The writer is a former Indian Ambassador to France.
November 09, 2009 01:43 IST
Following suspension of 18 RTO officials allegedly involved in the fraudulent registration of 642 imported superbikes,the Bombay High Court on Thursday sought a fresh report from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
Mon, Nov 09, 2009November 07, 2009 23:52 IST
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Sat, Nov 07, 2009November 04, 2009 23:39 IST
In spite of his acquittal in February after a 16-year-long legal battle,the victim in the Hari Masjid firing case Farook Mapkar continues to be branded as an accused by the state government.
Wed, Nov 04, 2009November 01, 2009 03:21 IST
Tucked away in an innocuous little room in the bustling Lalbaug area,passers by cant miss a conspicuous group of women sitting in a circle cajoling and wheedling around Indian percussions.
Sun, Nov 01, 2009October 28, 2009 00:37 IST
After having failed to secure bail from lower court,the two accused in the Mira Road rape and incest case are now looking to move the Bombay High Court.
Wed, Oct 28, 2009September 23, 2009 23:46 IST
The state told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that none of the options for serving non vegetarian food in prisons was feasible and therefore was not acceptable to the government.
Wed, Sep 23, 2009September 22, 2009 00:01 IST
Petitioners who had recently moved the Bombay High Court alleging that they had been illegally detained by the police and their counsels have now submitted certain observations by the apex court for the consideration of the High Court.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009September 14, 2009 05:11 IST
The Bombay High Court has upheld that the state housing board has powers to issue notices to persons who fail to vacate any premises considered for redevelopment.
Mon, Sep 14, 2009September 13, 2009 05:57 IST
For two city activists,a recent visit by an American dignitary meant spending a night in jail simply because the Mumbai police felt they might pose some embarrassment to the VIP visitor.
Sun, Sep 13, 2009September 09, 2009 05:03 IST
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday orally observed that the Maharashtra Home department order to keep 93 blast convicts...
Wed, Sep 09, 2009September 08, 2009 01:35 IST
Hearing a matter pertaining to supply of contaminated food to tribal children in government-run ashram schools,the Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government...
Tue, Sep 08, 2009September 07, 2009 04:39 IST
Activists and lawyers plan to challenge the stay on a CBI probe in the 1993 Hari Masjid firing case,a ruling that followed a volte-face by the state government.
Mon, Sep 07, 2009September 02, 2009 05:15 IST
The Bombay High Court,hearing a petition filed by two persons detained recently by the police during the visit of an American dignitary...
Wed, Sep 02, 2009September 01, 2009 04:56 IST
The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the state government what was wrong if anyone wanted to demonstrate against an American dignitary.
Tue, Sep 01, 2009August 28, 2009 00:44 IST
The Bombay High Court has asked the high-power committee formed to deal with complaints of irregularities in the Slum Rehabilitation Authority projects to expedite the hearing of cases.
Fri, Aug 28, 2009August 22, 2009 02:04 IST
Dissatisfied with the pace of the CBI probe into the 1993 Hari Masjid firing case,the Bombay High Court on Friday said it would monitor the progress of investigation from now.
Sat, Aug 22, 2009August 21, 2009 01:47 IST
The unjustified use of Section 151 of CrPC to detain people in the guise of potential threat came under the scanner of Bombay High Court on Thursday.
Fri, Aug 21, 2009August 13, 2009 01:49 IST
Hearing a petition filed by by four people convicted in the 93 blasts case,the Bombay High Court on Wednesday observed that those who were convicted before the amended state government guidelines of 2008 came into effect,can avail of the benefits of 1992 guidelines for premature release.
Thu, Aug 13, 2009August 07, 2009 00:11 IST
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it would have to call in the CBI to probe the alleged fake encounter of Ramnarayan Gupta alias Lakhan Bhaiya since the police seem to be trying to suppress the case.
Fri, Aug 07, 2009August 06, 2009 23:54 IST
Two weeks ahead of the deadline for completing a probe into the 1993 Hari Masjid firing case,the CBI is looking at the possibility of seeking an extension.
Thu, Aug 06, 2009August 06, 2009 05:30 IST
Two weeks ahead of the deadline for completing a probe into the 1993 Hari Masjid firing case,the CBI is looking at the possibility of seeking an extension.
Thu, Aug 06, 2009August 06, 2009 04:59 IST
For someone who had taken the world of funk and alternate rock to new levels,Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciantes latest solo offering is a revelation into his introspective mind that has churned out his thoughts with experimental psychedelic music.
Thu, Aug 06, 2009August 05, 2009 04:24 IST
After months of investigations to trace a missing child and his absconding father,the Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Director General of Police S S Virk to file a status report on the case.
Wed, Aug 05, 2009August 02, 2009 04:53 IST
MLA Baba Siddiqui has filed an affidavit in the Bombay High Court...
Sun, Aug 02, 2009July 31, 2009 01:38 IST
A government letter recommending a 50-year jail term for a convict,Nishan Singh Jaimal Singh Sohel,had the Bombay High Court wondering on Thursday whether the number of years was correct.
Fri, Jul 31, 2009