Judge steps down from hearing new Maharashtra security law case
A judge in the Bombay High Court has decided not to work on a legal challenge against a new state law. People are questioning if the new security law is fair under the country's main rules.
What happened in court
A judge at the Bombay High Court has stepped away from a legal case. The case is about a new state rule called the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act of 2025. Because of this change, a different judge will now have to look at the legal challenge.
Why people are upset
Several people and groups went to court to question the new law. They believe the rules might go against basic rights. They want the court to check if the law is allowed under the country's main constitution.
- A judge stepped down from the case.
- People are challenging the new 2025 security law.
- A new judge will take over the case soon.
What happens next
The court will set a new date for the hearing. A different group of judges will decide if the new law stays or goes. Everyone is waiting to see what the court decides next.