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Bombay HC defers verdict on challenge to IT Rules until Jan 15

The Bombay High Court has deferred its verdict in petitions challenging the IT amendment rules, which allowed the government to identify “fake news” about itself on social media, until January 15, LiveLaw reported.

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When railway’s rules gives right to pension to more than one widow of its employee, second wife can’t be denied share: HC

Karnataka High Court grants equal share of family pension to second wife of deceased employee, despite void marriage.

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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rejects discussion on Pune, Chandrapur Lok Sabha byelections

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker dismisses Prithviraj Chavan's demand for State's stance on conducting byelections in Pune and Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Case against T.N.’s Fact Check Unit | Madras High Court adjourns hearing to January 10, 2024

Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against State's FCU to Jan 10, 2024. PIL questions govt's competence to constitute FCU & its effect on free speech. Bombay HC's verdict on similar case awaited before Madras HC takes call.

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Bombay HC rejects PIL based on data gathered via social media

Bombay HC refuses to hear PIL citing information from social media; suggests petitioner withdraw plea and file more detailed one. Meanwhile, Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan sworn in as additional judge of HC.

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Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal notifies appointment of advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan as Additional Judge of Bombay High Court. Centre initially opposed due to critical social media posts, but Supreme Court Collegium stood firm and reiterated recommendation.

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A fact check unit that is unconstitutional

A state-run fact check unit, such as the one proposed by Tamil Nadu will only cause more harm to society

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Case against Fact Check Unit | Madras High Court decides to await Bombay High Court verdict

Madras HC awaits Bombay HC verdict on Centre's FCU before deciding on TN's FCU. Madras HC concerned TN's FCU could be used to terrorise people & impose censorship. TN govt said only 8 posts filled, but petitioner argued 80 posts created. Hearing on Dec 6. #FactCheck #FreeSpeech #Censorship

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Bombay High Court quashes FIR against Raj Thackeray over model code violation ahead of 2010 civic polls

The Bombay High Court on November 10 quashed an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings initiated against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly violating the model code of conduct ahead of the civic polls in 2010.

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Sushant Singh Rajput death: Aaditya Thackeray moves HC, seeks to be heard in PIL for CBI probe

The PIL sought a direction to the CBI to probe Mr. Thackeray, a former Maharashtra Minister, and for a comprehensive report to be submitted.

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The Bombay High Court’s concerns regarding the Centre’s Fact-Check Unit | Explained

We examine the concerns raised by the Bombay High Court against the government’s fact-checking unit while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023

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Pending trial, accused cannot be incarcerated for indefinite period as it violates fundamental rights: Bombay High Court

A person cannot be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time pending trial as it is violative of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, the Bombay High Court said while granting bail to a man, accused in a double murder case.

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Regulating media briefings by the police | Explained

With the Union Ministry of Home Affairs being ordered to prepare revised guidelines on media briefings by police personnel, we look at what the existing guidelines are and their shortcomings

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‘No guidelines, gives unfettered power’: Bombay HC questions govt over need for IT Rules amendments

The new IT Rules gives the government “unfettered power” in absence of any “guidelines and guardrails”, the Bombay High Court observed on Tuesday, while hearing petitions challenging the amendments, NDTV reported.

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Gender equality key to combating domestic violence, says Bombay HC Chief Justice

Bombay High Court Chief Justice Upadhyaya said gender equality needed to combat domestic violence; two important legislations exist; discrimination starts from mother's womb; patriarchy has roots in culture; gender stereotypes need to be eliminated; change mindsets. Retired Justice Bhatkar: domestic violence global phenomena; "beta padhao aur beti bachao" instead of…

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Bombay HC rejects Mehul Choksi’s pleas challenging proceedings to declare him fugitive economic offender

The Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected all the pleas filed by fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi challenging the applications by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to declare him a fugitive economic offender (FEO) in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam. The directorate has filed three chargesheets against Mr. Choksi and…

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Bhima Koregaon case | Bombay HC grants bail to Mahesh Raut but stays it for a week

The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to Mahesh Raut an accused in the Bhima Koregaon caste violence case but stayed it for one week on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) request.

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Pro-Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast after CM Shinde meets him in Jalna

Mr. Shinde observed that while the erstwhile Devendra Fadnavis-led had passed a law on the Maratha quota and the same had been confirmed by the Bombay High Court, the Supreme Court had unfortunately scrapped it.

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Bullet train | HC asks Maharashtra to decide on company’s plea for enhanced compensation in one month

Bombay HC directs Maha Govt to decide on Godrej & Boyce's application seeking enhancement of compensation for land acquisition for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Company seeks ₹993 cr, initially awarded ₹572 cr, reduced to ₹264 cr. HC directs authorities to decide within 30 days.

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A progressive UCC must protect the child’s best interests

A progressive UCC should not insist on the matrimonial bond between parents

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New tender process for Dharavi slum redevelopment transparent; no undue favour to Adani Group: Maharashtra government to Bombay High Court

The new tender issued in 2022 for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai was transparent and no undue favour was shown to the highest bidder Adani Group, the Maharashtra government has submitted to the Bombay High Court.

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Data | Indian judicial data hides more than it reveals in bail cases

Bail appeals in India's High Courts surged post 2020, with 4-4.3 lakh filed each year. Pending appeals also rose from 50,000 to 1.25-1.3 lakh. Reasons could include the increase in COVID-19-related cases, but data is missing for 77% of cases. Median days taken for disposal of regular bail cases ranged…

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Should the age of consent be revised in India?

While hearing an appeal by a man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for maintaining a consensual relationship with a minor girl, the Bombay High Court said that it is high time India considered reducing the age of consent for sex

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Will Goa’s proposed tiger sanctuary affect Karnataka’s Mahadayi plans?

A decision by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to direct the Goa government to set up a tiger sanctuary in the Western Ghats region has evoked mixed reactions and set off a debate on its implications for Karnataka’s Mahadayi project. Some environmentalists believe that the judgement, if…

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Gujarat High Court’s ASG given additional charge of Bombay HC

Devang Vyas has been given the additional charge of ASG of the Bombay High Court. Anil Singh's nine-year tenure ended and the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the assignment of the charge to Vyas.

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