High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Indusind Bank Ltd. v. Income Tax Settlement Commission & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that interest on Government securities accrues only on specified due dates, set aside the Settlement Commission’s order taxing accrued but not due interest, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with reasons.
Nutan Jaibharat Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra Legal Department
The Bombay High Court set aside a Co-operative Court order restraining a housing society from finalizing redevelopment agreements, affirming the society's adherence to statutory procedures and democratic decision-making under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.
Shahazada Alisagar Bhaisaheb Kalimuddin v. Joint Charity Commissioner, Greater Mumbai
The High Court quashed a composite order under Section 41D of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act for failure to serve and hear all trustees individually, mandating strict compliance with procedural safeguards before suspending or removing trustees.
Suneel Dattatraya Mogre v. Prabhakar Baburao Thorat
The Bombay High Court granted conditional leave to defend in a summary suit based on a dishonoured cheque, applying the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act but requiring the Defendant to deposit a substantial sum to proceed.
P. G. Foils Ltd v. Director General (Special Safeguards)
The Bombay High Court held that safeguard duty cannot be collected without rules for assessment and collection, directed final assessment without interest, and upheld interim protections granted to the importer.
M/s. API Civilcon Private Limited v. Municipal Commissioner
The Bombay High Court held that defects cited in a tender were curable and ordered refund of the withheld 10% Earnest Money Deposit to the petitioner.
Jayendra Chandulal Thakkar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging confiscation of undeclared foreign currency and penalty under the Customs Act, upholding concurrent findings of the Customs authorities and rejecting procedural and factual contentions.
Goutam Gopal Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 335 and 452 IPC based on reliable injured witness testimony, corroborated medical and circumstantial evidence, and admissible discovery under Section 27 Evidence Act.
Hemant Dhirajlal Banker v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed FIRs and MCOC Act proceedings against Hemant and Meenakshi Banker, holding that the essential ingredients of extortion and organized crime offences were not prima facie made out.
Commissioner Of Income Tax (IT) - 2 v. M/s Citicorp Investment Bank (Singapore) Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the ITAT order granting exemption of capital gains under Article 13(4) of the India-Singapore DTAA without applying the repatriation limitation under Article 24, relying on a certificate from Singapore tax authorities confirming taxation of worldwide income.
Commissioner of Income Tax (IT)-2 v. M/s. Colgate Palmolive Marketing SDN BHD
The Bombay High Court upheld the ITAT ruling that payments for access to a SAP system do not constitute taxable royalty under the Income Tax Act for AY 1999-2000, and without a Permanent Establishment in India, business profits are not taxable under the India-Malaysia DTAA.
Chandrakant Nivrutti Pagar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted a Talathi accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of reliable evidence for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Moinuddin Pashamiya Shaikh v. Slum Rehabilitation Authority
The Bombay High Court directs strict enforcement against illegal occupation and trafficking of slum rehabilitation tenements, mandates fixing of transit rent, and emphasizes constitutional and statutory compliance in slum redevelopment schemes.
Manjula D. Rita v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax 12, Mumbai
The High Court quashed orders holding a deceased Director liable under Section 179 of the Income Tax Act for non-recovery of tax dues due to failure to serve notice and provide opportunity, emphasizing procedural fairness and statutory compliance.
Shri Rajendra v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's interim order reinstating Respondent No. 2 to a post already taken over by the petitioner, holding that interim mandatory injunctions require a strong case and the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction.
Dr. Ravindra alias Satish Vithal Rananavare v. Avinash Vithal Rananavare
The Bombay High Court dismissed the testamentary petition, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove due execution of the Will under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act amid suspicious circumstances and inadequate evidence.
PVR Ltd. v. Proetus Ventures LLP
The Bombay High Court held that jurisdiction lies in Maharashtra despite a Delhi jurisdiction clause, partners of an LLP are not personally liable absent wrongful acts, and granted summary decree against the LLP for unpaid invoices.
Omprakash Nagoja v. Ranger Forest, Bombay Range Office
The Bombay High Court upheld the Forest Department's authority to levy transit fees on imported timber transported from JNPT port to C.F.S. Mulund under the Indian Forest Act and Bombay Forest Rules, dismissing the petition challenging the demand.
Pandit @ Baban Chimaji Bhutekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, sentencing them accordingly and ordering their release after considering the evidence and legal principles.
Shree Nasik Panchavati Panjrapole v. The District Collector
The Bombay High Court quashed the land acquisition award for failure to provide mandatory 30-day notice and personal hearing under the 2013 Act, emphasizing the essential right to be heard before deprivation of property.