A summary of the important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, and the Delhi High Court. .LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors.Jairam Ramesh v. Union Of India And Ors.V Vasanthakumar v. HC Bhatia and Ors.Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors.Teesta Atul Setalvad and Anr. v. State of GujaratBoard of Control for Cricket v. Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors.Dr. Vivek Sharma v. Union of India And Anr.State of Gujarat and Anr. v. Gujarat Co-Operative Bar Association & Anr.U/A 143(1) Of The Constitution Of India [Reg: The Punjab Termination Of Agreement Act, 2004]Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr.Hardik Bharatbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat and Anr..Delhi High Court.Khushboo Aggarwal & Anr Vs. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Anr.Rajiv Khosla v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Damini Chawla Vs Union of India & Ors. (Lead matter in a batch of three connected matters)Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High CourtSugandhi Snuff King Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Commissioner (Food Safety) Govt of NCT of DelhiGandhi Tobacco Products v Commissioner (Food Safety) Government of NCT, Delhi.Bombay High Court.Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zoneMangesh Malondkar v. State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors.The High Court On Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra & AnrCleartrip Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Union of India Through Secretary & Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors..[Item 34 in court 1 – SLP(C) 11202/2016].Bench: Chief Justice T Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petition by Maharashtra cricket challenging the decision of the Bombay High court to ban IPL matches in Maharashtra. The matter was mentioned last week..Today in court: This case was not taken up.. 2. Jairam Ramesh v. Union Of India And Ors. .[Item 13 in court 1 – Writ Petition (C) 231/2016].Bench: Chief Justice T Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A public interest litigation filed by former Union minister Jairam Ramesh challenging the passage of Aadhar Bill in Parliament as money bill..Today in court: Justice Thakur said that the Court “wants to hear the Central government” and sought the Attorney General’s presence for the next hearing which will be on May 10..3. V Vasanthakumar v. HC Bhatia and Ors..[Item 31 in court 1 – Writ Petition (C) 36/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petition praying for establishment of National Courts of Appeal at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. The Court had issued notice on February 26 and appointed Senior Advocates KK Venugopal and Salman Khurshid as amicus..The Court had said that it would refer the case to a Constitution Bench. This, despite the Central government’s submission that the establishment of National Court of Appeal was “neither possible nor desirable”..The Court had the asked the Centre and the Amicus Curiae to give their suggestions on the matter so that questions of reference can be framed. The Centre has drafted a detailed response voicing its concerns. You can read Centre’s suggestions here..Today in court: This case was not taken up today..4. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors..[Item 306 in court 4 at 2 pm – Writ Petition (Civil) 373/2006].Bench: Dipak Misra, V Gopala Gowda, Kurian Joseph JJ..Case pertaining to the entry of women into Sabarimala temple. Amicus Curiae Raju Ramachandran has completed his submissions. He argued that even though a case has been decided by the High Court under Article 226 jurisdiction, there is no bar on an Article 32 writ petition being filed on the same issue..Today in court: Senior Advocate KK Venugopal commenced his arguments on behalf of Travancore Devaswom Board. He submitted that the restriction on women between the age group 10 to 50 is a reasonable classification and not discriminatory. The hearing will continue on May 2..5. Teesta Atul Setalvad and Anr. v. State of Gujarat.[Item 302 in court 3– Crl Appeal 338/2015].Bench: JS Khehar, Madan Lokur, C Nagappan JJ. .Case pertaining to investigation of activist Teesta Setalvad for allegedly misappropriating funds collected for building a museum of resistance at Gulbarg Housing Society where over 60 persons were killed during the riots of 2002..Today in court: This case was mentioned by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal since the Bench was hearing another case. The court gave permission to Sibal to mention the matter later to get Teesta Setalvad’s bail extended..6. Board of Control for Cricket v. Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors..[Item 301 in court 1 at 2 pm – Civil Appeal 4235/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FML Kalifulla J..The hearing pertaining to the implementation of the Lodha Panel Committee report. The Committee had suggested among other things, a bar on ministers occupying positions in BCCI and legalising betting in cricket. Various State cricket Associations are making their submissions now..Today in court: This case could not be tracked..7. Dr. Vivek Sharma v. Union of India And Anr..[Item 1 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 117/2015].Bench: Chief Justice T Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The court refused to entertain this petition seeking adequate security cover for districts courts across India. The court, however, granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the High court..8. State of Gujarat and Anr. v. Gujarat Co-Operative Bar Association & Anr..[Item 8 in court 1- IA 2/2016 in CA 440/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU lalit JJ..This case pertains to the appointment procedure followed by the Government for appointing the President of the Gujarat State Co-operative Tribunal and members of the Board of nominees is unconstitutional. Read more about the case here..Today in court: The Court today extended the time granted to make appointments, by another 3 months. It also asked the government to bring the direction of the Court to make appointments, to the notice of the Chief Justice of the High Court..9. U/A 143(1) Of The Constitution Of India [Reg: The Punjab Termination Of Agreement Act, 2004].[Item 501 in court 2 – Spl.Ref. 1/2004].Bench: Anil R Dave, PC Ghose, Shiva Kirti Singh, AK Goel, Amitava Roy JJ..A 2014 special reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143 concerning water sharing between Punjab and other States. The Court had ordered status quo to be maintained with respect to the canal land. Read more here..Today in court: Senior Advocate Ram Jethmalani is making his submissions for State of Punjab. He will resume his arguments on April 29..10. Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr..[Item 41 in court 4 – Writ Petition (Civil) 793/2014].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..A petition challenging the Constitutional validity of provisions in Maharashtra Police (Second Amendment) Act which bans dance performances at bars and hotels in Maharashtra. The Court had directed the Maharashtra government to issue licenses to the dance bars within 10 days subject to the fulfilment of the license conditions..However, when the matter was last heard, Senior Advocate Jayant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner Association, had submitted before the court that the said direction had not been complied with which irked the Bench. The Bench had then proceeded to direct the State government comply with its direction before the next hearing and file a compliance affidavit. It had also sought the presence of the concerned police officer..Today in court: Maharashtra government today submitted on affidavit that it has not granted licenses to majority of the applicants since they did not meet the conditions laid down by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court did not receive the State’s submissions well time and again remarking that post-license conditions should not be confused with pre-license conditions. It has clarified the same in its order and has asked the state to grant licenses to applicants in accordance with its order. The case will now be heard on May 10..11. Hardik Bharatbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat and Anr.[Item 307 in court 7 – SLP (CRL) 9429/2015].Bench: Ranjan Gogoi, Arun Mishra, PC Pant JJ..A petition by Hardik Patel seeking the quashing of the sedition case lodged against him. On October 27, 2015, the Gujarat High Court had rejected his plea following which Patel had appealed to the Supreme Court..Today in court: This case was adjourned to April 29..Delhi High Court.1. Khushboo Aggarwal & Anr Vs. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Anr..[Item 26, Court 1- W.P.(C) 171/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petition challenging the second part of the TRAI notification on call drops which made it mandatory for the telecom companies to notify customers on dropped calls..Today in Court- This case was not taken up..2. Rajiv Khosla v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 18, Court 1- W.P.(C) 3248/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition filed by DHCBA President Rajiv Khosla challenging the 2nd phase of Odd-Even Scheme’s applicability to lawyers. On the last date of hearing, the Bench issued notice to the Delhi Government and posted the case for hearing on April 25..Today in Court- The Bench asked the Delhi Government whether lawyers could be exempted from the Scheme. The Government was granted time to reply to the suggestion by the next date of hearing on April 27. You can read the detailed report here. .3. Damini Chawla Vs Union of India & Ors. (Lead matter in a batch of three connected matters).[Item 20-24, Court 1- WP (C) 8749/2014].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions seeking directions from the Court to the Central Government on regulating radio taxis in the capital region..Damini, in her petition, has claimed that many radio taxis were violating the Radio taxi Scheme of 2006..Today in Court- After granting further time for completion of pleadings, this case was adjourned to July 26..4. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 37-47, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Today in Court- This case was not taken up..5. Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High Court.[Item 32, Court 6- W.P.(C) 2104/2016].Bench- Najmi Waziri, Sanjiv Khanna JJ..Petition challenging quashing of the answer key for Delhi Judicial Service Examination of 2015. The Bench had previously issued notice in the case..Today in Court- This case will be heard tomorrow..6. Sugandhi Snuff King Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Commissioner (Food Safety) Govt of NCT of Delhi.[Item 42-43, Court 10- WP (C) 3362/2015].Bench: Manmohan J..Check evening updates..7. Gandhi Tobacco Products v Commissioner (Food Safety) Government of NCT, Delhi.[Item 62, Court 10- W.P.(C) 3415/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This item was taken up along item 42 and pertains to a challenge to the tobacco ban put in place by the Delhi Government. The Bench issued notice and adjourned both matters to be heard on May 3..Bombay High Court.1. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zone.[Item 10 Court 52- WP(OS)/1720/2014].Bench: CJ DH Waghela, MS Sonak J.Petition regarding the dumping at Kanjurmarg site and the boundary wall that covers the entire 141 hectares of the compound. Today the civic body is expected to give a time limit on the demolition of the compound wall. For more read our detailed report..Today in court: Chief Justice did not sit today..2. Mangesh Malondkar v. State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors..[Item 18 Court 13- PIL(OS)/31/2014].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.Stalls given to Persons With Disability (PWD’s) by the BMC are reallocated after the death of the concerned individual. This PIL sought an interim stay on the same which the court had granted..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..3. The High Court on its own motion v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 20 Court 13- PIL(OS)/115/2014].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A suo motu PIL concerned with the conditions in the children’s home and observation home in Umrakhadi, Dongri. On 25 January this year, government pleader Poornima Kantharia had submitted a compliance report detailing the improvements made in the living conditions for the children. Senior counsel Rajiv Patil is amicus in the case, he will be recommending the name of an NGO today that can conduct checks to ensure compliances..Today in court: Rajiv Patil named three different NGO’s that do similar work for children homes across the city. He suggested that a joint committee, comprising of these NGO’s should be formed which can decide on conducting unannounced checks in these homes..Oka J asked the state to reply to the queries raised and also consider widening the scope of such a committee comprising of experts from the field. The matter will now be heard on May 2..4. ClearTrip Pvt Ltd & Ors v The Union of India Through Secretary & Ors.[Item 9 Court 31- WP(C)/1088/2016].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ..A petition filed earlier this year by the online travel portal against the possible arrest of its employees. It appears that the petition was moved following the arrest of MakeMyTrip (MMT) officials in Delhi were arrested following allegations of tax evasion. The MMT matter is currently being heard by the Delhi High Court. Senior counsel V Sreedharan, briefed by PDS Legal, is appearing for Cleartrip..Today in court: This matter was adjourned, no further details are available at this point.
A summary of the important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, and the Delhi High Court. .LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors.Jairam Ramesh v. Union Of India And Ors.V Vasanthakumar v. HC Bhatia and Ors.Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors.Teesta Atul Setalvad and Anr. v. State of GujaratBoard of Control for Cricket v. Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors.Dr. Vivek Sharma v. Union of India And Anr.State of Gujarat and Anr. v. Gujarat Co-Operative Bar Association & Anr.U/A 143(1) Of The Constitution Of India [Reg: The Punjab Termination Of Agreement Act, 2004]Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr.Hardik Bharatbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat and Anr..Delhi High Court.Khushboo Aggarwal & Anr Vs. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Anr.Rajiv Khosla v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Damini Chawla Vs Union of India & Ors. (Lead matter in a batch of three connected matters)Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High CourtSugandhi Snuff King Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Commissioner (Food Safety) Govt of NCT of DelhiGandhi Tobacco Products v Commissioner (Food Safety) Government of NCT, Delhi.Bombay High Court.Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zoneMangesh Malondkar v. State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors.The High Court On Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra & AnrCleartrip Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Union of India Through Secretary & Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors..[Item 34 in court 1 – SLP(C) 11202/2016].Bench: Chief Justice T Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petition by Maharashtra cricket challenging the decision of the Bombay High court to ban IPL matches in Maharashtra. The matter was mentioned last week..Today in court: This case was not taken up.. 2. Jairam Ramesh v. Union Of India And Ors. .[Item 13 in court 1 – Writ Petition (C) 231/2016].Bench: Chief Justice T Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A public interest litigation filed by former Union minister Jairam Ramesh challenging the passage of Aadhar Bill in Parliament as money bill..Today in court: Justice Thakur said that the Court “wants to hear the Central government” and sought the Attorney General’s presence for the next hearing which will be on May 10..3. V Vasanthakumar v. HC Bhatia and Ors..[Item 31 in court 1 – Writ Petition (C) 36/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petition praying for establishment of National Courts of Appeal at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. The Court had issued notice on February 26 and appointed Senior Advocates KK Venugopal and Salman Khurshid as amicus..The Court had said that it would refer the case to a Constitution Bench. This, despite the Central government’s submission that the establishment of National Court of Appeal was “neither possible nor desirable”..The Court had the asked the Centre and the Amicus Curiae to give their suggestions on the matter so that questions of reference can be framed. The Centre has drafted a detailed response voicing its concerns. You can read Centre’s suggestions here..Today in court: This case was not taken up today..4. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors..[Item 306 in court 4 at 2 pm – Writ Petition (Civil) 373/2006].Bench: Dipak Misra, V Gopala Gowda, Kurian Joseph JJ..Case pertaining to the entry of women into Sabarimala temple. Amicus Curiae Raju Ramachandran has completed his submissions. He argued that even though a case has been decided by the High Court under Article 226 jurisdiction, there is no bar on an Article 32 writ petition being filed on the same issue..Today in court: Senior Advocate KK Venugopal commenced his arguments on behalf of Travancore Devaswom Board. He submitted that the restriction on women between the age group 10 to 50 is a reasonable classification and not discriminatory. The hearing will continue on May 2..5. Teesta Atul Setalvad and Anr. v. State of Gujarat.[Item 302 in court 3– Crl Appeal 338/2015].Bench: JS Khehar, Madan Lokur, C Nagappan JJ. .Case pertaining to investigation of activist Teesta Setalvad for allegedly misappropriating funds collected for building a museum of resistance at Gulbarg Housing Society where over 60 persons were killed during the riots of 2002..Today in court: This case was mentioned by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal since the Bench was hearing another case. The court gave permission to Sibal to mention the matter later to get Teesta Setalvad’s bail extended..6. Board of Control for Cricket v. Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors..[Item 301 in court 1 at 2 pm – Civil Appeal 4235/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FML Kalifulla J..The hearing pertaining to the implementation of the Lodha Panel Committee report. The Committee had suggested among other things, a bar on ministers occupying positions in BCCI and legalising betting in cricket. Various State cricket Associations are making their submissions now..Today in court: This case could not be tracked..7. Dr. Vivek Sharma v. Union of India And Anr..[Item 1 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 117/2015].Bench: Chief Justice T Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The court refused to entertain this petition seeking adequate security cover for districts courts across India. The court, however, granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the High court..8. State of Gujarat and Anr. v. Gujarat Co-Operative Bar Association & Anr..[Item 8 in court 1- IA 2/2016 in CA 440/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU lalit JJ..This case pertains to the appointment procedure followed by the Government for appointing the President of the Gujarat State Co-operative Tribunal and members of the Board of nominees is unconstitutional. Read more about the case here..Today in court: The Court today extended the time granted to make appointments, by another 3 months. It also asked the government to bring the direction of the Court to make appointments, to the notice of the Chief Justice of the High Court..9. U/A 143(1) Of The Constitution Of India [Reg: The Punjab Termination Of Agreement Act, 2004].[Item 501 in court 2 – Spl.Ref. 1/2004].Bench: Anil R Dave, PC Ghose, Shiva Kirti Singh, AK Goel, Amitava Roy JJ..A 2014 special reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143 concerning water sharing between Punjab and other States. The Court had ordered status quo to be maintained with respect to the canal land. Read more here..Today in court: Senior Advocate Ram Jethmalani is making his submissions for State of Punjab. He will resume his arguments on April 29..10. Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr..[Item 41 in court 4 – Writ Petition (Civil) 793/2014].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..A petition challenging the Constitutional validity of provisions in Maharashtra Police (Second Amendment) Act which bans dance performances at bars and hotels in Maharashtra. The Court had directed the Maharashtra government to issue licenses to the dance bars within 10 days subject to the fulfilment of the license conditions..However, when the matter was last heard, Senior Advocate Jayant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner Association, had submitted before the court that the said direction had not been complied with which irked the Bench. The Bench had then proceeded to direct the State government comply with its direction before the next hearing and file a compliance affidavit. It had also sought the presence of the concerned police officer..Today in court: Maharashtra government today submitted on affidavit that it has not granted licenses to majority of the applicants since they did not meet the conditions laid down by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court did not receive the State’s submissions well time and again remarking that post-license conditions should not be confused with pre-license conditions. It has clarified the same in its order and has asked the state to grant licenses to applicants in accordance with its order. The case will now be heard on May 10..11. Hardik Bharatbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat and Anr.[Item 307 in court 7 – SLP (CRL) 9429/2015].Bench: Ranjan Gogoi, Arun Mishra, PC Pant JJ..A petition by Hardik Patel seeking the quashing of the sedition case lodged against him. On October 27, 2015, the Gujarat High Court had rejected his plea following which Patel had appealed to the Supreme Court..Today in court: This case was adjourned to April 29..Delhi High Court.1. Khushboo Aggarwal & Anr Vs. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Anr..[Item 26, Court 1- W.P.(C) 171/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petition challenging the second part of the TRAI notification on call drops which made it mandatory for the telecom companies to notify customers on dropped calls..Today in Court- This case was not taken up..2. Rajiv Khosla v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 18, Court 1- W.P.(C) 3248/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition filed by DHCBA President Rajiv Khosla challenging the 2nd phase of Odd-Even Scheme’s applicability to lawyers. On the last date of hearing, the Bench issued notice to the Delhi Government and posted the case for hearing on April 25..Today in Court- The Bench asked the Delhi Government whether lawyers could be exempted from the Scheme. The Government was granted time to reply to the suggestion by the next date of hearing on April 27. You can read the detailed report here. .3. Damini Chawla Vs Union of India & Ors. (Lead matter in a batch of three connected matters).[Item 20-24, Court 1- WP (C) 8749/2014].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions seeking directions from the Court to the Central Government on regulating radio taxis in the capital region..Damini, in her petition, has claimed that many radio taxis were violating the Radio taxi Scheme of 2006..Today in Court- After granting further time for completion of pleadings, this case was adjourned to July 26..4. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 37-47, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Today in Court- This case was not taken up..5. Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High Court.[Item 32, Court 6- W.P.(C) 2104/2016].Bench- Najmi Waziri, Sanjiv Khanna JJ..Petition challenging quashing of the answer key for Delhi Judicial Service Examination of 2015. The Bench had previously issued notice in the case..Today in Court- This case will be heard tomorrow..6. Sugandhi Snuff King Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Commissioner (Food Safety) Govt of NCT of Delhi.[Item 42-43, Court 10- WP (C) 3362/2015].Bench: Manmohan J..Check evening updates..7. Gandhi Tobacco Products v Commissioner (Food Safety) Government of NCT, Delhi.[Item 62, Court 10- W.P.(C) 3415/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This item was taken up along item 42 and pertains to a challenge to the tobacco ban put in place by the Delhi Government. The Bench issued notice and adjourned both matters to be heard on May 3..Bombay High Court.1. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zone.[Item 10 Court 52- WP(OS)/1720/2014].Bench: CJ DH Waghela, MS Sonak J.Petition regarding the dumping at Kanjurmarg site and the boundary wall that covers the entire 141 hectares of the compound. Today the civic body is expected to give a time limit on the demolition of the compound wall. For more read our detailed report..Today in court: Chief Justice did not sit today..2. Mangesh Malondkar v. State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors..[Item 18 Court 13- PIL(OS)/31/2014].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.Stalls given to Persons With Disability (PWD’s) by the BMC are reallocated after the death of the concerned individual. This PIL sought an interim stay on the same which the court had granted..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..3. The High Court on its own motion v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 20 Court 13- PIL(OS)/115/2014].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A suo motu PIL concerned with the conditions in the children’s home and observation home in Umrakhadi, Dongri. On 25 January this year, government pleader Poornima Kantharia had submitted a compliance report detailing the improvements made in the living conditions for the children. Senior counsel Rajiv Patil is amicus in the case, he will be recommending the name of an NGO today that can conduct checks to ensure compliances..Today in court: Rajiv Patil named three different NGO’s that do similar work for children homes across the city. He suggested that a joint committee, comprising of these NGO’s should be formed which can decide on conducting unannounced checks in these homes..Oka J asked the state to reply to the queries raised and also consider widening the scope of such a committee comprising of experts from the field. The matter will now be heard on May 2..4. ClearTrip Pvt Ltd & Ors v The Union of India Through Secretary & Ors.[Item 9 Court 31- WP(C)/1088/2016].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ..A petition filed earlier this year by the online travel portal against the possible arrest of its employees. It appears that the petition was moved following the arrest of MakeMyTrip (MMT) officials in Delhi were arrested following allegations of tax evasion. The MMT matter is currently being heard by the Delhi High Court. Senior counsel V Sreedharan, briefed by PDS Legal, is appearing for Cleartrip..Today in court: This matter was adjourned, no further details are available at this point.