High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Manekbben Rama Tandel & Dharmesh Sukkar Tandel v. The Collector, Daman & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed land acquisition notifications and awards for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing strict adherence to Sections 4, 6, 11, and 15 for valid acquisition.
Radheshyam Jangad v. Shanti Pralhad Sakla & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a purported oral judgment and related documents were forged, recalled earlier orders, stayed proceedings, and directed criminal action for fabrication of court records affecting administration of justice.
Siemens Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that unreasonable delay of nearly ten years in completing assessment proceedings under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation (Cess on Entry of Goods) Rules, 1996 renders such assessment liable to be quashed.
Shelton Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that NMMC cannot reserve CIDCO-vested plots without statutory procedure, affirming petitioners' allotments and directing CIDCO to accept lease premium payments without penalties following Supreme Court dismissal of related SLPs.
Mira Bhayander Mahanagarpalika Shramik Karmachari Sahakari Patsanstha Limited v. The Divisional Joint Registrar, Konkan
The Bombay High Court held that deregistration of a cooperative society under Section 21A requires specific statutory grounds and cannot be based on economic viability or name similarity alone, upholding the petitioner's right to registration subject to conditions.
M/s. Bhima Mahabharat Builders and Developers v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the appellate authority under Section 47 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 lacks jurisdiction to determine buffer zones for Solid Waste Management Projects, which must be fixed following the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and set aside the 2016 order fixing a reduced buffer zone.
Pinkesh Dhiraj Patel & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that prima facie evidence of an overt act with knowledge likely to cause death warrants trial under Section 304 IPC and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings.
Arvind Narayan Golande v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that lawful acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act vests ownership in the government despite absence of a Section 9(3) order under the Maharashtra Land Requisition Act, dismissing petitioners' claims based on delay and procedural irregularities.
Golden Star Marine FZE v. GAC Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that an agent's indemnity claim for port dues is a maritime claim under the Admiralty Act, validating the vessel's arrest and sale and permitting partial release of security to the port.
Shubhangi Vitthal Kamodkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed substitution of the petitioner's name in place of her brother's on the compassionate appointment waitlist, holding that rigid adherence to Government Resolution restrictions cannot defeat the policy's purpose.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission v. Ruchita Vasant Somane
The Bombay High Court held that prescribed educational qualifications in recruitment rules must be strictly complied with and the Tribunal erred in equating a Change of Faculty Test to a Bachelor’s degree absent express equivalence.
Maherban Hasan Babu Khan v. The State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of POCSO and IPC sexual offences due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim was a minor below 18 years of age.
Indian Performing Right Society Limited v. Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that the 2012 amendments to the Copyright Act do not confer new substantive rights on authors of original works to claim royalties on sound recordings, upholding the established Supreme Court precedent and dismissing IPRS's interim relief applications.
Khilari Rajendra Eknath and Others v. The State of Maharashtra and Others
The Bombay High Court held that employees whose recruitment process commenced before 01.11.2005 are entitled to the Old Pension Scheme despite appointment after that date, aligning with Central Government policy and rejecting delay objections.
Indian Performing Right Society Limited v. Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that the 2012 amendments to the Copyright Act do not confer new substantive rights to authors of original works to claim royalties on sound recordings communicated to the public, dismissing IPRS's interim relief applications.
Dr. Dhananjay Patil v. The Honourable Minister of Industries & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging allotment of industrial land to a partnership firm, holding that the petitioner’s claim based on right of first refusal was barred by constructive res judicata and his conduct in the tender process precluded relief.
Prakash G. Patel v. The Land Acquisition Collector
The Bombay High Court held that substantial modifications to a land acquisition Award beyond clerical corrections under Section 33 of the 2013 Act are illegal, quashed such modifications, and allowed restoration and compensation for unlawful demolition.
Maharashtra Rajya Rashtriya Kamgar Sangh (INTUC) v. M/s. Exide Industris Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the employer's right to transfer employees to a newly established plant under an express transferability clause, dismissing allegations of mala fide and unfair labour practice.
Prasanna Laxmikant Joshi & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that spousal consent is not required under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 for organ donation between near relatives and allowed a kidney transplant despite the donor's estranged spouse's objections.
Tadavi Yasin Supdu & Ors. v. The Additional Collector, Raigad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that land valuation for payment of consideration under Section 36-A MLR Code must be based on the ready reckoner rates prevailing on the date of application when delay in processing is not attributable to the applicant.