India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Upholds Power of District Magistrate to Issue Adoption Orders Under JJ Act Amendment of 2021

From Courts to District Magistrates: Bombay HC Backs New Adoption Regime In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Bombay has settled the debate over the constitutionality of the 2021 amendments to theJuvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Th...

04 May 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Mandatory Tender Requirements Cannot Be Cured Post-Submission: Patna High Court Rules on Article 14 Compliance

Integrity of the Tender Process: Patna High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Bid Qualification In a significant ruling concerning the sanctity of public procurement, the High Court of Judicature at Patna has set aside a decision by the Rural Works Department

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

High Court of Bombay at Goa Declines to Interfere in Section 148 Reassessment Proceedings Premised on Survey Material Under Income Tax Act

Writ Court Rejects Bid to Stall Tax Inquiry: High Court Upholds Reassessment PowersIn a significant ruling concerning the scope of judicial review in tax matters, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed a writ petition filed by Molbio Diagnostics Limited. The court refused to intervene ...

05 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

High Court Permits Infrastructure Projects Affecting Mangroves in Public Interest under Article 226: Bombay High Court

Powering Mumbai: High Court Overcomes Green Hurdles for Critical Energy Link In a landmark decision reflecting the delicate balance between urban infrastructure expansion and environmental stewardship, the Bombay High Court has granted approval to Adani Electricity Mumbai ...

06 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

HC Directs Bank to Accommodate Mother’s Request to Forego Promotion for Disabled Child Care: Bombay High Court

A Mother’s Choice: Bombay HC Rebukes Bank for Denying Humanitarian Reversion In a significant judicial intervention, the Bombay High Court has prioritized human empathy over rigid administrative policy, ruling that a bank cannot force an employee to retain a prom...

03 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Interest Liability Under Section 25(4) GVAT Act: Bombay High Court Upholds Penalty Despite Claims of Tax Uncertainty

A Taxing Conundrum: Bombay High Court Affirms Interest Levy on Delayed VAT Payments In a significant ruling for fiscal discipline under the tax regime, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed a challenge filed by United Spirits Ltd., confirming that taxpayers cannot use claims of legisl...

23 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Arrest Under Section 151 CrPC Requires More Than Mere Suspicion: Bombay High Court Sets Aside Arbitrary Detention

Beyond Suspicion: Bombay High Court Reins in Arbitrary Use of Section 151 CrPC In a significant ruling protecting the fundamental right to liberty, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has declared the arrest of a local journalist and councillor, Sarfaraz Sayyad, as arbitrary and un...

11 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Arrest Under Section 151 CrPC Without Concrete Material on 'Design' to Commit Offense is Arbitrary: Bombay High Court

Policing Without Precedent: High Court Decries Arbitrary Arrests Under Section 151 In a significant ruling protecting the fundamental right to liberty, theHigh Court of Bombay at Goahas declared the arrest of an elected councilor underSection 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure(CrPC) to be ...

11 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Inordinate Delay in Adjudicating Show Cause Notices Warrants Quashing: Bombay High Court at Goa

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Bombay High Court Quashes Decade-Old Tax Notices In a significant ruling for taxpayers, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has set aside two show cause-cum-demand notices issued to Computer Graphics Private Limited, citing an "abnormal...

08 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Disposes of PIL on Government Cybersecurity, Directs Authorities to Consider Expert Proposals: Public Interest Litigation No. 23 of 2025

Bolstering Digital Defenses: Bombay High Court Paves Way for Expert-Led Cyber Security Upgrades In a proactive move to address the increasing threats against government digital infrastructure, the Bombay High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PI...

12 Feb 2025