High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
The State of Maharashtra v. XYZ
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual assault case due to contradictions and delays in prosecution evidence, emphasizing that the prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mr. Keshar Gopal Singh Thakur
The Bombay High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that loss of the right eye constituted permanent total disablement for a driver under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923, entitling the employee to full compensation.
Sunil Jay Prakash Singh v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that rejection of an SVS Scheme application without granting a personal hearing violates natural justice and directed reconsideration after hearing.
Parag Prakash Mutha v. Kashinath Barku Bhalsingh & Ors.
The High Court set aside the trial court’s order impleading the petitioner’s parents as parties, holding they are not necessary parties under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC as their claims introduce distinct issues unrelated to the suit’s original controversy.
Bhimrao Baharang Chavare v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside an order of the Competent Authority under the Money Lending Act for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the authority cannot order return of vehicles absent proof of illegal money lending and cannot usurp criminal court jurisdiction over seized property.
Yakinali Nasirali Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the defense of transferred malice and affirming the sufficiency of eyewitness and forensic evidence.
Haresh Narendra Gharat v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of prosecution to prove his presence at the crime scene and incomplete circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the mandatory legal principles governing burden of proof and benefit of doubt.
State of Maharashtra v. Singarasingh Sarvansingh
The High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused due to inconsistencies between oral and medical evidence and lack of independent corroboration.
Vikram Trimbak Pawar v. Technocrat Construction
The High Court held that a defendant can challenge conditional leave to defend in a substantive appeal and that deposit made before appellate court for stay can satisfy trial court's condition, remanding the suit for trial upon further deposit.
Alphonso D’Souza v. Apex Grievances Redressal Committee
The Bombay High Court held that the AGRC lacked original jurisdiction to entertain the 3rd respondent's application and set aside its order, directing the parties to resolve contractual disputes in civil courts.
Gunvant Rohidas Bansode v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence excluding all reasonable doubt.
Janardan Trimbak Wagh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on the reliability of the dying declaration and absence of premeditation.
Kanaka Kedar Sapre v. Kedar Narhar Sapre & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that applications under the Domestic Violence Act cannot be filed on behalf of a deceased aggrieved person, as the rights under the Act are personal and extinguish upon death.
Hareshwar Harischandra Mistry v. Pravin B. Nayak
The High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by applying the multiplier method and ordered interest from an earlier date, emphasizing just and detailed assessment under recognized heads of damages.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Rama Vishram Gavas
Dependents of a deceased borrower-driver are not entitled to compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as the borrower is deemed to be in the shoes of the owner and not a third party.
Vodafone Idea Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle (5)(2)(2) Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment under Section 148 cannot be based on a mere change of opinion and requires tangible material showing failure of full and true disclosure of primary facts by the assessee.
Angre Port Private Ltd v. TAG 15 (IMO. 9705550) & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that an Admiralty suit against a Vessel is maintainable post-liquidation of its owner under the IBC, allowing summary judgment for undisputed port and berth charges including penal berth hire.
The Commissioner Kolhapur Mahanagarpalika v. Sou. Shashikala Vijay Bhore
The High Court upheld the Industrial Court's order directing payment of pension to a permanent employee whose termination was set aside, affirming jurisdiction under the MRTU & PULP Act for non-payment of pension as an unfair labour practice.
Baliram Sambhaji Gaikar v. The Competent Authority
The High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order referring compensation apportionment disputes under the National Highways Act to the civil court, dismissing the petition despite non-joinder of deceased's legal representatives.
Dipika Tanavde & Ors. v. Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of non-cessed building tenants under Section 95A MHAD Act in a consolidated redevelopment, rejecting their claim for parity in tenement size with cessed building tenants.