Bombay High Court ruling
Bombay High Court Rules Standing Near Train Door During Peak Hours Is Not Negligence
Dec 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has upheld compensation for a family whose member died in a railway accident, ruling that standing near train doors during Mumbai's peak hours cannot be considered negligence as overcrowded conditions leave commuters with no alternative. The judgment rejected Railways' arguments that the victim was responsible for his own death and affirmed passengers' rights to compensation even in such circumstances.
Bombay High Court Postpones Maharashtra Local Body Election Results to December 21, Bans Exit Polls
Dec 02, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra State Election Commission to delay vote counting for all local body polls to December 21, replacing the original December 3 date. The court also prohibited exit polls until December 20 amid concerns about electoral irregularities in multiple civic bodies. This ruling affects elections across 264 municipal councils and addresses petitions challenging the SEC's revised election schedule.
Bombay High Court Orders Rs 6 Lakh Compensation for Pothole Deaths: "No Excuse for Bad Roads in Mumbai"
Oct 14, 2025 12:58 am CST
The Bombay High Court has mandated Rs 6 lakh compensation for pothole-related deaths and established a graduated payment system for injuries, declaring that Mumbai's status as India's financial capital demands better road infrastructure. The court ruled that safe roads are a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution and directed strict accountability for civic bodies and contractors responsible for substandard road maintenance.