High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
The Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT order rejecting the excise duty demand under Section 11D against HPCL for ethanol blended petrol, holding that duty not separately shown or recovered cannot attract Section 11D liability.
R. K. Madhani Prakash Engineers J V v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of condonation of delay in filing income tax return, directing fresh consideration with due regard to genuine hardship and natural justice.
Vita Nagar Parishad, Vita v. Tanaji Ramchandra Kadam
The Bombay High Court held that services rendered on daily wage basis qualify as pensionable service upon permanent absorption, and refusal to grant pension on this ground constitutes unfair labor practice.
The Commissioner of Customs (Import) v. Air India Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that redemption fine and penalty under the Customs Act cannot be imposed when confiscation is set aside and goods are not released under bond.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Williamson Magor and Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that disputes arising from a banking company's investment agreement involving a Put Option are arbitrable and not barred by the exclusive jurisdiction of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, and appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondents.
Aslam Salim Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court ordered concurrent sentences and release on undergone sentence in 41 theft cases, holding that failure to exercise discretion under Section 427(1) CrPC led to a miscarriage of justice.
Taluka Mohol, Dist. Solapur v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
The High Court upheld the disciplinary enquiry findings against a bus conductor for misappropriation, dismissed interim relief, and ruled that non-examination of passengers is not fatal to the enquiry's validity.
Mahesh Gupta v. Income Tax Settlement Commission
The Bombay High Court held that payment of additional tax and interest on income disclosed in settlement applications before the deadline satisfies statutory requirements, and abatement of such applications without prior intimation of shortfall is erroneous.
The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. H.D. Trivedi
The Bombay High Court upheld the Income Tax authorities' calculation of disputed tax under the Kar Vivadh Samadhan Scheme, including deduction of tax refund and interest, dismissing the petition challenging the tax payable determination.
Hotel Avion Private Ltd v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to the auction sale of Hotel Jal property under the MPID Act, holding that the auction was conducted in compliance with Supreme Court guidelines and auction terms, and extensions for payment were valid.
Mukand Limited v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment beyond four years is invalid without failure to disclose material facts, quashing the notice issued to Mukand Limited.
Dr. Shivraj Chhotulal Pataria v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the cancellation of hospital registration and permanent sealing for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under the Bombay Nursing Home Registration Act, 1949.
Vaishali Ukha Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Court upheld the Education Department's rejection of approval for the petitioner's appointment due to procedural lapses but directed the Management to reinstate her and bear salary costs as her service was treated as regular and permanent.
Indu Sridharan Pillai v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld rejection of approval for a temporary teacher's appointment due to procedural lapses but directed her reinstatement and salary payment by the Management.
Priti Rakesh Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Court upheld rejection of approval due to procedural lapses but directed reinstatement and salary payment to a teacher whose services were held to be regular and permanent due to Management’s failure.
Joya Vrushal Chaudhari v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the Education Department’s rejection of approval for a teacher’s appointment due to procedural lapses but directed the Management to reinstate her and bear salary costs, holding the State not liable.
Harshada Pankaj Naik v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Court upheld rejection of approval for a temporary teacher's appointment due to procedural lapses but directed her reinstatement and salary payment by the Management as per prior orders treating her as permanent.
Shineshilpi Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed under Section 256 CrPC for non-appearance of the complainant on two dates, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and balancing expeditious trial with natural justice.
Pranav Sadashiv Lad v. Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee, Kolhapur
The Bombay High Court held that a petitioner cannot change his caste claim after a valid caste certificate is granted, dismissing his challenge and upholding the certificate's finality to protect public policy on reservations.
Vijay Babarao Shende v. Maharashtra Public Service Commission
The Bombay High Court upheld the MPSC's lawful shortlisting and selection process for Deputy Director posts, dismissing the petitioner's challenge based on non-application of migration principle and shortlisting criteria.