Gujarat confidential: Here Comes The Sun
“It is possible that the party authorities are taking time in selecting a candidate from among three or four shortlisted. The post should be filled up soon,” a BJP leader said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressItaly court postpones derivatives trial verdict on ex Monte Paschi execs
An Italian appeals court on Monday postponed its verdict in the case of three former executives of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS.MI) over derivative deals blamed for playing a part in the downfall of the Tuscan lender. Key Points
ReutersSena vs Sena Live: verdict on MLAs' disqualification pleas today, Speaker says 'will be justice for all'
The crucial verdict on the cross-petitions by Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs is set to be announced at 4 pm today. The verdict will be pronounced by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar. The outcome will decide the way forward for the Eknath Shinde government and also the regional outfit's rival groups. Narwekar's much-awaited verdict on the disqualification pleas comes more than 18 months after the Shiv Sena suffered a vertical split, which resulted in a change of guard in the state. Key Points
India TodayGoogle hit with $15 million verdict in U.S. trial over audio patents
Google must pay Personal Audio LLC $15.1 million for infringing two patents related to audio software. Key Points
The HinduDonald Trump must pay additional USD 83.3 million to E Jean Carroll in defamation case, jury says
The award, when coupled with a USD 5 million sexual assault and defamation verdict last year from another jury in a case brought by Carroll, raised to $88.3 million what Trump must pay... Key Points
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Spectre of retrospective taxation hangs again: EAC-PM member on mining royalty verdict
The Supreme Court's July 25 verdict permitted states to collect past royalties and taxes on mining since April 2005, causing concerns over retrospective taxation. The judgement directs the Centre and mining companies to pay arrears, estimated between Rs 1.5-2 lakh crore, over a 12-year period. The decision has significant financial implications. Key Points
Economic TimesBayer ordered to pay $332 mln in Roundup cancer trial -Law.com
A California jury found Bayer (BAYGn.DE) liable in a case brought by a man who claimed his cancer was due to exposure to the company's Roundup weed killer, and ordered it to pay $332 million in damages, Law.com reported on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersVictory for Democracy : Devendra Fadnavis hails SC's judgment over Shiv Sena-centric crisis in Maharashtr
Devendra Fadnavis expressed his satisfaction over the decision and said, This is a victory for democracy and the democratic process. We are satisfied with the verdict given by the Supreme Court. I express my complete satisfaction over the Supreme Court's decision. Those who were speculating that this government will collapse today have been silenced (by the verdict), PTI quoted him as saying Key Points
Economic TimesApple wins reversal of $502 mln VirnetX patent infringement verdict
Apple Inc on Friday convinced a U.S. appeals court to throw out a $502 million verdict for patent licensing company VirnetX Inc in a long-running fight over internet privacy technology. Key Points
ReutersNot sure if note ban achieved its 3 goals: HC judge
Referring to the apex court's verdict upholding demonetisation , Justice Vaishnav said, “November 8, 2016. I am sure all of us still shiver at [the thought of] that press conference of the Prime Minister at 8 pm, when he said that the [high-value] currencies were demonetised. Key Points
The Indian Express
Donald Trump asked to pay another $83.3 million to E Jean Carroll in defamation case
The award includes $18.3 million in compensation for harm caused to Carroll's reputation and $65 million in punitive damages. Key Points
mintOf 5 Babri verdict judges, one to attend, one yet to take call
India News: One of the five judges of the Babri verdict will attend the temple deity's consecration ceremony. The other judges have various reasons for not attending the ceremony. Learn more about the Supreme Court's settlement of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute and the attendance of the judges. Key Points
Times Of IndiaHarmony Montgomery Verdict: Why 5-year-old girl's father kill her
Adam Montgomery convicted of second-degree murder in the heartbreaking case of Harmony Montgomery. The jury reached a unanimous decision after a two-week trial. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPM says Supreme Court 'fortified essence of unity', welcomes Article 370 verdict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict that upheld the Centre's decision to scrap special status (Article 370) to Jammu and Kashmir. He said the verdict was a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for the people in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Key Points
India TodayEx-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding FTX customers
The jury reached the verdict after just over four hours of deliberations. Bankman-Fried stood and clasped his hands together as the verdict was read. | World News Key Points
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Trump Arranges $91.6 Million Bond to Appeal Carroll Verdict
Donald Trump secured a $91.6 million bond to delay paying the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case while he appeals, putting to rest questions about whether he could come up with the funds amid a cash crunch. Key Points
mintQatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans to prison terms
On 26 October, the 8 men were given the death penalty over allegations of leaking sensitive information. They moved the Qatari Court of Appeal, which reduced the sentences. Key Points
ThePrintSC defers hearing on pleas for reconsideration of 2022 PMLA verdict that upheld ED's power to arrest
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on pleas seeking reconsideration of its July 27, 2022 verdict, which upheld the Enforcement Directorate's powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court deferred the hearing for eight weeks after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested time to address the arguments raised by the petitioners. Key Points
Economic TimesUproar in Pakistan’s Senate over resolution backing military courts to try Imran Khan’s supporters
A five-member Bench of Supreme Court had ordered that 102 accused arrested under Army Act be tried in criminal court. Scores of senators from three major political parties in Pakistan have staged a protest in the Senate against the hasty passage of a resolution which rejected the Supreme Court’s verdict on military courts, and called for its immediate withdrawal, media reports said on Wednesday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDelhi court convicts 4 for 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, all 5 under MCOCA
The fifth accused, Ajay Sethi, was convicted for offence of receiving stolen property. Soumya’s mother says verdict will act as deterrent for looters. Key Points
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