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PIL filed in Bombay HC against renaming Aurangabad as Sambhaji Nagar

PIL filed in Bombay HC against renaming Aurangabad as Sambhaji Nagar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed on Wednesday in the Bombay high court challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to change the name of Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar.

Blow for MVA as Bombay HC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea

Blow for MVA as Bombay HC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday rejected Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik's petition seeking release from jail in Mumbai to enable him to cast his vote in the Rajya Sabha elections, polling for which is underway.

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

During a hearing on Friday, the bench noted that Mumbai was witnessing a decline in the bursting of firecrackers.

Bombay HC judge quits, says 'can't work against self-respect'

Bombay HC judge quits, says 'can't work against self-respect'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Bombay High Court Justice Rohit Deo on Friday said he has resigned.

SC requests Bombay HC to hear Nawab Malik's bail plea

SC requests Bombay HC to hear Nawab Malik's bail plea

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday listed for the second week of July a plea by jailed former Maharashtra minister and Nationalists Congress Party leader Nawab Malik against a Bombay high court order putting off the hearing on his bail plea in a money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Union government on Friday said it would not notify the fact checking unit (FCU) contemplated under the amended information technology (IT) rules against fake news till the Bombay high court delivers its judgment on the petitions challenging the amendments.

HC dismisses plea against Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3

HC dismisses plea against Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea against Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3 alleging mockery of judges and lawyers, noting the court was used to such mockery.

Bombay HC suspends FIRs against Arnab Goswami

Bombay HC suspends FIRs against Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

A division bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Riyaz Chagla noted that while Goswami's comments targeted the Congress and its president Sonia Gandhi, he did not make any statement that would cause public disharmony or incite violence between different religious groups.

Bombay HC grants bail to accused in Dabholkar murder case

Bombay HC grants bail to accused in Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to Vikram Bhave, an accused in the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in 2013.

Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused

Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Justice Bharati Dangre on Thursday recused herself from the case before her, but said such "disgruntled elements" which make an accusation against a judge and "walk away" without waiting for the consequences of their "intimidating action."

BMC must ensure citizens are safe from Omicron: Bombay HC

BMC must ensure citizens are safe from Omicron: Bombay HC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The BMC told the bench that it was adequately prepared to tackle the current situation

Bomb threats spark panic in Bombay, Delhi HCs; judges leave courtrooms

Bomb threats spark panic in Bombay, Delhi HCs; judges leave courtrooms

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

A bomb threat spread panic in the high courts of Delhi and Bombay on Friday, leading to suspension of hearings.

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the length of the Mumbai police's inquiry into the death of Disha Salian, former celebrity manager, who died in 2020. The court has asked why the inquiry is still ongoing after five years and has directed the police to produce the post mortem report and provide copies of statements to the petitioner, Disha Salian's father.

Bombay HC likely to take up ED plea against Sanjay Raut bail on Friday

Bombay HC likely to take up ED plea against Sanjay Raut bail on Friday

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut by a special court in a money laundering case could not be heard by the Bombay high court on Thursday due to paucity of time.

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with conditions

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with conditions

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Tuesday permitted procession and rituals to be taken out by the Shia Muslim community for Muharram, but with certain conditions in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bombay HC asks all cab firms to apply for licences by March 16

Bombay HC asks all cab firms to apply for licences by March 16

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The HC, though, refrained from prohibiting such cabs from plying in the meanwhile saying it was aware such a move would adversely affect commuters.

Bombay plans to allow pigeon feeding for 2 hours a day

Bombay plans to allow pigeon feeding for 2 hours a day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the city civic body to invite objections before allowing controlled pigeon feeding at Dadar Kabutarkhana.

Ambernath election: HC terms NCP's side-switching as 'globe-trotting'

Ambernath election: HC terms NCP's side-switching as 'globe-trotting'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court criticized the shifting allegiances of NCP members in the Ambernath Municipal Council, referring to it as "globe-trotting," while addressing orders related to alliances within the civic body.

Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Justices Urmila Joshi Phalke and Nandesh Deshpande of the HC's Nagpur bench, in the order passed on September 26, refused to accept the man's contention that he was in a consensual relationship with the 17-year-old girl and had registered the marriage only when she turned 18.

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday asked the Union government what was the need to introduce the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 without superseding the existing IT Rules that came into effect in 2009.

Dr Sangram Patil, YouTuber facing action over SM posts, moves HC

Dr Sangram Patil, YouTuber facing action over SM posts, moves HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Mumbai police regarding a plea filed by UK-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil, who is seeking to quash a case against him related to an alleged objectionable social media post against BJP leaders.

Compensation to kin of Covid victims a right, don't delay it: Bombay HC

Compensation to kin of Covid victims a right, don't delay it: Bombay HC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday said ex-gratia compensation for the kin of COVID-19 victims was a matter of right and they must not be deprived of it.

Bombay HC quashes BMC's nod for Chhath Puja for one group and denying another

Bombay HC quashes BMC's nod for Chhath Puja for one group and denying another

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) order revoking permission granted earlier to an organisation headed by a former corporator of the Nationalist Congress Party to conduct Chhath Puja at a suburban ground.

Like a hammer to kill an ant: Bombay HC on fact-checking rules

Like a hammer to kill an ant: Bombay HC on fact-checking rules

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Bombay high court on Friday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake content on social media against the government may be excessive, quipping that one cannot bring a hammer to kill an ant.

Bombay HC stays code of ethics clause in new IT Rules

Bombay HC stays code of ethics clause in new IT Rules

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Saturday granted an interim stay to the operation of parts of the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 which require that all online publishers follow a "code of ethics" and norms of conduct.

Do a surgical strike on coronavirus: Bombay HC to Centre

Do a surgical strike on coronavirus: Bombay HC to Centre

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni said the Union government's new "near to home" vaccination programme was like waiting for the virus carrier to come to the Centre. "Coronavirus is our biggest enemy. We need to strike it down. The enemy is residing in certain areas and in some people who are unable to come out. Your (government) approach should be like a surgical strike. You are standing at the borders waiting for the virus carrier to come to you. You are not entering the enemy territory," Chief Justice Datta said.

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.

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

In its order, the court cast serious doubts on the bonafides of the complainant - Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of the company.

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 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.

Deposit Rs 60 cr and then...: HC to Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra

Deposit Rs 60 cr and then...: HC to Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The couple last month filed a petition in HC seeking suspension of the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them by police in the case, so that they can travel for their professional commitments and leisure trips abroad.

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.

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has quashed the decision of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to stay the recruitment process of a co-operative bank, noting that the CM has no powers to review or modify the calls taken by the minister concerned.

Shilpa Shetty withdraws plea in HC for travel nod, says plans failed

Shilpa Shetty withdraws plea in HC for travel nod, says plans failed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Shilpa Shetty, involved in a Rs 60-crore cheating case with Raj Kundra, withdrew her application to travel abroad as plans did not materialize. The court accepted the withdrawal and scheduled a hearing for their plea seeking suspension of the Look Out Circular on November 17.

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Setback for Anil Ambani, RCom as HC supports SBI order

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld a decision by the State Bank of India (SBI) to classify accounts of industrialist Anil Ambani and his company, Reliance Communications (RCom), as "fraudulent" noting that there was no legal flaw in it.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.