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    Goa Nightclub Fire | Someone Has to be Held Accountable: High Court Converts Case into PIL
    Goa Nightclub Fire | Someone Has to be Held Accountable: High Court Converts Case into PIL
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    Goa Nightclub Fire | Someone Has to be Held Accountable: High Court Converts Case into PIL

    The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court has converted the civil suit linked to the deadly Arpora nightclub fire into a PIL, stressing accountability after 25 deaths. The court also sought answers from the Goa government over illegal permissions and safety lapses.

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    Utter Disregard of Law: Bombay High Court Slams Police for ‘Leisurely’ FIR Delays, Seeks Centre's Response Over 14-Day Rule
    Utter Disregard of Law: Bombay High Court Slams Police for ‘Leisurely’ FIR Delays, Seeks Centre's Response Over 14-Day Rule
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    Utter Disregard of Law: Bombay High Court Slams Police for ‘Leisurely’ Preliminary Inquiries, Seeks Centre’s Response Over 14-Day Rule

    The Bombay High Court criticised police for conducting leisurely preliminary inquiries in violation of the law, saying “utter disregard of law”. It questioned the Centre on failure to enforce the mandatory 14-day timeline for FIR-related inquiries under the BNSS.

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    Deposit Rs 60 Crore or Furnish Bank Guarantee Before Travel to London: Bombay HC to Shilpa Shetty–Raj Kundra
    Deposit Rs 60 Crore or Furnish Bank Guarantee Before Travel to London: Bombay HC to Shilpa Shetty–Raj Kundra
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    Deposit Rs 60 Crore or Furnish Bank Guarantee Before Travel to London: Bombay HC to Shilpa Shetty–Raj Kundra

    The Bombay High Court has directed Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra to deposit ₹60 crore or provide a continuous bank guarantee before their London travel request is considered. The order comes amid an ongoing ₹60 crore fraud investigation.

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    Contempt Power ‘Not a Sword to Silence Critics’: Supreme Court Gives Relief to Woman Over ‘Dog Mafia’ Remark
    Contempt Power ‘Not a Sword to Silence Critics’: Supreme Court Gives Relief to Woman Over ‘Dog Mafia’ Remark
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    Contempt Power ‘Not a Sword to Silence Critics’: Supreme Court Gives Relief to Woman Over ‘Dog Mafia’ Remark

    The Supreme Court set aside a contempt conviction against a Navi Mumbai woman who called judges part of a “dog mafia,” stressing that contempt power protects the institution, not individual judges. The Court said mercy must guide decisions when genuine remorse is shown.

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    Standing Near the Train Door Due to Peak-Hour Rush Is Not Negligence : Bombay High Court
    Standing Near the Train Door Due to Peak-Hour Rush Is Not Negligence : Bombay High Court
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    Standing Near the Train Door Due to Peak-Hour Rush Is Not Negligence : Bombay High Court

    A person travelling on suburban trains during peak hours may face serious danger while standing near the door, yet the Bombay High Court said this cannot be treated as negligence. The court upheld compensation and rejected the Railways’ contributory negligence claim.

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    Goa Fire Tragedy: ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ Owners Seek Anticipatory Bail in Delhi Court After 25 Deaths
    Goa Fire Tragedy: ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ Owners Seek Anticipatory Bail in Delhi Court After 25 Deaths
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    Goa Fire Tragedy: ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ Owners Seek Anticipatory Bail in Delhi Court After 25 Deaths

    The owners of Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub have moved the Rohini court in Delhi seeking anticipatory bail after the devastating fire that killed 25 people. Authorities say the duo allegedly fled to Thailand soon after the incident.

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    Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: 25 Dead at Birch by Romeo Lane, PIL in High Court Demands Court-Monitored SIT Probe
    Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: 25 Dead at Birch by Romeo Lane, PIL in High Court Demands Court-Monitored SIT Probe
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    Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: 25 Dead at Birch by Romeo Lane, PIL in High Court Demands Court-Monitored SIT Probe

    A PIL has been filed in the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court after the deadly Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire claimed 25 lives. The petition demands a court-monitored SIT probe and stricter safety audits across the state.

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    You Cannot Address Court Sitting in a Car: Bombay HC Directs Maharashtra Govt to Allocate Cubicles for Lawyers for Virtual Hearings
    You Cannot Address Court Sitting in a Car: Bombay HC Directs Maharashtra Govt to Allocate Cubicles for Lawyers for Virtual Hearings
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    You Cannot Address Court Sitting in a Car: Bombay HC Directs Maharashtra Govt to Allocate Cubicles for Lawyers for Virtual Hearings

    Bombay High Court criticised lawyers appearing for virtual hearings from their cars and directed the Maharashtra Government to immediately provide dedicated cubicles near court premises, ensuring dignity and professionalism in hybrid judicial proceedings.

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    Parents Cannot Evict Children Under Senior Citizens Act Without Proving Neglect: Bombay High Court
    Parents Cannot Evict Children Under Senior Citizens Act Without Proving Neglect: Bombay High Court
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    Parents Cannot Evict Children Under Senior Citizens Act Without Proving Neglect: Bombay High Court

    The Bombay High Court has ruled that parents cannot seek eviction of their children under the Senior Citizens Act without proving neglect or claiming maintenance, warning against misuse of the law for property disputes and possession battles.

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    Supreme Court Warns: Municipal Bodies Will ‘Become Defunct’ Without Revenue, Cannot Deliver Basic Services
    Supreme Court Warns: Municipal Bodies Will ‘Become Defunct’ Without Revenue, Cannot Deliver Basic Services
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    Supreme Court Warns: Municipal Bodies Will ‘Become Defunct’ Without Revenue, Cannot Deliver Basic Services

    The Supreme Court has held that civic bodies cannot function or meet their legal duties without steady revenue, stressing that regular tax revisions are essential. The Court warned that without adequate funds, municipalities risk becoming defunct, causing chaos and harming public health.

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