High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Indubai D. Kothawale and Ors. v. Laxman Balwant Chougule and Ors.
The High Court upheld the executing court's rejection of a third party's obstruction application due to lack of evidence of possession, affirming that execution courts may summarily dismiss baseless objections under Order 21 Rule 97 CPC.
Smt. Shaila Madhukar Gore & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that without statutory declaration under relevant Central or State laws or heritage listing, a temple cannot be judicially protected as an ancient monument, and petitioners must seek such declaration from competent authorities.
Reliance General Insurance Com. Ltd. v. Baban Dattatray Nimbalkar
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's award holding that a laborer injured while unloading goods in a field with permission is a third party under the Motor Vehicles Act and the accident site qualifies as a public place.
Hitachi Astemo Fie Pvt. Ltd. v. Nirajkumar Prabhakarrao Kadu
The Bombay High Court upheld the dismissal of a union office bearer for posting provocative Facebook messages inciting hatred against management during wage negotiations, holding such acts as misconduct under Model Standing Orders and affirming the fairness of the domestic enquiry.
Vijay Ramdas Kokate v. The District Collector Solapur
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a second motion of no confidence against the Upa-Sarpanch, ruling that an earlier premature notice without a special meeting was null and void and did not trigger the statutory two-year bar on subsequent motions.
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.