High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Airoli Neha Apartment Co-op. Housing Society Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Registrar and Hon’ble Minister lack jurisdiction to de-register a cooperative society on grounds of unauthorized construction, which fall within the exclusive domain of Planning Authorities or Civil Courts.
Mohammad Rafique Ansar Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, applying Supreme Court precedents permitting quashing in such cases.
Kiritkumar B. Shah v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compensation for land acquired in 1983 due to unexplained delay of over 36 years and upheld the finality of the earlier dismissal, holding that statutory remedies and limitation periods bar such claims under Article 226.
Mahesh Govind Kargutkar v. The Liquidator, Bhandari Co-op. Bank Ltd
The Bombay High Court quashed a Section 88 inquiry holding bank employees and directors liable for financial loss due to loan fraud, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedure, natural justice, and proper attribution of liability.
Pushpa Laxman Vartak v. Circle Inspector, Manikpur and Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging orders rejecting injunction over a disputed right of way, holding that suppression of prior litigation and finality of statutory orders disentitle the petitioner from interim relief.
Bajaj Electricals Limited v. Chanda S. Khetawat & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that the MSMED Act's dispute resolution mechanism overrides an existing arbitration agreement, dismissing the applicant's plea for appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration Act.
Nivrutti D. Ghogare & Ors. v. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Mumbai & Ors.
The court held that compensation for land excluded from an acquisition agreement must be determined under Section 33(3) of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, quashing the award made under Section 33(2) without such agreement.
Samidha Nimkar v. Somaiya Vidyavihar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed administrative orders rejecting a teacher's appointment approval for being arbitrary, unreasonable, and violative of natural justice, directing approval and payment of arrears.
Ganpat Govind Shigvan v. Preeti Paresh Shah
The Bombay High Court held that a civil court has jurisdiction to try a possession suit founded on title against a defendant claiming to be a gratuitous licensee, rejecting the plea that the Small Causes Court has exclusive jurisdiction under Section 41 of the Presidency Small Causes Court Act.
Aman Builders and Developers, Goa v. Guddu S. Malha
Second Appeals under Section 58 of the RERA Act concerning real estate projects in Goa must be filed at the High Court of Bombay at Goa and not at its Principal Seat in Mumbai.
Shital Anna Walawade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that petitioners are entitled to compensation under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act for alternate land accepted by the State where compensation was not paid before the Act's commencement, rejecting their claim for rental compensation.
G M Heights LLP v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a single tenant cannot obstruct redevelopment or dictate its nature, and the Municipal Corporation must grant commencement certificate without requiring consent from all tenants if alternate accommodation is offered.
M/s. Venus Rubber Works v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that a tenant in lawful possession under pending litigation is entitled to trade license renewal without furnishing landlord's NOC or property documents maintained by the Corporation.
Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Doodh Utpadak Sangh Ltd. Kolhapur v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a Test Audit ordered by an authorised Officer on Special Duty under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, dismissing the petition challenging the audit's legality and sufficiency of material.
Anuja Arun Redij v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the State must pay compensation for death caused by a wild animal attack, rejecting procedural grounds for denial and affirming the constitutional right to life under Article 21.
Asian Paints Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment for AY 2013-14, holding that the Assessing Officer failed to satisfy jurisdictional requirements under section 147 as the petitioner had disclosed all material facts during the original assessment.
Asian Paints Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2014-15, holding that full and true disclosure of material facts by the assessee precludes reassessment.
Saurashtra Infra & Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of assessment under section 147 after four years requires clear proof of failure to disclose material facts, and that a Container Freight Station qualifies for deduction under section 80IA(4), quashing the reassessment notice and order.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-6 v. Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, upholding the ITAT's decision allowing deduction under section 80IA(4) to a State Government undertaking operating an Inland Container Depot near JNPT despite absence of a Port Authority certificate.
MA Multi-Infra Development Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court quashed a notice issued under section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of proper sanction under section 151(1), holding that the Relaxation Act does not alter the sanctioning authority or limitation period for the assessment year 2015-16.