The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s decision dismissing NCP faction disqualification petitions has triggered a legal battle. The Ajit Pawar faction’s plea, contesting the Speaker’s decision, highlights the NCP’s internal strife. With the Bombay High Court set to hear the case, the outcome could significantly impact the party’s future and Maharashtra’s political landscape, posing broader questions about party dynamics and institutional roles.
The Bombay High Court on Friday has expressed its concern over the inadequate provision of police escorts for prisoners requiring medical attention, urging the Maharashtra state government to take swift and decisive action. The court’s directive came in response to a troubling pattern of neglect that has potentially compromised the health and safety of incarcerated […]
Former NCB zonal director, Sameer Wankhede, faces a money laundering case over an alleged Rs 25 crore bribe demand in the Aryan Khan drug case. The Bombay High Court has granted him protection from arrest until March 1. Wankhede has also challenged the case, alleging malice and vendetta due to his prior complaint against NCB officials.
The Bombay High Court has denied interim bail to Santosh Atamaram Shelar, an accused in the Antilia explosives scare and Mansukh Hiran’s murder. The decision cites insufficient evidence for Shelar’s claim regarding his daughter’s accident and concerns about potential absconding under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Shelar’s plea for bail was based on his daughter’s accident, but the court found insufficient evidence and potential risk of absconding due to his involvement in the high-profile case.
The Bombay High Court, led by Justice Makarand Karnik, has quashed decade-long rape charges against a man, citing insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s consent was based on a false promise of marriage. The decision emphasizes consent, promises, and legal process, setting a precedent and bringing closure to the legal ordeal while highlighting nuances of consent and promises in personal relationships.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed the charges against former Maharashtra MLC Sagar Meghe from the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The court criticized the hasty filing of chargesheets and emphasized the importance of proper verification. Advocates successfully argued that the sections invoked did not align with the facts of the case.
The Bombay High Court directed a medical examination for activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who is on a hunger strike, emphasizing the delicate balance between the right to protest and the state’s duty to safeguard citizens’ well-being. Government concern and legal proceedings underscore the complexity of the ongoing Maratha reservation issue.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) assured the Bombay High Court that Sameer Wankhede, former NCB director, won’t be arrested until the next hearing for alleged money laundering. Wankhede sought relief and a stay on the investigation, alleging malice in the case transfer to Delhi. The case arose from allegations related to actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son.
The Bombay High Court has set a precedent by affirming that concealing an incurable disease prior to marriage constitutes grounds for divorce. This decision underscores the importance of transparency and honesty in marital relationships, particularly concerning health issues that can significantly impact the lives of both partners. Also read- Bombay High Court Quashes FIR In […]
The Bombay High Court raised concerns over the delay in transferring land for a Muslim burial ground in Bandra, despite government earmarking. The court seeks clarification on the delay, emphasizing the community’s need for cemetery space. BMC and MMRDA involvement highlighted, with the next hearing scheduled for February 21.