High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a case of death by burn injuries, holding that mere unnatural death without proof of accused's presence or involvement is insufficient for conviction under sections 302 and 498A IPC.
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The High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for the murder of his wife based on strong circumstantial evidence including last seen together, recovery of incriminating articles, and medical opinion of homicidal death.
Sayeed Dabestani v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
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The Bombay High Court held that pension entitlement for private primary aided school staff includes the entire qualifying service period, not limited to post-100% grant-in-aid, directing BMC to release pension and arrears accordingly.
Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices issued after 1st April 2021 must comply with the amended provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, including mandatory pre-notice enquiry under Section 148A, failing which such notices are invalid.
Ghass Compound Indl Assn & Ors v SRA & Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the slum rehabilitation scheme and eligibility list, directing petitioners to vacate premises under lawful undertakings and dismissing their challenge alleging fraud.
Dr. Swapnil Yuganand Hiwarale v. State of Maharashtra
Admissions to postgraduate Ayurveda courses made without meeting CET eligibility criteria are void and cannot be regularised, but affected students are entitled to partial fee refund and compensation from the admitting colleges.
Naresh Madhu Pawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(II) IPC, holding that the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
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The Bombay High Court clarified the scope of statutory powers and procedural requirements for building permissions and redevelopment under Maharashtra housing laws, emphasizing lawful administrative action and judicial oversight.
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The Bombay High Court held that admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas requires candidates to be residents of the district where the school is located and dismissed petitions challenging rejection of admissions for failure to submit residence certificates.
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The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging the MPSC's revised answer keys for the State Civil Services Examination, affirming limited judicial review and estoppel against multiple challenges.
Pratibha Sanjay Padamalwar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld MCGM's policy limiting compassionate appointments to family members of medically invalidated employees below 50 years, dismissing the petition challenging the age restriction.
Arun Sampatrao Patil v. Amruta Laxman Waghmare & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an assignment of property made in violation of a court injunction during suit pendency is null and void, and the assignee cannot be impleaded in the appeal under Order XXII Rule 10 or Section 146 CPC.
Jamshid Kersi Dalal & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the State Government's sanction of a Draft Development Plan modification permitting a road through Green Belt land without following statutory procedure is illegal and quashed that modification while upholding others.
Salim Naim Khan & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of land acquisition for community purposes under the MRTP Act, dismissing petitions challenging the acquisition initiated at the instance of a private trust and emphasizing procedural compliance and public purpose.
Maharani Ahilyadevi Samaj Prabodhan Manch, Maharashtra Rajya, Mumbai & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Presidential Order listing 'Dhangad' as a Scheduled Tribe, rejecting petitions seeking to substitute it with 'Dhangar' and clarifying the limited judicial role in interpreting such orders.
Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd v The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State of Maharashtra's jurisdiction to levy stamp duty on documents related to imported goods cleared through customs, dismissing challenges to the levy as legally sustainable under the Maharashtra Stamp Act.
Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd v The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court consolidated multiple writ petitions challenging the State of Maharashtra's administrative actions on stamp duties, customs, and port operations, holding that such actions must conform to statutory authority and principles of natural justice.
Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd v The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court held that administrative actions by Maharashtra's registration, customs, and port authorities must adhere to statutory mandates and procedural fairness, quashing those beyond legal authority in consolidated writ petitions by corporate entities.
Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd v The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court held that the State of Maharashtra can validly impose stamp duty on transactions involving goods handled through customs and port authorities, subject to statutory compliance and absence of conflict with central laws.