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In a significant ruling on February 23, 2026, the Bombay High Court overturned an interim stay, permitting Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, and Indian Overseas Bank to resume fraud-tagging proceedings against Anil Ambani over alleged fund diversion in Reliance entities. This comes as the ED continues its PMLA crackdown, having attached assets exceeding ₹12,000 crore, including the Ambani family's Pali Hill home in Mumbai.

Bombay High Court Overturns Interim Stay: Banks Can Proceed with Fraud Tagging Against Anil Ambani

In a significant ruling on February 23, 2026, the Bombay High Court overturned an interim stay, permitting Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, and Indian Overseas Bank to resume fraud-tagging proceedings against Anil Ambani over alleged fund diversion in Reliance entities. This comes as the ED continues its PMLA crackdown, having attached assets exceeding ₹12,000 crore, including the Ambani family’s Pali Hill home in Mumbai.
In a nuanced judgment, the Bombay High Court held that demolition of a dilapidated building does not terminate a protected tenancy under Maharashtra law — the right survives over the land — yet restored eviction in favour of a retired landlord who proved genuine personal need and long-term non-use by the tenant, overturning the lower appellate court's dismissal.

Old Building Demolished, But Tenancy Lives On

In a nuanced judgment, the Bombay High Court held that demolition of a dilapidated building does not terminate a protected tenancy under Maharashtra law — the right survives over the land — yet restored eviction in favour of a retired landlord who proved genuine personal need and long-term non-use by the tenant, overturning the lower appellate court’s dismissal.
Kochra Developers paid Rs 1,63,10,208 (incl. 11% interest) to Himanshu & Sweety Doshi to settle alleged flat fraud; settlement during Bombay HC petition avoided FIR registration and police probe into double allotment.

Bombay HC Removes Eldest Kilachand Son as Executor of Father’s Will After Decades of Delay

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has removed Harsh Kilachand as executor of his late father Rajnikant Kilachand’s estate, condemning years of inaction that left his mother Ramila waiting until her death in 2024 for her legacy. The court appointed an independent retired Chief Justice to administer the remaining assets, highlighting willful contempt of prior orders and breach of fiduciary duty in this long-running Mumbai family dispute.
Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

Only ₹11 Fine Each on Two Top BMC Officials for Delaying Court Orders to Demolish Illegal Structures

In a stinging order, the Bombay High Court imposed a token ₹11 cost each on two senior BMC officials for delaying compliance with its directions to demolish an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, Fort — underlining that civic authorities cannot treat court orders casually.
Bombay High Court slams BMC for allowing illegal structure to exist for decades next to a ward office in Santacruz; orders inquiry into officials' dereliction while dismissing petitioner's appeal with ₹5 lakh costs.

BMC Commissioner Directed to Hold Inquiry into How Illegal Structure Existed for Decades Next to a BMC Chowki

Bombay High Court slams BMC for allowing illegal structure to exist for decades next to a ward office in Santacruz; orders inquiry into officials’ dereliction while dismissing petitioner’s appeal with ₹5 lakh costs.