SC Quashes COFEPOSA Detention
‘Failure in furnishing documents & delay in deciding detenu’s representation violates Art. 22(5)’: SC quashes detention order under COFEPOSA An order and judgement in a writ petition (criminal), passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Kerala, on 4th March 2024 and an order of the Joint Secretary (COFEPOSA) on 31st August 2023, […]
Crime Against Women – Bombay HC Slams Police For Non-Serious Approach
"Mr AG, your entire system needs a shaking…There is a systematic collapse. Maharashtra is supposed to be the most progressive and safest place for girls when compared to other States.” These were words of anguish and frustration of Justice Neela Gokhale of the Bombay High Court directed at the Advocate General. A visibly livid bench […]
Bombay HC Bans Plaster Of Paris Ganesh Idols
Acknowledging the need for a cleaner environment this festive season the Bombay High court bench of Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar, ordered that Sarvajanik Ganesh mandals shall not install Ganesh idols made of plaster of Paris (POP). The Bombay High Court was hearing the Interim Applications filed In the Public Interest Litigations […]