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Today, On 25th November, the Bombay High Court dismissed a plea by Mihir Shah and his driver, contesting their arrests in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The court upheld the legality of the arrests, rejecting claims of unlawful detention. This ruling is significant for the ongoing case following the tragic death of Kaveri Nakhwa.
Today (4th April): The Bombay High Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s plea for extension in addressing Major Anuj Sood’s widow’s compensation case, criticizing the slow response and emphasizing the widow’s entitlement to relief and allowance as per state policy. The court’s directive precedes the election code of conduct and urged the government to act promptly.
On 7th March: The Maharashtra government has sought consolidation of petitions challenging the Maratha reservations, which provide 10 percent reservation under the SEBC. The PIL aims to invalidate the Maharashtra State Reservation Act 2024, alleging discrimination and violation of constitutional articles. The Bombay High Court rebuked a petitioner for including the Chief Minister and the legislature as respondents. Multiple petitions against the new reservation are being consolidated for review next month.
The political turmoil within the Shiv Sena has escalated to the Supreme Court, with the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction, led by Uddhav Thackeray, filing a critical application. This application, lodged by Shiv Sena UBT leader Sunil Prabhu, expresses grave concerns over a recent meeting between Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and Chief Minister Eknath […]
In a significant development, a Mumbai magistrate’s court has denied the discharge plea of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MP Sanjay Raut in a criminal defamation case initiated by MP Rahul Shewale. The case revolves around an article published in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ on December 29, 2022. Thackeray holds the position […]