Top 10 Bombay High Court Judgments – January 2026 | LegalWiki

Key Bombay High Court Rulings

In January 2026, the Bombay High Court delivered several important judgments that clarified key aspects of law and impacted everyday legal practice. This article brings together the top 10 Bombay High Court judgments of the month, offering a concise overview of decisions that are relevant for lawyers, students, and anyone interested in recent legal developments.

Support Widows of Fallen Soldiers: Bombay High Court Directs ED to Donate Interest on ₹46.5 Crore Deposit

The Bombay High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to donate 50% of the interest earned on a ₹46.5 crore fixed deposit towards the welfare of widows and families of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Read more.

Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Govt over Nylon Manjha Menace

The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Government has failed to discharge its constitutional obligations in curbing the illegal sale and use of banned nylon manjha. Read more.

Bombay High Court Hears Banks’ Appeals Against Stay on RBI Fraud Action Against Anil Ambani

The Bombay High Court took up appeals by public sector banks and an auditor challenging a single-judge order that stayed coercive action against Anil Ambani under the RBI’s 2024 Master Directions on fraud classification. Read more.

Bombay High Court Declares ‘Shaadi.com’ a Well-Known Trademark

The Bombay High Court held that ‘Shaadi.com’ qualifies as a well-known trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, due to its exceptional reputation, goodwill, and long-standing use in matrimonial services. Read more.

Kolhapur Circuit Bench has Improved Access to Justice in Western Maharashtra

The Court has held that the establishment of the Kolhapur circuit bench has significantly improved access to justice for litigants from six districts of western Maharashtra. Read more.

Bombay High Court Rejects POCSO Convict’s Appeal, Warns Against Ignoring Survivors’ Rights

The Bombay High Court held that criminal courts must not over-prioritise the rights of the accused while overlooking the rights of victims, and affirmed a life sentence imposed in a POCSO case. Read more.

Bombay High Court Slams Practice of Blaming Advocates for Delays Without Action

The Bombay High Court has deprecated the growing tendency of litigants blaming their advocates for procedural delays without initiating any action against them or impleading them as parties. Read more.

Bombay High Court Denies Bail in Umesh Kolhe Murder Case Linked to Nupur Sharma Remarks

The Bombay High Court held that a terrorist gang was formed to avenge the alleged dishonour of faith and to strike terror in society, while rejecting bail to a veterinary doctor accused in the 2022 murder of Umesh Kolhe. Read more.

Bombay High Court Imposes Costs for Unverified AI-Generated Submissions

The Bombay High Court held that the Revisional Authority exceeded its jurisdiction by relying on extraneous documents and misconstruing a registered leave and license agreement meant solely for residential use. Read more.

Bombay High Court Grants Kumar Sanu Interim Gag Order in ₹50 Crore Defamation Suit against Ex-Wife

The Bombay High Court granted interim relief to singer Kumar Sanu in a ₹50 crore defamation suit filed against his former wife Rita Bhattacharya, restraining her and certain media platforms from publishing or circulating allegedly defamatory content about him or his family. Read more.

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