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The Bombay High Court has dismissed appeals challenging the acquittal of 22 individuals in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh 'fake encounter' case. The appeals, filed by Shaikh's brothers, argued the trial was flawed. The court found no merit in the challenge, upholding the December 2018 acquittal. A detailed order is expected.

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 21 police officers and a civilian in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case. Appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed, with the court finding the trial court's verdict reasoned and justified. The CBI had accepted the acquittal, not filing its own appeal.

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The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court's acquittal of 21 police officers and others in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi, and Tulsiram Prajapati alleged fake encounter case. The court found the prosecution failed to establish abduction, conspiracy, or murder, deeming the evidence insufficient to overturn the initial verdict. Appeals by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed.

Bombay High Court has quashed a Rs 1,524 crore IGST notice issued to Tata Sons. The court ruled that Docomo's withdrawal of UK court proceedings after a 2017 settlement did not constitute a 'supply of services' attracting GST. The demand was for damages paid to Docomo following disputes over a 2009 agreement.

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The 2006 Malegaon blasts case saw Hindu accused discharged after their appeal highlighted lack of evidence. Lawyers argued their arrest was based on a rejected confession and weak circumstantial evidence. This follows the acquittal of seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case last July.

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has absolved four individuals implicated in the 2006 Malegaon blasts, overturning a prior trial court's decision to impose terrorism charges. The court pointed out discrepancies between the findings of the ATS and NIA, highlighting the complex nature of the investigations.

Bombay High Court has permitted four individuals accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts to challenge charges under the UAPA and other offenses. The court's decision allows them to contest charges including murder and attempt to murder. This development comes after the framing of 19 charges against them last year, with the NIA investigating the case.

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