Bombay High Court Designates Two Special Courts In Aurangabad & Nagpur To Fast Track Paper Leak Cases

A day after the Central Government decided to set up special Fast Track Courts to deal with cases of malpractices in various exams including the NEET, the Bombay High Court has designated two special courts in Aurangabad and Nagpur districts. Notably, the High Court was requested by the Government to designate special courts for conducting trial of offences arising out of the Public...

RTE Admission Can't Be Denied To Child Of Single Mother For Want Of Deceased Father's Caste Certificate: Bombay High Court

A child seeking admission in a school under the Right To Education (RTE) Act if furnishes the caste certificate of his or her mother, cannot be denied the quota facility by the authorities only on the ground of failure to produce caste certificate of his or her deceased father, held the Bombay High Court on Wednesday (July 22).Single-judge Justice Nijamoodin Jamadar held that the...

PoP Idol Makers Support Ban On Immersion In Natural Water, But Tell Bombay High Court Their Right To Livelihood Can't Be Curbed

The artisans manufacturing Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols on Thursday (July 23) told the Bombay High Court that while they support a ban on immersion of PoP idols in natural water bodies to prevent pollution, any restriction on their right to manufacture such idols would violate their right to livelihood.A division bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata has been hearing...

NEET-UG 2026 : Bombay High Court Orders NTA To Produce Original Answer Sheets Of 3 Candidates Who Alleged Discrepancies In Results

The Bombay High Court on Thursday (July 23) issued notices to the Central Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) in petitions filed by three NEET-UG aspirants, who have pointed out discrepancy in the results declared on July 16, wherein they were given lesser marks from what they had calculated from their OMR sheets and official answer keys.Sitting at the Aurangabad seat, a...

Student Protests : Bombay High Court Lawyers Condemn Mumbai Police Detentions, Seek Withdrawal Of Prohibitory Orders

A group of advocates practising before the Bombay High Court has strongly criticised the Mumbai Police's action against protesters and called for the withdrawal of sweeping prohibitory orders imposed across the city, contending that they unjustifiably curtail citizens' fundamental right to peaceful assembly.In a statement issued, the advocates referred to reports that more than 300...

Bombay Bar Association Condemns Use Of Force On Students Protesting At Jantar Mantar, Calls For "Meaningful Dialogue"

The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) on Wednesday (July 22) condemned the "use of force" by police authorities against students protesting exam paper leaks, and also the damage caused to public property by a 'section' of protestors.The BBA in a statement has urged the protesting students and also the Government to engage in a meaningful dialogue instead of confrontation. In a statement issued by...

Govt Must Educate Devotees That PoP Idol Ban Has Nothing To Do With Faith, 'Mother Earth Crying Due To Pollution': Bombay High Court Told

On its fourth day of hearing the final arguments in the PIL seeking complete ban on immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in natural water bodies, the Bombay High Court was on Wednesday (July 22) told that the pollution levels in the country have reached the highest levels and that the 'Mother Earth' has been crying due to pollution. A division bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice...

Wife Earning Substantially More Than Husband, Can't Seek Maintenance Claiming Cost Of Living Abroad Is Exorbitant: Bombay High Court

A woman who earns 'substantially' more than her husband and lives in a foreign country cannot seek maintenance from him only on the ground that the cost of living abroad is 'exorbitant', held the Bombay High Court recently while rejecting a US-based woman's plea seeking monthly maintenance of Rs 1 lakh from her husband. A division bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha...

'Police Must Protect Law-Abiding Citizens, Not Accused': Bombay High Court Slams 'VIP Treatment' To Shiv Sena Corporator Who Assaulted Doctors

The Bombay High Court today came down heavily on the Maharashtra Police for extending “VIP treatment” to Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was arrested for assaulting three doctors at a civic hospital in Thane.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad expressed serious displeasure after learning that Mhatre had...

'Dua' For Election Success During Political Congregation Doesn't Constitute Soliciting Votes On Religious Grounds: Bombay High Court

A candidate performing Dua (prayers/worship) during a political congregation for his victory in elections and the audience responding with an 'Amen' does not amount to a 'corrupt practice' of soliciting votes in the name of religion, the Bombay High Court held recently while upholding the election of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate's victory in the Maharashtra...

Registrar Cannot Decide Title Disputes Using Supervisory Powers Under Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act: High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that the powers conferred upon the Registrar under Section 79 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 are supervisory in nature and cannot be exercised to adjudicate disputes relating to title or ownership of property. The Court observed that where performance of an act requires an adjudicatory order by the competent authority, the Deputy...

"Shocked By Total Ignorance": Bombay High Court Transfers POCSO Case To CID After Cops Revealed Victim's Identity

The Bombay High Court has transferred the investigation into a POCSO case to the Maharashtra State CID after finding glaring lapses in the manner in which the probe was conducted by the local police. The Court observed that the investigation disclosed a disturbing lack of awareness of the mandatory safeguards under the POCSO Act, including disclosure of the victim's identity, recording of...