Bombay High Court
Bombay HC seeks details from police of any security audit done of court premises, judges' residences
The apex court had taken cognisance of threats faced by judicial officers nationwide after the killing of a Dhanbad judg...
'Lame excuse', says HC on BMC's failure to clear encroachments in Powai
The court said the BMC's stand that it cannot initiate any action as the street was private property was a "lame excuse"...
HC cites Scott Fitzgerald quote on drinking to reject man’s compensation plea
"When a person is so heavily drunk, then his act of standing close to the border of the platform would be a case falling...
Bombay HC quotes author Scott Fitzgerald on drinking to reject inebriated man's compensation plea
"Alcohol ruins, it ruins everything. Physical and mental health, relationships, causes family breakdown, social dysfunct...
Bombay High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Dowry Harassment Case
Court emphasizes need for custodial interrogation amidst serious allegations and influential status of accused...
Bombay High Court Quashes Order of Detention in Civil Prison, Upholds Principles of Natural Justice
Execution of Decree Cannot Compromise Personal Liberty Without Due Process, Rules Aurangabad Bench...
Encroachment scene in Mumbai grim, people will be forced to ride cycles, horses in future: HC
"It seems the BMC does not have the will, desire, courage or means to remove such encroachments. The BMC is surrendering...
HC asks authorities to consider passport name change plea of actor-producer accused in cheating case
The court while directing for reverification noted that the trial court is yet to take cognizance of the case lodged und...
Bombay High Court Upholds Compensation for Health Worker Under PMGKP
Court Directs Compensation for Late Rekha Mohite Despite Hospital Not Being Listed as Covid Treatment Center...
Bombay High Court Upholds Termination of Teacher for Inappropriate Communication
Court endorses zero-tolerance policy for electronic messaging between teachers and students outside classroom hours....
Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case
High Court emphasizes lack of evidence proving liability or involvement under Section 138 of the NI Act...
Bombay High Court Denies Claims for Shares and Debentures, Upholds Industrial Court's Limited Jurisdiction
Adil Patel's petition seeking enforcement of rights beyond the Industrial Court's mandate dismissed; seniority placement...
Will not hear plea against fugitive tag if Vijay Mallya does not return to India, warns HC
The government of India was contesting the proceedings initiated by Mallya in London against extradition and the same wa...
Bombay High Court Modifies Life Sentence to 12 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case
Acknowledging the appellant's age and lack of criminal history, the court offers a reduced sentence while upholding conv...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail in High-Profile MCOCA Case
Court Finds Lack of Prima Facie Evidence Linking Accused to Organized Crime Syndicate, Imposes Stringent Bail Conditions...
HC reduces life term of rape convict to 12 years, cites his age at time of crime, essay on Gandhiji
The frightened child immediately informed about the incident to her mother, who confronted the accused before the family...
2011 Mumbai triple blasts: HC grants bail to accused, cites 14-year incarceration
The ATS had booked 11 accused under charges related to criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder, causing hurt, and...
Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Against Legal Practitioner in Fraud Case
Court Rules Legal Advice Alone Does Not Constitute Criminal Offense Without Direct Involvement...
Bombay High Court Affirms Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Case
Martin Soares sentenced for grave sexual assault on minor; Court emphasizes victim's testimony as sufficient evidence....
HC grants bail to Siddique murder case accused; says unable to hold accusations as prima facie true
The bench, however, noted that one call cannot connect Singh with an organised crime syndicate, unless it clearly demons...
Bombay HC grants bail to accused in Baba Siddique murder case
Singh claimed that he is only accused of being a member of an organised crime syndicate, and no specific role has been a...
Bombay High Court Declares Railway Employee a Bonafide Passenger, Awards Compensation
Court overturns tribunal decision, grants Rs. 3 lakhs to family of deceased railway employee with interest....
Bombay High Court Upholds Domestic Violence Case Against Husband, Dismisses Charges Against Relatives
Court Recognizes Relationship in the Nature of Marriage, Allows Interim Maintenance to Continue...
Bombay High Court Quashes Notice Issued by Mumbai Municipal Corporation for Lack of Jurisdictional Compliance
Court Finds Issuance of Section 314 Notice Without Application of Mind, Grants Liberty for Fresh Notice in Accordance wi...
Bombay High Court Quashes Prosecution Due to Delayed Drug Analysis
Non-Compliance with Rule 45 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, Leads to Quashing of Criminal Proceedings...
Bombay High Court Acquits Joseph Achola Ouma in NDPS Case Due to Procedural Lapses
Non-compliance with Mandatory NDPS Act Section 50 Leads to Acquittal...
Bombay High Court Denies Interim Relief in Messe Frankfurt vs. Netlink Solutions Arbitration Case
Court refuses injunction against third-party exhibition organizers, citing lack of direct involvement and delay in petit...
Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to Himesh Foods Pvt. Ltd. in GST Adjudication Case
Interim stay order issued against show cause notice under Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017, pending final hearing....
Comedian Kunal Kamra moves HC against Sahyog portal, calls it assault on free speech
"Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules and the Sahyog Portal are also ex facie unconstitutional, as they enable the blocking or t...
HC denies parole to Abu Salem as he expresses inability to pay police escort charges
According to Salem's plea, he had applied for an emergency 14-day parole from the jail authorities to attend the last ri...
HC forms high-powered panel to tackle Mumbai air pollution crisis; initial report by Mar 5
Any refusal by officials to assist the HPC will be treated as a breach of court orders and may trigger contempt proceedi...
You 'cannot bargain' on paying escort charges, HC tells Abu Salem on his plea for parole
On this, the Division Bench insisted he "cannot bargain" and will have to pay the mandatory charges if he wants to go to...
Savarkar Sadan not 100 years old, can't be centrally protected: ASI tells HC
The ASI, in its response, stated that it only preserves monuments or sites of national importance, declared protected un...
Bombay High Court Restores Deemed Membership Under MOFA Despite Pending Civil Suit
The court quashes a revisional order, reinstating the status of a flat purchaser as a member of a cooperative society, e...
Bombay High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Rape Case, Corrects Procedural Errors
Conviction under Deleted IPC Section Altered, No Prejudice or Failure of Justice Found...
Bombay High Court Quashes Disciplinary Action Against NABARD Manager
Central Complaints Committee Exceeded Jurisdiction, Says Court in Landmark Ruling...