Arbitration Bar of India and Bombay Bar Association to Host an Event on “Judicial Support and Role of Courts in Arbitration” On Sept 21

The Arbitration Bar of India and Bombay Bar Association are hosting an event on “Judicial Support and Role of Courts in Arbitration” on September 21, 2024, at the YB Chavan Auditorium in Mumbai from 9 AM to 2 PM, followed by lunch. Key figures in the legal field will deliver remarks and lead panel discussions on the topic.

Bombay HC Orders Medical Aid for Pregnant Minor Who Declines to Lodge Rape Complaint

On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra government to give medical aid to a pregnant 17-year-old girl who turned away from hospitals for not filing a formal complaint against the boy who made her conceive. The petition, represented by advocate Nigel Quraishy, argued that hospitals denied the girl medical care because she chose not to file a police complaint against a college student with whom she had a consensual relationship. The bench presided by Justices GS Kulkarni and FP Pooniwalla ordered that the shelter home mentioned in the petition must admit the girl to provide necessary care and assistance.

Bombay High Court Advocates for Preventive Measures Against Air Pollution in Mumbai

Bombay High Court division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice GS Kulkarni critically evaluated the existing environmental regulations and their enforcement in the city like Air Pollution. The Bombay High Court on Monday has emphasized the urgent need for preventive measures rather than mere remedial actions. The court’s recent observations highlight the […]

Bombay High Court Limits Diwali Firecracker Bursting to Two Hours, Calls for Stronger Pollution Control Measures

In a decisive ruling, the Bombay High Court has curtailed the time for bursting firecrackers during Diwali in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to a two-hour window, from 8 PM to 10 PM. This decision aligns with the Supreme Court’s directive in the case of Arjun Gopal v. Union of India, dated November 8, 2021. The […]

Bombay HC Urges Transparency: No Sealed Submissions Allowed

In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has firmly stated that courts should not allow litigants to submit documents or information in sealed covers. This ruling was delivered by a division bench comprising Justice GS Patel and Justice Kamal Khata. The case in question revolved around a writ petition filed by Sonali Ashok Tandle, […]