The Bombay High Court has ruled that suspicious Wills won’t pass judicial scrutiny unless courts examine such doubts to their logical conclusion, placing the burden on beneficiaries to fully dispel suspicion before probate or succession relief is granted.
The Bombay High Court expressed concern over a society that preaches “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) globally, yet struggles with inheritance disputes at home. It urged minimizing prolonged property battles for society’s greater good.
The Bombay High Court convened an urgent late-evening sitting at the Chief Justice’s residence to address the requisitioning of court staff for BMC election duty. It restrained Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani from acting on his December 29 directive letter.
The Bombay High Court, while hearing a defamation dispute between a brother and sister, stressed that siblings should learn to give up conflicts instead of resorting to litigation. The Court observed that such family disputes only clog the judicial system and destroy precious relationships.
The Bombay High Court has directed a Mumbai trial court to conclude two NDPS cases against a Yemeni national within three months. The court said his prolonged detention in India is causing an unnecessary financial burden on the government.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a woman’s plea seeking to reopen a rape and criminal intimidation case against JSW Group MD Sajjan Jindal. The Court held that once the complainant accepted the closure report and declined to pursue the case, no further interference was warranted.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a father’s habeas corpus plea, ruling that custody disputes cannot be addressed under habeas corpus unless the child is in illegal detention. The Court emphasized the child’s welfare and settled life in Germany.
The Bombay High Court has stayed all coercive action by Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and Indian Overseas Bank against Anil Ambani. The Court held that the forensic audit relied upon was not signed by a qualified chartered accountant and cannot be the basis for fraud action.
The Bombay High Court declined to grant urgent interim relief to Trimurti Films in its copyright suit over the alleged remix of “Saat Samundar Paar” in the film Tu Meri Main Tera Tu Meri. The Court’s refusal means there is no immediate bar on the film’s release, with a detailed order awaited.
Bombay High Court quashes FIR in a crypto investment case, holding vague allegations of inducement insufficient for criminal prosecution. The Bench stresses role-specific evidence, prima facie dishonest intent, and misuse of criminal law in failed or high-risk investment schemes.
