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Arbitration - A non-signatory party can be bound by an arbitration agreement

Arbitration - A non-signatory party can be bound by an arbitration agreement

Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against Rajasthan State Co-op Oil Seed Growers Federation Ltd.. The court ruled...

Bombay High Court Permits Termination of Pregnancy for Minor Sexual Assault Victim Beyond Legal Gestational Limit

Bombay High Court Permits Termination of Pregnancy for Minor Sexual Assault Victim Beyond Legal Gestational Limit

The decision reflects an empathetic approach to the complexities faced by victims of sexual assault, especially minors, ...

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Accused in 2011 Mumbai Bomb Blast Case Citing Prolonged Incarceration

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Accused in 2011 Mumbai Bomb Blast Case Citing Prolonged Incarceration

This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional rights, even in cases involving national securit...

Bombay High Court Revises Family Court's Maintenance Order for Adult Daughters

Bombay High Court Revises Family Court's Maintenance Order for Adult Daughters

Consequently, the Bombay High Court partially allowed Kashinath's revision application, modifying the maintenance order ...

Termination of service on acquiring disability during employment is prohibited

Termination of service on acquiring disability during employment is prohibited

This ruling serves as a pivotal affirmation of the rights of disabled employees, ensuring they receive due protection an...

Rape - Mentally challenged minor victim - Victim's mental incapacity negates consent for sexual intercourse

Rape - Mentally challenged minor victim - Victim's mental incapacity negates consent for sexual intercourse

This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the judicial approach to cases involving vulnerable victims, reinforcing the impor...

Prevention of Corruption Act : Sanction must be by the authority competent to remove the accused from service

Prevention of Corruption Act : Sanction must be by the authority competent to remove the accused from service

Consequently, the High Court acquitted Dr. Kakade and Ambhore of all charges, canceled their bail bonds, and ordered the...

Husband's obligation to maintain wife and children cannot be negated on grounds of financial constraints

Husband's obligation to maintain wife and children cannot be negated on grounds of financial constraints

This judgment reinforces the principle that financial constraints cannot negate the husband's obligation to provide for ...

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Kafeel Ahmed After 13 Years of Incarceration

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Kafeel Ahmed After 13 Years of Incarceration

The court’s decision highlights the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual rights amidst procedural delays, reitera...

Bombay High Court Acquits Husband in 1998 Cruelty and Abetment of Suicide Case

Bombay High Court Acquits Husband in 1998 Cruelty and Abetment of Suicide Case

In conclusion, the court ordered the appellant's acquittal and directed him to execute a P.R. Bond of Rs. 15,000 under S...

Prostitution : Solitary incident insufficient to establish the case

Prostitution : Solitary incident insufficient to establish the case

The judgment highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, particularly the...

Bombay High Court Orders Reassessment of Evershine Enterprises' Tax Liabilities under SVLDRS

Bombay High Court Orders Reassessment of Evershine Enterprises' Tax Liabilities under SVLDRS

Court mandates re-evaluation of predeposit and recovery claims in Evershine Enterprises' SVLDRS-3 form by designated com...

Bombay High Court Quashes MERC's Review Order for Breach of Natural Justice

Bombay High Court Quashes MERC's Review Order for Breach of Natural Justice

The court's decision highlights the critical importance of adhering to procedural fairness and the principles of natural...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Private Airline's Internal Complaints Committee

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Private Airline's Internal Complaints Committee

Legal experts have noted the ruling's reinforcement of the principle that writ jurisdiction should be exercised sparingl...

Bombay High Court Intervenes in Planned "Rail Roko Andolan" to Safeguard Public Interest

Bombay High Court Intervenes in Planned "Rail Roko Andolan" to Safeguard Public Interest

The court's proactive measures highlight the judiciary's role in maintaining public order and protecting citizen rights ...

"BIRLA" trademark based on association with Birla group of companies - Grasim Industries failed to prove association

"BIRLA" trademark based on association with Birla group of companies - Grasim Industries failed to prove association

Ultimately, the court directed Saboo Tor Private Limited to maintain accounts of their sales under the impugned trademar...

Bombay High Court Orders Removal of Unauthorized Protestors on National Highway 44

Bombay High Court Orders Removal of Unauthorized Protestors on National Highway 44

The judgment issued specific directives for the immediate and peaceful removal of the protestors. Police and government ...

Anil D. Ambani Withdraws Petition Against IDBI Bank with Liberty to Contest Future Orders

Anil D. Ambani Withdraws Petition Against IDBI Bank with Liberty to Contest Future Orders

The case highlights the procedural nuances in financial disputes and the strategic decisions often employed in high-stak...

Access of child during vacation - Court finds conditions imposed by one parent deemed unreasonable and impractical.

Access of child during vacation - Court finds conditions imposed by one parent deemed unreasonable and impractical.

The High Court dismissed the petition, reinforcing the Family Court's order, and underscored the importance of equitable...

"Le Shark" Trade Mark : Evidence of fraudulent adoption can lead to its expungement from the Register of Trade Marks

"Le Shark" Trade Mark : Evidence of fraudulent adoption can lead to its expungement from the Register of Trade Marks

The decision allows Le Shark Apparel Limited to pursue their business interests in India, unhindered by the fraudulent t...

Bombay High Court Denies Mandamus for Bank's OTS Disclosure

Bombay High Court Denies Mandamus for Bank's OTS Disclosure

In conclusion, the court upheld the bank's decision to reject the OTS proposal, affirming that the powers of judicial re...

Nobody has exclusivity over Shivaji Maharaj’s name, says HC; grants nod to Mahesh Manjrekar’s film

Nobody has exclusivity over Shivaji Maharaj’s name, says HC; grants nod to Mahesh Manjrekar’s film

As per the plea, Manjrekar has infringed upon the company’s script and promotional material by making “Punha Shivaji Raj...

Sexual Harassment at Workplace : Complaints Committee : Presiding Officer can be junior to the officer against whom allegations are made.

Sexual Harassment at Workplace : Complaints Committee : Presiding Officer can be junior to the officer against whom allegations are made.

This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding statutory frameworks designed to address workplace sexua...

Failure to file affairs of Company under section 454 : Prosecution must prove that it was wilful

Failure to file affairs of Company under section 454 : Prosecution must prove that it was wilful

The decision has significant implications for how compliance-related offences under the Companies Act are prosecuted, em...

Dishnonour of Cheque  :  Dismissal of complaint for want of prosecution results in denial of substantive justice

Dishnonour of Cheque : Dismissal of complaint for want of prosecution results in denial of substantive justice

This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in balancing procedural rigor with the broader pursuit of justice, ensuri...

Bombay High Court Upholds Interim Custody of Vehicle in Forgery Dispute

Bombay High Court Upholds Interim Custody of Vehicle in Forgery Dispute

The court's ruling underscores the importance of possession and bona fide purchase in disputes involving alleged documen...

Bombay High Court Modifies Conviction in Nagpur Case from Murder to Culpable Homicide

Bombay High Court Modifies Conviction in Nagpur Case from Murder to Culpable Homicide

The appellant is required to surrender before the Superintendent of District Prison, Washim by October 27, 2025, to serv...

Bombay High Court Quashes MACT's Compensation Order Against TATA AIG

Bombay High Court Quashes MACT's Compensation Order Against TATA AIG

In light of these findings, the High Court quashed the MACT's order and allowed TATA AIG to withdraw the compensation am...

Disclosure of GST returns is prohibited :  GST Act overrides RTI Act

Disclosure of GST returns is prohibited : GST Act overrides RTI Act

The court clarified that Section 158(1) of the GST Act explicitly prohibits the disclosure of GST returns unless specifi...

Bombay High Court Quashes Consumer Commission's Order Against SREI Equipment Finance Amidst Insolvency Proceedings

Bombay High Court Quashes Consumer Commission's Order Against SREI Equipment Finance Amidst Insolvency Proceedings

The ruling highlights the supremacy of the IB Code in insolvency matters, ensuring that recovery proceedings are halted ...

Bombay High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Defamation Suits

Bombay High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Defamation Suits

The interim application for further ad-interim injunctions is scheduled for consideration on November 3, 2025, with ad-i...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Review Petition for Suppression of Facts in Slum Rehabilitation Case

Bombay High Court Dismisses Review Petition for Suppression of Facts in Slum Rehabilitation Case

This case underscores the court's commitment to maintaining the integrity of judicial proceedings and ensuring that indi...

Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope of 'Just Cause' in Revocation of Probate Grants

Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope of 'Just Cause' in Revocation of Probate Grants

This ruling emphasizes the judiciary's role in preserving the integrity of probate proceedings and preventing fraud or p...

Bombay High Court Declines Writ Petition Against NSE Termination

Bombay High Court Declines Writ Petition Against NSE Termination

Furthermore, the court noted that Lala had accepted a full and final settlement, including a cheque in lieu of the notic...

Bombay High Court Grants Unconditional Leave to Defend in Summary Suit Case

Bombay High Court Grants Unconditional Leave to Defend in Summary Suit Case

The ruling is expected to have significant implications for similar cases, offering clarity on the principles governing ...

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal Due to Procedural Flaws in FIR Lodging

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal Due to Procedural Flaws in FIR Lodging

The judgment reinforces the necessity for strict compliance with legal procedures, especially in cases involving special...