The chairman and secretary of a Badlapur school have sought pre-arrest bail from the Bombay High Court after being charged under the POCSO Act for failing to report a sexual assault on two girls. Their request follows a denial of anticipatory bail by a special court, with the hearing scheduled for October 1.
The Bombay High Court declined to issue an injunction against Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who plans to stage a hunger strike in Mumbai on Republic Day. Advocate General Birendra Saraf expressed concerns about the logistical challenges and proposed an alternative location for a peaceful demonstration. The court directed the government to ensure a suitable public space and will deliberate further on this matter on February 14.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has put a hold on the Bombay High Court’s order that directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct a by-election for the Pune Lok Sabha seat. This seat has been vacant since the passing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Girish Bapat on March […]
