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Bombay HC defers verdict on challenge to IT rules again

The Bombay High Court has again deferred its verdict in petitions challenging the IT amendment rules, which allowed the government to identify “fake news” about itself on social media, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Jan 15, 2024

Bombay HC grants interim protection from arrest to land owner

The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted interim protection from arrest until February 6 to a 61-year-old woman, Jannat Shikalgar, who owns the land in Pune, Maharashtra, where a candle manufacturing factory fire resulted in the death of 14 people in December 2023.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

SC stays Bombay HC order asking EC to hold Pune LS bypoll immediately

Supreme Court stays Bombay High Court order to EC to hold bypoll for Pune Lok Sabha seat; questions delay in poll panel.

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Adani-Hindenburg case verdict: Key takeaways

The Hindu decodes the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Adani-Hindenburg case

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

When railway’s rules gives right to pension to more than one widow of its employee, second wife can’t be denied share: HC

Karnataka High Court grants equal share of family pension to second wife of deceased employee, despite void marriage.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rejects discussion on Pune, Chandrapur Lok Sabha byelections

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker dismisses Prithviraj Chavan's demand for State's stance on conducting byelections in Pune and Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituencies.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Mumbai air improved but need to bring AQI under 50 for entire city: HC

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that Mumbai’s air quality had improved since its last directions of November 10 in a suo motu PIL on air pollution but said the Air Quality Index (AQI) data submitted by the state largely showed "moderate" levels. But these could still hamper…

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2023

Case against T.N.’s Fact Check Unit | Madras High Court adjourns hearing to January 10, 2024

Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against State's FCU to Jan 10, 2024. PIL questions govt's competence to constitute FCU & its effect on free speech. Bombay HC's verdict on similar case awaited before Madras HC takes call.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Bombay HC rejects PIL based on data gathered via social media

Bombay HC refuses to hear PIL citing information from social media; suggests petitioner withdraw plea and file more detailed one. Meanwhile, Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan sworn in as additional judge of HC.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal notifies appointment of advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan as Additional Judge of Bombay High Court. Centre initially opposed due to critical social media posts, but Supreme Court Collegium stood firm and reiterated recommendation.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023