India - High Court of Gujarat

No Prior Show-Cause Notice Necessary for Dismissal of Convicted Police Personnel Under Article 311(2)(a): Gujarat High Court

Summary Conviction Leads to Summary Dismissal: Gujarat HC Clarifies Service Rules for Convicted OfficersIn a significant ruling concerning the integrity of public institutions, the Gujarat High Court recently upheld the dismissal of a police constable convicted of corruption charges. The Cour...

20 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

DGCA Cannot Suspend Pilot’s License Without Due Process or Show-Cause Notice: Bombay High Court

Sky-High Standards: Bombay HC Slaps Down Arbitrary Pilot License SuspensionsIn a landmark decision that reinforces the sanctity ofdue processin administrative actions, theBombayHigh Courthas ruled that theDirector General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) cannot bypass procedural fairness when suspendi...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Maintenance Arrears Recoverable Against Deceased Husband's Estate, But Enhancement Claim Abates: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Grave: Bombay HC Limits Maintenance Claims Against Deceased Ex-SpousesIn a profound clarification of matrimonial rights, theBombay High Courthas delineated the boundary between an enforceablemaintenance decreeand a fresh claim for financial enhancement following the death of an ex-...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Technical 'Breaks' Cannot Deny Maternity Benefit Rights to Temporary Employees: Bombay High Court

Breaking the "Technical" Barrier: Bombay High Court Affirms Maternity Rights for Temporary StaffIn a significant ruling for thousands of women working in the public sector on temporary or ad-hoc contracts, the Bombay High Court has declared that the state cannot deny maternity benefits by cit...

16 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Rules Cut-off Date for COVID-19 Ex-Gratia Cannot Deny Relief to Frontline Workers: Vijaya Jadhav Case

Beyond the Cut-off: Bombay High Court Upholds Humanitarian Rights for COVID-19 Frontline FamiliesIn a significant verdict emphasizing the state’s obligation to act with empathy toward those who served during the pandemic, the Bombay High Court (Circuit Bench at Kolhapur) has ruled that a rigi...

10 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat High Court Affirms Acquittal in 2002 Riots Case Citing Failure to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Gujarat High Court Affirms Acquittal in 2002 Riots Case Citing Lack of Credible Evidence In a recent ruling, theHigh Court of Gujaratat Ahmedabad dismissed an appeal filed by theState of Gujarat, confirming the acquittal of respondents in a landmark criminal trial stemming from the 2002 commu...

07 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Grants Multi-Faceted IP Protection to Marico in Infringement and Passing Off Suit Against Essen Products

Protecting the Parachute: Bombay HC Bolsters Marico’s IP Rights Against Market Imitation In a significant move for intellectual property enforcement in the edible oil sector, the Bombay High Court has granted substantial ad-interim relief to consumer goods major, Marico Li...

23 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Failure to Provide Opportunity of Being Heard Vitiates Caste Scrutiny Order: Bombay High Court

A Lesson in Procedural Fairness: Bombay High Court Rebukes Scrutiny Committee The Bombay High Court has issued a stark reminder to administrative bodies regarding the non-negotiable nature of procedural fairness. In a recent judgment, the bench consisting of Just...

24 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Copyright Owners Need Not Be Registered Societies to Sue for Infringement: Bombay High Court

Music Licensing Rights Upheld: Bombay High Court Dismisses Challenges Against PPL In a significant ruling for the music industry, theBombay High Courthas reaffirmed the power of copyright holders to enforce their rights against unauthorized public performers. Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh’s or...

24 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Proposes Stringent Financial Penalties for Nylon Manja Use: Notice to Public Issued

Breaking the Cycle: Bombay High Court Moves to Impose Heavy Fines for Nylon Manja Use In a decisive move to address the persistent menace of nylonmanja(synthetic, glass-coated kite string), the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has signaled a p...

24 Dec 2025