Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court Relaxes Bail Terms: Gautam Navlakha Permitted to Return to Delhi During Bhima Koregaon Trial
Dec 17, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has modified bail conditions for 73-year-old activist Gautam Navlakha, allowing him to relocate from Mumbai to his Delhi residence while awaiting trial in the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case. Citing his age, financial constraints, and prolonged trial delays, the court ruled that Navlakha must still comply with judicial obligations while acknowledging he poses no flight risk.
Man Attempts Self-Immolation Outside Bombay High Court Following Legal Dispute
Dec 16, 2025 02:55 am CST
A man sustained 50% burn injuries after attempting suicide by self-immolation outside the Bombay High Court following a dispute with a lawyer who allegedly took Rs 80,000 but failed to file his case. Police and bystanders quickly intervened, and Azad Maidan Police are investigating the incident.
Bombay High Court Converts Goa Nightclub Fire Case to PIL: Luthra Brothers Face Legal Challenges in Thailand
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit regarding the Goa nightclub fire into a Public Interest Litigation, emphasizing accountability for the tragedy that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, Thai authorities prepare to present the case of nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to a Bangkok court, as India seeks their deportation following the issuance of an Interpol Blue Corner Notice. The case involves complex legal and diplomatic considerations between Indian and Thai authorities.
Bombay High Court Creates Five-Member Inspection Team to Combat Mumbai's Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Nov 28, 2025 08:57 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has formed a joint investigation panel to address Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, focusing on construction site compliance with pollution-control regulations. The five-member team must submit a detailed report by December 15, as the court emphasizes immediate action against dust pollution while dismissing external factors as excuses for the city's hazardous AQI levels.
Bombay High Court Rejects Ethiopian Volcanic Ash as Cause for Mumbai's Persistent Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 07:05 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has dismissed claims that Ethiopia's volcanic eruption caused Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, emphasizing that pollution levels were problematic long before the event. With AQI consistently exceeding 300, the court is seeking effective measures to address this environmental crisis comparable to Delhi's alarming situation, highlighting urgent concerns about urban air quality and public health in India's financial capital.
Supreme Court Condemns Criminalizing Failed Relationships as Rape: A Legal Perspective
Nov 25, 2025 12:35 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has addressed the concerning trend of failed relationships being criminalized as rape cases, emphasizing that consensual intimacy during a relationship cannot be retroactively classified as rape when marriage doesn't follow. The Court warns against misusing criminal justice machinery while still protecting genuine victims, highlighting the need for credible evidence rather than unsubstantiated allegations in such sensitive cases.
Maharashtra Election Commission States VVPATs Not Mandatory for Local Body Polls: Bombay High Court Challenge
Nov 19, 2025 09:31 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has informed the Bombay High Court that VVPAT machines are neither mandatory nor technically feasible for upcoming local body elections, despite Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe's legal challenge asserting they're essential for transparent voting. The commission argues that Supreme Court rulings on VVPAT use apply only to general elections, not municipal polls, and that technical limitations exist for multi-member constituency voting systems.
Bombay High Court Rules Repeated Suicide Threats Constitute Marital Cruelty, Grants Divorce
Nov 19, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has ruled that persistent suicide threats from a spouse constitute legal grounds for divorce, citing such behavior as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. In a landmark judgment, the court granted divorce to a husband after more than a decade of separation, ordering a substantial settlement that includes financial compensation and property transfer to the wife.
Mumbai Court Frames Money Laundering Charges Against Former Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik in Dawood Ibrahim-Linked Case
Nov 18, 2025 10:13 pm CST
A special Mumbai court has framed money laundering charges against former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik for allegedly conspiring with Dawood Ibrahim's associates to launder assets from the Goawala Compound in Kurla. The court found sufficient evidence to proceed with trial under the PMLA despite Malik pleading not guilty. The ED arrested Malik in February 2022, and he is currently on medical bail granted by the Supreme Court.
Bombay High Court Condemns "Horrific" Infant Malnutrition Deaths in Maharashtra's Tribal Regions
Nov 12, 2025 10:22 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has sharply criticized Maharashtra's government for its "extremely casual" approach to addressing the malnutrition crisis in Melghat's tribal areas, where 65 infants have died since June 2025. The court has ordered four principal secretaries to appear before it and explain what measures have been implemented to resolve this ongoing public health emergency affecting vulnerable communities.