High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
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.
Shubham Suresh Bhotmange v. The Secretary Maharashtra Public Service Commission & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a corrigendum restoring the original physical test marking scheme in a recruitment process, ruling that such restoration before the test is conducted does not amount to impermissible change of rules mid-process.
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.
Kalpesh Shantikumar Mehta & Ors. v. NKGSB Co-op. Bank Ltd and Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that an arbitrator appointed by the statutory Central Registrar under the MSCS Act is not disqualified by multiple appointments under clause 22 of the Arbitration Act's Fifth Schedule, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to terminate the arbitrator's mandate.
Prakash Krishnavtar Bhardwaj v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1)
The Bombay High Court held that an unsigned notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act is invalid, vitiating reassessment proceedings initiated thereon and quashed the impugned notices and orders.
Freedom City Ventures v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a bona fide correction to the applicant's name in a timely refund application for stamp duty relates back to the original filing date, entitling the petitioner to a refund for an unexecuted development agreement.
Hanif Musa Kazi v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Collector's order disqualifying a municipal councillor for six years following invalidation of his caste certificate, affirming the statutory authority and procedural validity of such disqualification under the Maharashtra Municipal Councils Act, 1965.
Priti Subhashrao Sawake v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that wait list candidates have no right to appointment beyond advertised vacancies and upheld cancellation of the wait list, dismissing the petition challenging Rule 53(c) of its service rules.
VERSUS
The Bombay High Court held that once advertised vacancies are filled, the wait list expires and candidates on it have no right to appointment against subsequent vacancies.
Deepti Kavit Ved v. District Collector Borivali & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that the limitation period for refund of stamp duty is extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic as per Supreme Court directions, quashing the Collector's rejection and directing reconsideration of the refund claim.
Eknath Dada Thorat v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a caste certificate scrutiny committee's decision must be signed by all members as mandated by Supreme Court directions and Government Resolution, quashing a decision signed by only two members and remanding for fresh consideration.
Sameer Shashikant Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, holding that the certified birth certificate and DNA evidence conclusively proved the victim's age and appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Nitin Pandurang Shejwal v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the Tribunal’s reference of conflicting recruitment cases to a larger Bench despite procedural irregularities in recalling its earlier order, directing maintenance of service status quo pending final decision.
Azaria corp LLP v. Deputy Commissioner of State Tax
The Bombay High Court allowed restoration of GST registration cancelled for non-filing of returns upon full payment of dues, emphasizing proportionality and mutual interest of taxpayer and revenue.