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High Court of Judicature at Bombay Issues Rule in Public Interest Litigation Concerning Implementation of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 — Found State Mental Health Framework Deficient and Patient Rights Violated. Court Recognized Need for Proper Constitution and Functioning of State Mental Health Authority Under Sections 45, 46, and 53 of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, Based on Twelve-Year Incarceration of a Patient Abandoned by Family....

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay considered a public interest litigation filed by a practicing psychiatrist highlighting the failure of the mental healthcare system in Maharashtra. The petitione...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Flyover Construction in Pune for Lack of Public Interest and Maintainability. The court held that the PIL was motivated by political rivalry and not genuine public interest, and imposed costs on the petitioner....

The petitioner, Ravindra Hemraj Dhangekar, a sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Pune, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the construction of a flyover at Sancheti ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Revision Against Maintenance Order Under DV Act — Foreign Divorce Decree Does Not Bar Domestic Violence Proceedings. The court upheld the magistrate's order granting maintenance and right to residence to the wife under Sections 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, rejecting the husband's argument that a US divorce decree precludes such relief....

The case involves a revision application filed by Kaushal Arvind Thakker (applicant) challenging the judgment of the Sessions Court which dismissed his appeal against the order of the Metropolitan Mag...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Sports Quota Appointment for Sportsperson. Petitioner's claim for appointment under 5% sports quota upheld as her achievements in shooting competitions at various levels satisfied the eligibility criteria under the Government Resolution dated 30th April 2005....

The Petitioner, Neeta Shivaji Tekawade, is a post-graduate and an avid sportswoman who has participated in various shooting competitions at University, State, National, and International levels, secur...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Patwari in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Demand and Acceptance of Bribe. Conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 set aside as prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Sanjay Ramdas Kalmegh, was a Patwari at Pimpri-Deshmukh, Maharashtra. The complainant, Raghunath Tandale, owned agricultural land and alleged that the appellant demanded a bribe of Rs.5...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Negligence of Driver and Lack of Contributory Negligence by Deceased. Court enhances compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that contributory negligence cannot be presumed merely because deceased was a pillion rider on a motorcycle involved in accident with a truck....

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by the appellants, who are the legal heirs of the deceased, a pillion rider on a motorcycle. The accident occurred when a truck driven by the responde...

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Bombay High Court Allows Bank's Petition Against GST Attachment of Secured Assets Under SARFAESI Act. Priority of Secured Creditor Over Crown Debts Upheld Under Section 26E of SARFAESI Act and Section 31B of RDDB Act....

The petitioner, Indian Overseas Bank, a secured creditor, had extended credit facilities to Respondent No. 3, Savair Energy Limited. Upon default, the bank initiated proceedings under the Securitisati...

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Bombay High Court Allows Election Petition Filed Online Within Limitation Despite Procedural Deficiency. Procedural deficiency in online filing within limitation period does not render petition time-barred under Maharashtra Local Authority Members' Election Rules, 1966....

The case involves two writ petitions challenging the dismissal of election petitions as time-barred by the District Judge, Raigad. The election result was declared on 06.11.2023, and the petitioners f...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appointment of Sole Arbitrator in Commercial Dispute Over Unpaid Invoices Under Dealership Agreement. The court found that the arbitration clause in the Dealership Agreement dated 19/06/2013 was valid and disputes existed, warranting appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....

The petitioner, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd, filed a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes with t...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition Challenging JEE (Main) Exam Discrepancy in Attempted Questions Count. Court directs NTA to verify and rectify the response sheet of a student who claimed to have attempted 73 out of 75 questions but was shown as attempting only 49....

The petitioner, Mast. Gaurav Sonawane, a 17-year-old student, appeared for the JEE (Main) Session 1 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 27th January 2024. The examination was...

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