High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
Vilas Ashok Aawale v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to material inconsistencies between its English and Marathi versions, violating the detenu's constitutional right to effective representation under Article 22(5).
Brihanmumbai Police Karmachari Sahakari Pat Sanstha Maryadit v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the revision order exonerating a cooperative society office bearer from sole liability for financial loss caused by fraudulent loans, emphasizing collective responsibility and authorized cheque signing.
Sukumar Bhoja Shetty v. Ganapal Bhoja Shetty
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking stay of execution of a final partition decree on the ground that a separate Testamentary Suit propounding a Will filed belatedly cannot override an unchallenged final decree.
Usha Hiralal Kanojia v. Jayshree Mangesh Chauhan
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonor case, holding that the accused successfully rebutted the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by adducing positive evidence.
Shriprakash Ramshringar Pandey v. Income Tax Officer – 14(3)(4), Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment beyond four years is impermissible without failure to disclose material facts, and a mere change of opinion does not justify reopening under section 147.
Prakash B. Kamat v. Principal Commissioner of Income-tax-10 & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a director of a private company cannot be held liable for the company's tax dues under Section 179(1) of the Income Tax Act without proof of gross neglect or misfeasance and quashed tax recovery orders against a director removed prior to the demand.
Girish Vinodchandra Dhruva and Ors. v. Smt. Neena Paresh Shah and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld a decree for specific performance of a sale agreement, holding that the power of attorney holder was competent to testify, time was essence of the contract, and the Plaintiffs were ready and willing to perform their obligations.