A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.State Of Tamil Nadu v. State Of Kerala & Anr.Manoj Kumar Kaushal v. Union Of India And Ors.India For Rule Of Law (Ngo) And Anr v. Union Of IndiaYogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr.V Vasanthakumar v. HC Bhatia and Ors.Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of DelhiIndian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors.Aziz Qureshi Vs Union of India & Ors.Massimilano Latorre And Ors. v. Union Of India And OrsAmod Kumar Kanth v. Asso. Of Victim Of Uphaar Tragedy & Ors.Delhi And Distt. Cricket Association v. Municipal Corporation Of Delhi And Ors.RP Luthra v. The Supreme Court Of India And Ors.Board of Control for Cricket v. Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors..Bombay High Court.Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zoneAhmad M Abdi v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors.Association of Hospitals Mumbai v. State of MaharashtraJanhit Manch & Anr v. Union of India & 4 Ors.Loksatta Movement & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. State Of Tamil Nadu v. State Of Kerala & Anr..[Item 1 in court 1 – IA 25/2015, IA 26/2015, IA 27/2015 & IA 1/2015 in I.A. 25/2015 in Orgnl.Suit 3/2006].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Case pertaining to Mullaperiyaar water dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This was an application filed by Tamil Nadu to modify the court’s judgment and task the CISF with the security of the dam. Chief Justice Thakur, however, was unimpressed and said that a judgment of the court can be modified only by way of review petition and not by filing interim applications..“This has become a habit. Filing applications! File a review if you want to modify the judgment”, he remarked. .The government of Tamil Nadu then withdrew the application..Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi appeared for Tamil Nadu while Senior Advocate Harish Salve appeared for Kerala..2. Manoj Kumar Kaushal v. Union Of India And Ors..[Item 13 in court 1 – WP (Crl.) 55/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The Court posted the case for May 6 after asking ASG Maninder Singh to take instructions in the matter..3. India For Rule Of Law (Ngo) And Anr v. Union Of India.[Item 15 in court 1 – WP (Civil) 214/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..4. Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr..[Item 30 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 422/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A petition filed by advocate Yogesh Gupta seeking the stoppage of ward-wise counting of votes on the ground that the declaration of result of every polling booth violates the right to privacy. The Court had issued notice in this case on May 12, 2014. In accordance with the directions of the Court, the Centre had submitted the report of the Law Commission on April 27..When the case was heard on July 3, 2015 ASG Neeraj Kishan Kaul had said that the Ministry of Law has been intimated about the issue. He had sought time for discussion with stakeholders. Hence, the Court had adjourned the case for 3 months..Today in court: The matter was adjourned after Election Commission sought time for discussion with political parties to come to an acceptable solution with regard to “Totaliser” – a new machine which prevents disclosure of voting pattern during counting to enhance voter secrecy. The case will now be taken up in July..5. 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 and Salman Khurshid as amicus..When the matter was last heard, 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 matter has now been posted for hearing before a 3-judge Bench. Read more here..Today in court: The case was adjourned after AG Mukul Rohatgi sought a weeks time. The case will now be heard on April 25..6. Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of Delhi.[Item 49 in court 4 – Writ Petition (C) 514/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..Case pertaining to the Delhi judicial service exams of 2014. The Supreme Court had entrusted retired judge Justice PV Reddy to revaluate the exam sheets of those who had qualified preliminary exam but failed to qualify the main exam. Justice Reddy had submitted his report to the Court in sealed cover..As per the report, marks of many candidates had increased and 12 more candidates had qualified the main exam. Justice Reddy had, however, concluded there was nothing unfair in the previous evaluation of the answer sheets. The court had accepted the report of Justice PV Reddy and directed the High Court to conduct the interview of 12 candidates who have qualified the main exam within 4 weeks. Read more here..Today in court: Delhi High Court today informed the Court that 12 more candidates were called for interview. 11 candidates attended the interview and all of them have been selected. The Court proceeded to record the same in its order..Advocate Prashant Bhushan also submitted a few suggestions to the court for improving transparency in the conduct of the exam. The Court has now asked the Delhi High Court to respond to the same. The matter will now be heard on July 19. Read the full story here..7. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors..[Item 305 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. The State government has filed its response, changing its stand and saying that women cannot be permitted in the temple since the practice flows from the temple deity’s celibacy vows. The petitioners have commenced their arguments..Today in court: Senior Advocate Indira Jaising made her submissions for the NGO, Happy to Bleed. She argued that the rules and the notification which bars women from entering the temple are violative of Article 14. Hearing will continue on April 18..8. Aziz Qureshi Vs Union of India & Ors. .[Item 502 in Court No 1- WP (C) 763/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FMI Kalifulla, SA Bobde, R. Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ. .A petition filed by former Mizoram Governor Aziz Qureshi, after he was removed from the post in 2014. The Bench has to decide the scope of Article 156 (1), and the circumstances and manner in which a Governor can be removed from the post..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..9. Massimilano Latorre And Ors. v. Union Of India And Ors.[Item 301 in court 2 – SLP(C) 20370/2012].Bench: Anil R Dave, Kurian Joseph, Amitava Roy JJ..Case pertaining to Italian marines. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today. The case will now be taken up on April 26..10. Amod Kumar Kanth v. Asso. Of Victim Of Uphaar Tragedy & Ors..[Item 6 in court 3 – SLP(CRL.) 9409/2013].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..An appeal filed by Amod Kumar Kanth, who was the licensing authority at the time of Uphaar cinema tragedy. He was summoned by Metropolitan Magistrate for offences under Sections 304- A, 337 and 338 of IPC. He sought quashing of the summons at the Delhi High Court but the High Court had dismissed his petition prompting this appeal..Today in court: The court today directed that the matter be posted for final hearing after 6 weeks. It is likely to be heard on July 12..11. Delhi And Distt. Cricket Association v. Municipal Corporation Of Delhi And Ors..[Item 31 in court 3 – SLP(C) 7993-7994/2016].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..This is petition filed by Delhi and District Cricket Association (petitioner) against a Delhi High Court order dismissing its application seeking restoration of a plea for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from South Delhi Municipal Corporation for the Ferozshah Kotla stadium..Today in court: The court today dismissed the case..12. RP Luthra v. The Supreme Court Of India And Ors..[Item 47 in court 3 – WP (Civil) 226/2016].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case was dismissed..13. 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..When the matter was last heard, the court had observed that there is a need for structural reforms in BCCI to make it more transparent and credible..Today in court: Various State cricket associations are making their submissions. The hearing will continue on April 18..Bombay High Court.1. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zone.[Item 905 Court 52- W.P(OS)/1720/2014].Bench: CJ DH Waghela, MS Sonak J.Petition regarding the dumping at Kanjurmarg site and the boundary wall that covers the site. For more details read the previous order..Today in court: The arguements were restricted to the boundary wall around the entire 141 hectare Kanjurmarg site, that the BMC has refused pull down despite earlier orders..SU Kamdar, appearing for the corporation stated that they have sought permission from MCZMA for allowing the boundary wall to remain intact, reply is pending..Chief Justice Waghela expressed his unhappiness at the fact that the BMC had failed to demolish the boundary wall despite the court’s directions. He has now directed Sharmila Deshmukh, appearing for MCZMA to ensure that an officer who is aware of the entire situation and can assist the court in finding a legal solution to the problem, is present at the next hearing..The matter has now been adjourned to April 20..2. Ahmad M Abdi v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..[Item 10 Court 13- PIL(OS)/57/2012].Bench: AS Oka and PD Naik JJ.The PIL, heard with a bunch of connected matters, is regarding allotment of new premises for the High Court. The state government is yet to take a final decision in the matter, although there has been talk of the new site being located in Bandra..Today in court: Acting AG, Rohit Deo submitted that a consultant is yet to be hired by the state for ensuring demarcation of plot from the new developement plan. He said that an exact estimate of total area for the new building as well as chambers for lawyers will be given after a period of three months. The State has now been directed to file an affidavit detailing the outer limit for such allotment..The matter will now be heard on May 5..3. The Association of Hospitals Mumbai v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 12 Court 13- APPI(Cri)/22/2014].Bench: AS Oka and PD Naik JJ.This application is in relation to CRPIL/42/2014 which was filed after a patient was detained by the Seven Hills Hospital authorities for non-payment of dues..The major issues raised by the petitioner’s lawyer, Diwakar Dwivedi, are whether hospitals can detain patients for non-payment of bills and possible solutions for patients in case of false billing by the hospitals..For more details read our previous report..Today in court: Amicus VA Thorat, submitted that since multi-speciality clinics and hospitals have branches all over the country, any legislation at the state level will be ineffective. Hence there was a need for a central legislation. .State has been asked to formulate a grievance redressal mechanism within a month from today for tackling the issues raised in the petition.(mistreatment, overchanging etc.).Unless detereent measures (like application of criminal law for unlawful detention) are taken this problem will re-occur- Oka J said..Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh has now been asked to appear in the matter to give a reply on the issues raised. Next date of hearing is June 15..4. Janhit Manch & Anr v Union of India & 4 Ors..[Item 35 Court 13- PIL(OS)/89/2010].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.The PIL seeks proper implementation of safety and security measures at all beaches in the state. A government resolution dated 8/9/2006 was issued but it is yet to be implemented properly..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..5. Loksatta Movement & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..[Item 901 Court 43- PILST(OS)/33/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Karnik JJ.The Petitioner contends that the IPL matches in the state will result in a wastage of approximately 60 lakh litres of water. The petitioners seek relocation of these matches outside the state due to a severe shortage of water..Yesterday, the court had asked BCCI certain questions to which a reply will be filed today..Today in court: Read our detailed report.
A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.State Of Tamil Nadu v. State Of Kerala & Anr.Manoj Kumar Kaushal v. Union Of India And Ors.India For Rule Of Law (Ngo) And Anr v. Union Of IndiaYogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr.V Vasanthakumar v. HC Bhatia and Ors.Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of DelhiIndian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors.Aziz Qureshi Vs Union of India & Ors.Massimilano Latorre And Ors. v. Union Of India And OrsAmod Kumar Kanth v. Asso. Of Victim Of Uphaar Tragedy & Ors.Delhi And Distt. Cricket Association v. Municipal Corporation Of Delhi And Ors.RP Luthra v. The Supreme Court Of India And Ors.Board of Control for Cricket v. Cricket Association of Bihar & Ors..Bombay High Court.Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zoneAhmad M Abdi v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors.Association of Hospitals Mumbai v. State of MaharashtraJanhit Manch & Anr v. Union of India & 4 Ors.Loksatta Movement & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. State Of Tamil Nadu v. State Of Kerala & Anr..[Item 1 in court 1 – IA 25/2015, IA 26/2015, IA 27/2015 & IA 1/2015 in I.A. 25/2015 in Orgnl.Suit 3/2006].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Case pertaining to Mullaperiyaar water dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This was an application filed by Tamil Nadu to modify the court’s judgment and task the CISF with the security of the dam. Chief Justice Thakur, however, was unimpressed and said that a judgment of the court can be modified only by way of review petition and not by filing interim applications..“This has become a habit. Filing applications! File a review if you want to modify the judgment”, he remarked. .The government of Tamil Nadu then withdrew the application..Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi appeared for Tamil Nadu while Senior Advocate Harish Salve appeared for Kerala..2. Manoj Kumar Kaushal v. Union Of India And Ors..[Item 13 in court 1 – WP (Crl.) 55/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The Court posted the case for May 6 after asking ASG Maninder Singh to take instructions in the matter..3. India For Rule Of Law (Ngo) And Anr v. Union Of India.[Item 15 in court 1 – WP (Civil) 214/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..4. Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr..[Item 30 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 422/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A petition filed by advocate Yogesh Gupta seeking the stoppage of ward-wise counting of votes on the ground that the declaration of result of every polling booth violates the right to privacy. The Court had issued notice in this case on May 12, 2014. In accordance with the directions of the Court, the Centre had submitted the report of the Law Commission on April 27..When the case was heard on July 3, 2015 ASG Neeraj Kishan Kaul had said that the Ministry of Law has been intimated about the issue. He had sought time for discussion with stakeholders. Hence, the Court had adjourned the case for 3 months..Today in court: The matter was adjourned after Election Commission sought time for discussion with political parties to come to an acceptable solution with regard to “Totaliser” – a new machine which prevents disclosure of voting pattern during counting to enhance voter secrecy. The case will now be taken up in July..5. 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 and Salman Khurshid as amicus..When the matter was last heard, 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 matter has now been posted for hearing before a 3-judge Bench. Read more here..Today in court: The case was adjourned after AG Mukul Rohatgi sought a weeks time. The case will now be heard on April 25..6. Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of Delhi.[Item 49 in court 4 – Writ Petition (C) 514/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..Case pertaining to the Delhi judicial service exams of 2014. The Supreme Court had entrusted retired judge Justice PV Reddy to revaluate the exam sheets of those who had qualified preliminary exam but failed to qualify the main exam. Justice Reddy had submitted his report to the Court in sealed cover..As per the report, marks of many candidates had increased and 12 more candidates had qualified the main exam. Justice Reddy had, however, concluded there was nothing unfair in the previous evaluation of the answer sheets. The court had accepted the report of Justice PV Reddy and directed the High Court to conduct the interview of 12 candidates who have qualified the main exam within 4 weeks. Read more here..Today in court: Delhi High Court today informed the Court that 12 more candidates were called for interview. 11 candidates attended the interview and all of them have been selected. The Court proceeded to record the same in its order..Advocate Prashant Bhushan also submitted a few suggestions to the court for improving transparency in the conduct of the exam. The Court has now asked the Delhi High Court to respond to the same. The matter will now be heard on July 19. Read the full story here..7. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors..[Item 305 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. The State government has filed its response, changing its stand and saying that women cannot be permitted in the temple since the practice flows from the temple deity’s celibacy vows. The petitioners have commenced their arguments..Today in court: Senior Advocate Indira Jaising made her submissions for the NGO, Happy to Bleed. She argued that the rules and the notification which bars women from entering the temple are violative of Article 14. Hearing will continue on April 18..8. Aziz Qureshi Vs Union of India & Ors. .[Item 502 in Court No 1- WP (C) 763/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FMI Kalifulla, SA Bobde, R. Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ. .A petition filed by former Mizoram Governor Aziz Qureshi, after he was removed from the post in 2014. The Bench has to decide the scope of Article 156 (1), and the circumstances and manner in which a Governor can be removed from the post..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..9. Massimilano Latorre And Ors. v. Union Of India And Ors.[Item 301 in court 2 – SLP(C) 20370/2012].Bench: Anil R Dave, Kurian Joseph, Amitava Roy JJ..Case pertaining to Italian marines. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today. The case will now be taken up on April 26..10. Amod Kumar Kanth v. Asso. Of Victim Of Uphaar Tragedy & Ors..[Item 6 in court 3 – SLP(CRL.) 9409/2013].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..An appeal filed by Amod Kumar Kanth, who was the licensing authority at the time of Uphaar cinema tragedy. He was summoned by Metropolitan Magistrate for offences under Sections 304- A, 337 and 338 of IPC. He sought quashing of the summons at the Delhi High Court but the High Court had dismissed his petition prompting this appeal..Today in court: The court today directed that the matter be posted for final hearing after 6 weeks. It is likely to be heard on July 12..11. Delhi And Distt. Cricket Association v. Municipal Corporation Of Delhi And Ors..[Item 31 in court 3 – SLP(C) 7993-7994/2016].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..This is petition filed by Delhi and District Cricket Association (petitioner) against a Delhi High Court order dismissing its application seeking restoration of a plea for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from South Delhi Municipal Corporation for the Ferozshah Kotla stadium..Today in court: The court today dismissed the case..12. RP Luthra v. The Supreme Court Of India And Ors..[Item 47 in court 3 – WP (Civil) 226/2016].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case was dismissed..13. 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..When the matter was last heard, the court had observed that there is a need for structural reforms in BCCI to make it more transparent and credible..Today in court: Various State cricket associations are making their submissions. The hearing will continue on April 18..Bombay High Court.1. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zone.[Item 905 Court 52- W.P(OS)/1720/2014].Bench: CJ DH Waghela, MS Sonak J.Petition regarding the dumping at Kanjurmarg site and the boundary wall that covers the site. For more details read the previous order..Today in court: The arguements were restricted to the boundary wall around the entire 141 hectare Kanjurmarg site, that the BMC has refused pull down despite earlier orders..SU Kamdar, appearing for the corporation stated that they have sought permission from MCZMA for allowing the boundary wall to remain intact, reply is pending..Chief Justice Waghela expressed his unhappiness at the fact that the BMC had failed to demolish the boundary wall despite the court’s directions. He has now directed Sharmila Deshmukh, appearing for MCZMA to ensure that an officer who is aware of the entire situation and can assist the court in finding a legal solution to the problem, is present at the next hearing..The matter has now been adjourned to April 20..2. Ahmad M Abdi v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..[Item 10 Court 13- PIL(OS)/57/2012].Bench: AS Oka and PD Naik JJ.The PIL, heard with a bunch of connected matters, is regarding allotment of new premises for the High Court. The state government is yet to take a final decision in the matter, although there has been talk of the new site being located in Bandra..Today in court: Acting AG, Rohit Deo submitted that a consultant is yet to be hired by the state for ensuring demarcation of plot from the new developement plan. He said that an exact estimate of total area for the new building as well as chambers for lawyers will be given after a period of three months. The State has now been directed to file an affidavit detailing the outer limit for such allotment..The matter will now be heard on May 5..3. The Association of Hospitals Mumbai v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 12 Court 13- APPI(Cri)/22/2014].Bench: AS Oka and PD Naik JJ.This application is in relation to CRPIL/42/2014 which was filed after a patient was detained by the Seven Hills Hospital authorities for non-payment of dues..The major issues raised by the petitioner’s lawyer, Diwakar Dwivedi, are whether hospitals can detain patients for non-payment of bills and possible solutions for patients in case of false billing by the hospitals..For more details read our previous report..Today in court: Amicus VA Thorat, submitted that since multi-speciality clinics and hospitals have branches all over the country, any legislation at the state level will be ineffective. Hence there was a need for a central legislation. .State has been asked to formulate a grievance redressal mechanism within a month from today for tackling the issues raised in the petition.(mistreatment, overchanging etc.).Unless detereent measures (like application of criminal law for unlawful detention) are taken this problem will re-occur- Oka J said..Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh has now been asked to appear in the matter to give a reply on the issues raised. Next date of hearing is June 15..4. Janhit Manch & Anr v Union of India & 4 Ors..[Item 35 Court 13- PIL(OS)/89/2010].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.The PIL seeks proper implementation of safety and security measures at all beaches in the state. A government resolution dated 8/9/2006 was issued but it is yet to be implemented properly..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up due to paucity of time..5. Loksatta Movement & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..[Item 901 Court 43- PILST(OS)/33/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Karnik JJ.The Petitioner contends that the IPL matches in the state will result in a wastage of approximately 60 lakh litres of water. The petitioners seek relocation of these matches outside the state due to a severe shortage of water..Yesterday, the court had asked BCCI certain questions to which a reply will be filed today..Today in court: Read our detailed report.