Supreme Court NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with a Bombay HC order directing removal of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue from land owned by Mormugao Port Authority.A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Sheel Nagu was hearing a petition against HC order. As it was not inclined to entertain the matter, the petitioner withdrew the plea.”Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file an appropriate application before HC and seek variance of the impugned order,” the bench said.HC had pulled up the port authorities and the Goa administration for being a “bystander” and allowing the statue to be installed illegally.”…Only the state, through its agencies, can adequately address law and order issues. In the present case, we see a clear invasion of a major port’s property and the state has acted as a mere bystander, tacitly colluding with the perpetrators,” HC said in its April 7 order.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam Mandir Trust Meeting: Champat Rai’s Resignation Accepted, Donated Items Put On DisplayPM Modi Praises BJP Chief Nitin Nabin After Kejriwal’s ‘Who Are You’ Remark | WatchBaruipur Rape Horror: Mamata Leads Protest, CM Suvendu Vows to Ensure Death PenaltyRam Mandir Trust Chief Demands Strict Action As Donation Probe Intensifies FurtherIran Terms India’s Attendance At Khamenei Funeral ‘Deeply Valued Gesture’, Sends Formal GratitudeWedding, Car, Cash Gifts: Ram Temple Donation ‘Theft’ Accused’s Rs 19 Lakh Spending TrailMajor Landslide Hits Mumbai-Pune’s ‘Missing Link’; Flooding And Diversions Trigger Long Traffic JamsCongress Vows Fierce Fight Against Bill To Remove Ministers After 30 Days In CustodyAAP MP Sanjay Singh Targets VHP Chief Over Ram Mandir Probe, Demands Wider InvestigationGymkhana Club Challenges Eviction Notice, Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre | Watch123Photostories5 amazing cheetah facts that most people don’t know5 viral money affirmations people are repeating to attract wealth and abundanceFrom the nightingale to the canary: 5 birds with the world’s most beautiful songs6 pet fish that can live for several years with proper care: Long-living aquarium fish perfect for beginners and experienced owners8 everyday habits that kids raised in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s rarely needed reminders for and what today’s parents can learn from them10 weird fruit trees you won’t believe actually existKangana Ranaut’s blue Leheriya saree is the bold airport fashion statement of the seasonCopperhead vs Water snake: 6 easy ways to tell the difference quickly7 summer potato salads that are filling, nutritious and finger-licking deliciousJEE Advanced AIR 2 Kabir Chhillar shares 5 smart prediction tips that worked for him123Hot PicksRam temple donationITR filing FY 2025-26Khamenei funeralThomas TuchelMumbai school holidayKimi AntonelliBank holidayMumbai schools holidayMumbai-Pune expresswayTop TrendingOzempic ShaadiAgnipath Scheme ReviewNainital Sex RacketFIFA World Cup 2026Bengal rapeRam temple donationMumbai rainBank holiday todayKanpur Woman AssaultKCET mock seat allotment
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with a Bombay HC order directing removal of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue from land owned by Mormugao Port Authority.A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Sheel Nagu was hearing a petition against HC order. As it was not inclined to entertain the matter, the petitioner withdrew the plea.“Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file an appropriate application before HC and seek variance of the impugned order,” the bench said.HC had pulled up the port authorities and the Goa administration for being a “bystander” and allowing the statue to be installed illegally.“…Only the state, through its agencies, can adequately address law and order issues. In the present case, we see a clear invasion of a major port’s property and the state has acted as a mere bystander, tacitly colluding with the perpetrators,” HC said in its April 7 order.
