Tag: Maharashtra Government

Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill tabled in assembly, using the myth of “urban naxals” to supress dissent?

CJP dissects the MSPS Bill and its problematic provision, its impact on the citizenry, dangers of having another draconian law in the face of existing BNS, 2023, UAPA, 1967 & PMLA, 2002

#NoToBarsuRefinery: Protestors manhandled and arrested, activist re-arrested after attaining bail

Despite the government's use of restrictive measures, protesters are still refusing to give up and are fighting to safeguard their livelihood.

M’tra Govt’s move to set up “Commission” on inter-caste, interfaith marriages strongly opposed by women’s groups, Opposition

The memoranda issued by various organisations working in the field of women’s rights have termed this decision to be an invasion of privacy

In jail in spite of bail, 1,641 inmates to be released with govt’s financial assistance: Maharashtra

The state government has taken the step to offer legal and financial help to “as many as 1,641 prisoners”, who, in spite of being granted bail, are languishing in jail for want of assistance to complete formalities

Maha govt announces Rs. 5 lakh FD and monthly assistance for Covid-orphans

The state government announced that the newly declared schemes will run alongside other central government schemes for Covid-affected children

Provide 10,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nagpur: Bombay HC to Maha Gov’t

The court has observed that the Covid situation is grave, with no adequate beds, oxygen supply, drugs, medical staff available

Union Health Minister blames states, citizens for Covid surge

Dr Harshvardhan, has lashed out at Government of Maharashtra, and blamed citizens for the rise in cases, but makes no mention of crowds at election rallies, Kumbh Mela

Bom HC: Two petitions filed seeking probe into corruption allegations against Maha gov’t 

Both petitions seeks independent probe into corruption allegations by Mumbai’s ex-top cop against the Home Minister

Maharashtra gov’t bringing back Ballot papers?

State government appears keen; Bill to this effect likely in Budget Session

Metro car shed to shift from Aarey forest to Kanjurmarg

Forest dwellers and activists rejoice as Maharashtra government decides against plundering the Aarey forest any more, cases against forest rights activists also dropped

Covid-19: Bombay HC stands by Maha government’s refusal to reopen places of worship

Cites rise in coronavirus cases as a reason, adjourns PIL for two months

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