Bombay High Court
A civil dispute arising from a commercial transaction does not constitute a criminal offence of cheating
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Commercial Dispute, Clarifies Distinction Between Civil and Criminal Offences, Court ru...
'Someone must be held accountable': HC converts civil suit on Goa nightclub tragedy into PIL
It observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despite ...
HC pulls up police for 'leisurely' enquiries into complaints; questions Centre on 14-day norm
The police conducts such enquiries for months together under the garb of preliminary enquiry though it is mandated in la...
Trade Marks and passing off - Defendant injuncted using deceptively similar marks, logos, trade dress, and packaging
Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Minolta Natural Care for Trademark Infringement, Marico Limited's "Parachute...
Municipal Corporation has the Authority to Levy License Fees on Outdoor Advertisements retrospectively
Court Declares License Fees as Regulatory and Valid Despite Petitioners' Challenge Based on GST and Constitutional Amend...
Some 'malafide' behind slashing down of Zeeshan Siddique's security cover, says HC
Shehzeen said in her plea that her husband had repeatedly raised security concerns and sought restoration of police prot...
Civic bodies have power to levy fees for grant/renewal of sky-signs, hoardings and billboards: HC
The HC passed the order on a bunch of petitions challenging the levy of licence fee by municipal corporations (Pune, Nas...
HC refuses to junk FIR against ex-MNS leader Akhil Chitre in assault case
"Considering the FIR, the papers of investigation, statements and the injury certificate, it cannot be said that no case...
Pune land deal: Is police protecting Deputy CM's son Parth Pawar? asks HC
The sale of 40 acres of land in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area for Rs 300 crore to Amadea Enterprises LLP, in which Parth P...
Bombay High Court Quashes Eviction Order Against Son Under Senior Citizens Act
Court Rules Eviction Must Be Linked to Maintenance Claims, Quashes Tribunal Orders...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash FIR Against MNS Activist
Court advises petitioner to seek discharge application as chargesheet ready for trial...
Goa nightclub fire: PIL in HC seeks court-monitored probe; alleges systematic failure of authorities
Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular party venue in Arpora village in North Goa, turned into a death trap on December 7 as a m...
Standing near train door in peak hours not negligence, says HC; upholds accident compensation
"This is a situation even today; therefore, to contend that a passenger is negligent while standing near the door cannot...
Senior citizens welfare act for safeguarding vulnerable persons, not to be misused for eviction: HC
"The Act is a beneficial statute intended to safeguard the vulnerable (senior citizen), but it cannot be (mis) used by t...
Prevention of Corruption - Mere recovery of money without proof of demand not enough
Bombay High Court Acquits Talathi in Corruption Case, Court Overturns Conviction Due to Lack of Proof of Bribe Demand an...
Trade Mark : CHEMCO" and "CHEMCO PLAST" comparable periods of concurrent use and dispute regarding prior use
Bombay High Court Partially Grants Relief in Chemco Trademark Dispute Chemco Plastic Industries Pvt Ltd Secures Interim ...
Posting objectionable material on a social media can amount to outrage modesty and stalking
Bombay High Court Upholds Criminal Charges for Posting Objectionable Content on Facebook. Court denies quashing of FIR a...
Public Trust : A trustee cannot file a suit of recovery against another trustee without consent of Charity Commissioner
Bombay High Court Rejects Suit Against Trustee for Unauthorized Occupation of Trust Properties Court Upholds Requirement...
HC rejects mosque's plea to use loudspeaker, says no religion mandates prayers with voice amplifiers
The bench noted that the petitioner was unable to submit any material to show that the use of loudspeakers was mandatory...
Bombay High Court Upholds Producer's Exclusive Copyright Over Musical Works
Defendant's Unauthorized Online Release Halted; Court Grants Interim Injunction Protecting Intellectual Property Rights...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Hany Babu After Over Five Years of Pretrial Incarceration
Prolonged detention without trial violates Article 21 rights, necessitates bail, rules court....
Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case
Court Affirms Three-Year Imprisonment for Sexual Assault on Minor, Citing Victim's Credible Testimony...
Bombay High Court Declares Arrest Illegal, Orders Immediate Release of Chandrashekhar Bhimsen Naik
Court Criticizes Police for Non-Compliance with Legal Protocols; Emphasizes Magistrate's Role in Ensuring Liberty ...
HC quashes life sentence of ex-BrahMos engineer for spying
While partly overturning his conviction, the HC said the prosecution brought nothing on record to show that he had done ...
HC defers vote count for 1st phase of Maharashtra local body polls; now to be held on Dec 21
The SEC last week rescheduled the polls in 24 local bodies to December 20 due to apparent irregularities in the process....
Grounds of arrest must be communicated in a language the arrestee understands
Bombay High Court Declares Arrest and Detention of Navneen Siyaram Sharma Illegal Failure to Communicate Grounds of Arre...
Trade Mark - "JIO TAXI" is deceptively similar mark "JIO".
Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to Reliance Industries in Trademark Infringement Case Defendant Restrained from ...
Bombay High Court Rules in Favor of M/s. Unique Enterprises, Grants 70% Relief Under Litigation Category
High Court Quashes Form SVLDRS-3 and Directs Correct Reassessment Under Sabka Vishwas Scheme...
Counting of votes for Maharashtra local body polls on Dec 21, not Dec 3: HC to SEC
The high court, while hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the SEC's decision, also directed that exit polls should ...
Bombay High Court Overturns Revenue Minister's Order Against Tata Communications
Court rules change in shareholding does not constitute a transfer of company's assets, setting aside demand for unearned...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition on Loudspeaker Use in Religious Practices
Court Emphasizes Noise Pollution Regulations, Dismisses Masjid A. Gousiya's Plea for Loudspeaker Installation...
Bombay High Court Overturns Major Convictions in Cyber Terrorism Case
Conviction under Official Secrets Act upheld for negligence; Cyber terrorism charges quashed due to lack of intent...
Bombay High Court Halts ESIC's Fresh Show Cause Notices Over Quashed Inspection Report
Court Grants Ad-Interim Relief to Foundever CRM India Pvt. Ltd., Citing Disobedience of Prior Judgment ...
Bombay High Court Denies Insolvency Petition Filed to Evade Family Court Maintenance Order
Dance Teacher's Attempt to Use Insolvency Proceedings to Escape Maintenance Payment to Estranged Wife Rejected...
Bombay High Court Upholds Student Rights, Mandates Compliance with Grievance Redressal Committee Recommendations
Maharashtra National Law University Ordered to Facilitate Exam Participation for Students with Attendance Discrepancies...
Bombay High Court Takes Firm Action Against Air Pollution in Mumbai
Court Constitutes Committee to Oversee Compliance with Environmental Guidelines at Construction Sites...