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Will not process delimitation for BMC for time being, says Maharashtra govt to HC

MUMBAI: Maharashtra government on Wednesday through special counsel Vikram Nankani made a statement before the Bombay high court that till the next date of hearing it would not proceed with process of delimitation in relation to BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC).

The Times of India · Nov 30, 2022

Bombay HC seeks state reply on compliance of its 2004 ruling on 'Bandhs'

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Thursday sought an affidavit from the state on compliance of a 2004 order which required police to issue a notice on a political party calling for a bandh.

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2022

Looking at chargesheet, minor was capable of understanding consequences, says Bombay HC; grants bail to 22-year-old in Pocso case

MUMBAI: Observing that prima facie, a 15-year-old minor was capable of understanding the consequences of her act, Bombay high court granted bail to a 22-year-old man, arrested last year under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) for allegedly raping her.

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2022

MS Dhoni moves Madras HC seeking criminal contempt proceedings against IPS officer Sampath Kumar

Former Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed before the Madras High Court, a criminal contempt of court plea against Indian Police Service (IPS) officer G Sampath Kumar for allegedly making remarks against the Supreme Court on the issue relating to the Indian Premier League (IPL) betting case. Read more…

Dynamite News · Nov 5, 2022

Government says Subramanian Swamy security ensured, Delhi HC disposes of his plea

NEW DELHI: After the central government on Thursday informed the Delhi high court that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure security and safety of former BJP MP, Subramanian Swamy, a Z category protectee, the HC disposed of Swamy's plea.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2022

HC judge unable to pass order on Salman Khan's plea in defamation case against neighbour due to 'lack of time'

A judge of the Bombay High Court on Thursday said it would not be possible to pronounce order on an appeal filed by actor Salman Khan in a defamation case against his neighbour due to the paucity of time. Khan's plea will now be heard afresh by another judge.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2022

Supreme Court nixes plea challenging DY Chandrachud appointment as CJI

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Justice DY Chandrachud as the next Chief Justice of India and to restrain him from taking oath of office on November 9 and termed it “completely misconceived”.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2022

Courts are secular, stay away from temple event: Kerala HC to judicial officers

KOCHI: Courts cannot be seen engaging in activities promoting a particular religion because they are secular democratic institutions under the Constitution, the Kerala high court said Tuesday while discouraging judicial officers’ participation at a Guruvayur temple event in Thrissur district.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2022

Goa: HC pulls up authorities for letting off violators engaged in LED fishing with paltry fine

PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa has pulled up state authorities for letting off violators engaged in LED fishing with a “paltry” fine of Rs 5000 each and without any seizure of equipment.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2022

Godrej & Boyce creating 'unnecessary hurdles' in land acquisition for Bullet Train project: Maharashtra govt to HC

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Tuesday said there is no urgency to pass interim orders in a petition filed by Godrej Boyce Manufacturing CO Ltd, Mumbai’s largest private landlords, challenging the Rs 264 crore compensation award for acquisition of its land at Vikhroli for the Bullet train project after state…

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2022