Bombay High Court
Muslim reservation ordinance lapsed in 2014, new GR didn't scrap quota: Maharashtra govt to HC
The affidavit, filed by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, however, refuted the "unfounded, baseless,...
Bombay High Court Upholds Formation of Single Co-Operative Society in Gera Developers' Bavdhan Project
Court dismisses petition by Gera Developers challenging single society formation; affirms majority consent and statutory...
Bombay High Court Quashes Show Cause Notice Against Sheesha Sky Lounge, Mandates Pre-Consultation Process
Court finds issuance of notice without pre-show cause consultation illegal, orders adherence to mandatory procedures und...
Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to DBS Bank Against Fraudulent Impersonation
Court Directs Intermediaries to Remove Infringing Content and Block Fake Websites Within Specified Timelines...
Man acquitted in 26/11 terror case denied police clearance considering national security: HC
Ansari filed the plea in January last year, seeking the police clearance certificate for the purpose of securing a publi...
Dabholkar murder: HC grants bail to convict Sharad Kalaskar, raises doubt whether he was shooter
Kalaskar, who is also facing trial for the killing of communist leader Govind Pansare, was granted bail by the high cour...
Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Bombay HC grants bail to convict Sharad Kalaskar
Dabholkar's murder was the first in a chain of similar killings of three other rationalists and activists -- Govind Pans...
HC dismisses plea of man acquitted in 26/11 terror case for police clearance to ply autorickshaw
Thereafter, he got a job at a printing press in Mumbra in the neighbouring Thane district. However, since the income was...
Day after adjourning defamation suit to 2046, HC modifies order; posts hearing in July 2026
Desai sought Rs 20 crore as damages claiming that the communications of the society were defamatory, causing them mental...
"Ego fight" between parties, says HC, adjourns hearing on defamation suit to 2046!
The HC noted that this was one of the matters where the "ego fight" between the parties at the fag end of their lives "c...
HC raps authorities for 'eyewash' approach against illegal hawkers
"What you do is a complete eyewash. Every time we ask something, you just read out earlier orders. Don't read and tell u...
HC terms trial court's acquittal in 2015 murder case 'perverse'; orders retrial
The bench further said that the trial court judge had needlessly entered into confusion as to who had registered the FIR...
HC fumes at 'audacity' of officials to disobey court orders; issues contempt notice to SSC director
It noted that despite court orders, two Pune residents - Sushant Sarode and Aniket Jadhav - aspiring to join the CISF/BS...
Bombay High Court Lifts GST Credit Block on NZS Traders Post One-Year Statutory Limit
The Court rules the continuation of Input Tax Credit block beyond the one-year statutory period as unlawful under Rule 8...
Bombay High Court Quashes State Tax Officer's Order for Violating Principles of Natural Justice
Court Remands Proceedings for Fresh Consideration, Citing Lack of Hearing and Opportunity to File Reply...
Bombay High Court Upholds Insolvency Petition Filing during COVID-19 Period
Court extends limitation period for insolvency petitions in light of Supreme Court's COVID-19 directives...
Bombay High Court Stays Retrospective GST Demand on Insurance Services to SEZ Units
Court rules amendment to IGST Act operates prospectively, providing interim relief to ICICI Lombard and others from tax ...
SBL Energy blast: HC denies pre-arrest bail to five senior executives
"In hazardous industries, persistent statutory non-compliance, even after prior notice, transforms omission into culpabl...
Bombay High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty
Appellant husband wins appeal as court overturns Family Court's decision, recognizing mental cruelty from wife's erratic...
Bombay High Court Upholds Right to Live Music, Quashes License Refusal
Court rules against Navi Mumbai Police's denial of orchestra license, citing breach of natural justice and fundamental r...
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Partnership Dispute
Court Dismisses Challenge to Arbitral Tribunal's Decision on Dissolution of Saras Developers and Financial Entitlements...
Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitral Awards in Securities Dispute
Vital Evidence Ignored in Arbitration Proceedings, Court Finds Awards Perverse...
Bombay High Court Upholds Villagers' Customary Rights to Celebrate Bagad Festival
Court Distinguishes Customary Rights from Customary Easements, Affirms Lower Courts' Injunction Against Property Obstruc...
Parrots are 'wild animals', rules HC; orders Maharashtra govt to compensate farmer for crop damage
The court passed the order on a petition filed by Mahadeo Dekate (70), a farmer from Hingi village in Wardha district, w...
Death certificate denied due to jurisdiction issue, Atal Setu suicide victim's wife moves HC
Sunaina Karuturi, the petitioner, claimed that the municipal corporations of Uran, Navi Mumbai and Panvel told her that ...
Bombay High Court Upholds IIT Bombay's Disciplinary Action Against Professor for Sexual Harassment
Court Affirms Internal Complaints Committee's Inquiry Suffices Without Additional CCS Inquiry...
Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Aurangabad Bench holds insurer liable for increased payout, emphasizing the duty to award just compensation based on pre...
Bombay High Court Quashes Magistrate's Order for Lack of Judicial Consideration
The court remands the matter for fresh examination, citing non-application of mind in issuing process against accused...
Bombay High Court Upholds Refund of Earnest Money in Property Dispute
Court Rules Subsequent Suit for Refund Not Barred, Defendants Failed to Establish Property Title...
Bombay High Court Quashes Provident Fund Recovery Against Municipal Council, Citing Lack of Notice
The Court emphasizes adherence to principles of natural justice in provident fund dues recovery, highlights unreasonable...
Bombay High Court Upholds 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' Principle for Municipal Employees
Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation directed to ensure pay parity with interest for absorbed Gram Panchayat employees...
HC pulls up authorities over pollution in Kanjurmarg, warns of closing dumping ground
The ill effects of such emissions, which are a result of mismanagement by the authorities, are not known, the bench said...
Bombay High Court Quashes Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Following Settlement
In a landmark judgment, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court allows compounding of offences under Section 138 of the Ne...
Bombay High Court Rules on Irrevocability Clause in Trust Deeds
Absence of Explicit Irrevocability Clause Not a Ground for Denying Registration under Section 12AB...
HC paves way for fresh elections at Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Acting on these findings, the Charity Commissioner passed orders on March 13, 2026, appointing a "fit person" along with...
HC calls handcuffing of duo by police humiliation', orders Maharashtra govt to pay compensation
Where there is infringement of the fundamental right, the court cannot be stopped by giving a mere declaration that acti...