Justice Gauri Godse Archives

Bombay HC declares Anchor Group of Company’s director, Hemang Jadavji Shah’s arrest as illegal and unnecessary; orders immediate release

The Court agreed with Hemang Jadavji Shah’s contention that the intention to keep him in custody was to recover the amount that was sought to be settled in the mediation between the petitioner and his family members.

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Operation Sindoor| Read why Bombay HC ordered release of student, who was taken into custody for her alleged Instagram post on India-Pakistan war

At the most, the petitioner’s act of sharing the post can be termed as an indiscretion by a young student still taking education, but still the Sinhagad Academy of Engineering rusticated her.

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Collector’s direction under S.142(1) of Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 to close liquor shop to maintain public peace must be specific and not general: Bombay HC

The Collector’s power under Section 142(1) is not restricted to one place, provided the Collector forms an opinion that it is in the public interest to keep the ‘place’ or ‘places’ closed ‘where’ the intoxicant or hemp is sold.

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Know why Bombay High Court granted bail to alleged Sanatan Sanstha member in UAPA Case

The accused was in custody for the past 5 years, and the prosecution intended to examine almost 417 witnesses, while only 4 witnesses were examined by then.

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COFEPOSA Act | ‘Inordinate delay of 30 years’ compels Bombay High Court to quash 1993 detention order

“The satisfaction of the authorities based on conduct must precede action for prevention based on subjective satisfaction.”