“Landmark Order: Euthanasia Allowed, No Return Rule Set as SC Issues Sweeping Stray Dog Directions”
The much awaited judgment on stray dogs was delivered by a bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Vikram Nath along with Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria. The Court has authorised authorities to resort to euthanasia of rabid and dangerously aggressive dogs when necessary to protect human life. Court allows strict action […]
“Registrar General Could Not Act Alone: SC Strikes Down Entire Judge Disciplinary Process”
The Supreme Court has clarified that disciplinary action against a judicial officer can be initiated only with the approval of the Chief Justice of the High Court or a committee of judges designated by the Chief Justice. The court held that the Registrar General has no independent authority to launch such proceedings on their own. […]
“Entire Project Will Stand Halted”: CJI Warns State Over Slow Pace of Bombay HC Complex Land Handover
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi were informed on Monday, 18th May, that 20.19 acres of the total 30.16-acre land meant for the new Bombay High Court complex has now been handed over to the High Court. The remaining land will be transferred in phases before the end of the […]
School Grants Withdrawn Without Hearing: Bombay HC Intervenes, Slams Maharashtra Action.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 […]
“Courtrooms Cannot Become Spaces of Fear’: Bombay Bar Association Warns Against Intimidating Junior Lawyers After AP HC Incident”
The Bombay Bar Association has issued a statement strongly disapproving of an incident in the Andhra Pradesh High Court where a sitting judge directed that a junior advocate be taken into police custody during court proceedings. Although the order was later withdrawn, the Association said the incident was unacceptable. The Association said such conduct harms […]