Bombay High Court
'Must Go Through What It Feels To Not Get Salary': Bombay HC Stops Salary Of Zilla Parishad CEO Upon Failure To Pay Teachers
In a significant order, the Bombay High Court after noting that the payments of some teachers were not paid despite clear orders, directed the Maharashtra government to stop the salary of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Solapur Zilla Parishad, for a month.A division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Ashwin Bhobe orally said the CEO too must go through what it feels like not...
"Why Shouldn't BCl Check?": Bombay High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Challenging Circular On Criminal Background Checks For Law Students
While hearing a PIL challenging a Bar Council of India Circular mandating a criminal background check system for law students, the Bombay High Court on Monday (February 10) orally remarked that it did not find anything illegal with the circular before dismissing the petition as withdrawn.The petitioner challenged the BCI's circular dated 24/09/2024, which prescribed checking of the...
Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 03 – February 09, 2025
2025 LiveLaw (Bom) 44 to 2025 LiveLaw (Bom) 50Nominal Index:Tejas Shinde vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw (Bom) 44Harshi Ramjiyani vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Bom) 45Case Title: Shoaib Richie Sequeira vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw (Bom) 46Dnyaneshwar Katkar vs The Director General & Inspector General of Police, 2025 LiveLaw (Bom) 47Musin Thengade vs...
Society vs Dog Feeders: Bombay High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Resident Over Objectionable Letter Against Judges
The Bombay High Court on Friday issued a show-cause notice for criminal contempt of court, to a woman, who circulated a letter making 'objectionable and derogatory' comments against the Supreme Court as well as the HC after it (HC) passed an order against the society for disallowing house help of one of the residents to enter the society, as she fed stray dogs in the premises. A division bench...
'Genuine Issue': Bombay HC To Bar Council Of India In PIL For Permanent Grievance Committee For Women Advocates In State
In relation to a PIL seeking Permanent Grievance Committee for Women Advocates in the State Bar Council Offices, the Bombay High Court today orally remarked that this was a genuine issue and that Bar Council of India (BCI) should come up with a solution for the issue.“You are required to look after you women members...lady advocates...This is a genuine issue, you are a representative body....
Relief For Anil Ambani As Bombay High Court Stays Canara Bank's Order Classifying Reliance Comm Loan Account As 'Fraud'
In a relief to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Bombay High Court on Friday stayed an order passed by the Canara Bank by which it classified his loan account, related to Reliance Communications, as "fraudulent account."A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale noted that the action of the Bank was in contravention of the 'Master Circular' issued by the Reserve Bank...
'No Public Interest': Bombay HC Dismisses PIL For Uniform Guidelines On Awarding Tenders For Solid Waste Management In The State
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking uniform guidelines for awarding tender contracts for solid waste management in the state, noting that there was no element of public interest involved in the plea.A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre stated “In our considered opinion there is no element of public interest involved in the instant PIL...
Notice Issued To Non-Existing Entity Post-Merger Is Substantive Illegality, Dept Cannot Cite Technical Glitch: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court stated that notice issued to a non-existing entity post-merger is a substantive illegality and not some procedural violation. “we cannot condone the fundamental error in issuing the impugned notices against a non-existing company despite full knowledge of the merger. The impugned notices, which are non-est cannot be treated as “good” as urged on behalf...
Badlapur Encounter: Parents Of Deceased Seek To Withdraw Case Against Cops, High Court Grills State On Why FIR Not Lodged Yet
The parents of the now deceased accused in the infamous Badlapur Sexual assault case on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that they no longer wish to pursue their petition seeking an independent investigation in the "custodial death" of their son.The accused, who was arrested in August 2024, was killed in an alleged fake encounter case in September. Five policemen, who were present in the...
Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Guidelines On Legal Assistance For Children Involved In Custody Matters, POCSO Cases
A PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking guidelines for framing a 'Child Legal Assistance Program' in the State for child custody, family court as well as POCSO cases. The petition also seeks the appointment of independent lawyers to represent children in custody matters.A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre on Wednesday issued notices to the...
"Apologise From Bottom Of Your Heart Or Face Contempt Action": Bombay High Court To Society For Disobeying Order On Feeding Stray Dogs
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the Navi Mumbai society to 'show remorse and repentance' and apologise to the court 'from the bottom of their heart' for disobeying the court's January 21 order asking the society not to restrain the house help of one of the residents, just because she feeds stray dogs on the society premises. Notably, the division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni...
Limitation For Prosecuting One Under Section 498A IPC Will Commence From Last Incident Of Cruelty: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently held that that the point of limitation under section 468 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) for an offence under section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) shall commence from the last act of cruelty. A division bench of Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and Rohit Joshi said that limitation for prosecution under section 498A will not continue for an indefinite...