High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Chanda Kochhar v. ICICI Bank Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that ICICI Bank could treat Chanda Kochhar’s early retirement as termination for cause and revoke ESOPs and benefits based on post-retirement findings of gross misconduct, as the ESOP contract and employment contract are separate and the bank did not waive its rights.
Bank of Baroda v. Gujarat Cables and Enamelled Products Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court’s refusal to allow a bank to produce additional documents not filed with the Written Statement in a commercial suit, holding that mere inadvertence does not constitute reasonable cause under Order 11 Rule 10 CPC.
Kavita G. Rajani v. Samir N. Bhojwani
The Bombay High Court decreed the principal amounts in summary suits based on bills of exchange while granting unconditional leave to defend on interest claims, rejecting defences of running account and oral adjustment agreement without evidence.
Karan Vishnu Khandelwal v. Honourable Chairman / Secretary Vaikunth (Andheri) Cooperative Housing Society Ltd.
The High Court held that a nominee under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is entitled only to provisional membership until legal heirs establish their rights and quashed the order dismissing the petitioner's revision for lack of hearing.
Maharashtra State Wrestling Association v. Union of India and Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the Wrestling Federation of India's dissolution of the Maharashtra State Wrestling Association for violating natural justice and constitutional procedures.
Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. Sanjay Gangaram Dagade
The High Court held that Industrial Tribunals have jurisdiction to grant interim relief such as subsistence allowance during pendency of industrial disputes, but dismissal without inquiry does not automatically entitle employees to such allowance, and amounts deposited as interim relief must be preserved pending final adjudication.
Balaji Construction Company v. Anjusha Ajit Kadam & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the requirement for a promoter to pre-deposit the amount of interest payable under a MahaRERA order as a condition precedent to entertaining appeals under Section 43(5) of RERA, excluding interest during the moratorium period.
The Commissioner of Service Tax v. M/s. Surindra Engineering Co. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal for lack of jurisdiction under section 35L, upholding the CESTAT's view that laying pipelines is not taxable as erection, commissioning or installation service under the Finance Act.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -1 v. Nitin Ramdeoji Lohia
The High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of additions on alleged bogus purchases due to lack of proper investigation and evidence, but remanded the matter for consideration of gross profit rate enhancement.
Shivdatta @ Biltu Subhodchandra Sah v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and related charges due to failure of prosecution to prove a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Eknath Ganpatrao Khadse v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging FIR registration and order permitting further investigation, holding that prior sanction provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act apply prospectively and that further investigation can be ordered despite a closure report.
The Official Liquidator v. Savannah Lifestyle Private Limited
The Bombay High Court recalled its order approving a compromise assigning a co-operative bank's loan to a private party, holding such assignment unlawful under RBI Directions and Banking Regulation Act.
WYNK Ltd v. TIPS Industries Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that internet-based on-demand streaming services cannot claim statutory license under Section 31D of the Copyright Act, 1957, and offline downloads by users constitute copyright infringement.
Radhe Zulidas Mandal v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and robbery charges due to incomplete and inconsistent circumstantial evidence failing to exclude reasonable doubt.
Mrs. Kusum Ramesh Agarwal and Ors. v. State Minister for Co-operation and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that mandatory consultation with the Federal Society is a precondition for removal of a co-operative society committee member under Section 78A(1)(b), quashing the removal order for lack of such consultation.
Mr. Nivedan Bhimrao Torne v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld the suspension of a municipal employee despite delayed charge-sheet issuance, directing timely completion of disciplinary proceedings without granting interim relief against final orders.
Roshini Kapoor v. Union of India
The High Court held that an accused granted bail with travel restrictions must seek prior trial court permission for international travel, which may consider and decide on any Look Out Circulars issued against the accused.
Guma Tech Marine Services v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the acquittal of a bank employee accused of forgery and criminal breach of trust, holding that mere verification of documents without evidence of collusion or benefit does not attract criminal liability under Sections 408 and 467 IPC.
Hitesh Santosh Vartak v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a rape case under Section 376 IPC and the Atrocities Act, holding that the prosecution made out a prima facie case and the appellant's antecedents justified denial of bail.
Haridas Raosaheb Bedare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, acquitted him of dowry harassment charges, and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment considering the incident occurred in sudden quarrel and heat of passion.