The Bombay High Court is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious
constitutional courts, exercising extensive original, appellate
and supervisory jurisdiction. It is the principal forum for
high-value commercial, corporate, financial and arbitration
litigation in India.
Original Side Litigation
High-value civil suits, commercial disputes,
summary suits and contractual litigation
under original jurisdiction.
Commercial Division
Commercial Courts Act matters,
corporate disputes, shareholder litigation
and complex contractual claims.
Arbitration & Conciliation
Section 9, 11, 34 & 37 proceedings,
enforcement of domestic and foreign arbitral awards.
Company & Insolvency Matters
NCLT-related writs, company law disputes,
insolvency appeals and regulatory litigation.
Constitutional & Writ Jurisdiction
Article 226 petitions involving state authorities,
regulatory bodies and constitutional challenges.
Criminal & Economic Offences
Criminal appeals, bail matters,
white-collar crimes and economic offences.
Territorial Jurisdiction & Benches
The Bombay High Court exercises jurisdiction over
Maharashtra and Goa, with benches at Nagpur,
Aurangabad and Panaji, in addition to its principal seat at Mumbai.