High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Corona Remedies Private Limited v. Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
The Bombay High Court allowed Corona's appeal, holding that concurrent registration under Section 28(3) of the Trade Marks Act bars infringement claims between similar registered pharmaceutical trademarks and that no passing off or confusion arose from the use of the mark "STIMULET".
M/s. Instakart Services Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a logistics service provider delivering goods sold on an e-commerce platform is neither a dealer nor importer under Maharashtra LBT laws and is not liable to register or pay Local Body Tax.
Vijay Jagannath Salvi v. Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court held that revocation of permission to hold a Body Building Competition on grounds of the Model Code of Conduct was arbitrary and unsustainable, emphasizing the need for valid grounds and hearing before administrative cancellation.
Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of a two- and three-wheeler aggregator license application due to non-compliance and absence of State policy, holding that no aggregator can operate without a valid license under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Ram @ Pappu Arun Kore v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld a preventive detention order under the M.P.D.A. Act, ruling that the petitioner’s violent acts disturbed public order and that procedural requirements were complied with.
Sara Chemicals and Consultants v. Deepak Nitrite Limited
The Bombay High Court held that an arbitral order passed under Section 19 relating to procedural disclosure is not appealable under Section 37, dismissing the petition challenging disclosure of equipment component details claimed confidential by the petitioner.
Udayraj Babaso Patil v. Pramod Babaso Patil
The High Court allowed the writ petition restoring the Trial Court's order permitting the petitioner to complete construction on his notionally partitioned share of the suit property, holding that exclusive possession and use can be recognized despite absence of physical partition under statutory bar.
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.
Ram Shridhar Chimurkar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a child adopted by the widow after the death of a government employee is not entitled to family pension under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.
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.