The Bombay High Court told the Maharashtra FDA to use its powers judiciously after Cadila Pharmaceuticals challenged a ban on the sale of some medicines, prompting the regulator to agree to revoke orders and issue show-cause notices.
The Bombay High Court ordered a son to vacate a Mumbai flat gifted by his parents after he failed to uphold his promise to care for them, satisfying Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act.
An Indian court has convicted former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal. He faces a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.
The Bombay high court convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal of rape and outraging modesty, overturning his 2021 trial court acquittal in a 2013 case.
The Bombay High Court criticized Indians for littering public places at home while adhering to cleanliness rules abroad, calling for strict action against offenders. The court emphasized cleanliness as a fundamental duty and directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to take corrective steps within a week regarding waste handling.
The Bombay High Court rejected a woman's plea for Rs 1 lakh monthly interim maintenance from her estranged husband, ruling that her high income of USD 8,700 monthly and professional qualifications in the US negate the claim, despite arguments of high living costs abroad. The court emphasized that maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act is for financially weaker spouses.
A same-sex couple has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, which exempts gifts between spouses from tax. They argue that denying this benefit to same-sex couples is discriminatory as Indian law does not recognize their relationships as marriages. The Income Tax Department opposes the plea, calling it "misconceived" and an attempt to use tax law for marriage recognition.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a co-owner can evict tenants without formal consent from other co-owners, citing a Supreme Court precedent. Objections from other co-owners can weaken the case.
The Bombay High Court overturned disciplinary action against an SBI employee, stating a shared auto-rickshaw is not a 'workplace' under the POSH Act. The ruling emphasizes that transportation must be employer-provided for the Act to apply, leaving harassment allegations open for other legal avenues.
The Bombay High Court ruled that homebuyers can form a single housing society for a multi-tower project, rejecting a builder's plea for separate societies. The court cited the builder's nine-year delay in society formation, empowering residents to manage shared amenities.
The Bombay High Court has overturned an SBI internal committee's findings against an employee accused of sexual harassment. The court ruled that a shared autorickshaw, not provided by the employer, does not constitute a 'workplace' under the POSH Act, thus the committee lacked jurisdiction.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a divorced wife cannot seek an increase in maintenance after her husband's death. However, she can still claim arrears and lifetime maintenance from his estate.
Bombay High Court dismissed a tenant's plea to recognize a new builder in a redevelopment case, finding no contract between them and the landlord. The court called the tenants' action 'elite coercion and extortion' and imposed Rs 5 lakh costs for abusing the legal process.
The Bombay High Court permitted the withdrawal of a petition questioning the life trustee structure of Sir Ratan Tata Trust, citing the petitioner's lack of standing. The petition argued the trust's board composition violated Maharashtra's Public Trust (Second Amendment) Act, 2025.
The Bombay High Court has officially disposed of the commercial appeal regarding the 2002 film 'Kaante', following a settlement between Pritish Nandy Communications and White Feather Films. As per the consent terms approved on April 21, 2026, Sanjay Gupta’s production house will pay a lump sum of Rs. 2.55 crore to PNC within 60 days. This settlement resolves a 2016 arbitration dispute that originally involved a claim of Rs. 3.52 crore. Failure to pay within the stipulated window will result in the resumption of original litigation proceedings.
The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court's acquittal of 21 police officers and others in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi, and Tulsiram Prajapati alleged fake encounter case. The court found the prosecution failed to establish abduction, conspiracy, or murder, deeming the evidence insufficient to overturn the initial verdict. Appeals by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed.
The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court's acquittal of 21 police officers and others in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi, and Tulsiram Prajapati alleged fake encounter case. The court found the prosecution failed to establish abduction, conspiracy, or murder, deeming the evidence insufficient to overturn the initial verdict. Appeals by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed.
The Bombay High Court has granted UltraTech Cement a permanent injunction against Shiv Cement Co., preventing the use of 'UltraPlus' and 'UltraHiTouch' trademarks found to be confusingly similar to UltraTech's renowned brand. The court ordered Shiv Cement to pay Rs 50 lakh in compensation and Rs 16.48 lakh in legal fees. The decade-old case originated in 2012 when UltraTech first discovered infringing cement bags in the market, leading to seizure of over 1,100 bags in 2016.
The Bombay High Court has allowed four individuals accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts to challenge the charges framed against them under the UAPA and IPC. The defense argued that the case lacks evidence and relies on a confession previously rejected by other courts.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, ruling that the National Investigation Agency failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges.
