“Could PWD Keep a Contractor Waiting Indefinitely and Pay Only 1%? Bombay HC Calls the Idea Absurd’’
The Bombay High Court recently held that a contract clause limiting damages to 1% of the contract value cannot be applied mechanically when the employer itself is responsible for a serious and prolonged breach of the contract. In an important judgment, Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan partly upheld an arbitral award in favour of Khare and Tarkunde […]
Can a Divorced Woman Seek Higher Maintenance After Her Ex-Husband Dies? Bombay HC Answers
In a notable judgment, a division bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande of the Bombay High Court held that a divorced woman can continue to recover maintenance from her late husband's estate under an existing decree, but she cannot seek an increase in that maintenance after his death. Background: The case arose […]
Lost the Claim, Tried to Save The Security: Bombay HC Rejects ONGC’s Plea
Justice Amit Borkar of the Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant judgment on the scope of post-award interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in a dispute between Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Swiber Offshore Construction Pte. Limited. The Dispute: The case was about whether a […]
“Can a Sexual Offence FIR Be Quashed for Delay Alone? Bombay HC Says No”
Justice Ranjitsinha Bhonsale of the Mumbai High Court, recently refused to quash a First Information Report in a sexual offence case, observing that delay in filing such complaints cannot by itself be a reason to dismiss a prosecution because victims often need time to gather courage due to social stigma and fear of uncomfortable questions. […]
School Grants Withdrawn Without Hearing: Bombay HC Intervenes, Slams Maharashtra Action.
The Bombay High Court recently heard a group of petitions filed by several schools against two Government Resolutions issued by the Maharashtra Government on 01.04.2026 and 02.04.2026. The case was decided by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar and Justice Pravin S. Patil. Challenge To Government Resolutions: Under these resolutions, the State Government permanently stopped certain primary […]
‘Nothing Short of Fraud Upon the Court’: Bombay HC Slams Officials, Orders Tehsildar to Pay Six Months’ Salary”
In a significant order, the Bombay High Court, strongly criticised officials in a case related to recovery proceedings under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. A bench of Justice A. S. Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata found that the Court had earlier closed the matter after officials assured it that strong steps would […]
“You Can Fund Ladki Bahin but Ignore Children”: Bombay HC’s Sharp Rebuke to Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court strongly criticised the Maharashtra government, holding that it cannot deny financial help to institutions caring for vulnerable children while spending large amounts on welfare schemes like the Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Aurangabad bench said that this cannot be justified under the Constitution. A division bench of Justices Kishore C Sant and […]
“50% Attendance, But Exam Hall Access: Bombay HC Opens Door for Law Students Amid Rules Dispute”
The Bombay High Court has granted temporary relief to law students who were facing disqualification from semester examinations because of low attendance. At the same time, the Court raised important questions about how the attendance rules for law students should be understood and applied under legal education regulations. Exams Allowed: In a series of orders […]
‘Anyone Beyond the List Will Have to Be Removed’: Bombay HC Pushes QR ID Drive for Mumbai Hawkers
In a strong move to curb illegal street vending in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has given the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) five weeks to issue QR code-based identity cards to 99,435 hawkers who were surveyed in May 2014. These cards will help authorities quickly identify and remove illegal hawkers, especially Bangladeshi nationals operating outside […]
“Bombay HC Refuses to Reopen One of India’s Most Controversial Encounter Cases”
The Bombay High Court has rejected the appeals challenging the acquittal of all 22 accused, including 21 police officials, in the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kauser Bi, and associate Tulsiram Prajapati. A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad upheld the acquittal and dismissed the appeals […]