High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Hatim Fidaali Rajkotwala and Anr. v. Land Acquisition Officer, The Collector and District Magistrate, Mumbai City & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that delayed payment of land acquisition compensation due to failure to deposit with the reference authority attracts interest under Sections 77(2) and 80 of the 2013 Act, and directed payment of interest to the legal heirs.
Smt. Priyanka Patro v. Shri Arvind Rajasekar
The Bombay High Court allowed the transfer of divorce proceedings to Pune, prioritizing the wife's convenience and caregiving responsibilities over the husband's inconvenience.
Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking v. Pradeep Gyanchandra Dubey
The High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award holding the BEST bus driver negligent, rejected contributory negligence against the claimant, and confirmed compensation of Rs. 13,50,073 with interest.
Reliance Gen Insurance Co Ltd v. Nitin Madhukar Dighe & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the deceased's parents, affirming salary evidence via Form 16 and recognizing loss of filial consortium as compensable under the Motor Vehicles Act.
City Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. v. Dinesh Suresh Bhoir
The High Court held that a contractual Assistant Law Officer lacking prescribed qualifications and appointed without due recruitment process is not a 'workman' entitled to permanency under labour laws, setting aside the Industrial Court's order directing permanent appointment.
Rahul Pramod Yadav v. The Registrar (General), High Court of Bombay & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the promotion process for Assistant Section Officer, holding that suitability criteria framed by the Chief Justice are valid and the petitioner failed to meet minimum passing marks and procedural requirements.
M/s. Aluwid Architectural Private Ltd and Others v. Housabai Jagannath Gavhane and Others
The Bombay High Court held that the Superintendent of Land Records lacked jurisdiction to condone a 50-year delay in appealing a consolidation scheme mutation, as powers to vary or correct such schemes must be exercised within a reasonable time, ordinarily three years.
Samantawadi Mahila Vikas Foundation v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed appeals by NGOs occupying municipal gymnasiums on expired caretaker agreements, holding they have no legal right to continue occupation and that revocation without fresh show cause notices was valid.
Samantawadi Mahila Vikas Foundation v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that caretaker licensees under expired agreements have no right to continue occupying municipal gymnasium premises, and the Municipal Corporation can revoke permission without fresh show cause notices or eviction proceedings under Section 105B.
Popat B. Bhalerao v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court quashed the compulsory retirement of a government employee due to violation of natural justice and ordered full back wages with continuity of service.
Dhananjay S. Kamodkar v. M/s. Motor Industries Company Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of an employee for habitual unauthorized absenteeism, affirming the fairness of the departmental enquiry and rejecting the claim for reinstatement and back wages.
The State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Anil Kacharu Shinde
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a medical officer accused of accepting a trivial bribe, holding that prosecution sanction was invalid and the evidence insufficient to prove corruption.
Dhanista Builders and Developers v. The Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court partly allowed the appeal restraining the Municipal Corporation from constructing beyond original building dimensions on private land without consent or acquisition, clarifying the maintainability of injunction suits without possession and the limited scope of Section 527 MMC Act bar.
Shri Ashok Bapu Kamble v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Kolhapur Division
The High Court set aside the Industrial Court’s judgment upholding departmental enquiry findings against a driver, holding the enquiry findings perverse due to reliance on unexamined police evidence and lack of proof of rash driving.
Sulzer Pumps India Private Limited v. Jayendra Arun Jog
The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Court's finding that the employee was a workman and quashed his transfer as mala fide and an unfair labour practice under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Union Act, 1971.
Makersburry India Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the cancellation of GST registration due to defective show cause notice and non-application of mind by authorities, restoring the petitioner’s registration and directing adherence to due process in future proceedings.
M/s. Apna Chemist v. Assistant Commissioner (Zone-3)
The Bombay High Court held that the appellate authority must expeditiously hear and decide appeals against license suspension orders and stay such suspensions pending appeal to ensure effective remedy and protect fundamental rights.
M/s. Apna Chemist v. Assistant Commissioner (Zone-3)
The Bombay High Court held that appellate authorities must expeditiously hear appeals and grant interim relief against license suspension orders under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules to ensure effective remedy and protect fundamental rights.
M/s. Apna Medical LLP v. Assistant Commissioner (Zone-3)
The Bombay High Court held that the appellate authority must expeditiously hear appeals and grant interim relief against license suspension orders under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules to ensure effective remedy and protect fundamental rights.
Achyut Shridhar Godbole v. Pravin Vikkram Satra
The Bombay High Court held the Respondent guilty of contempt for willful violation of court undertakings and directions in a prolonged real estate possession dispute, rejecting limitation and impossibility defenses, and emphasized the need for punishment and purging of contempt.