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Time of India
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- Time of India
Two women duped in online job scams
Udupi: Two women from Udupi fell victim to separate online job scams, collectively losing more than Rs 14 lakh. Bharathi,48, a resident of Hiriyadka, in a complaint, stated that she was searching for employment when she came across an Instagram advertisement offering work-from-home opportunities. After clicking the ad, she was contacted by a person named Nisha, who claimed the job involved boosting product ratings for Flipkart traders in exchange for a 20%-30% commission. To register, Bharathi was sent a link and instructed to pay Rs 200 via UPI. The transaction, made on June 15, reflected the name Neeraj Kumar Singh. Subsequently, a tutor named Vaishali Raj shared another link through which Bharathi completed a task and received Rs 300 as a reward. Later, she was added to a WhatsApp group named 'VIP Investment Members Only,' where she was shown a list of investment options with attractive commissions. Trusting the offer, she initially invested Rs 20,000. After completing additional tasks, she was told she could only withdraw her earnings if she deposited another Rs 40,000. Over time, the complainant allegedly transferred a total of Rs 5.6 lakh to various bank accounts, expecting returns that never came. Instead, she continued to receive messages demanding more payments. A case was registered at Hiriyadka police station under Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. In another case, Sushma,31, a resident of Marne village, received a Telegram message on June 10 from a user named Vanya, offering a part-time job. After she accepted, she received further instructions from Vanya and mentor Kuldeep, also on Telegram. Her task involved sending screenshots of hotel listings, and she was assured payment after every three tasks. Once the tasks were completed, Sushma encountered an error while trying to withdraw her earnings. She was informed that 30% of the displayed amount had to be deposited to release the funds. Believing this, she allegedly transferred a total of Rs 8.5 lakh to various accounts provided by the scammers. Based on her complaint, a case was filed at Ajekar police station under sections 319(2) (cheating by personation) and 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 66(D) of the IT Act.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Hans India
Elderly parents can claim maintenance from kids
Chittoor: Senior Civil Judge and Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), MS Bharathi noted that elderly parents who are neglected by their sons or daughters are legally entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). She held an awareness programme at an old age home in Tapovanam in Chittoor on Friday, which was organised as per the directives of the Supreme Court and the State Legal Services Authority. During the event, Judge Bharathi interacted with the elderly residents, inquiring about their health, the medical services being provided, pension disbursement, and any other issues they may be facing. She encouraged them to voice their concerns, assuring that legal help is available free of cost through the DLSA. Speaking at the event, she highlighted that in many cases, elderly parents transfer property to their children through gift deeds, expecting care and support in return. However, when the children fail to fulfill their responsibilities, the parents have the right to approach the court under Section 144 of the Code of Civil Procedure to revoke such deeds. Judge Bharathi reiterated the commitment of the District Legal Services Authority to provide free legal services to the elderly in such matters. She also stressed the importance of awareness about the constitutional rights and protective laws available to senior citizens. Former president of the Retired Employees Welfare Association Kesavulu, Murali, staff nurse Aruna from the Disabled Welfare Hostel, and several elderly residents of the ashram participated in the programme.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
National Lok Adalat scheduled for July 5 in Chittoor
The Chittoor District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on Friday announced that the National Lok Adalat will be held across all courts in Chittoor district on July 5. Secretary of the DLSA and Senior Civil Judge M.S. Bharathi asked people to make the most of this opportunity, as it is a quick, cost-free, and amicable resolution to legal issues. The National Lok Adalat will be conducted under the directions of the Supreme Court and will be supervised by the National and State Legal Services Authorities. Judge Bharathi highlighted that cases settled through the Lok Adalat save both time and money, and the verdicts would remain final and binding, with no subject to further appeals. Compoundable criminal cases, civil disputes, motor accident claims, cheque bounce cases, EPs, DVCs, MCs, bank recovery suits, BSNL, and PLP-related cases are eligible for settlements in the Lok Adalats. She appealed to the judicial officers, lawyers, police, revenue, bank, and insurance officials, alongside chit fund companies to coordinate in placing Chittoor district among the top in settlement of cases.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
DMK, TNCC and CPI laud SC's decision to stay ED's probe into Tasmac
CHENNAI: DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of acting like a blackmailing organisation and welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay the central agency's probe into the alleged Tasmac scam. Bharathi was reacting to the SC's order on Thursday at the party headquarters. Chief Minister M K Stalin was also present there, for the launch of a book titled 'Ulagengum Kalaignar'. After the book launch, Stalin held brief discussions with party functionaries regarding the preparations for the party's general council meeting set to take place in Madurai on June 1. Later, Bharathi told reporters, 'Forgetting that many cases related to Tasmac have been pending for a long time, BJP leaders have made it a habit to speak out and use the ED just to have news published, targeting the DMK. The SC's stay on the ED probe is a crushing blow to them.' He also alleged that the ED has become a 'blackmailing agency' referring to the corruption charges filed against ED officials in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. DMK spokesperson and advocate Saravanan Annadurai said the ED had aggregated over 40 FIRs filed by the DVAC since 2014 solely to establish jurisdiction, as the agency can intervene only in cases involving irregularities exceeding `40 lakh. 'Now the SC has tamed the ED,' he added. Speaking to reporters at the TNCC headquarters in Sathyamoorthi Bhavan on Thursday, TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai welcomed the SC's recent observations in the ED versus Tasmac case, calling them 'historic.' Quoting the apex court, he said, 'The ED is violating the Constitution and crossing all limits.' He pointed out that, of the 193 cases registered by the ED in the past 11 years, only two have ended in convictions. 'Who will answer for the suffering of the other 191 families,' he asked. In a press statement, CPI state secretary R Mutharasan also highlighted the apex court's observation against the ED, adding that the CPI welcomes the SC's observation that the ED has degraded into a political tool.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Supreme Court order a big blow to the BJP, says DMK
DMK organisation secretary R.S. Bharathi on Thursday said the BJP-led Union government should stop using the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) at its whim, in the wake of the Supreme Court's [interim] order [and oral observations] indicting the investigating agency. Speaking to reporters, he recalled the Supreme Court's observation that 'the Enforcement Directorate is crossing all limits and violating the federal concept of governance.' The Court also stayed the money laundering probe against the Tamil Nadu-run liquor retailer TASMAC over alleged corruption in the grant of wine shop licences. Mr. Bharathi contended the Supreme Court's order had only proved that the ED was functioning like a blackmailing organisation. He pointed out an ED official had already been arrested in Kerala in a ₹2 crore bribery case, and another officer was caught accepting money from a doctor in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. He alleged the BJP government was using the ED to tarnish the image of the DMK government ahead of the elections, which are just 'seven months' away. 'It is unable to digest the winning combination of the DMK and its allies. Though many cases have been pending against TASMAC for years, the BJP government targets only the DMK government,' he claimed. 'The Supreme Court's order has come as a severe blow to the BJP government,' he added.
