Bombay High Court cites prima facie evidence of cheating, mortgage concealment, and alleged forgery of RERA certificates against builder Mohd Chand Hanif Shaikh In a significant ruling that brings relief to 36 flat purchasers allegedly duped by a city-based developer, the Bombay High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of builder Mohd Chand Hanif…
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has set aside an order by a divisional joint registrar, criticizing the authority for overstepping its jurisdiction by venturing into complex questions of succession and inheritance matters that fall strictly within the purview of civil courts. MUMBAI: In a judgment that clarifies the limits of quasi-judicial authorities under…
In a rare judicial intervention, the Bombay High Court has ordered veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu and his former wife, Rita Bhattacharya, to sit together and pen the text of a public apology, offering a potential escape route from a bitter defamation battle that has gripped the entertainment industry. Mumbai, February 19, 2026: In an extraordinary…
Date: February 17, 2026 Mumbai: The word “Khamosh” —the iconic, thunderous dialogue delivery that has been synonymous with Shatrughan Sinha for decades—is now at the center of a significant legal battle. The veteran actor and politician has approached the Bombay High Court seeking to legally safeguard his “personality rights,” aiming to prevent the unauthorized commercial exploitation of…
Bombay High Court orders full hearing into allegations of false affidavit and EVM irregularities, rejecting Anna Bansode’s plea for summary dismissal. Mumbai, November 20, 2025 – The Bombay High Court has delivered a detailed judgment refusing to summarily dismiss an election petition against Anna Bansode, the elected MLA from the 206-Pimpri (SC) Assembly Constituency. Justice Gauri…
Justice Milind Jadhav of Bombay High Court Observes “Non-Committal Consensual Relationship Turning Sour” in Matter Involving Seven-Year Relationship; Imposes Strict Electronic Device Surrender Condition In an order that scrutinizes the evolving nature of adult relationships and the application of rape laws in cases of alleged breach of promise to marry, the Bombay High Court on…
The Bombay High Court Upholds a Precedent: Affirming Awards as Honours, Not Titles, The Bombay High Court Corrects a Record: Striking Down the “Padma Shri” Prefix. A recent judicial pronouncement from the Bombay High Court has served as a powerful reminder of the constitutional spirit embedded within India’s highest civilian honours. During a routine hearing,…
Justice Prevails: Bombay HC Orders ₹50 Lakh for COVID Hero’s Family In a landmark judgment that underscores the primacy of substantive justice over administrative formalities, the Kolhapur Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra state government to provide an ex-gratia insurance compensation of ₹50 lakh to the family of a deceased frontline…
Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash FIR, Emphasizes Trial Court’s Role in Assessing Evidence Mumbai, December 9, 2025: The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling, has dismissed a criminal writ petition seeking the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) related to the alleged assault of an advocate, underscoring the limitations of its inherent…
Bombay High Court holds Registrar cannot adjudicate disputes under enforcement provision; rules must stem from statute, not bye-laws In a significant ruling that clarifies the limits of regulatory authority in cooperative housing society disputes, the Bombay High Court has quashed an order directing a housing society to refund maintenance charges collected from its members. The…
