Bombay High Court: News
SC seeks Goa's response on Tejpal's rape conviction appeal
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Goa government on former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal's appeal challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
Quash CEC's 14 orders passed arbitrarily: Plea in Bombay HC
A writ petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging 14 orders passed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar despite recorded objections by two Election Commissioners, Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.
Disha Salian case: Sooraj Pancholi reveals getting 'death threats' online
Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi has once again denied any involvement in the Disha Salian death case.
Ex-justice resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel, flagging concerns over functioning
Former Bombay High Court Justice RC Chavan has resigned from the drafting committee of Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Bombay HC takes cognizance of pollution caused by festivals
The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue of noise and air pollution caused by festival celebrations.
Bombay HC hearing Volkswagen's $1.4B tax dispute on October 21
The Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh hearing in Volkswagen's $1.4 billion tax dispute with Indian authorities, starting October 21.
Aaditya Thackeray denies ever meeting Disha Salian amid CBI FIR
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied allegations linking him to the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian in 2020.
Is Disha Salian's death case related to Sushant's?
The Bombay High Court recently ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian.
Disha Salian case explained: Why is it back in news?
The mysterious death of celebrity manager Disha Salian in June 2020 has taken a new turn with the Bombay High Court recently ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
Sooraj Pancholi denies ever meeting Disha after CBI's FIR
Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi has denied any connection to the death of Disha Salian, who was the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Disha Salian case: Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea named in CBI FIR
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's son and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has been named in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Former 'Tehelka' editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrenders in rape case
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has surrendered before a Mapusa court in Goa, The Times of India reported.
CBI registers FIR in Disha Salian's death case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) in the death case of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Jarange claims conspiracy to kill him ahead of Mumbai march
Activist Manoj Jarange Patil has alleged a conspiracy to kill him during his planned peaceful march to Mumbai, demanding Maratha reservation.
Vijay Mallya's attached assets don't clear money-laundering charges: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told the Bombay High Court that recovery of assets worth ₹14,131.6 crore from businessman Vijay Mallya does not absolve him of pending money laundering charges.
'Everywhere only filth': Bombay HC slams BMC over garbage problem
The Bombay High Court on Thursday slammed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for failing to keep Mumbai clean, saying everywhere one looks there is only filth.
Bombay HC refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bar and Bench reported.
'Same group': SC flags another doctor assault by Sena workers
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the increasing violence against doctors in Maharashtra.
SC quashes ₹363cr GST demand against Vodafone Idea
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a Bombay High Court order quashing a ₹363 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand against Vodafone Idea.
Central government appoints new Chief Justices for 8 High Courts
The central government has appointed new Chief Justices for eight High Courts across India.
Sushant's ex-manager Disha Salian's death to be probed by CBI
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Disha Salian, who was the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Doctor attackers don't deserve bail: SC raps Sena corporator
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down hard on Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre over the attack on doctors at Shastrinagar Hospital in Kalyan in July.
Why your next bottle of Old Monk might look different
Mohan Rocky Springwater, the manufacturer of popular rum brand Old Monk, has agreed to change its product labeling.
Bombay HC allows reopening of MCA restaurants after compliance
The Bombay High Court has allowed the reopening of five restaurants at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises, Bandra-Kurla Complex.
'Will beat you': Raj Thackeray's son warns drivers over Marathi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray has warned that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers found speaking only in Hindi will be beaten up.
Maharashtra cab, auto drivers get 1-year breather to learn Marathi
The Maharashtra government has given a one-year grace period to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn basic Marathi.
Cab drivers move Bombay High Court against Marathi language rule
Four app-based cab drivers have approached the Bombay High Court, challenging a Maharashtra government rule making knowledge of Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw, taxi, and app-based cab drivers.
Surrender within 3 weeks: SC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea
The Supreme Court has ordered former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to surrender within three weeks. The court has also asked him to submit a surrender certificate by September 22 for the appeal to be heard on its merits.
Tarun Tejpal moves SC against conviction in 2013 rape case
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has moved the Supreme Court, challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
Goa moves SC, seeking life term for ex-Tehelka editor Tejpal
The Goa government has moved the Supreme Court seeking life imprisonment instead of the 10-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal by the Bombay High Court.
Intent laudable, but going 'overboard': Court fines Maharashtra FDA ₹5L
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to pay ₹5 lakh to a Pune-based sweets shop, Gurunanak Dairy and Sweets.
TISS students' bail rejected over Umar Khalid, Sharjeel release slogans
A Mumbai Sessions Court has denied anticipatory bail to two Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) students, a 32-year-old resident of Govandi and a 23-year-old resident of Deonar.
Vishal Bhardwaj to make film on Tarun Tejpal case
Acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is set to make a film on the Tarun Tejpal rape case, reported Variety India.
Airtel, Vi get relief in ₹3,300cr spectrum charge case
The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay a Bombay High Court order quashing the government's demand for one-time spectrum charges from telecom companies.
Sena corporator to stay at Goa resort as bail condition
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and others, who were arrested for assaulting three municipal doctors in Dombivli last month.
'One of them': Tarun Tejpal compares himself to Umar Khalid
Tarun Tejpal, the former editor of Tehelka magazine, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday after finding him guilty of raping a junior colleague in 2013.
Ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal gets 10-year jail for raping employee
The Bombay High Court's Goa Bench has sentenced Tehelka Magazine editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison after convicting him in the 2013 rape case earlier on Thursday morning.
Remove deepfake content linking Gadkari to E20 program: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory and deepfake content linking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his family to the government's E20 ethanol-blending program.
TISS postpones convocation; CJI was to be chief guest
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai has postponed its 86th annual convocation, which was scheduled for August 2.
Nitin Gadkari gets Bombay HC nod to sue Meta, X
The Bombay High Court has permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta Platforms and X.
SC reserves judgment on Abu Salem's premature release plea
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on gangster Abu Salem's plea for premature release, Live Law has reported.
'Consuming chicken not offense': SC judge slams judiciary
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has slammed the judiciary over its handling of dissent cases while he was addressing an event at the National Law Institute University (NLIU) in Bhopal.
Shiv Sena corporator, accused of assault, surrenders after bail canceled
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre has surrendered to the police after the Bombay High Court canceled his bail.
Doctor assault case: HC cancels bail of Shiv Sena corporator
The Bombay High Court has canceled the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was accused of assaulting doctors.
OCI cardholders ineligible for BCCI tournaments: Board to Bombay HC
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has told the Bombay High Court that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can't play in domestic tournaments.
'Satluj' row: Central government mulling certification for OTT films
The central government is considering amending the Information Technology Act to require all films available for public viewing on any platform to acquire a certification, even if not released theatrically.
Salman Khan in legal trouble over Goa housing project
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reportedly found himself in legal trouble over a housing project in Goa.
'We encroach, clog drains': Bombay HC says waterlogging 'our creation'
The Bombay High Court has said that the perennial problem of waterlogging in Mumbai is not solely the fault of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Why was ₹250cr suit filed against 'Queen 2' makers?
Phantom Studios, the producer of Queen (2014), has filed a lawsuit against JioStar, the production house behind the upcoming sequel Queen 2.
Can't exile people for 'BJP government murdabad' slogans: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has quashed an externment order issued by the Mumbai Police against political activist and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) state general secretary Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary.
Government clarifies 'passport not proof of citizenship' remark amid backlash
The Indian government on Thursday clarified that the passport has never been proof of citizenship.
20 years later, former MP acquitted in Congress leader's murder
A special court in Mumbai has acquitted all the accused in the 2006 murder case of Maharashtra Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar.
HC allows Preity Zinta to sue Google over deepfake content
Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Preity Zinta has received permission from the Bombay High Court to file a suit against Google LLC and other online platforms, according to Bar and Bench.
Nimbalkar murder case: Accused ex-NCP leader Padamsinh Patil's verdict deferred
A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court in Mumbai has deferred its verdict in the high-profile murder case of former Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver to June 19.
HC asks Salman's neighbor to consider deleting defamatory posts: Explained
The longstanding feud between Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his Panvel farmhouse neighbor, Ketan Kakkad, has taken a new turn.
Bombay HC offers Anil Ambani interim relief in tax-evasion case
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection from prosecution and penalty to industrialist Anil Ambani in an alleged tax evasion case.
5 new judges take oath in Supreme Court
Five new judges were sworn in at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, taking the court closer to its full sanctioned strength of 38 judges.
'Carry on Jattiye' faces legal hurdle: Know why
The much-anticipated Punjabi film Carry on Jattiye (original title Carry On Jatta 4) is reportedly facing a legal hurdle ahead of its release.
Why board meeting of Tata Trusts has been postponed again
The Tata Trusts has indefinitely postponed its board meeting, originally scheduled for May 8 and postponed to today, following an order from the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner.
Explaining the Sanjay Gupta, Pritish Nandy dispute amid settlement
The Bombay High Court recently resolved a commercial dispute between White Feather Films, owned by Sanjay Gupta, and Pritish Nandy Communications, reported Film Information.
Tata Trusts board meeting postponed to May 16
The highly anticipated board meeting of the Tata Trusts, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed to May 16.
Maharashtra can't deny aid to child care homes: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has slammed the Maharashtra government for delaying financial assistance to children's homes.
Bombay HC bars rival cement maker from using UltraTech's trademarks
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of UltraTech Cement, one of the world's largest cement companies by sales volume and capacity (excluding China).
What was the 2010 case against Bharti Singh, Shekhar Suman?
The Bombay High Court recently quashed a first information report (FIR) from 2010 against actors Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh.
Bombay High Court adjourns 90-year-old woman's next hearing to 2046
The Bombay High Court adjourned a defamation suit filed by a 90-year-old woman to the year 2046 before recalling the order and rescheduling it for July 15.
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.