News for 'Bombay High Court'

Now, PIL on Sachin's Ferrari in Kerala high court

Now, PIL on Sachin's Ferrari in Kerala high court

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The PIL by Non Resident Indian Sanu Joe Mathew against Rs 1.13 crore duty waiver follows similar such petitions in Delhi and Bombay high courts.

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.'

Dowry Deaths: Why Justice Is Still Elusive For Indian Women

Dowry Deaths: Why Justice Is Still Elusive For Indian Women

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A look into the tragic deaths of three young women in India, allegedly due to dowry-related harassment, highlights the persistent social and legal challenges in addressing this issue.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's stalled trial to resume after HC ruling

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's stalled trial to resume after HC ruling

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The trial of Abu Jundal, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to resume after the Bombay High Court overturned a lower court order requiring authorities to hand over confidential documents to the accused.

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns about the progress of investigations and victim support.

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

SC Orders CBI to Share Manipur Violence Charge Sheets with Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide copies of charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and addressing concerns over investigation progress and victim support.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

SC Orders CBI, SITs to Provide Charge Sheets to Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Manipur SITs to provide charge sheets in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to the victims and their families, ensuring legal aid and covering travel expenses for court appearances in Guwahati.

'Petitioners not aggrieved': HC rejects PILs against Maratha quota

'Petitioners not aggrieved': HC rejects PILs against Maratha quota

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it was not inclined to hear PILs against the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members for reservation, noting the petitioners were not aggrieved persons.

HC refuses to stay issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas

HC refuses to stay issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Bombay High Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members with OBC antecedents. Petitions challenging the decision were filed by OBC individuals, but the court declined immediate relief, pending a response from the government.

High Court to assess report on Jet-Sahara deal

High Court to assess report on Jet-Sahara deal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The Bombay High Court would examine the Ernst & Young report on the erstwhile Sahara Airlines buyout by Jet Airways to decide the onus on payment of tax liability amounting to Rs 107 crore (Rs 1.07 billion).

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three judges, including two high court chief justices, were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

'Why did high court hear Salman's appeal out of turn?'

'Why did high court hear Salman's appeal out of turn?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Shashikala Bhagwan Gangurde has filed the petition in the Bombay high court on behalf of her husband as he languishes in prison awaiting bail for years

TCS Nashik Unit Faces Scrutiny Over Harassment Claims

TCS Nashik Unit Faces Scrutiny Over Harassment Claims

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has submitted a fact-finding report to the Maharashtra government, revealing pervasive sexual harassment, systemic bullying, and zero compliance with the POSH Act at the Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The report details a toxic workplace environment and recommends strict action and compliance with the POSH Act.

Is Maharashtra CM so helpless, does rule of law exist, asks HC

Is Maharashtra CM so helpless, does rule of law exist, asks HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court questioned the rule of law in Maharashtra, criticizing the Chief Minister's silence regarding a minister's son who is absconding after being named in a criminal case. The court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application related to a violent clash during municipal elections.

Time has come for Uniform Civil Code, but best left to legislature: SC

Time has come for Uniform Civil Code, but best left to legislature: SC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has stated that the time has come for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), while hearing a plea challenging the Shariat law of 1937. The court suggested that the legislature should address the issue of discrimination against Muslim women.

Mumbai blasts acquitted man seeks Rs 9 cr compensation

Mumbai blasts acquitted man seeks Rs 9 cr compensation

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

In his applications filed before the National Human Rights Commission as well as Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission on Friday, Abdul Wahid Shaikh also requested support for rehabilitation.

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N V Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge Justice A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, decided to recommend the names to fill three existing vacancies in the top court. The appointments follow the superannuation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. The Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, is currently working with 31 judges.

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.

HC defers counting of votes in Maha local polls to Dec 21

HC defers counting of votes in Maha local polls to Dec 21

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule blames the State Election Commission (SEC) for the Bombay High Court's decision to defer the counting of votes for local bodies polls, citing 'misinterpretation of laws'.

'Turning a blind eye': HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai air pollution

'Turning a blind eye': HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai air pollution

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its lack of action in addressing air pollution in Mumbai, questioning the approval of numerous large construction projects and urging preventive measures.

SC refuses to entertain HDFC Bank CEO's plea challenging FIR by Lilavati Trust

SC refuses to entertain HDFC Bank CEO's plea challenging FIR by Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan challenging an FIR of cheating and fraud registered against him on a complaint by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs the prominent Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan noted that the matter was already listed for hearing on July 14 before the Bombay high court.

High court rules in favour of Vodafone in tax case

High court rules in favour of Vodafone in tax case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Vodafone pleaded in High Court that IT department had no jurisdiction in the transfer pricing case because the said transaction was not international and did not attract tax.

No order from court, BMC acted on its own: HC on 'kabutarkhanas'

No order from court, BMC acted on its own: HC on 'kabutarkhanas'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court clarified that it did not order the closure of pigeon-feeding spots (Kabutarkhanas) in Mumbai, but only refrained from staying the municipal corporation's closure order. The court suggested a committee of experts to study the issue, emphasizing the importance of human health.

Turkish firm Celebi withdraws HC plea on airport clearance

Turkish firm Celebi withdraws HC plea on airport clearance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Celebi Airport Services India withdrew its plea in the Bombay High Court against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) following Operation Sindoor.

Award-winning BrahMos scientist cleared of spying charges after 7 yrs

Award-winning BrahMos scientist cleared of spying charges after 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Nishant Agarwal, a scientist who worked at the BrahMos missile centre, was cleared of charges of spying for Pakistan by the Bombay High Court after spending seven years in jail. The case revolved around the lack of 'mens rea' (guilty mind) and the prosecution's failure to prove intent.

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax.

History In Minutes: The Right To Water: Ambedkar's Mahad Satyagraha

History In Minutes: The Right To Water: Ambedkar's Mahad Satyagraha

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Ninety-nine years ago, a young Dr B R Ambedkar embarked on a revolutionary and most overdue reformatory path -- he led hundreds of men and women to a water tank in the town of Mahad, western Maharashtra, to fulfil one of the most basic human needs: The right to drink water from the tank.

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a stay on the operation of the bail order so as to appeal before the Supreme Court, the HC refused the request, stating that Babu has been in jail for over five years.

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97 deaths in three months precipitated contemporary attention precisely because this magnitude concentrates the humanitarian emergency, rendering it impossible for the administrative machinery to ignore.'

HC grants bail to accused in Baba Siddique murder case

HC grants bail to accused in Baba Siddique murder case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Akashdeep Karaj Singh, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, citing insufficient evidence to link him to the organized crime syndicate allegedly involved.

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

A timeline of the key events in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, culminating in the acquittal of all 12 accused by the Bombay High Court.

SC to hear plea against Bombay HC upholding hijab ban in colleges

SC to hear plea against Bombay HC upholding hijab ban in colleges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea challenging a Bombay high court verdict upholding a Mumbai college's decision to ban hijabs, burqas and naqabs inside the campus.

When do you intend to return? HC asks Mallya on fugitive tag pleas

When do you intend to return? HC asks Mallya on fugitive tag pleas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The HC posed the question to the 70-year-old liquor baron, wanted in India to face trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on his return home while hearing his twin pleas.

Anil Ambani, ADAG slapped fresh notices on PIL over fraud

Anil Ambani, ADAG slapped fresh notices on PIL over fraud

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the firm and its group companies.

Collegium elevates Bombay HC chief justice to SC

Collegium elevates Bombay HC chief justice to SC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of the Chief Justice of Bombay high court, Justice Dipankar Datta, as a judge of the apex court.

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 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 judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice B V Nagarathna dissented against the collegium's recommendation to elevate Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about seniority, regional representation, and the circumstances of his earlier transfer.

No fundamental right to adopt American child, even if related: Bombay HC

No fundamental right to adopt American child, even if related: Bombay HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Indian citizens do not have a fundamental right to adopt a child of American nationality, even from among relatives, unless the child is in need of care and protection or in conflict with the law.