High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
Mahadeo Laxman Bhuyal & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme and eviction orders on government-owned land, rejecting tribal ownership claims lacking valid allotment and mutation, and affirmed the authority of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority under Section 3C(1) of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act.
Sanjay Thakkar v. Bhojja Shantu Shetty & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the striking out of defendant's defence under Order 39 Rule 11 CPC for wilful breach of court undertaking to maintain status quo by creating third-party rights.
Tata Memorial Centre v. Tata Memorial Hospital Workers Union
The Bombay High Court held that Tata Memorial Centre is an autonomous body controlled by the Central Government, making the Central Government the appropriate government under labor laws, and set aside Industrial Court orders holding otherwise.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Machindra Hariman Thakare
The High Court upheld the Labour and Industrial Courts' orders reinstating daily wage labourers of the Forest Department terminated without due process, rejecting the State's claim of Employment Guarantee Scheme engagement and lack of jurisdiction.
Orient Club Building and Association v. Mrs. Nilofer Abijit Gupta
The Bombay High Court held that a delayed post-trial amendment seeking to add legal heirs and new tenancy claims is impermissible, and inter-se disputes among heirs regarding tenancy succession fall outside Rent Court jurisdiction.
Shailesh Haribhau Jagtap v. Rahul Suresh Khetre
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a police officer for wrongful confinement and extortion for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197(2) CrPC, holding that alleged acts in discharge of official duty require prior sanction to prosecute.
M/s. Depe Global Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Mather and Platt (India) Ltd.
A company excluded from rent control protection under Section 3(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 on the date of commencement cannot regain such protection by subsequently reducing its paid up share capital.
Bina Saxena v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the CAT’s dismissal of a CGHS pensioner’s claim for medical reimbursement beyond CGHS rates, affirming that emergency admission without Referral Memo does not entitle reimbursement over CGHS rates.
Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. v. Champion Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the non-arbitrability of eviction disputes under a leave and license agreement and dismissed Sahara's delayed Section 11 application for appointment of arbitrator as time barred.
Larsen & Tourbo Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the setting aside of several arbitral claims for being contrary to contract and unsupported by evidence, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and the finality of the Engineer-in-Charge's decisions.
Sangli Aluminium Extrusions Pvt Ltd v. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that a purchaser under SARFAESI Act without notice of sales tax dues is not liable for such dues and MIDC cannot demand increased Differential Premium beyond rates prevailing at transfer application.
M/s. Chandiwala Enterprises v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Development Agreements are eligible for refund of stamp duty under Section 47(c)(5) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958, and remanded the matter for inquiry and fresh decision by the Collector.
Anuj Kabra and anr. v. CL Educate Ltd.
In absence of a Small Cause Court with jurisdiction over a Leave and License dispute, the parties' arbitration agreement is enforceable and disputes are referred to arbitration.
Kalpana Nambiar; Krishnakumar Rajagopal Menon; Asha Sudarsh Menon v. Dr. Jayashree Balchandran Kurup
The Bombay High Court removed the executrix for gross misconduct and abuse of position, appointing a court administrator to manage and sell the disputed estate property.
Smt. Shantiben Babarbhai Patel and Anr v. Smt. Geeta Prabhu Patel and Ors
The Executing Court can stay execution of a decree passed against a deceased defendant in an abated suit as such decree is a nullity and not executable.
Shri Ravi Raghunath Khanjode & Ors. v. Harasiddh Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award upholding the validity of agreements concerning tribal lands and held that failure to plead grounds precludes interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Renuka Mata Mahila Bachat Gat v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the current statutory framework under the National Food Security Act and Poshan (2.0) Rules does not mandate decentralization or preferential treatment for Self-Help Groups in Take Home Ration procurement, dismissing challenges to the State's tender conditions.
Meenakshitai Arjunrao Watti & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 73AAA of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act restricting the number of directors, dismissing the petition challenging it as arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Mallikarjun Dhullappa Rajmane v. Divisional Controller
The High Court upheld the Labour Court's denial of backwages to a reinstated employee with a poor disciplinary record, allowing backwages only for the period between the award and actual reinstatement.
Rajani alias Prabhavati Chittaranjan Patil v. Dahisar Siddhi Apartment CHSL & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a deemed conveyance order under MOFA, holding that title disputes and alleged procedural irregularities must be resolved by civil courts, not through supervisory writ jurisdiction.