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Bombay HC seeks state’s response on PIL seeking relief for specially-abled studentsSubscriber Only
August 12, 2020 02:05 IST
Stating that while the government has introduced online teaching for regular students, no steps were taken for special students, the PIL stated that 7 per cent of the state’s population comprised differently-abled people.
Wed, Aug 12, 2020Pulled up by HC, BMC withdraws order suspending hospital licenceSubscriber Only
August 12, 2020 01:18 IST
The court said that the civic body’s action was not as per the law and a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to a viral video related to the hospital.
Wed, Aug 12, 2020Plea in Bombay HC challenges govt decision to postpone polls for cooperative societiesSubscriber Only
August 11, 2020 03:52 IST
The writ plea, filed by Arun Yashwant Kulkarni (72), also a member of a cooperative society in Tasgaon in Sangli, challenged the June 17 order and the July 10 ordinance issued by the government.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
PNB scam: ED opposes plea of Nirav Modi’s son on confiscation of propertiesSubscriber Only
August 11, 2020 02:16 IST
Rohin Modi’s counsel submitted that the properties were purchased in 2006, much before the alleged crime was committed, in 2011, and therefore it did not form part of the proceeds of crime.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Maharashtra HC allows cast, crew above 65 on setsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 02:06 IST
Bombay High Court on Friday quashed and set aside conditions in two Government Resolutions barring elderly artistes on sets.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
State govt rejected lawyers’ request to be allowed to travel by local trains, Bombay HC toldSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 01:50 IST
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice A S Gadkari was hearing a clutch of pleas that claimed several lawyers did not own private vehicles and it became difficult for them to commute to the court.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Release on temporary bail or emergency parole not matter of entitlement: Bombay HCSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 04:36 IST
The court further clarified that since little would be known about parole conduct of prisoners not out before, or only a single time, jail authorities could impose stringent conditions on them regarding their return.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020Reverse migration on, arranging transport for migrant workers exercise in futility: State to Bombay HCSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 03:56 IST
On Wednesday, the petitioner informed the high court that over 13,000 migrant workers were stranded across Maharashtra and willing to return to their native places in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Bihar, West Bengal and other states.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020MMRDA to plant 4,444 saplings: Bombay HC nod for felling 357 mangrove trees for Metro line-4Subscriber Only
August 06, 2020 03:40 IST
The total route length of the elevated Metro line-4 is 32.32 km with a total of 32 stations, out of which 1.2-km alignment at Bhakti Park is set to pass through CRZ-II area, as per sanctioned Coastal Zone Management Phase.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Special trains to other states went empty, reverse migration of workers in Maharashtra has begun: State to Bombay HCSubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 16:53 IST
The Bombay High Court also sought details about the number of special trains and buses run, the number of migrant workers who boarded them, and the cost and losses incurred by the state government in these arrangements.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput case: Bombay HC to hear PIL seeking probe transfer to CBISubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 22:26 IST
The criminal PIL, filed by a Nagpur resident, has claimed that the Mumbai Police’s investigation into the actor’s death is ‘shoddy’.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Great grandson of Frontier Gandhi moves Bombay HC, seeks appointment as aunt’s guardian in IndiaSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 19:36 IST
The court on Monday observed that though health reports sufficed to prove that Zarin was in need of guardianship, it could not decide on it until the Union government cleared its stand on the issue.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Bhendi Bazaar: Bombay HC dismisses plea against permissions granted to Trust to carry out cluster development workSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 03:22 IST
The court noted that the petitioner is one of the occupants of the 342 sq ft premise located on the ground floor of a dangerous and dilapidated building at Sharafally Mamooji Chawl on Gujar Street.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020Bombay HC grants bail to man convicted of raping specially-abled girl: ‘Trial courts need to record signs and gestures’Subscriber Only
August 04, 2020 03:17 IST
On July 30, Justice V K Jadhav was hearing a criminal appeal by a person, who had challenged the Nanded sessions court order of last October, convicting him for gangraping a victim with hearing and speech impairment, and sentencing him to 10 years in jail.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020Persons deprived of medical, essential services can directly approach court, seek action: Bombay HCSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 01:43 IST
On July 3, expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of coordination between authorities and concern over the "alarming situation" in the districts, the High Court had warned that it may visit Covid-19 quarantine facilities and hospitals to see whether discipline was being maintained.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020DNA report not proving paternity no ground for bail for accused in gangrape of minor, says Bombay HCSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 01:23 IST
According to the chargesheet, the girl, introduced to the applicant during her class XII board examinations, was raped by the three men who had offering her some drink and food that had made her feel dizzy and sleepy.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
SC declines challenge to Bombay HC order, no relief to Mithibai College students barred from sitting for examSubscriber Only
August 01, 2020 15:50 IST
A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari, and Sanjiv Khanna of the top Court on Friday dismissed two pleas filed by students and said, “We are not inclined to interfere in these special leave petitions (SLPs). Dismissed accordingly.”
Sat, Aug 01, 2020Access to justice a fundamental right, lawyers form integral part of system: Bombay HC to govtSubscriber Only
August 01, 2020 03:33 IST
The state government last week had informed the high court that it could not allow lawyers to travel by suburban local trains as it had restricted both the number of trains and passengers as a part of the measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020Over 1.6 crore sanitary napkins sold at subsidised rates through SHGs under Asmita Yojana: State to Bombay HCSubscriber Only
August 01, 2020 01:34 IST
Under the scheme, the state government submitted, girl students from Zilla Parishad schools aged between 11 and 19 years can purchase a pack of eight sanitary napkins for Rs 5, while women from rural areas could purchase the same Rs 24.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020HC orders BMC to provide video conference facilities for RTI appeal hearingsSubscriber Only
August 01, 2020 01:25 IST
After perusing the reply, the court on Friday observed, “Although the respondent is willing to hear the petitioner through video conferencing, there is no statement as to how the BMC proposes to extend opportunity of hearing to other persons.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020Bombay HC: Man ordered to pay Rs 10,000 to police welfare fund for obstructing public servant on Covid dutySubscriber Only
July 31, 2020 01:30 IST
The court, while granting anticipatory bail to the accused, said in the event of arrest, the applicant will be released on furnishing personal bond of Rs 25, 000 along with sureties.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020Bombay HC puts interim stay on GR empowering ZP CEOs to appoint gram panchayat administratorsSubscriber Only
July 30, 2020 03:49 IST
The July 13 GR, issued by Additional Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar, stated that from the point of view of administrative convenience, ZP CEOs will be entrusted with appointing a "suitable person" in consultation with each district's guardian minister.
Thu, Jul 30, 2020Decision to not allow cast, crew aged above 65 at shooting sites not permanent: State to HCSubscriber Only
July 29, 2020 23:44 IST
Justice Kathawalla asked the state government to clarify if the restrictions were mandatory and if it would attract consequences in the form of legal action if an artist aged above 65 is found to be in violation of the same.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020Bombay HC asks state about mechanism adopted to ensure pvt hospitals don’t overcharge for PPE kitsSubscriber Only
July 29, 2020 04:04 IST
The bench asked the state government if it was monitoring such private hospitals and nursing homes and sought to know if there was any regulatory mechanism adopted.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Risk of ostracisation in disclosing names of Covid-19 patients: Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 13:44 IST
The HC had earlier enquired why the petitioner wanted to know the names of persons and how far one could go in revealing the identity of Covid-19 positive persons since the issue of privacy was involved.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
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