High Court of Bombay

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Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport v. BEST Jagrut Kamgar Sanghatana

25 Sep 2023 · Milind N. Jadhav

The Bombay High Court upheld the condonation of nearly six years' delay in filing a labour complaint by casual workers, emphasizing a liberal approach to delay and directing adjudication on merits.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay casual workers unfair labour practices limitation

Haresh Vijaysinh Bhatia & Ors. v. Vijay-II Co-op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd. & Ors.

25 Sep 2023 · Sandeep V. Marne
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The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order granting unilateral deemed conveyance including Wing-D to Vijay-II CHS, holding that the fresh application was maintainable and the Authority acted within its jurisdiction under MOFA.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 Section 11 MOFA unilateral deemed conveyance res judicata

Kamla Industrial Park Ltd & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · G. S. Patel; Kamal Khata
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The Bombay High Court held that the MCGM cannot impose a regularization penalty on a corporate debtor post-IBC resolution plan approval if such penalty was not claimed during insolvency, emphasizing extinguishment of prior liabilities and municipal inaction.

civil petition_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Plan Regularization Penalty Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Kamla Industrial Park Ltd v. Ramchandra Sankpal

21 Sep 2023 · G.S. Patel; Kamal Khata
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The Bombay High Court held that the MCGM cannot impose a regularization penalty on a corporate debtor post-IBC resolution plan approval if the penalty claim was not included in the plan, emphasizing municipal inaction and the 'clean slate' principle under the IBC.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Plan Regularization Penalty Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Mustafa Ibrahim Nadiadwala & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · B. P. Colabawalla; M. M. Sathaye

The Bombay High Court quashed land acquisition proceedings and restored possession of the petitioners' 50% share in the land, relying on the Supreme Court's prior ruling that non-compliance with Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act renders acquisition null and void.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 4(1) publication acquisition proceedings null and void possession restoration

Mahesh Sitaram Raut v. National Investigation Agency & State of Maharashtra

21 Sep 2023 · A. S. Gadkari; Sharmila U. Deshmukh
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The Bombay High Court granted bail to the appellant accused under the UAP Act, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him beyond hearsay evidence and prolonged pre-trial detention warranted bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act National Investigation Agency prima facie case

Vishal Laxman Sakhare v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

21 Sep 2023 · GS Patel; Kamal Khata
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The Bombay High Court set aside the disqualification of a Gram Panchayat member for alleged tax default, holding that liability rests with the property owner at the relevant time and emphasizing the application of Wednesbury unreasonableness and proportionality in administrative decisions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1958 disqualification Section 14(1)(h) tax liability

Kalpana Madhu Gavali & Ors. v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

21 Sep 2023 · Abhay Ahuja

The Bombay High Court allowed enhancement of compensation to the family of a deceased agricultural labourer in a motor accident by applying future prospects and increasing conventional heads, following Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 future prospects notional income agricultural labourer

Play Games 24X7 Pvt. Ltd. v. Loran Leasing And Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

20 Sep 2023 · Kamal Khata

The Bombay High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit for refund of security deposit delayed due to COVID-19 lockdown, rejecting the licensor's claim of forfeiture without adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Leave and License Agreement Security deposit refund Summary suit COVID-19 lockdown

Vaibhav Subhash Raut v. The State of Maharashtra

20 Sep 2023 · Revati Mohite Dere; Gauri Godse
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The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused under UAPA after prolonged incarceration and trial delay, emphasizing the balance between statutory restrictions and constitutional rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail under UAPA prolonged incarceration parity with co-accused prima facie evidence

Unnat Nagar Division 3 Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra

18 Sep 2023 · Sandeep V. Marne

The Bombay High Court upheld the bifurcation of a cooperative housing society under Section 18 of the MCS Act, holding that substantial compliance with procedural requirements including consultation with the Federal Society validates the subdivision despite minor procedural deviations.

property petition_dismissed Significant Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 Section 18 Rule 17 bifurcation of cooperative society

Vaman Prestressing Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. The Additional Commissioner of Income Tax

15 Sep 2023 · K.R. Shriram; Dr. N.K. Gokhale

The Bombay High Court held that reopening income tax assessments under Section 147 requires a genuine reason to believe income escaped assessment, and interest on borrowed funds advanced interest-free to associate concerns is deductible if made as a measure of commercial expediency.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act Section 148 Income Tax Act Section 36(1)(iii) deduction commercial expediency

Neetu M. Chandaliya v. Income Tax Officer – 14(2)(3)

15 Sep 2023 · K. R. Shriram; Dr. N. K. Gokhale
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The Bombay High Court quashed reopening notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of valid reason to believe that income had escaped assessment, emphasizing the AO's duty to apply independent mind and not act on mere suspicion or borrowed satisfaction.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act reopening assessment reason to believe borrowed satisfaction

Milind Dashrath Narvekar v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

15 Sep 2023 · GS Patel; Kamal Khata

The Bombay High Court held that the State Government and MHADA cannot impose reservation and advertisement conditions on the allotment of land to a cooperative housing society of High Court employees after giving undertakings accepted by the Court, affirming the society's entitlement to full development potential on the allotted land.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MHADA Regulation 13(2) Reservation of tenements Legitimate expectation Public land allotment

Priyanka Rahul Patil v. Rahul Ravindra Patil

15 Sep 2023 · Abhay Ahuja

The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of divorce proceedings to the wife's local court, prioritizing her convenience and health over the husband's willingness to bear travel expenses.

family appeal_allowed Significant transfer of proceedings convenience of wife Section 24 CPC divorce proceedings

Baburao Madahv Patil v. Shashikal Ramchandra Pimple & Ors.

15 Sep 2023 · Jitendra Jain

The Bombay High Court dismissed the application for restoration of a civil application and refused stay of execution since the underlying second appeal was dismissed and not restored.

civil petition_dismissed Second Appeal Restoration Dismissal Office Objections

Jitendrakumar Jogendra Shahu @ Sahu v. The State of Maharashtra

15 Sep 2023 · Anuja Prabhudessai; N. R. Borkar
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The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellants of murder and robbery charges due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and unreliable recoveries, emphasizing the necessity of a complete evidentiary chain to exclude all reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence disclosure statement recovery of stolen property benefit of doubt

The State of Maharashtra v. Amit Surendra Mittal

15 Sep 2023 · Jitendra Jain, J.

The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal upholding acquittal due to failure to prove mandatory service of notice and ownership under section 53(1) of the MRTP Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act Section 53(1) unauthorized change of use service of notice

Shri Chhatrapati Rajaram Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. The Municipal Corporation of City of Pune

15 Sep 2023 · Sunil B. Shukre; Rajesh S. Patil
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The Bombay High Court held that a landowner is entitled to Transferable Development Rights for land reserved for a Development Plan road if no compensation has been paid and the land has not been declared a public street under Section 224 of the MMC Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Transferable Development Rights TDR Development Plan road Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act

Sayajirao Narayan Takwane v. Divisional Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Pune Division

15 Sep 2023 · Sandeep V. Marne

The Bombay High Court held that orders directing re-audit and auditor's findings are administrative and not subject to revision under Section 154 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, setting aside the revision against the re-audit report and directing appeal against enquiry orders to be decided on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 Section 81 audit re-audit Section 154 revision