IntroductionThe relationship between public servants and public trust is delicate. Lawmakers have rightly built protections like Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (“CrPC”) to shield honest officials from endless litigation while they perform their duties. But what…
Introduction In a watershed moment for consumer justice, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has mandated the Maharashtra government to formulate a policy regulating food pricing and permissions in multiplexes—a resounding victory spearheaded by Advocate Aditya Pratap. His relentless legal crusade…
In a case highlighting the judiciary’s crucial role in combating systemic corruption, a special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court ordered an FIR against the former CEO of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) for misusing public land in Mumbai. This legal battle, steered…
Judicial Protection vs. Accountability: A Critical Debate In a case reigniting the debate on legal protections versus public accountability, the Bombay High Court has placed an interim stay on the registration of an FIR against a former district official in…
Introduction Mumbai is a city of stark contrasts, where modern skyscrapers stand alongside sprawling slums. Millions of people live in these informal settlements without essential services such as clean water, sanitation, and proper roads. A significant number of these slums…
The relentless surge of the Arabian Sea against Mumbai’s shores has, over centuries, sculpted a unique urban landscape. Amidst the glittering skyscrapers and bustling boulevards, lie pockets of resilience – the slums, home to millions who contribute to the city’s…