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Decrees from Indian Courts Not 'Foreign Judgments' Under Portuguese CPC 1939: Bombay HC at Goa

"Goa is Part of India": Bombay HC Crushes Registrar's 'Foreign Decree' Excuse in Divorce CaseIn a landmark ruling that reinforces national unity under the Constitution, theHigh Court of Bombay at Goahas directed the Sub-Registrar of Margao to...

01 May 2026

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Comedy Show Remarks Without Deliberate Malicious Intent Don't Attract Section 295A IPC: Bombay HC Quashes FIR

When Laughter Dodges the Law: Bombay HC Clears Comedians in 'Ya Allah! Rasgulla!' RowIn a ruling that safeguards the fine line between humor and hurt, the Bombay High Court on April 29, 2026, quashed a 2010 FIR against actor Shekhar Suman and comedian ...

01 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Physical Assault and Threats Creating Psychological Fear Attract Section 8 Goa Children's Act: Bombay HC at Goa Refuses FIR Quashing

"Aimed at Instilling Fear": Bombay HC Rejects Bid to Quash Child Abuse Charges in Beach Assault CaseIn a ruling emphasizing protection against both physical harm and psychological terror on minors, theHigh Court of Bombay at Goaon April 29, 2026, dismissed a petition by four me...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Voids Time-Bar Clauses in Health Insurance

Bombay HC Voids Time-Bar Clauses in Health Insurance, Protecting Genuine Claims from Procedural RejectionsIn a significant victory for policyholders, theBombay High Courton 20 April 2026 ruled that insurance companies cannot reject health insurance claims merely on the grounds of delayed fili...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Recalls Order Adjourning Defamation Suit to 2046 Over 'Ego Fight' Between Seniors

Bombay HC U-Turns: Recalls 'Ego Fight' Order, Brings2046Defamation Case Back to 2026In a dramatic about-face, theBombay High CourtonApril 29, 2026, recalled its controversial order from the previous day that had adjourned a nine-year-old defamation suit to the distant year2046. Justice Jitend...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Mere Familial Relationship Between Bidders Doesn't Constitute Cartelisation in Tenders: Bombay High Court

Family Ties in Tenders? Bombay HC Says That's No CartelIn a ruling that reinforces restraint in judicial oversight of public contracts, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench dismissed a writ petition by contractor M/s G.H. Khandelwal against the Am...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

LARR Authority Has Jurisdiction to Examine Limitation in References Under Section 64 of 2013 Act: Bombay High Court

Bombay HC Greenlights LARR Authority's Power to Probe Limitation in Bullet Train Land RowIn a significant ruling for land acquisition disputes, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Authority holds jurisdi...

30 Apr 2026

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 - Supreme Court

Dismissal of SLP Upholds Eviction Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act Despite Co-Ownership Claim: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Ends L&T's 68-Year Hold on Pali Hill Luxury Bungalow, Dismisses Final AppealIn a swift ruling, the Supreme Court of India on April 27, 2026, dismissed special leave petitions filed by engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), upholding a Bombay High Court

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Adjourns 'Ego Fight' Defamation Suit Between Seniors to 2046, Denies Priority Despite Age

'Ego Fight' at Life's End: Bombay HC Freezes Defamation Suit Till 2046In a stark reminder of judicial frustration with protracted personal disputes, the Bombay High Court has shoved a nine-year-old defamation suit into cold storage until 2046. Justice Jitendra Jain, presiding over the Ordinar...

29 Apr 2026