High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
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.
M/s. Tri-Parulex Fire Protection System v. M/s. CTR Manufacturing Industries Private Limited
The Bombay High Court set aside an interim injunction against the appellant, holding that mere use of differential relay with Buchholz relay and circuit breaker does not infringe the respondent’s patent claiming novelty in a specific sequence of signals.
HSBC PI Holdings (Mauritius) Limited v. Avitel Post Studioz Limited and others
The Bombay High Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award, rejecting respondents' bias objections based on non-disclosure by arbitrators under the IBA guidelines and Indian law.
Rohan Vishwanath Khedekar v. Devgad Jamsande Nagarpanchayat & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that refusal to permit cross-examination in municipal councillor disqualification proceedings violates natural justice and quashed the disqualification order, remanding the matter for fresh hearing with opportunity to cross-examine witnesses.
Concord Co-operative Housing Society v. Amedmal Indrabhan Bhatewada
The Bombay High Court held that an application under Section 54 CPC to send a partition decree to the Collector is a ministerial act not barred by limitation, affirming the Collector's power to effect partition under a final decree in estates assessed to Government revenue.
M/s. Ajay Industrial Corporation Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs
The Bombay High Court held that an importer is entitled to refund of customs duty paid on goods never received due to loss before clearance, directing Customs to refund with interest despite inter-departmental disputes.
Taher Fakhruddin Saheb v. Mufaddal Burhanuddin Saifuddin
The Bombay High Court dismissed the suit challenging the succession to the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq, holding that the Plaintiff failed to prove a valid and irrevocable nass appointment, thereby upholding the Defendant's claim.
Mumbai Electric Employees Union v. The Additional Labour Commissioner
The Bombay High Court held that a registered wage agreement with a representative union governs contract workers' wages, precluding non-members from claiming equal wages under Maharashtra Rules, 1971, absent substantial similarity in work performed.