Bombay High Court Bench Comes to Kolhapur: To Start Functioning from August 18

Kolhapur gets its own Bombay High Court bench, officially notified to begin on August 18, 2025.
Chief Justice Alok Aradhe approved the move with Governor’s consent.

Mumbra Train-Fall Tragedy| “Alarming Situation”: Bombay HC Urges Automatic Doors on Mumbai Locals

Following the Mumbra train-fall tragedy, the Bombay High Court proposed installing automatic doors on Mumbai’s suburban trains, stressing the urgent need to curb the rising number of commuter fatalities and enhance passenger safety on overcrowded locals.

Bombay High Court: “Bar Council of India’s Right to Inspect Law Colleges”

The Bombay High Court upheld the Bar Council of India’s Rules of Legal Education, 2008, affirming its authority to inspect law colleges and maintain educational standards. The court dismissed the petition from SNDT Women’s University Law School, reinforcing that the Advocates Act, 1961, supersedes other educational legislation regarding legal education oversight.

Bombay High Court Questions Centre: “Why Plastic Flowers Not Included in List of Banned Single-use Plastic Items”

Bombay: Today, 12th Feb, The Bombay High Court has asked the Union government “why plastic flowers were not included in the list of banned single-use plastic items”. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre questioned whether plastic flowers could be recycled or if they were biodegradable.

Bombay High Court Asks Ex-BMC Corporator Against ‘Illegal’ Constructions During His Tenure

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court asked a former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporator and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, who filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against illegal construction in Mumbai, to provide details of the actions he took against such structures when he was in office.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre, while hearing the case, questioned the petitioner on his past role in handling illegal constructions.

Bombay High Court Orders Strict Ban on PoP Idols, Ensures CPCB Guidelines Are Followed

Bombay: The Bombay High Court has issued an interim order strictly prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and immersion of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP). The court emphasized the importance of following the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines to protect the environment.

Children’s Plea to Telangana High Court Sparks Legal Battle Over Playground Encroachment

Telangana High Court Takes Action on Children’s Plea to Save Playground from Encroachment. Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J Anil Kumar took cognizance of the matter, transforming the letter into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and issuing notices to the principal secretaries of municipal administration and revenue departments, along with district authorities The Telangana […]

Telangana High Court Expresses Anger Over Failure to Register FIR for Judge’s Son’s Molestation Case in Karimnagar

The Telangana High Court has expressed its stern disapproval of the Karimnagar Two Town police station’s failure to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the son of a district judge. The allegations involve serious charges of assault and sexual harassment brought forward by a dismissed woman employee, highlighting a troubling disregard for legal procedures […]

Telangana High Court’s Digital Shift: e-Filing 3.0 Portal Revolutionizes Legal Proceedings

In a monumental stride towards digital transformation, the Telangana High Court has officially launched its e-Filing 3.0 portal. This pioneering initiative, led by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe, is set to revolutionise the way cases and petitions are filed within the state. The e-Filing 3.0 portal, scheduled to operate on a pilot basis from October 3 […]