Shikha Mohini

The Bombay High Court on 23rd July 2020 directed a further investigation in a PIL alleging police brutality that resulted in death. Brief Facts of the Case  Four policemen are accused of abusing a 22-year old man in Vile Parle, Mumbai. The incident took place on 29 March 2020 during

The Gujarat High Court on 7th July approved the application of the migrant workers. They were arrested for creating uproar over the delay in their return. It also held the police responsible for failing to manage and coordinate the situation. Background The incident happened on 17th May 2020 during the continuance of

The Bombay High Court on 10th July refused to classify lawyers under the ‘essential services’ category. Additionally, it denied requests for exemption of lawyers from lockdown restrictions. Background A writ petition filed under Article 226 read with Sec. 482 CrPC appeared before the Court. The principal grievance was about the

On July 6th, the Bombay High Court granted interim relief to Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in the case of HUL v. Emami Limited. It issued an injunction against threats by Emami for the use of the trademark ‘Glow & Handsome.’ Background The plaintiff enterprise HUL is India’s most significant fast-moving

The Bombay High Court heard the case of Batyrov Shukhratbek and others v. The State of Maharashtra on Thursday. It granted bail to foreigners who have been accused of taking part in ‘Tabligh Activities’. Brief Facts of the Case  The petitioners are citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. They had arrived

The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail in the case of Yusuf Usman Shaikh v. the State of Maharashtra. He has been accused of the practice of triple talaq against his second wife. Brief Facts of the Case The petitioner is a police sub-inspector in the Ghatkopar Police Station. His

The Bombay High Court on 5th June allowed the domestic airlines to fill up the middle seats. This is in compliance with the DGCA circular dated 31st May 2020. Brief Facts of the Case  On March 23rd, the Govt. of India had instructed domestic airlines to keep the middle seats

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court heard a PIL filed by Advocate Arvind K. Waghmare. The petitioner prays for the disclosure of the amount collected in the PM-CARES fund. Additionally, he requests its audit by the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India. Contentions of the Petitioner  The petitioner

On 26th May, the Bombay High Court disposed of a writ petition in the case of Ms X vs the State of Maharashtra. It allowed a minor to undergo medical termination of her pregnancy beyond 20 weeks. The father had sexually abused the minor. Brief Facts of the Case  The

The Bombay High Court heard the case of Rashtriya Shramik Aghadi v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. on 12th May. It observed that it was harsh to follow the principle of “no work, no wage” in the present scenario. Brief Facts The suitors are a union of contract labourers. They