High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
High Court On Its Own Motion v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court mandated all municipal and state authorities to maintain roads and footpaths safely using scientific methods, establish effective grievance redressal systems, and ensure accountability to protect citizens' fundamental rights.
Shri Swami Samarth Apang Seva Mandal v. Madhukar Dashrath Ghodke
The Bombay High Court held that a B.Ed. qualification is not equivalent to the mandatory D.Ed. for primary school teachers under the Special School Code, setting aside reinstatement of an untrained teacher lacking the prescribed qualification.
Dolphin Co. Op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held CIDCO's refusal to approve an additional member and withhold Occupancy Certificate for a completed building was arbitrary and illegal, directing immediate issuance of the certificate and approval.
ICICI Bank Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court refused to quash a delayed show cause notice or direct refund without adjudication, instead ordering expeditious adjudication of service tax refund claims on interchange fees paid under protest.
FICCI-Multiplex Association of India v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State's power to levy entertainment duty on convenience fees charged for online ticket booking under the Maharashtra Entertainments Duty Act, dismissing challenges to the amendment as constitutionally valid and within legislative competence.
Mangesh Sadanand Masane & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants who attacked the deceased with deadly weapons, rejecting their plea of sudden fight under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay v. The Indian Hotels Company Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation's belated appeals due to inordinate delay and held that bureaucratic inefficiency does not justify condonation of delay under statutory limitation.
Ramrao Tukaram Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking condonation of delay in challenging auction sale, holding that false statements and suppression of facts disentitle petitioners from relief under writ jurisdiction.
Shrihari Madhav Wagh v. Pandurang Gopal Wagh and Ors.
The High Court allowed the writ petition, setting aside the appellate order granting injunction in a co-ownership land dispute, holding that the appellate court erred in interfering with the trial court's discretionary order without cogent evidence of exclusive possession.
Sanjivani Abasaheb Karne v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld cancellation of candidatures for failure to possess valid non-creamy layer certificates at the time of application, holding that false declarations in recruitment applications justify disqualification.
Jitendra M. Doshi v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of a waiver of interest under Section 220(2A) of the Income Tax Act, holding that the petitioner failed to satisfy the statutory conditions of genuine hardship, default beyond control, and cooperation.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Anita Jayant Bagal
The Bombay High Court upheld the MACT award holding the insurer liable to pay compensation despite alleged non-registration of the vehicle, as the insurer failed to prove breach of policy terms.
Janardan Agarwal v. Rajkumar Brijlal Singh Gond
The Bombay High Court dismissed the employer's appeal against the Commissioner’s award of 50% disability compensation and interest from the date of accident under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923.
Ritesh @ Rajan Janaji Bhalerao v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld Ritesh's conviction for murder based on circumstantial evidence and last seen theory but acquitted Deepak due to insufficient evidence against him.
Anil Anantrao Naik v. Indumati Anantrao Naik
The High Court upheld concurrent findings that the plaintiff was the rightful owner and the defendants were trespassers, dismissing appeals challenging eviction and ownership claims under the Benami Transactions Act.
The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment under Section 148 based on material already considered in the original assessment is impermissible and amounts to a mere change of opinion, thereby quashing the reassessment notice and order.
Krantikari Kamgar Union v. The Collector/Labour Commissioner
The Bombay High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner's order permitting closure of Hindalco's undertaking, ruling that review applications under section 25-O filed within one year may be decided after expiry and that contract workers have locus to oppose closure.
Alka Bhausaheb Bhad v. Mr. Bhausaheb Ramrao Bhad
The High Court restored maintenance granted to a second wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that strict proof of marriage is not required and a man cannot deny maintenance by concealing a subsisting first marriage.
Hem Prabhakar Shah v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the Lookout Circular against a Singapore citizen accused of fraud, releasing his travel documents upon his undertaking to cooperate with investigation and trial.
IL & FS Financial Services Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the levy of penalty under Section 31(4) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act for delayed payment of admitted stamp duty, rejecting the petitioner’s challenge that the interim order reset the payment timeline.