Bombay High Court Dismisses Bias Allegation Against Charity Commissioner

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition by founders of the Lilavati Hospital trust, alleging bias against the Charity Commissioner. The petition sought the transfer of proceedings due to an adverse decision. The court ruled that mere allegations aren't enough to justify such a transfer.

The Bombay High Court has ruled against a petition filed by the founders of the Lilavati Hospital trust, which sought to transfer proceedings away from the Charity Commissioner on grounds of alleged bias.

Justice Sharmila Deshmukh denied the transfer, emphasizing that an adverse order alone does not substantiate claims of prejudice or bias.

The court stressed that an apprehension of bias must be reasonable and cannot rely merely on allegations or a non-congenial atmosphere.

(With inputs from agencies.)