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…
Rejection of Anticipatory Bail in Cybercrime and Harassment Cases Courts have been increasingly denying anticipatory bail in cybercrime and harassment cases to balance individual rights with justice, emphasizing the gravity of technology-facilitated offenses. Such decisions ensure victim protection and prevent…
Case Background: The Additional Sessions Judge at Greater Mumbai delivered a key judgment in a Criminal Appeal related to the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case involves an appeal filed by a wife seeking enhanced interim…