High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Surekha Dinkar Thakar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that caste validity certificates granted to close blood relatives after due enquiry must be given due weight, directing issuance of certificates to petitioners claiming 'Thakar, Scheduled Tribe' status.
Shri Dhondi Suresh Palve v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a Scheduled Tribe caste validity certificate to the petitioner based on the certificate granted to his close blood relative, emphasizing procedural safeguards and limited role of the affinity test.
Bharati Bhalchandra Shirkar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s Scheduled Tribe caste claim and remanded the matter for fresh consideration applying established procedural safeguards and verification of blood relationship with a relative holding a valid caste certificate.
Sau. Suman Ramesh Samant v. Arun R. Patil
The Court held that unauthorized removal of internal walls and creation of new entrances without permission amounts to permanent structural alteration and damage justifying eviction under the Bombay Rent Act.
M/s. Siyaram Silk Mills Limited v. M/s. Stanford Siyaram Fashion Private Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the mark "Siyaram" held by the plaintiff, affirming that prior user rights require assignment evidence and that names of Hindu Gods can be protected trademarks if distinctive.
Nikhat Parveen Abdul Waheb Shaikh v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that a medical certificate issued by the Medical Superintendent under the Civil Surgeon’s office satisfies Rule 38 requirements, entitling a permanently incapacitated government servant to invalid pension despite less than 20 years of service.
Rupali Yashwant Thakur v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's Scheduled Tribe caste claim based primarily on the affinity test and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in line with Supreme Court directives emphasizing procedural fairness and evidentiary standards.
Sangita Bhikaji Masage v. State of Maharashtra and others
The Bombay High Court, following the Supreme Court's directions, remanded the petitioner's caste validity claim for fresh consideration, emphasizing proper application of the affinity test and verification of blood relationships.
Shilpa Vishnu Thakur v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s caste claim based on the affinity test and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in line with Supreme Court guidelines emphasizing procedural fairness and the limited role of the affinity test.
Sachin Shantaram Mhaskar v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's Scheduled Tribe caste claim based solely on the affinity test and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in line with Supreme Court guidelines emphasizing holistic evaluation of evidence.
Mrunalini Sitaram Thakur v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a Scheduled Tribe caste validity certificate to the petitioner, holding that the affinity test is not conclusive and that certificates granted to blood relatives entitle the petitioner to similar recognition.
Amrish Rajnikant Kilachand v. Harsh Rajnikant Kilachand
The Bombay High Court removed the Executor for gross misconduct and failure to administer the estate timely, appointing a successor Administrator under Section 301 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Narendra Singh Chawara v. Hemangini Kumari Prithvi Raj Singh Chawara
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant had no caveatable interest in the probate proceedings as his father had relinquished rights and consented to probate, and estoppel barred the appellant from claiming greater rights.
Dr. Mohinder Kumar v. The Chairman, NABARD Head Office
The High Court held that the Internal Committee under the POSH Act cannot recommend disciplinary action when sexual harassment is not proved, quashing the penalty of reprimand imposed on the petitioner based solely on such a recommendation.
Matoshri Shantabai Govindrao Sonawane English Medium School v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court directed the State to determine eligibility and release arrears of entitlement grants under the Right to Education Act within eight weeks, passing reasoned orders if claims are rejected.
Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the medical boards' decision declaring a candidate with 5-degree scoliosis unfit for CAPF recruitment, dismissing the writ petition challenging the medical disqualification.
Ambare Arvind Gopinath v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing approval of an OBC candidate's appointment as Peon despite procedural irregularities by the Management, while penalizing the Management for non-compliance with recruitment rules.
Vidya International School v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra education authorities to determine and release entitlement grants under the RTE Act, 2009 within eight weeks, ensuring reasoned orders and procedural fairness.
Gangaram Magan Chavan v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-categorization of a life convict who murdered his wife by burning, upholding his placement under the Home Department Guidelines category for crimes involving exceptional violence and death due to burns.
Sheetal Chandrakant Kunjir v. Chandrakant Tukaram Kunjir & Ors.
The court held that a woman in a live-in relationship with a married man does not qualify for protection under the PWDVA as the relationship lacks the essential characteristics of a 'relationship in the nature of marriage'.