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.
Bombay High Court Upholds Discharge Of Shivkrupanand Swamiji In Maharashtra Black Magic Act Case
The accused was alleged to have been engaged in the propagation of "inhuman, evil, and aghori practices" and black magic activities.
Misuse Of Section 498-A IPC To Settle Personal Goals: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against 15...
The Court held that the wife had invoked Section 498-A IPC, as a tool to settle personal scores, leading to the quashing of the FIR against all family...
