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Tipu Sultan birth anniversary rally gets green light from Bombay High Court
Bombay HC questions Maharashtra govt over rally denial, asking, 'Is there a ban on celebrating Tipu Sultan’s birth anniversary?' The bench said that "there is no reason why they cannot be allowed to take out the rally. Law and order cannot be a ground to deny permission,” stating there is no valid reason to deny permission for the event
Bombay HC issues summons to Shiv Sena’s Ravindra Waikar on the petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Amol Kirtikar challenging the former’s victory from...
Amol Kirtikar, who lost to Waikar by a narrow margin of 48 votes, has alleged several violations of RPA, election rules, and Election Handbook guidelines by the RO as well as discrepancies in 333 Tendered votes
PIL challenging compulsory use of smart prepaid electricity meters remains pending in HC as Maha govt temporarily puts off decision to mandate pre-paid meters
The petition highlighted the arbitrary way in which the scheme was brought in, the hardships that people will face and taking away the right of the consumer to choose
“Hamare Baraah”, allowed release after stigma-filled scenes against Muslims & Islam are cut, fine of Rs 5 lakhs imposed: Bombay HC
The controversial film trailer, now with slur-filled scenes removed, attracted a fine. Both the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court had restrained and suspended the film’s release. Originally set to release on June 7, then on June 14, the film will now release on June 21.
Students challenge Hijab ban, college defends secular dress code – Bombay HC to rule on June 26th
Court to decide between freedom of religion and “secularism”
Nine Muslim students petition Bombay HC, college’s ban on hijab violates fundamental rights
Landmark case to determine the future of religious freedom and inclusivity in Indian education.
Bombay HC orders removal of derogatory posts “baselessly” attacking Malabar Gold, calls Kajal Shingala’s call to boycott the brand “prima facie defamatory”
The petition for interim relief was raised when Malabar Gold Limited’s CSR initiative of supporting education of girls was given a communal turn and Kajal Shingala had selectively targeted the company for providing scholarship to Muslim girl
FIRs for hate speech registered against BJP MLAs Nitesh Rane and Geeta Jain: Maharashtra Police to Bombay High Court
Citizens of Mira Road-Bhayander, Citizens for Justice and Peace have been filing consistent complaints before the police on these speeches since January 2024 but it is only after other citizens moved the Bombay High Court that the police moved to register FIRs in these cases
As courts grant permission for Ram Navami processions, they strictly caution administration to ensure no arms displayed, no DJs, no untoward incidents take place
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As Calcutta and Bombay HCs grants permission for Ram Navami rallies, it balances the issue of freedom of expression and public safety; Bombay HC notes that action should be taken against speakers in case of breach of the law and order
GN Saibaba wheeled out of Nagpur Central Jail on March 7 two days after the Bombay HC resoundingly acquitted him & 5 others in...
Despite all efforts of the Maharashtra government to seek a stay on the acquittal which was refused by the High Court (HC), professor Saibaba was released on March 7. The decade long incarceration of a disabled professor and his colleagues was marked with particular insensitivity by the Maharashtra jail authorities who denied him basic essentials; he had to even go on a hunger strike to push for the removal of CCTV cameras from the toilet and bathing area and demanding reading/writing materials.
Bail not Jail: SC tells Bombay HC to decide bail applications on priority, cites violations of personal Liberty, violation of Article 21
The Supreme Court has requested the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court to convey its request to all the Judges of the Bombay High Court to exercise the criminal jurisdiction to decide the matter pertaining to bail/anticipatory bail on priority