Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court granted relief to Rhea Chakraborty, directing the NCB to permanently return her passport while easing a bail condition from the 2020 drugs case tied to Sushant Singh Rajput.

Bomb hoax at Delhi and Bombay HCs: Cops see a pattern, suspect role of repeat offender behind threats

The suspect is believed to have been sending threat emails in Mumbai and surrounding areas for the past few months, all of which have turned out to be hoaxes.

After Delhi, Bombay High Court receives bomb threat, staff members vacate premises

This comes as a major security scare gripped the Delhi High Court on Friday after an email threat warning of a bomb in and around the court premises led to panic and disruption of proceedings.

Maratha quota stir: Mumbai Police arrives to vacate Azad Maidan following High Court's directives

Earlier in the morning, Mumbai Police issued notice and denied permission to continue the agitation and ordered the protestors to vacate Azad Maidan, citing violation of the terms and conditions laid out by the Bombay High Court and police to hold the protest.

'Don't roam on Mumbai streets, follow HC directives': Manoj Jarange, says quota stir will continue

Jarange appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the High Court frowned on the conduct of protesters.

Maratha quota stir: Bombay HC says protesters must be removed from all places except Azad Maidan

The Court noted that the protest has caused the entire city of Mumbai to come at a standstill.

Construction of new passenger jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India to continue, Supreme Court dismisses plea

The apex court dismissed the appeal filed against the construction of a Rs 229 crore passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Supreme Court gets two new judges: Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi in line to become CJI in 2031

Justice Pancholi will be in line to become the CJI in October 2031 after Justice Joymalya Bagchi's retirement on October 2, 2031.

Maratha quota activist can't hold protest without prior permission of authorities, says Bombay HC

A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne said that while democracy and dissent go hand in hand, demonstrations should be held only at designated places.

'Where do you get the right...': Bombay HC to Jains on plea seeking closure of slaughterhouses

The pleas had challenged an order passed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner on August 14, allowing closure of slaughterhouses only for two days.

Bombay HC quashes notice issued to HDFC MD Jagdishan by magistrate's court in defamation complaint

A bench of Justice SM Modak, on August 5, said the magistrate ought to have first verified the complaint before issuing notice to the proposed accused.

Merely possessing Aadhaar, PAN card or voter ID doesn't make person Indian citizen: Bombay High Court

The court refused bail to Babu Abdul Ruf Sardar, alleged to be a Bangladeshi national, who entered India illegally without a valid passport or travel documents.

No order issued for closure of 'Kabutarkhanas',but people's health is important: Bombay High Court

A committee of experts can study whether the old Kabutarkhanas in the city should continue, but 'human life is of paramount importance', Bombay High Court said

Bombay High Court gets 4th bench at Kolhapur, sittings to start from August 18

At present, apart from the principal bench in Mumbai, the high court has two more benches -- at Nagpur in eastern Maharashtra and Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) in the central region of the state.

Kolhapuri chappal row: Bombay HC rejects plea against Prada, asks 'Where is public interest?'

According to the petition, Prada, at its fashion show held in Milan on June 22, had presented 'toe ring sandals'. The sandals bore a striking physical resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, it was alleged.

Husband's suspicion of adultery by wife no ground to make child undergo paternity test: Bombay HC

The HC said that in matters of marital dispute, it becomes the court's responsibility to act as the 'custodian' of the rights of the child and consider the pros and cons before calling upon the minor to undergo a DNA test.

CBI to HC: WIll finish probe against Sameer Wankhede in Aryan Khan bribery case within 3 months

nThe CBI informed the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that it will complete its probe into bribery allegations against former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede within the next three months.

Woman complainant liable for perjury if she disowns allegations of rape: Bombay High Court

The court refused to quash proceedings against two accused in a rape case despite the complainant and the accused arriving at a 'compromise'.

In space-starved city like Mumbai, seized or abandoned vehicles can't be dumped in public places: Bombay High Court

The court posted the matter for further hearing on July 2 and asked the traffic department to mention the steps it proposes to take for a long-term solution to the issues raised in the plea

Discount practices of FMCG, auto and consumer durable firms face uncertainty due to Coca-Cola GST notice

Earlier this year, GST authorities sent a notice demanding Rs 2,500 crore from Coca-Cola, which has challenged in the demand in the Bombay High Court

Shinde jibe: HC reserves order on Kamra plea against FIR, says comedian not be arrested till then

A division bench of Justices S Kotwal and S Modak, after hearing arguments from both sides, reserved its order on the matter.

Badlapur accused death: HC says prima facie offence disclosed; orders FIR against cops and SIT probe

The bench said it was satisfied that the encounter required a thorough investigation as it is undisputed that the deceased succumbed to bullet injuries inflicted by a police officer when he was in police custody.

Mumbai businessman moves high court after housing society stopped his blind dog from using lift

Ashish Goyal's apartment complex has six lifts, of which 1, 2, and 3 are for the exclusive use of members, their tenants, and guests. Servants, service providers, and society staffers are only allowed to use lift numbers 4, 5, and 6.

Law does not prohibit convenience stores from remaining open 24 hours: Bombay High Court

The order came on a petition filed by Accelerate Productx Ventures Pvt Ltd that runs ’The New Shop’ in Hadapsar area of Pune

Bombay HC raps Thane civic body for delay in razing illegal mosque

"It is also necessary for the law enforcers to imbibe in the minds of the citizens that the violation of law and/or opposition to implement the law by the State will not be countenanced and/or tolerated," the bench added.