Bombay High Court
Sexual Harassment at Workplace : Complaints Committee : Presiding Officer can be junior to the officer against whom allegations are made.
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding statutory frameworks designed to address workplace sexua...
Failure to file affairs of Company under section 454 : Prosecution must prove that it was wilful
The decision has significant implications for how compliance-related offences under the Companies Act are prosecuted, em...
Dishnonour of Cheque : Dismissal of complaint for want of prosecution results in denial of substantive justice
This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in balancing procedural rigor with the broader pursuit of justice, ensuri...
Disclosure of GST returns is prohibited : GST Act overrides RTI Act
The court clarified that Section 158(1) of the GST Act explicitly prohibits the disclosure of GST returns unless specifi...
Bombay High Court Grants Ex Parte Relief to Akshay Kumar in Personality Rights Case
The judgment highlighted the violation of Kumar's fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and h...
Customs official cannot arbitrarily disregard statutory orders of customs clearance
This case underscores the importance of adhering to statutory procedures and the principles of natural justice, particul...
Tenant stealing electricity : Landlord not Liable not even vicariously
The decision underscores the judicial system's recognition of individual accountability, distinguishing between ownershi...
POCSO Act : Doctors doing professional duty not liable under Section 19
The judgment underscores the importance of clear legal standards for implicating professionals under the POCSO Act and c...
Bombay High Court Mandates Compensation for Pothole-Related Deaths and Injuries
The court has directed wide publicity of these measures, urging affected individuals to approach the Committees for reli...
Protection of Personality Rights - No unauthorized use and AI exploitation of a celebrity's name, voice, image etc..
This ruling follows precedents set by previous cases including Arijit Singh v. Codible Ventures LLP and Aishwarya Rai Ba...
Classification of a bank account as fraud : Does not require a personal hearing or natural justice
The court's decision marks a pivotal point in banking regulation enforcement, highlighting the balance between regulator...
Bombay High Court Grants Interim Injunction to Suniel V Shetty in Landmark Personality Rights Case
The court's decision is seen as a significant step in protecting personality rights in the digital age, particularly aga...