India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Denies PCC to 26/11 Acquitted Accused

Bombay HC Denies PCC to 26/11 Acquitted Accused, Prioritizing Security Over Livelihood RightsIn a stark reminder of the enduring shadow cast by terrorism allegations, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Fahim Ansari, the only accused acquitted in the infa...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Trafficking Victim Repatriation Needs Only Trial Court's 'No Objection', Not Magistrate Order: Bombay HC

Bombay HC Cuts Red Tape:'No Objection'from Trial Court Enough to Send Trafficking Victim HomeIn a pragmatic ruling that streamlines victim repatriation, theBombay High Courthas held that adult survivors of human trafficking don't need a magistrate's formal order to return home—just a simple'N...

17 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Rejects Abu Salem's Remission Plea

Bombay High CourtDismisses Abu Salem's Plea for Remission in 1993 Mumbai Blasts CaseIn a significant judgment that reaffirms the discretionary nature of sentence remission, especially in cases involving heinous terrorist offences, theBombay High Courthas dismissed a petition by convicted gang...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Custodial Torture Evidence Justifies Framing IPC Ss.302, 295A Charges Despite Escape Claim: Bombay High Court

'Disgusting' Police Station Horrors: Bombay HC Paves Way for Murder Trial of 8 Cops in 2014 Custodial DeathIn a resounding affirmation of accountability, the Bombay High Court has upheld a special POCSO court's order to frame serious charges, including...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Prima Facie Case of Human Trafficking Under Section 371 IPC: Bombay HC Denies Bail to Alleged Job Racket Mastermind

Bombay HC Slams Door on Bail: 'Mastermind' of Laos Cyber Scam Racket Faces Life Term ShadowIn a stern rebuke to international job scams preying on desperate youth, theBombay High Courthas denied bail to Jerry Philips Jacob, a 46-year-old Mumbai resident accused of orchestrating a human traffi...

14 Mar 2026

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Bombay High Court Rejects Abu Salem's Emergency Parole Plea

Bombay High Court Rejects Abu Salem's Emergency Parole Plea In a ruling that underscores the stringent security measures imposed on high-risk prisoners, the Bombay High Court has dismissed an emergency parole application by Abu Salem, the notorious convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts cas...

06 Feb 2026

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Bombay HC Rejects Abu Salem's Parole Over Escort Fees

Bombay High Court Signals Denial of Abu Salem's Emergency Parole Amid Fee Dispute In a decision that underscores the rigid interplay between humanitarian needs and stringent security protocols in India's criminal justice system, the Bombay High Court has indicated its disinclination to grant ...

04 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Abu Salem's Emergency Parole Hinges on Paying Police Escort Costs

Abu Salem's Emergency Parole Hinges on Paying Police Escort Costs In a decision that underscores the stringent security protocols for high-profile criminals, the Bombay High Court has ruled that underworld gangster Abu Salem must bear the financial cost of a police escort if he seeks emergenc...

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Gorkhe, Gaichor in Elgar Case

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Gorkhe, Gaichor in Elgar Case In a significant development for one of India's most contentious anti-terrorism probes, the Bombay High Court on January 23, 2026, granted bail to activists Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor in the Elgar Parishad–Bhima Koregaon case...

24 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

BHC Issues Notices on Free Speech, Rule of Law Cases

Bombay High Court's Push for Accountability and Efficiency In a series of pointed interventions, the Bombay High Court has once again asserted its role as a guardian of constitutional rights and procedural integrity in Maharashtra. On January 22, 2026, the court issued notices to the state go...

23 Jan 2026