High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Prabhavati Prabhakar Shinde v. Prakash Ramchandra Jadhav
The High Court held that objections to pecuniary jurisdiction must be raised at the earliest stage and that failure to frame valuation issues does not vitiate a decree absent failure of justice, allowing the appeal and directing fresh adjudication on merits.
Sahyadri Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of an Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum issued in 2003 and its lawful transfer, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on non-commencement of production and minimum distance norms under the Sugarcane Control Order.
Dinesh Madhukar Parshetye v. Abhay Shridhar Shetye
The Bombay High Court revoked probate granted on a Will obtained by fraudulent misrepresentations concealing legal heirs, holding such probate a nullity under Section 263(b) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Anita Digambar Jadhav
The High Court upheld the entitlement of a niece as the nominated legal heir to receive Provident Fund and gratuity dues of a deceased employee under the Payment of Gratuity Act and Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing the Municipal Corporation's challenge.
Kum. Yasmin Salim Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of a Muslim petitioner’s caste certificate claim by the Caste Scrutiny Committee, holding that the Vigilance Cell report was inconclusive and the Committee’s reasoned order was lawful.
Dilip Pandurang Thopate v. Ashokrao V. Thopate & Ors.
The High Court upheld the disqualification of the petitioner from a cooperative society election under Section 73-CA of the MCS Act, affirming the admissibility of RTI-obtained documents and limiting interference under Article 227 to cases of no evidence or perversity.
Mohd. Shoab Shaukatali Mansuri v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant due to serious doubts in witness identification and insecure seizure of firearms, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Hiralal Surajkaran Surana v. The Chief Officer, Manmad Municipal Council
The Bombay High Court held that new Development Control Rules do not apply to pending layout proposals sanctioned under old rules prior to their commencement, directing final layout sanction accordingly.
Himmat Dalichand Mali v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The court dismissed the petition seeking antedating of promotion and seniority correction, holding that disciplinary penalties and delay in representation bar such relief.
Shri Vignahar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Bhima Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.
The High Court upheld the appellate court's decision that a co-operative society's dispute filed by its Managing Director was maintainable despite initial technical objections on authorization, and dismissed the petition challenging the monetary award.
National Highways Authority of India v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed NHAI to execute the Vadodara Mumbai Expressway project involving limited mangrove felling within CRZ-IA, affirming permissible development under sustainable development principles and CRZ Notification.
Vijay Suryakant Kakade v. Anushka Vijay Kakade
The Bombay High Court held that proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act can be transferred to the Family Court where related matrimonial proceedings are pending, without depriving parties of their statutory appeal rights or right to speedy justice.
M/s Railroad Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. v. The Branch Manager, Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not maintainable for contractual disputes involving disputed facts and monetary claims where an alternative civil remedy exists, dismissing the petition challenging the Banking Ombudsman's order.
MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd & Anr v South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the statutory recovery proceedings by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation against MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd, dismissing writ challenges to distress warrants and attachment notices issued within its jurisdiction.
ILA Biomarine Private Limited v. The Union of India and Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a customs adjudication order passed by an officer who did not conduct the hearing, holding it violated natural justice and directed fresh adjudication.
Ashalata Prabhakar Joshi @ Dikshit v. Varadoli Agrofarms Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the regularization of an agricultural land sale under amended Section 84C of the Maharashtra Tenancy Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the transfer lacking prior permission under Section 63.
M/s. Ashok Commercial Enterprises & Ors. v. Rajesh Jugraj Madhani
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of summary judgment in a commercial suit based on Bills of Exchange, holding that triable issues including limitation preclude summary disposal under Order XIII-A of the CPC.
V Hotels Ltd v. Siddhivinayak Realties Pvt Ltd
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal restoring the arbitral award that held the respondent repudiated the contract, clarifying that mere delay pending a CBI inquiry does not constitute repudiation and emphasizing limited judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Vaishali Ravindra Joshi v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of petitioners' claim for ante-dating their postal assistant appointments, holding that mere existence of vacancies does not confer a right to appointment absent government approval.
The State of Maharashtra v. Sanjay Dinkarrao Mankar
The High Court upheld the administrative tribunal's order restoring an officer's posting, ruling that oral stay of posting orders is ineffective and misconduct allegations do not justify cancellation of valid postings.