15 Noise Violations, Not a Single Case Registered: Cops Tell Bombay HC The Nagpur police disclosed to the Bombay High Court on Monday that 15 instances of noise levels exceeding permissible limits were detected in the city between August 1 and September 3, yet no criminal cases were registered or action taken on complaints received during the period. The information was provided in an affidavit filed by DCP (Traffic) Aditya Mirkhelkar before the Nagpur bench of the court. The disclosure emerged as the high court continued hearings on a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the enforcement of noise-pollution regulations. The PIL, which includes a suo motu case initiated by the court following media reports and petitions from various organizations, focuses on the inadequacy of current measures to address noise violations. The court’s division bench, comprising Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Raj Wakode, had previously directed authorities to enforce noise-pollution laws strictly, emphasizing that fines alone were insufficient. The bench reiterated that violations must be addressed in accordance with legal provisions, including potential seizure of equipment and registration of offenses in serious cases. The police affidavit detailed that complaints about excessive noise from loudspeakers, DJs, public events, and processions could lead to legal action, including equipment seizure and prosecution. However, the report noted that no such measures were implemented during the specified period. Regional police officers were instructed to act immediately upon detecting violations, but the affidavit revealed no criminal offenses were registered.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_police #nagpur_municipal_corporation #public_interest_litigation #aditya_mirkhelkar
HC Gives NMC Final Week to Explain Contaminated Water Crisis The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to submit a detailed explanation within a week regarding allegations of supplying contaminated drinking water to residents in nine of the city’s ten zones. The court expressed displeasure over the civic body’s failure to file a response to the issue, which has raised serious public health concerns. The directive follows a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed after The Times of India (TOI) reported on the crisis, highlighting the potential risks to thousands of residents. The court’s division bench, comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Rajnish Vyas, was hearing the case after an amicus curiae, Ishika Mahadule, presented the matter. Gemini Kasat represented the NMC in the proceedings. During a meeting chaired by the mayor, it was revealed that contaminated water had reached over 50 localities, potentially affecting approximately 400,000 residents. The affected areas span multiple zones, including Ajni and East Samarth Nagar in Laxmi Nagar; Dabha, Pandhrabodi, and Panchsheel Nagar in Dharampeth; and Vasant Nagar in Dhantoli. In Nehru Nagar, the affected areas include Nandanvan Layout, Gurudev Nagar, Kavelu Quarter, and Tajbagh. Other zones impacted are Siraspet, Jalalpura, Ganeshpeth, and Lodhipura in Gandhibagh, as well as parts of Itwari railway station, Premnagar, and Bhankheda in Satranjipura. The crisis gained urgency after TOI reported that contamination in Mankapur led to around 50 residents falling ill. This incident has sparked questions about the effectiveness of the city’s water quality monitoring system and its ability to ensure a safe, round-the-clock water supply.#nagpur #times_of_india #bombay_high_court #nagpur_municipal_corporation #public_interest_litigation
PIL Filed Over Nagpur University Result Delays and Mismanagement A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, alleging systemic flaws in the examination process, prolonged delays in result declarations, and administrative mismanagement at Nagpur University. The petition, submitted by Neeraj Dharashivkar, highlights recurring issues that have adversely affected thousands of students’ academic progress. The PIL accuses the university of chronic inefficiencies, including repeated failures to adhere to declared timetables for examinations, significant delays in announcing results, and inadequate evaluation of answer scripts. It further points out that errors in results are frequently discovered, while the re-evaluation process often takes an unreasonable amount of time to complete. These problems, the petition states, have become a regular feature of the university’s examination system. Students are reportedly facing severe mental stress due to the delays, which directly impact their academic performance. The petition emphasizes that delayed results disrupt admissions to higher education courses, employment opportunities, and participation in competitive examinations. Several students, the plea notes, encounter difficulties during admission processes because results are not declared on time. The university administration is accused of apathy, with the petition stating that despite repeated complaints and formal representations, no concrete corrective measures have been implemented. It also criticizes the lack of transparency and accountability in the conduct and management of examinations.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_bench #nagpur_university #public_interest_litigation #neeraj_dharashivkar
Bombay High Court Urges Immediate Drug Supply for Mental Hospital Patients in Nagpur The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday took decisive action to address the critical shortage of essential psychiatric medicines at the Regional Mental Hospital, ordering an urgent supply of the required drugs after issuing stern directives to the authorities. A division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode emphasized the urgency of ensuring uninterrupted treatment for patients, warning that the administration must clarify whether medicines would be made available. If not, the court directed that the names of responsible officials be submitted for accountability. The court’s intervention led to the immediate procurement and delivery of the medicines within two hours. The court initiated a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) after reports highlighted that key psychiatric drugs had been unavailable for over a year and a half, severely impacting patient care. The Regional Mental Hospital in Nagpur serves approximately 300 outpatients daily and houses over 500 admitted patients, including nearly 280 men and 250 women. All these individuals rely on continuous treatment and medication to manage their conditions. Court-appointed amicus curiae Isha Thakre informed the bench that at least four essential medicines were missing, raising concerns about the adequacy of the hospital’s supply. While the state initially claimed compliance with the court’s directives, the bench ordered a verification process and scheduled the next hearing for April 8. The court’s intervention followed a media report published on January 20, which revealed that only 10 types of medicines were in stock at the hospital, while several critical drugs had remained unavailable for nearly 1.5 years.#nagpur #bombay_high_court #regional_mental_hospital #isha_thakre #public_interest_litigation
