High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Agarwal Associates & Agencies v. Vinay Fabrics Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that acknowledgment in corporate balance sheets extends limitation, granted conditional leave to defend subject to deposit, and rejected the defendant's dismissal application in a commercial loan recovery suit.
Sai Chintan C.H.S.LTD. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a housing society has the right to develop its property through a new developer despite pending contractual disputes, directing the municipal corporation to process redevelopment plans without insisting on termination orders.
Kalyan - Dombivli Municipal Corporation v. Vijay Namdeo Jadhav
The Bombay High Court upheld the Labour Court's award directing reinstatement of a long-serving temporary employee terminated during judicial custody without due process, affirming his deemed permanency and right to back wages post acquittal.
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Office of Insurance Ombudsman Mumbai & Goa
The Bombay High Court upheld the Insurance Ombudsman's award directing the insurer to pay a health insurance claim for accident-related disc prolapse surgery, rejecting the insurer's contention of a chronic condition exclusion.
CitiusTech Healthcare Technology Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1(2)(1)
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment based on a mere change of opinion without failure to disclose material facts is impermissible and quashed the reassessment notices and orders.
Shakuntala Karamveer Sarsath v. Atul Mohite & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the lawful detention and rehabilitation of a beautician identified as a victim of prostitution, holding no violation of fundamental rights occurred.
Jyoti Sharadchandra Lohokare v. The Managing Committee, Shreeji Ville CHS Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a co-operative housing society's levy of charges for cultural activities approved by its General Body under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act and bye-laws.
Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport v. BEST Jagrut Kamgar Sanghatana
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.
Haresh Vijaysinh Bhatia & Ors. v. Vijay-II Co-op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd. & Ors.
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.
Kamla Industrial Park Ltd & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors.
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.
Kamla Industrial Park Ltd v. Ramchandra Sankpal
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.
Mustafa Ibrahim Nadiadwala & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
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.
Mahesh Sitaram Raut v. National Investigation Agency & State of Maharashtra
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.
Vishal Laxman Sakhare v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
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.
Kalpana Madhu Gavali & Ors. v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
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.
Play Games 24X7 Pvt. Ltd. v. Loran Leasing And Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
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.
Vaibhav Subhash Raut v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Unnat Nagar Division 3 Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra
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.
Vaman Prestressing Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. The Additional Commissioner of Income Tax
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.
Neetu M. Chandaliya v. Income Tax Officer – 14(2)(3)
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.