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.
Mother Would Hardly Get 4-5 Years In Service & No Retiral Benefits: Bombay HC Replaces Mother’s Name...
The Bombay High Court replaced the name of a mother with her son seeking compassionate appointment stating that even if the mother were to be...
Covid-19 Ex-Gratia Compensation Not To Be Entertained As ‘Bounty’ Or Else Ineligible People Will...
The Bombay High Court stated that ex-gratia compensation for Covid-19 cannot be entertained as a bounty or else those who were not eligible for such...
