A summary of the important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, the Delhi High Court, and the Karnataka High Court. .LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Union of India v. Sh. Harish Chandra Singh Rawat And Anr.Justice (Retd.) Markandey Katju v. The Lok Sabha & Anr.Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors.SEBI v. Sahara India Real Estate Corpn.Ltd. & Ors.Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and Others v. Union of India and othersState of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors.Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors..Delhi High Court.Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High Court and Sumit Kumar v High Court of Delhi & Anr.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.KN Govindacharya v. Union of IndiaAjay Maken v. Union of India & Anr [Lead matter in a batch of 3 connected matters]Wimpy International Ltd & Anr v Kalvinder Singh Sandhu & Ors..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].Hugo Boss Trademark Management GMBH & Co. KG v Mr. Rajnish Jain & Anr.Zydus Wellness Ltd v Sungold Foods Industries & Ors..Karnataka High Court.Khaleel Ahmed & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors..Bombay High Court.Rajiv Mohan Mishra v. City Industrial Development CorporationMunicipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zoneKetan Tirodkar v. Central Bureau of Investigations & AnrSuswarajya Foundation, Satara & Anr v. 1. The Collector, Satara & AnrManav Vikas Prakalp & 2 Ors. v State of Maharashtra & 4 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Union of India v. Sh. Harish Chandra Singh Rawat And Anr..[Item 9 in court 4 – SLP(C) NO. 11567/2016].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..Appeal against judgment of the Uttarakhand High Court quashing the President’s rule in the State. When the matter was heard on April 22, the Court had kept the impugned judgment in abeyance. Read more here..Today in court: The Court today extended its interim order till May 3. Read the full report here..2. Justice(Retd.) Markandey Katju v. The Lok Sabha & Anr..[Item 3 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 504/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R banumathi, UU Lalit J. .A petition filed by former Supreme Court judge, Justice Markandey Katju seeking the quashing of resolutions passed by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha condemning him for his remarks about Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose. Katju J. had termed Mahatma Gandhi as a British agent and Subhash Chandra Bose as a Japanese agent..Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium is representing Katju J. in the matter with the Court appointing Senior Advocate Fali Nariman as Amicus Curiae..Today in court: The Bench today quizzed Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium on why a resolution passed by the Parliament will not amount to exercise of free speech..“The resolution is only a condemnation of what he said. It is a strong disagreement. Does your client have the right to say that nobody can condemn what he says”, the Bench asked..The matter was adjourned for tomorrow to know the Attorney General’s views..3. Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors..[Item 7 in court 1 – SLP(C) 11202/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petition by Maharashtra Cricket Association challenging the decision of the Bombay High court to ban IPL matches in Maharashtra. The matter was mentioned last week..Today in court: Senior Advocate AM Singhvi and P Chidambaram appeared for the petitioners and submitted that only treated sewage water will be used for the matches and the quantity of water is only 8 lakh litres and not 60 lakh as claimed by the petitioner. The Bench initially seemd inclined to allow the matches under the supervision of a court commissioner but subsequently dismissed the case..4. SEBI v. Sahara India Real Estate Corpn.Ltd. & Ors..Item 301 in court 1 at 2 pm – IA 77-79, 89-91, 104-106, 83-85, 144-146, 153-155, 158-160, 147, 161-163, 164-165, 166, 167, 168-170, 171-173, 174-176, 177-179/2016, 132-134, 135-137/2015, 138-140/2016, 141-143/2016 & 131/2015 in Conmt.Pet.(C) 412 & 413/2012 IN CA 9813 & 9833/2011 and CP(C) 260/2013 in CA 8643/2012.Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, Anil R Dave, AK Sikri JJ..Case pertaining to SEBI Sahara dispute. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..5.Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and Others v. Union of India and others.[Item 5 in court 4 – IA 19/2015 in WP (Civil) 743/2014].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..Petition concerning protection of wildlife and forests. The Court has been issuing a slew of directions in an application pertaining to treatment of captive elephants. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The interim application challenges a notification G.O. (Rt) No.84/2016/F&WLD dated 26.02.2016 issued by the government of Kerala regularising ownership of 289 elephants. While the petitioner contended that the said notification is in violation of Section 40 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the State submitted that the notification has been issued in exercise of power under sub-section 4 of Section 40..The court decided that it will hear the application next week as it involves a pure question of law. The matter has now been listed for May 4..6. State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..[Item 1 in court 10 – SLP (Crl.) 6117-6120/2015].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Amitava Roy JJ..The appeal against the judgment of the Karnataka High Court acquitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade is now arguing for the accused..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..7. Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors..[Item 3 in court 11 – SLP(C) 6521/2016].Bench: Kurian Joseph, Rohinton Fali Narman JJ..Plea by cellular operators in the call drops matter. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central government and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), among others but refused to stay the judgment of the Delhi High Court..Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi had submitted last week that 4-5 big players in the telecom industry were not investing any money in improving their network or quality of service despite making crores in a day..Rohatgi also rebutted the submission that shortage of spectrum is the reason for call drops. The hearing will resume today..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..Delhi High Court.1. Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High Court and Sumit Kumar v High Court of Delhi & Anr..[Item 30-31, 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..Today in Court- The Court reserved its orders in the case..2. 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 41-51, 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- Senior Advocate Indira Jaising argued for the Delhi Government on the scope of Article 239AA. She also sought permission of the Court to file written submissions over the issue which was granted..3. KN Govindacharya v. Union of India.[Item 6, Court 2 – WP (C) 3672/2012].Bench: BD Ahmed, Sanjeev Sachdeva JJ..A petition filed by former BJP leader KN Govindacharya contending that minors opening accounts with social networking sites violated the Indian Contract Act of 1872, the Indian Majority Act of 1875 and the Information Technology Act of 2000..Today in Court- This petition was disposed of after Google filed an affidavit and stated that it was not monetizing content and generating any revenue out of it. Senior Advocate Arvind Nigam appeared for Google..4. Ajay Maken v. Union of India & Anr [Lead matter in a batch of 3 connected matters].[Item 16-19, Court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 6702/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Congress leader Ajay Maken’s petition against AAP’s ad campaigns. Maken has recently moved another application in the case, alleging that the AAP government had indulged in “large scale wastage of the taxpayers money” on its politicial activities by launching a massive advertisement campaign to glorify its one year in power..The application seeks to restrain the Delhi Govt from publishing or airing any advertisements and promotional campaign outside Delhi and also seeks a direction to it for launching campaigns in Delhi only, and that too in a cost-effective manner and in conformity with the guidelines of the Supreme Court..Today in Court- This case was adjourned to July 19..5. Wimpy International Ltd & Anr v Kalvinder Singh Sandhu & Ors..[Item 21, Court 5- EFA(OS) 13/2016].Bench- S. Ravindra Bhat, Deepa Sharma JJ..A fresh appeal. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked. Any leads/inputs would be appreciated..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].6. Hugo Boss Trademark Management GMBH & Co. KG v Mr. Rajnish Jain & Anr..[Item 16, Court 24- CS(OS) 2227/2015].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- Trademark infringement dispute. Plaintiff’s counsel told the Court that defendants had refused service of notice and therefore ought to be proceeded ex-parte. The Court took into account this submission and directed for the defendants to be proceeded ex-parte. The case will now be heard on August 5..7. Zydus Wellness Ltd v Sungold Foods Industries & Ors..[Item 20, Court 24- CS(OS) 3347/2015].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was deleted..Karnataka High Court.1. Khaleel Ahmed & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors..[Item 12, Court Hall 2 – WP 27674/12].Bench – N Kumar, B Veerappa JJ..The matter pertaining to the conduct of the Gazetted Probationers Officers examinations held in 1998, 1999 and 2004 by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The court is expected to conclude proceedings today..Today in court: The court has started dictating the order in open court..Bombay High Court.1. Rajiv Mohan Mishra v. City Industrial Development Corporation. .[Item 901 Court 13- PIL(C)/80/2013].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.The PIL raises the issue of illegal structures in Digha village in Navi Mumbai and there are around 90 such structures in the area. Regularisation of all these structures is still being contemplated by the state. The division bench had earlier recorded that such a step would set a dangerous precedent..Yesterday, the state submitted the draft policy on regularization that has been approved by the state cabinet. Oka J has already begun dictating orders in the matter..Today in court: The bench has stayed the draft policy and has also refused to extend the deadline for bringing in the policy for regularization. Oka J recorded the following in today’s order-.This policy is violative of a High Court order restraining the government from extending the cut-off date (January 1 1995).This policy is not in consonance with the Developement Control Rules, Municipal Corporation Act, Municipal Council Act however to stand the legal test it must be in consonance with all three..2. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zone.[Item 908 Court 46- 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 information, read our detailed report..Today in court: Appearing for the BMC, SU Kamdar stated that at the moment 118 hectares are in BMC’s control and the rest of the area (23 hectares) which have mangrove plantation have been handed over to the State..According to a letter written by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, only 65.96 hectares are meant for the waste processing unit, hence CJ asked the state and the MCZMA counsels (JS Saluja and Sharmila Deshmukh) to categorically state whether the compound wall is illegal, both of them replied in the affirmative. CJ Waghela then asked the state:.Why have you allowed the Municipal Commissioner to continue this litigation? It’s a serious offence that they have committed, is this the purpose of appointing such high level officers? Seems like some private parties are operating above you and the central government. .Gayatri Singh, senior counsel appearing for the petitioners informed the court that the site is surrounded by mangroves and so the issue of trespassing is merely an excuse..The union government has been directed to respond as to whose responsibility it is to protect the CRZ. A fresh map detailing the entire area of the site has been asked for from the competent authorities within a week..3. Ketan Tirodkar v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 903 Court 31- CRPIL/15/2015].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ.A PIL seeking the court’s intervention in the ongoing investigations of Pansare and Dabholkar murder case. Other petitions filed by family members of the deceased have been tagged along with this matter..Today in court: Intervention application filed by the accused in the matter has been disposed off..Dharmadhikari J questioned the delay in the investigations and has directed the ASG Anil Singh and PP Sandeep Shinde to file status reports next tuesday..4. Suswarajya Foundation,Satara v. Collector, Satara.[Item 5 Court 13- PIL(C)/155/2011].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..PIL regarding illegal hoardings. Read our previous report for more details..Today in court: This matter was wrongly on board, CJ will decide the appropriate bench..5. Manav Vikas Prakalp & 2 Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & 4 Ors..[Item 28 Court 13- PIL(OS)/22/2012].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..This PIL was filed after 27 padas in Aarey milk colony were issued eviction notices by the encroachment authority, Government of Maharashtra. The NGT had earlier declared Aarey milk colony an eco-sensitive zone. Tribal Research Training Institute, Pune had been directed to submit a report ascertaining the current situation regarding these padas for cultivation and water supply..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up in the morning session and on Wednesday production matters are heard post lunch. Hence the matter will now be listed in due course.
A summary of the important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, the Delhi High Court, and the Karnataka High Court. .LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Union of India v. Sh. Harish Chandra Singh Rawat And Anr.Justice (Retd.) Markandey Katju v. The Lok Sabha & Anr.Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors.SEBI v. Sahara India Real Estate Corpn.Ltd. & Ors.Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and Others v. Union of India and othersState of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors.Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors..Delhi High Court.Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High Court and Sumit Kumar v High Court of Delhi & Anr.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.KN Govindacharya v. Union of IndiaAjay Maken v. Union of India & Anr [Lead matter in a batch of 3 connected matters]Wimpy International Ltd & Anr v Kalvinder Singh Sandhu & Ors..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].Hugo Boss Trademark Management GMBH & Co. KG v Mr. Rajnish Jain & Anr.Zydus Wellness Ltd v Sungold Foods Industries & Ors..Karnataka High Court.Khaleel Ahmed & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors..Bombay High Court.Rajiv Mohan Mishra v. City Industrial Development CorporationMunicipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zoneKetan Tirodkar v. Central Bureau of Investigations & AnrSuswarajya Foundation, Satara & Anr v. 1. The Collector, Satara & AnrManav Vikas Prakalp & 2 Ors. v State of Maharashtra & 4 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Union of India v. Sh. Harish Chandra Singh Rawat And Anr..[Item 9 in court 4 – SLP(C) NO. 11567/2016].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..Appeal against judgment of the Uttarakhand High Court quashing the President’s rule in the State. When the matter was heard on April 22, the Court had kept the impugned judgment in abeyance. Read more here..Today in court: The Court today extended its interim order till May 3. Read the full report here..2. Justice(Retd.) Markandey Katju v. The Lok Sabha & Anr..[Item 3 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 504/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R banumathi, UU Lalit J. .A petition filed by former Supreme Court judge, Justice Markandey Katju seeking the quashing of resolutions passed by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha condemning him for his remarks about Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose. Katju J. had termed Mahatma Gandhi as a British agent and Subhash Chandra Bose as a Japanese agent..Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium is representing Katju J. in the matter with the Court appointing Senior Advocate Fali Nariman as Amicus Curiae..Today in court: The Bench today quizzed Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium on why a resolution passed by the Parliament will not amount to exercise of free speech..“The resolution is only a condemnation of what he said. It is a strong disagreement. Does your client have the right to say that nobody can condemn what he says”, the Bench asked..The matter was adjourned for tomorrow to know the Attorney General’s views..3. Maharashtra Cricket Association v. Loksatta Movement And Ors..[Item 7 in court 1 – SLP(C) 11202/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petition by Maharashtra Cricket Association challenging the decision of the Bombay High court to ban IPL matches in Maharashtra. The matter was mentioned last week..Today in court: Senior Advocate AM Singhvi and P Chidambaram appeared for the petitioners and submitted that only treated sewage water will be used for the matches and the quantity of water is only 8 lakh litres and not 60 lakh as claimed by the petitioner. The Bench initially seemd inclined to allow the matches under the supervision of a court commissioner but subsequently dismissed the case..4. SEBI v. Sahara India Real Estate Corpn.Ltd. & Ors..Item 301 in court 1 at 2 pm – IA 77-79, 89-91, 104-106, 83-85, 144-146, 153-155, 158-160, 147, 161-163, 164-165, 166, 167, 168-170, 171-173, 174-176, 177-179/2016, 132-134, 135-137/2015, 138-140/2016, 141-143/2016 & 131/2015 in Conmt.Pet.(C) 412 & 413/2012 IN CA 9813 & 9833/2011 and CP(C) 260/2013 in CA 8643/2012.Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, Anil R Dave, AK Sikri JJ..Case pertaining to SEBI Sahara dispute. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..5.Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and Others v. Union of India and others.[Item 5 in court 4 – IA 19/2015 in WP (Civil) 743/2014].Bench: Dipak Misra, Shiva Kirti Singh JJ..Petition concerning protection of wildlife and forests. The Court has been issuing a slew of directions in an application pertaining to treatment of captive elephants. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: The interim application challenges a notification G.O. (Rt) No.84/2016/F&WLD dated 26.02.2016 issued by the government of Kerala regularising ownership of 289 elephants. While the petitioner contended that the said notification is in violation of Section 40 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the State submitted that the notification has been issued in exercise of power under sub-section 4 of Section 40..The court decided that it will hear the application next week as it involves a pure question of law. The matter has now been listed for May 4..6. State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..[Item 1 in court 10 – SLP (Crl.) 6117-6120/2015].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Amitava Roy JJ..The appeal against the judgment of the Karnataka High Court acquitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade is now arguing for the accused..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..7. Cellular Operators Association Of India And Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India And Ors..[Item 3 in court 11 – SLP(C) 6521/2016].Bench: Kurian Joseph, Rohinton Fali Narman JJ..Plea by cellular operators in the call drops matter. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central government and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), among others but refused to stay the judgment of the Delhi High Court..Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi had submitted last week that 4-5 big players in the telecom industry were not investing any money in improving their network or quality of service despite making crores in a day..Rohatgi also rebutted the submission that shortage of spectrum is the reason for call drops. The hearing will resume today..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..Delhi High Court.1. Manish Gupta v Registrar General, Delhi High Court and Sumit Kumar v High Court of Delhi & Anr..[Item 30-31, 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..Today in Court- The Court reserved its orders in the case..2. 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 41-51, 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- Senior Advocate Indira Jaising argued for the Delhi Government on the scope of Article 239AA. She also sought permission of the Court to file written submissions over the issue which was granted..3. KN Govindacharya v. Union of India.[Item 6, Court 2 – WP (C) 3672/2012].Bench: BD Ahmed, Sanjeev Sachdeva JJ..A petition filed by former BJP leader KN Govindacharya contending that minors opening accounts with social networking sites violated the Indian Contract Act of 1872, the Indian Majority Act of 1875 and the Information Technology Act of 2000..Today in Court- This petition was disposed of after Google filed an affidavit and stated that it was not monetizing content and generating any revenue out of it. Senior Advocate Arvind Nigam appeared for Google..4. Ajay Maken v. Union of India & Anr [Lead matter in a batch of 3 connected matters].[Item 16-19, Court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 6702/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Congress leader Ajay Maken’s petition against AAP’s ad campaigns. Maken has recently moved another application in the case, alleging that the AAP government had indulged in “large scale wastage of the taxpayers money” on its politicial activities by launching a massive advertisement campaign to glorify its one year in power..The application seeks to restrain the Delhi Govt from publishing or airing any advertisements and promotional campaign outside Delhi and also seeks a direction to it for launching campaigns in Delhi only, and that too in a cost-effective manner and in conformity with the guidelines of the Supreme Court..Today in Court- This case was adjourned to July 19..5. Wimpy International Ltd & Anr v Kalvinder Singh Sandhu & Ors..[Item 21, Court 5- EFA(OS) 13/2016].Bench- S. Ravindra Bhat, Deepa Sharma JJ..A fresh appeal. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked. Any leads/inputs would be appreciated..IPR Cases [Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi].6. Hugo Boss Trademark Management GMBH & Co. KG v Mr. Rajnish Jain & Anr..[Item 16, Court 24- CS(OS) 2227/2015].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- Trademark infringement dispute. Plaintiff’s counsel told the Court that defendants had refused service of notice and therefore ought to be proceeded ex-parte. The Court took into account this submission and directed for the defendants to be proceeded ex-parte. The case will now be heard on August 5..7. Zydus Wellness Ltd v Sungold Foods Industries & Ors..[Item 20, Court 24- CS(OS) 3347/2015].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was deleted..Karnataka High Court.1. Khaleel Ahmed & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors..[Item 12, Court Hall 2 – WP 27674/12].Bench – N Kumar, B Veerappa JJ..The matter pertaining to the conduct of the Gazetted Probationers Officers examinations held in 1998, 1999 and 2004 by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The court is expected to conclude proceedings today..Today in court: The court has started dictating the order in open court..Bombay High Court.1. Rajiv Mohan Mishra v. City Industrial Development Corporation. .[Item 901 Court 13- PIL(C)/80/2013].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.The PIL raises the issue of illegal structures in Digha village in Navi Mumbai and there are around 90 such structures in the area. Regularisation of all these structures is still being contemplated by the state. The division bench had earlier recorded that such a step would set a dangerous precedent..Yesterday, the state submitted the draft policy on regularization that has been approved by the state cabinet. Oka J has already begun dictating orders in the matter..Today in court: The bench has stayed the draft policy and has also refused to extend the deadline for bringing in the policy for regularization. Oka J recorded the following in today’s order-.This policy is violative of a High Court order restraining the government from extending the cut-off date (January 1 1995).This policy is not in consonance with the Developement Control Rules, Municipal Corporation Act, Municipal Council Act however to stand the legal test it must be in consonance with all three..2. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. National Green Tribunal western zone.[Item 908 Court 46- 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 information, read our detailed report..Today in court: Appearing for the BMC, SU Kamdar stated that at the moment 118 hectares are in BMC’s control and the rest of the area (23 hectares) which have mangrove plantation have been handed over to the State..According to a letter written by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, only 65.96 hectares are meant for the waste processing unit, hence CJ asked the state and the MCZMA counsels (JS Saluja and Sharmila Deshmukh) to categorically state whether the compound wall is illegal, both of them replied in the affirmative. CJ Waghela then asked the state:.Why have you allowed the Municipal Commissioner to continue this litigation? It’s a serious offence that they have committed, is this the purpose of appointing such high level officers? Seems like some private parties are operating above you and the central government. .Gayatri Singh, senior counsel appearing for the petitioners informed the court that the site is surrounded by mangroves and so the issue of trespassing is merely an excuse..The union government has been directed to respond as to whose responsibility it is to protect the CRZ. A fresh map detailing the entire area of the site has been asked for from the competent authorities within a week..3. Ketan Tirodkar v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 903 Court 31- CRPIL/15/2015].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ.A PIL seeking the court’s intervention in the ongoing investigations of Pansare and Dabholkar murder case. Other petitions filed by family members of the deceased have been tagged along with this matter..Today in court: Intervention application filed by the accused in the matter has been disposed off..Dharmadhikari J questioned the delay in the investigations and has directed the ASG Anil Singh and PP Sandeep Shinde to file status reports next tuesday..4. Suswarajya Foundation,Satara v. Collector, Satara.[Item 5 Court 13- PIL(C)/155/2011].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..PIL regarding illegal hoardings. Read our previous report for more details..Today in court: This matter was wrongly on board, CJ will decide the appropriate bench..5. Manav Vikas Prakalp & 2 Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & 4 Ors..[Item 28 Court 13- PIL(OS)/22/2012].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..This PIL was filed after 27 padas in Aarey milk colony were issued eviction notices by the encroachment authority, Government of Maharashtra. The NGT had earlier declared Aarey milk colony an eco-sensitive zone. Tribal Research Training Institute, Pune had been directed to submit a report ascertaining the current situation regarding these padas for cultivation and water supply..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up in the morning session and on Wednesday production matters are heard post lunch. Hence the matter will now be listed in due course.
