BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Atrocities case: IRS officer Wankhede moves HC seeking independent probe against Nawab Malik
Sameer Wankhede, former NCB zonal director, has petitioned the Bombay High Court to transfer the investigation of an atrocities case against NCP leader Nawab Malik to an independent agency. Wankhede alleges police inaction in the case, stemming from a complaint he filed in 2022, has caused him and his family mental distress and humiliation.
Shivaji statue collapse case: HC grants bail to consultant Chetan Patil
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Chetan Patil, a consultant arrested in connection with the collapse of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in August. The court stated that Patil was not the structural designer and had only submitted a stability report of the pedestal, which remained intact.
Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel fall upto 4% after SC allows tax credit claims on infra duties
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of telecom companies, granting them the right to claim tax credits for duties paid on infrastructure items. This decision reverses a previous Bombay High Court ruling and is expected to provide significant financial relief to major telecom players like Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.
SC grants telecom firms right to claim tax credits on infrastructure duties
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of telecom companies, granting them the right to claim tax credits on duties paid for infrastructure components like tower parts and green shelters. This decision overturns a previous Bombay High Court ruling and is expected to provide significant financial relief to major telecom operators such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, and Reliance Communications.
No urgent hearing on plea against appointment of Rashmi Shukla as DGP: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court declined an urgent hearing on a PIL challenging Rashmi Shukla's appointment as Maharashtra's DGP and Sanjay Verma's temporary appointment as DGP until the state assembly elections. The court questioned the petitioner's standing and the urgency of the matter, stating it would be listed automatically.
Bombay High Court rules entry into hotel room with a man is not consent for sex
The Bombay High Court in Goa ruled that entering a hotel room with a man does not mean consent to sex. The court overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss rape charges against a man. The High Court said the woman's distress and immediate police report showed a lack of consent.
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SC pulls up Goa chief secretary, terms altering of Bombay HC rules 'brazen act'
The Supreme Court reprimanded the Goa Chief Secretary for upholding the state government's decision to modify Bombay High Court rules concerning court employee recruitment. The court deemed the alteration of rules, published under the Chief Justice's name without consultation, a 'brazen act' and summoned the Chief Secretary for an explanation.
Bombay HC grants medical bail to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal
The Bombay High Court has granted permanent medical bail to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who is facing money laundering charges. Goyal, 75, had sought bail for cancer treatment. He was arrested last September by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly laundering Rs 538.62 crore in loans from Canara Bank.
No bar on statutory activity while poll code is in force, says Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court overturned a Maharashtra government circular that halted the registration of construction workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act. The court ruled that the government's cited reason, the model code of conduct for the November 20 assembly polls, did not justify suspending ongoing statutory activity.
Sushant Singh Rajput case: SC dismisses plea against quashing of LOC issued to ex-house help
The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash a look out circular against Samuel Miranda, former house help of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The court found no merit in the Centre's appeal, highlighting that Miranda had cooperated with the investigation and the CBI had not provided sufficient reason for the LOC's continuance.
No forward movement on 4 names reiterated by Collegium headed by Justice Chandrachud
The Supreme Court Collegium had reiterated names for high court judge appointments in January 2023, including Saurabh Kirpal, R John Satyan, Amitesh Banerjee, and Sakya Sen. The appointments are still pending with the government as Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud prepares to demit office on November 10, 2023.
No offence made out: HC quashes FIR against ex-MD of Go First for 'data theft'
The Bombay High Court quashed the data theft case against Go First's former MD Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, citing lack of evidence. The court deemed the proceedings unnecessary, highlighting that Go Airlines India Ltd's complaint did not substantiate any offences under the Information Technology Act.
Is that ¡®reclining nude¡¯ art or smut?
In April 2023, Mumbai Customs seized seven erotic works by FN Souza and Akbar Padamsee, citing obscenity. The Bombay High Court intervened, criticizing the action and ordering the release of the artworks. The article raises concerns about the need for clear guidelines on what constitutes obscenity in art and highlights past similar incidents.
Sense of compassion for society has sustained me as judge, says CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, speaking at a felicitation in Mumbai, reflected on how compassion guided his judicial decisions. He recalled granting relief to a Dalit student who missed an admission fee deadline. Chandrachud, set to retire on November 10, emphasized the importance of compassion in the judiciary.
Will hand over next tranche of land for new Bombay HC building by December: Maharashtra to SC
The Maharashtra government assured the Supreme Court to hand over additional land by December for the construction of the Bombay High Court's new complex in Bandra. The state also updated on pending possession of the Air India building and scheduled meetings to address related issues. Structural audits and fresh reports are in progress.
From D-Company to Tihar: The rise and fall of gangster Chhota Rajan in the Mumbai underworld
Bombay High Court has suspended Chhota Rajan's life sentence in the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty and granted him bail. Despite this, he remains in jail due to other criminal cases. Previously, a special court convicted Rajan which he later appealed. Shetty was killed by Rajan's gang over extortion demands.
Chhota Rajan's life sentence suspended, HC grants him bail in Mumbai hotelier's murder case in 2001
The Bombay High Court has suspended the life sentence of gangster Chhota Rajan in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty and granted him bail. Despite this, Rajan remains in jail due to other criminal cases. Shetty was killed after failing to pay extortion money to Rajan's gang.
Muslim men can register more than one marriage as their personal laws permit multiple wedlocks: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has allowed a Muslim man to register his third marriage, ruling that his personal laws permit multiple unions and directing the Thane Municipal Corporation to decide on his application. The court stated that nothing in the Maharashtra Act overrides Muslim personal laws.
Coldplay concert ticket drama: PIL filed in Bombay High Court, here's what petitioner is demanding
A public interest litigation was filed in the Bombay High Court to stop black marketing and ticket scalping for events like the upcoming Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai. The plea highlights issues in online ticket sales through BookMyShow and calls for stringent guidelines to ensure fair access to tickets. The court will review the matter in November.
Banks can claim deductions for broken period interest on securities traded as stock-in-trade: SC
The Supreme Court clarifies that banks can claim deductions for broken period interest on securities treated as stock-in-trade. The court rejects the income tax department's view that such interest should be considered capital expenditure, upholding the Bombay High Court's decision.
?75 lakh to ?25 lakh per T20 match: Maharashtra slashed cricket match fees to boost economy
Maharashtra has reduced and waived police protection charges for cricket matches to attract more events and boost the local economy. This decision, effective retrospectively from 2011, was justified on the grounds of job creation, increased revenue, and tax generation. The move follows a plea challenging unpaid police security fees from past IPL matches.
Seven governor-appointed MLCs sworn in ahead of Maharashtra polls announcement
Hours before the Maharashtra assembly elections announcement, seven state legislative council members, including nominees from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, were sworn in after approval from Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The remaining five council seats stay vacant.
Bombay HC quashes Bank of India's 'fraud' tag on Pune Buildtech, orders removal from wilful defaulters list
The Bombay High Court has invalidated Bank of India¡¯s decision to declare Pune Buildtech Pvt Ltd ¡®fraud¡¯ and 'wilful defaulter,' directing the bank to remove the company's name from related lists. The court noted the firm had settled its dues as per consent terms.
GN Saibaba, a study in vindictiveness
GN Saibaba, a Delhi University professor, was imprisoned for nearly a decade under suspicion of having ties to banned Maoist organizations. Although initially prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in 2014, he was acquitted twice, once in 2022 and again in 2023, due to insufficient evidence. His case raises questions on the misuse of national security laws.
Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba passes away seven months after UAPA acquittal
Saibaba, who was in his 50s, breathed his last at around 9 pm, an official said. He died due to gall bladder infection and other complications, he said. The Bombay High Court in March this year acquitted Saibaba in an alleged Maoist links case, noting the prosecution failed to prove the case against him.
Bombay HC: Tenant company can¡¯t regain rent control protection after capital reduction
Bombay High Court decided that companies losing Maharashtra Rent Control Act protections due to high paid-up capital cannot regain them after lowering capital. Mather and Platt's eviction from Hamilton House was upheld, stressing paid-up capital's significance. The court emphasised compliance with MRC Act principles.
Removal of women elected representative can't be treated lightly: SC
The Supreme Court overruled the removal of a female sarpanch in a Maharashtra village, citing bias against women leaders and inadequate fact-checking by authorities. The court emphasized the importance of supporting women in public offices, particularly in rural areas.
SC rejects plea for early disposal of execution petition in Bombay HC, says judges 'overburdened'
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea for a time-bound decision on an execution petition in the Bombay High Court, citing the heavy workload of judges. With only 64 judges against the sanctioned strength of 92, the court emphasized the impracticality of issuing such directives. The petitioner may request the high court for a quicker hearing.
Few more judges to be appointed in Bombay HC soon, says CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced that more judges would soon be appointed to the Bombay High Court. This statement came during a hearing, addressing the high court's workload. The apex court collegium has recommended nine advocates for appointment, and these recommendations are pending with the government. The high court currently has 28 vacancies out of a sanctioned strength of 94 judges.
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