Bombay High Court

Justice Shreeniwas Oka Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Karnataka High Court

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 10, 2019

Justice Shreeniwas Oka of the Bombay High Court, succeeded Justice Dinesh Maheshwari who was elevated as a Supreme Court judge in January.

15 Hospitals In Thane Sealed For Flouting Fire Safety Norms

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

As many as 15 hospitals have been sealed by the Thane civic body in Maharashtra for flouting fire safety norms, an official has said.

Court Denies Bail To Peter Mukerjea, Allows Him Post-Surgery Care

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The Bombay High Court today refused to grant bail to media baron Peter Mukerjea, accused in the killing of his step-daughter Sheena Bora, but directed jail authorities to take him to his post-operation cardiac rehabilitation sessions.

Bombay High Court Orders Police Protection For Inter-Caste Couple In Maharashtra

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to provide protection to a Pune woman who has expressed fear of a violent backlash from her family for being in a relationship with a man from the scheduled caste community.

Maharashtra Students Warn Of Agitation Against Quota Ruling In PG Courses

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

A group of students in Maharashtra has threatened to launch an agitation over the Bombay High Court's ruling that the 16 per cent quota offered to Marathas will not be applicable on admissions to post-graduate medical courses this year.

Bilkis Bano Case, A 2002 Gujarat Riots Tragedy: 10-Point Timeline

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday April 23, 2019

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat government to give Rs 50 lakhs, a job, accommodation and compensation to Bilkis Bano who was gang-raped in one of the worst single cases in the 2002 Gujarat riots. During the riots, 14 members of Bilkis' family were killed, including her two-and-half-year old daughter who was snatch...

High Court Seeks Response From BJP Leaders Over Hoardings In Mumbai 

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2019

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought response from BJP MP Poonam Mahajan, party MLA Ashish Shelar and corporator Alka Kelkar over allegations that hoardings and posters carrying their pictures were put up in the city without requisite permissions.

Sohrabuddin Sheikh's Brother Challenges Acquittals In Fake Encounter Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2019

Rubabuddin Sheikh, brother of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh who was killed in an alleged fake encounter along with his wife and an associate, has filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court, challenging the acquittal of all 22 accused in the case.

Bombay High Court Refuses To Intervene In Jet Airways Crisis

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2019

Jet Airways had sought a Rs 400-crore emergency fund from its lenders to whom it already owes over Rs 8,500 crore

Good Friday To Be A Public Holiday In Daman-Diu, Dadra And Nagar Haveli

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

Good Friday In India: The Bombay High Court declared Good Friday as a public holiday, keeping in mind the sentiments of the Christian community.

"Last Extension": Court Extends Dumping Waste At Mumbai's Deonar Till December 31

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 9, 2019

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday permitted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to continue dumping of solid waste at Deonar ground in the eastern suburbs till December 31 this year but said it was the "last extension" being granted to the BMC.

Pradeep Nandrajog Sworn In As Chief Justice Of Bombay High Court

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 7, 2019

Justice Pradeep Nandrajog was on Sunday sworn in as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

Pradeep Nandrajog To Become New Chief Justice Of Bombay High Court

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 5, 2019

Maharashtra Governor CVRao will swear in the current Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog, as the new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court on Sunday, an official said in Mumbaion Friday.

Can Terminate Pregnancy After 20 Weeks If It Risks Woman's Life: Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2019

A registered doctor can terminate a pregnancy that has crossed the 20-week period without permission from the court only if it poses risk to the woman's life, the Bombay High Court has ruled.

Pay Rent To Those Evicted From Homes Near Water Pipeline: High Court

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2019

The Bombay High Court Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 15,000 per month as rent to people who were rendered homeless after their dwellings, located near a key water pipeline here, were demolished.