Bombay High Court
Goa: HC quashes ECI notification for Ponda byelection day before polling
Two registered voters in the constituency moved the HC challenging the validity of the notification on the ground that l...
HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM
The byelection was necessitated by the death of former Goa minister Ravi Naik in October last year. The ECI had notified...
HC scraps bypoll to Ponda assembly seat in Goa; Congress to challenge order in SC
Speaking at a press conference here, Congress Central Working Committee member Girish Chodankar said the party will file...
Bombay HC restrains filmmaker from accusing 'Dhurandhar' director of script theft
As per the suit, Kumar made the allegations after the release of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", a sequel to the 2025 film "D...
HC quashes EC notification for April 9 Ponda assembly byelection in Goa
The petitioners argued that under the Representation of the People Act, holding a byelection is not mandatory if the rem...
2014 custodial death: Bombay HC upholds decision to frame murder charges against 8 cops
The court also pointed to inconsistencies in police records, non-preservation of CCTV footage despite court directions, ...
HC dismisses plea filed by Shinde faction leader against poll victory of Sena (UBT) rival
The HC pointed out that under section 117(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a petitioner is required to ...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver in Fatal Road Accident Case
Court Cites Lack of Adequate Training and Absence of Malafide Intent in Granting Bail to Driver Accused of Causing Nine ...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Declaration of Live-In Relationship as Marriage
Court Upholds Legal Requirements for Valid Marriages, Rejects Plaintiff's Claim Due to Existing Spousal Relationship...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Jitendra Maru, Citing Abuse of Process
Petition seeking CBI probe into alleged corporate bribery dismissed; court warns against misuse of legal process for pri...
Bombay High Court Rejects Plea to Stay Conviction in Moral Turpitude Case
Deelip Gopalsingh Thakur Disqualified from Municipal Role Due to Conviction Involving Moral Turpitude...
HC orders DDG Shipping to send mortal remains of West Asia war victim to FSL
The Solankis' petition claimed that the fundamental right to dignity extends to a person even after death and, hence, th...
Bombay High Court Reinstates Dismissed Shore Worker, Orders Full Back Wages
Acquittal in Criminal Case Influences Court to Overturn Disciplinary Dismissal of Mumbai Port Trust Employee...
Bombay High Court Upholds Seniority Norms for Disabled Employee Transfers
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court clarifies the application of seniority provisions under the Persons with ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Railway's 2018 Shoe-Shine License Policy
Court Emphasizes Transparency and Fair Competition in Contract Awards...
Bombay High Court Upholds Jurisdiction of Section 9 for Interim Measures on Foreign Arbitral Awards
Court Directs Victore Ships Pvt. Ltd. to Secure USD 269,105.08 in Foreign Award Case...
Enquiry against Sameer Wankhede based on complaints, not at Nawab Malik's behest: NCB to HC
Wankhede was also booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May 2023 on charges of extortion and bribery fo...
Bombay High Court Quashes Bail of Accused in Spurious Drugs Case
Robin Taneja's Bail Cancelled Amid Allegations of Forgery and Illicit Drug Distribution...
HC issues non-bailable warrant against fashion designer Ganji of Libas brand over pending dues
The court directed its registry to issue a non-bailable warrant to secure Ganji's presence on the next date of hearing o...
West Asia war victim's kin seek DNA test of mortal remains; HC seeks DDG Shipping's response
The plea claimed the fundamental right to dignity extends to a person even after death and, hence, the authorities have ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Criminal Charges Amidst NCLT Sanctioned Scheme for 63 Moons Technologies
Court Clarifies That Lifting of Asset Attachments Does Not Exonerate Criminal Charges in the NSEL Case...
HC junks then PMC chief’s orders stalling probe against staffer accused of having Rs 2,000 cr assets
The section mandates prior approval from the competent authority before conducting any inquiry or investigation into off...
Marital discords common in domestic life; one partner cannot be accused of abetment of suicide: HC
In November 2019, the man under pressure committed suicide after which his parents lodged a case against the woman for a...
Bombay High Court Quashes Trial Court's Order Allowing Graphologist Report in Will Dispute
Court Rules that Graphology Lacks Scientific Validation; Emphasizes Need for Adherence to Procedural and Evidentiary Sta...
Bombay High Court Mandates Reassessment of Pension Claims Denied Due to Missing Employer Records
Court rules in favor of employee, emphasizing the need for fair evaluation of pension claims based on available evidence...
Bombay High Court Mandates Compassionate Appointment and Compensation for BEST Employee's Family
Court Rules in Favor of Deceased Bus Conductor's Family, Citing Probable Covid-19 Death...
West Asia conflict: Kin of India’s first victim move HC, seek return of mortal remains
It also relied on the legal obligations under the maritime regulations and guidelines that require proper handling and r...
Bombay High Court Quashes Orders Admitting Non-Existent Flat Owners into Housing Society
The court invalidates membership granted for refuge areas falsely sold as residential flats, restoring the previous orde...
2024 BEST bus accident: HC grants bail to driver; expresses shock over inadequate training
However, for the reasons best known to the administration, the training period was curtailed to three days and limited t...
Ponda bypoll pleas: HC concludes hearing, reserves order
The bench has reserved its order for the next date, after arguments over the matter were concluded, said Nitin Sardesai,...
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Award, Reaffirms Limitation in Contractual Disputes
The Court dismisses Shyam Narayan and Bros.' challenge against the arbitral award, emphasizing adherence to statutory li...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Shivsena Candidate
Court rules no disqualification under Article 191 for holding office of profit under local authority...
HC seeks Maharashtra govt’s response to plea against move to cancel 5 pc Muslim quota
As per the plea, in July 2014, the then Congress-NCP government had announced a 16 per cent reservation for the Maratha ...
HC junks actor's plea seeking recognition of 'relationship' with Rajesh Khanna as marriage
Advani claimed she was evicted from Khanna's suburban bungalow after his death and sought monthly maintenance and a thre...
Bombay High Court Grants Jurisdiction to Kuki Investments in Cross-Border Legal Dispute
Court Allows Suit Against Anti-Suit Injunction by UK Court Under Clause XII of Letters Patent, 1886...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Mira Bhayander MLA Over Alleged Non-Disclosure
Strict adherence to statutory provisions emphasized; Pleadings found lacking material facts necessary for election chall...