Articles by Prateem Rohanekar
HC uphold 2008 appointment of 4 district information officers
The Bombay HC overturned a MAT ruling, reinstating four district information officers' appointments, despite challenges over reservation and age limits.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:12 AM IST
Torres Ponzi scam: Police waiting for threat report in whistle blower’s plea
State informs Bombay HC that police await threat report for Abhishek Gupta's protection request amid Torres Jewellery fraud case.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:34 AM IST
HC initiates suo motu PIL for Ramsar sites conservation in Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court began suo motu proceedings to monitor three Ramsar sites in Maharashtra, following a Supreme Court directive for wetland protection.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Torres whistle-blower approaches HC, seeks police protection
CA Abhishek Gupta, whistle-blower in the Torres Jewellery scam, seeks police protection, fearing for his life amid investor fraud claims.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Arrange marriage, don’t terminate her pregnancy: HC to father of ‘mentally ill’ daughter
The Bombay high court advised a father to arrange a marriage for his 27-year-old daughter instead of terminating her pregnancy, ruling she has below average intelligence, not mental illness.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Lawyer opposes Dabholkar kin’s appeal against his acquittal
MUMBAI: Advocate Sanjiv Punalekar challenged the appeal against his acquittal in Dr Dabholkar's murder, citing lack of prior government sanction.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:06 AM IST
HC seeks report on pregnancy of mentally ill woman
The woman’s adoptive father had approached the court seeking termination of her pregnancy due to her inability to maintain the child
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:40 AM IST
HC issues notice to CBI in ex-Axis MF manager’s front-running fraud case
Ex Axis Mutual Fund manager allegedly cheated lakhs of investors by shairng confidential information to brokers
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:12 AM IST
HC raps Panvel civic body for inaction on encroachments in Jewish cemetery
India is home to 3 historically distinct Jewish communities: the Bene Israel (”Sons of Israel”), the Cochin Jews, and the Baghdadi Jews
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:28 AM IST
After 24 years, shanties to make way for road construction
The Bombay high court on Thursday cleared the way for a 60-feet DP (Development Plan) road in Everard Nagar in Sion, which had been held up for around 24 years due to an illegal nexus between slumlords, local corporator and municipal officers
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Anand Teltumbde moves HC for discharge from Elgar Parishad case
The case relates to violence that broke out at a conclave in Bhima Koregaon village in Pune on January 1, 2018, a day after the ‘Elgar Parishad’ conclave was held to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Further court monitoring of Pansare murder probe not necessary: HC
A division bench of justices Ajey Gadkari and Kamal Khata disposed of the petition filed by the deceased’s daughter and daughter-in-law seeking formation of an SIT and a court-monitored probe into his death
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:14 AM IST
MOA to conduct Beach Volleyball selection trials for 38th National Games
Maharashtra Olympics Association will hold women's beach volleyball selection trials for the 38th National Games, resolving disputes within the state volleyball body.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 08:06 AM IST
HC grants protection from arrest to chemical company director in ₹10 cr MD supply case
MUMBAI: Bombay HC grants Vijay Voleti, accused in Mephedrone case, protection from arrest but mandates cooperation with investigation and no witness tampering.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:47 PM IST
HC allows ‘flight risk’ woman, son to travel to Singapore
Bombay HC permits a woman, labeled a flight risk by her ex-husband, to travel to Singapore with their son, ensuring travel documents are released.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 10:28 PM IST
HC directs TMC to outline steps for curbing illegal hoardings
MUMBAI: Bombay HC directs Thane Municipal Corporation to act against illegal hoardings, emphasizing removal and penal action for safety concerns.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Bombay HC quashes notices to end Mahim fair two days early
The police had directed stall owners to wind up on December 23 in order to prevent potential traffic congestion on Mahim Causeway and Lady Jamshedji Road
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 09:05 AM IST
HC comes to taxpayers’ aid, postpones ITR filing deadline
The Bombay high court directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the date for e-filing of belated income tax returns for taxpayers required to file by December 31, 2024. Belated return, a last measure, allows taxpayers, who have not filed their tax returns to claim refunds
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:48 AM IST
HC dismisses SecLink’s petition against awarding Dharavi project to Adani
The Bombay high court dismissed a petition challenging the state government’s decision to award Dharavi Redevelopment Project to Adani Properties Ltd
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:29 AM IST
Badlapur sexual assaults: Parents of slain accused are homeless, HC told
Akshay Shinde’s parents also informed the court that they had not refused police protection, as claimed by the prosecution, but had been made to sign statements to that effect
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 08:44 AM IST
HC asks state to submit steps taken to license aggregator apps
MUMBAI: Bombay HC demands State affidavit on enforcing Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 after PIL cites safety issues with cab drivers.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Thane residents seek relocation of RMC plant set up for twin-tunnel project
The RMC plant, casting yard and a labour camp were set up to facilitate construction of the 11.8-km Borivali-Thane twin tunnel project
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:42 AM IST
HC grants bail to music teacher accused of sexually assaulting his student
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a music teacher accused of sexually abusing a minor, noting his lengthy incarceration and the trial's timeline.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Sanjay Gandhi National Park's ecological benefits greater than BMC budget: HC
The court was hearing a petition alleging violation of earlier orders of the court pertaining to rehabilitation of slum dwellers in the park
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Palghar man attacked uncle over property dispute gets pre-arrest bail
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to Vijay Mokashi, accused of assaulting his uncle over a property dispute, despite opposition from police.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Copyright violation: HC orders ‘Flying Beast’ to take down two videos
The court was hearing a copyright infringement suit against Taneja filed by Castrol India Ltd, a manufacturer of automobile lubricants
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:06 AM IST
HC raps BMC over delay in repair of 100-yr-old bldg
A division bench of justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata deprecated the practice of various BMC committees issuing directives regarding the building’s repair, causing much harassment to citizens
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:38 AM IST
HC grants bail to 14 accused in Mira Road riot case
The Bombay high court on Monday granted bail to 14 accused in the Mira Road riot case. Justice NJ Jamadar noted that the 14 residents of Mira Bhayander had been in custody since January 2024 and that an early conclusion of the trial was unlikely
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:12 AM IST
27 years on, HC acquits man convicted in killing a family of four in Pune
The Bombay High Court acquitted former watchman Bhagwan Kale of murder charges after 30 years, citing insufficient evidence in a 1997 family killing case.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Man accused of neigbour’s murder let off by HC for lack of evidence
The Bombay high court on Thursday discharged an accused in a murder case for lack of evidence directly linking him to the murder or the conspiracy to kill. The Vasai resident, Vijay Lulla, and 6 other persons were being tried for the murder of their neighbour, Multanmal Jain
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:02 AM IST