Bombay High Court
HC quashes case against senior citizen accused of dishonouring tricolour
A case was registered against the senior citizen at the suburban Tilak Nagar police station in January 2017 under the pr...
HC quashes ED's money laundering case against lawyer linked to ex-minister Anil Deshmukh
The court noted that the ED failed to show any connection between Dewani's property transactions and the proceeds of cri...
Every violation of RBI fraud rules not open to court scrutiny: HC on lifting Anil Ambani case stay
Through these directions, the RBI disseminates information to the banks on details of frauds and unscrupulous borrowers ...
Bombay High Court Recognizes Single Mother's Right to Define Child's Identity
Landmark judgment mandates correction of child's name and caste in school records to reflect single mother's identity, u...
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Cruelty Case, Citing Lack of Specific Evidence
Court Emphasizes Need for Careful Scrutiny in Section 498-A IPC Allegations to Prevent Misuse...
HC quashes order staying proceedings against Anil Ambani to classify his bank accounts as fraud
The banks, in their plea, also said Ambani had raised a technical challenge to the forensic audit before the single benc...
`Khamosh' exclusively linked to Shatrughan Sinha's persona, says HC; bars misuse of his name, voice, images
The high court in its order noted that Sinha has a unique style of dialogue delivery, and is especially known for the un...
Advocate files plea in HC against Maharashtra govt decision to cancel 5 per cent Muslim quota
The petition filed by advocate Syed Ejaz Abbas Naqvi challenged the government resolution of February 17 issued by the D...
Disturbing pattern in recent times where matrimonial prosecutions initiated as pressure tactic: HC
In such cases, the court is not expected to be a mute spectator and is duty-bound to examine the circumstances and to as...
High-rise near INS Shikra: HC raps Navy over ‘lapse’, 'intelligence failure'
The bench also questioned the Navy’s selective opposition to only this particular building when there are several other ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Pune Municipal Corporation's Promotion Process for Superintending Engineer
Court Mandates Implementation of 2024 Seniority List, Citing Violations of Natural Justice...
Bombay High Court Partially Acquits Appellants in Assault Case; Conviction Under IPC Section 324 Upheld
Court Remands Case for Consideration of Probation; Acquits Appellants of Charges Under IPC Section 504 and Goa Children'...
Bombay High Court Clarifies ESI Act's Applicability to Medicine Storage by Traders
Storing Medicines in Refrigerators Not a "Manufacturing Process," Rules Court...
'Systemic failure' in land acquisition cases; resolve them on mission-mode: HC to govt
Its remarks came on a plea filed by a bunch of residents in Beed district whose lands were acquired by the irrigation di...
Child raised exclusively by mother cannot be compelled to carry father's surname, caste: HC
A society that claims to be developing cannot insist that a child's public identity must be anchored to a father who is ...
`Were you sleeping?': Bombay HC slams Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra
Installations such as naval air stations are of paramount importance for the country's security, the HC said, adding, "T...
Can't say when I'll return to India; legally barred from leaving UK: Mallya tells Bombay HC
The businessman, in his statement to HC, said he cannot give a definite date for his return as he does not have his Indi...
Bombay HC chides Navy for `sleeping' over construction of high-rise near INS Shikra
Installations such as naval air stations are of paramount importance for the country's security, the HC said, adding, "T...
'Khamosh' no longer: Shatrughan Sinha seeks protection of personality rights, moves HC
Sinha sought a permanent injunction against parties from using his name, voice, mannerisms, signature punchline 'Khamosh...
Bombay High Court Takes Proactive Measures Against Mumbai's Air Pollution Crisis
Formation of High Power Committee to Enforce Pollution Control and Mitigation Strategies...
Bombay High Court Upholds Caste Identity for Adopted Child, Sets New Precedent
Landmark judgment harmonizes Juvenile Justice Act with Maharashtra Caste Certificate Act, granting caste validity based ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Regulation Restricting Medical College Establishment to Section 8 Companies
Petition by Ajeet Seeds Private Limited challenging the 2023 Regulation dismissed; Court emphasizes non-commercial objec...
Bombay High Court Quashes Charity Commissioner's Order for Public Apology
Bombay High Court, Quashes Order, Charity Commissioner, Public Apology...
Bombay High Court Denies Condonation of Delay in Review Petition
Court Finds No "Sufficient Cause" for 645-Day Delay in Filing Review Petition...
Bombay High Court Upholds Insurance Ombudsman’s Award in Favor of Policy holder
Insurer’s Attempt to Repudiate Claim on Ported Policy Rejected; Court Emphasizes Diligence in Policy Portability...
Bombay High Court Upholds Binding Nature of MSHRC Recommendations
Court Directs Maharashtra Government to Deposit Rs.3.60 Crores for Compensation Compliance...
HC restrains actor from making defamatory remarks against composer Palash Muchhal
"The defendant (Mane) is restrained from making any further references and insinuations of the kind and nature attacking...
Bombay High Court Upholds Railway Tribunal's Decision to Deny Compensation Due to Intoxication
Court Rules Against Compensation Claim as Appellant Admits to Intoxication Before Platform Accident...
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...