BOMBAY HC CHIEF JUSTICE
New criminal laws need to be welcomed with changed mindset: Bombay HC CJ
Bombay High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya highlighted the importance of embracing the newly enacted criminal laws, set to be implemented on Monday. He emphasized the natural tendency to resist change but stressed the necessity of adopting a changed mindset to deliver justice effectively under the new legal framework.
Porsche case: Pune cops plan to move SC against release of juvenile accused
Pune police plan to challenge the Bombay High Court's decision to release a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche accident in May. The HC deemed the Juvenile Justice Board's (JJB) remand orders illegal and ordered the boy's release on June 25. Initially, the teenager, granted bail shortly after the May 19 accident, was sent to an observation home following public outcry. His release followed a petition by his aunt, claiming illegal detention. Police allege the teen, intoxicated and driving his father's car, killed two IT professionals. His parents and grandfather are jailed in related cases.
Pune police chief had proactive role in Porsche crash probe: Fadnavis
The proactive role of Amitesh Kumar in the high-profile Porsche crash investigation in Pune leads to demands for his resignation amidst allegations of corruption and mishandling of evidence. The case involves a fatal accident caused by a minor driving under the influence, leading to arrests and upcoming changes in criminal laws.
Going to work or college is like going to war in Mumbai local: Bombay HC expresses shame over 'cattle-class' situation
The Bombay High Court criticized Mumbai's railway conditions, emphasizing the Railways' responsibility for passenger safety amid high fatalities from train falls and track crossings. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya expressed shame over the situation, demanding accountability from officials. The court's scrutiny followed a PIL highlighting inadequate infrastructure and urged urgent measures to address the alarming death toll on Mumbai's suburban trains.
Bombay HC sets Subhash Chandra's plea challenging SEBI summons aside
The chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment challenged Sebi's summons, leading to a writ petition in Bombay HC. The regulator withdrew the summons, requiring document submission by March 27. The legal process involved interactions with the capital markets regulator.
HC refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college
The Bombay High Court upheld a city-based college's ban on hijab, burka, and naqab, dismissing a petition by nine students who argued it violated their fundamental rights. The court refused to interfere with the college's disciplinary dress code, which applies to all students. The college maintained that the ban was not against the Muslim community but was a uniform dress policy. The students, citing their right to practice religion and privacy, had sought intervention from university authorities before approaching the court.
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Pune Porsche accident: Why Bombay HC released the accused minor who killed two techies?
The Bombay High Court has released the juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash into his aunt's custody, continuing his psychological sessions. The 17-year-old's drive on May 19 killed two engineers, causing national outrage. Despite bail, his parents and grandfather were arrested for an attempted cover-up. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde promised strict actions and support for the victims' families.
Pune Porsche Case: Bombay HC orders release of minor from observation home
The appeal involves the juvenile's detention in an observation home, lenient bail conditions, tampering with blood samples, and the involvement of bar establishments under the JJ Act.
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal moves HC seeking extension of interim medical bail
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, facing charges in a money laundering case, seeks extension of medical bail after his wife's passing. Mumbai High Court to review plea citing poor health. Goyal's legal team to present application before the same judge who granted initial bail. Wife Anita Goyal previously arrested.
Streets, footpaths cleared for PM and VVIPs, why not for everyone: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court emphasised the importance of clearing streets and footpaths daily for all citizens, not just during VVIP visits, asserting that a safe place to walk is a fundamental right. The court criticised the lack of decisive action by authorities in addressing the issue of unauthorised hawkers encroaching on footpaths, calling for concrete measures such as developing a database to prevent their return.
Arvind Kejriwal bail: Trial court's order shall not be given effect till it hears ED's plea, says Delhi HC
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has moved Delhi High Court against a trial court's order to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy case. The court granted Kejriwal bail on a ₹1 lakh bond, and the Enforcement Directorate's plea to stay his bail order for 48 hours was declined. Kejriwal was out on bail for 21 days and surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities on June 2.
Pune Porsche case: Is it not confinement if juvenile is kept in custody after bail, asks HC
The bench also questioned the police under what provision of law, the order granting bail to the minor accused in the Porsche accident case was amended and how he has been kept in "confinement".
Pune Porsche crash: Bombay HC to pass order on aunt's petition seeking release of minor on June 25
The Bombay High Court will decide on a habeas corpus petition for the release of a minor accused on June 25. The petition was filed by the boy's aunt following a fatal accident involving the juvenile driving a Porsche under the alleged influence of alcohol. The crash lead to the death of two techies. The police have requested to treat the 17-year-old as an adult due to the severity of the incident, while the minor is currently held at an observation home.
'Hamare Baarah' release: Controversial movie gets green light from Bombay HC; objectionable scenes to be removed
The Bombay High Court has permitted the release of the film 'Hamare Baarah', starring Annu Kapoor, following the removal of objectionable scenes that sparked legal battles over alleged remarks offending religious sentiments. The court's ruling emphasized the film's focus on women's empowerment and cautioned against content that could incite communal tensions. Annu Kapoor, facing threats over the movie's content, highlighted challenges faced by the team.
Bombay HC grants temporary relief to Pidilite in M-Seal PV container dispute
The Bombay High Court has restrained Astral Ltd from selling its Solvobond solvent cement products in containers similar to Pidilite Industries' M-Seal PV Seal. Pidilite alleged infringement and passing off, seeking an injunction to prevent further harm. The court granted temporary relief to Pidilite, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property rights.
Unauthorised transaction due to third party breach: Bank customer has zero liability, says HC
The Bombay High Court ruled that customers have zero liability for unauthorized transactions caused by third-party breaches, directing Bank of Baroda to refund Rs 76 lakh to Pharma Search Ayurveda Private Limited. The court cited a 2017 RBI circular and the bank’s Consumer Protection Policy, highlighting that the deficiency lay not with the bank or the customer. The petitioners reported the fraud immediately, but the bank ombudsman initially rejected their claim. The court found no negligence by the petitioners and ordered the refund within six weeks.
How long will you keep blast convict in solitary confinement: HC asks jail authorities
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra prison authorities on Himayat Baig's prolonged solitary confinement in 2010 Pune blast case.
Maharashtra government's slum policy strange as it encourages encroachments; its inspection required, says HC
The court said once slums on a private land are recognised under the Slum Act, strangely the encroachment on a private land gets converted into a legitimate right of a free tenement to the encroacher under the slum policy of the state government, which, in our opinion, is as good as a premium on the illegality of the encroacher in encroaching on either private or public land. The court said government authorities need to be conscious of the ground reality that it is a herculean task to remove encroachers from both private and public land.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging numerous incidents of post-poll violence in the state following the Lok Sabha elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam stated that the court will hear Adhikari's petition on Wednesday.
HC acquits Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Ranjit Singh's murder case
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Case: Gurmeet Ram Rahim was acquitted by the Punjab & Haryana High Court in the murder case of Ranjit Singh. The court, led by Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Lalit Batra, granted this verdict while accepting an appeal filed by the Dera chief against his conviction. Ram Rahim had been found guilty by a special CBI court in Panchkula in rape and two murder cases involving journalist Ram Chander Chhatarpati and former Dera manager Ranjit Singh.
Delhi HC upholds order asking SpiceJet to return two leased aircraft, three engines
While dismissing as withdrawn the airline’s appeal, a bench led by Justice Rajiv Shakhder granted the low cost carrier three weeks time till June 17 to return the aircraft and engines along with technical records. The single judge had asked SpiceJet to return the engines by May 28.
Bombay HC grants temporary relief to Pidilite in Dr Fixit trademark dispute
Mumbai-based Pidilite Industries, the maker of Fevicol and M-Seal adhesive brands, has approached the court to restrain Dubond Products from allegedly infringing its registered trademarks, copyright and passing off for its waterproofing brand Dr Fixit LW.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of two additional judges as permanent judges of Gauhati HC
Under CJI D Y Chandrachud, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Rajesh Sekhri as an additional judge for a year at Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court from July 29, 2024. Justices Susmita Phukan Khaund and Mitali Thakuria were proposed as permanent judges for Gauhati High Court, supported by regional authorities.
Assault on cops: Bombay HC refuses to quash case against ex-AP CM Chandrababu Naidu
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has denied the request to dismiss a case against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and TDP leader Nakka Ananda Babu for allegedly assaulting police in Maharashtra in 2010. The court found sufficient evidence of their involvement in the crime.
DHFL case: Delhi HC issues notice to CBI on Dheeraj Wadhawan's bail plea
Dheeraj Wadhawan approached the High Court after Rouse Avenue court's Special judge A K Sarpal on Friday dismissed his bail application on the ground of maintainability. The court had also directed the CBI to arrest him after May 11 and to produce him before the CBI court as per the direction of the Supreme Court passed on January 24.
Ahmednagar: Way more than just a straight shootout between BJP and NCP (SCP)
When they were with Congress, Sharad Pawar and Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, an eight-time MP from the region, were in a tussle over controlling sugarcane cooperative societies. As Pawar's stature grew within the party, he allegedly played a key role in denying Balasaheb the party ticket to contest the 1991 Lok Sabha polls.
Bombay High Court grants bail to IFIN chief executive Ramesh Bawa
While the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is probing Il&FS for alleged irregularities under Companies Law, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a case of money laundering. K Ramanand, the erstwhile MD of ITNL and Arun Saha, former joint director of IFIN, were arrested by ED.
SC collegium recommends appointment of additional HC judge as permanent judge in Chhattisgarh HC
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, recommended Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey for appointment as a permanent judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. Additionally, it recommended Justices Sachin Singh Rajput and Radhakishan Agrawal for appointment as additional judges of the same court.
Congress approaches Delhi HC against tax re-assessment proceedings
The Congress party has taken legal action against tax reassessment proceedings by authorities, filing a case in the Delhi High Court. The matter was presented before a bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, who agreed to hear it the following day.
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