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.
Offence Does Not Become Lesser Just Because Victim Is An Illegal Immigrant: Bombay High Court...
The Court held that it must not allow “a human being to disappear behind the labels such as 'illegal immigrant', 'sex worker', or 'rescued woman'";...
Intimidating Magistrate In Open Court: Bombay High Court Convicts Former Bar President & Son For...
The Court refused to accept apology tendered only on its oral direction; noted that advocates cannot intimidate judicial officers to secure orders;...
