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…
Introduction In a major development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against officials of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for allegedly granting unsecured credit to the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines (KFA). This case highlights…
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…
