Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident where his daughter received an inappropriate message while gaming online, highlighting the growing cybercrime threat. He called on schools to introduce a weekly “Cyber Period” to teach children about online safety and reporting suspicious behaviour.
Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that Surendra Gadling is a senior Maoist leader involved in anti-national activities, including the Surajgarh Mine Arson. The NIA opposed his bail, citing evidence from the Bhima Koregaon case linking him to Maoist operations.
A Bombay High Court bench recused itself from hearing petitions against Maharashtra’s decision to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas. The matter will now be placed before Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar’s bench.
Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, was denied a police clearance certificate as the state claims he remains under surveillance. The Bombay High Court questioned the government’s decision despite his acquittal by all courts.
Bombay High Court has issued notices to NIA, Maharashtra govt, and seven acquitted accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case after victims’ families challenged their acquittal. The court will hear the appeal in six weeks.
Multiple petitions in Bombay High Court challenge Maharashtra’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas, calling the move “arbitrary, unconstitutional and politically expedient.” Petitioners argue it will deprive genuine OBCs of their rightful share of reservation.
The Supreme Court stressed the urgent need for dedicated NIA courts to ensure speedy trials in heinous offences. The bench warned that hardened criminals misuse delays to force bail.
The Supreme Court has sought Maharashtra’s reply on a plea by Govind Pansare’s daughter and daughter-in-law challenging the Bombay High Court order that ended monitoring of the 2015 murder probe. The petitioners argue the ATS has made “no substantial progress” and a “deeper and larger conspiracy” remains unexplored.
CM Devendra Fadnavis said his government is “positive about bringing in a law to ensure safety of advocates” while attending the inauguration of Bombay HC’s new circuit bench in Kolhapur. He called the move a historic victory after a 50-year struggle.
Bombay High Court clarified it never ordered the closure of Kabutarkhanas, only upheld BMC’s move.
The Court stressed, “Human life is of paramount importance” amid health concerns from pigeon feeding.
