The High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to examine the lack of accountability and mechanism for compensation for deaths due to negligence of civic bodies.
The Bombay High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) to establish a system and determine accountability for awarding compensation in cases where accidents or deaths occur.
Even the prosecution should be able to approach the appellate court after the expiry of 90 days on sufficient cause being shown, as closing the doors can lead to serious consequences, the Court said.
In Part II, Jagtiani discusses the role of a lawyer in securing justice, the importance of hybrid hearings and his take on nepotism in the legal fraternity.
Justice Manish Pitale refused to grant urgent hearing and interim relief on a suit filed by ARG Outlier Media Private Limited, parent company of Republic TV, seeking use of the logo.