Suspicious Wills Won’t Pass, Court Must Examine Them to Their Logical Conclusion: Bombay High Court

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.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Lost in Family Inheritance Disputes: Bombay HC Slams Familial Property Battles

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.

BMC Poll Duty Row: Bombay High Court Restrains Civic Body from Engaging Court Staff for Election Work

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.

‘Give Up, Don’t Litigate’: Bombay High Court Urges Siblings To End Defamation Battle Between Brother And Sister

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.

Bombay High Court Orders Fast-Track Trial of NDPS Cases Against Yemeni National, Flags Costly Detention Burden on Govt

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.

Bombay High Court Refuses to Reopen Rape Case Against JSW Chairman Sajjan Jindal, Upholds Police Closure Report

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.

Habeas Corpus Cannot Be Invoked in Custody Disputes Unless the Child Is in Illegal Detention: Bombay High Court

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.

Bombay High Court Halts Bank Action Against Anil Ambani Over ‘Invalid’ Forensic Audit Report

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.

Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Stay on Use of “Saat Samundar Paar” Remix in Karan Johar’s Upcoming Film

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.

Vague Allegations of “Inducement” Insufficient: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Crypto Investment Case

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.