Justice R.N. Laddha Archives

Black Magic Act 2013 enacted to curb harmful practices posing serious risk to individuals/society; excludes legitimate religious practices: Bombay HC

The petitioner was invited to join a forty-five-day course, during which he was given a Mantra to chant and after his daily recitations, he alleged that he ended up experiencing significant mental and physical distress that even a medical professional could not alleviate.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC rejects anticipatory bail application of a man who assaulted a senior citizen for allegedly carrying ox/buffalo meat

Applicant along with other people, threatened the informant, a senior citizen aged about 71 years, to throw him off the train and kill him and even hit the informant on face, eyes, and stomach.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC rejects Builder’s pre-arrest bail plea in Building Collapse case leading to loss of lives; calls for thorough investigation

Applicant is alleged to have constructed a four-storey building without necessary permissions and using substandard materials, violating the provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.