High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
D.S. Karant v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the disciplinary charges against an IRS officer but modified the penalty to reduce him by one rank instead of two, ensuring proportionality and adherence to natural justice.
Zishan Mukhtar Hussain Siddique v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR and charge-sheet under Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act for malafide invocation, holding that taking photos of a complaint inside a police station does not constitute spying or an offence under the Act.
Vijay Subhash Kore v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay by the detaining authority in deciding the petitioner's representation, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
Pune Municipal Corporation v. Moreshwar Ganesh Bhalerao & Pralhad Moreshwar Bhalerao
The Bombay High Court upheld the Small Causes Court's order reducing the Rateable Value of a commercial shop due to lack of proper notice and arbitrary fixation by the Municipal Corporation.
Chandulal Jorawarmal Mehta v. Mumbai Building Repair And Reconstruction Board
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a condition in redevelopment NOCs requiring reimbursement of expenses by developers, rejecting claims of double taxation and lack of statutory authority under the MHADA Act.
Awadesh Singh Yadav & Ors v Labour Enforcement Officer Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Ors
The High Court held that denial of proper representation vitiated the domestic enquiry, quashed the approval of dismissal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, resulting in automatic reinstatement of workmen with back wages.
The Principal Commissioner of Customs (General) v. Mahavir Logistics
The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT's order setting aside the revocation of a Customs Broker's license on grounds of proportionality while affirming penalty and forfeiture, emphasizing judicial review of punishment under Customs Broker Licensing Regulations.
Mohammad Azad Alam Diljad Ansari v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified the appellant’s conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to attempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 IPC, reducing the sentence accordingly due to lack of requisite intention.
Chandrakant Alias Chandar Basu Chavan v. The Commissioner Of Police & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay in deciding the detainee's representation, affirming the constitutional right under Article 22(5) for expeditious consideration.
Sheikhah Fadiah Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah v. Sanjay Mishrimal Punamiya
The Bombay High Court held that forged tenancy agreements executed after the landlord's death do not confer rights, declared the Defendants trespassers, and granted equitable relief including appointment of a Court Receiver and mesne profits to the Plaintiff.
M/s. Renaissance Global Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that import of finished jewellery for remaking within SEZs is permitted under the SEZ Act, and Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to impose penalties or confiscate such goods under the Customs Act.
Santu Sukhdeo Jaibhave & Ors. v. Nashik Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure to initiate acquisition within the statutory period after a valid Purchase Notice under Section 127 of the MRTP Act causes reservation of land to lapse, and a Draft Revised Development Plan not yet sanctioned cannot invalidate such notice.
Devendra Ramlal Bidlan v. Commissioner of Police Pune City & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay in considering the detainee's representation and failure to furnish vital documents, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
QED Properties Private Limited v. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a conditional Letter of Acceptance is not a concluded contract and its bona fide cancellation by a government undertaking is not arbitrary or illegal.
Anjali Vilas Deshpande & Ors. v. Prabha Rajendra Gupta & Ors.
The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that the deceased's income should be determined based on Form 16, including future prospects, and awarded appropriate amounts for loss of consortium and other conventional heads.
Dr. Anand Teltumbde v. National Investigation Agency & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the bail plea of Dr. Anand Teltumbde in a UAP Act case, holding that reasonable grounds exist to believe the accusations against him are prima facie true under Section 43-D.
Ganesh Sidhanth Khilare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an education authority cannot review or cancel an appointment approval without fraud or misrepresentation and directed entry of the petitioner's name in the Shalarth ID system.
Sabita Patra and ors v. The State of Maharashtra and anr
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging outrage of modesty under Section 354 IPC, holding the complaint to be malicious and the allegations unsubstantiated, thereby preventing abuse of process of law.
Anand Apparao Mane v. The State of Maharashtra; Ravi Narayan Mane v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in sudden fight and heat of passion without premeditation.
Stanislaus J.T. D’Souza v. Federick Cyril Braganza
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of late-stage amendment and Commissioner appointment applications in a long-pending eviction suit, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent abuse and uphold bonafide requirement principles.