High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Gangubai Kashinath Kamble v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(I) IPC, holding that the appellant acted under sudden and grave provocation.
Mahir Builders and Developers v. Sultan Sirajuddin Mohammad Yasin and ors
The Bombay High Court held that a dispute over immovable property not used exclusively for trade or commerce does not qualify as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2016, and thus the Commercial Court lacks jurisdiction.
Sarika Nitin Salunkhe v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a Magistrate has jurisdiction to grant interim custody of a vehicle seized under the Wildlife Protection Act pending trial, and seizure alone does not vest ownership in the State under Section 39(1)(d) of the Act.
Kum. Shruti Nivarutti Hainalkar and Master Shravan Nivarutti Hainalkar v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The High Court held that a Vigilance Officer who submitted a report on a caste claim cannot be a member of the Caste Scrutiny Committee deciding the same claim, quashing the impugned order and directing fresh consideration.
The National Investigation Agency v. Naresh Ramniklal Gaur @ Gor
The Bombay High Court dismissed the NIA's appeal against bail granted to an accused who procured SIM cards without knowledge of their illegal use, holding that mere procurement without intent does not establish conspiracy under Section 120-B IPC.
Commissioner of Customs (Export) v. Reliance Industries Limited
The Bombay High Court held that only the officer who initially assessed and cleared imported goods or his successor within the same office can issue recovery notices under Section 28 of the Customs Act, invalidating notices issued by the Additional Director General of DRI.
State of Maharashtra v. Nilkanth Sidram Gaikwad
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to inconsistent dying declarations and insufficient evidence to prove intentional homicide.
State of Maharashtra v. Pandurang Malhari Kagale
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove cruelty and unlawful demand proximate to the death, and the presumption under section 113-B of the Evidence Act did not arise.
Raju Danchand Bardia v. Siddharth Raju Bardia and ors
The Bombay High Court allowed the amendment of plaint to challenge Wills in a partition suit, holding that amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC should be liberally permitted unless mala fide or fundamentally altering the suit's nature.
Abhimanyu Jayesh Jhaveri v. Nirmala Dharmadas Jhaveri
The Bombay High Court upheld the eviction of son and grandson from the senior citizen’s flat under the Senior Citizens Act, rejecting unproven Will claims and emphasizing protection of senior citizens’ rights against harassment.
Sanjay Sadashiv Girigosavi & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder and related offences due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and unexplained injuries on accused, holding the incident was a free fight negating common intention.
Jalal Siddiqui Mulla v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, rejecting his alibi and defense of robbery.
Sakharam Raoji Dharap v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to inadmissibility of unsigned confessional statement and involuntary recovery made while handcuffed, emphasizing mandatory procedural safeguards under section 164 CrPC.
Shivaji Kedarji Ghorpade & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid unreliable evidence and procedural lapses.
Ganesh Gulab Garad v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of accused Ganesh for murder under Sections 302 and 307 IPC based on direct eyewitness and medical evidence, while dismissing the State's appeal against acquittal of co-accused due to lack of evidence.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Jaysingh Bhagwandas Kapadia & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the revision application, holding that the lease expired in 2007 with no statutory right for further renewal, and upheld the order directing Bharat Petroleum to vacate the premises.
Dattatraya Appaso Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court directed the Deputy Director of Education to allot Shalarth ID and release salary arrears to a teacher whose up-gradation to a full-time post was approved by the Education Officer, holding that such allotment is a ministerial act that cannot be arbitrarily delayed.
Prakash Devji More v. Komal Kamlakar Jamsandekar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an Election Petition challenging a municipal election on grounds of concealment or false affidavit disclosures discloses a cause of action and cannot be summarily dismissed.
Mohini Mohan Bhandwale v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that once the Education Officer approves a teacher's up-gradation to a full-time post, the Deputy Director of Education must allot the Shalarth ID without delay, directing inclusion in the system and release of salary arrears.
Eknath Mahadev Bhagwat v. Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)
The Bombay High Court held that statutory interest on delayed gratuity under Section 7(3-A) of the Payment of Gratuity Act is mandatory and cannot be waived or denied due to employer's financial condition or prior undertakings.