Fractional Figure Cannot Be Ignored While Calculating 2/3rd Majority For No-Confidence Motion Against Co-Op Society Officer: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has held that while computing the two-thirds majority required for passing a no-confidence motion against an officer of a co-operative housing society, the fractional figure cannot be ignored. The Court observed that since removal through a no-confidence motion carries serious consequences and stigma, the provisions governing such removal must be strictly construed....

Advocates Move Bombay HC Against District Judge Recruitment, Say Judicial Officers Cannot Compete Under 25% Direct Quota Meant For Bar

A group of practising advocates has approached the Bombay High Court, challenging the ongoing recruitment process for appointment to the post of District Judge in Maharashtra, contending that serving judicial officers have been illegally permitted to compete under the 25% direct recruitment quota reserved exclusively for practising advocates.The Petitioners submitted that the recruitment to...

[Bombay Rent Act] Heir Need Not Reside With Deceased Tenant At Time Of Death To Inherit Tenancy: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that an heir of a deceased tenant is not required to have been residing with the tenant at the time of death to inherit tenancy under Section 5(11)(c)(i) of the Bombay Rent Act, 1947. The Court observed that where no family member was residing with the deceased tenant at the time of death, any heir of the deceased tenant can be recognized as a tenant, and...

Bombay High Court Grants Ex-Parte Relief To School Trust After Cybercriminal Threatens To Leak Children's Sensitive Data

The Bombay High Court recently ordered a hacking group - FulcrumSec not to leak or make public, the 'stolen' sensitive information pertaining to children from thousands of schools in Mumbai and abroad run by Pratiksha Foundation Charitable Trust, for which the group has demanded USD 750,000. The High Court has also ordered Google and others to block the email IDs used by the hacking group so...

ILS Law College Moves Bombay High Court Against Pune University's "Arbitrary" Fee Reduction; Says Slashing Of Fees Threatens Its Existence

ILS Law College and the Indian Law Society have moved the Bombay High Court, challenging a communication issued by the Savitribai Phule Pune University fixing the quantum of "Other Fees" chargeable for LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. programmes from the academic year 2026-27. The petitioners contend that the University's decision is arbitrary, was taken without any proposal from the institution,...

Bombay High Court Restores Dismissal Of Employee For Vulgar Remarks Against Koli Women

The Bombay High Court has upheld the dismissal of a man from his service, on the ground that he used filthy language against his employer and also the fisher women while he was tasked for driving the Koli community women and transporting their fish to market on a daily basis. [2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 291]Single-judge Justice Sandeep Marne said that an employee who has become incalcitrant and...

POSH Act | ICC Can't Adjudicate Sexual Harassment Complaint Over Incident In Transport Not Provided By Employer: Bombay High Court

An alleged act of sexual harassment if occurring in a mode of transport not provided by the employer of either the accused or the victim, cannot be entertained under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (POSH Act), held the Bombay High Court. [Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 290]It therefore quashed the proceedings against...

Conviction For Forest Offence Not Necessary For Confiscation Of Vehicle Used In Illegal Transport Of Forest Produce: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that a conviction for a forest offence is not a pre-condition for confiscation of a vehicle under Section 61-A of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, as applicable in Maharashtra. The Court observed that the statutory scheme under Sections 61-A to 61-G empowers the authorised officer to confiscate forest produce and vehicles used in the commission of a forest...

Tenant Seeking Restoration Of Possession From Landlord Must Approach Small Causes Court: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that Section 28 of the Bombay Rent Act, 1947, is wide enough to cover a suit for re-possession filed by a tenant seeking restoration of possession from the landlord. The Court observed that where the relationship of landlord and tenant continues to subsist, a tenant seeking return of possession of the tenanted premises must approach the Small Causes Court,...

Tenure 'D' Lands Granted In Perpetuity Are Freely Transferable; State Cannot Demand Transfer Premium Or Prior Permission: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that lands classified as Tenure “D” under Rule 43 of the Bombay Land Revenue Rules, 1921, i.e., lands granted in perpetuity, are freely transferable and fall within the category of Class-I occupancies under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. Consequently, the State cannot levy a transfer premium or insist upon prior permission for its...

Can A Divorced Wife Claim Maintenance Or Seek Its Enhancement From Ex-Husband's Estate After His Death? Bombay High Court Answers

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court held that a divorced woman though can continue to seek maintenance based on a decree, from the husband's estate or properties even after his death, however, she cannot seek enhancement of the same maintenance from the said estate after his death. [Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 284]A division bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice...

DGCA Cannot Suspend Pilot's License Without Show-Cause Notice; Merely Based On FIR: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) cannot suspend a pilot's licence without issuing a show-cause notice and affording an opportunity of hearing merely because an FIR has been registered or allegations of forged documents have surfaced. [Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 281]The Court clarified that the exception under Rule 19 of the Aircraft Rules,...