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BMC submits action plan in HC on tackling Mumbai air pollution; court urges all to be responsible

BMC submits action plan in HC on tackling Mumbai air pollution; court urges all to be responsible

As per the HC's directive last month, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) submitted an affidavit detailing a se...

Representation by Advocate in Labour Court, Section 36(4) must be interpreted liberally

Representation by Advocate in Labour Court, Section 36(4) must be interpreted liberally

Bombay High Court Upholds Right to Legal Representation in Labour Disputes Court Emphasizes Fairness and Equality in Gra...

Misuse of Section 498A of IPC - General and omnibus allegations implicating all family members

Misuse of Section 498A of IPC - General and omnibus allegations implicating all family members

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Dispute, Cites Misuse of IPC Section 498A General Allegations Against Husba...

Bombay High Court Acquits Rajkumar and Others in Dowry Death Case

Bombay High Court Acquits Rajkumar and Others in Dowry Death Case

Conviction under IPC Sections 498-A and 304-B Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence...

A civil dispute arising from a commercial transaction does not constitute a criminal offence of cheating

A civil dispute arising from a commercial transaction does not constitute a criminal offence of cheating

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Commercial Dispute, Clarifies Distinction Between Civil and Criminal Offences, Court ru...

Bombay High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Following Devastating Fire Tragedy in Goa

Bombay High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Following Devastating Fire Tragedy in Goa

Court addresses illegal constructions and indiscriminate licensing after tragic incident claims 25 lives in Arpora, Goa...

Bombay High Court Upholds Consumer Protection in Insurance Dispute

Bombay High Court Upholds Consumer Protection in Insurance Dispute

New India Assurance Co. Ltd.'s Writ Petition Dismissed; Ordered to Compensate Gayatridham Phase Co-op Housing Society ...

HC pulls up police for 'leisurely' enquiries into complaints; questions Centre on 14-day norm

HC pulls up police for 'leisurely' enquiries into complaints; questions Centre on 14-day norm

The police conducts such enquiries for months together under the garb of preliminary enquiry though it is mandated in la...

Bombay High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Pune Resident

Bombay High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Pune Resident

Court Cites Unexplained Delay and Lack of Public Order Disturbance in Quashing Order...

Someone must be held accountable: HC converts civil suit on Goa nightclub tragedy into PIL

Someone must be held accountable: HC converts civil suit on Goa nightclub tragedy into PIL

It observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despite ...

Trade Marks and passing off - Defendant injuncted using deceptively similar marks, logos, trade dress, and packaging

Trade Marks and passing off - Defendant injuncted using deceptively similar marks, logos, trade dress, and packaging

Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Minolta Natural Care for Trademark Infringement, Marico Limited's "Parachute...

Municipal Corporation has the Authority to Levy License Fees on Outdoor Advertisements retrospectively

Municipal Corporation has the Authority to Levy License Fees on Outdoor Advertisements retrospectively

Court Declares License Fees as Regulatory and Valid Despite Petitioners' Challenge Based on GST and Constitutional Amend...

Bombay High Court Enhances Maintenance for Homemaker and Daughters

Bombay High Court Enhances Maintenance for Homemaker and Daughters

Interim maintenance increased to Rs. 50,000 monthly each for wife and two daughters; payable from application date. ...

Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award for Specific Performance in BTRA v. Nilkanth Enterprise

Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award for Specific Performance in BTRA v. Nilkanth Enterprise

Court affirms Arbitral Tribunal's decision, dismisses BTRA's challenge under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation ...

Bombay High Court Quashes Show Cause Notices Against Astute Valuers and Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Under SVLDRS

Bombay High Court Quashes Show Cause Notices Against Astute Valuers and Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Under SVLDRS

The court rules in favor of the petitioner, emphasizing the conclusive nature of the Discharge Certificate under the Sab...

Bombay High Court Quashes Maharashtra Government's Appointment of Administrator for Shree Shanaishwar Devasthan Trust

Bombay High Court Quashes Maharashtra Government's Appointment of Administrator for Shree Shanaishwar Devasthan Trust

Court Rules State's Actions Without Statutory Basis, Violates Constitutional Provisions...

Some 'malafide' behind slashing down of Zeeshan Siddique's security cover, says HC

Some 'malafide' behind slashing down of Zeeshan Siddique's security cover, says HC

Shehzeen said in her plea that her husband had repeatedly raised security concerns and sought restoration of police prot...

Civic bodies have power to levy fees for grant/renewal of sky-signs, hoardings and billboards: HC

Civic bodies have power to levy fees for grant/renewal of sky-signs, hoardings and billboards: HC

The HC passed the order on a bunch of petitions challenging the levy of licence fee by municipal corporations (Pune, Nas...

Bombay High Court Upholds Appellate Authority's Decision Against Interest on Statutory Deposit

Bombay High Court Upholds Appellate Authority's Decision Against Interest on Statutory Deposit

Court Dismisses Petitioner's Claim for Interest on Deposit under Electricity Act, 2003...

Bombay High Court Grants Injunction to Federal Express in Trademark Dispute with Fedex Securities

Bombay High Court Grants Injunction to Federal Express in Trademark Dispute with Fedex Securities

Court restrains Fedex Securities from using the "FEDEX" trademark, citing infringement and passing off. ...

HC refuses to junk FIR against ex-MNS leader Akhil Chitre in assault case

HC refuses to junk FIR against ex-MNS leader Akhil Chitre in assault case

"Considering the FIR, the papers of investigation, statements and the injury certificate, it cannot be said that no case...

Pune land deal: Is police protecting Deputy CM's son Parth Pawar? asks HC

Pune land deal: Is police protecting Deputy CM's son Parth Pawar? asks HC

The sale of 40 acres of land in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area for Rs 300 crore to Amadea Enterprises LLP, in which Parth P...

Bombay High Court Grants Indian Citizenship to Minor Child Born in India

Bombay High Court Grants Indian Citizenship to Minor Child Born in India

Court Quashes Passport Rejection, Confirms Citizenship Rights Under Section 3 of the Citizenship Act, 1955...

Bombay High Court Mandates Strict Compliance with BNSS, 2023 Provisions for Police Preliminary Enquiries

Bombay High Court Mandates Strict Compliance with BNSS, 2023 Provisions for Police Preliminary Enquiries

Court Directs Union Home Department to Ensure Implementation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Across Maha...

Bombay High Court Directs Parties to Mediation in Arbitration Dispute

Bombay High Court Directs Parties to Mediation in Arbitration Dispute

Petition for Arbitrator Substitution Deemed Misconceived; Parties Opt for Mediation to Resolve Issues and Avoid Costs ...

Bombay High Court Grants Insurance Benefits to Family of Deceased Frontline Worker

Bombay High Court Grants Insurance Benefits to Family of Deceased Frontline Worker

Court Orders Extension of Cut-off Date, Upholds Liberal Interpretation of Welfare Schemes...

Bombay High Court Quashes Eviction Order Against Son Under Senior Citizens Act

Bombay High Court Quashes Eviction Order Against Son Under Senior Citizens Act

Court Rules Eviction Must Be Linked to Maintenance Claims, Quashes Tribunal Orders...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Revenue's Appeal: Mechanical Approval under Section 153C Invalid

Bombay High Court Dismisses Revenue's Appeal: Mechanical Approval under Section 153C Invalid

Court rules against the Revenue, emphasizing the necessity for a mindful approval process in tax proceedings....

Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash FIR Against MNS Activist

Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash FIR Against MNS Activist

Court advises petitioner to seek discharge application as chargesheet ready for trial...

Bombay High Court Stays Tax Demand Against Government-Funded Educational Trust

Bombay High Court Stays Tax Demand Against Government-Funded Educational Trust

Court Rules Gross Receipts Cannot Be Taxed Without Deducting Expenditure for State-Funded Trust...

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Husband's Relatives in Matrimonial Dispute

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Husband's Relatives in Matrimonial Dispute

Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A IPC, Emphasizes Caution in Proceeding Against Distant Relatives...

Standing near train door in peak hours not negligence, says HC; upholds accident compensation

Standing near train door in peak hours not negligence, says HC; upholds accident compensation

"This is a situation even today; therefore, to contend that a passenger is negligent while standing near the door cannot...

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award in Thermax vs RCF Dispute, Orders Refund of Deposited Amount

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award in Thermax vs RCF Dispute, Orders Refund of Deposited Amount

Court finds arbitrator ignored crucial evidence of RCF’s commercial use of GTGs prior to Preliminary Acceptance Certific...

Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitral Awards in Sharekhan vs. Darshini Shah Case

Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitral Awards in Sharekhan vs. Darshini Shah Case

Court Finds Arbitral Tribunal's Findings on Brokerage Rates to be Patently Illegal and Contrary to Contractual Clauses...

Bombay High Court Permits Correction of Trust Meeting Date, Upholds Procedural Integrity

Bombay High Court Permits Correction of Trust Meeting Date, Upholds Procedural Integrity

Court allows amendment in trust records without affecting ongoing compliance disputes....

Bombay High Court Upholds Delay Condonation in Defamation Case against Google

Bombay High Court Upholds Delay Condonation in Defamation Case against Google

Court dismisses petitions challenging delay condonation and stays proceedings over jurisdictional concerns ...