The Bombay High Court dismissed Lalit Modi’s petition seeking BCCI’s financial protection against a ₹10.65 crore penalty imposed by the Enforcement Directorate. The court deemed the petition frivolous and ordered Modi to pay ₹1 lakh to a hospital. The court’s decision highlighted that the BCCI isn’t obligated to indemnify Modi due to its non-‘State’ status under Article 12 of the Constitution.
The Bombay High Court dismissed Lalit Modi’s petition seeking BCCI’s financial protection against a ₹10.65 crore penalty imposed by the Enforcement Directorate. The court deemed the petition frivolous and ordered Modi to pay ₹1 lakh to a hospital. The court’s decision highlighted that the BCCI isn’t obligated to indemnify Modi due to its non-‘State’ status under Article 12 of the Constitution.
The Bombay High Court has granted Burger King an interim injunction, preventing a Pune eatery from using the ‘Burger King’ name. The court will review all evidence before making a final decision, highlighting a significant legal battle over trademark infringement.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Maharashtra government’s appeal challenging the Bombay High Court’s order to quash the look-out circulars issued against Rhea Chakraborty, her father, and brother. These circulars were related to the ongoing investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Rhea Chakraborty, who was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with a drug-related case linked to Rajput’s death, has spoken openly about her experience in jail and the profound impact it had on her mental health. The decision by the Supreme Court marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the case.
Gangster Chhota Rajan, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty, has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court. The court suspended Rajan’s life sentence and ordered him to furnish a bond of ₹ one lakh. While this development allows him to be released from prison in this specific case, Rajan remains incarcerated due to other criminal charges.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a new circular directing its investigating officers to refrain from summoning individuals involved in Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases for questioning at ‘unearthly’ hours or keeping them waiting for extended periods at the office. This directive follows a Bombay High Court order that emphasized the importance of respecting the ‘right to sleep’ of those under investigation.
The father of Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting minor girls in a school, has alleged that his son’s death in a police encounter was staged. He claims Shinde was killed by the police without a fair trial, despite the family’s willingness to accept the court’s verdict.
The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory detailing traffic restrictions and diversions in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area on September 23rd due to the foundation stone ceremony of the new Bombay High Court building. The event will see the presence of Supreme Court and Bombay High Court judges, along with other VIPs. The advisory highlights road closures, alternative routes, and the impact of expected rain on traffic movement.
The Maharashtra opposition, consisting of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP), will hold peaceful demonstrations on Saturday to protest against a sexual abuse incident in a school, despite a Bombay High Court ruling against a state-wide bandh. The opposition leaders and workers will tie black bands around their mouths and carry black flags to express their dissent against the Mahayuti government.
The Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a sexual assault case against minor girls at a school in Badlapur. A division bench will hear the case today.
