High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Bhavesh Suresh Kataria v. Kataria Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the mark "KATARIA INSURANCE," holding that the Plaintiff established a prima facie case of trademark infringement and passing off, and the Defendant's adoption was not bona fide.
Christian Rajendran v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the conviction of one accused for sexual offences under POCSO Act based on reliable victim testimony and medical evidence, acquitted another accused for lack of proof, and modified sentence of a third accused for failure to report the offence.
Khilji Mohsinahmed Mustakali v. Assistant Director
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of bail in a money laundering case involving shell companies, holding that the applicant's acts of cheating and forgery tainted the proceeds as 'proceeds of crime' under PMLA.
The Commissioner of Sales Tax v. Sudha Instant Soft Drinks and Essences
The Bombay High Court held that processed and canned pineapple products do not qualify as 'fresh fruits' under the Bombay Sales Tax Act and are liable to sales tax, overruling the Tribunal's exemption order.
New Shree Krishna SRA CHS v. Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to finalize the rehabilitation list without succumbing to illegal political interference, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory duties under the Slum Act.
Vasant Shenoy v. Sanjay Kumar
The Bombay High Court held that a certificate of sale issued by the Court in a public auction does not require mandatory registration under the Registration Act, and possession must be delivered upon payment of stamp duty.
Hany Babu v. National Investigation Agency
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the appellant accused under UAPA due to prolonged pretrial incarceration violating his constitutional right to a speedy trial, applying the principle of parity with co-accused and harmonizing statutory restrictions with Article 21 protections.
Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust v. Niket Mehta
The Bombay High Court held that a suit against a Trustee of a public trust for recovery of compensation requires prior consent of the Charity Commissioner under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, and failure to obtain such consent mandates rejection of the suit plaint.
Villa Realcon LLP v. Chandresh Parbat Gothi
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and directed reference of disputes arising under a 2019 MoU containing an arbitration clause to arbitration, holding that the presence of non-signatory parties in the suit does not preclude arbitration of disputes between parties bound by the arbitration agreement.
Sha Vijay Anandrao Sawant v. Baramati Nagar Parishad
The Bombay High Court held that landowners deprived of land for public use must receive just and fair compensation under Article 300A, overruling municipal regulations providing nominal compensation and directing acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act.
Chandrashekhar Bhimsen Naik v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held the petitioner's arrest illegal for failure to record specific individualized reasons and non-compliance with constitutional safeguards, ordering his release.
Nitin Kedu Rajole v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging cancellation of appointment for failure to prove project affected status and for unexplained delay in filing the petition.
Blessing Amaka Okonko v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected bail to the accused in a narcotics case, holding that procedural compliance under the NDPS Act was met and that the presence of commercial quantity narcotics and risk of absconding justified denial of bail.
MPD Associates Pvt. Ltd. v. Angel Broking Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that jurisdictional objections not raised during arbitration are waived and that no patent illegality justified setting aside the award.
Jyoti Harsukhrai Joshi & Ors v. Triveniben Bhikhalal Busa & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of tenant for failure to file mandatory application under Section 15(3) of Maharashtra Rent Control Act within 90 days, holding the time limit is mandatory and not extendable.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Rajashri Pramanik Sable
The Bombay High Court upheld the MACT award of Rs. 35.92 lakhs with interest for the death of a minor in a motor accident, affirming enhanced notional income and rejecting appellant's challenge on compensation quantum and contributory negligence.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Sanket Dattatraya Mistri
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a motor accident claim award, holding the bus driver solely negligent and upholding compensation to the injured passenger.
Daji Patil Shikshan Sanstha v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court directed authorities to determine eligibility and release arrears of education entitlement grants within eight weeks, ensuring procedural fairness under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
Mrs. Sushama C. Pendharkar v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an employee appointed by the University of Pune and governed by its service rules is entitled to pension and gratuity despite deployment in a UGC-funded project, directing payment with interest for delay.
M/s. Bella Vista Drycleaners v. Vishwanath Kanojia, Akhil Bhartiya General Kamgar Union and Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that a small employer can be represented by an advocate before the Labour Court with leave of the Court and that refusal based solely on the opposite party's objection violates natural justice.