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.
“Small But A Needy Issue”: Bombay HC Expresses Concern About Delay By State Govt In Taking Decision...
The Bombay High Court expressed its concern over delay by the Maharashtra Government in taking decision of extending benefits to the widow of martyr. ...
Mere Delay In Trial Pertaining To Grave Offences Cannot Be A Ground To Enlarge Accused On Bail:...
The Bombay High Court observed that mere delay in the trial pertaining to grave offences, by itself cannot be a ground to enlarge an accused on bail. ...
