Classrooms Empty But Coffers Full : HC Crackdown On Shocking College Scam
An alarming report in a leading newspaper has propelled the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court to launch suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) proceedings recently. The media report stated, “No Students in 300 Maha Colleges, but staff pocket crores in salaries.” The report that was brought to the court's attention by a member […]
‘Heartfelt But Illegal’ : HC Blocks Indian Couple From Adopting Nephew, A U.S Citizen
There is no provision within the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, or the Adoption Regulations of 2022, that allows for the adoption of a foreign national child by Indian relatives unless the child either requires care and protection or is in conflict with the law determined the Bombay High Court in […]
Team ‘Ajey’ Cries Foul; Lands In Court : HC Raps CBFC for Sitting On Certification
'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi', is yet another film caught in the crossfire of the Censor board, producers and petitions. The production house ‘Samrat Cinematics India Pvt. Ltd , makers of the movie have filed a petition in the Bombay High Court against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) alleging undue delay […]
Heritage Taj’s New Neighbour; The Jetty: HC Picks Utility Over Fine Dining
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court, presided over by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V. Marne, dismissed petitions from Colaba residents opposing the construction of a Jetty facility in South Mumbai. This facility is located adjacent to the landmark Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and close to the Gateway of India. The […]
Biscuit Blame Against HUL CEO Crumbles: HC Clears His Name In Pesticide Case
The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Rohit Jawa, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), in a food safety case related to pesticide contamination in Horlicks biscuits. The Court observed that prosecution against the company official alone, without naming the company as an accused, was legally untenable. Facts […]
Seeking Justice Sitting On A Pot: HC Fines Man Rs. 1 lakh For Toilet Appearance
In a shocking incident, a complainant appeared before the Gujarat High Court’s virtual hearing session sitting on the pot in a toilet. An exasperated court pulled him up for serious misconduct and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh to be deposited by the next scheduled date of hearing on July 22, 2025.. The court however, […]
‘30 Years As “Games Peon’’: HC Delivers Justice For The Unsung
This is a case of a ‘games peon’, who had rendered 30 years of uninterrupted service at the state run Guntur Medical College and had sought regularisation of his position but was turned down by the State, on technical grounds that his position was non-existent and his post was not a formally sanctioned one. The […]
‘Udaipur Files’ With 55 Censor Cuts Not Enough? HC Stonewalls Release
On 10th July, 2025, the Delhi High Court division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal stayed the release of the film Udaipur Files, originally set for July 12, following petitions alleging it vilifies the Muslim community and threatens communal harmony. The movie is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya […]
Discipline in Disarray: Bombay HC Demands DGP’s Oath on Law Enforcement Failures
In a striking rebuke to what it termed an “unconscionable and unpardonable” lapse in police procedure, the Bombay High Court bench of Justice A.S. Gadkari and Justice Rajesh Patil has directed the Director General of Police to personally explain on oath whether the provisions of law enacted by the Parliament of India are binding and […]
The ‘Motorcycle Bribe Deal’ Red Flagged : ‘ Wiretap’ Gets HC Nod
“The economic scale of the offence, in the opinion of this court, satisfies the threshold of “public safety’’ stated the Delhi High Court, finding merit in the Central Bureau Of Investigation’s (CBI) assertion that corruption poses a risk on the economic well being of the country and its people. The plea that sought the quashing […]