Bombay: The Bombay High Court has set up an 8-member committee to examine thirty maternity homes run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This comes after the tragic death of a pregnant woman who allegedly underwent surgery under a mobile flashlight at one of these maternity homes due to poor infrastructure.
The Bombay High Court has extended the deadline for Maharashtra to form a committee protecting minors’ identities in abortion cases to four weeks. The committee aims to implement a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that allows minors to access medical termination of pregnancy services without disclosing their identities, aligning the MTP Act with the POCSO Act.
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The Bombay High Court today (23rd Oct) questioned the Maharashtra Government about police accountability regarding the sexual assault of two minor girls in Badlapur. A guilty officer was identified, with further actions pending. The court also emphasized establishing a committee for children’s safety in schools and scheduled a follow-up hearing in six weeks.
The Bombay High Court has directed the CBI to take over the investigation into the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar due to “loose ends” in the local police’s inquiry. The court emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and transferred the case to the CBI to ensure a comprehensive and impartial inquiry.
The Bombay High Court today criticized Maharashtra Police for mishandling the sexual abuse case of two 4-year-old girls at a Badlapur school. It highlighted delays in taking statements, registering the case, and lack of action against the school authorities. The Court emphasized the need for prompt action under the POCSO Act and counseling for the victims.
Today, On 23rd April, The Bombay High Court initiated police action against BJP MLAs Geeta Jain and Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speeches, following concerns raised by Mumbai residents. With growing scrutiny on public figure rhetoric, the Court directed police commissioners to personally review speech videos and transcripts to prevent potential violence and disturbance during upcoming elections and religious rallies.
On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court handed down a life sentence to former Mumbai Police encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma, affirming the life imprisonment given to 13 others, including 12 police personnel. This ruling pertains to the fake encounter killing of Lakhan Bhaiya in 2006, purportedly a former associate of the infamous gangster Chhota Rajan. The […]
Bombay High Court: Protection Under SC/ST Act Extends Beyond State Boundaries The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment, has clarified that the protection accorded to members of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is not confined to the states where they […]