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Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+4Times of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressndtv8d ago7 sources

Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape

High-profile Indian journalist and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a colleague in 2013. The Bombay High Court upheld his conviction, with the survivor's mother expressing relief at the outcome.

Bombay HC Questions State's Claims on Melghat Water Supply
Worldindian-express1mo ago

Bombay HC Questions State's Claims on Melghat Water Supply

The Bombay High Court has questioned the state's claims regarding water supply in Melghat, stating that court orders only burden records and demanding to see results. This comes amid ongoing concerns about the region's water situation.

Bombay High Court Rules Shared Auto Not a 'Workplace' Under POSH Act
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Bombay High Court Rules Shared Auto Not a 'Workplace' Under POSH Act

The Bombay High Court has nullified an internal committee's findings on a sexual harassment complaint, ruling that a shared autorickshaw not provided by the employer does not constitute a 'workplace' under the POSH Act. The court clarified the definition of a workplace in this context.

Bombay Bar Association Condemns Threats to Former Judge's Family
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago2 sources

Bombay Bar Association Condemns Threats to Former Judge's Family

The Bombay Bar Association has condemned threats and violence against the family of former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel in the UK. The threats are reportedly linked to a 2024 judgment concerning the Dawoodi Bohra community, prompting calls for intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Bombay High Court Criticizes 'Bulldozer Culture' in Maharashtra
PoliticsTimes of India2mo ago

Bombay High Court Criticizes 'Bulldozer Culture' in Maharashtra

The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench strongly criticized the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for arbitrarily demolishing properties. The court warned against the adoption of a "bulldozer culture" in Maharashtra, emphasizing the violation of Supreme Court principles.

Bombay HC Upholds Acquittal in Sohrabuddin Encounter Case
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express3mo ago2 sources

Bombay HC Upholds Acquittal in Sohrabuddin Encounter Case

The Bombay High Court has upheld the 2018 acquittal of 22 individuals accused in the landmark Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case. This decision reaffirms the lower court's ruling regarding the high-profile incident.

Bombay HC Issues Contempt Notice to SSC Director
Businessindian-express3mo ago

Bombay HC Issues Contempt Notice to SSC Director

The Bombay High Court has issued a contempt notice to the Director of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), noting that "even officers in services of the nation have displayed audacity to disobey orders."

Bombay High Court Blames Mumbai Flooding on Human Actions
Worldhindustan-timesindian-expressndtv1mo ago3 sources

Bombay High Court Blames Mumbai Flooding on Human Actions

The Bombay High Court has stated that Mumbai's flooding is 'our own creation,' attributing it to human actions such as blocking drains and land grabbing, rather than solely blaming the BMC. The court emphasized that footpaths have been turned into food stalls, exacerbating the issue.

Bombay High Court Criticizes Water Access Issues
Worldindian-express1mo ago

Bombay High Court Criticizes Water Access Issues

The Bombay High Court expressed strong disapproval, stating that people should not have to seek court intervention for water access 75 years after independence, urging authorities to avoid excuses.

Indian Court Allows Preity Zinta to Pursue Deepfake Case
Politicsexpress-tribune1mo ago

Indian Court Allows Preity Zinta to Pursue Deepfake Case

The Bombay High Court has granted permission for Indian actor Preity Zinta to pursue a deepfake case against Google and Meta, adding to a growing number of legal challenges by Indian actors seeking protection against AI misuse of their identities.

Indian High Court Seeks NIA Reply on Murder Accused's Plea
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago2 sources

Indian High Court Seeks NIA Reply on Murder Accused's Plea

The Bombay High Court has requested a reply from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding a plea from an accused in the Umesh Kolhe murder case to drop charges. Separately, the court also sought NIA's response to Varavara Rao's plea for permanent residency in Hyderabad in the Elgaar Parishad case.

Bombay High Court Quashes Retrospective Spectrum Charges for Telecoms
Businesshindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago2 sources

Bombay High Court Quashes Retrospective Spectrum Charges for Telecoms

The Bombay High Court has quashed the Union Cabinet's decisions imposing retrospective one-time spectrum charges on telecom operators Airtel and Vodafone Idea. This ruling could provide significant financial relief, estimated at ₹24,000 crore, to the companies.

Bombay High Court Questions Director's Apology
Politicsindian-express3mo ago

Bombay High Court Questions Director's Apology

The Bombay High Court posed a "million-dollar question" to the Staff Selection Commission director, asking why there was initial disobedience only to apologize later, during a hearing where the director offered an apology.

Bombay HC Orders Takedown of Deepfake Posts Targeting Nitin Gadkari
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv9d ago4 sources

Bombay HC Orders Takedown of Deepfake Posts Targeting Nitin Gadkari

The Bombay High Court has ordered Meta and Google to remove 'vile' and 'obscene' deepfake posts targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding the E20 fuel policy. The court questioned the lack of a system to remove such defamatory content.

Bombay High Court Condemns Manual Scavenging
Worldndtv1mo ago

Bombay High Court Condemns Manual Scavenging

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has called manual scavenging a 'serious blot on civilised society' and held the state responsible for ensuring ₹30 lakh compensation to victims' families.

Bombay High Court Questions Externment for Anti-Government Slogans
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express1mo ago3 sources

Bombay High Court Questions Externment for Anti-Government Slogans

The Bombay High Court questioned the legality of externment orders issued for citizens protesting and raising anti-government slogans. The court stated that citizens cannot be made 'slaves of the government' by being externed over protests.