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HC dismisses Abu Salem’s plea seeking immediate release after completing '25 years' in jail

HC dismisses Abu Salem’s plea seeking immediate release after completing '25 years' in jail

Salem’s plea, filed through advocate Farhana Shah, had said that when he was extradited from Portugal in 2005, India had...

Bombay High Court Reinstates Elected Village Panchayat Member Disqualified for Holding Post of Gram Rojgar Sevak

Bombay High Court Reinstates Elected Village Panchayat Member Disqualified for Holding Post of Gram Rojgar Sevak

Court rules that Gram Rojgar Sevak position does not constitute a salaried office or office of profit under Maharashtra ...

Bombay High Court Quashes Penalty for Alleged Illegal Sand Excavation, Upholds Natural Justice

Bombay High Court Quashes Penalty for Alleged Illegal Sand Excavation, Upholds Natural Justice

Revenue authorities rebuked for procedural lapses and arbitrary actions against farmer in Latur district...

Bombay High Court Upholds Industrial Court's Decision on Kalelkar Award Benefits

Bombay High Court Upholds Industrial Court's Decision on Kalelkar Award Benefits

Court rules that statutory settlement under the Kalelkar Award binds employers and employees, ensuring benefits for temp...

Bombay High Court Upholds Government Policy, Dismisses Petition for Transfer of FPS License

Bombay High Court Upholds Government Policy, Dismisses Petition for Transfer of FPS License

Court Affirms Non-Transferability of Fair Price Shop Licenses via Will or Partnership Deeds...

Bombay HC questions denial of furlough to convicts under special laws, refers issue to larger bench

Bombay HC questions denial of furlough to convicts under special laws, refers issue to larger bench

If they are all convicted, then to treat them all at par for the purpose of deciding eligibility for furlough would amou...

Bombay HC flags rights violation in denial of furlough, refers issue to larger bench

Bombay HC flags rights violation in denial of furlough, refers issue to larger bench

Joseph was convicted on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of...

After Pune businessman loses Rs 38 lakh in online fraud, HC orders bank to refund amount

After Pune businessman loses Rs 38 lakh in online fraud, HC orders bank to refund amount

Relying on the RBI's July 6, 2017 circular on 'Customer Protection - Limiting Liability of Customers in Unauthorised Ele...

Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case

Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case

Court Revises Monthly Income Assessment, Attributes Contributory Negligence Equally, and Awards Additional Compensation ...

Bombay High Court Mandates Dignified Repatriation of Mortal Remains with DNA Verification

Bombay High Court Mandates Dignified Repatriation of Mortal Remains with DNA Verification

Court Directs Authorities for Coordinated Efforts in Handling Mortal Remains with Emphasis on Family Involvement and DNA...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Mahim MLA Over Non-Compliance

Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Mahim MLA Over Non-Compliance

Failure to Deposit Security for Costs Results in Dismissal of Election Challenge...

Bombay High Court Upholds Framing of Charges in Alleged Custodial Death Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Framing of Charges in Alleged Custodial Death Case

Charges under Sections 302 and 295A of IPC Against Police Officers Affirmed by Division Bench...

It's high time Indians inculcate civic sense and follow traffic rules, says HC

It's high time Indians inculcate civic sense and follow traffic rules, says HC

The victim, suffering from Parkinson's disease and also partially paralytic, met with an accident in November 2012 when ...

Goa: HC quashes ECI notification for Ponda byelection day before polling

Goa: HC quashes ECI notification for Ponda byelection day before polling

Two registered voters in the constituency moved the HC challenging the validity of the notification on the ground that l...

HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM

HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM

The byelection was necessitated by the death of former Goa minister Ravi Naik in October last year. The ECI had notified...

HC scraps bypoll to Ponda assembly seat in Goa; Congress to challenge order in SC

HC scraps bypoll to Ponda assembly seat in Goa; Congress to challenge order in SC

Speaking at a press conference here, Congress Central Working Committee member Girish Chodankar said the party will file...

Bombay HC restrains filmmaker from accusing 'Dhurandhar' director of script theft

Bombay HC restrains filmmaker from accusing 'Dhurandhar' director of script theft

As per the suit, Kumar made the allegations after the release of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", a sequel to the 2025 film "D...

HC quashes EC notification for April 9 Ponda assembly byelection in Goa

HC quashes EC notification for April 9 Ponda assembly byelection in Goa

The petitioners argued that under the Representation of the People Act, holding a byelection is not mandatory if the rem...

2014 custodial death: Bombay HC upholds decision to frame murder charges against 8 cops

2014 custodial death: Bombay HC upholds decision to frame murder charges against 8 cops

The court also pointed to inconsistencies in police records, non-preservation of CCTV footage despite court directions, ...

HC dismisses plea filed by Shinde faction leader against poll victory of Sena (UBT) rival

HC dismisses plea filed by Shinde faction leader against poll victory of Sena (UBT) rival

The HC pointed out that under section 117(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a petitioner is required to ...

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver in Fatal Road Accident Case

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver in Fatal Road Accident Case

Court Cites Lack of Adequate Training and Absence of Malafide Intent in Granting Bail to Driver Accused of Causing Nine ...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Declaration of Live-In Relationship as Marriage

Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Declaration of Live-In Relationship as Marriage

Court Upholds Legal Requirements for Valid Marriages, Rejects Plaintiff's Claim Due to Existing Spousal Relationship...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Jitendra Maru, Citing Abuse of Process

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Jitendra Maru, Citing Abuse of Process

Petition seeking CBI probe into alleged corporate bribery dismissed; court warns against misuse of legal process for pri...

Bombay High Court Rejects Plea to Stay Conviction in Moral Turpitude Case

Bombay High Court Rejects Plea to Stay Conviction in Moral Turpitude Case

Deelip Gopalsingh Thakur Disqualified from Municipal Role Due to Conviction Involving Moral Turpitude...

HC orders DDG Shipping to send mortal remains of West Asia war victim to FSL

HC orders DDG Shipping to send mortal remains of West Asia war victim to FSL

The Solankis' petition claimed that the fundamental right to dignity extends to a person even after death and, hence, th...

Bombay High Court Reinstates Dismissed Shore Worker, Orders Full Back Wages

Bombay High Court Reinstates Dismissed Shore Worker, Orders Full Back Wages

Acquittal in Criminal Case Influences Court to Overturn Disciplinary Dismissal of Mumbai Port Trust Employee...

Bombay High Court Upholds Seniority Norms for Disabled Employee Transfers

Bombay High Court Upholds Seniority Norms for Disabled Employee Transfers

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court clarifies the application of seniority provisions under the Persons with ...

Bombay High Court Upholds Railway's 2018 Shoe-Shine License Policy

Bombay High Court Upholds Railway's 2018 Shoe-Shine License Policy

Court Emphasizes Transparency and Fair Competition in Contract Awards...

Bombay High Court Upholds Jurisdiction of Section 9 for Interim Measures on Foreign Arbitral Awards

Bombay High Court Upholds Jurisdiction of Section 9 for Interim Measures on Foreign Arbitral Awards

Court Directs Victore Ships Pvt. Ltd. to Secure USD 269,105.08 in Foreign Award Case...

Enquiry against Sameer Wankhede based on complaints, not at Nawab Malik's behest: NCB to HC

Enquiry against Sameer Wankhede based on complaints, not at Nawab Malik's behest: NCB to HC

Wankhede was also booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May 2023 on charges of extortion and bribery fo...

Bombay High Court Quashes Bail of Accused in Spurious Drugs Case

Bombay High Court Quashes Bail of Accused in Spurious Drugs Case

Robin Taneja's Bail Cancelled Amid Allegations of Forgery and Illicit Drug Distribution...

HC issues non-bailable warrant against fashion designer Ganji of Libas brand over pending dues

HC issues non-bailable warrant against fashion designer Ganji of Libas brand over pending dues

The court directed its registry to issue a non-bailable warrant to secure Ganji's presence on the next date of hearing o...

West Asia war victim's kin seek DNA test of mortal remains; HC seeks DDG Shipping's response

West Asia war victim's kin seek DNA test of mortal remains; HC seeks DDG Shipping's response

The plea claimed the fundamental right to dignity extends to a person even after death and, hence, the authorities have ...

Bombay High Court Upholds Criminal Charges Amidst NCLT Sanctioned Scheme for 63 Moons Technologies

Bombay High Court Upholds Criminal Charges Amidst NCLT Sanctioned Scheme for 63 Moons Technologies

Court Clarifies That Lifting of Asset Attachments Does Not Exonerate Criminal Charges in the NSEL Case...

HC junks then PMC chief’s orders stalling probe against staffer accused of having Rs 2,000 cr assets

HC junks then PMC chief’s orders stalling probe against staffer accused of having Rs 2,000 cr assets

The section mandates prior approval from the competent authority before conducting any inquiry or investigation into off...

Marital discords common in domestic life; one partner cannot be accused of abetment of suicide: HC

Marital discords common in domestic life; one partner cannot be accused of abetment of suicide: HC

In November 2019, the man under pressure committed suicide after which his parents lodged a case against the woman for a...