Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Protection And Preservation Of Wetlands In State
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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Protection And Preservation Of Wetlands In State

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The Bombay High Court today took suo moto cognisance of the issue pertaining to the maintenance and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra.A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Amit Borkar said that it was taking cognizance of the matter based on Supreme Court's order in the case of Anand Arya vs. UOI No. The Bombay High Court today took suo moto cognisance of the issue pertaining to the maintenance and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Amit Borkar said that it was taking cognizance of the matter based on Supreme Court's order in the case of Anand Arya vs. UOI No. In its order dated 11 December 2024, the Supreme Court had observed that an affidavit filed on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India be treated as a suo moto public interest litigation, so as to ensure that Ramsar convention sites within jurisdiction of the court are properly maintained.

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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Protection And Preservation Of Wetlands In State
5 days, 3 hours ago

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Protection And Preservation Of Wetlands In State

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The Bombay High Court today took suo moto cognisance of the issue pertaining to the maintenance and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra. In its order dated 11 December 2024, the Supreme Court had observed that an affidavit filed on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India be treated as a suo moto public interest litigation, …

Bombay High Court steps in to preserve Maharashtra wetlands after top court order
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5 days, 10 hours ago

Bombay High Court steps in to preserve Maharashtra wetlands after top court order

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday took up the issue of preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra on its own, appointing a legal adviser to oversee a directive passed by the Supreme Court last month to protect over 2.31 lakh wetlands in India. On December, 2024, the top court gave a three-month deadline to state wetland authorities across India to demarcate …

Bombay High Court steps in to preserve Maharashtra wetlands after top court order
5 days, 10 hours ago

Bombay High Court steps in to preserve Maharashtra wetlands after top court order

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday took up the issue of preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra on its own, appointing a legal adviser to oversee a directive passed by the Supreme Court last month to protect over 2.31 lakh wetlands in India. On December, 2024, the top court gave a three-month deadline to state wetland authorities across India to demarcate …

Supreme Court Slams Maharashtra Officials For Non-Payment Of Land Acquisition Compensation, Directs Recovery Of Cost From Guilty Officers
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Supreme Court Slams Maharashtra Officials For Non-Payment Of Land Acquisition Compensation, Directs Recovery Of Cost From Guilty Officers

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The Supreme Court today slammed Maharashtra authorities over non-payment of timely compensation to persons whose lands were compulsory acquired by the state way back in 2005. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was dealing with the petitioner's plea against a High Court order, whereby the Zilla Parishad was directed to pay compensation to respondent-claimants against compulsory …

Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Adverse Effects Of Stay Orders On Criminal Trials
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Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Adverse Effects Of Stay Orders On Criminal Trials

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding the adverse effect of stay orders passed by appellate courts on criminal trials.A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar will hear the suo motu case on Monday.The case is titled "In Re : Adverse Effect of Stay Orders Granted By Appellate Courts On …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024
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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 611 to 2024 LiveLaw 617 Nominal Index: Mihir Shah vs. State, 2024 LiveLaw 611 High Court of Judicature at Bombay on its Own Motion vs. Mayur Gulabrao Patil & anr., 2024 LiveLaw 612 Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. vs. Union of India & ors., 2024 LiveLaw 613 Neilan International Co Ltd vs Powerica Ltd, 2024 LiveLaw 614 SS …

SC asks Maharashtra govt to hold meeting with CJ on redevelopment of Bombay HC annexe building
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks Maharashtra govt to hold meeting with CJ on redevelopment of Bombay HC annexe building

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra Chief Secretary to hold a meeting with the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and other judges for taking a decision on re-development of a PWD and annexe buildings adjacent to the present iconic high court building in Mumbai for shifting some courtrooms and other facilities there. Gavai and J.B. Pardiwala …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-up: July 01 - July 07, 2024
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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-up: July 01 - July 07, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index ABC v. State of Maharashtra 2024 LiveLaw 320 Ritu Dinesh Maloo v. State of Maharashtra 2024 LiveLaw 321 Kartik Vaman Bhatt v. Union of India & Ors. 2024 LiveLaw 334 Reports/Judgments Case Title: ABC v. State of Maharashtra Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 320 The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man belonging to the LGBTQ+ community booked for …

Bombay High Court Monthly Digest: January 2024
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Bombay High Court Monthly Digest: January 2024

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Nominal Index Rohit Dembiwal v. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. & Ors 2024 LiveLaw 1 Mirza Himayat Baig v. State of Maharashtra 2024 LiveLaw 2 M/s. She still needs some amount towards food, medicine, clothes and educational expenses for the child.” Domestic Violence Complaint Maintainable Against Daughter-In-Law But Not Maintainable Against Her Father, Brother: Bombay High Court Case Title: Zeba Mohasin …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-up: January 15, 2023 To January 21, 2023
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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-up: January 15, 2023 To January 21, 2023

Live Law  

Nominal Index Sandesh Madhukar Salunkhe v. State of Maharashtra and Anr. 2024 LiveLaw 33 Reports/Judgments Merely Commenting About Lack Of Woman's Cooking Skills Not 'Cruelty' U/S 498A IPC: Bombay High Court Case Title: Sandesh Madhukar Salunkhe v. State of Maharashtra and Anr. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 22 The Bombay High Court rejected Maharashtra Housing And Area Development Authority's writ petition seeking …

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy asked Advocate …

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Non-Production Of Undertrials, Directs State To Utilize Budget For VC Facilities Before March 31
1 year, 1 month ago

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Non-Production Of Undertrials, Directs State To Utilize Budget For VC Facilities Before March 31

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of the issue of non-production of the undertrial prisoners before the appropriate courts at various stages. Justice Bharati Dangre was dealing with a bail application by one Tribhuvansingh Raghunath Yadav, an accused in a forgery case who wasn't produced before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Andheri on 23 dates either …

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance Of Deteriorating Air Quality In Mumbai, To Issue Comprehensive Directions
1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance Of Deteriorating Air Quality In Mumbai, To Issue Comprehensive Directions

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the poor air quality in Mumbai, while hearing a PIL on the same issue. We are also taking suo Motu cognisance of the air quality in Mumbai city. The High Court was hearing a fresh public interest litigation seeking judicial intervention to address the "problem of extreme air pollution …

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Moto Proceedings In Ponnambalamedu Trespassing Incident, Takes Note Of Surveillance Measures
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Moto Proceedings In Ponnambalamedu Trespassing Incident, Takes Note Of Surveillance Measures

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday disposed of the suo moto case initiated in the matter relating to the alleged trespass by some persons into the sacred 'Kalthara' of Ponnambalamedu, a protected forest area near the Sabarimala Temple.Certain persons had allegedly trespassed and performed pooja in the protected area. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday disposed of the suo moto …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Death Of Children In Open Tube-Wells
1 year, 7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Death Of Children In Open Tube-Wells

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the deaths of children in the open tube-wells. While initiating a case on the issue, the division bench of the Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra said the matter pertains to the unfortunate death of children in the open tube-wells throughout the state of Madhya Pradesh. …

Bombay High Court Annual Digest 2022: Part II [Citations 258-527]
2 years ago

Bombay High Court Annual Digest 2022: Part II [Citations 258-527]

Live Law  

Continued From Part I Citations: 2022 LiveLaw 258 to 2022 LiveLaw 527 Nominal Index Anand Prabhakar Joshi vs Bank of Maharashtra 2022 LiveLaw 258 Santacruz Gymkhana vs State of Maharashtra and Anr. Approach Of Believing That No Action Can Be Taken Against Wrongdoings Of Govt Servants Needs To Stop: Bombay High Court Case Title - Jaising Nivrutti Sonawane v. Maharashtra …

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Brutality on Lawyer In Goa's Porvorim
2 years ago

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Brutality on Lawyer In Goa's Porvorim

Live Law  

Taking suo motu cognisance of an incident of alleged assault on a lawyer by constables of Porvorim police station, the Bombay High Court at Goa has issued notice to the State government and Director General of Police, Goa.A division bench of Justice MS Sonak and Bharat Deshmpande directed the State to file a preliminary affidavit apprising the Court of steps …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up :June 6- June 11,2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up :June 6- June 11,2022

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judgements Case Title: Jai Bholenath Construction vs Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Nanded | CA 4140 OF 2022 Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 542 The Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court judgment which dismissed a writ petition by referring to observations made in M/s N. G. Projects Ltd. Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On The Testimony Of A …

100 Significant Bombay High Court Judgments Of 2021 In Civil, Constitutional And Criminal Law
3 years ago

100 Significant Bombay High Court Judgments Of 2021 In Civil, Constitutional And Criminal Law

Live Law  

As the year comes to an end Live Law brings to you a News Digest of 100 Significant Cases from the Bombay High Court in Civil, Constitutional and Criminal Law 1. Pressing Breasts Without Disrobing Not "Sexual Assault" As Per POCSO Act But Offence Under Sec 354 IPC: Bombay High Court A single bench of Justice Pushpa Ganediwala held that …

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Issue Of Long Pendency Of Criminal Appeals In Allahabad High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Issue Of Long Pendency Of Criminal Appeals In Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday registered a suo motu case on the issue of long pendency of criminal appeals in the Allahabad High Court. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh ordered the registration of the suo motu case, after noting that the suggestions given by the Allahabad High Court in its affidavit are "cumbersome". The bench …

Supreme Court Proceedings For Protection Of Children Orphaned During Covid-19 Not Bar On High Court: Petitioner Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Proceedings For Protection Of Children Orphaned During Covid-19 Not Bar On High Court: Petitioner Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today continued hearing a PIL seeking direction to Centre and Delhi Government to safeguard the interest of the children who have lost their parents to Covid-19 and who do not have anyone else to take care of them and face the risk of being trafficked.The Petitioner, Advocate Jeetender Gupta appearing in person, told the High Court …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Defers Issuance Of Notice In Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister
3 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Defers Issuance Of Notice In Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday deferred issuing notice in the suo moto criminal revision petitions registered over the withdrawal of criminal cases against Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.A single bench of Justice Lalitha Kanneganti said that it wanted to first examine the administrative committee's report, on the basis of which the suo moto cases were registered by …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister; State Objects
3 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Moto Revision Over Withdrawal Of Cases Against Chief Minister; State Objects

Live Law  

In an extraordinary development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court took suo moto cognizance against the withdrawal of eleven criminal complaints against the Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.The registry of the Court registered eleven suo moto criminal revision cases against the eleven orders passed by different Magistrates allowing the withdrawal of the criminal complaints against the. In an extraordinary development, …

Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Infrastructure In Place, Special Courts To Dispose Of Cases Quickly: Madras High Court Closes Suo Moto Plea
3 years, 6 months ago

Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Infrastructure In Place, Special Courts To Dispose Of Cases Quickly: Madras High Court Closes Suo Moto Plea

Live Law  

The Madras High Court last week directed the Special Courts hearing pending criminal cases against the MLAs and MPs to dispose of the cases as quickly as possible and with this direction, the Suo Moto Plea was closed.The bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy was hearing a petition wherein the Court had taken suo moto cognizance …

Supreme Court Appoints Senior Advocates Jaideep Gupta & Meenakshi Arora As Amici Curiae In Suo Moto COVID Case
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Appoints Senior Advocates Jaideep Gupta & Meenakshi Arora As Amici Curiae In Suo Moto COVID Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed Senior Advocates Jaideep Gupta and Meenakshi Arora as amici curiae in the suo moto case taken by it to deal with COVID-19 related issues.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat passed this order in the suo moto case In Re Essential Distribution Of Supplies and Services During Pandemic.This …

'We Never Stalled High Courts From Proceeding' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Criticism Against Suo Moto Case On COVID
3 years, 8 months ago

'We Never Stalled High Courts From Proceeding' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Criticism Against Suo Moto Case On COVID

Live Law  

On the last working day of the outgoing Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, a bench led by him expressed displeasure at the criticism levelled by the senior lawyers against the suo moto case taken by the Supreme Court on COVID19 related issues.The bench, also comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat, said that there was no intention …

Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of COVID Issues
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of COVID Issues

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo moto cognizance on issues related to oxygen supply, drug supply, vaccine policy in relation to COVID19 pandemic.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat said that notice to the Union of India will be issued today and the matter will be considered tomorrow.Senior Advocate …

Bombay High Court Stays Evictions, Dispossessions, Demolitions Till May 7; Extends Interim Orders Till Then
3 years, 8 months ago

Bombay High Court Stays Evictions, Dispossessions, Demolitions Till May 7; Extends Interim Orders Till Then

Live Law  

Given the surge in Covid – 19 cases in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court at its principal seat in Mumbai will continue to hear cases virtually till May 7, it was decided at an Administrative Committee meeting chaired by Chief Justice Dipankar Datta, on Friday. In a judicial order passed subsequently a full bench of CJ and Justices AA Sayyed, …

High Court Seeks Details Of All Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs in States Of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh
3 years, 10 months ago

High Court Seeks Details Of All Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs in States Of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday sought information of all the cases pending against the MPs/MLAs in the States of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. No.600/2016, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has registered a suo motu petition for monitoring the progress of the trials of the pending criminal cases against sitting/former Legislators. A division bench of Madras High …

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Madhya Pradesh HC Registers Suo Moto Petition; Issues Notices [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Madhya Pradesh HC Registers Suo Moto Petition; Issues Notices [Read Order]

Live Law  

In compliance of the order of the Supreme Court dated 16.09.2020 passed in W.P. No.600/2016, the Madhya Pradesh High Court registered a suo motu petition on 21.09.2020 for monitoring the progress of the trials of the pending criminal cases against sitting/former Legislators. It may be noted that the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chief Justices of the High Courts …

Situation In Maharashtra Continues To Be Grim; All Interim Orders Passed By Bombay HC & Subordinate Courts Extended Till October 31 [Read Notice]
4 years, 3 months ago

Situation In Maharashtra Continues To Be Grim; All Interim Orders Passed By Bombay HC & Subordinate Courts Extended Till October 31 [Read Notice]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday in view of Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra extended the operation of interim orders passed by the High Court and its subordinate courts in Maharashtra and Goa till October 31. The bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta, Justice AA Sayed, Justice SS Shinde and Justice KK Tated noted that the orders for eviction, dispossession and …

Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Notice Of Issue Of Grabbing Of Public Lands [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Notice Of Issue Of Grabbing Of Public Lands [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has taken suo moto notice of the issue of encroachment of public land. A division bench comprising Justice N. Kirubakaran and Justice R. Pongiappan observed that the government land is being "knocked away" by private parties "in collusion with the Government officials", by using political influence, money power and muscle power. Accordingly, it suo motu impleaded …

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