Uddipta Goutam Sharma
Law Student.
Articles by Uddipta Goutam Sharma
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NewsAmit Shah Unveils “Bharat Taxi”: India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform
Union Minister Amit Shah officially launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing service aimed at empowering drivers and offering a fair, zero-commission alternative to established aggregators. This platform signals a major shift in the gig economy, positioning India’s cooperative movement at the forefront of mobility services.
NewsUnion Budget 2026 Overhauls Share Buyback Taxation: Capital Gains for Investors, Heavy Levy on Promoters
The Union Budget 2026 introduces a significant restructuring of share buyback taxation, shifting proceeds to capital gains for shareholders while imposing higher effective tax rates on promoters to curb misuse and tax arbitrage.
NewsBudget Session Turmoil: Lok Sabha Adjourned, Rajya Sabha Debates
Lok Sabha proceedings were repeatedly disrupted on Day 8 of the 2026 Budget Session, forcing adjournment until Monday. In Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi launched a combative address on the Motion of Thanks, amplifying partisan divides.
HC NewsKerala Vigilance Court Grants Bail to Prime Accused in Sabarimala Gold Theft
A Kerala vigilance court has granted statutory bail to Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft investigation, after the Special Investigation Team failed to file a chargesheet within the statutory period. The development could accelerate political and legal debates over the pace and conduct of the probe.
SC NewsSC Upholds HC’s Quashing of Free Land Allotment to IAMC, Flags Legal Compliance
The Supreme Court affirms the Telangana High Court’s cancellation of 3.7 acres of prime land allotted to the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre without market value, reinforcing statutory procedure over executive largesse. The decision underscores accountability in government resource allocation.
HC NewsKerala HC Takes Strong Stand on Drugs: Five-Judge Bench to Clarify ‘Goonda’ Status
A Full Bench of the Kerala High Court flags the urgency of drug deterrence and will decide whether mere possession of drugs can be treated as “stocking” and trigger anti-social disability under KAAPA.
SC NewsSC Clears Path for Anurag Singh Thakur’s Return to Cricket Administration
The Supreme Court rules that the 2017 ban on Anurag Singh Thakur associating with the Board of Control for Cricket in India was never meant to be perpetual, paving the way for his participation under BCCI rules.