In re: Misuse of former Chief Justice's name in Shree Saptashrungi Nivasini Devi Trust appointment directive

Timeline

1. 30 Oct 2026Judgment

   Bombay HC Quashes Order Issued In Chief Justice’s Name To Halt Nashik Temple Trust Appointments, Says Officer Misused Authority

   The Bombay High Court has quashed an order issued in the then Chief Justice’s name to halt trustee appointments at the Shree Saptashrungi Nivasini Devi Trust in Nashik. The court found that former Special Officer Anju Shende had attributed the decision to the Chief Justice without obtaining his approval, calling the conduct gross impropriety.

   Free Press Journal

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Bombay High Court cancelled an order that improperly used a Chief Justice's name to stop trustee appointments.

   Who:

   The Bombay High Court is the court, Anju Shende is the former Special Officer, and the then Chief Justice is the authority involved.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Nashik, Maharashtra, and the Bombay High Court.

   Why:

   The court decided the officer misused her power by issuing the order without the Chief Justice's required approval.

   What it means:

   The order blocking the appointment process at the temple trust is no longer valid.

2. 30 Oct 2026News

   Bombay High Court slams former Chief Justice's special officer for misusing his name in trust appointments matter

   The Bombay High Court has quashed an administrative directive issued by the former Chief Justice's special officer that had halted the appointment of trustees t

   Bar and Bench

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Bombay High Court cancelled an administrative order that stopped the appointment of new trustees.

   Who:

   The Bombay High Court is the court, the former Chief Justice is the official, and the special officer is the person who issued the directive.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court criticized the special officer for using the former Chief Justice's name without proper authority in this matter.

   What it means:

   The previous directive halting the appointment of trustees is now void and no longer in effect.