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Time of India
an hour ago
- Health
- Time of India
Allopathy practice curbs: Homeopath moves high court
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the state govt on a petition challenging its order that stayed the registration of homeopathic practitioners who completed a course permitting them to practise allopathy. Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale also issued notices to the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), the Indian Medical Association (Maharashtra), and the Maharashtra Council of Homeopathy. They will hear the matter on July 28. The petition, filed by Pune-based homeopath Dr Rashi Mordia, urged the HC to quash and set aside the Medical Education and Drug Department's July 11 order. This order withdrew an April 24 direction to the MMC to maintain a register of homeopaths who completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology (CCMP). Mordia also sought quashing of the consequential notifications and communications. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Mordia's petition, filed through advocate Sagar Kursija, stated that CCMP was introduced in 2014 by an amendment to the Maharashtra Homeopathic Practitioners Act. The definition of 'medical practitioner' in the MMC Act was also amended to include a homeopath with CCMP. On a petition by the IMA (Pune), the HC in Dec 2014 refused to stay the amendments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo In July 2015, the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the HC's interim order. The petition mentioned that the MMC did not maintain a separate register for homeopaths with CCMP. Following the state's April 24 direction, on June 30, the MMC notified that it would start registrations. On July 1, the IMA wrote to the Chief Minister, stating that allowing homeopaths to practise allopathy might pose a threat to public health and patient safety. Consequently, on July 11, the state withdrew its April 24 direction, constituted a committee to submit a comprehensive report on the topic, and directed the MMC to immediately stop the registration of homeopaths with CCMP. Based on the July 11 order, the Food and Drugs Administration also suspended its December 2014 circular, which permitted the sale of medicines on the prescription of such homeopaths. Mordia's petition argued that the state's stay on registration amounts to an "overreach" of the High Court and Supreme Court orders. CCMP was introduced "to address the need for qualified health professionals, particularly in remote areas of Maharashtra."
Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
Audit had found 1.39cr fraud in 2016-17 as well
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the Venganoor Rural Cooperative Development Society, the probe team has confirmed that a fraud of Rs 1.39 crore — first flagged during the society's 2016–17 audit — remains under investigation. Following corruption allegations in that year, the cooperative department had conducted an audit and unearthed the large-scale fraud. However, the case is yet to reach closure and the crime branch is continuing the probe. Meanwhile, Kovalam police have arrested KS Sajan (64), the society's secretary and Ramesh Kumar (51), its vice-president, in connection with fresh cases filed by depositors. The complainants alleged they were denied access to their deposits and the interest due to them. Both accused were remanded to judicial custody after being produced in court. Their bail pleas had been earlier rejected by the HC. Police said the society's president Satheesh Kumar, accountant, staff, and other board members—also accused—are currently absconding. "The case based on the 2016–17 audit report is being investigated by the city crime branch after detecting a Rs 1.39 crore fraud. The new cases are based on complaints from depositors who were defrauded. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo by Taboola by Taboola Since the accused are the same in both instances, we may hand over the new cases to the crime branch once the total financial loss crosses Rs 1 crore. So far, over 10 cases have been registered and more complaints are being received," said a police officer. Preliminary findings suggest that the accused used society funds to purchase properties and invest in personal businesses, many of which ran into losses. As a result, interest payments to depositors were halted. The probe also revealed that large loans were taken under benami names and repayments on these loans have also stopped.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
No evidence of negligence: HC quashes rash driving case against student
Mumbai: The Bombay high court has quashed a criminal case against a man who drove his car allegedly in a rash and negligent manner during the Covid-19 lockdown along Marine Drive. "The alleged incident occurred during the pandemic on a Sunday morning at around 7.15 am. Due to the pandemic, very few vehicles and people were on the road. Therefore, in our view, the allegations against the petitioner about rash and negligent driving to cause hurt is unlikely to happen, and there is no evidence on record to that effect," said Justices Ajay Gadkari and Rajesh Patil on July 18. Churchgate resident, 24-year-old Raaid Khan, a student, was booked by Marine Drive police under IPC Section 279 (rash driving on a public way). The FIR, lodged on the complaint of a police constable, stated that on June 14, 2020, five cars were being driven recklessly and negligently from Mafatlal Bath Junction at Chowpatty to NCPA and from there towards Churchgate junction by taking "crazy turns," thus endangering the lives of the drivers as well as others. Khan was arrested and released on bail. Since after filing of the chargesheet four years ago nothing happend, Khan moved HC to quash the case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The At-Home Belly Shrinker: Just 1 Teaspoon, Empty Stomach purefitnow Learn More Undo You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Senior advocate Manjula Rao, for Khan, argued that the roads were completely empty and it was no one's case that a life was endangered or injury was caused to a person or property. The judges said it is an admitted fact that the alleged incident occurred during the pandemic period around 7.15 am. "There is no doubt that there is no loss to life or to any other property due to the alleged driving of the petitioner and the other co-accused," Justice Patil dictated the order for the bench. The judges noted that witness statements did not disclose Khan was seen driving rashly and negligently. Except for a "bald statement" that he was driving negligently, "there was no evidence to substantiate the charge" under Section 279. Referring to Section 184 (driving dangerously) of the Motor Vehicles Act, they said it was not the prosecution's case that Khan was driving at a very high speed. "The only allegation is that the car was being driven in a 'zig-zag' manner," they added. The judges said "no case of commission of offence alleged is made out" and "it would be an abuse of process of law to continue the present proceedings" against Khan. They directed him to pay Rs 2 lakh cost to the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa's Advocate Academy and Research Center within two weeks.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC refuses to quash FIR against printer in 2015 paper leak case
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has dismissed a petition filed by a printing press owner seeking to quash an FIR against him in connection with a question paper leak during a public recruitment examination in 2015. The court emphasised that such incidents were not private disputes but have far-reaching consequences that affect society at large. The case pertains to the leak of the question paper for the talati-cum-mantri recruitment exam, conducted by the District Panchayat Services Selection Committees in June 2015. An FIR was registered in Himmatnagar against multiple individuals, including Himanshu Trivedi, owner of Gujarat Enterprise—the firm contracted to print and dispatch the examination materials. Trivedi moved the HC seeking to quash the FIR, arguing that his company had a long-standing reputation for printing confidential examination papers and results for various recruitment bodies. He claimed that the leak occurred during the packing stage by a few juveniles hired by his firm. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad After hearing the case, Justice J C Doshi observed that due to the increasing incidence of malpractice in public examinations, the legislature had enacted the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act in 2024 to address such issues stringently. Referring to the contractual obligation of secrecy, the court stated: "Not only did the petitioner breach the express terms of the contractual agreement, but also played a direct and pivotal role in the commission of the alleged offence. It was incumbent upon the petitioner to ensure that utmost secrecy was maintained with respect to the examination material." The court added that the petitioner had demonstrably failed in both his statutory and contractual responsibilities. "Leakage of question papers in public examinations is not a private matter limited to a few individuals. Its ramifications are widespread, affecting the morale and prospects of thousands. One who is in charge of printing, packing, and delivering exam papers cannot evade liability on the grounds that subordinates committed the leak." Box: 'Paper Leak Causes Irreparable Emotional, Intellectual Damage to Aspirants' A CBI court on Monday convicted eight former Western Railway employees, sentencing them to five years in prison for their role in leaking an Indian Railways recruitment exam paper. The court noted: "This not only caused substantial financial and administrative loss to the govt exchequer but also inflicted deep disappointment and irreparable emotional and intellectual damage on thousands of honest and hardworking aspirants who invested their time, effort, and resources in good faith. "
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
SC halts HC's Rs 1,169 crore deposit order in MMRDA–Reliance metro dispute
The Supreme Court has halted a Bombay High Court order that asked Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to deposit the entire arbitral award of Rs 1169 crore that Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd ( MMOPL ), a subsidiary of Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure , won in 2023. However, the apex court said that the HC direction to deposit the entire award amount favouring MMOPL will remain stayed subject to MMRDA depositing 50% of the awarded amount in the HC. A Bench led by Justice Manoj Mishra sought response from MMOPL on an MMRDA's appeal against the HC July 10 order that refused the latter's request for unconditional stay on the arbitral award. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The top court further clarified that the pendency of the proceedings shall not preclude the HC from proceeding further with the hearing of the application filed by MMRDA under of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and if, in the meantime, the HC finally decided the application, one way or the other, this interim order shall abide the order passed by the HC. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state entity, contended that stay condition of depositing the entire awarded amount, at this stage, would be unduly harsh and therefore, it was a fit case to modify the condition imposed by the High Court while granting interim relief to the Ambani firm. Live Events MMRDA in its appeal submitted that the HC had erred in not granting the interim relief given that the impugned award passed by the tribunal was patently illegal and perverse, beyond the scope of the arbitration agreement , in breach of the principles of natural justice and passed without application of mind and without any basis of evidence. Majority decision of a three-member arbitral tribunal in 2023 had awarded Rs 992 crore with interest to MMOPL, a SPV between Reliance Infrastructure that holds 74% stake and MMRDA that holds 26% stake. The award was passed by the tribunal in 2023, and then corrected in 2024. The JV operates Mumbai's first metro line on Versova -Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor. The Maharashtra government had in June 2006 awarded the Metro One Project to the consortium of Reliance Infrastructure and Veolia Transport SA (now known as Transdev Lle – de - France). Multiple disputes arose between the parties over development, design, engineering, financing, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of a mass rapid transit system, besides a delay in completion of the project. The metro rail project started with a delay of over two years. MMOPL claimed that the project costs increased from Rs 2,356 crore to Rs 4,321 crores, which the MMRDA has contested. Accordingly, the Ambani firm had invoked the arbitration clause under the Concession Agreement.
