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Senior counsel Milind Sathe has been appointed as the new Advocate General of Maharashtra, taking over from Birendra Saraf. Sathe, a legal veteran and former president of the Bombay Bar Association, brings extensive experience in constitutional law and public interest litigation. Saraf resigned citing personal reasons after a three-year tenure.

Housing societies in Mumbai are increasingly opting for self-redevelopment, bypassing traditional builders. This model empowers residents to plan, fund, and manage their projects, resulting in larger homes and financial benefits. Several successful projects highlight the model's potential, with societies like Pearl Queen and Purvarang showcasing significant gains for their members.

Mumbai awakens to a sunny and pleasant day, with temperatures reaching 30.6C, making it ideal for outdoor plans. However, yesterday's moderate air quality (AQI 158) persists in traffic-heavy areas, advising masks. The week ahead promises consistently warm, dry weather, perfect for planning outdoor engagements, though caution regarding pollution remains crucial for residents.

The Bombay High Court has overturned the disqualification of a housing society's managing committee, which was imposed for failing to hold a special general body meeting during the Covid-19 pandemic. Justice Amit Borkar ruled that the restrictions in place at the time constituted a reasonable cause for the delay, rendering the disqualification order unsustainable.

Film producer Manish Trehan and his brother-in-law Satwant Singh secured anticipatory bail after being accused of defrauding an investor of 2.5 crore. The duo allegedly promised business expansion and a film project for Amazon Prime, but the money was reportedly invested elsewhere. The court deemed custodial interrogation unnecessary, granting bail.

Filmmaker Kiran Rao's international travel to Tokyo was significantly delayed by IndiGo, leaving her stranded at Mumbai Airport for over eleven hours. The airline issued a public apology for widespread operational challenges causing numerous flight cancellations nationwide. The DGCA has formed a committee to investigate the disruptions.

Widespread IndiGo flight cancellations on Saturday left thousands of passengers stranded across India, leading to scenes of frustration and protests at airports. Despite the aviation regulator pausing recent flight duty time limitations, disruptions continued, impacting crucial travel plans for many, including a team selected for the Smart India Hackathon.