News for 'Bombay High Court'

BCCI says police security charges for IPL very high

BCCI says police security charges for IPL very high

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Terming the charges levied by police for security during IPL matches played at D Y Patil Stadium in neighbouring Navi Mumbai in 2010 as "excessively high", the country's premier cricket body BCCI has urged the Home Secretary of Maharashtra to fix reasonable rates, comparable to those charged by other states.

Drugs-on-cruise case: WhatsApp chats not proof enough, says court

Drugs-on-cruise case: WhatsApp chats not proof enough, says court

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The court in its detailed order also raised questions on the veracity of the NCB's panchnama records.

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Indira Gandhi was a very weak person,' Kangana claimed. 'She had many crutches around and was constantly seeking validation.'

Bombay HC defers Khairlanji verdict by a month

Bombay HC defers Khairlanji verdict by a month

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The much awaited verdict on the 2006 Khairlanji Dalit massacre case was deferred by a month by the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Tuesday, as one of Judges was pre-occupied with an assignment.

Freedom of speech can't go beyond limits of...: HC

Freedom of speech can't go beyond limits of...: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

If freedom of speech is allowed beyond limits, it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay HC has said.

Day after court case, Sonu Sood meets Pawar

Day after court case, Sonu Sood meets Pawar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The BMC last week filed a complaint at Juhu police station, seeking an FIR to be lodged against Sood for allegedly converting a residential building into a hotel without permission.

People can't be jailed indefinitely pending trial: HC

People can't be jailed indefinitely pending trial: HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

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.

MSCB case: Ajit Pawar's associates get assets at throwaway prices, says court

MSCB case: Ajit Pawar's associates get assets at throwaway prices, says court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The case pertains to an alleged scam in the Sahakari Sakhar Kharkhana (co-operative sugar factories) and Sahakari Soot Girnis.

Bombay HC refuses to quash FIR over objectionable WhatsApp message

Bombay HC refuses to quash FIR over objectionable WhatsApp message

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has refused to quash a case registered against a 58-year-old man for allegedly posting an offensive message on a WhatsApp group, noting that "prima facie the post was objectionable".

Court issues warrants against Ansari, Sabahuddin

Court issues warrants against Ansari, Sabahuddin

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

A sessions court in Mumbai has issued warrants against Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed asking the Uttar Pradesh police to produce the duo on September 23, as the Bombay high court has admitted state's appeal against their acquittal in the 26/11 terror attack case.

Raj Thackeray to surrender at Kalyan court

Raj Thackeray to surrender at Kalyan court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

After presenting himself before the court, Thackeray would move an application saying he was surrendering, his lawyer Sayaji Nangre told PTI. After the court grants him custody, Thackeray would immediately move for bail.

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday upheld the tender awarded to an Adani Group firm by the Maharashtra government for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai, ruling there was no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity' in the decision.

Bombay HC reduces death sentence in Shakti Mills gang rape to life in jail

Bombay HC reduces death sentence in Shakti Mills gang rape to life in jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday commuted to life imprisonment the death penalty awarded to three convicts in the 2013 gangrape case of a 22-year-old photojournalist inside the defunct Shakti Mills compound in central Mumbai, saying that they 'deserve imprisonment for life to repent the offence committed by them'.

Akasa Air seeks clarity on pilots' mandatory notice period

Akasa Air seeks clarity on pilots' mandatory notice period

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Facing headwinds due to pilot exits, Akasa Air on Friday said it had approached the Delhi high court seeking interpretation and clarification with respect to mandatory notice period requirements for pilots and that the move was not against the DGCA or the civil aviation ministry. Akasa Air, which started flying in August last year, has initiated legal action against a "small set of pilots" who left the carrier without serving their notice periods that led to cancellation of many flights. In a statement, the airline said it sought relief from the Delhi high court to stop the unethical and illegal practice by this set of pilots.

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday restrained political parties and individuals from proceeding with the Maharashtra bandh scheduled for August 24 or on any future date.

Sadhvi gets Bombay HC nod to travel in AC coach

Sadhvi gets Bombay HC nod to travel in AC coach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Bombay high court on Thursday permitted Sadhvi Pragya Singh, accused in the Malegaon 2008 blast case, to travel by an air-conditioned compartment to attend proceedings in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh in connection with the Sunil Joshi murder case trial.

Lender has claim over LIC policy: Bombay HC

Lender has claim over LIC policy: Bombay HC

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The Bombay high court has ruled that LIC has to honour claims made by lenders, that is banks, non-banking finance companies and financial institutions, if an LIC policyholder defaults in repaying the loan to the lender.

Anil Deshmukh gets bail in graft case, to stay in jail for now

Anil Deshmukh gets bail in graft case, to stay in jail for now

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Deshmukh, however, won't walk out of jail as the high court has kept the order in abeyance for ten days after the CBI sought time to challenge it in the Supreme Court.

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy which issued notices to the NIA and the state seeking their responses.

Bomb hoax in Mumbai courts

Bomb hoax in Mumbai courts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Security was tightened particularly in the high court and Mazgaon court, where the Best Bakery trial is on, the sources said.\n

Bombay HC to hear RIL plea on July 5

Bombay HC to hear RIL plea on July 5

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

RIL filed an appeal on Monday before a division bench headed by Chief Justice Swantra Kumar seeking a stay on an interim order by a single bench restraining it from selling gas to companies other than RNRL and NTPC.

ED questions Anil Ambani in fresh FEMA case

ED questions Anil Ambani in fresh FEMA case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Reliance ADA Group chairman Anil Ambani on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai and recorded his statement in connection with an investigation linked to the alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said. Ambani, 64, deposed at the office of the federal agency in south Mumbai. Ambani's statement was recorded as part of a fresh case filed under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the sources said without elaborating.

Pansare murder accused Samir Gaikwad seeks bail from Bombay HC

Pansare murder accused Samir Gaikwad seeks bail from Bombay HC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Gaikwad's bail application came up before Justice C V Bhadang who adjourned the matter to July 11 with the mutual consent of the accused and the prosecution.

NDPS court allow Rhea Chakraborty to attend IIFA awards

NDPS court allow Rhea Chakraborty to attend IIFA awards

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

A special NDPS court in Mumbai on Wednesday permitted actor Rhea Chakraborty, an accused in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, to travel to Abu Dhabi for four days to attend the IIFA awards show.

SC judge Justice Ravindra Bhat recuses from hearing activist Navlakha's plea

SC judge Justice Ravindra Bhat recuses from hearing activist Navlakha's plea

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

As the hearing started, Justice Bhat, who was on the bench with Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, expressed his inability to be part of the hearing but did not elaborate on the reason.

Aryan to spend one more night behind bars as papers 'delayed'

Aryan to spend one more night behind bars as papers 'delayed'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

"We won't give special treatment for anyone. The law is the same for all. The deadline for receiving the bail papers was 5.30 pm. That has passed. He won't be released today," a senior jail official said.

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The CBI recently filed an FIR against Wankhede for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing the SRK's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case.

Tata Sons moves Supreme Court against tax demand

Tata Sons moves Supreme Court against tax demand

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Tata Sons has moved the Supreme Court against an estimated Rs 300-crore (Rs 3-billion) sales tax demand from the Maharashtra state government.

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

In its order, the court cast serious doubts on the bonafides of the complainant - Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of the company.

Malegaon blasts: SC asks HC to decide Purohit's plea expeditiously

Malegaon blasts: SC asks HC to decide Purohit's plea expeditiously

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Justice Vikram Nath noted that as of now 246 witnesses have been examined.

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended to the Centre the names of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the chief justice of the Telangana high court, and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti, his counterpart in Kerala, for elevation as judges of the apex court.

Obscene material is...: HC orders Customs to release Souza, Padamsee works

Obscene material is...: HC orders Customs to release Souza, Padamsee works

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The court referred to a judgment passed by the Supreme Court 60 years ago wherein it was declared that in India, the angels and saints of Michelangelo do not need to be made to wear breeches before they can be viewed.

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