After Split Verdict, The Bombay High Court reserved its order on the interim relief sought by petitioners, including comedian Kunal Kamra, regarding the establishment of Fact Check units (FCU) as per the amended IT Rules, 2023. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the provision serves public interest, while the petitioners contested this, emphasizing freedom of expression. Justice Chandurkar reserved judgment after hearing both sides.
The Bombay High Court has summoned officials in response to medical negligence at Yerwada Prison. Concerned about non-compliance with court orders regarding a prisoner’s biopsy, Justices SV Kotwal and SG Dige emphasized the need for urgent corrective measures. The court summoned key personnel to address apathy and carelessness towards prisoners’ health.
The Supreme Court disposed of the CBI’s plea regarding the interim bail granted to former ICICI Bank CEO, Chanda Kochhar, and her husband in a case involving loan fraud. The court clarified that it did not express an opinion on the case’s merits and affirmed the right to contest the high court’s verdict within legal bounds.
The Bombay High Court recently clarified that it cannot issue directives to make Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes cruelty towards a wife by her husband or his relatives, a compoundable offence. The court stated that such a matter falls within the legislative domain. The division bench, consisting of Justices AS […]
