Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office at Raj Bhavan, attended by top state officials and dignitaries.
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has requested an end to discussions about a minor protocol violation during his visit to Maharashtra, asserting it should not be exaggerated. Justice Suryakant emphasized the issue was regrettable but trivial, urging respect among democratic branches. Officials involved later expressed their apologies and attended his public tributes.
The Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa condemned senior state officials for failing to welcome Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during his visit. They passed a resolution demanding immediate action against those responsible for the protocol breach and called for an inquiry into security denials faced by its members at the airport.
Yesterday, On 7th October, the Bombay High Court mandated departmental action against a Mumbai Magistrate for approving the detention of a man without documented justification. The court criticized the lack of legal compliance, stating magistrates must ensure arrests are founded on facts. The state was ordered to compensate Rs. 25,000 to the detained individual.