News for 'Bombay HC'

Bombay HC asks Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai Police on Wed

Bombay HC asks Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai Police on Wed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The SC on May 19 refused to quash the FIRs lodged in Maharashtra and said he could approach the Bombay high court for relief.

Adarsh scam probe: Bombay HC slams CBI for inaction

Adarsh scam probe: Bombay HC slams CBI for inaction

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Bombay high court slammed the CBI for not initiating action against government officials involved in the Adarsh society land scam.

Bombay HC defers Khairlanji verdict by a month

Bombay HC defers Khairlanji verdict by a month

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The much awaited verdict on the 2006 Khairlanji Dalit massacre case was deferred by a month by the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Tuesday, as one of Judges was pre-occupied with an assignment.

Suleiman Bakery firing: Bombay HC lets off Tyagi

Suleiman Bakery firing: Bombay HC lets off Tyagi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The Bombay High Court on Friday upheld a lower court's order discharging former Mumbai police commissioner Ram Deo Tyagi and eight others, but observed that the firing in Suleiman Bakery by the police during the 1993 Mumbai riots was 'cruel and atrocious'.Justice Mridula Bhatkar upheld the trial court's conclusion that Tyagi -- a joint commissioner at the time -- and eight other policemen had no intention to murder. Eight persons were killed and 12 injured in the firing.

Appoint  new DGP in 10 days: Bombay HC

Appoint new DGP in 10 days: Bombay HC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday gave Maharashtra Government ten more days to appoint the new state police chief after the government submitted that it had sought confirmation of the new appointee from Election Commission, in view of the code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls.

HC fines Nashik jailor Rs 25,000 for rejecting parole to inmate

HC fines Nashik jailor Rs 25,000 for rejecting parole to inmate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has imposed a Rs 25,000 fine on a Nashik prison jailor for illegally rejecting a prisoner's parole application. The court stated that the jailor's decision contravened the law and was based on a government circular that is inconsistent with existing prison rules. The court has ordered the jailor to reconsider the parole application and forward it to the appropriate authority for a decision.

Bombay HC refuses to stay release of Ghajini

Bombay HC refuses to stay release of Ghajini

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Aamir Khan's Ghajini will release in theatres on schedule on December 25, as the Bombay High Court refused to stay its release. The hearing has been adjourned until December 26.

Bombay HC refuses abortion of 26-week foetus

Bombay HC refuses abortion of 26-week foetus

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

An expert committee of doctors, appointed to examine the case had said the foetus has "a fair chance" of having a congenital handicap at birth. A committee of doctors appointed by the J J Hospital dean however stated that "the findings observed do not have substantive significance to resort to termination of pregnancy".

Shinde jibe: HC protects Kamra from arrest, reserves order on FIR plea

Shinde jibe: HC protects Kamra from arrest, reserves order on FIR plea

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on comedian Kunal Kamra's petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The court also granted Kamra interim protection from arrest.

Bombay HC upholds death penalty of woman techie's killer

Bombay HC upholds death penalty of woman techie's killer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The judges described the convict as a 'menace to society' and said rising crime against women should be tackled on all fronts.

Lender has claim over LIC policy: Bombay HC

Lender has claim over LIC policy: Bombay HC

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The Bombay high court has ruled that LIC has to honour claims made by lenders, that is banks, non-banking finance companies and financial institutions, if an LIC policyholder defaults in repaying the loan to the lender.

'Shocked by verdict': Mumbai police ex-chief defends 7/11 blasts probe

'Shocked by verdict': Mumbai police ex-chief defends 7/11 blasts probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former Mumbai police commissioner A N Roy expressed shock over the Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 7/11 train blasts case, defending the police investigation and expressing confidence in an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Minor rape: Bombay HC issues notice to Goa police

Minor rape: Bombay HC issues notice to Goa police

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Chief Justice of the Bombay high court Swatenter Kumar on Friday issued the notice to the Goa police directing them to file their reply by November 11. The mother of the minor victim had on October 2 accused Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte's son Rohit of raping her 14-year-old daughter following which the Goa police, after an initial delay, booked him on October 14.

Paying the price for...: Kangana after HC order on 'Emergency'

Paying the price for...: Kangana after HC order on 'Emergency'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Emergency is caught up in a controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.

Petition in Bombay HC against top cops over poem

Petition in Bombay HC against top cops over poem

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

A petition was today filed in the Bombay high court seeking direction to the city police to register an FIR against Mumbai police chief and others over a poem in their house journal which termed last year's Azad Maidan protesters as "snakes" and "traitors" whose hands should be "chopped off".

Bombay HC confirms death sentence for minor girl's rapist

Bombay HC confirms death sentence for minor girl's rapist

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Terming the rape and murder of a "defenceless" minor girl as the "ultimate insult to womanhood", the Bombay high court on Friday confirmed the death penalty awarded to a 22-year-old youth after it held that the case fell under the "rarest of rare" category.

Bombay HC refuses to hear co-op banks' plea against note ban

Bombay HC refuses to hear co-op banks' plea against note ban

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

"You (banks) can go get clarification from the apex court. If SC says there is no stay, then we will hear this matter. But till then it would not be proper for us to hear the petitions or grant any relief as the apex court is already seized of the issue," Justice Oka said.

'Bombay HC has been a spectacular bulwark of freedom'

'Bombay HC has been a spectacular bulwark of freedom'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Affirming his government's commitment to working with judiciary for improving delivery of justice, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that the Law Commission is looking at improvements required in the court procedures for a better criminal judicial system.

HC suspends Chhota Rajan's life sentence, grants bail

HC suspends Chhota Rajan's life sentence, grants bail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Rajan will, however, continue to remain in jail in connection with other criminal cases.

Bombay HC tells BCCI, Deccan to go for arbitration

Bombay HC tells BCCI, Deccan to go for arbitration

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The Bombay High Court on Monday suggested to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Deccan Chronicles Holdings Ltd to settle their dispute over termination of IPL franchise by referring the matter to a mutually acceptable arbitrator.

Parle knocks on Bombay HC doors over Mango Bite

Parle knocks on Bombay HC doors over Mango Bite

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

On Oct 14, the Maharashtra unit of FDA had ordered recall of entire stock of Kachha Mango Bite from the marketplace.

Bombay HC bench recuses itself from hearing Adarsh PILs

Bombay HC bench recuses itself from hearing Adarsh PILs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

A division bench of the Bombay high court on Tuesday recused itself from hearing a bunch of public interest litigations in the Adarsh scam case and also the application of former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan who has sought quashing of the corruption case against him.

Big Blow! BCCI Asked To Pay Rs 538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers

Big Blow! BCCI Asked To Pay Rs 538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the petitions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) challenging arbitral awards of over Rs 538 crore (Rs 5,038 million) in favour of the now-defunct Indian Premier League franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

Adarsh scam: Bombay HC satisfied with probe, says CBI

Adarsh scam: Bombay HC satisfied with probe, says CBI

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

After being rapped for 'sloppy investigations' in the Adarsh society scam case, the Central Bureau of Investigation finally seems to have got its act together. After several high profile arrests, the CBI joint director has now informed that the "Bombay high court is satisfied with the investigations so far."

Bombay HC not in favour of stalling civic polls

Bombay HC not in favour of stalling civic polls

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Refusing to interfere in policy decisions, the Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was not inclined to grant a stay on the upcoming civic elections in Maharashtra.

Probe taken lightly: HC slams CID over Badlapur school accused's killing

Probe taken lightly: HC slams CID over Badlapur school accused's killing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra CID for its "lackadaisical" probe into the killing of the Badlapur school sexual assault case accused, Akshay Shinde, in an alleged police shootout on September 23. The court pointed to several lacunae in the investigation, including the lack of gunshot residue on Shinde's hands and fingerprints on the water bottle he was given. The court directed the CID to complete the probe in two weeks and submit all relevant material to the magistrate.

Can eat, keep beef if brought from outside Maharashtra, rules Bombay HC

Can eat, keep beef if brought from outside Maharashtra, rules Bombay HC

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The high court, however, upheld the ban on slaughter of cows and bullocks in the state.

Bombay HC nod to youth for sex change surgery

Bombay HC nod to youth for sex change surgery

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Observing that there is no law that can prohibit an adult from taking decisions pertaining to his life, the Bombay High Court on Monday gave its nod to Guwahati student Bhidan Bharua to undergo sex change surgery.

Malegaon blast: Bombay HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's bail

Malegaon blast: Bombay HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's bail

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

The Bombay high court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of 2008 Malegaon blast accused Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit but allowed liberty to co-accused Ajay Rahirkar on certain conditions.

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the probe into the killing of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde in a shoot-out should be carried out in a fair and impartial manner.

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the grounds of "illegal" arrest. Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained. The court dismissed the petitions, stating that the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which was in violation of the law. Both Shah and his driver are presently in judicial custody.

Bombay HC to decide on Kasab's death rap soon

Bombay HC to decide on Kasab's death rap soon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Making it clear that it could not wait further for 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab to file an appeal against the trial court's order sentencing him to death for his role in the 26/11 terror attack, the Bombay high court on Monday said it would proceed with the confirmation of the death sentence from October 11 or October 18. Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said the Pakistani terrorist had a threat perception and bringing him to court would be a great risk.

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. The court expressed its disappointment with the government's lack of initiative, stating that citizens should not suffer due to the inaction of authorities. The court highlighted the severe air pollution levels in Mumbai, especially along major roads, and ordered the traffic department to take immediate action to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

Relief for Kapil Sharma as Bombay HC stays BMC demolition notice

Relief for Kapil Sharma as Bombay HC stays BMC demolition notice

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

On April 28 this year, the civic body issued notice to Sharma under section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, claiming that certain constructions in the 18-storey residential building 'DLH Enclave' in Goregaon, in which the actor has a flat, were illegal and hence will have to be razed down.

No death penalty for Bilkis Bano's rapists: Bombay HC

No death penalty for Bilkis Bano's rapists: Bombay HC

Rediff.com4 May 2017

18 people stand convicted in the case.

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan said there seems to be nothing amiss about the death.

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Delhi Zone's Rajit Gupta scored 332 out of 360 marks to bag the top rank in the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced).

Bombay HC has 63 judges for 3 lakh pending cases

Bombay HC has 63 judges for 3 lakh pending cases

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Over three lakh cases are pending in the Bombay High Court, according to an information revealed under the Right to Information Act.

Bombay HC judge recuses himself from hearing on PILs against beef ban

Bombay HC judge recuses himself from hearing on PILs against beef ban

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A division bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday declined to hear a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the beef ban legislation in Maharashtra after one of the judges recused himself from hearing them.

Krazzy 4 music is a copy, declares Bombay HC

Krazzy 4 music is a copy, declares Bombay HC

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Sampath had filed a case against the film's producer, Rakesh Roshan, and music director, Rajesh Roshan, stating that he was not given due credit for Krazzy 4's music. His name was not mentioned on Krazzy 4's audio CDs, and that's the reason he sought legal action and filed a case of copyright infringement.