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1. Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian's death after father's plea for case against Aaditya Thackeray

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian's death after father's plea for case against Aaditya Thackeray Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian's death after father's plea for case against Aa

2. Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager Disha Salian's death

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager Disha Salian's death

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager Disha Salian's death MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday pronounced its judgment in the Disha Salian case and directed registration of a first information report (FIR) for her June 8, 2020 death at a suburban Malad building in Mumbai. The HC said a senior officer of the CBI to conduct the probe. Salian, 28, was a celebrity manager and worked with the late film actor Sushant Singh who died just days later that month on June 14,aged 34 in his Bandra house. On Friday Justices SV Kotwal and RR Bhonsale had reserved for orders her father Satish Salian’s petition to probe her death as a murder arguing through his counsel Nilesh Ojha that “suspicious circumstances’ surrounded it. He had sought investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and said the HC did not lack powers to direct registration of an FIR and probe to ensure complete justice for her family. On Wednesday the HC said, "The officer is attached to CBI in this case and register the FIR, no one be detained unless there's a reasonable suspicion raised, BNSS and Summary report be filed if nothing is found." Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Salian's father Satish Salian had earlier said the Bombay high court had questioned the Mumbai Police over its failure to register an FIR despite the family's allegations of murder in Disha Salian's death, while hearing the petition seeking a fresh probe into the case.

3. After maternity leave, women have right to resume at same functional status: HC

After maternity leave, women have right to resume at same functional status: HC

After maternity leave, women have right to resume at same functional status: HC NEW DELHI: Noting that maternity leave can’t cost a woman her job or promotion on return, Delhi High Court has held that statutory protection extends to her duties, functional status, reporting hierarchy, supervisory responsibilities and prospects of appraisal. Granting over Rs 10 lakh as compensation to a chartered accountant who was subjected to professional disadvantage on disclosing her pregnancy and returning from maternity leave, the court stressed that protection to women in such cases can’t be reduced to merely retaining their salary and designation. Justice Sachin Datta said Monday that a woman returning from maternity leave is ordinarily entitled to be restored to the post she held immediately before going on leave. “Motherhood cannot be permitted to become a basis for unequal treatment or professional disadvantage in the workplace,” it said. “Where a woman employee is placed at a disadvantage, deprived of professional growth, denied promotion, stripped of responsibilities, or otherwise subjected to adverse employment consequences solely on account of pregnancy or maternity leave, the resulting action is not merely contrary to the spirit of Maternity Benefit Act but is also manifestly arbitrary and offensive to the guarantee of equality under Article 14. ” It stressed that the expression “conditions of service” covers the substantive incidents of employment and permitting an employer to maintain an employee’s salary and designation while stripping her of meaningful responsibilities, authority or career prospects would allow the employer to achieve indirectly what the law prohibits directly. The petitioner said she had around 14 years of professional experience and was appointed as manager, accounting, when she proceeded on leave in Dec 2023.

4. ‘No sexual intent’: HC quashes harassment case over man’s public urination

‘No sexual intent’: HC quashes harassment case over man’s public urination NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court has quashed a criminal case against a man accused under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Ny

5. Argus Partners hires Corporate Partners Saurav Kumar, Swathi Sreenath and team from CMS IndusLaw

Argus Partners hires Corporate Partners Saurav Kumar, Swathi Sreenath and team from CMS IndusLaw

Argus Partners hires Corporate Partners Saurav Kumar, Swathi Sreenath and team from CMS IndusLaw CMS IndusLaw long-time Partner Saurav Kumar is joining Argus Partners as a Senior Partner in the firm's Corporate & M&A Practice and as Head of the Japan and South Korea Desk. Swathi Sreenath is also joining as a Partner in the Corporate and M&A Practice and will be an integral part of the firm's Japan and South Korea Desk. Kumar and Sreenath will be joined by their entire team and will be based out of the firm's New Delhi office. On this development, Argus Managing Partner Krishnava Dutt said, “We look forward to welcoming Saurav and Swathi to Argus. Japan and South Korea have long been, and remain, among the firm's core focus jurisdictions, and their appointment reflects our commitment to meaningfully build out our capabilities across these markets as we deepen our engagement in the years ahead. Their joining would also significantly strengthen the firm's Corporate & M&A practice.” Kumar has over two decades of experience, with a practice spanning mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, private equity investment, joint ventures and corporate governance. He has advised multinationals, Indian public and private companies, funds and consulting firms on structuring complex inbound, outbound, domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of sectors. In addition to Japan and South Korea, Saurav has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Singapore.

1. Punjab Wakf Board vs. Director Rural Development and Panchayats and Ors. (19.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0968/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute over the title of land between the Punjab Wakf Board and the Director Rural Development and Panchayats, focusing on whether the land is wakf property.

2. Anand Kumar vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh and Ors. (31.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0967/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Anand Kumar against the State of Madhya Pradesh and others, focusing on whether criminal proceedings should be quashed due to a settlement between An

3. Askari Hussain and Ors. vs. Dinesh Kumar and Ors. (24.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0966/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the third member of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) exceeded jurisdiction by deciding an appeal instead of merely answering ref

4. Ummed Devi vs. The State of Rajasthan and Ors. (25.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0965/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of a delayed criminal appeal by Ummed Devi against the State of Rajasthan and others, concerning an acquittal in a dowry death case. The court noted the

5. Vijay Kumar Rajpoot vs. State of Chhattisgarh and Ors. (31.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0964/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of an externment order against Vijay Kumar Rajpoot by the District Magistrate, Raigarh, which was upheld by the High Court of Chhattisgarh. The core i

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