'No open gate’: Bombay HC hints only trial witnesses can challenge Malegaon blast acquittal

'No open gate’: Bombay HC hints only trial witnesses can challenge Malegaon blast acquittal

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Hearing a plea challenging the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed surprise over a victim’s father not becoming a witness during the trial and hinted that an “open gate” is not available to everyone for filing an appeal. A bench headed by Chief … Read more

2008 Malegaon blast: Victims’ kin move Bombay HC to quash acquittal of Pragya, 6 others

2008 Malegaon blast: Victims’ kin move Bombay HC to quash acquittal of Pragya, 6 others

Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Calling the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case as “wrong and bad in law”, six family members of the explosion’s victims have appealed to the Bombay High Court to reverse the Special NIA court’s decision to set free all the seven accused, a lawyer said on Tuesday. Seeking proceedings against … Read more

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar takes oath as Bombay High Court Chief Justice

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar takes oath as Bombay High Court Chief Justice

New Delhi/Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Justice Shree Chandrashekhar took oath as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on Friday at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at Darbar Hall in Raj Bhavan. Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Chief Justice Chandrashekhar. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in the swearing-in … Read more

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay HC

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay HC

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday cleared the appointment of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to … Read more

Centre clears appointment of 14 judges to Bombay HC

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Wednesday cleared the elevation of 14 advocates as judges of the Bombay High Court. “The President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), was pleased to appoint advocates Siddheshwar Sundarrao Thombre, Mehroz Ashraf Khan … Read more

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar to function as Acting Chief Justice of Bombay HC

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday issued a notification appointing Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, shortly after the elevation of incumbent Chief Justice Alok Aradhe to the Supreme Court was cleared. “In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, … Read more

Honor Shailendra Kumar with IIT Bombay National Geosal Leadership Award, 2025

Honor Shailendra Kumar with IIT Bombay National Geosal Leadership Award, 2025

Srinagar, August 7, KDC: Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture Production, Shailendra Kumar, has been honored for promoting geophysical science and technology in recognition of his outstanding leadership, commitment and visionary guidance with the prestigious National Geospatial Leadership Award 2025, especially through effective implementation and expansion of overall agricultural development. The award was presented to today’s … Read more