Urvi Mahajani is an Assistant Editor at The Free Press Journal, Mumbai, with nearly two decades of experience in covering the legal beat. She focuses on simplifying complex legal jargon for everyday readers while highlighting judicial observations that impact the common man, covering themes such as crime and justice, the judicial system, and various aspects of law and legal affairs. Urvi's insights and analyses have been featured in The Free Press Journal.
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By: Urvi Mahajani
The Maharashtra FDA withdrew its order cancelling Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's Pune C&F licence after the Bombay High Court criticised the action as “high-handed”. The court said due process was not followed. FDA told the bench it would issue a fresh show-cause notice and pass a reasoned order after considering Cipla's response fully.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to ensure immediate medical care and safety for tribal students on a 15-day hunger strike over conditions at ashram schools. The court ordered doctors to be available and students to be hospitalised when necessary, following concerns over deteriorating health and deaths linked to snakebites.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that autorickshaw, taxi and cab drivers will get one year to learn, read and speak Marathi. The assurance came during a petition by four Uber drivers challenging the language requirement for permits. The court accepted the statement and disposed of the matter after noting the government's undertaking.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Bombay High Court has called for “war-footing” action by the BMC and citizens to make Mumbai cleaner and healthier, stressing that waste management and public hygiene are a collective responsibility. The court praised civic measures against illegal dumping and said “Clean Mumbai, Green Mumbai” must become a reality.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Bombay High Court has converted a petition over tribal students' hunger strike into a PIL to examine wider concerns at Maharashtra's ashram schools and hostels. The court cited issues involving infrastructure, food, safety and education. It had earlier directed the State to ensure medical care and safety for fasting students.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Bombay High Court upheld JBIMS' decision to cancel the admissions of three students who had allegedly secured entry using forged academic documents. The court said completing most of the course or securing placement could not override admission fairness. It also stressed that officials who enabled irregularities must be examined.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Bombay High Court has held that housing society members opposing redevelopment cannot split their legal challenges between the Cooperative Court and Civil Court. Justice Sandeep Marne dismissed a plea by 41 Navi Mumbai residents, saying challenges to redevelopment resolutions and the development agreement must be raised together before the appropriate court.
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The Bombay High Court granted bail to former Reliance Communications executive Vishwanath Rao in a CBI case involving alleged diversion and round-tripping of loan funds. Justice Milind Jadhav observed that no specific overt act linking Rao to the alleged misrepresentation had been prima facie shown. He was granted bail on a Rs 1 lakh bond.
By: Urvi Mahajani
The Bombay High Court has directed the BMC to examine its land holdings and identify properties suitable for free housing for sanitary workers. The court criticised the 18-year delay in implementing a 2008 Maharashtra policy and rejected a vague BMC affidavit. The civic body must file a fresh, comprehensive report by September 9.
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The Bombay High Court has issued notices to former Maharashtra Home Minister Padamsinh Patil and eight others after Pawanraje Nimbalkar's family challenged their acquittal in the 2006 murder case. The court directed the Maharashtra government, Patil and the co-accused to file their responses to the appeal.
