The Supreme Court Today (Aug 11) said it will hear on Thursday a petition claiming elephants were forcibly taken to Gujarat’s Vantara facility. CJI BR Gavai directed the matter to be listed later this week.
Earlier. The Bombay High Court had allowed the sacrifice, subject to strict compliance with earlier conditions, stating that the trust managing the dargah had fulfilled all required legal parameters. Just a day before Eid al-Adha (Bakri Eid), the Supreme Court of India today refused to give an urgent hearing to a petition challenging the Bombay […]
The Bombay High Court granted bail to six individuals accused in the Govind Pansare murder case. Pansare, a rationalist and activist, was shot by extremists near his home in Kolhapur in February 2015. The case has seen multiple delays, with the accused remaining in custody for years. The court’s decision marks a significant development in the long-pending trial.
In the Govind Pansare murder case, the Bombay High Court decided to end its monitoring of the investigation and has called for a quick trial. The court noted that the only remaining task was locating two absconding accused, which no longer required court oversight. The decision emphasizes the progress made in the case and directs that the trial proceed without further delays. The focus now shifts to completing the legal process speedily.
On Tuesday(18th June),The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for misinterpreting its order allowing animal slaughter at Vishalgad Fort during Bakri Eid and Urs, expressing concern that this interpretation could lead to disharmony and unrest. The court emphasized that its permission applied to all devotees and urged the authorities to adhere to the directive in both letter and spirit.
“It is hard to believe that the police of two states have been unable to find the woman. It’s unbelievable. Your (police) methodology is simple. You go and ask the grandparents. Is this the way? Since when have the police become polite?” the bench remarked. Mumbai: Last week, the Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra […]
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Balumama temple trustees due to the absence of an FIR. Allegations of fund misappropriation and illegal land sale were made, but the court deemed the plea unfounded. It also rejected a request to transfer an application to another charity commissioner as it was filed by an unrelated party.