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.
While Regular Bail Is The Norm, Granting Anticipatory Bail Is An Extraordinary Power: Bombay High...
The Bombay High Court while rejecting an application of anticipatory bail application noted that regular bail is generally considered the norm,...
Maintenance Tribunal Cannot Cancel Gift Deed Merely On Vague Averments By Senior Citizens: Bombay...
The Bombay High Court observed that the Maintenance Tribunal cannot cancel a gift deed merely on vague averments made by senior citizens. The Court...
