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Bombay High Court
Mumbai
The Bombay High Court is one of India's oldest High Courts, established in 1862. It has jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
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Pouring Kerosene on Wife and Telling Her to Die Amounts to Abetment of Suicide, Conviction Upheld: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad has dismissed Criminal Appeal No. 163 of 2016 filed by Vijay s/o Amrit Patil, upholding his conviction under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for abetting the suicide of his wife, Surekha. In a judgment pronounced on October 6, 2026, Justice Abhay S. Waghwase upheld the…
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Digital Arrest Fraud Case: Bail Denied to Accused Whose Account Received ₹4.03 Crore: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Anuj Satendra Saxena in a case involving an alleged digital arrest fraud of Rs. 7.17 crore. Justice R. M. Joshi passed the order on October 5, 2026. The case relates to C.R. No. 12/2025 registered at Ahilyanagar Taluka…
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Students Have Right to Peaceful Protest: Report Sought on Recruitment, Exam Leak and Traffic Flow: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has sought a detailed response from the Maharashtra government over protests in Pune concerning alleged malpractices and a paper leak in the MPSC Drug Inspector recruitment examination. A division bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait M. Sethna passed the order on…
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Seizes Mobile Phone, Orders ₹10,000 Payment for Unauthorised Recording of Court Proceedings: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ordered seizure and confiscation of the mobile phone of Dilip Wagh after he was caught recording court proceedings without permission. A Division Bench of Justice G. S. Kulkarni and Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale passed the order on October 5, 2026. The incident took place at about 12:23 p.m.,…
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Rejects Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Circulating Objectionable Images on WhatsApp: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Nikhil s/o Madhukar Thepale, challenging the rejection of his anticipatory bail application in a case registered at Ghuggus Police Station, Chandrapur. Justice Y. G. Khobragade passed the judgment on 29.09.2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 127 of…
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Unregistered Partnership Firm Entitled to Statutory Tenancy Protection Under Section 15-A of Bombay Rent Control Act: Bombay High Court
The dispute revolves around a shop situated on the Ground Floor of Mayfair Building, 75, C Veer Nariman Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 020. The firm All India Travel Services, represented by its partner Shri. Subhash Jain, entered into a leave and license agreement on 30.05.1966 with the original tenant, S. T. Upadhayay. The…
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Vinayak Raut’s Election Petition Against Narayan Rane Rejected for Vague Pleadings: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has rejected an election petition filed by Vinayak Bhaurao Raut challenging the 2024 Lok Sabha election from the 46 Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Constituency. The order was passed by Justice Shailesh P. Brahme on 29 September 2026. Indian Kanoon Narayan Tatu Rane, the returned candidate, had sought…
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NPPA Cannot Impose Drug Ceiling Price Without Following DPCO Formula, Pharmed Demand Quashed: Bombay High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Anil Ahluwalia seeking an FIR and police investigation over the death of his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic. The petition, CRL.M.C. 119/2026, challenged a Sessions Court order that had upheld the Magistrate’s refusal to direct registration of an FIR. According…
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State Best Equipped to Decide Land Requirement for Airport, Farmers’ Challenge to Purandar Airport Site Rejected: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by three agriculturists challenging the selection of “Site 1A” for the proposed Greenfield Airport at Purandar, Pune, and opposing the acquisition of their agricultural land. The petition was filed by Pandit Shivaji Kumbharkar, Vikas Kaluram Kumbharkar and…
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Case Against Man Accused of Threatening Cop Quashed After Mobile Video Showed ₹300 Bribe Demand: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against Mukesh W. Siyal in a case registered at Kasturba Marg Police Station, Borivali East. The order was passed on September 10, 2026 by Justice Milind N. Jadhav. The case arose from an incident on February 4, 2018, when Siyal was stopped on Dattapada Road,…
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Creating WhatsApp Group Without TISS Permission Insufficient for Compulsory Retirement Without Proof of Personal Gain: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of Dr. Swapan Garain, a professor at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), in a case challenging his suspension and compulsory retirement. The court found that the disciplinary actions taken against him were disproportionate and unlawful. Background of the Case Dr. Garain,…
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Bail Challenge Rejected in Fatal Road Accident Case Involving Juvenile at the Time of Incident: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has rejected a revision application challenging an order that cancelled bail granted to a minor who was 17 years and 8 months old when a road accident took place on 5 February 2026. According to the prosecution, the minor was driving his father’s car rashly and at excessive speed when it hit a…
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Rejects Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Circulating Objectionable Images on WhatsApp: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Nikhil s/o Madhukar Thepale, challenging the rejection of his anticipatory bail application in a case registered at Ghuggus Police Station, Chandrapur. Justice Y. G. Khobragade passed the judgment on 29.09.2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 127 of…
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Vinayak Raut’s Election Petition Against Narayan Rane Rejected for Vague Pleadings: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has rejected an election petition filed by Vinayak Bhaurao Raut challenging the 2024 Lok Sabha election from the 46 Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Constituency. The order was passed by Justice Shailesh P. Brahme on 29 September 2026. Indian Kanoon Narayan Tatu Rane, the returned candidate, had sought…
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₹3.14 Crore GST Pre-Deposit Ordered to Be Refunded to IBM India After 64% of Demand Dropped: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra tax authorities to refund a sum of ₹3,14,58,422 to IBM India Pvt. Ltd. after a substantial part of the original GST demand was dropped in the company’s appeal. The case, titled IBM India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India & Ors., involved a dispute over a hefty tax demand…
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Probate Grants Must Be Issued Within 2 Weeks of Court Order, Subsequent Caveats Barred: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has issued important directions for officers exercising functions under its Testamentary and Intestate Jurisdiction, making it clear that once an order directing issuance of a grant has been passed, the process should not be kept open for checking whether a fresh Caveat or cross Petition has been…
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Have Vijay Mallya's Debts Been Cleared Using His Assets? Court Seeks Clarification from ED, Banks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has directed the State Bank of India and the Enforcement Directorate to verify whether the outstanding debts and liabilities of businessman Vijay Vittal Mallya have been cleared from money recovered through the movable properties attached by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of…
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' Victim' in Rape Cases Is a Myth; Women Respond to Trauma in Different Ways: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment on August 6, 2026, has challenged the long-held belief that victims of sexual assault must behave in a specific, stereotypical manner to be believed by courts. The Court, while convicting Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, emphasized that women deal with trauma in different…
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Working Wife Earning Sufficient Independent Income Cannot Seek Interim Maintenance Solely on the Ground of Exorbitant Living Costs Abroad: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant interim maintenance to a professionally qualified woman residing and working in the United States, holding that Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies only where a spouse does not have sufficient independent means to maintain himself or herself during the pendency…
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Written Statement Filing Deadline Commences Only After Valid Service of Summons: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that the statutory limitation period for filing a written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 commences only after a writ of summons is properly served upon the defendant, the defendant expressly waives such service, or the court specifically directs…
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Right to Be Forgotten | Litigant's Name Directed to Be Masked in Online Court Records After FIR Quashed: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that the Right to Privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution of India includes the Right to Be Forgotten. While deciding Criminal Writ Petition No. 470 of 2026, the Court directed the Registry to mask the identity of a petitioner whose criminal case had…
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No One Can Compel an Adult Woman to Return Home or Marry; Personal Liberty Protected: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that an adult woman has the fundamental right to decide where she wants to live, whether she wishes to marry and whether she wants to pursue higher education. The Court held that neither parents nor the State can compel a major woman to return to her parental home or force her into…
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Mere Execution of Family Arrangement Does Not Constitute Admission That Suit Properties Are HUF Properties: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has clarified an important legal principle relating to disputes over Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) properties. The Court held that merely executing a family arrangement does not amount to an admission that the properties covered under the arrangement are HUF properties. The Court observed that…
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Mere Suspicion of Extra-Marital Affair Not Enough to Invoke Section 498A Against Relative; Case Against Husband's Cousin's Wife Quashed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that vague allegations and mere suspicion of an alleged extra-marital relationship are not sufficient to prosecute a relative under Section 498A IPC. The Court held that criminal law cannot be invoked on assumptions without credible evidence and quashed the criminal proceedings against…
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Man Tilting His Neck Towards a Woman While Listening to Music and Riding a Bike Does Not Constitute 'Stalking': Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on Friday, the Bombay High Court addressed the nuances of stalking and negligent driving in the case involving Rakesh Shukla. The court held that grooving his neck while riding a motorcycle and listening to loud music does not amount to stalking under Section 354-D of the Indian Penal Code…
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Court Reduces Death Sentence Of Man Who Burnt Alive Woman And 2-Year-Old Child To Life Imprisonment : Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has commuted the death sentence of Deepak Jath, a 46-year-old man convicted of setting ablaze two women and a two-year-old girl. A division bench comprising Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Shyam Chandak determined that the case did not qualify as one of the 'rarest of…
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Court Grants Relief To Law Student Accused In Sexual Harassment Cases, States Expulsion Would Lead To 'Academic Death' : Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling regarding student discipline, the Bombay High Court has addressed the case of Rahul Singh, a student of the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), who faced expulsion following disciplinary proceedings. The judgment, delivered on October 10, 2024, underscores the principles of…
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Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Husband For Opposing Wife's Request To Transfer Divorce Case Despite Her Hardships : Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, a Miscellaneous Civil Application (MCA) was filed by the Applicant, seeking the transfer of Marriage Petition No. 11 of 2024 from the Court of Civil Judge Senior Division, Vasai to the Family Court at Bandra, Mumbai. This case highlights the challenges…
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Court Rules Accused Not Entitled to Default Bail for Failure to Conclude Trial Within 60 Days: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, a significant decision regarding bail applications under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) has emerged. The case, Lata Bai Wd/o. Bhimsing Jadhav VERSUS State of Maharashtra, was heard on September 23, 2024, concerning Bail Application No. 1547 of…
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Inadvertent Error in Selecting Wrong Option on Application Form, Court Directs Admission of Disabled Candidate to MBBS Course: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling regarding the rights of persons with disabilities, the Supreme Court of India addressed the case of Shahid Akeel Shaikh concerning his admission to the Government Medical College, Kudal. This judgment highlights the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Rights of Persons with…
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Court Quashes State Minorities Commission’s Notice to HDFC Bank Over Harassment Complaint by Jain Community Member: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling regarding the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Act, 2004, the Bombay High Court has clarified the limits of the Commission's jurisdiction in addressing individual grievances. The case in question involved a complaint filed by Mr. Rajesh Mehta, who sought intervention from the Minorities…
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Bail Granted to Accused in Pune Serial Blasts Case After 11 Years in Jail Without Trial: Bombay High Court
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to Munib Iqbal Memon, a 42-year-old tailor, who has been imprisoned for over 11 years in connection with the August 2012 Pune bomb blasts. The case has drawn attention due to the extended duration of custody without a timely trial. Background of the Case…
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Citizens Have 'Right to Free Speech', Not State's Duty to Ensure They Only Know the Truth Court on IT Amendment Rules: Bombay High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled that the amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021 are unconstitutional. This decision, articulated by Justice Atul Chandurkar, highlights crucial aspects of freedom of speech and the role of the government in regulating information. Case Background…
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Waiter Serving Food and Drinks in Bar Where Women Are Dancing Cannot Be Charged with Obscenity Under Section 294 of IPC: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the Bombay High Court, the court quashed the criminal proceedings against Santosh Paul Rodrigues under Sections 294, 114, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The decision sheds light on the importance of individual actions in determining culpability, especially in cases involving public…
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Apollo Tyres Restrained from Broadcasting Advertisement Ridiculing CEAT Tyres: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on September 19, 2024, the Bombay High Court addressed the issue of disparagement in advertising under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, specifically highlighting Section 29 which deals with infringement of registered trademarks. The case involved CEAT Limited, a well-known tyre manufacturer, and its…
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Court Overturns Children’s Court Decision to Discharge Father Accused of Sexual Assault, Citing Victim’s Age as Not a Minor: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has intervened in a case under the Goa Children's Act, addressing crucial legal aspects that impact minor victims. The case revolves around allegations under Section 8(2) of the Goa Children's Act and other relevant provisions of the law. Case Background: The…
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About the Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court is one of India's oldest High Courts, established in 1862. It has jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Seat
Mumbai
State / UT
Maharashtra
Region
West India
