High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
R. K. Life Space Developers Pvt. Ltd v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that a one-day delay in filing a reply to a show-cause notice does not justify rejection without consideration, quashed the impugned order, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording an opportunity of hearing.
Rajendra Shivkumar Pawar v. Sanjay Bhau Dalvi
The Bombay High Court held that the Sub-Divisional Officer is empowered to hear appeals under Section 74 of the Maharashtra Tenancy Act, dismissing the petition challenging his jurisdiction.
Vishal Prabhakar Parab v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside orders refusing an arms licence for failure to properly apply Section 14 of the Arms Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Pralhad Chavatrao Lawand v. Parvati Mahila Gramin Bigar Sheti Sahakari Pathsanstha Maryadit
The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of belated application to lead additional evidence, emphasizing the need for due diligence and bona fide intent under Section 151 CPC.
The Executive Engineer & Anr v. Sunil Shankarrao Sanagar & Ors.
The High Court upheld the Industrial Court's finding of unfair labour practice by the State and directed regularization of seasonal temporary workers on converted regular temporary establishment under the Kalelkar Award, dismissing the State's writ petition.
Tata Capital Ltd. v. Umeshkumar Hanumandas Goyal
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging theft against a financier who lawfully repossessed hypothecated equipment after due notice, holding such repossession does not constitute theft under IPC.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Lauretta Shashi Mogale
The Bombay High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by adjusting salary components but enhanced the claimants' compensation including future prospects and consortium, rejecting intoxication and contributory negligence claims.
Shri Manmoorat R. Pandey v. Commissioner of Police, Thane
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to non-supply of legible documents, holding it violated the detenu's right under Article 22(5) to make an effective representation.
Vertiv Energy Pvt. Ltd. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a CGST show cause notice, holding that a departmental audit by CAG does not equate to an audit of a private company and that the notice was validly issued with proper jurisdiction and procedure.
Sadanand Gangaram Kadam v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Bombay High Court allowed bail to the accused in a PMLA case, holding that proper grounds of arrest were not furnished and that prosecution under PMLA requires an existing scheduled offence with proceeds of crime.
Anantrao Shankarrao Jagtap v. Prakash Nivruthi Tajanpure
The High Court quashed the Magistrate's order directing investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. due to lack of prior FIR, unexplained delay, and absence of verifiable material, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion and procedural compliance.
Richard Alexander Geary v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the father's petition for custody and repatriation of the child to Singapore, holding the child's welfare lies in India with the mother due to safety concerns and lack of habitual residence in Singapore.
Ramchandra Tukaram Mohite v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's discretionary decision to reject a proposed modification to a Development Plan and retain the original land reservation, emphasizing limited judicial interference in town planning matters.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Mahanagarpalika & Anr. v. National Workers Federation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Court's finding that transferring workers' services to a contractor without consent constituted unfair labour practice, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.
Raj Kantilal Shah v. M/s Sanskar Gem Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that a debtor commits an act of insolvency upon failing to comply with an insolvency notice within the specified period, and an insolvency petition filed thereafter within three months is valid even if an application to set aside the notice is filed belatedly and dismissed.
Dadaso Balaso Awad & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of prescribed qualifications for Sports Coach recruitment, ruling that courts should not interfere with expert authorities' decisions on eligibility criteria absent malafide or procedural irregularity.
Meru Heights Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the registration of a cooperative housing society formed by majority apartment owners after removal of the property from the Apartment Ownership Act, ruling that de-registration on grounds of misrepresentation and non-issuance of notice to the developer was unjustified.
Rahibai Laxman Lokhande v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an appellate order under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, holding that a further appeal under Section 247 is available and the writ petition is not maintainable.
The General Manager, Mutha Founders Pvt Ltd v. Balu Appa Kurane & Ors.
The court upheld that an employer must provide suitable light work to an employee disabled during employment and cannot deduct wages without inquiry, ruling refusal as unfair labour practice.
Kale Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court, following the Supreme Court's review ruling, held that DRI officers are proper officers empowered to issue show cause notices under Section 28 of the Customs Act and granted the petitioner time to file an appeal without limitation objections.