High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Narayani Trexim Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that extensions granted by CIDCO altered the original payment schedule by novation, precluding cancellation of allotment for delayed payment once the lease premium and delayed charges were paid, and set aside the termination and forfeiture of earnest money.
Atur Park-4 Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking acquisition and compensation for a Development Plan road strip, holding that prior exemption orders, written assurances, and occupation certificates estop the petitioner from belatedly claiming compensation under the Fair Compensation Act.
Sabita Rajesh Narang v. Sandeep Gopal Raheja & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a suit as barred by limitation and the Benami Act based on pleadings and admissions, holding that preliminary issues under Section 9A CPC can be decided without evidence if parties consent.
Vishal Kanhaiyalal Shrimali v. Union Territory of Daman and Diu
The Bombay High Court quashed detention orders passed under the PASA Act for lack of material and non-application of mind, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards in preventive detention cases.
The State of Maharashtra v. Baburao Tayappa Mhetre
The High Court allowed the State's appeal, convicting a public servant and an abettor for corruption offences, holding that instructing another to accept bribe does not absolve liability and minor witness variances do not warrant acquittal.
Sandoz Private Limited v. Bhartiya Kamgar Karmachari Mahasangh
The Bombay High Court held that retrenchment during pending conciliation proceedings without authority's permission violates Section 33(1)(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and constitutes unfair labour practice, dismissing the writ petition challenging interim relief protecting workmen.
Dhanraj Balkrishna Khond v. Jagannath Sudam Sonawane
The High Court upheld acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to non-issuance of statutory notice within the prescribed period from the date of knowledge of cheque dishonour.
Jalindar Baburao Munjal v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the retirement age of Leading Fireman/Tandel in Pune Municipal Corporation is 58 years as per the Recruitment Rules, 2014, which supersede the earlier Service Regulations, 1954.
Tikona Infinet Private Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court quashed a show cause notice seeking recovery of input tax credit for non-electronic filing of Form GST ITC-02 when the GST portal was non-functional, holding manual filing valid under such circumstances.
M/s. Raj Exports v. The State of Maharashtra & Dharamchand Pukhraj Jeewawat
The Bombay High Court held that a solitary loan transaction without a money lending license does not bar prosecution under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act when a cheque is issued towards discharge of an existing liability.
Vishal @ Sagar Haribhau Nanaware @ Gurav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the life imprisonment convictions of four accused for murder based on reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting challenges based on minor contradictions and procedural discrepancies.
Chandan Shantaram Gunjal v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing ONGC to permit the petitioner to join despite non-submission of NOC at document verification, holding that such technical violation without mala fide cannot justify denial of appointment.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Aman Sanjay Tak
The Bombay High Court held that medical reimbursement received under a separate Mediclaim Policy cannot be deducted from compensation awarded by the insurer of the offending vehicle in a motor accident claim.
The Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation v. Mr. Shrinivasan Ramchandra Pai
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal of Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation, upholding the Tribunal's award of compensation based on credible eyewitness testimony identifying the BEST bus as the offending vehicle despite registration number discrepancies.
M/s. P. P. Associate v. Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Clause 3.0(vi) of the 2016 TDR regulations, holding that lawful possession taken before the notification excludes entitlement to additional TDR under the new scheme.
Chinmay Gurunath Parale v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the reservation for a children's play park lapsed under Section 127 of the MRTP Act due to non-acquisition within statutory time after a valid purchase notice by the landowner.
Keyur Kiritkumar Modi; Jugal Bhupendralal Modi; Bhimesh Narendra Mehta v. The State of Maharashtra; Ramesh Kashinath Bhosale
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against builders in a flat sale dispute, holding that the allegations constituted a civil dispute and did not disclose any offence under the IPC.
Mayur Arun Tapase v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed writ petitions directing the State Government to appoint petitioners to police motor transport posts, holding that experience and ability requirements must be read conjunctively and that the State Government exceeded its authority in declaring them ineligible after MPSC's recommendation.
Swapnil Baban Shinde v. State of Maharashtra and Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the invalidation of the petitioner's caste certificate claiming Kunbi caste due to failure to prove direct genealogical connection despite court-ordered vigilance inquiry.
Metallurgical Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking renewal of a radioactive residue disposal agreement, holding no legal obligation or legitimate expectation arose against the government, and administrative discretion in such matters is not subject to mandamus absent arbitrariness.