The Latest Breaking News from HC

Woman declared ‘male’ can get cop job: Bombay HC

MUMBAI: A young woman whose dream of joining the police force seemed to crash around her feet four years ago after a medical test declared her “male” is finally set to join the force, albeit in a non-constabulary post, as the high court asked the state to consider her case…

The Times of India · May 14, 2022

No conservation fee if construction outside ESZ: Bombay high court

MUMBAI: Observing that the forest department cannot not levy a "conservation fee" on commercial activities outside the eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) surrounding national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, the Bombay high court struck down a Rs 4 crore demand made on a Thane developer.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

Explained | The clogged state of the Indian judiciary

Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana has once again called for measures to improve the judge-to-population ratio. At present, India has a sanctioned strength of 25,628 judges. This is when over 4.7 crore cases are pending in courts across the country.

The Hindu · May 10, 2022

HC should take suo motu notice of attacks on women: Pawan Kalyan

Jagan not taking proper steps to check the offences, says JSP chief

The Hindu · May 6, 2022

Gujarat fisherfolk leader moves HC for euthanasia, alleges 'discrimination, negligence'

AHMEDABAD: A leader of fishing community from Gosabara wetlands in Porbandar filed a petition in the Gujarat high court on Thursday seeking permission for himself and his 600 community members for active euthanasia.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

Bombay HC grants per-arrest bail to MLA Ganesh Naik

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday granted per-arrest bail to Airoli MLA Ganesh Naik for Rs 25,000 each in two FIRs filed by a woman accusing him of threat under Arms Act and rape.

The Times of India · May 4, 2022

Bombay HC hears 16-year-old's plea seeking permission to donate part of liver to ailing father

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday directed the appropriate authority under the Organ Transplantation Act to consider expeditiously an application for liver transplant by a 16-year-old donor for her father, despite her being a minor.

The Times of India · May 3, 2022

File fresh plea challenging Rahul meeting rejection: HC

OU registrar had rejected permission for interaction between Gandhi and students

The Hindu · May 2, 2022

Formulate guidelines on permission to religious programmes: HC

CP directed to permit Sankaracharya Mahotsavamulu

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2022

Bombay HC: Does SII have policy to buy back surplus vaccine vials?

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Thursday directed Serum Institute of India (SII) to inform if it has a policy to buy back surplus Covishield vaccine vials.

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2022