High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Diksha Dilip Pawar & Ors. v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Government cannot deduct 10% from compensation payable to tribals on compulsory acquisition of Occupancy Class II lands, invalidating the Government Resolution dated 15/07/2010.
Namrata Anil Yadav & Ors. v. Bhupendra Manohar Bhoir & Ors.
The High Court held that the accident was solely due to the tempo driver's rash driving, quashed the contributory negligence finding against the deceased, and awarded full compensation to the claimants.
Dr. P. Varavara Rao v. National Investigation Agency and State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court denied permanent bail to Dr. P. Varavara Rao on medical grounds in a serious UAPA and IPC case, extending only temporary bail for cataract surgery while directing prison authorities to improve medical facilities and the Special Court to expedite trial.
Technocraft Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that amendments to shipping bills under section 149 of the Customs Act must be recognized for MEIS benefits and directed Customs and DGFT to coordinate for online transmission of such amendments to prevent denial of lawful export incentives.
Chitra Supekar v. The Income Tax Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices and orders issued without valid service at the correct address and without requisite PCCIT sanction beyond three years are void, quashing the impugned proceedings and directing fresh issuance with opportunity of hearing.
Nitin Navindas Hundiwala v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and held that accidental falling from an overcrowded train constitutes an untoward incident entitling a bonafide passenger to compensation under the Railways Act, even if no ticket is found on him.
JSW Steel Limited v. Bellary Oxygen Company Private Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the arbitration clause in the Shareholders Agreement applies to disputes under the interconnected Second Agreement, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ashwin Bharat Khater v. Urvashi Bharat Khater
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maintenance Tribunal's annulment of Gift Deeds under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, finding that the petitioners failed to provide basic amenities and physical needs to their mother, justifying restoration of property ownership to her.
Ganesh Nivrutti Ghadge v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that compensation awards under the National Highways Act, 1956 can only be challenged through statutory arbitration and not writ jurisdiction, dismissing the petition seeking enhancement of compensation.
Bhola Harishchandra Gupta v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the accused for murder under Section 302 IPC based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence excluding suicide.
Dinesh Vazirani v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that capital gains must be computed after deducting liabilities paid from escrow, allowing revision of assessment under Section 264 and directing refund of excess tax paid.
Haridas Vishnu Sawant & Ors. v. Nalini Satish Jadhav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the decree for specific performance based on a valid unregistered agreement, plaintiff's readiness and willingness, and defendant's breach by selling to a third party.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Master Siddhant Mahendra Kadam
The Bombay High Court upheld the insurer's liability despite the driver's limited license and enhanced compensation for a minor victim's permanent disability from a motor accident.
Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company Limited v. Sameera Hajimiyan Patel
The Bombay High Court upheld compensation awards to accident victims, affirming insurer liability despite alleged policy breaches and emphasizing just compensation for homemakers and permanent disabilities.
Santosh Dnyanoba Gawade v. Prakash Nensukh Navlakha
The court held that where payment of full consideration is a condition precedent in the sale deed, mere registration does not transfer title, and the remedy for unpaid balance is recovery of money, not cancellation of sale deed.
Nitin Shamrao Samudre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the life imprisonment convictions of accused Nos.1 and 2 for kidnapping and ransom under section 364-A IPC, while acquitting accused Nos.3 and 4 of concealing stolen property due to lack of exclusive possession.
Voltas Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle -8(3) (1), Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act for A.Y. 2015-16 as invalid due to lack of valid sanction, barred limitation, and being based on mere change of opinion without new material or failure to disclose.
Babu Vansha Gangad v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court overturned a murder conviction due to unreliable prosecution evidence and improper reliance on the accused's Section 313 Cr.P.C. statement without corroboration or proper mental fitness assessment.
Ganesh Suresh Jadhav & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, contradictory medical evidence, procedural lapses, and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Akanksha Babasaheb Shinde v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ challenging invalidation of her Scheduled Tribe certificate and directed issuance of a provisional validity certificate pending reconsideration of related caste validity proceedings.