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PIL challenging order on annual transfer of public servants dismissed, petitioner donates Rs 50,000 to Covid-19 centreSubscriber Only
July 26, 2020 00:37 IST
A division bench of Justice S V Gangapurwala and Justice R G Avachat, on July 20, heard a PIL filed by social worker Sandip Mohan Waisal, through lawyer G R Godbole, challenging the legality of the July 7 GR and seeking for it to be quashed and set aside.
Sun, Jul 26, 2020
Why blame only beggars, other civil society members also don’t follow safety norms: Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 25, 2020 02:14 IST
The court directed the state government to file a reply in compliance with a 2019 order —issued by a different bench — seeking an affidavit on the action taken to rescue minor children and women who are found begging on the streets.
Sat, Jul 25, 2020Not allowing artists above 65 years at shooting sites discriminatory: Bombay HC to govtSubscriber Only
July 25, 2020 02:09 IST
A division bench of Justice S J Kathawalla and Justice R I Chagla was hearing a writ plea filed by actor Pramod Pandey (70) seeking to quash and set aside conditions imposed by the government on May 31
Sat, Jul 25, 2020Bombay HC: Release on temporary bail, parole charity & grace extended by top courtSubscriber Only
July 25, 2020 01:39 IST
The bench said, It is not a right, this is grace and charity extended by the Supreme Court... It is unfortunate that our correctional homes have limited capacity.
Sat, Jul 25, 2020
Don’t waste time in taking action for violations in disposal of Covid-19 biomedical waste: Bombay HC to MPCBSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 17:22 IST
The court directed the MPCB to ‘not waste any time in taking action against the stakeholder concerned in case of violation in disposal of biomedical waste from Covid-19 facilities.
Sat, Jul 25, 2020Identified 4 cops who ‘assaulted’ labourer, proposed departmental inquiry: Police to Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 01:57 IST
The police's response came after the HC, expressing displeasure over the delay in probe into Devendra's case, on Thursday directed the police to produce the progress report of the investigation and disclose its decision regarding conducting an inquiry against the officers.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Appointing gram panchayat administrators: Pick govt officials, if not, give reason why, Bombay HC tells stateSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 23:08 IST
A group of petitions challenged the ordinance dated June 25, which amended Section 151 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act by allowing appointment of administrators in case the SEC could not hold elections due to a natural calamity.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Spurious soybean seeds: SC stays Bombay HC order seeking criminal action against manufacturers, suppliersSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 03:30 IST
The SLP filed through manufacturer Phi Seeds Private Limited and others sought from the Supreme Court a stay on the operation of the June 26 and July 7 orders passed by the HC.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020Explain how physically fit person above 65 can live with dignity if not allowed to earn livelihood by going out: HC to Maharashtra govtSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 03:15 IST
A division bench was hearing a writ plea by an actor seeking to quash and set aside conditions imposed in government guidelines of May 31 which prescribed that any cast or crew members above 65 years would not be allowed at the shooting site.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020Reservation of mangrove land changed, no longer a no development zone: State govt to Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 03:10 IST
The state said that the April 2018 modification made the land “developable” and therefore, a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking restoration of the green zone by replanting mangroves was not maintainable.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020Spurious Soybean seeds: SC stays operation of HC order that directed criminal action against manufacturers & suppliersSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 12:29 IST
The state agriculture department had received more than 50,000 complaints from farmers, whose soybean seeds have reportedly failed to germinate. The department has filed FIRs against at least 23 seed companies, who are in the process of replacing the seeds for farmers.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Covid-19 impact: AICTE asks Bombay High Court not to cancel final year examsSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 11:43 IST
On July 6, the UGC issued revised guidelines and decided not to recommend cancellation of the final semester (or final year) examination for graduating batches and has advised institutions to conduct these exams by the end of September
Tue, Jul 21, 2020HC refuses relief to institute seeking waiver of Rs 42 lakh penalty for admitting 150 students without approvalsSubscriber Only
July 20, 2020 02:04 IST
The institute, established in 1993, had initially charged a fee of Rs 21,000 each from the students and admitted them without AICTE approval. Following this, as per rules, the college had to pay 200 per cent of the tuition fee recovered from the students as penalty to the DTE
Mon, Jul 20, 2020Inform victims about acquittal of accused, Bombay High Court directs trial courtsSubscriber Only
July 19, 2020 16:18 IST
The Bombay HC bench directed the district magistrate to ensure that a copy of the judgment was given to the victim whenever criminal trials result in acquittals to enable the victims to exercise their right to appeal.
Sun, Jul 19, 2020Reinstate bus drivers diagnosed with color blindness and pay them back wages: HC to MSRTCSubscriber Only
July 18, 2020 00:01 IST
The Court said that if the employer refuses to give alternate jobs, it would be against their fundamental rights and directed the MSRTC to reinstate petitioner drivers
Sat, Jul 18, 2020
Can’t allow students to appear physically for exams due to Covid situation: Maharashtra govt to HCSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 17:26 IST
The state government told the high court that permitting universities to hold exams is inherently dangerous for public and students' safety in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020‘Glow and Handsome’ row: HC dismisses Emami’s appealSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 12:08 IST
Emami Limited had challenged an order that restrained it from initiating any legal proceedings against Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), which rebranded its skin-lightening cream ‘Fair & Lovely’ to ‘Glow and Lovely’ and named its skin cream for men ‘Glow and Handsome,’ without prior notice of seven days.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020RBI circulars granting moratorium on loan instalment payment not applicable to mutual funds, debentures: Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 14:23 IST
A moratorium period is a time during the loan term when the borrower is not required to make any repayment.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020MPCB to Bombay HC: 30 treatment facilities to dispose biomedical waste from Covid unitsSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 01:56 IST
Shankar Waghmare, MPCB's regional officer in Kalyan, in his affidavit submitted that a site visit of the dumping ground was conducted in the presence of KDMC officials on July 1 and no biomedical waste was found
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
No immediate relief for migrant workers still stranded in Maharashtra, HC awaits SC decisionSubscriber Only
July 15, 2020 08:59 IST
Maintaining that it had got in touch with several migrant workers, CITU submitted that nearly 56,000 workers are still stranded in Maharashtra and want to return to their homes in different states.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020HC refuses to intervene in pleas against exorbitant electricity bills in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 18:11 IST
Besides, the court asked electricity provider companies including Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to act on complaints of the petitioners at the earliest and dispose of the PILs.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Interim relief to Maharashtra schools to hold online sessions for Class 1 and 2 studentsSubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 12:25 IST
No coercive action against schools conducting online classes for students up to class 2, no adverse action against students unable to attend online classes until further orders : HC directs state and schools
Tue, Jul 14, 2020Persons whose departure detrimental to nation’s economic interest ought to be stopped: Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 14, 2020 02:06 IST
The court dismissed the interim plea seeking a stay on a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against Suman Gupta before she was to fly to Dubai from Mumbai airport in February.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Farmers cannot sow seeds resulting in barren lands without timely disbursal of crop loan, observes Bombay HCSubscriber Only
July 11, 2020 14:31 IST
Bombay HC directed Aurangabad District Central Cooperative Bank to disburse fresh crop-loans to farmers to enable sowing in ongoing Kharif season without insisting on past recovery of interest.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020Bombay HC seeks Centre, state response on PIL seeking spl mechanism to declare names of Covid patientsSubscriber Only
July 11, 2020 00:21 IST
The PIL stated disclosure of Covid-19 patients’ names was necessary in the larger public interest as a patient may not be able to provide complete information of those who had come in contact with them.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020
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