High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Mohammed Ashfaq Dawood Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of Mohammed Ashfaq Dawood Shaikh for gang rape and related offences, affirming that credible testimony and corroborative evidence outweigh procedural delays and minor irregularities.
The State of Maharashtra v. Vijay Mohan Jadhav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the death penalty awarded under Section 376E IPC for brutal gang rape, ruling that procedural irregularities in framing charges were curable and the trial complied with due process under Article 21.
The State of Maharashtra v. Ramkirat Munilal Goud
The Bombay High Court confirmed the death sentence of a man convicted for the brutal sexual assault and murder of a three-year-old girl, holding that the circumstantial and medical evidence conclusively established guilt in a rarest of rare case.
Ahya @ Alankar Nitin Talekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the conviction of Accused No. 4 for attempted murder due to failure of prosecution to prove identity and conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt, while dismissing the State's appeal against acquittals of others.
Sanjay Madhusudhan Mehra v. M/s. Ahuja Properties and Associates & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a loan evidenced by Bills of Exchange and cheques with admitted interest liability constitutes a commercial dispute, decreeing recovery against defendants who failed to establish a plausible defence in a summary suit.
Sabirabano Yusuf Sayyad; Soliha Salim Sayyad v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that framing alternative charges under Sections 302 and 306 IPC is impermissible when facts are doubtful and upheld the charge of murder based on postmortem evidence of ligature strangulation, quashing the alternative charge of abetment of suicide.
Darshan Kaur Ishar Singh v. Rameshwarnath Vig & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's application for transfer of a long-pending appeal on grounds of alleged judicial bias, holding that frivolous allegations and abuse of process do not justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.
Nandkishore Shamrao Chavan v. The Principal, Rajiv Gandhi High School
The Bombay High Court held that teachers holding B.Ed qualifications are eligible for posts reserved for D.Ed candidates under the 2011 Government Resolution, quashing rejection of approval and ordering retrospective benefits.
The Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai City – I v. M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld ITAT's allowance of travel expenses as accrued liability, recognized seed processing as manufacture under Section 80IA allowing unit-wise deduction despite losses, and affirmed interest deduction under Section 36(1)(iii) for business borrowing.
Rajendra Ramchandra Mavale v. Bhausaheb Parshuram More
The Bombay High Court quashed a caste validity certificate issued without a reasoned order as mandated by law, directing a fresh verification process and emphasizing the necessity of procedural compliance by scrutiny committees.
Pinku @ Premprakash Yadunath Singh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murdering his wife based on circumstantial evidence, admissions under section 313 CrPC, and relevant conduct under the Indian Evidence Act.
Jignesh D. Patel v. The Licensing Authority
The Bombay High Court held that revocation of an arms license under Section 17(3)(b) of the Arms Act cannot be based solely on offences against family members without direct nexus and public safety justification, quashing the cancellation order.
Dhyandev Kachruji Wankhede v. Nawab Malik
The Bombay High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction against defamatory statements by the Defendant, balancing the right to privacy and reputation with freedom of speech, holding that the Defendant acted after reasonable verification and no malice was shown.
Nitin Baban Jagtap v. Meenaxi Nitin Jagtap
The Bombay High Court held that interim applications under the Domestic Violence Act are governed by the procedure under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and not by the summons case trial procedure.
Bharatiben Jagdish Mehta & Ors. v. Shivkumar D. Jaiswal & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that compensation for motor accident death claims must be calculated based on the deceased's last assessment year income after tax deduction, allowing partial enhancement of compensation.
Tata Communications Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax-1(3)(1)
The Bombay High Court quashed the reassessment notice and order under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act for AY 2014-15, holding that reassessment after four years without failure to disclose material facts and on an issue pending appeal is without jurisdiction.
Sudhakar Vasant Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted a police constable for lack of proof of demand and acceptance of bribe, emphasizing that mere recovery of tainted money without corroborated evidence is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Chaitya Shah v. Union of India and others
The Bombay High Court upheld the issuance and renewal of a Look-Out Circular against a petitioner involved in a serious fraud investigation, dismissing his plea to quash it on grounds of cooperation and fundamental rights violations.
Greatship (India) Limited v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax -5(1)(1), Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that prior written intimation under section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is mandatory before adjusting tax refunds against outstanding demands, and quashed illegal adjustments made without such intimation.
Bhushan Vikas Gawad v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Deputy Director of Education's power to review appointment approvals is limited to cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, or suppression, and quashed the cancellation order lacking such grounds.