Procedural lapses do not vitiate inquiry without real prejudice: Bombay HC quashes reinstatement of school peon
The Court held that the School Tribunal’s approach was perverse as it overlooked the actual charges against the peon.
Justice M.M. Sathaye
“Academic marks not measure of earning potential”; Bombay HC enhances Motor Accident Compensation for deceased BHMS student’s family
“Just as it is true that, academically excellent student may or may not earn well, it is also equally true that academically average or even below-average student may earn very well in practice or profession.”
Tenancy continues despite demolition, but eviction justified on landlord’s bona fide requirement & tenant’s prolonged non-user: Bombay HC
“It is clear that the landlord has established the requirement as pleaded and subsequent developments are not such as to completely eclipse or extinguish the bona fide requirement.”
Bombay HC imposes Rs 50,000 costs on litigant for unverified AI- Generated Submissions
“If an AI tool is used in aid of research, it is welcome; however, there is great responsibility upon the party, even an advocate using such tools, to cross verify the references and make sure that the material generated by the computer is really relevant, genuine and in existence.”
Bombay HC: Mere statements by parents about daughter’s emotional distress not sufficient to establish cruelty under Section 498A IPC
“Mere statements that the deceased daughter used to be unhappy and used to weep is not sufficient to conclude beyond reasonable doubt that there was harassment or conduct of such nature and degree that it will drive a woman to commit suicide.”
‘Will facilitate receipt of legal tender’; Bombay HC directs RBI to accept demonetized bank notes worth Rs 20 lakhs seized before deposit deadline
The Income Tax Department stated that it did not intend to seize the bank notes pursuant to which the police authorities returned the same to the petitioners on 14-1-2017.
‘Cannot direct the University to lower cut-off standard’; Bombay HC upholds cancellation of admission after 2 years due to insufficient International Baccalaureate points
If the University gave necessary accommodation of issuing provisional eligibility based on predicted marks and then if the student does not actually score as per prediction, then the College or the University cannot be blamed.
Bombay High Court asks for an affidavit from the State stating how online rummy is a ‘game of skill’ and not a ‘game of chance’
The social worker has impleaded celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar, Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgan, Annu Kapoor, and Shakti Kapoor for promoting online gambling.
Bombay HC directs Department of Social Welfare to create email address, social media handle for reporting instances of manual scavenging
The creation of the social media handle and email address and uploading of the information on the website shall be done by the next date of hearing, i.e., 09-09-2024.
Know why Bombay HC issued directions for strict compliance with Government Circular for providing basic medical facilities at educational institutions
Bombay High Court noted that educational institutions in larger cities have a substantial strength of students and staff members, spending considerable number of hours away from their homes; and medical emergencies could occur due to commuting requirements and other diverse activities within the institution premises. Therefore, a structured approach and mandate of law is required to ensure a ready availability of basic medical facilities on the premises.
Bombay HC holds retired professor entitled to pensionary benefits; directs authorities to perform formalities
The Court emphasised that the respondents did not object to the petitioner’s continuation of service for twenty-three years. Therefore, depriving the petitioner of pensionary benefits on the ground that a formal order of de-reservation was not passed, even though the ingredients were satisfied, would be unjust.
Bombay High Court directs State to provide information regarding effective implementation of Prohibition of Manual Scavengers Act, 2013
At present, as phase one, Bombay High Court directs that information be called from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Thane Municipal Corporation, Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation and MiraBhayander Municipal Corporation.