Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court was inaugurated in 1862 after being established through a Letter Patent issued under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861. The Principal Seat of the Bombay High Court is located in Mumbai and the High Court has regional benches at Aurangabad, Nagpur Bench and Panaji (Goa). The work of the present building of the Principal Bench at Mumbai was commenced in April 1871 and completed in November 1878. The foundation stone for a new building complex for the Principal Bench of the High Court was laid in September, 2024 in Bandra, Mumbai. The High Court has jurisdiction over the States of Maharashtra and Goa and over the Union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
The sanctioned strength of Judges of the Bombay High Court is 71 permanent and 23 additional judges.
Prosecution Must Prove Active Growing Or Nurturing Cannabis Plants To Establish "Cultivation" U/S 20...
The High Court held that for securing a conviction under Section 20(a)(i) of the NDPS Act, the prosecution must establish that the accused was...
Premises Used As Brothel Can Be Closed By Magistrate Under PITA Even Without Conviction Of Owner:...
The Court held that the power under Section 18(1) of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, enables a Magistrate to order closure of premises...
