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Bombay High Court Upholds Maintenance for Woman in "Relationship in the Nature of Marriage"

Bombay High Court Upholds Maintenance for Woman in "Relationship in the Nature of Marriage"

Court affirms relief under the Domestic Violence Act despite absence of legal proof of marriage....

Bombay High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against Respondents in Land Dispute Case

Bombay High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against Respondents in Land Dispute Case

Court finds no willful disobedience of injunction order; petition barred by limitation period...

Bombay High Court Upholds Demolition of Unauthorized Structure in Santacruz

Bombay High Court Upholds Demolition of Unauthorized Structure in Santacruz

Court dismisses appeal against BMC's action, emphasizes no legal rights from unauthorized constructions despite payment ...

Bombay High Court Overturns Detention Order Under MPDA Act

Bombay High Court Overturns Detention Order Under MPDA Act

Court Emphasizes Distinction Between 'Law and Order' and 'Public Order' in Preventive Detention Cases...

Bribe means acquiring proceeds of crime, says Bombay HC; refuses relief to ex-civic official

Bribe means acquiring proceeds of crime, says Bombay HC; refuses relief to ex-civic official

The ED conducted searches at Reddy's residences on June 23, 2025 and shared information with the local police, based on ...

Bombay High Court Orders BMC to Tackle Encroachments on Private Streets Used as Public Thoroughfares

Bombay High Court Orders BMC to Tackle Encroachments on Private Streets Used as Public Thoroughfares

Court Directs Municipal Corporation to Submit Action Plan for Encroachment Removal, Stresses Civic Responsibility...

Bombay High Court Upholds Government's Cut-Off Date for Non-Practicing Allowance

Bombay High Court Upholds Government's Cut-Off Date for Non-Practicing Allowance

Medical Officers' Plea for Retrospective Pension Benefits Rejected, Court Finds Policy Decision Justifiable...

Bombay High Court Declares Land Reservation Lapsed After 45 Years of Inaction by Planning Authority

Bombay High Court Declares Land Reservation Lapsed After 45 Years of Inaction by Planning Authority

Petitioners Granted Right to Develop Land in Lonavala as Court Cites Non-compliance with MRTP Act Timelines...

Far-fetched a daughter would accuse father of rape in anger, says HC; upholds man's life term

Far-fetched a daughter would accuse father of rape in anger, says HC; upholds man's life term

The HC, however, insisted his theory cannot be accepted as a child may be angry with his/her parents as it does happen w...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Prayer Space at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Prayer Space at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Court cites safety, congestion, and development constraints; Petitioners advised to make future representation for space...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Teacher’s Appeal on Pay Scale Dispute

Bombay High Court Dismisses Teacher’s Appeal on Pay Scale Dispute

Court Holds School Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Pay Scale Grievances Under MEPS Act...

Bombay High Court Refuses to Reject Suit Over Dishonoured Cheques and Promissory Notes

Bombay High Court Refuses to Reject Suit Over Dishonoured Cheques and Promissory Notes

Detailed Evidence Required to Determine Applicability of Money Lending Act, Says Court...

HC notice to Pankaja Munde, others over plea against Jalna district planning committee

HC notice to Pankaja Munde, others over plea against Jalna district planning committee

The bench said it had perused the GR of August 22, 2024. However, at this preliminary stage, the court said it would not...

Bombay High Court Overturns Divorce Granted on WhatsApp Chats, Remands Case for Fresh Hearing

Bombay High Court Overturns Divorce Granted on WhatsApp Chats, Remands Case for Fresh Hearing

Family Court's reliance on electronic communication without substantive evidence leads to judgment reversal...

Bombay High Court Quashes Unauthorized Registration of Separate Cooperative Society

Bombay High Court Quashes Unauthorized Registration of Separate Cooperative Society

Court Rules Against Fragmentation of Single Building Society Without Lawful Bifurcation...

Bombay High Court Directs State to Address Fee Refund Complaint Against ILS Law College

Bombay High Court Directs State to Address Fee Refund Complaint Against ILS Law College

Court mandates resolution of petitioner's complaint within two months; College agrees to withhold action on show-cause n...

Bombay High Court Upholds Dismissal of Lease Termination Challenges in Major Metro Project Land Dispute

Bombay High Court Upholds Dismissal of Lease Termination Challenges in Major Metro Project Land Dispute

Court rules against Maheshkumar Garodia's writ petitions, emphasizing public interest in Metro Line-6 development over p...

Bombay High Court Directs Immediate Security Overhaul for Maharashtra Courts

Bombay High Court Directs Immediate Security Overhaul for Maharashtra Courts

Court Orders Deployment of Additional Security Personnel Across State, Sets February Deadline for Initial Implementation...

Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Two Accused in Caste-Based Atrocity Case

Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Two Accused in Caste-Based Atrocity Case

Court Finds No Prima Facie Offence Against Two College Students, Upholds Bail Denial for Remaining Accused...

Bombay High Court Quashes Eviction Order in Senior Citizen Property Dispute

Bombay High Court Quashes Eviction Order in Senior Citizen Property Dispute

Court emphasizes jurisdictional facts under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007...

Bombay High Court Upholds Cheque Dishonour Proceedings Amid Bank Merger Dispute

Bombay High Court Upholds Cheque Dishonour Proceedings Amid Bank Merger Dispute

Presumption of Insufficient Funds Prevails Despite Validity Concerns Due to Bank Merger, Rules Bombay High Court...

Bombay High Court Upholds Execution of Foreign Decree with Detailed Inquiry

Bombay High Court Upholds Execution of Foreign Decree with Detailed Inquiry

Court mandates exceptional scrutiny of UAE court's judgment under Section 44A of CPC...

Prayers at any spot not religious right: HC; says no to namaz near Mumbai airport citing security

Prayers at any spot not religious right: HC; says no to namaz near Mumbai airport citing security

The court was hearing a petition filed by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Men's Union claiming that a temporary shed in the v...

Security overrides religion: HC; refuses relief to people seeking to offer namaz near Mumbai airport

Security overrides religion: HC; refuses relief to people seeking to offer namaz near Mumbai airport

The court was hearing a petition filed by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Men's Union claiming that a temporary shed in the v...

Bombay High Court Upholds Maternity Benefits for Contractual Employees

Bombay High Court Upholds Maternity Benefits for Contractual Employees

Court Rules Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 Encompasses Contractual Employees, Ensures Protection Under Constitutional Righ...

Bombay High Court Quashes Expulsion of Minor Student for Non-Payment of Fees

Bombay High Court Quashes Expulsion of Minor Student for Non-Payment of Fees

Court Rules Expulsion Violates Right to Education Act; Orders Reinstatement Without Late Fees...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Application Alleging Mental Incapacity in Property Dispute

Bombay High Court Dismisses Application Alleging Mental Incapacity in Property Dispute

Court Rules Against Using Mental Healthcare Act as Litigation Strategy in Familial Property Dispute...

Bombay High Court Overturns Caste Scrutiny Committee's Decision, Validates Scheduled Caste Claim

Bombay High Court Overturns Caste Scrutiny Committee's Decision, Validates Scheduled Caste Claim

Evidence of Conversion to Christianity Found Insufficient; Validity Certificate Directed to be Issued to Petitioner...

Bombay High Court Rules Against Registration Refusal Based on Fragmentation Act Compliance

Bombay High Court Rules Against Registration Refusal Based on Fragmentation Act Compliance

Court finds Sub-Registrar's refusal to register sale deeds inconsistent with Registration Act's limited enquiry scope....

Bombay High Court Quashes Ministerial Order Halting Cooperative Society Inquiry

Bombay High Court Quashes Ministerial Order Halting Cooperative Society Inquiry

Court affirms that audit findings are preliminary and not subject to revision, restoring inquiry into alleged financial ...

Bombay High Court Quashes Deemed Conveyance Order Favoring Magnum Tower CHS

Bombay High Court Quashes Deemed Conveyance Order Favoring Magnum Tower CHS

The Court Upholds the Doctrine of Res Judicata, Reinforcing Finality in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings...

Bombay High Court Recognizes Fire Brigade Department as Industrial Establishment

Bombay High Court Recognizes Fire Brigade Department as Industrial Establishment

Court Sets Aside Industrial Court's Finding, Orders Final Adjudication on Unfair Labour Practice Complaint...

Bombay High Court Quashes Stamp Duty Demand in Slum Redevelopment Case

Bombay High Court Quashes Stamp Duty Demand in Slum Redevelopment Case

Court rules that arbitrary addition of Permanent Transit Camp costs for stamp duty calculation violates statutory guidel...

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Review Order in Commercial Dispute

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Review Order in Commercial Dispute

Alternate Judge's Review Order Overturned Due to Procedural Violations...

Bombay High Court Upholds Landlord's Eviction Suit Based on Bona Fide Requirement and Non-User by Tenant

Bombay High Court Upholds Landlord's Eviction Suit Based on Bona Fide Requirement and Non-User by Tenant

Circuit Bench at Kolhapur rules in favor of landlord Ajitnath Tatyasaheb Shetti, affirming eviction due to tenant's non-...

Bombay High Court Upholds ESI Authority's Discretion in Imposing Damages on Defaulting Employer

Bombay High Court Upholds ESI Authority's Discretion in Imposing Damages on Defaulting Employer

ESI Court's Order Reversed; Employer's Plea for Reduction in Damages Rejected...