Maharashtra
‘Erase all differences’: Bombay HC tells Maharashtra Governor and CM

The Bombay High Court has expressed distress that the two apex Constitutional functionaries in Maharashtra – the Governor and Chief Minister – do not “trust” each other, and urged them to “sit together” and “erase” all their differences.
The observations came when a bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice M.S. Karnik dismissed two Public Interest Litigations, one filed by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader Girish Mahajan and other by activist Janak Vyas.
Referring to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s inaction on the nomination of 12 MLCs, pending since November 6, 2020, the bench pointed out that there was no movement even after the court’s verdict in Aug. 2021.
At that time, the court had observed that it was the Governor’s duty to decide on the recommendations of the Council of Ministers for the 12 MLCs’ nomination “within a reasonable time”.
Expressing anguish over how the court was “treated” after it passed the order, Chief Justice Datta said that now it is March 2022, and nothing has happened even after eight months.
The bench elaborated that the unfortunate part in the state was the two highest Constitutional functionaries “do not trust each other”, with both the Governor and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray “not on the same page”.
“You both please sit together and sort this out between yourselves… Who is suffering in all of this?… Erase all these differencesa Your ramblings do not take the state forward,” it observed.
Dismissing the PILs by Mahajan and Vyas, the court admonished them and ordered forfeiture of their Rs 10 lakh and Rs 2 lakh deposits which they were ordered to pay up in an earlier hearing.
The petitioners had challenged the Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s amendments to the procedures for the election of Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly, which has been pending for nearly a year now, and were proposed to be held on Wednesday (March 9), but the Governor’s nod is awaited.
They contended that the amendments were “undemocratic”, “arbitrary”, “illegal”, and “unconstitutional”, but Chief Justice Datta objected to the lack of pleadings in the PIL to demonstrate their locus or how the election of Speaker was a matter of public interest.
State Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni had strongly opposed the PILs on the grounds of maintainability and said they were a waste of the court’s precious time.
Reacting to the developments, state Congress President Nana F. Patole said that the high court’s observations were “a slap on the face” of those who are creating hurdles in the election of the Speaker.
In a strong statement, he said the Governor must respect the court’s verdict and take immediate action on the Speaker election and the nomination of 12 MLCs.
“The BJP must understand the democratic process and stop rushing to the court all the time to prevent the good work of the MVA government. We want to conduct the Speaker’s election before the state Budget on March 11. We hope the Governor will take a decision on priority in this regard,” Patole urged.
Maharashtra
ISI agent Jyoti Malhotra’s visit to Mumbai, who did he meet during his visit to Mumbai, where did he stay and who supported him, the investigation continues

JYOTI MALHOTRA
Mumbai: Mumbai Pakistani spy Jyoti Malhotra also inspected Mumbai. This came to light during the investigation of Jyoti. Jyoti had collected secret information and details of important places for Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. Jyoti has also provided details of Indian places in Pakistan by uploading activities related to the itinerary on YouTube. After Jyoti’s visit to Mumbai, now the agencies have started the process of collecting details related to her visit. Jyoti visited Mumbai in 2023 and during this time she also visited three cities. Jyoti’s mobile phone and laptop have also been seized. Jyoti came to Mumbai on 12 May 2023 by Rajdhani Express.
On May 14, she visited many places in the city. She also used to do photography and videography. She reached Mumbai on 20 July 2023 by Garib Rath Express and recorded and collected details of many places for a few days. She came to Mumbai by plane on 3 October 2023 and stayed here for 22 days. During this time she also traveled to Mumbai by metro train and other means. Videography and Tropical Channel also shared details of her visit to Delhi by plane on October 25, 2024, three visits to Mumbai and inspection and observation of the city, visit to Mumbai by luxury bus in July, visit to Ahmedabad by Kankoli Express in August and visit to Delhi by Punjab Mail in 2024.
Jyoti is making many important revelations in the investigation. During her visit to Mumbai, she also visited Lalbagh Ka Raja. Whom she contacted here during her visit to Mumbai and what was the motive behind it is being investigated. Jyoti has not only traveled to India, but she has also traveled to various countries. Even the ISI in Pakistan has hosted her. She has given many secret information about India to Pakistan. Not only this, investigation is also going on to find out what information and details of important establishments Jyoti has given to Pakistan during her visit to Mumbai, and the process of questioning Jyoti’s associates and contacts is also going on. NIA is also interrogating Jyoti.
Maharashtra
Muslim organizations’ legal action to register case against Kirit Somaiya

Mumbai: Muslim organizations have now started legal proceedings against Mumbai BJP leaders and former MP Kirit Somaiya. In an important meeting of Muslim elders and scholars in the Mumbai Peace Committee, it was decided that a case should be registered against Kirit Somaiya for disturbing communal harmony in Mumbai city, creating enmity between two communities, and spreading religious hatred. Applications should be filed in various police stations of the city to register a case against Kirit Somaiya. Despite all these legal proceedings, if the police is unable to register a case against Kirit Somaiya, then they should approach the court against it. Muslim organizations have also decided to knock on the door of the court if the case is not registered.
Mumbai Peace Committee President Fareed Sheikh said that the atmosphere of the city has deteriorated due to the provocations of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and the loudspeaker removal campaign against mosques. There is also a risk of communal violence and religious hatred. This has also created a rift between Hindus and Muslims. Therefore, a request has been made to the Mumbai Police to register a case against Kirit Somaiya. At the same time, we have also demanded that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis take action against the mischievous leaders because this is deteriorating the atmosphere of Maharashtra. Maulana Ijaz Ahmed Kashmiri, the preacher and imam of Handiwala Mosque, said that the provocation of Kirit Somaiya regarding the removal of loudspeakers from mosques in Mumbai has led to communal tension and in such a situation, a law and order problem has arisen in Maharashtra and Mumbai.
He said that this meeting was held regarding the issue of loudspeakers in mosques as well as the legal action against Kirit Somaiya’s provocation, in which it was decided that NGOs and organizations will approach the police stations to register a case against Kirit Somaiya. If a case is not registered despite all these requests, then the court should be approached soon. He said that it is very important to stop leaders like Kirit Somaiya to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in Mumbai. Kirit Somaiya has started a campaign to make Mumbai free of loudspeakers, due to which he visits police stations within the limits of mosques and tries to put pressure on police officers, due to which there is law and order here. The problem of discipline arises. In all these situations, there is a risk of tension in Mumbai. Therefore, we also demand from the government to take action against leaders like Kirit Somaiya and make efforts to maintain peace and order in Mumbai city. Maulana Anis Ashrafi, Naeem Sheikh, Shakir Sheikh, APCR head Aslam Ghazi, Advocate Abdul Karim Pathan were also present in this meeting.
Maharashtra
Accused of beating blind woman in disabled compartment of Mumbai local train arrested

Mumbai: The Railway PRP has claimed to have arrested Mohammad Ismail Hassan Ali for allegedly beating up a blind woman in a disabled compartment in a Mumbai local train. Mohammad Ismail Hassan Ali was travelling in a disabled compartment with his pregnant wife and 10-year-old daughter in a train departing from Mumbai’s CST railway station. During this, a blind woman, 33, entered the compartment. Other passengers requested Hassan Ali to give up his seat for the disabled woman. He refused. During this, the victim abused him, so Hassan Ali, 40, got angry and started beating up the woman. Somehow, the passengers in the compartment saved the blind woman and the beating went viral on social media, after which comments on it also started on social media. Taking notice of this, Kalyan GRP took action and arrested Mohammad Ismail Hassan, a resident of Mumbra, and the matter has been handed over to the police for further investigation. A case has also been registered against Hassan Ali for traveling in a disabled compartment without any excuse, assaulting, and violating the rights of a blind passenger.
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