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Bombay High Court

Former Bombay High Court Judge RC Chavan Resigns From Maharashtra UCC Panel
Retired Bombay High Court Judge RC Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra Uniform Civil Code committee citing procedural concerns and disagreements with the drafting process.
Supreme Court Stays Bombay High Court Dismissal of Vishakha Raut Plea
The Supreme Court stayed a Bombay High Court order, keeping a municipal seat vacant pending a legal challenge over a corporator's disqualification.
Trial in Mumbai local train murder case to be fast-tracked
A sessions court in Mumbai has fast-tracked the murder trial of Roshan Suvarna, who is accused of stabbing fellow passenger Mayank Lohar on a local train.

Bombay High Court warns Vijay Mallya over sharing court documents
The Bombay High Court warned Vijay Mallya against sharing court documents on social media while his petition is pending.
Bombay HC grants bail to former director of Lodha Developers
The Bombay High Court granted bail to former Lodha Developers director Rajendra N Lodha after ruling his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate was not justified.
Bombay High Court Seeks Government Action on Noise Pollution
The Bombay High Court has directed the state government to develop effective measures for controlling noise pollution caused by firecrackers and lasers.

Justice R.C. Sharma Resigns From Maharashtra UCC Committee Over Process Concerns
Justice R.C. Sharma resigned from the Maharashtra Uniform Civil Code committee citing dissatisfaction with the committee's working methods and objectives.
Bombay High Court Quashes Case Against Man Over Minor MRP Violation
The Bombay High Court quashed a 13-year-old criminal case against a man who was wrongly prosecuted for selling a cold drink above its maximum retail price.
Courts must not interfere in police investigations, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts should not interfere with the police's exclusive domain in conducting criminal investigations.

Jain Monk Alleges Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Suppresses Community Voice
A Jain monk has accused Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha of suppressing community concerns regarding a pigeon-feeding enclosure in Mumbai.
Grant orchestra licence to restaurant: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ordered authorities to grant a performance licence to a Khar restaurant after finding the initial refusal lacked proper justification.
Bombay High Court initiates suo motu PIL over Ganesh festival noise
The Bombay High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation regarding noise pollution during the Ganesh festival.
CBI arrests absconding additional CGST commissioner in bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested an additional commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax who had been absconding following a bribery investigation.

CBFC flags proposed screening of Umar Khalid documentary at IIIT-Hyderabad
The Central Board of Film Certification warned IIIT-Hyderabad against screening an uncertified documentary about jailed activist Umar Khalid.
PIL filed in Bombay High Court over noise norms in Pune
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court regarding the non-compliance with noise pollution regulations and the use of loud DJ systems during Pune's festival season.

Aaditya Thackeray rejects BJP allegations in Disha Salian death investigation
The Bombay High Court has directed the CBI to investigate the death of Disha Salian, prompting political responses from Aaditya Thackeray and Nitesh Rane.
‘Never met Disha Salian’: Aaditya Thackeray breaks silence on CBI FIR
Aaditya Thackeray denied knowing Disha Salian amid an ongoing CBI investigation into her 2020 death.
Bombay High Court Reserves Judgment in 2011 Amboli Double Murder Appeal
The Bombay High Court has concluded hearings and reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by four convicts regarding the 2011 Amboli double murder case.

RBI removes Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Patil from Latur cooperative bank board
The Reserve Bank of India has removed Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Patil from the Latur District Central Cooperative Bank board for exceeding the 10-year tenure limit for directors.
WhatsApp group no ground to end professor's career: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has overturned the compulsory retirement of a TISS professor who faced disciplinary action for creating an alumni WhatsApp group.

Trusts may urge Tata Sons to seek RBI review
Tata Trusts may request that Tata Sons ask the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider its directive mandating the conglomerate to conduct a public share sale.
Mhada claims football association has no rights to Bandra plot
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority has informed the Bombay High Court that the Mumbai Football Association holds no legal claim to a contested plot in Bandra.

Bombay High Court to begin hearing on Maratha Quota Act
The Bombay High Court is scheduled to commence hearings regarding the 2024 Maratha Reservation Act on October 9.

Bombay High Court revokes professor's mandatory retirement over WhatsApp group
The Bombay High Court overturned the mandatory retirement of a professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences who was penalized for creating an alumni WhatsApp group.

Bombay High Court denies bail to accused in infant granddaughter murder case
The Bombay High Court denied bail to a man accused of murdering his one-month-old granddaughter because she was female.
Mumbai-Goa Highway cost jumps 48% to Rs 16,909cr
The cost of the Mumbai-Goa highway expansion project has increased by 48% to Rs 16,909 crore, with ongoing delays impacting commuters.

Bombay HC denies bail to man who killed newborn granddaughter
The Bombay High Court denied bail to a man accused of killing his infant granddaughter due to a preference for a male child.

Bombay High Court Seeks Reply on Removing Tipu Sultan Portrait
The Bombay High Court has requested a response from the Maharashtra government regarding a petition by Malegaon Deputy Mayor Shaan e Hind Nihal Ahmed against the police's order to remove a portrait of Tipu Sultan from her office.
Bombay HC sets guidelines for land title on layout with multiple buildings
The Bombay High Court has established guidelines for the proportionate division of land in redevelopment projects with multiple buildings to protect the title rights of flat owners.
Bombay HC Seeks Clarity on Police Disciplinary Rules After Palghar Case
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Director General of Police to clarify the legal basis and severity of disciplinary actions against police officers who violate investigative procedures.