India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Orders Afcons to Maintain Bank Guarantees Pending Final Section 34 Adjudication

Bombay High Court Orders Afcons to Maintain Bank Guarantees Pending Final Section 34 AdjudicationTheHigh Court of Judicature at Bombay, presided over by Justice Amit Borkar, has issued a significant directive ensuring the continuity of financial security in a long-standing commercial dispute....

30 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Special Court Must Hear Accused Before Taking Cognizance of SEBI Offences: Bombay High Court

Special Court Must Hear Accused Before Taking Cognizance of SEBI Offences: Bombay High CourtIn a significant ruling that reinforces procedural safeguards in securities law prosecutions, theBombay High Courthas held that Special Courts constituted under theSecurities and Exchange Board of Indi...

20 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Lifting the Corporate Veil: Bombay High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Multi-Layered Petroleum Adulteration Case

Lifting the Corporate Veil: Bombay High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Multi-Layered Petroleum Adulteration Case In a recent decision that reflects a stern approach toward economic offenses, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has rejected an anticipatory bail application...

30 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Ignorance Of Replacement Order Cannot Validate Report By Authorized Officer: Bombay High Court

Ignorance Of Replacement Order Cannot Validate Report By Authorized Officer: Bombay High Court In a significant ruling regarding the accountability and jurisdictional limits of public officials, theBombay High Courthas clarified that an Authorized Officer’s ignorance of their own replacement ...

28 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

No Interest Payable on Statutory Pre-Deposits Under Section 127(2) of Electricity Act: Bombay High Court

Money Matters: Why Pre-Deposit Interest Claims Fail Under the Electricity Act When a legal battle involves high-stakes electricity assessments, the costs add up quickly. But what happens when a consumer successfully challenges a utility company’s bill after having already paid a "pre-deposit"...

11 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Jurisdiction of Co-operative Courts vs DRT for Debt Recovery: Bombay High Court Refers Question to Larger Bench

A Debt of Complexity: The Jurisdictional Tug-of-War In a significant legal move, theBombay High Courthas stepped into the center of a brewing conflict over which forum—theCo-operative Courtor theDebt Recovery Tribunal(DRT)—holds the mandate for large-scale debt recovery by co-operative banks....

23 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

MOFA Agreement Grants Society Membership: Bombay High Court

MOFA Agreement Grants Society Membership: Bombay High Court In a significant ruling for home buyers, the Bombay High Court has clarified the legal standing of flat purchasers under theMAHARASHTRA OWNERSHIP FLATS ACT(MOFA). Justice Amit Borkar ruled that a registe...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Charity Commissioner Cannot Mandate Public Apologies Under Section 41A of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act: Bombay High Court

Beyond Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court Curbs Overreach in Trust Disputes In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of regulatory powers, the Bombay High Court has set aside a controversial order requiring an educational trust to i...

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Pay Scale Disputes Fall Outside Section 9 MEPS Act: Bombay HC

Pay Scale Disputes Fall Outside Section 9 MEPS Act: Bombay HC The High Court of Bombay, in a significant ruling regarding the limits of administrative oversight in educational employment, has clarified that disputes pertaining solely to pay scales do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Sc...

06 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Pre-Cognizance Hearing for Section 138 NI Act Matters Not Required Under BNSS: High Court of J&K

Judicial Finality: High Court Rejects Attempt to Derail Cheque Dishonour Proceedings In a significant ruling aimed at curbing procedural delays in cheque bounce cases, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhhas dismissed a petition seeking to quash a complaint underSection 138 of the Nego...

12 Jan 2026