Airbnb and host fined Rs.10,000 for injuring infant in cleaning mishap. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found Airbnb and caretaker negligent. Despite apologies, commission ruled in favor of complainant, ordering Rs. 5,000 compensation and Rs. 5,000 for litigation costs. Incident underscores need for safety measures in short-term rentals.
The Goa Government faces opposition in High Court over the Seafood Festival at Miramar Beach, defying established policies. The hearing is postponed as the government fails to produce necessary documents. The festival clashes with the State Carnival, sparking a legal battle over environmental concerns and governmental decisions. The court criticizes the government for bypassing legal procedures and citizen involvement.
The Bombay High Court has intervened in the case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, quashing the summons issued by a magistrate in Goa’s Mapusa over allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct during the 2017 Goa election campaign. The court’s decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about political speech and electoral conduct in India.
