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Bombay High Court Acquits Raghunath Yemul Quashing Black Magic Act Charges in Nana Gaikwad Case

Bombay High Court Acquits Raghunath Yemul Quashing Black Magic Act Charges in Nana Gaikwad Case

The Bombay High Court has completely acquitted Raghunath Rajaram Yemul, quashing all charges under the Maharashtra Black Magic Act in the Nana Gaikwad family domestic violence case. The court found Yemul’s name absent from the original FIR and noted he was implicated only through a supplementary statement recorded ten days later. It also cited hearsay witness accounts, lack of proof he met or communicated with the complainant, and no direct evidence linking turmeric and vermilion actions to his instructions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Bombay High Court strikes down health insurance forfeiture for late document submission — insurers must pay

Bombay High Court strikes down health insurance forfeiture for late document submission — insurers must pay

A Bombay High Court ruling has protected policyholders whose health insurance claims were rejected only because documents were submitted after a 90-day deadline. In the case of C.P. Ravindranath Menon and his wife, United India Insurance refused reimbursement of ₹1.13 lakh for domiciliary and OPD-related expenses during the policy period. The court held that clauses extinguishing rights due to procedural delay are void under Section 28 of the Contract Act, ordering payment within eight weeks plus 6% interest. Insurers may appeal to the Supreme Court.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Maharashtra moves Bombay High Court for posthumous Padma Vibhushan for Olympic pioneer Khashaba Jadhav

Maharashtra moves Bombay High Court for posthumous Padma Vibhushan for Olympic pioneer Khashaba Jadhav

Maharashtra has told the Bombay High Court that it is proposing a posthumous Padma Vibhushan for wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, India’s first individual Olympic medal winner. The state will also submit a fresh proposal for the Padma Awards 2027. The court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by Jadhav’s son’s foundation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Bombay High Court lets Tata Trust petitioners back out after claims fail on standing

Bombay High Court lets Tata Trust petitioners back out after claims fail on standing

The Bombay High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition contesting the Sir Ratan Tata Trust’s life trustee structure. The court held the petitioner lacked standing to bring the challenge. While the petition claimed the trust’s board composition violated new state laws and sought to overturn trust decisions, the case did not proceed on its merits.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Bombay High Court stops WhatsApp ad claiming Asian Paints lost a stain test

Bombay High Court stops WhatsApp ad claiming Asian Paints lost a stain test

The Bombay High Court has restrained a social media advertisement that targets Asian Paints, alleging the ad unfavorably compares it with Berger Paints by showing the brand losing a stain test. The court moved quickly after the ad circulated discreetly, including via WhatsApp. Asian Paints says the depiction is misleading, and the matter is set to be heard again on June 22.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Centre tells Bombay HC no parity for Agniveers pension benefits for families

Centre tells Bombay HC no parity for Agniveers pension benefits for families

The Union government told the Bombay High Court that Agniveers cannot be treated on par with regular soldiers for pensionary benefits. In its response to a petition by the mother of a deceased Agniveer, the Centre argued the Agnipath scheme is a short-term engagement for national security, limiting comparable benefits for families.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Bombay High Court Rejects Urgent Plea to Stall Tata Trusts Meeting on May 8

Bombay High Court Rejects Urgent Plea to Stall Tata Trusts Meeting on May 8

The Bombay High Court refused an urgent hearing request to stay Tata Trusts board meetings set for May 8. The petition claimed the Sir Ratan Tata Trust breached 2025 state rules tied to “perpetual trustees.” With the court declining interim relief, the Trusts can proceed with deliberations on key governance issues for the scheduled meeting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in 2005 Sohrabuddin fake encounter case for 22 accused

Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in 2005 Sohrabuddin fake encounter case for 22 accused

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 people in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case. Appeals by Shaikh’s brothers against a 2018 special court verdict were dismissed, with the court ruling the prosecution could not establish a cogent case. Many acquitted were junior police officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal of All 22 in Sohrabuddin Fake Encounter Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal of All 22 in Sohrabuddin Fake Encounter Case

The Bombay High Court upheld the 2018 acquittal of all 22 accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh alleged fake encounter case, dismissing appeals by his brothers Rubabuddin and Nayabuddin. A division bench rejected challenges to the special CBI court’s verdict, clearing 21 police personnel from multiple states.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Sun Pharma wins trademark battle as Bombay High Court blocks rival United Biotech

Sun Pharma wins trademark battle as Bombay High Court blocks rival United Biotech

The Bombay High Court ruled in favour of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in a trademark dispute against United Biotech. It restrained United Biotech from using a similar mark, holding that Sun Pharma’s “Octride” has the stronger claim. The case relates to drugs used for acromegaly and carcinoid tumours, with the judgment protecting Sun’s reputation and goodwill.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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Bombay High Court dismisses bribery case against HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan in major setback

Bombay High Court dismisses bribery case against HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan in major setback

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a bribery case filed by the Lilavati Trust against HDFC Bank MD Sashidhar Jagdishan. The court said the complaint appeared to be a reaction to the bank’s efforts to recover more than Rs 65 crore and noted strained ties among hospital trustees. It held there was no justification for the bribery allegations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
IndusInd ex CFO sues for Rs 70 crore claiming wrongful termination and reputational damage

IndusInd ex CFO sues for Rs 70 crore claiming wrongful termination and reputational damage

Former IndusInd Bank CFO Gobind Jain has filed a ₹70-crore lawsuit in the Bombay High Court, alleging wrongful termination. He is seeking ₹20 crore for lost earnings and ₹50 crore for reputational damage and mental trauma. The suit claims Jain repeatedly tried to resign and demanded an external audit into alleged accounting lapses.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Valor Estate shares surge 20% after Bombay High Court backs land ownership in Bhayandar dispute

Valor Estate shares surge 20% after Bombay High Court backs land ownership in Bhayandar dispute

Valor Estate shares surged to a 20% upper circuit after the Bombay High Court ruled in its favor in a long-pending Bhayandar land dispute. The decision clears uncertainty around a key land parcel, improving investor sentiment. With ownership no longer in question, the company can now consider development and monetisation plans tied to the asset.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Bombay High Court stops rival from UltraPlus and UltraHiTouch branding after UltraTech win

Bombay High Court stops rival from UltraPlus and UltraHiTouch branding after UltraTech win

UltraTech Cement has won a trademark battle in the Bombay High Court, which barred Shiv Cement Co. from using the “UltraPlus” and “UltraHiTouch” brands. The court ruled the rival’s trademarks were confusingly similar to UltraTech’s well-known products. Shiv Cement Co. has been ordered to pay Rs 50 lakh in compensation plus Rs 16.48 lakh toward legal costs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Bombay HC supports GSK in Paxil trademark fight over alleged decades of non use

Bombay HC supports GSK in Paxil trademark fight over alleged decades of non use

The Bombay High Court backed GSK’s Indian unit in its Paxil trademark dispute with Shreya Life Sciences. GSK argued that while Shreya secured the mark more than two decades ago, it never used it for pharmaceutical and medicinal preparations. That, GSK said, makes the registration liable for removal under Section 47 of the Trade Marks Act.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Bombay High Court shuts FIR against Shekhar Suman Bharti Singh over Rasgulla remark

Bombay High Court shuts FIR against Shekhar Suman Bharti Singh over Rasgulla remark

The Bombay High Court has quashed a 2010 FIR against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh filed at Pydhonie Police Station. The complaint claimed their “Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla!” remark on Sony’s ‘Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo’ hurt religious sentiments. The court ruled against continuing criminal action, ending the decade-old case.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026
Bombay HC wipes out Rs 1524 crore GST demand on Tata Sons arbitration payout claim

Bombay HC wipes out Rs 1524 crore GST demand on Tata Sons arbitration payout claim

The Bombay High Court has quashed a proposed Rs 1,524 crore GST demand against Tata Sons in the NTT Docomo arbitration payout case. The court ruled that payments made as an arbitral award do not amount to a taxable “supply of service”, rejecting the GST authority’s show cause notice and holding the levy unjustified.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Bombay High Court ends 20 year land feud rejecting brother tenancy claim over sister’s fields

Bombay High Court ends 20 year land feud rejecting brother tenancy claim over sister’s fields

The Bombay High Court has finally settled a decades-long land dispute, rejecting a brother’s bid to be treated as a “deemed tenant” over his deceased sister’s agricultural property. The court held that a brother who cultivates his sister’s land does so as a family member, not under tenant rights, ruling in favor of her adopted son.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Bombay High Court postpones 90 year old defamation case until 2046 calling it an ego battle

Bombay High Court postpones 90 year old defamation case until 2046 calling it an ego battle

The Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing of a defamation suit filed by a nearly 90-year-old woman and her daughter, pushing it to after 2046. The case, arising from disputes within a Malabar Hill housing society in Mumbai over maintenance work, involves a claim of Rs 20 crore and the court’s pointed observation that the dispute is driven by personal “ego” rather than substantive legal issues.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
Bombay HC freezes Godrej handover of Chembur property to Titan amid Decathlon lease fight

Bombay HC freezes Godrej handover of Chembur property to Titan amid Decathlon lease fight

Bombay High Court has temporarily barred Godrej Projects from handing over a Chembur commercial property to Titan Company. The court appointed a receiver to take possession, pointing to Godrej’s unilateral repudiation of a lease deal with Decathlon Sports India. Decathlon’s planned large store was also expected to disrupt other retailers in the area, fueling the dispute.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
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