“When Does 25 Years End? Abu Salem’s Freedom Question Gets No Answer From Bombay HC —Yet”
The Bombay High Court rejected underworld don Abu Salem’s request for early release today. He had argued that he had already completed 25 years in jail (including remissions) under the India–Portugal extradition agreement, which limits his sentence. A bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata gave the decision in open court. The court […]
“What Did This Advocate Do In Bombay HC Court To Trigger Contempt And A Misconduct Probe?”
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, with Justices Anil L Pansare and Nivedita P Mehta, strongly criticised Advocate SD Chande, observing that he had allegedly misled the court, and promptly referred him to the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa for professional misconduct. Illegal Structures Issue: This happened during hearings of a petition […]
“Alleged Serial Killer Dhananjay Shinde Vanished for Years—Now His Bail Plea Lands Before the SC”
A bench of the Supreme Court of India comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N. V. Anjaria has asked the Maharashtra government to file a prompt response to a petition filed by alleged serial killer Jagdish Kailash Shejav, also known as Dhananjay Shinde. He has challenged the Bombay High Court order refusing him bail in […]
Fire, Cash Discovery, and a Sudden Exit: Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns as Impeachment Closes In
In a major development, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has resigned while an impeachment inquiry against him is still going on. He sent his resignation directly to the President of India. In his letter, he said: “It is with deep anguish that I tender my resignation from the office of Judge of […]
“They Built It in Broad Daylight—And No One Stopped It: Bombay HC Slams ‘Bystander’ State”
On 7 April 2026, the High Court of Bombay at Goa, with Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit S. Jamsandekar, passed an interim order in favour of the Mormugao Port Authority. What the Case Is About: The case was about a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that was put up on Port land at Headland […]
The Apology That Didn’t End It: SC Reconsiders Oza’s Senior Designation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a heated debate over restoring Senior Advocate Yatin Oza’s designation permanently and quashing his contempt conviction, as argued before Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.S. Chandurkar. The bench observed that while damage to judicial institutions must be carefully examined, Oza’s repeated apologies might finally end the six-year-long case. Court remarks […]
The Apology That Didn’t End It: SC Reconsiders Oza’s Senior Designation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a heated debate over restoring Senior Advocate Yatin Oza’s designation permanently and quashing his contempt conviction, as argued before Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.S. Chandurkar. The bench observed that while damage to judicial institutions must be carefully examined, Oza’s repeated apologies might finally end the six-year-long case. Court remarks […]
“The Supreme Court Steps Into a Shrine—and Draws a Line the Law Must Respect”
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified the difference between spiritual and administrative roles in Islamic religious institutions. It held that a Sajjadanashin at a Dargah has a purely spiritual role, which is different from the managerial role of a Mutawalli in a Waqf. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Vipul M. Pancholi gave this […]
“An Evening of Legacy: Bombay High Court Law Library Invites for Special Unveiling”
The Bombay High Court Law Library has formally sent out an invitation for the unveiling of restored portraits of legendary legal figures on 8 April 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be graced by Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and members of the Bench and Bar, followed by tea and refreshments.
Rs. 2000 Crore Shock? Bombay HC Blows Lid Off ‘Protection Shield’ for Corrupt Officials!”
In a major ruling, the Bombay High Court, through Justices A. S. Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale, clarified that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act has strict limits, especially in cases involving disproportionate assets. Background of the Case: The case began with a complaint filed in May 2016 by Tanaji Balasaheb Gambhire, a […]