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In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court panel has declared that 36 sites across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are largely non‑compliant with air quality index (AQI) norms, citing a “lack of real‑time monitoring and fragmented enforcement” as key culprits. The verdict, released today, has raised alarms among residents, developers, and the business community, with serious implications for public health and future construction projects. Background and Context A recent spike in Mumbai’s AQI—pushing the city into “unhealthy” territory—has amplified concerns about industrial emissions, construction dust, and vehicular pollution. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Navi‑Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NNMC) had…
High Court case over autistic twins sparks nationwide debate on disability inclusion in education – In a landmark move, the Bombay High Court was approached by a mother on behalf of her seven‑year‑old autistic twins, challenging a private school in Andheri West for refusing to admit them under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. The case brings into sharp focus the gaps in India’s disability accommodation laws and raises urgent questions about how schools accommodate children with special needs. Background / Context In July 2024, the mother, Rita Joshi, applied for admission for her twins…
Bombay high court is set to hear a landmark case where a mother of autistic twins challenges a private school’s refusal to admit her children under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. The court hearing could reshape how schools accommodate children with special needs across India and fortify the judiciary’s stance on inclusive education. Background and Context The case centres on Rita Joshi, a mother and advocate, who filed a petition after the Andheri West school denied enrollment to her seven‑year‑old twins diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although…
In a dramatic prelude to the impending model code of conduct, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a sweeping vision for Mumbai – an almost 300‑acre central park, an underground sports complex, and a 1,200‑metre subway that will connect two iconic sites. The “Mumbai central park project” promises to transform the city’s civic landscape just hours before elections begin. Background/Context For decades, Mumbai has grappled with dense traffic, limited green space, and a fractured public transport network. The Maharashtra government has long pledged to deliver a “green makeover” and elevate the city’s infrastructure to world‑class standards. The new announcements come…
In a startling turn of events, a Thane court has granted bail to a woman and her brother who were arrested for sexually assaulting her 10‑year‑old son. The case, which has sparked nationwide debate on safeguarding minors, also highlights urgent gaps in child protection in the workplace—particularly for employees working with or around children in corporate settings. Background and Context The allegations surfaced after the victim’s father, who lives with his mother in Lokmanya Nagar, Thane, notified a child helpline on July 30. Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, authorities arrested the…
On Monday, the Mumbai Sessions Court granted anticipatory bail to Sheetal Garje Andhale and Ajay Garje, siblings of Anant Garje who serves as personal assistant to Maharashtra’s environment minister Pankaja Munde. The decision came amid a highly publicized “anticipatory bail case” involving the alleged abetment to suicide of Anant’s wife, Gauri, a 28‑year‑old dental surgeon at KEM Hospital, who allegedly hanged herself on November 22 in their Worli BDD chawl home. Background and Context The case has already captured national headlines since Anant Garje’s arrest last month on charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 309 and the Prevention of Suicide Act.…