The Bombay High Court denied bail to Yusuf Khan, accused in the 2022 murder of Amravati chemist Umesh Kolhe, noting a terrorist gang formed to avenge dishonor to their faith. The case stems from post supporting Nupur Sharma.
Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai commended the Maharashtra government for developing modern court buildings and improving judicial infrastructure. He spoke while inaugurating a memorial for his father, former Governor R S Gavai, in Amravati.
Today, On 14th May, After taking oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honouring their legacy at the Supreme Court premises in New Delhi.
Today, On 14th May, Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, becoming the first Buddhist CJI. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath during the official swearing-in ceremony.
R S Gavai, father of CJI-designate B R Gavai, was an Ambedkarite leader, ex-MP, and Governor of Kerala and Bihar. Justice Gavai has acknowledged his father’s decades-long association with the Congress party in public statements.
Today, On 10th June, Navneet Rana, a BJP leader involved in a Hanuman Chalisa controversy, failed to appear before court due to health concerns. Accused of obstructing police, the court previously rejected their discharge plea. Her husband, also facing charges, appeared in court. The matter has been adjourned to July 2, and the couple are currently out on bail.
The Bombay High Court quashed a Rs 2 lakh penalty on TATA Salt for alleged substandard iodisation, citing compliance with quality standards. The ruling emphasized the importance of adherence to procedural guidelines and consideration of environmental factors in food quality assessment. This sets a precedent for fair adjudication processes in similar cases.
