High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Akash Dipak Atole & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Education Department to approve the junior clerk appointment, holding that administrative delay cannot justify refusal when the management complies with staffing norms and procedures.
Kumar Gorakhnath Shinde and Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The Bombay High Court Larger Bench held that independent councillors forming a post-poll Aghadi under Section 63(2B) of the Maharashtra Municipalities Act are fully governed by the anti-defection provisions of the Maharashtra Local Authority Members’ Disqualification Act, 1986.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) Pune v. Punit Chettiar alias Punit Balan
The Bombay High Court upheld the ITAT's order allowing the assessee's deduction under Section 80IA(4)(iii) based on Central Government approval for an Industrial Park, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Golden Legend Leasing and Finance Ltd. v. Dilip Manohar Amladi
The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Rent Control Act applies to premises given on license and that exemption under Section 3(1)(b) does not extend to licenses, thereby upholding eviction of a company licensee with paid-up capital exceeding Rs. 1 crore.
Prasad Rajaram More v. The State of Maharashtra
The court dismissed the petition seeking approval and continuation of service for an employee who abandoned service mid-probation and whose appointment was refused due to reduction in establishment posts.
Smt. Sangita Vilas Kiwade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, and illegal money lending, affirming the reliability of child witness testimony after careful scrutiny.
Saurin Ketan Jariwala v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order granting Deemed Conveyance under MOFA, holding that the developer was a promoter obligated to transfer title despite contractual clauses reserving land rights.
Sheil Properties Private Limited v. Dani Wooltex Corporation
The Bombay High Court set aside the arbitrator's order terminating arbitration on alleged abandonment, holding that abandonment requires clear evidence and the arbitrator must actively manage proceedings.
Dr Pradeep Rangrao Nalawade v. Poona College of Pharmacy & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner’s service interruptions were condonable under pension rules, entitling him to pension benefits despite technical breaks and gaps exceeding one year initially.
Dinesh Sudam Patil & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an employee appointed on compassionate grounds who completed probation as a teacher with prior approval is entitled to continuity of service, and refusal by the Education Officer without statutory grounds is illegal.
Balaji Constructions v. Dattatraya Bapurao Ghadage
The High Court upheld the acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, ruling that complaints by unregistered firms are maintainable but the complainant must prove liability, and the accused can rebut the presumption under Section 139.
Rajan Sahadeo Ratul & Tulsuli Aikyavardhak Sangh v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure of the Education Department to nominate surplus candidates or respond timely permits school management to appoint teachers and directed approval of such appointment, quashing the refusal order.
Bhansali Industries v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court set aside an unreasoned GST adjudication order for failure to provide reasons and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording a personal hearing.
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Mina Kashinath Zanje & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award holding MSRTC liable for compensation to the deceased’s family, affirming that civil liability is independent of criminal acquittal and that full salary including family-benefiting allowances must be considered for compensation.
Pravinbhai Ratanji Lad and Ors. v. The Office of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority and Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a 34-year delayed writ petition challenging a slum declaration order for lack of locus, delay, and non-maintainability under Article 227, imposing exemplary costs on the petitioners.
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Limited v. Shankar G. Rane & Ors.
The insurer must indemnify third party claimants despite alleged invalid driving licence and may recover compensation from the insured owner under the pay and recover principle.
Bharat Parihar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that provisional attachment under Section 83 of the CGST Act ceases after one year unless a fresh order is passed, and Maharashtra GST authorities have jurisdiction to attach bank accounts outside the State in tax evasion cases.
Professor Gurdial Singh Sokhi & Ors. v. Neel Shantiniketan Co-operative Housing Society Limited and Anr.
The Bombay High Court upheld the majority-approved redevelopment agreement of a cooperative housing society, dismissing minority members' challenge and refusing injunction to stall redevelopment.
Shafiq Ali Haider v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected bail in a murder case where the accused's voluntary disclosure led to recovery of the deceased's body parts, establishing a strong prima facie case based on circumstantial evidence.
Ashutosh Yogesh Maneklal v. Lina Y. Maneklal
The High Court set aside the City Civil Court’s order permitting liquidation of company fixed deposits to pay property taxes without prior compliance with NCLT orders and restoration of diverted funds, emphasizing the importance of party conduct in granting equitable relief.