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Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Singh had initially approached the Supreme Court, alleging he was transferred from the post of Commissioner Police of Mumbai on March 17 and shunted to the Home Guards department after he complained to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders about the "corrupt malpractices" of Deshmukh.

Bombay HC allows anti-Jaitapur activists to enter district

Bombay HC allows anti-Jaitapur activists to enter district

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The Bombay high court on Monday allowed three anti-nuclear activists -- two of them former judges -- to enter Maharashtra's coastal Ratnagiri district, where a proposed atomic power plant is facing opposition.

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was troubled by the fact that the recently amended IT Rules to curb online fake news against the government offer no recourse to a person whose social media post has been removed or account suspended after being flagged by the proposed Fact Checking Unit (FCU).

Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns

Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Justice Dharmadhikari, who was made judge of the Bombay high court on November 14, 2003, was in line to be elevated as Chief Justice.

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In the last five days, there were instances in which various groups of protesters agitated in front of the Mantralaya (secretariat), Bombay Stock Exchange, were seen roaming along the Marine Drive, Jehangir Art Gallery, Giragon Chowpatty and Gateway of India, but police controlled the crowd and were seen requesting them to take precautions.

Rule of law or rule of muscle power? HC slams Maha city planning body

Rule of law or rule of muscle power? HC slams Maha city planning body

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has criticized the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for failing to take action against illegal structures in Navi Mumbai. The court questioned whether the rule of law or the rule of muscle power prevails in the state, noting that CIDCO officers were threatened by a local sarpanch when they attempted to take action. The court directed CIDCO to demolish the unauthorized structures within a week and ordered the Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner to provide protection to CIDCO officers.

Bombay HC rejects Kasliwal's petition

Bombay HC rejects Kasliwal's petition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Kasliwal is accused of raping a 52-year-old woman on March 11.

Threatening, attempting suicide is ground for divorce: HC

Threatening, attempting suicide is ground for divorce: HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a spouse threatening or attempting to commit suicide amounts to 'cruelty' and is a valid ground for divorce. The court upheld a family court's decision to dissolve a marriage where the husband alleged his wife threatened to send him and his family to jail by committing suicide. The court found that the husband's claim of cruelty was supported by evidence, including the wife's attempt to end her life.

Maha denies police clearance to 26/11 acquitted, cites terror watch

Maha denies police clearance to 26/11 acquitted, cites terror watch

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, was denied a police clearance certificate due to ongoing suspicion of being a member of a banned terror organization. Ansari sought the certificate to operate an autorickshaw.

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

After months of discord, the Tata Trusts appear to be moving towards reconciliation, with recent reappointments and open exchanges signalling a return to cooperative governance.

Kin read acquittal order at grave of 7/11 blasts accused

Kin read acquittal order at grave of 7/11 blasts accused

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Family members of Kamal Ahmad Vakil Ahmad Ansari, who died awaiting justice in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, read aloud the Bombay High Court's acquittal order at his grave, publicly affirming his innocence and demanding accountability from the system.

SC collegium disregards IB flags for 2 lawyers, names them as Bombay HC judges

SC collegium disregards IB flags for 2 lawyers, names them as Bombay HC judges

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has recommended the names of three advocates for appointment as judges of the Bombay high court.

Bombay HC grants BJP's Kirit Somaiya protection from arrest in Vikrant funds case

Bombay HC grants BJP's Kirit Somaiya protection from arrest in Vikrant funds case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds collected in the name of saving the decommissioned naval aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Noel vs Mehli: Power struggle breaks out in Tata Trusts

Noel vs Mehli: Power struggle breaks out in Tata Trusts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Tata Trusts, which exerts decisive influence over India's most valuable conglomerate through its about 66 per cent stake of Tata Sons, finds itself in the midst of infighting among its trustees over board appointment and governance issues.

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

Controversial POCSO rulings cost Bombay HC judge her confirmation

Controversial POCSO rulings cost Bombay HC judge her confirmation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Justice Pushpa Ganediwala recently acquitted a man accused of groping a 12-year-old girl's breast because he did not make skin-to-skin contact and days earlier, ruled that holding the hands of a five-year-old girl and unzipping the trousers do not amount to "sexual assault" under the POCSO Act.

Bombay HC rejects Sam D'Souza's pre-arrest bail plea

Bombay HC rejects Sam D'Souza's pre-arrest bail plea

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected an application seeking pre-arrest bail filed by Samville D'Souza, whose name had cropped up in connection with allegations of pay-off in the case of drug seizure in which Aryan Khan, actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested.

'Seems like a manual for rape victims': Bombay HC on Tejpal case verdict

'Seems like a manual for rape victims': Bombay HC on Tejpal case verdict

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Justice S C Gupte issued a notice to Tejpal and posted for June 24 the appeal filed by the Goa government against the sessions court's order acquitting him in the case.

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it was disheartened and disappointed with the Centre's insensitivity and with the Mumbai civic body for not starting door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination for senior citizens and specially-abled, bed-ridden and wheelchair-bound persons.

Nagpur Municipal chief apologizes to HC for demolition

Nagpur Municipal chief apologizes to HC for demolition

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Nagpur municipal chief has offered an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court for the demolition of houses belonging to accused in a riots case, citing ignorance of Supreme Court guidelines on such actions. The civic officials were unaware of the Supreme Court's order, which mandates procedural safeguards before demolishing properties linked to riots accused, the commissioner stated in an affidavit. The court has granted the Maharashtra government two weeks to respond to the matter.

Bombay HC to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons on Sept 29

Bombay HC to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons on Sept 29

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it would hear on September 29 the plea filed by Maharashtra's former home minister Anil Deshmukh against summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

Kangana's film to miss release as HC refuses to...

Kangana's film to miss release as HC refuses to...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency didn't get any relief on Wednesday from the Bombay high court which refused to pass any order in the wake of a directive by the Madhya Pradesh HC directing Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider objections to the movie before certifying it.

Bombay HC slams BMC over potholes

Bombay HC slams BMC over potholes

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

How many more do you (MCGM) want to eliminate (kill) before next monsoon? asks the court.

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Jarange's hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai over the demand for Maratha quota entered the fifth day on Tuesday.

HC issues notice to Fadnavis in plea against election win

HC issues notice to Fadnavis in plea against election win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has issued a notice to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a poll petition challenging his 2014 victory from the Nagpur South West assembly seat. The petition was filed by Congress candidate Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe, who alleges procedural lapses and corrupt practices during the election.

Havelivala seeks bail from Bombay HC

Havelivala seeks bail from Bombay HC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Nooriya Havelivala, the non-resident Indian beautician who has filed appeal against her conviction in a hit-and-run case, on Friday sought bail from the Bombay high court.

Rane moves Bombay HC for quashing FIRs, no immediate relief given

Rane moves Bombay HC for quashing FIRs, no immediate relief given

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Union minister Narayan Rane approached the Bombay high court on Tuesday, challenging the FIRs registered against him in parts of Maharashtra over his remarks against state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, and sought protection from arrest.

SC stays HC order acquitting 12 Mumbai train blasts accused

SC stays HC order acquitting 12 Mumbai train blasts accused

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the Bombay High Court verdict acquitting all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case, issuing notices and seeking responses from the accused.

When a woman says no, it means no: HC in rape case

When a woman says no, it means no: HC in rape case

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld the conviction of three men for raping one of their partners, ruling that when a woman says no, it means no, and there can be no presumption of consent based on her past sexual activities.

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Refusing to grant any relief, the Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a Pune-based activist seeking investigations into Anna Hazare's Hind Swaraj Trust.

Common citizens should not suffer, says Bombay HC amid govt employees' strike

Common citizens should not suffer, says Bombay HC amid govt employees' strike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Common citizens should not suffer, the Bombay high court remarked on Friday while asking the Maharashtra government what steps it was taking to "curb the menace" of illegal strikes, amid an agitation by state employees.

HC refuses relief to Dalit student suspended by TISS

HC refuses relief to Dalit student suspended by TISS

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court has upheld the suspension of a Dalit PhD student from the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) for allegedly participating in a politically motivated protest against the central government's policies. The court found that the student's participation in the protest, under the banner of TISS' student organization, brought disrepute to the institute.

Amid row, Mumbai civic body covers Dadar Kabutarkhana again

Amid row, Mumbai civic body covers Dadar Kabutarkhana again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Security has been beefed up in the area to prevent any law and order issue and deter people from feeding the birds, they said.

HC discharges Adanis in market regulations violation case

HC discharges Adanis in market regulations violation case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court discharged Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani from a case of alleged violations of market regulations involving nearly Rs 388 crore. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) had initiated the case in 2012 against Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and its promoters, accusing them of criminal conspiracy and cheating. The HC's single bench of Justice R N Laddha quashed the sessions court order and discharged the duo from the case.

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A detailed timeline of the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, from the initial explosion to the acquittal of all accused in 2025.

Bombay HC rejects Modi's passport plea

Bombay HC rejects Modi's passport plea

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi's plea against the revocation of his passport.

No vindictive action against...: HC rejects PIL in Kunal Kamra case

No vindictive action against...: HC rejects PIL in Kunal Kamra case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the Maharashtra government has not taken vindictive action against any person for re-sharing or re-uploading stand-up comic Kunal Kamra's video in which he indirectly passed a 'traitor' jibe at Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Bombay HC to Mumbai police in TRP scam: 'Why interact with press?'

Bombay HC to Mumbai police in TRP scam: 'Why interact with press?'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court on Tuesday asked what had prompted the Mumbai police to hold a press conference last year over the alleged Television Rating Points (TRP) scam.

Badlapur accused's death: HC pulls up Maha for lack of FIR against cops

Badlapur accused's death: HC pulls up Maha for lack of FIR against cops

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court expressed its dismay over the Maharashtra government's failure to register an FIR against five policemen involved in the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, despite an explicit court order. The court, alleging a deliberate attempt to disregard its directives, threatened contempt proceedings against senior CID officers for non-compliance. The case pertains to Shinde's death while in police custody, accused of sexually assaulting two kindergarten girls in Badlapur. An inquiry report by a magistrate indicted the five policemen, suggesting a possible fake encounter. The court emphasized the importance of following the rule of law and stated that the government's inaction would send a detrimental message to society.

Kamala Mills fire has shaken our conscience: Bombay HC

Kamala Mills fire has shaken our conscience: Bombay HC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The court asked the city's civic body to bring its house in order.