A summary of important cases from today’s causelist of the Bombay High Court..LIST OF CASES.Dr. Noor Jahan Safia Niaz & 1 ANR v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.KK Ghuge v. State of MaharashtraPhantom Films Ltd v. Central Board of Film Certification & AnrLt. Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit v. Union of India & Anr.Bombay High Court.1. Dr. Noor Jahan Safia Niaz & 1 Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors..[Item 902 Court 52- PIL(OS)/106/2014].Bench: VM Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ.A PIL against the prohibition of women inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Haji Ali dargah. This bench had previously reserved its judgement in the matter after hearing the then AG Shrihari Aney, who had opposed such a distinction between men and women..Since the Supreme Court is yet to decide the entry of women in Sabrimala Temple, the matter is listed for directions today..Today in court: Kanade J said that the judgement was ‘almost ready’ and since there were conflicting reports about the apex court’s view on Sabrimala Temple case he asked the state GP to provide a status report and also submit a copy of the HC’s order on Shani Shignapur temple. Raju Moray, appearing for the petitioner then submitted a copy of the order by the bench headed by CJ Waghela in the Shani Shignapur matter..Kanade J has fixed the date for pronouncement of judgement on June 28..2. KK Ghuge v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 901 Court 13- PIL(C)/137/2013].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A PIL by the Nashik Bar association seeking allotment of a minimum of five acres of land for the district court premises in Nashik. The court complex comprises of ten court rooms that are very congested, and lack basic facilities for litigants and lawyers..Yesterday, the state government was directed to file its reply on the question of alloting land..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked..3. Phantom Films Ltd v. Central Board of Film Certification & Anr.[Item 919 Court 31- WPST(OS)/1529/2016].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ.The producers of the movie Udta Punjab moved court yesterday seeking a copy of the order of the review committee that had recommended substantial cuts in order to issue certificate. After recieving a copy of the order, leave to amend the petition was granted..Senior Counsel Ravi Kadam appears for the petitioners..Today in court: Read our detailed report..4. Lt. Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit v. Union of India and Anr.[Item 901 Court 54- APEAL(Cri)/138/2016].Bench: Naresh H Patil, PD Naik JJ.The appellant is the main accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case. The National Investigation agency has dropped all charges under MCOCA Act against him but various other charges under UAPA Act, the IPC, Arms Act etc have been applied. His appeal is against custody and he seeks bail..Shrikant Shivde argued at length yesterday, the hearing will continue today..Today in court: After hearing the public prosecutor, Patil J disposed off the appeal in view of the fresh chargesheet by the NIA and has now asked the appellant to file a fresh appeal.
A summary of important cases from today’s causelist of the Bombay High Court..LIST OF CASES.Dr. Noor Jahan Safia Niaz & 1 ANR v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.KK Ghuge v. State of MaharashtraPhantom Films Ltd v. Central Board of Film Certification & AnrLt. Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit v. Union of India & Anr.Bombay High Court.1. Dr. Noor Jahan Safia Niaz & 1 Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors..[Item 902 Court 52- PIL(OS)/106/2014].Bench: VM Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ.A PIL against the prohibition of women inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Haji Ali dargah. This bench had previously reserved its judgement in the matter after hearing the then AG Shrihari Aney, who had opposed such a distinction between men and women..Since the Supreme Court is yet to decide the entry of women in Sabrimala Temple, the matter is listed for directions today..Today in court: Kanade J said that the judgement was ‘almost ready’ and since there were conflicting reports about the apex court’s view on Sabrimala Temple case he asked the state GP to provide a status report and also submit a copy of the HC’s order on Shani Shignapur temple. Raju Moray, appearing for the petitioner then submitted a copy of the order by the bench headed by CJ Waghela in the Shani Shignapur matter..Kanade J has fixed the date for pronouncement of judgement on June 28..2. KK Ghuge v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 901 Court 13- PIL(C)/137/2013].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A PIL by the Nashik Bar association seeking allotment of a minimum of five acres of land for the district court premises in Nashik. The court complex comprises of ten court rooms that are very congested, and lack basic facilities for litigants and lawyers..Yesterday, the state government was directed to file its reply on the question of alloting land..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked..3. Phantom Films Ltd v. Central Board of Film Certification & Anr.[Item 919 Court 31- WPST(OS)/1529/2016].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ.The producers of the movie Udta Punjab moved court yesterday seeking a copy of the order of the review committee that had recommended substantial cuts in order to issue certificate. After recieving a copy of the order, leave to amend the petition was granted..Senior Counsel Ravi Kadam appears for the petitioners..Today in court: Read our detailed report..4. Lt. Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit v. Union of India and Anr.[Item 901 Court 54- APEAL(Cri)/138/2016].Bench: Naresh H Patil, PD Naik JJ.The appellant is the main accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case. The National Investigation agency has dropped all charges under MCOCA Act against him but various other charges under UAPA Act, the IPC, Arms Act etc have been applied. His appeal is against custody and he seeks bail..Shrikant Shivde argued at length yesterday, the hearing will continue today..Today in court: After hearing the public prosecutor, Patil J disposed off the appeal in view of the fresh chargesheet by the NIA and has now asked the appellant to file a fresh appeal.
