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…
Petitioner moves Bombay High Court Alleges Palghar Police Shielded Husband, Paramour; Seeks CBI Probe and Action Under Contempt of Courts Act MUMBAI – In a wrenching case that alleges severe police apathy and collusion, a father has approached the Bombay High Court seeking justice for his daughter, whose death he claims was murder covered up…
Bombay High Court Quashes Order, Mandates Time-Bound Procedure for Stamp Duty Refunds, Citing Administrative Failure In a significant ruling that underscores the obligation of public authorities to act with fairness and promptness, the Bombay High Court has quashed an order denying the refund of stamp duty for an unconsummated property transaction, a decision that had…
In a case involving Macrotech Developers, the Bombay High Court holds that MahaRERA cannot unilaterally order the cancellation of a registered sale agreement; developer must seek proper execution of original relief. In a carefully reasoned judgment that touches upon the powers of real estate regulators, the Bombay High Court has disposed of a writ petition…
Bombay High Court Reinforces Arnesh Kumar Guidelines, Directs Affidavit from Investigating Officer and Expedited Bail Hearing In a groundbreaking judgment that underscores the importance of procedural safeguards in criminal law, the Bombay High Court has strongly condemned the arrest of a woman by Mumbai Police, declaring it prima facie “illegal” and executed without “any application…
