Mumbai, April 11: The Bombay High Court has stayed, until further orders, the implementation of the Charity Commissioner’s directive that had halted elections to the managing committee of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, marking a shift from its earlier stance backing the last-minute intervention.

Justice Farhan Dubash on April 8 granted interim relief on a plea filed by senior journalist and former Rajya Sabha MP Kumar Ketkar and others, observing that “principles of natural justice appear to have been violated”.

The court noted that the March 13 order was passed “without the knowledge and/or prior notice” to the Society or its managing committee, and without giving them an opportunity to respond to the inquiry report.

The impugned order by Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti had, hours before the scheduled March 14 polls, stayed the election and directed preparation of a fresh voters’ list through sub-committees.

It also proposed administrative oversight by an observer and a five-member panel, citing “serious questions” about the functioning of the Society and reports of missing rare books.

Earlier, however, another bench of the HC had refused to interfere with the stay on March 14 while hearing a petition by one of the members, Deepak Tanaji Pawar.

The HC had then found no fault in the timing of the Charity Commissioner’s decision, remarking that “there are serious lapses in the functioning of the society prima facie at least”.

The court was told that an inspector’s inquiry had revealed that “2050 rare books were missing” from the Society’s collection, raising serious concerns. The court had noted the absence of a valid election programme for March 14, observing that documents produced related to an earlier schedule.

Justice Dubash’s order has now stayed the “operation, implementation and effect” of the March 13 directive and posted the matter for further hearing on April 16.

Pune: A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Chhagan Bhujbal made an incorrect landing in a car parking area instead of a designated helipad in Khanwadi village of Purandar tehsil on Saturday, causing panic among locals.

The incident took place when Bhujbal arrived to attend a programme marking Mahatma Phule Jayanti. Despite a proper helipad being arranged for the event, the pilot reportedly mistook an open parking space for the landing site.

According to officials, the helicopter landed directly in the parking area where vehicles were present. The sudden landing created confusion and fear among people at the venue.

No injuries or damage were reported in the incident. Police quickly intervened and guided the pilot to shift the helicopter to the correct location. Bhujbal was safe and later attended the scheduled programme.

Local residents expressed concern over the lapse. They said the mistake could have led to a serious accident, especially as the area is close to residential zones. Many questioned how such an error occurred despite prior arrangements.

Authorities are likely to conduct an inquiry into the incident. Officials will examine whether the helipad was properly marked, if there was any technical issue, or if the error was due to misjudgment by the pilot.

The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols and coordination during VIP movements. Officials said steps will be taken to prevent such mistakes in the future.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Ashok Kharat SIT investigation has made sensational revelations. Ashok Kharat has surprised the agencies by predicting his own death during the investigation. The state is in turmoil due to allegations of sexual exploitation of women, his videos and political connections. Kharat himself has predicted his death, on which social activist Anjali Damania has said that his life is in danger. She has claimed that big people are involved in it. Self-styled Captain Ashok Kharat lured several women and sexually assaulted them and also made videos of it. Arrested on March 18, Ashok Kharat’s interrogation by the SIT (Special Investigation Team) has yielded several important conclusions and has shaken the entire state. Kharat, who is in jail, has broken the trust of many people, cheated and robbed them, called women to his office and sexually assaulted them for years. All this was also captured on the CCTV of his office. His obscene acts and dark deeds are being exposed day by day and the police are also surprised and shocked by his daily summary. Kharat has now made a big prediction about himself. According to sources, Ashok Kharat predicted his future and said, “My death is here.” Many people have claimed that he is not safe in police custody yet, and now it is clear from Kharat’s words that he has also started feeling that he will not be able to get out of here alive. On the other hand, social activist Anjali Damania has made a big statement in this matter. Damania has claimed that in the case of the fraudster Kharat, one of the names is “Shizuka Nodi” who received several phone calls. The fraudster Ashok Kharat has also mentioned the name of Shizuka Nodi in his investigation. Damania has made a serious allegation that big people are involved behind it. Damania also raised the question of why Chakankar called him so many times, while reiterating that Rupali Chakankar has 177 calls, but she has not been summoned yet.
Kharat’s life in danger.

In the current situation, Ashok Kharat’s life is in danger, this statement was given by him during his detention. Damania said that now we are afraid that he can be eliminated to end all this. Saying that more information should not be revealed in this matter, therefore his life is in danger, so he should be provided with protection.

Black magic outside Ajit Dada’s house
Damania said that on November 18, a case of black magic came to light outside the house of late leader Ajit Pawar, currently I am focusing on it. Damania has also said that there should be an investigation into the role of Pratibha Chakankar in the Kharat case. After Ashok Kharat’s latest revelation, the investigating agencies have also come into action and their focus has also been shifted to his security. This has been claimed by police sources. Will Kharat’s prediction be correct? He will not come out of here and will die here? This question has also arisen. Why did Ashok Kharat make such a prediction? This question is also in the minds of the agencies and an investigation is underway on this.