High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
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.
Ghanshyam Hari Pagare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted a Talathi accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt amid contradictions and procedural lapses.
PSP Projects Limited v. Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court held that an arbitration clause restricting a party's choice of arbitrator to a limited panel provided unilaterally violates Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, and the respondent forfeited its right to appoint an arbitrator by failing to do so timely, directing constitution of a three-member arbitral tribunal.
Nitin Baban Pawar v. The Commissioner of Police
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order against a petitioner already in custody, holding that detention requires cogent material showing a real possibility of bail and likelihood of prejudicial activity upon release.
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the time limit for filing written statements under Order 8 Rule 1 CPC is directory, allowing courts discretion to condone delay in exceptional cases to prevent miscarriage of justice.
A.H Wadia Trust v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquisition of slum property under the Slums Act, holding that natural justice principles require assessing bona fide interest and capability to develop, and upheld acquisition to facilitate slum rehabilitation.
Zenobia Poonawala v. Rustom Ginwalla and others
The Bombay High Court upheld arbitral awards relying on an auditor's report without examining the auditor as a witness, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and procedural safeguards under Section 26.
Dr. Ravindra Rajaram Patil v. Yuvraj Appaso Neharkar
The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s rejection of temporary injunction against lawful construction on disputed land, emphasizing the need for prima facie ownership and valid development permissions under statutory procedures.
Rahul Giridhar Pathade v. The Collector of Nasik & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the grant and shifting of a CL III liquor license, holding the petitioner lacked locus standi and the licensing authorities had followed due process.
Bagmane Developers Pvt Ltd v. Future Sector Land Developers LLP & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a suit concerning immovable property situated in Bengaluru must be filed in the court having jurisdiction over that property under Section 16(d) CPC, and the proviso to Section 16 cannot independently confer jurisdiction on the Pune court.
Uttam Anna Lande v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on a truthful dying declaration recorded by a Police Officer, rejecting the appellant's claim of accidental burns and lack of intent.
Pradeep Rameshwar Sharma v. National Investigating Agency & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a conspiracy and murder case under the NIA Act, holding that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case warranting denial of bail.
M/s. Bhimale and Sons v. Moti Dinshaw Irani & Ors.
The High Court upheld eviction of defendants as unlawful subtenants on grounds of unlawful subletting and rent default, rejecting their claim of direct tenancy and dismissing plaintiffs' writ petition challenging cross-objections.
M/s. Bhimale and Sons v. Moti Dinshaw Irani
The Court upheld eviction of Defendant Nos. 2 and 3 as unlawful subtenants, rejecting their claim of direct tenancy with Plaintiffs, and affirmed that landlord-tenant relationship, not ownership, governs eviction under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.