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Bombay HC questions furlough denial for prisoners under special laws

Bombay HC questions furlough denial for prisoners under special laws

The Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the question of whether prisoners convicted under special laws like MCOCA and POCSO can be denied furlough through a blanket ban. The court said such restrictions may violate fundamental rights and go against the reformative purpose of prison rules

13 April,2026 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bombay High Court stays order halting Asiatic Society elections

Bombay High Court stays order halting Asiatic Society elections

The Bombay High Court has stayed the Charity Commissioner’s directive suspending elections to the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, citing prima facie violation of natural justice and lack of prior notice to the managing committee

13 April,2026 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
HC stays Charity Commissioner order suspending Asiatic Society of Mumbai polls

HC stays Charity Commissioner order suspending Asiatic Society of Mumbai polls

The Bombay High Court has stayed a Maharashtra Charity Commissioner order that suspended elections to the Asiatic Society of Mumbai and appointed an administrator, after finding prima facie merit in the plea that principles of natural justice were violated as no prior notice or hearing was given

12 April,2026 12:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Over 200 deported as Mumbai cracks down on illegal Bangladeshi nationals

Over 200 deported as Mumbai cracks down on illegal Bangladeshi nationals

Mumbai Police have detained around 450 Bangladeshi nationals since January, with over 200 already deported. Several cases remain pending due to court stays, as authorities continue a phased deportation drive across the city

11 April,2026 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

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