The Bombay High Court permitted Adani Cement to cut 158 mangrove trees for jetty construction. The decision was made after considering the project requirements. However, the court emphasized the need for compensatory measures. Steps must be taken to reduce environmental damage caused by the tree cutting.
Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, seeks Supreme Court approval for international travel despite a Bombay High Court ruling against it. A special court initially permitted her visit to Spain and the UK for ten days. Mukerjea argues her presence is vital for necessary administrative tasks. The court’s decision is pending.
Yesterday, On 28th September, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a proposed tuition stipend program for new lawyers to alleviate educational costs and support their entry into the legal profession. This initiative aims to strengthen the legal workforce by easing financial burdens and enabling young lawyers to focus on gaining essential experience in their early careers.
Today, On 27th September, the Bombay High Court overturned a special court’s decision allowing Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, to travel abroad. The court cited serious charges and potential flight risk. Mukerjea sought permission for bank matters post-divorce, but the CBI opposed her request, leading to the ruling.
Today, On 2nd August, Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was granted bail after spending 14 days in judicial custody and four days in police custody for a criminal intimidation case. She was charged with attempted murder following a viral video showing her brandishing a gun and arguing over a land dispute in Pune’s Mulshi tehsil. Puja Khedkar also faces separate accusations.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, was charged with attempted murder for brandishing a gun in a viral video related to a land dispute in Pune. Puja’s father, Dilip Khedkar, is also under investigation for alleged disproportionate assets. Puja’s government training program has been suspended, and she has been ordered to return to the academy by July 23.
