Supreme Court to begin hearing Maratha quota case on January 22
In July, the top court had decided to look into the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act 2018 granting reservation to the Marathas in education and jobs. It had declined to stay the Bombay High Court order upholding the statute with some modifications, which included staying the HC verdict allowing quota with a retrospective effect from 2014.
Despite Bombay HC's order, animals sacrificed in many places in Mumbai on Eid-al-Adha
It is estimated that around 2 lakh goats were sold in Mumbai alone for the occasion of Eid-al-Adha.
Aug 12, 2019, 15:30 PM IST
Bombay HC dismisses Vijay Mallya's plea seeking protection from adverse action by govt agencies
In January this year, Mallya, had become the first businessman to be declared an FEO under the provisions of the new Fugitive Economic Offenders Act which came into existence in August 2018.
Jul 11, 2019, 13:00 PM IST
Bombay HC directs police to penalise vehicles using police stickers
The Bombay High Court on Monday ruled that applying police stickers on personal vehicles is an illegal offence.
Jul 01, 2019, 14:31 PM IST
Bombay HC upholds quota for Marathas, but orders to cut it from 16 to 12-13%
It may be recalled that a bill was passed in Maharashtra on November 30 last year proposing 16% reservation in education and government jobs for the Marathas.
Jun 27, 2019, 16:18 PM IST
Rape-accused television actor Karan Oberoi moves Bombay High Court for bail
The lower court had rejected Oberoi's plea, noting that the investigation into the case was incomplete and hence it would be incorrect to release the accused on bail.
May 28, 2019, 15:33 PM IST
Bombay High Court's new CJ to take over on Sunday
Chief Justice-designate Nandrajog, 61, has been transferred to Bombay High Court following a recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium last month.
Apr 05, 2019, 12:46 PM IST
Bombay HC dismisses college student's plea to terminate 24-week pregnancy
The Bombay High Court Monday dismissed a petition filed by a 20-year-old woman who had sought to terminate her pregnancy claiming it would have a detrimental effect on her mental health.
Apr 01, 2019, 20:24 PM IST
Grasim Ind challenges Rs 5,872 cr income-tax demand before HC, gets stay from recovery
Grasim Industries had on March 16 said it has received Rs 5,872.13 crore tax demand from the department over its merger with Aditya Birla Nuvo and Aditya Birla Financial Services.
Mar 26, 2019, 10:40 AM IST
Why no order yet to prohibit political ads on social media: Bombay High Court
A bench of Chief Justice Naresh Patil and Justice N M Jamdar posed the question after the poll panel submitted that it was deliberating on bringing in such a direction, and currently, consulting experts and stakeholders.
Mar 07, 2019, 19:50 PM IST
Bombay HC issues notices to Cong, BSP, Shiv Sena for putting up illegal hoardings, banners
The bench sought the parties' responses by March 27.
Mar 01, 2019, 21:06 PM IST
Koregaon-Bhima case: SC sets aside Bombay HC order refusing extension of time to file charge sheet
The apex court said the five rights activists may now seek regular bail in the case as the Maharashtra Police has already filed the charge sheet.
Feb 13, 2019, 12:41 PM IST
Bhima Koregaon case: Accused Anand Teltumbde seeks anticipatory bail, says 'urban Maoist' a false accusation
Anand Teltumbde was arrested by the Pune Police in connection with the Bhima Koregaon case.
Feb 05, 2019, 06:37 AM IST
Nirav Modi's beach-facing bungalow in Alibaug to be erased today
Modi, a key accused in the USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank fraud case, has fled the country.
Jan 25, 2019, 14:00 PM IST
Quota meant to reduce backwardness of Marathas: Maharashtra government to Bombay High Court
In the affidavit, the government also asserted that the ceiling of 50 per cent reservation imposed by the Supreme Court cannot be made applicable to all the states.
Jan 18, 2019, 17:27 PM IST
BEST resumes bus services, brings relief for lakhs of Mumbai commuters
The strike, which caused inconvenience to about 25 lakh bus commuters, was the longest-ever in BEST's history.
Jan 16, 2019, 19:51 PM IST
5W1H: Mumbai's BEST bus strike ends on 9th day
The BEST bus strike ended on the 9th day after the Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking administration to implement the ’10-step increment’ plan and resolve the matter in three months.
Jan 16, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
BEST bus strike ends on 9th day after: HC orders the administration to resolve matter in 3 months
The BEST bus strike ended on the 9th day after the Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking administration to implement the ’10-step increment’ plan and resolve the matter in three months.
Jan 16, 2019, 16:26 PM IST
Pulled up by Bombay High Court, BEST employees call off bus strike in Mumbai
The BEST union withdrew the strike after the High Court appointed a retired judge as a mediator to negotiate the issues.
Jan 16, 2019, 13:08 PM IST
Zero: Bombay High Court dismisses plea against controversial kirpan scene
The petitioner admitted in the court that his grievances were redressed by the amendments made to the scene in question.
Jan 16, 2019, 09:58 AM IST
