Bomb Threat at Dharwad High Court Bench, Courts Evacuated
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at the Karnataka High Court bench in Dharwad and district courts in Gadag and Bagalkot on January 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at the Karnataka High Court bench in Dharwad and district courts in Gadag and Bagalkot on January 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court bench enforces a total vehicle parking ban and ramps up security following a 'highly sensitive' terror threat classification. Read about the new measures and reactions.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench expressed anger as most Vidarbha districts ignored its order to publish public notices on banned nylon manja. The court has now ordered immediate action. Read the full story.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Bombay High Court demands explanation from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani for issuing directives to subordinate court staff for civic election duty. Next hearing in three weeks.
A Sebi court permits stock broker Ketan Parekh to travel to Sri Lanka and Qatar for family events, upholding personal liberty despite Sebi's objections over alleged market violations. Read the full details.
The Bombay High Court closes online applications today, Jan 5, 2026, for 2,381 vacancies. Eligible Maharashtra domicile candidates must apply on bombayhighcourt.nic.in before 5 PM. Apply now!
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Activist Rama Kankonkar will approach the Bombay High Court, challenging the acquittal of Zenito Cardozo and six others in his 2025 assault case. He alleges police inaction and political influence.
A Mumbai civil court has ordered a gardener's family to vacate servant quarters in Madh Island, dismissing their adverse possession claim. The legal battle spanned over 15 years. Read the full details.
The Trump administration's expanded travel ban now suspends all adoption visas from 39 nations, including Nigeria and Haiti. Experts call it a major, underreported shift in policy. Read the full list and implications.
IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have commenced applications for their MBA programmes for the 2026-2028 batch. CAT 2025 qualifiers can apply. Check deadlines, fees, and eligibility details here.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
Haryana government bans oral Nimesulide above 100mg, citing health risks. Health Minister vows no compromise on public safety. Full compliance ordered for all drug sellers.
Indian health ministry bans manufacture & sale of high-dose nimesulide tablets above 100mg due to health risks. Safer alternatives available. Get the full details.
Burkina Faso and Mali impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US citizens after Trump's expanded ban on 39 countries. 25 African nations are affected, raising concerns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read the full list here.
Indian government bans manufacture & sale of high-dose Nimesulide painkillers. ICMR warns of health risks, safer alternatives available. Read for details.
The Indian government has prohibited the manufacture of painkiller nimesulide, citing safety concerns. Know the details and implications of this major healthcare decision.
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC order cancelling bail for man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in a Mumbai nightclub, leading to miscarriage. Details inside.
In an urgent late-night hearing at the CJ's residence, Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic polls, citing constitutional control. Next hearing on Jan 5.
In an urgent late-night hearing, the Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic election duty and demanded a personal explanation. The court cited a 2008 exemption and constitutional authority.
Bombay High Court suspends life sentences, grants bail to two convicts in the 2014 murder of Mathadi leader Prakash Chavan in Chinchwad, citing prolonged incarceration and appeal delays. Read the full details.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka explains why sitting judges should not speak to the media, defends comedians' role, and reflects on environmental activism and judicial reforms. Read his key insights.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
Bombay High Court cites Supreme Court ruling, says civilian awards like Padma Shri and Bharat Ratna are not titles and must not be used as prefixes or suffixes to names. Learn the legal implications.
A Bandra court has convicted a Dadar businessman for feeding pigeons in public, imposing a ₹5,000 fine. This is the first conviction since the Bombay High Court's July ban, citing public health risks.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court warns of strict fines up to Rs 2.5 lakh for nylon manja violations. Next hearing on Jan 5, 2026. Read the full details.
The Bombay High Court directs a mother to bring her 14-year-old son from Delhi to Mumbai to meet his 90-year-old grandmother on Christmas and sets a monthly visitation schedule. Read the full court order details.
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.