court revived the suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in which the court passed directions in 2018 and sought detailed replies from the civic authorities. The court said it was difficult for it to keep issuing directions in the contempt plea, hence it was reviving the PIL. “This court is of the considered opinion that respondents have made bonafide efforts for compliance with directions, therefore, they cannot be held to have committed contempt of orders dated February 24 and April 12, 2018. …

EC seeks clarification from Maharashtra Principal Secretary, DGP over non-compliance with transfer orders – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar addresses a press conference. The Election Commission issued a stern warning to the Maharashtra government, seeking an explanation from the chief secretary and state police chief for not fully implementing its orders on official transfers earlier and the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. Transfer orders are not followed In a strongly worded circular, the EC revealed that despite the July 31 order to transfer police officers who have served more than three years in their home states or their current posts, the state government has not completed the project. The compliance report was supposed to be submitted by August 31, but the new police chief submitted it only partially while the chief secretary was yet to issue a full response. More than 100 inspector-level officers remain in key positions Sources revealed that more than 100 inspector-level officers in Mumbai, as well as revenue officials in important positions across Maharashtra, were not transferred as per knowledge. The electoral system considers these changes necessary to …

Apple, Meta, and Google targeted by EU in DMA non-compliance investigations

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The European Commission is opening five non-compliance investigations into how Apple, Google, and Meta are complying with its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules, the regulator announced today. “We suspect that the suggested solutions put forward by the three companies do not fully comply with the DMA,” the EU’s antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. “We will now investigate the companies’ compliance with the DMA, to ensure open and contestable digital markets in Europe.” In particular, the Commission plans to investigate Google and Apple’s anti-steering rules in their app stores and whether Google is guilty of self-preferencing its own services within its search engine. Apple’s browser choice screen for iOS is also being investigated as well as Meta’s “pay or consent model” for ad targeting. In a press conference, the Commission said it plans to conclude the investigations within the next 12 months. Additionally, the EU regulator is also looking into the fee structure Apple announced for distributing apps outside of the App Store, as well as whether Amazon is self-preferencing its own …

HC issues warrant against U.P. principal secy for ‘non-compliance’ | Latest News India

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PRAYAGRAJ Taking a serious note of the “repeated non-compliance of the writ court order”, the Allahabad high court has issued bailable warrant against Sanjay Prasad, principal secretary (home), Uttar Pradesh, and directed him to appear before the court on January 25, 2023. The order came as the court was hearing a case relating to the increment of a head constable. Hearing the contempt petition filed by one Suresh Chand Rajvanshi, Justice Piyush Agarwal directed the director general of police (DGP), Lucknow, to serve bailable warrants to Sanjay Prasad, who is the opposite party number one in this case and file his personal affidavit to that effect. The matter will next be heard on January 25. Court has ordered principal secretary (law) and legal remembrances (LR) to remain physically present in the court on the day. Also, Dinesh Tripathi, superintendent of police (SP), Unnao, who is opposite party number two in this case, has been given the same direction. “The manner in which the officers of the state are behaving is a very sorry state of …