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Topic: Bombay HC

‘Criminalising consensual teenage relationships burdens courts’ — Bombay HC acquits man in rape case

In 10 July ruling in case stemming from 25-year-old man's relationship with 17.5-year-old, Bombay HC says age of consent at 18 is 'criminalising consensual adolescence/teenage relationships'.

Why Bombay HC allowed abortion after 33 weeks — ‘law does not have all the answers’

The court allowed a married woman to terminate her pregnancy against the medical board's advice, adding that refusal on the ground of delay denies her right to reproductive autonomy.

How 37 acres of grazing land in Washim landed Maharashtra minister Abdul Sattar in a fix

Opposition is gunning for Sattar’s resignation citing HC order that he allegedly sanctioned illegal regularisation of public utility land in favour of individual against SC order.

Bombay HC admits Goa govt’s plea challenging Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal in 2013 rape case

Panaji: The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on Saturday admitted the state government's application challenging the acquittal of journalist Tarun Tejpal in...

Man who touched woman’s feet without consent is guilty, same applies to any body part: Bombay HC

Neighbour crept into the woman’s house at night and sat on her bed while her husband was away. HC says act showed ‘sexual intent’ and violated the woman’s ‘inherent modesty’.

No positive evidence to show Aryan Khan, 2 others conspired to commit drug-related offences: Bombay HC

A single bench of Justice N W Sambre had on 28 October granted bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and a fashion model Munmun Dhamecha with a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each.

Bombay HC to hear Aryan Khan’s bail plea in cruise drugs case on 26 October

A special NDPS court rejected his bail plea Wednesday. Khan was arrested on 3 October after the NCB raided a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast & claimed to have seized drugs.

Anil Deshmukh moves Bombay HC, seeks quashing of ED summons in money laundering case

The ED had initiated a probe against Deshmukh, who allegedly misused his position & collected Rs 4.70 crore from bars, restaurants in Mumbai through dismissed officer Sachin Waze.

Families with 1 flat shouldn’t have 4-5 cars, says Bombay HC on PIL for parking space issues

The bench was hearing a PIL challenging a govt notification amending the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations Rules, permitting developers to reduce parking space.

Why is Centre’s approval needed to start door-to-door vaccination? Bombay HC asks Maharashtra

The state govt Tuesday filed an affidavit in the HC, saying home vaccination on an experimental basis can be started, but only for those who are completely immobile or bedridden.

On Camera

UPSC Civil Services Exam has been reduced to a memory test. That’s not how you select officers

India’s civil services were once called the ‘steel frame’. But steel is forged in fire, not moulded in a coaching class. While dilution has made the exam easier, it has also made it harder to find the game-changers we need.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.