High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Akshay @ Chhotya Kachar Jedgule v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside a murder conviction based solely on last seen together circumstantial evidence, holding that the accused's plausible explanation under Section 313 Cr.P.C. broke the chain of evidence and created reasonable doubt.
Sharad Darade v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging conspiracy and harassment leading to a tribal MP's suicide, holding that the allegations lacked material to attract offences under IPC and the Atrocities Act and constituted abuse of process.
Dashrath Arun Sasane v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murdering his wife by setting her ablaze, relying primarily on credible dying declarations corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence.
M/s. Rudraksh Laminates Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Vimal Inter Trade Private Limited
The Bombay High Court held that a suit based on dishonored cheques is maintainable in the court where the cheques were delivered and dishonored, dismissing the petition challenging territorial jurisdiction.
Sanjeev Builders Private Limited v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Bombay High Court held that in suits for specific performance, evidence proving readiness and willingness to perform cannot be summarily excluded for going beyond pleadings and must be considered after full trial, allowing the appellants to lead their affidavit evidence subject to cross-examination.
Steel Plant Private Limited v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the Municipal Corporation lacked jurisdiction to take possession of petitioners' land under section 299 of the MMC Act due to absence of an existing prescribed public street line, quashing the possession notices.
C R Menon v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
The Bombay High Court set aside arbitral awards that disregarded the fixed rate contract terms and rejected an undisputed counter claim, holding that courts can quash but not modify arbitration awards under the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Kushal @ Akash Dattatray Prabhu v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory, scientific proof, and recovery of incriminating articles.
Sheshmani Magdum Pal v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his wife and two minor sons based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Sidram Baccharam Kamble v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and the last seen together theory, affirming the sufficiency of the prosecution's chain of evidence.
Mahadeo Rama Madhvi & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder convictions of accused Nos. 1, 2, and 4 based on reliable ocular and forensic evidence while acquitting others for lack of specific proof.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Shri Bharat Krishnalal Thakkar
The Bombay High Court dismissed BPCL's appeal, holding that the Civil Court has jurisdiction to entertain eviction on lease expiry without renewal under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, excluding applicability of Maharashtra Rent Control Act to BPCL.
Ganpat Baburao Boraste v. Vinayak Pandurang Waghmare
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint introducing a barred cause of action regarding tenancy rights bequeathed by Will, holding such amendment impermissible and unnecessary for deciding the suit on adverse possession.
Seema Wd/o Sanjay Pathare; Neha D/o Sanjay Pathare v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased railway employee, holding that death occurred in an untoward incident under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989, rejecting the Railway's claim of unauthorized track crossing.
Ramesh Vasantrao Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the disqualification of a Gram Panchayat member under Section 14(1)(d) following removal under Section 39(1), affirming that interim stay of appellate orders does not negate statutory disqualification.
Procter and Gamble Home Products Private Limited v. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
The Bombay High Court held that the ITAT exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act by revisiting the classification of income already pending before the High Court, and set aside the impugned order accordingly.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Anil Jayram Ghag
The Bombay High Court upheld interim compensation under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, ruling that no-fault liability applies once a policy is produced unless proven fake, and such summary findings do not bar defenses in later proceedings.
Arun Sambhaji Khanvilkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted police officers accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand of bribe with independent corroboration and non-production of electronic evidence.
Jalgaon Janta Sahakari Bank Ltd. & Anr. v. Joint Commissioner of Sales
The Bombay High Court held that secured creditors under the SARFAESI and RDDB Acts do not have a statutory first charge overriding State tax dues, and priority in payment under the 2016 amendments does not displace the State's first charge.
Union Bank of India v. Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax
The Bombay High Court held that a secured creditor with registered charge under the SARFAESI Act has priority over the State Government’s sales tax attachment, quashing the attachment order and allowing recovery from secured assets.