High Court of Bombay
4,236 judgments
Jayprakash Sahakari Griha Rachana Sanstha Mrt v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the term of a cooperative society's managing committee was lawfully extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and that a non-member lacked locus to challenge the committee, directing withdrawal of the show cause notice for appointment of an Administrator.
Rajiv Sanghvi & Ors. v. Pradip R. Kamdar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a valid family settlement agreement is enforceable by specific performance in Civil Court despite pending NCLT proceedings, granting interim injunction to protect Plaintiffs’ rights under the agreement.
Damu Ramu Avhad v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the conviction of a police officer under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to lack of evidence proving demand and acceptance of bribe, emphasizing the necessity of corroboration and proper investigation.
Hemant Vasant Jagtap v. Haji Abdul Malik Haji Yunusisa
The Bombay High Court held that police protection can be granted under Section 151 CPC to enforce a temporary injunction order amid admitted violation and apprehension of violence, even if an appeal is pending and relief under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC has not been sought.
Chairman Dr. D Y Patil Education Enterprise Charitable Trust v. Soma Seriac
The Bombay High Court held that a Grievances Committee's decision without statutory quorum under Section 79 of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, is invalid, and majority decision rules under Section 69 do not apply to it.
Prakash Tatoba Toraskar v. Income-tax Officer 24(3)(1) Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act in the name of a deceased person are invalid unless legal heirs submit to the jurisdiction, and set aside such notices and orders issued against the deceased assessee.
Ramesh Bapurao Padmawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a liquor license transfer obtained by forged documents and impersonation is void and can be recalled by the authority, quashing appellate orders that legitimized the fraudulent transfer.
Parvez Farukh Dalvi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting the importance of credible circumstantial evidence and timely witness reporting.
Rabia Khan v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking further investigation and formation of SIT after CBI's thorough probe and commencement of trial, emphasizing adherence to due process and rejecting attempts to pre-judge the nature of death.
Safiakhatoon Kamal Ahmed Khan and Ors. v. Farooq Merchant and Anr.
The court held that legal representatives of a deceased rider responsible for a self-accident cannot claim compensation under Sections 166 or 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, dismissing the appeal.
Rahul Hiraman Birhade v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld removal of a CISF constable for unauthorized absence and disobedience, applying the doctrine of proportionality to affirm the penalty as justified and not excessive.
Rajiv Singh v. The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.
The Bombay High Court quashed the dismissal of a seafarer for taking other employment without inquiry, emphasizing natural justice and ordered payment of retiral benefits and partial back wages.
J.V. Salunke v. The Director-General, Central Industrial Security Force and Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside the disciplinary removal of a CISF constable for procedural violations and insufficient evidence, directing reinstatement for completion of inquiry in compliance with natural justice.
Shri Dattatray Krishnaji Pawar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a transfer order is not punitive unless it affects pay or status, transfers on grounds of misbehaviour do not require prior inquiry, and disciplinary proceedings must be conducted independently of Tribunal observations.
Mohammad Raisuddin v. The National Investigating Agency
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the appellant accused under UAPA, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and insufficient prima facie evidence despite statutory bail restrictions.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Regional Director Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Bombay High Court upheld that BCCI is covered as a 'shop' under the Employees State Insurance Act due to its systematic commercial activities, making it liable to pay ESI contributions.
Sandesh Sonu Gawalkar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a demolition notice under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act for ongoing unauthorized construction and dismissed the appellant's plea for interim injunction.
Sanjay Janardan Dukre v. State of Maharashtra
The court held that acquittal due to invalid sanction is null and void, allowing fresh prosecution after valid sanction without violating double jeopardy protections.
Abasaheb Anandrao Tambe v. Kunal Arun Bendbhar
The High Court restored the disqualification of a Village Panchayat member for encroachment by his father on government land, emphasizing purposive interpretation of disqualification provisions to prevent conflict of interest.
Morena Foods Private Limited v. Sharda Jangannath Jambhulkar and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that prior permission of the State Government under the Proviso to Section 257(1) of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code is mandatory before initiating proceedings after five years, and post-facto permission granted during revision is invalid.