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SC agrees to examine plea against acquittal of 22 accused in Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter case

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea against the Bombay High Court's acquittal of 22 accused. The accused were linked to the 2005 alleged fake encounter case involving gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh. Justice Bagchi noted the significant number of prosecution witnesses who turned hostile during the trial. The plea originates…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

SC stays Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre's bail in Thane doctors' assault case, says medical fraternity can't be attacked

The Supreme Court halted the bail granted to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre by the Bombay High Court. Mhatre is accused of assaulting doctors at a Municipal hospital in Thane district. The Supreme Court emphasized the protection of the medical fraternity, stating they should not be attacked. Mhatre has a…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Ancestral vs self-acquired property: When oral relinquishment is valid under Hindu succession law

For ancestral property oral relinquishment can suffice but not for self-acquired properties; Check what Hindu Succession law says. Ancestral vs self-acquired property

The Economic Times · Sep 26

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SC dismisses gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking release from custody

The Supreme Court dismissed Abu Salem's plea for immediate release from custody. He sought release after completing twenty-five years in jail as per extradition terms. The Bombay High Court had previously rejected his petition as premature and misconceived. Salem was extradited from Portugal in November two thousand five for his…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian case who passed away days before actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead

The Bombay High Court ordered the CBI to register an FIR and investigate Disha Salian's death. This follows concerns raised about the initial Accidental Death Report filed in her case. Salian's family alleged murder, and the court noted delays in providing reports. The CBI will now record statements and conduct…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Court evicts son from flat for neglecting parents: Can he still claim inheritance rights?

Does the son have any inheritance right over parents property if he failed to take care of parents and court orders eviction? Know what law says. Read the article.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Housing societies cannot charge higher maintenance for bigger flats and shops based on area, rules Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court

Unlike property tax, maintenance cannot be charged at a higher rate for bigger flats and shops, explains the Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court and gives relief to flat and shop owners from discriminatory higher maintenance. Read the article.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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Man takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father; files for divorce but wife refuses official test; Supreme Court allows the paternity test

Man takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father, files for divorce, and moves court for an official paternity test after his wife refuses one. The Supreme Court has now allowed the test, ruling that a child can be subjected to a DNA paternity test in matrimonial…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Parents win back their flat gifted to son as tribunal finds son failed to take care of parents; Bombay HC orders son to vacate the property

Son promised to care for elderly parents after receiving their Mumbai flat as gift; however, he failed to do so; Bombay High Court cancels gift deed and orders son and wife to vacate. Know why son lost the case in Bombay High Court.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Wife sold Rs 25 Pepsi for Rs 26, husband faced criminal case for 13 years; Bombay HC quashes case against him for this reason

For selling 600ml Pepsi at Rs 26 instead of Rs 25 MRP, husband working in wife’s shop faced criminal prosecution; Bombay HC quashes case as wife made the sale, while husband had only prepared the bill after the sale. Know how he won case in Bombay High Court

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Will challenge conviction in 2013 sexual assault case in Supreme Court, says Tarun Tejpal

Tarun Tejpal will appeal the Bombay High Court's conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case. The High Court overturned his acquittal by a Goa sessions court five years ago. He faces charges including rape and sexual harassment under the Indian Penal Code. The case involves allegations by a former junior…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

2013 rape case: HC convicts former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, reverses 2021 acquittal

The Bombay High Court’s Goa bench on Thursday found former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal guilty of rape, setting aside the sessions court verdict that had cleared him four years ago. Tejpal has asked the bench to take a lenient view before it pronounces the quantum of sentence in the afternoon.

Newslaundry · Aug 6

SBI employee gets relief in harassment case as Bombay HC rules shared auto commute falls outside POSH law’s workplace definition

The Bombay High Court has overturned disciplinary action against an SBI employee, ruling that a shared auto-rickshaw is not a 'workplace' under the POSH Act. The employee faced harassment charges after an incident during his commute. The court emphasized that for the Act to apply, transportation must be employer-provided. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Builder delayed society formation for 9 years, Homebuyers took matters into their own hands; Bombay HC backs residents

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of homebuyers, allowing them to form a single housing society for a multi-tower project. The court rejected a builder's plea to create separate societies, citing a nine-year delay in the builder's own society formation process. This landmark decision empowers residents to unite…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

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The Economic Times · Jun 11

Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme Court

A daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled that co-owners are considered co-landlords under the Bombay Rents Act. This allows them to initiate eviction proceedings for genuine personal need. The ruling clarifies that exclusive…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

CJI Surya Kant intervenes after retired Bombay HC judge receives threats linked to Dawoodi Bohra verdict

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is addressing threats made against retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel. These threats are linked to a 2024 judgment concerning the Dawoodi Bohra community leadership. Justice Patel's daughter in London received a threatening letter. The Indian High Commissioner to the UK has…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residents

The Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting the society to appoint a new developer. The court ruled that residents' right to safe housing is more important than a builder's profit. The old builder's objections were…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Bombay HC sets aside govt order on one-time spectrum charges on Airtel, Vodafone Idea

The Bombay High Court has cancelled the one-time spectrum charges for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. This decision brings relief of approximately Rs 20,000 crore to both companies. Bank guarantees submitted by the firms will be returned. All demand notices and orders concerning these charges have been set aside. The…

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The Economic Times · May 25

Redevelopment dispute between landlord and tenant: HC asks tenant to pay Rs 5 lakh for using ‘elite form of coercion and extortion’ against landlord

Bombay High Court dismissed a tenant's plea to recognize a new builder in a redevelopment case. The court found no contract between the new builder and the landlord. It deemed the tenants' action an 'elite form of coercion and extortion'. The court imposed Rs 5 lakh costs on the tenants…

The Economic Times · May 18

Expedite process of handing over remaining land for Bombay HC building complex: SC to Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has urged the Maharashtra government to expedite the handover of the remaining 10 acres for the new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra. While 20.15 acres are already allocated, the state plans to complete the transfer by December 31, 2026, a timeline the court deemed too slow.

The Economic Times · May 17

'Knelt before America, surrendered India': Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress 'handed over' Sir Creek, Siachen to Pakistan on US orders

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused the previous Congress government of compromising India's sovereignty. He alleges that under the guise of a civil nuclear agreement, the government surrendered Sir Creek and Siachen to Pakistan. These claims are made in relation to the 2006 Mumbai train blasts. Official records present a…

Newslaundry · Oct 13, 2025

‘Jail within a jail’: Death row and the impact on mental health

When Asif Khan was arrested in Belgaum in October 2006 in connection to the Mumbai blasts in July of that year, he did not think it would be the beginning of a 19-year prison ordeal involving physical torture, terrorism allegations and “mental torture”.

Newslaundry · Aug 6, 2025

Elephant Madhuri’s relocation: Animal welfare or Vantara love?

Madhuri, a 36-year-old elephant living at a Jain monastery in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, has found herself at the centre of a jumbo-sized controversy. The Bombay High Court recently ordered that she be relocated to Vantara – the plush private animal sanctuary in Gujarat run by Anant Ambani of Reliance Group.

Newslaundry · Jul 22, 2025

2006 Mumbai blasts are a stark reminder of glaring gaps in terror reportage

The acquittal by the Bombay High Court of 12 men accused of being responsible for the 2006 serial bomb blasts on Mumbai’s suburban trains has triggered a much-needed discussion on our criminal justice system, on the police and the investigative agencies, and the absence of closure in so many such…

Dynamite News · Mar 24, 2025

Nagpur violence: Bombay High Court stays demolition of properties of 2 accused

Faheem Khan and Yusuf Shaikh had filed a petition against the government's decision to demolish their properties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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