Bombay High Court: News
Maharashtra's 'speak Marathi or lose permit' rule faces legal challenge
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced a new rule making knowledge of Marathi mandatory for licensed autorickshaw and taxi drivers from May 1.
No relief for Anil Ambani as SC upholds 'fraud' tag
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea by Anil Ambani, challenging the classification of his loan accounts as "fraud" by a consortium of banks.
Tech Mahindra denies allegations of religious discrimination at workplace
Tech Mahindra has strongly denied allegations of religious discrimination within its offices.
Bhavish Aggarwal gets relief from bailable warrant by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has scrapped a bailable warrant and summons issued against Bhavish Aggarwal, the CEO of Ola Electric.
Bombay HC gives relief to 'Dhurandhar' director in plagiarism row
The Bombay High Court recently granted interim relief to filmmaker Aditya Dhar by restraining director Santosh Kumar from making any further public statements about Dhurandhar: The Revenge that could harm Dhar's reputation.
Anita Advani's plea for marital recognition with Rajesh Khanna dismissed
The Bombay High Court has dismissed actor Anita Advani's appeal seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as a marriage.
Why Anil Ambani has sued Republic TV and Arnab Goswami
Business tycoon Anil Ambani has filed a defamation suit against Republic TV as well as its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in the Bombay High Court.
Bombay HC refuses CBI probe into Reliance gas diversion case
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and its chairman Mukesh Ambani.
Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa' in trouble; 'Kaithi' makers move court
The makers of the Tamil film Kaithi have filed a plea against the producers of Ajay Devgn's Bholaa in the Bombay High Court. They have alleged that the producers violated copyright and remake rights.
Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral lands sold after 4 failed auction attempts
Four ancestral lands belonging to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim have finally been sold after four failed attempts to auction them off.
Bombay HC issues notice to Centre on gas distributors' plea
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has taken cognizance of a plea by six liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors.
Kumar Sanu gets relief in defamation case against ex-wife
Acclaimed playback singer Kumar Sanu has received major interim relief in the defamation case he filed against his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya.
'Important issue': SC to hear Centre's plea on IT rules
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Union Government's challenge against the Bombay High Court's September 2024 decision, which struck down certain provisions of the Information Technology Rules that allowed the establishment of Fact Check Units (FCUs) by the central government.
Shilpa Shetty gets relief from HC in personality rights case
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has received a major legal victory in her personality rights case.
'Manjummel Boys' director gets bail in sexual assault case
Chidambaram aka Chidambaram S. Poduval, the director of the Malayalam film Manjummel Boys, has been granted anticipatory bail by the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court.
Bombay HC lifts stay on proceedings against Anil Ambani, RCom
The Bombay High Court has lifted a stay on proceedings against industrialist Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications Ltd, to classify their bank accounts as fraud.
Karan Johar's Dharma settles dispute with Humble Motion Pictures
The legal dispute between Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Dubai-based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO over the Punjabi movie Vyaah Kartaare Da has been amicably resolved, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Karan Johar's Dharma Productions moves HC over film contract dispute
Dharma Productions, co-owned by filmmaker Karan Johar, has moved the Bombay High Court against Dubai-based production company Humble Motion Pictures FZCO.
GST scam case: Bombay HC grants protection to Sunil Biyani
Sunil Biyani, the Non-Executive Director of Future Group, has been granted protection from arrest by the Bombay High Court.
Palash Muchhal gets relief in ₹10cr defamation case
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to singer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal in his defamation case against actor-producer Vidnyan Mane.
What's the 2019 rape case surrounding Aditya Pancholi
Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi has approached the Bombay High Court seeking to quash a rape FIR filed against him in 2019.
Come back or no hearing, Bombay HC tells Mallya
The Bombay High Court has ruled that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya cannot challenge his "fugitive economic offender" status from outside India.
Pune Porsche crash: SC grants bail to 3 accused
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche crash case. The incident, which took place in May 2024, resulted in the deaths of two young software engineers.
Delhi HC judge steps away from Rani Kapur's suit
Justice Vikas Mahajan of the Delhi High Court has recused himself from hearing a suit filed by Rani Kapur, mother of late businessman Sunjay Kapur.
Bhima Koregaon: HC grants bail to Ramesh Gaichor, Sagar Gorkhe
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Ramesh Gaichor and Sagar Gorkhe, who have been in custody since 2020 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case.
'Part of life': Aanand L Rai responds to Eros's lawsuit
Director Aanand L Rai has downplayed the significance of the ₹84 crore lawsuit filed by Eros International Media Ltd, accusing him of intellectual property violations concerning his 2013 film Raanjhanaa.
Eros sues director over calling 'Tere Ishk...' 'Raanjhanaa's 'spiritual sequel'
Eros International Media Ltd has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court against Aanand L Rai and his production company, Colour Yellow Media Entertainment LLP, reported The Times of India.
Cheating case: Court refuses to quash FIR against Vikram Bhatt
The Rajasthan High Court has denied filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's plea to quash the FIR filed against him and his associates in Udaipur.
Shilpa Shetty's plea: Bombay HC orders removal of AI-generated deepfakes
The Bombay High Court has ordered the immediate takedown of all URLs hosting AI-generated deepfake content targeting actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
'Homebound' plagiarism row: Dharma Productions calls allegations 'baseless'
Dharma Productions has refuted allegations of copyright infringement over its film Homebound, which is currently embroiled in a plagiarism controversy.
HC stays fraud proceedings against Anil Ambani over audit defects
The Bombay High Court has stayed fraud classification proceedings against Anil Ambani, the founder and chairman of the Reliance Group.
Bombay HC stays fraud classification against Anil Ambani, RCom
The Bombay High Court has stayed the action of three banks to classify the accounts of Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications Ltd as 'fraud.'
'We're biggest fugitives': Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya joke while partying
In a recent video, fugitive businessman Lalit Modi introduced himself and fellow fugitive Vijay Mallya as the "biggest fugitives of India."
'Saat Samundar Paar' copyright row: Trimurti Films denied relief
The Bombay High Court has refused interim relief to Trimurti Films Pvt Ltd in a copyright infringement case over the song Saat Samundar Paar.
Kapil Sharma, 'The Great Indian...' sued over song use
Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) India has filed a lawsuit against comedian Kapil Sharma and the makers of The Great Indian Kapil Show, alleging the unauthorised use of songs in three episodes of the show's third season.
ED raids Dream11's office in ₹2,400cr money laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major investigation into a money laundering case involving ₹2,434 crore.
'Saat Samundar...' copyright infringement: Trimurti Films sues Dharma, Saregama, Badshah
Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Namah Pictures, Dharma Productions, music label Saregama, and rapper Badshah over the alleged unauthorized use of the iconic Hindi film song Saat Samundar Paar in the teaser for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.
Proceedings at 3 Mumbai magistrate courts suspended after bomb threat
The magistrate courts in Andheri, Bandra, and Esplanade (Fort) were evacuated on Thursday after an anonymous email threatened explosions at the court complexes.
Raj Kundra denies 'baseless' allegations in ₹60cr cheating case
Raj Kundra, the husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, has strongly denied the allegations against him and his wife in a ₹60cr fraud case.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought back from Thailand; arrested
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a deadly fire killed 25 people, were deported from Thailand on Tuesday.
President Murmu rejects mercy plea in 2-year-old's rape-murder case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, a convict in the 2012 kidnapping, rape, and murder of a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra, according to PTI.
PM insurance covers private doctors who died during COVID: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that families of private doctors who died while performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic are entitled to benefits under the "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19."
Deposit ₹60cr to suspend LOC: Bombay HC tells Shilpa-Raj
The Bombay High Court has ordered Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, to either deposit ₹60 crore or provide a bank guarantee from a nationalized bank of the same amount.
₹60cr fraud case: Shilpa-Raj seek permission to travel abroad
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have filed a plea in the Bombay High Court seeking permission to travel to London.
'Don't blame Ethiopian volcanic ash': Court raps Maharashtra over pollution
The Bombay High Court has rejected the Maharashtra government's explanation for the declining air quality in Mumbai and other cities.
IIT-Bombay or IIT-Mumbai? Renaming debate ignites political clash
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said he will write to the central government, requesting a name change for the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to Indian Institute of Technology-Mumbai (IIT-Mumbai).
Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay HC to protect her personality rights
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has filed a case in the Bombay High Court seeking protection of her personality rights.
Boney Kapoor relieved of interest payment in loan dispute case
The Bombay High Court has held that filmmaker Boney Kapoor is not required to pay interest on the amount he was previously directed to deposit under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act.