Articles by Prateem Rohanekar
HC asks civic body in Navi Mumbai to compile list of buildings without OCs
The Bombay High Court directed NMMC to list buildings occupied without Occupancy Certificates, following a petition highlighting safety violations.
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 07:48 AM IST
HC refuses bail to politician, says right to contest elections not a fundamental right
The Bombay High Court denied interim bail to BJP leader Digambar Agawane, facing serious charges, including fraud and attempted murder.
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Khichdi scam: Suraj Chavan moves HC, claims arrest illegal
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Suraj Chavan, arrested for pandemic-related khichdi distribution irregularities, claims his arrest was illegal and politically motivated.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 07:32 AM IST
HC suspends Chota Rajan’s conviction in 2001 murder case, grants him bail
A bench presided over by justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan pronounced the order while hearing Rajan’s appeal against the trial court ruling
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Centre appoints 5 additional judges at Bombay high court
The Law Ministry elevated 5 advocates as additional judges of the Bombay High Court for 2 years, enhancing gender and community representation.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Lalit Patil drug trafficking case: HC grants bail to 8 accused
The court granted bail to the eight accused persons, saying they had made out a strong prima facie case in their favour, which is one of the conditions for granting bail under the NDPS Act
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 06:52 AM IST
HC orders survey of illegal sale of firecrackers
The Bombay high court on Monday directed the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to survey stalls that sell firecrackers in Kopri Colony area and initiate action against those that are storing more than the licensed quantity of crackers or are selling crackers without a license
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 07:18 AM IST
AZB & Partners captures top glory in Mumbai lawyers’ football tournament
The tournament was initiated by the Bombay Bar Association, and eight teams from various law firms in the city participated in it
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 06:09 PM IST
How Kurla's Nirbhaya squad averted woman’s alleged suicide bid
Mumbai police swiftly responded to a suicide attempt call, providing crucial support and counseling, highlighting the need for mental health resources
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Prove that dismissed cop was part of conspiracy to kill Mansukh Hiren: HC to NIA
A special court in Mumbai had rejected Mane’s bail application, stating that he had falsely posed as another police officer and identified Hiren in the criminal intelligence unit office for the purpose of his abduction and murder
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Grooving head to music not stalking or attempting to interact with woman: HC
Mumbai HC acquits a man of stalking charges, ruling that grooving to music while riding doesn't meet the legal definition of stalking.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 08:20 AM IST
How Ranjit Madhavji chronicled Mumbai
The cloth merchant and freedom fighter, who eventually became shutter happy, leaves behind a legacy in Hamilton Studios
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 06:40 AM IST
MMRDA extends bidding timeline for ₹16,577 crore infrastructure projects
The projects include twin tunnels on Ghodbunder Road and an elevated road connecting Bhayander with Thane
Published on Oct 09, 2024 10:01 AM IST
Consider abortion plea of unwed woman in relationship: Bombay HC to JJ hospital
The Bombay High Court ordered JJ Hospital to evaluate a 23-year-old's request to terminate her pregnancy, highlighting gaps in the MTP Act for unmarried women
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:05 AM IST
Dharavi redevelopment: PIL in HC challenges transfer of Mulund salt-pan land
A lawyer filed a PIL in Bombay HC against the transfer of sensitive salt-pan land for Dharavi redevelopment, citing environmental concerns and legal violations
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ likely to get CBFC certificate in two weeks
Zee Entertainment informed the Bombay HC they will make CBFC's suggested cuts to Kangana Ranaut's film "Emergency," seeking two weeks for edits before resubmission.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Badlapur accused encounter killing: Bombay HC expedites magisterial enquiry
The probe concerns the death of, Akshay Shinde, who had been arrested for purportedly sexually assaulting two 4-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur East
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 05:26 PM IST
Bombay HC refuses to halt evictions in Nalasopara illegal buildings case
A division bench noted that the eviction deadline was set for 30 October, emphasising that the builders should have approached the high court earlier
Published on Oct 03, 2024 10:31 AM IST
Badlapur sexual assault: Why haven’t school trustees been arrested, HC asks SIT
The Bombay High Court questioned why trustees in the Badlapur sexual assault case remain unarrested, denying their bail amid protests over the incidents
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:40 AM IST
Prateem RohanekarKaruna Nidhi
Kangana Ranaut agrees to cuts suggested in her film Emergency
Kangana Ranaut agreed to CBFC's cuts for her film "Emergency," resolving certification issues ahead of its release amid controversy over historical accuracy
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:40 AM IST
We will find secluded spot to bury Akshay Shinde: Thane police to HC
Thane police will find a burial site for Akshay Shinde, killed in police firing, after his family faced opposition and death threats over burial permissions.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 09:24 AM IST
HC strikes down CBI court order allowing Indrani Mukherjea travel to Europe
The Bombay High Court denied Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad for banking tasks, stating they can be done in India amid her ongoing murder trial.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Ajit Ranade to remain Gokhale Institute VC till 7 October: Bombay HC
The division bench was hearing a plea by Ranade challenging his termination order on the grounds of violation of principles of natural justice
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Emergency can be released if certain cuts are made: CBFC to HC
The movie, which was initially slated for a September 6 release, has been embroiled in a battle with the Censor Board for non-issuance of certificate for release of the movie
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 08:26 AM IST
HC directs MBVV cops to probe fraud allegations of V. Unbeatable manager
The Bombay HC ordered an investigation into cheating claims by dance group Vikas Unbeatable against manager Om Prakash Chauhan for embezzling funds.
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 07:36 AM IST
We will make you pay every day: HC tells state over delay in disbursing compensation to rape survivor
The Bombay High Court ordered a ₹25,000 penalty for delayed compensation to a Sakinaka rape survivor, in addition to ₹3 lakh already granted.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 09:30 AM IST
SC collegium recommends appointment of 9 lawyers as Bombay HC judges
The Supreme Court collegium recommended nine advocates for judgeship at the Bombay High Court, addressing the current shortfall of judges.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Badlapur sexual assault: Hard to believe that Akshay Shinde snatched pistol: HC
The Bombay High Court questioned Thane police's account of Akshay Shinde's death, calling for an impartial probe into the alleged encounter
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Badlapur encounter: HC doubts police version
The Bombay High Court questioned the police's account of a controversial encounter killing of a suspect in a child abuse case, demanding a fair investigation.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 12:59 AM IST
Prateem Rohanekar, Mumbai
Bombay HC strikes down provisions for setting up FCU to monitor social media
The matter was referred to a third judge after a division bench of Justice Gautam Patel and Justice Neela Gokhale delivered a split verdict on January 31
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:26 PM IST