The Bombay High Court Today (Aug 4) dismissed a plea by Thane auto drivers claiming bike taxis like Rapido were hurting their livelihood. The court said their “fundamental right is not affected” and advised them to stop refusing passengers.
After 12 years, Bombay High Court Today (June 16) demanded action on a shocking 2012 New Year’s Eve party where mentally challenged girls were taken without permission, alcohol was served, and bar dancers performed. The Court has now ordered an official inquiry and warned the State of contempt action for inaction.
Justice B.V. Nagarathna expressed concerns that delimitation based on population could diminish parliamentary representation for southern states, which are experiencing declining family sizes. During a hearing on surrogacy, she questioned the necessity for couples seeking to expand their families after natural conception, emphasizing personal choice and suggesting High Court alternatives.
The Bombay High Court has directed its registry to assign Satish Salian’s petition regarding his daughter Disha Salian’s suspicious death to the appropriate division bench. Salian seeks a CBI investigation and an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, alleging a politically motivated cover-up after her death in June 2020.