CM Devendra Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government will file a review petition seeking the return of elephant Madhuri to Nandani Math, stating, “There is public sentiment that Madhuri should come back to the Math.”
Five mosques in Mumbai have filed a petition against police actions regarding Azaan loudspeakers, claiming discrimination and constitutional violations. The Bombay High Court has requested replies from state authorities. Petitions argue these actions are arbitrary, lacking scientific basis, and undermine religious freedoms essential for Islamic practices.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily stopped Maharashtra’s order that mandated reservations for SC/ST/OBC in minority junior colleges for this year’s Class 11 admissions. The decision, based on petitions from minority institutions, deemed the government’s resolution ineffective. The state must respond by filing an affidavit by August 6, 2024.
The Bombay High Court has mandated immediate action to restore the non-functional website of the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, which has caused public difficulties. The court directed both the state government and the Charity Commissioner’s office to cooperate, appointing an officer to coordinate with the technical team to resolve issues promptly for improved public access.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding a breach of protocol during Chief Justice BR Gavai’s visit to Maharashtra, sparking national attention. The plea calls for an investigation into the role of state officials who did not attend the visit, raising concerns over respect for judicial dignity.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a halt to the demolition of Bale Shah Peer Dargah in Uttan, maintaining the status quo. A notice was issued to the Maharashtra government regarding its previous actions. The case will be revisited in four weeks, following concerns over alleged illegal construction in a protected area.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns about societal integrity while hearing the bail plea of Prashant Bhaskar Mahatre, accused in the 2017 murder of a Bhiwandi Congress corporator. The court highlighted issues with witness testimony reliability and criminal intimidation and noted Mahatre’s lengthy detention, emphasizing the need for an expedited trial.
