Bombay High Court Latest News & Updates
Bombay HC rules divorce maintenance remains recoverable from a deceased husband’s estate, but ex-wife cannot seek enhancement from legal heirs.
Read Full ArticleBombay HC praised CJI Surya Kant for securing UK protection for Justice Gautam Patel’s family after threats and an attack linked to a key ruling.
Bombay HC held that a 21-day delay in filing an FIR for sexual offences is not fatal due to social stigma, and refused to quash a prima facie Section 354 IPC case.
Bombay High Court directs removal of allegedly defamatory posts against Salman Khan, observing that social media is not a license to defame others.
Retired Justice G.S. Patel and his family face alleged threats in India and the UK over his 2024 Dawoodi Bohra leadership dispute verdict.
Bombay HC denied anticipatory bail to an accused in a film audition rape case involving concealed marriage and circulation of intimate videos.
Bombay High Court set aside a divorce decree, holding wives are not maids, and awarded the wife Rs 20,000 monthly maintenance and housing support.
Bombay HC considers 21-point interim guidelines to protect advocates from violence, including safeguards against arrest and intimidation.
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
State Cannot Evade Child Welfare Duties Through NGOs: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra to Frame Grant Policy
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
Bombay High Court quashes 2010 FIR against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh, holding “Rasgulla” and “Dahi Bhalla” are neutral, not religiously offensive.
Bombay HC holds insurers cannot deny genuine health claims over internal timelines; declares 90-day mediclaim clause void under Contract Act.
Bombay HC modifies ‘2046’ defamation order, deletes age and 20-year adjournment remarks, lists case for July 15, 2026 hearing.
![Bombay HC: Divorce Maintenance Decree Survives Husband’s Death, But Ex-Wife Cannot Seek Enhancement From His Estate [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_4373_Bombay_HC_Divorce_Maintenance.webp)
![21-Day Delay in Filing FIR Not Fatal in Cases Involving Sexual Offences Due to Social Stigma surrounding Traditional families: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_6701_sexual.webp)
![Film Audition Rape Case: Bombay HC Denies Bail to Accused [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_4879_Film_Audition_Rape_Case.webp)
![Bombay HC Considers Framing 21-Point Interim Guidelines for Protection of Advocates from Violence [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_5538_Bombay_HC_Considers_Framing.webp)
![Wife Cannot Be Denied Maintenance Merely Because She Filed Restitution Petition After Husband Moved For Divorce: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_2973_Wife_Cannot_Be_Denied_Maintenance.webp)
![State Cannot Evade Child Welfare Duties Through NGOs: Bombay HC Directs Maharashtra to Frame Grant Policy [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_3736_State_Cannot_Evade_Child.webp)
![Bombay HC Orders Takedown in Jio Studios–MasterChow ‘Dhurandhar’ Copyright Dispute [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_7978_Bombay_HC_Orders_Takedown.webp)
![Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh Over “Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla!” [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_4684_Bombay_HC_Quashes.webp)
![Insurers Cannot Reject Health Claims on Delay; 90-Day Mediclaim Clause Held Void Under Contract Act: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_1170_Insurers_Cannot_Reject.webp)
![Bombay HC Modifies “2046 Order” in Defamation Suit: References to Plaintiff’s Age and 20-Year Adjournment Deleted; Matter Listed for July [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_8232_Bombay_HC_Modifies_2046.webp)
