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Salman Khan Challenges Summon Issued To Him Over Journalist's Complaint
Salman Khan, who has been alleged of misbehaved with a journalist in 2019, and was issued summon, filed a plea against it. Notably, a Bombay court issued the notice, asking the Bollywood actor to appear before the court on April 5. However, Khan challenged the issued summon and moved to Bombay HC, which agreed to review the petition. Single-bench of Justice Reveti Mohite Dere will conduct hearing on April 5.
Tags: Salman Khan, Bombay High Court, Single Bench Judge, journalist, Summon Notice
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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'The Kashmir Files' To Release On March 11 After Bombay HC Dismiss Stay Plea
The Bombay HC dismissed a plea seeking stay on the release of the 'The Kashmir Files' on March 9. HC Chief Justice Dipankar Datta reviewed the PIL, which said, Vivek Agnihotri's film is hurting religious sentiments of the Islamic community. However, Datta said that the petitioner has not challenged CBFC and dismissed his plea. The movie stars Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty, is set to release on March 11.
Tags: Bombay High Court, The Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty
Courtesy: The Live Law
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Maharashtra Govt To Not Withdraw COVID-19 Restrictions On Local Trains
Maharashtra Government announced to continue restricting unvaccinated people from boarding Mumbai local trains. On March 2, the government informed the same to the Bombay HC, which reviewed a petition, asking the state government to withdraw the restrictions, imposed as per individual's vaccination status. Furthermore, the HC allowed the petitioners to file a new petition after Shiv Sena-NCP-INC Government issued fresh orders regarding… read-more
Tags: Mumbai Locals, COVID-19 restrictions, Maharashtra (95, Bombay High Court, Shiv Sena
Courtesy: Live Law
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Gangubai Kathiawadi To Release On Feb 25; Bombay HC Dismisses Petition
The Bombay HC on February 23, approved the release of Alia Bhatt's upcoming movie "Gangubai Khathiawadi" without any trouble. Notably, Congress MLA Amin Patel filed a petition, saying the film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali portrays Kamathipura as a red light area, posing it and people there in a bad light. However, the Court dismissed the petition and said, the movie will release on February 25, without any hindrance.
Tags: Alia Bhatt, Bombay High Court, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Congress
Courtesy: ANI
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SC Disposes Petition Filed Against Reduced Working Hours Amid COVID-19
The SC on February 4, disposed a petition filed by activist Ghanshyam Upadhyay, against reduced working hours amid COVID-19. Justice DY Chandrachud reviewed the matter and said, petitioner's grievance has been met, as the Bombay HC is functioning like usual hours, which was reduced to 3 hours during Monday-Friday working days. Notably, the petitioner said, such arrangements are jeopardizing people's fundamental rights and working for "… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court, Justice DY Chandrachud, Bombay High Court, Covid-19, Petition
Courtesy: ANI
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Aryan Khan Urges Court To Modify Bail Condition: Cruise Drug Case
Aryan Khan, the 23-year-old son of Shah Rukh Khan, on December 10, urged the Bombay HC to change a bail condition under the "Cruise Drug Case". In his written appeal, Khan asked to change the condition of weekly visit (every Friday) to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office in South Bombay. However, the court is likely to review the plea next week.
Tags: aryan khan, Bollywood, Drug Case, NCB, Bombay High Court
Courtesy: NDTV
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Former Mumbai Cop Param Bir Singh Questioned For "Six" Hours In Extortion Case
In the alleged extortion case, investigative officials questioned former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh for six hours. Singh was earlier served with a notice stating to appear before the investigators at any time. Officials stated that the former police officer cooperated with the inquiry and answered all questions posed about the case. Singh was also believed not to have any proof or documents with him, according to reports.
Tags: Param bir Singh, extortion case, Mumbai, Bombay High Court, Investigation Agency
Courtesy: India Today
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SC Says, 'Skin-To-Skin' Contact Not Needed For Sexual Assault
The Supreme court on November 18, set aside Bombay High Court's order that required a person to have “skin-to-skin contact” to be considered sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Furthermore, the apex court said, the most important thing in convicting sexual offenders under POCSO is "sexual intent". The order came after a case when a child was groped with her clothes on, reports.
Tags: Sexual assault allegations, sexual abuse, child abuse, Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Bombay HC Adjourns Aryan Khan's Bail Plea For Next Day
In the latest development in the drugs on cruise case, the hearing of Aryan Khan's bail application was adjourned by the Bombay High Court for the next day in Mumbai on October 26. Reportedly, Aryan Khan moved to the High Court after a special court in Mumbai refused to grant bail to him and two others, on October 20. So far, 20 people have been arrested in the case.
Tags: Drug Case, Actor Aryan Khan, Bombay High Court, Mumbai
Courtesy: ANI
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Zee Appeals To Bombay HC Over ‘Illegal & Invalid' Letter From Top Shareholder
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has filed a petition with the Bombay High Court, claiming that a demand letter given by its top shareholders, Invesco-Developing-Markets-Fund and OFI-Global-China-Fund, is "illegal and invalid." The company, on Oct 2, informed the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange of the latest development. Earlier, Zee Board stated that the request had numerous legal flaws.
Tags: ZEE ENTERTAINMENT, Bombay High Court, notice
Courtesy: The Times of India
