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.
‘No Sexual Intent’: Bombay HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Man Accused Of Holding Girl’s Hand
The Bombay High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of stalking and holding a girl's hand. The bench of Justice Bharati Dangre...
Ingredients Of Section 353 IPC Not Fulfilled- Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Advocate For Outraging...
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR registered against an Advocate for outraging the modesty of a lady cop in 2013 during Ganpati immersion. The...
