High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Romell Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the cost of constructing the Permanent Transit Camp cannot be included in stamp duty valuation under slum redevelopment agreements and that revision of stamp duty demands under Section 53A must be completed within six years, quashing the delayed demand notices and order.
Modern India Limited & Ors. v. Financial Technologies (I) Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the High Court Committee's fact-finding reports holding the LOIL Group liable to NSEL, rejecting their objections and emphasizing the Committee's limited role and parties' duty to produce documents.
Bharat Electronics Limited v. IBEX Integrated Business Express Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that delay in filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act where prior writ proceedings were not prosecuted with due diligence and good faith and the writ court did not lack jurisdiction.
Ajgar Akhtar Khan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the prior approval under Section 23(1)(a) of the M.C.O.C. Act for failure to identify the organised crime syndicate and leadership, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards before invoking the Act.
Rohan Shah v. Nishigandha Shah
The High Court held that proceedings under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act pending before a Magistrate can be transferred to the Family Court, which has jurisdiction to try such matters and grant reliefs, to avoid multiplicity of proceedings and serve ends of justice.
Max Healthcare Institute Limited v. Touch Healthcare Private Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld the Arbitrator's refusal of interim reliefs, holding that the Term Sheet was not a binding contract and the deadline was not validly extended in writing, limiting court interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act.
Vijay Nanikram Bhatia & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's sanction of Ulhasnagar's revised Development Plan, holding that judicial review is limited to procedural compliance under the MRTP Act and dismissing challenges to the plan's validity.
Janta Housing Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a unilateral Deemed Conveyance order for violating natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing including all affected parties.
Arti Rajesh Karangutkar v. Anna Rocky Fernandes
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the acquittal, and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheque issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt, clarifying the inapplicability of Section 269-SS of the Income Tax Act to the lender.
Gautam P. Navlakha v. National Investigating Agency & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Gautam Navlakha in a UAP Act case, holding that mere membership of a banned organization without prima facie involvement in terrorist acts and prolonged pre-trial detention justify bail.
Petit Mansion C-Wing Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Section 154B-27 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is an enforcement provision and does not empower the Registrar to adjudicate ownership or membership disputes, quashing the impugned orders passed under this section.
Harshada Sawant v. Manager of the Jawhar Urban Co.Op. Bank Ltd.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition and upheld the Labour Court’s order condoning delay in filing a labour complaint, holding that bona fide belief and pursuit of remedy in a wrong forum justify condonation under labour laws.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Lalbahadur Z. Gupta
The High Court held that absence of FIR does not preclude fixing negligence in a motor accident claim when the claimant has lodged a complaint and evidence supports the injury.
Gemini Developers v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that conversion of a sole proprietorship developer into a partnership firm comprising only legal heirs does not attract additional fees under the SRA office order, exempting the petitioner from paying the 5% land cost charge.
Rajinder Kaur Jaspal Singh Layal v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that refusal to renew passports on grounds of a property dispute over the address is arbitrary and violates the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21, directing renewal of passports despite the objection.
Bank of India v. M/s. Maruti Civil Works
The Bombay High Court held that appeals under Section 13(1A) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 lie only against orders enumerated under Order XLIII CPC, dismissing the appeal challenging rejection of an application under Order VII Rule 10 and 11(d) CPC as not maintainable.
Madhu Deepak Gogri & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that property given on leave and licence without transfer of ownership cannot be attached under the MPID Act absent malafide transfer, quashing the attachment order and directing release of the shops.
Prashant Gopalrao Chandane v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside a conviction under Section 344 CrPC for giving false evidence, holding that the trial court failed to properly satisfy itself of willful falsehood when acquitting the accused on the same evidence.
M/s. Impex (India) Limited v. Mr. Dinashah Jal Daruwala and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of tenant for unauthorized permanent construction and nuisance on non-tenanted land, affirming Rent Court jurisdiction over acts injurious to tenanted premises and recognizing constructive occupation by landlords.
M/s Ajay Industrial Corporation Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Customs
The Bombay High Court held that interest on delayed customs duty refunds under Section 27A of the Customs Act is payable from three months after the original complete refund application date, rejecting the revenue's attempt to limit interest to a later date.