The Bombay High Court Today questioned the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) about the basis for downgrading a lookout circular against a woman linked to a 2019 fraud case. The court sought evidence of the legal provisions permitting this action. The matter has been adjourned for further deliberation. The SFIO must provide the lookout circular at the next hearing.
The Bombay High Court remarked Today (27th March) that the flow of public interest litigation (PIL) should be preserved as sacred and not exploited. “These types of PILs are needlessly consuming our court’s time. Let us endeavor to maintain the sanctity of the PIL process as much as we can,” stated the Court.
The Bombay High Court Today (March 13th) allowed the Central Government to establish a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) under the amended Information Technology Rules, aiming to identify and address fake content on social media targeting the government. This decision comes after legal challenges and a split opinion within the bench. The FCU is crucial in regulating online content and government oversight.
Bombay High Court, on Monday, made a pivotal decision regarding the interim plea by renowned comedian Kunal Kamra. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court, on Monday, made a pivotal decision regarding the interim plea by renowned comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra’s plea sought to halt the establishment of Fact Check Units (FCUs) pending the court’s final judgment […]
On 7th March, Former IL&FS Chairman Hari Sankaran, detained for alleged misconduct, has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court due to health concerns and prolonged incarceration. Conditions include a Rs.1 lakh bond, surrendering passport, and strict trial attendance. The court cited his cooperation with the investigation and serious health issues as grounds for bail, despite SFIO’s opposition.
On 7th March, The Bombay High Court has issued notice to Maharashtra government over PIL challenging 10% Maratha reservation in jobs and education. Allegations of political motives and breaching the 50% cap on reservations have stirred debate. The court may consolidate related matters for review, pending future applications from involved parties.
Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba and five others were acquitted Today by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court today in an alleged Maoist links case, overturning their 2017 conviction. The court emphasized the lack of concrete evidence and legal flaws, underscoring the significance of judicial scrutiny in politically charged cases.
The Bombay High Court has issued contempt notices to Kishore Mehta, founder trustee of Lilavati Hospital, and his son Rajesh Mehta for failing to deposit the required 25% of a substantial debt to HDFC Bank. The legal battle dates back to 2002, and the court has given the Mehtas four weeks to respond, underscoring the complex relationship between corporate entities, legal obligations, and the healthcare sector’s governance.
“Bizarre Case of Blind Faith”: The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a 45-year-old man posing as a tantrik who sexually assaulted six intellectually challenged girls. The court criticized the trend of seeking solutions from tantriks/babas and emphasized the exploitation and abuse that often accompanies such practices, calling it a “bizarre case of blind faith.” The prosecution’s evidence solidly proved the accused’s sexual assault on the victims.
“You want to protect your policemen.”: The Bombay High Court criticized the Special Investigation Team for incomplete probe into a 2018 alleged fake encounter. The court questioned the lax investigation against police officers involved and expressed dissatisfaction with the progress. It also requested specific steps taken by the police in murder cases and hinted at potential transfer of the investigation.