Reaffirming the unique power and position of reporters, the Bombay High Court ruled that working journalists constitute a special class distinct from general workmen. The Court clarified they enjoy unique privileges and protections under the Working Journalists Act of 1955. Therefore, journalists possess their own dedicated mechanism for dispute resolution.
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Nagpur | July 2025 - In a significant move upholding the rights of street vendors, the Bombay High Court strongly criticized the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for forcefully evicting 344 licensed street vendors from the Sitabuldi area without following legal procedures.
The court observed that the vendors, who held valid licenses and operated as per the law, were illegally removed in a...