Bombay High Court Allows Convicted Man to Undertake Haj Pilgrimage

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

State News West India

The Bombay High Court has permitted a man convicted of electricity theft to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage, recognizing the religious significance of the journey and considering the delay in the hearing of his pending appeal. Conviction and Appeal Background The petitioner, Rahim

State News West India

Court Rules in Favor of Petitioners on Demonetised Notes

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to accept ₹20 lakh in demonetised ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes from a family in Maharashtra, ruling that they were unable to exchange them due to circumstances beyond their control. The judgment brings relief to petitioners who had been denied the opportunity to convert […]

Law & Order

Bombay High Court Upholds Arrest of Sachin Waze in Antilia Bomb Scare Case

By Editor - News Desk March 7, 2025

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by former Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, challenging his arrest in the Antilia bomb scare case, where an explosive-laden vehicle was found near Mukesh Ambani's residence in 2021.

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Bombay High Court Rules Loudspeakers Not Essential to Religious Practices

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of the practice of any religion, reinforcing the principle of maintaining public order and ensuring that individual rights are balanced with community interests. This significant judgment addresses the long-standing debate surrounding the use of loudspeakers for religious purposes in […]

Law & Order

Filing False Case Under S.498-A IPC Amounts to Cruelty: Bombay HC

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2025

Bombay HC rules that filing a false 498-A case to 'correct' a husband's behavior constitutes cruelty, granting grounds for divorce.

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Bombay High Court Urges Action on Mumbai’s Air Pollution

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2025

The Bombay High Court has raised concerns over Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality, emphasizing the need for immediate and stringent measures to tackle rising pollution levels. The court’s observations come as the city witnesses alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, which have sparked public health concerns. Diesel Vehicles and Wood-Fired Bakeries Under Scrutiny During