India - High Court of Bombay

Noisy Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations Violate Article 21 Rights, Priority Over Cultural Expression: Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench

Bombay High Court Challenges 'Loud' Ambedkar Jayanti Festivities: Does Noise Honor the Constitution's Architect?In a poignant order datedApril 28, 2026, a division bench of theBombay High Court Nagpur Bench—Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita P. Mehta—took a reflective stand on celebrat...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Noisy Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations Violate Article 21 and Noise Pollution Rules: Bombay HC Nagpur Bench

Ambedkar's Echoes Drowned in Noise? Bombay HC Slams Loud Jayanti FestivitiesIn a poignant reflection blending constitutional rights with the philosophy of India's Constitution architect, the Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench has taken umbrage at the boisterous celeb...

05 May 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

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Limiting Crop Damage Compensation to Specific Wild Animals Excluding Birds Violates Article 14: Bombay HC

Parrots Peck at Farmer's Dreams, But Bombay HC Ensures Compensation Bites BackIn a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench has struck a blow for farmers battling wildlife woes. A Division Bench of Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita P. Mehta declared that government polici...

28 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Seizure of Demonetised Notes Pre-Cutoff by Police Entitles Holder to RBI Exchange Despite Rule Gaps: Bombay HC Nagpur Bench

Pilgrim's Cash Saved: Bombay HC Orders RBI to Swap Seized Demonetised NotesIn a relief to a Maharashtra businessman caught in the 2016 demonetisation dragnet, the Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to accept and exchange ₹2 lakh in demonetised ₹500 not...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Unauthorized Representation & Misleading Court is Professional Misconduct: Bombay HC Nagpur Bench Refers Advocate to Bar Council

"Shocking Revelation": Bombay HC Slams Advocate for Courtroom Deception, Refers to Bar CouncilIn a stern rebuke that underscores the sanctity of courtroom proceedings, theNagpur Bench of theBombay High Courthas referred advocateS.D. Chandeto theBar Council of Maharashtra and Goaforprofessiona...

17 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Unauthorized Appearance and Misleading Court by Advocate Amounts to Professional Misconduct: Bombay HC Nagpur Bench Refers to Bar Council

Bombay HC Nagpur Bench Exposes Lawyer's Deception, Refers Him to Bar Council in Property RowIn a strongly worded order that underscores the sanctity of court proceedings, theNagpur Bench of the Bombay High Courthas referred advocate S.D. Chande to theBar Council of Maharashtra and Goafor prof...

14 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Unnotified 50% Benchmark Withdrawn for Reserved Category PhD Admission: Bombay HC Disposes Writ Petition

PhD Seat Secured: Bombay HC Clears Path for NT-C Scholar After University Backtracks on Hidden RuleIn a quick turnaround that underscores the High Court's role in upholding reservation rights, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on ...

08 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 - Supreme Court

Indian Courts Issue Landmark Tax and Rights Rulings

Indian Courts Issue Landmark Tax and Rights RulingsIn a pivotal week for India's legal landscape, the Supreme Court and various High Courts handed down a series of judgments from January 19 to 25, 2026, that promise to reshape tax compliance, procedural fairness, and constitutional protection...

27 Jan 2026