The Bombay High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment affirming that a divorced Muslim woman retains her right to maintenance from her first husband, as per the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 (MWPA), even if she remarries. This ruling was made by Justice Rajesh Patil, who clarified that the absence […]
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court’s Nagpur bench has reinstated a Magistrate Court’s order in Murtizapur, Maharashtra, which had initiated legal proceedings against a college principal for alleged offenses under Sections 294 (obscenity), 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision […]
The Bombay High Court has reiterated its stance on the professional conduct of advocates, emphasizing that lawyers who sign applications or pleadings containing scandalous remarks against the Court without reasonable grounds may be liable for contempt action. This observation was made while the Court contemplated action against two lawyers and issued a contempt notice against […]
Retired Bombay High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Devkinandan Dhanuka recently fell victim to a cyber fraud, resulting in a loss of ₹50,000. This incident has highlighted the increasing vulnerability to cybercrimes, even among the most informed individuals. Also read-Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Based On Social Media Data (lawchakra.in) Justice Dhanuka received a deceptive message […]
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Gautam Navlakha, a senior journalist and activist, in the Bhima Koregaon – Elgar Parishad riots case. The court, comprising Justices AS Gadkari and Shivkumar Dige, found no substantial evidence to suggest Navlakha’s involvement in a terrorist act as defined under Section 15 of the […]
The Bombay High Court has recently granted bail to senior journalist and human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, who is an accused in the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case over alleged Maoist links. This decision was passed by a division bench headed by Justice AS Gadkari, making Navlakha the seventh accused to receive bail in this high-profile […]
The Bombay High Court is poised to introduce a transformative change in its case management approach with the implementation of an automatic case listing system. This new protocol, detailed in a notice issued by the High Court Registrar on December 5, is scheduled to begin on a trial basis from December 11. Also read- Bombay […]
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought measures to safeguard people from waterfalls and water bodies in Maharashtra, citing the petition’s reliance on information sourced from social media as a key reason for its dismissal. Also read- Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Against Azaan Loudspeakers, Cites Lack Of Noise […]
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking a complete ban on Pakistani artists working in India, advising the petitioner to adopt a broader perspective. This decision reaffirms the court’s stance on cultural harmony and the importance of artistic exchange between nations. Also read- Supreme Court Denies Medical Bail […]