Rejecting the bail application of a man alleged to be a Bangladeshi national, the Bombay High Court noted that Aadhaar, PAN, and Voter ID, without verification, cannot be treated as sufficient proof of citizenship.
In his notice, Eden raised concerns that the new judge previously worked as a spokesperson for a major political party, which has sparked questions about the judge's impartiality and independence.
The plea was filed by Sunil Shukla, president of the Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena, who also sought directions to the Election Commission of India to derecognise the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said that no one will be protected under political pressure in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. His remarks came after the Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court's order acquitting 12 accused in the blasts
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Bombay High Court's order that had acquitted 12 people in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case.
A bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh clarified that the stay order would not affect the release of the accused persons from jail. The top courts' decision came on a plea filed by the Maharashtra government following the Bombay High Court's July 21 decision to acqui
In a significant step towards balancing tradition with environmental responsibility, the government, on Wednesday, submitted an affidavit in the Bombay High Court stating that domestic Ganesh idols of a certain height will be immersed in artificial ponds, said a press statement.
Asif Khan from Maharashtra's Jalgaon is one of the 12 people acquitted by the Bombay High Court on Monday in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. As he returns to his family after spending 19 years in jail, they express their happiness. However, they also said that justice was delayed, asking
The plea was mentioned on Tuesday before a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai by Solicitor General of India (SGI) Tushar Mehta, who requested that the plea be taken up urgently by the top court. The Court listed the matter for hearing on Thursday, July 24.
AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan welcomed the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit all 12 individuals convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings case, calling it a victory of truth and justice.