Bombay: 8th April: On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government to reply to a petition filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra has requested the Court to cancel the First Information Report (FIR) filed against him by the Mumbai Police for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a “gaddar” (traitor) during his comedy show.
Bombay: On Monday (7th April), the Bombay High Court agreed to hear a petition filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra seeking to cancel the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him. The case is related to Kamra’s use of the word “gaddar” (traitor) in one of his comedy shows — a comment allegedly aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Comedian Kunal Kamra has petitioned the Bombay High Court to cancel an FIR filed against him for allegedly calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a “traitor” during a comedy show. Kamra argues the FIR violates his constitutional rights to freedom of speech and expression. His case is set for hearing on April 21.
In the aftermath of the Maharashtra election, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud for delays in ruling on disqualification petitions, which he claims led to the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s defeat. He accused Chandrachud of facilitating defections and questioned the legitimacy of the ruling coalition’s success.
On September 23, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud began construction on a new Bombay High Court complex, while the Supreme Court directed Maharashtra’s chief secretary to arrange a meeting about redeveloping an annexe building. Urgent repairs are needed, and plans for temporary relocation of court facilities are in motion, reflecting the court’s historical importance.
Today, On 23rd September, Justice Abhay S Oka stressed the need for the historic Bombay High Court building to remain with the judiciary after the court relocates to a new complex in Bandra, highlighting its heritage and judicial importance. He proposed the old building serve as a museum or mediation center.
Today, On 23rd September, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reaffirmed the Indian judiciary’s independence, emphasizing that judges operate autonomously in judicial matters but collaborate with the government on budgeting and infrastructure. He aimed to clarify that this cooperation does not undermine judicial independence, as it is essential for modernizing court facilities for public benefit.
The father of TikTok star Pooja Chavan opposed a plea for a CBI investigation into her 2021 suicide. BJP leader Chitra Wagh claimed former minister Sanjay Rathod was involved. The High Court noted the father’s lack of grievances against police findings, adding complexity to the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case.
Today, On 29th August, A Criminal Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, seeking an FIR against Public Works Department engineers following the collapse of a 40-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra. The petition emphasizes the need for accountability, public safety, and the integrity of public works. This incident has sparked widespread concern and ignited a debate on the quality of public infrastructure projects.
A Mumbai court has granted Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut an additional two weeks to pay a Rs 2,000 fine, following their successful plea for condonation of delay in a defamation case. The court also imposed an extra Rs 1,000 cost on the two leaders in relation to the defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Rahul Shewale.
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