The Bombay High Court was placed on high alert on Friday following the receipt of a bomb threat via email. As a precautionary measure, authorities instructed all judges, lawyers, staff, and visitors to immediately evacuate the court premises.

The Bombay Bar Association issued a notice to its members, emphasising the need for prompt evacuation due to security concerns. In the communication, Naushad Engineer, the Honorary Secretary of the Bombay Bar Association, urged all members and their staff to vacate the High Court building without delay.