Today, On 29th August, The Bombay High Court criticized Maharashtra’s retroactive reduction of police protection fees for IPL matches, questioning the leniency shown to the wealthy BCCI in contrast to public utilities pricing. The court reviewed a PIL challenging the decision and instructed the state to justify the fee reduction and outstanding dues waiver. The next hearing is scheduled for October 7.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court dismissed Sameer Kulkarni’s petition challenging the trial proceedings for the 2008 Malegaon Bomb Blast Case, stating no interference was warranted. Kulkarni sought to question the legal grounds of the sanction under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The trial lacked a valid sanction and the case was ultimately dismissed.
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The Supreme Court today has mandated that State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India cannot charge lawyers more than Rs 600 for enrolment fees, in accordance with Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act. This decision aims to make the enrolment process accessible and affordable, consistent with the Act. The ruling allows charges for legal aid services, but not during enrolment.
Today(on 16th July),The Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh to respond within six weeks to a plea seeking investigation into illegal sand mining, with possible lease terminations for violators. Failure to comply may result in a Rs 20,000 fine per state, reinforcing urgency in addressing environmental concerns.
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Today, On 26th June, In the NEET paper leak case, two accused in Patna are now in CBI custody, as the agency investigates six cases across Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The suspects were initially held by the Bihar Police’s Economic Offences Wing. The CBI is also looking into reported irregularities in NEET exams and manipulations with OMR sheets.
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Today, On 11th June, the Thane court acquitted Kunal Rajendra Wagh (35) and Rahul Ramesh Kadam (34) in a 2017 murder case. The judge emphasized the importance of thorough evidence evaluation in criminal cases. The decision highlights the principle of giving the benefit of the doubt in the absence of irrefutable evidence.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court postponed urban Naxal Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea hearing in the Bhima Koregaon case to July, citing the summer recess. Initially set for May, the hearing was rescheduled for July 8. Jagtap remains in custody following the Bombay High Court’s previous denial of bail. The case involves alleged incitement to violence during the 2018 Bhima Koregaon event.
The Supreme Court on May 12th emphasized the autonomy of municipal elected members, preventing arbitrary removal by civil servants or political leaders. Justices declared that only post-election misconduct warrants removal, unless pre-election misconduct directly relates to the representative and was undetected during nomination. The ruling aims to prevent political or personal bias in decisions.
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The Supreme Court of India overturned a Maharashtra trial court’s decision to allow a third party to file a condonation of delay application for a land acquisition suit restoration. The Court expressed concerns about potential misuse, emphasizing that only parties involved in the suit can seek condonation of delay. The decision aimed to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.