High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Trinity Landmarks LLP v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the 2015 aviation height restriction notification does not apply retrospectively to a construction project with prior planning permission, quashing the imposed NOC requirement and allowing the project to proceed.
Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise v. Huhtamaki PPL Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing CENVAT Credit on exempted engraved cylinders where excise duty was paid by the supplier and not challenged, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Sachin Shrikant Navgire v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants of murder and related charges due to unreliable recovery evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a circumstantial evidence case.
M/s. Sai Trading Company v. The District Controller and Collector of Stamps, Sangli
The Bombay High Court held that an agreement outsourcing octroi collection constitutes a lease under Section 2(n)(iii) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act and is liable to stamp duty, remanding the duty calculation for reconsideration.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Bhupal Madhukar Pol
The Bombay High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case does not bar disciplinary action in departmental enquiry where charges are proved on preponderance of probability, restoring the penalty imposed on a driver found with liquor bottles in his bus cabin.
Kashinath Pandurang Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that invocation of Section 409 IPC, which prescribes imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, extends the charge-sheet filing period to 90 days under Section 167(2)(a)(i) Cr.P.C., denying default bail to accused after 60 days.
GTI Infotel Private Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The court dismissed the writ petition, holding that an MSE bidder must explicitly opt for purchase preference during bid submission to avail its benefits, and judicial interference in the tender process was unwarranted given the petitioner's failure and delay.
Ashapura Steel Metal v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Tax Officer's jurisdiction to block input tax credit under CGST and MGST Acts but quashed the summary rejection of the petitioner's objections, directing a fair hearing and reasoned order.
Indumati Borse v. Pune Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Pune Municipal Corporation's lawful discretion to install and relocate a public statue on acquired land, dismissing the petition challenging it as motivated by private commercial interests without legal basis.
Ashapura Minechem Ltd. v. Indian Bureau of Mines & Ors.
The court upheld the statutory cut-off date for mining lease execution under the Mines Act, dismissed the petitioner’s claim of retrospective application of amendments, and held the mining lease invalid for non-compliance with mandatory conditions including environmental clearance.
Prestige Estate Projects Ltd v. State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court held that the concessional premium rebate for additional FSI granted during COVID-19 is valid only during the IoD's statutory validity, and upon lapse, developers must pay premium at prevailing rates for revalidation.
Omkar Dattatraya Dangat v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction under IPC and POCSO, holding that a birth certificate is sufficient proof of minority and the appellant's consent defense is immaterial under the POCSO Act.
Vikas BabbarSingh Itkan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that possession of exactly 1 kg of charas is intermediate quantity under the NDPS Act, allowing bail with conditions as Section 37 rigours do not apply.
Pramod R. Agrawal v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-5
The Bombay High Court held that the Commissioner has wide powers under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act to revise orders and grant relief even for claims not made in the original return, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Swiss Re Services India Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that entrance and subscription fees for club membership are revenue expenditure deductible under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, quashing the reassessment notice issued under Section 148.
Shri Ramdas Baburao Avhad & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority under the National Highways Act cannot review its own order or delay compensation payment based on interim circulars, directing immediate release of enhanced compensation to landowners.
Sandeep Uttam Bodke v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed MHADA's cancellation of allotment for non-payment due to procedural lapses and Covid-related extensions, directing payment with interest and possession to the petitioner.
Kalimun Balaso Nadaf v. Ld. District Collector, Kolhapur
The court held that Panchayat members' resignations take effect only after being placed before a valid meeting and expiry of prescribed periods, validating their participation in a subsequent no-confidence motion.
Sameer Baijanath Joshi v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that redevelopment of a permanent structure existing prior to the 1976 Defence Notification is permissible up to 15 metres without requiring Defence NOC, balancing Defence restrictions with property rights.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Sudhir M. Desai
The High Court quashed the ICAI Council's unreasoned disciplinary order removing a member's name for carrying on business without permission, emphasizing the need for independent findings and reasons in professional misconduct proceedings.