High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
The State of Maharashtra v. Vilas Narayan Jagtap & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the homicidal death.
Allabaksh Gafur Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, modifying the original murder conviction based on the dying declaration and the appellant's conduct post-incident.
Namdeo Tulshiram Mohadkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld convictions for grievous hurt but maintained acquittals for murder due to absence of State appeal, clarifying limits on appellate revision powers under the CrPC.
Ajay Bharat Shinde v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the accused of rape and POCSO offences due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the victim's minority as required under the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act.
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that upon approval and implementation of a Resolution Plan causing change in management, a Corporate Debtor is immune from prosecution for pre-CIRP offences under Section 32A of the IBC, even if appeals against the plan are pending.
M/s. J.B.D. Finance and Investment Ltd. and Others v. State of Maharashtra and Sampark Marketing Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court held that the two-year limitation under Section 85 Cr.P.C. for release of attached property is not absolute and courts may entertain belated applications if sufficient cause is shown.
Amarjeetsingh Mohindersingh Basi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR registered based on an inspection report submitted in violation of a court stay and without following the mandatory statutory procedure under Section 81(5B) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960.
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that upon approval of a Resolution Plan causing bona fide change in management, a Corporate Debtor is entitled to immunity from prosecution for pre-CIRP offences under Section 32A of the IBC, even if appeals against the plan are pending without stay.
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Karbhari Daga Gaikwad and Another
The High Court held that the insurer cannot be held liable to pay compensation where the insurance policy had expired prior to the accident and no valid contract of insurance subsisted on the accident date.
Rich Feel Health and Beauty Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 13(3)(2)
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 based on a mere change of opinion without fresh material is impermissible and quashed the reassessment notices and orders.
Santoshkumar Surajbhan Goyal v. The State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Bombay High Court acquitted the accused of cheating under Section 417 IPC, holding that consensual sexual relationship between married persons with knowledge of each other's status does not constitute cheating by false promise of marriage.
Rohan Sunil Abbott v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that bail granted under Section 436 Cr.P.C. cannot be cancelled via Section 437(5) Cr.P.C. application, but the accused may be directed to surrender and apply for bail for newly added non-bailable offences.
Rajkumar Bhujangrao Dhakane v. Sanjay Saxsena
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging removal from the State Police Complaints Authority, holding that a prior demand for justice is mandatory before seeking mandamus and that the State Government validly exercised its power to remove a member with serious criminal complaints.
Gajanan Chintaman Gujar v. Aparna Shankar Gujar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside an ex parte decree against a defendant who failed to appear due to reliance on his advocate, granting him an opportunity to defend the suit subject to costs, emphasizing the court's discretion under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC to prevent failure of justice.
Hetan Ram Gangwani & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail to applicants accused of illegally diverting petroleum products through layered transactions and adulteration, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and ongoing investigation.
Surinder Singh v. Arrow Engineering Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions seeking extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate due to prolonged inactivity and non-payment of fees, emphasizing the need for finality and diligent pursuit in arbitration proceedings.
Rajendra Sham Waghele v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of the appellant for murdering his wife based on cogent medical and eyewitness evidence establishing homicidal death.
Santosh Dattaram Baraskar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted accused of murder charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, defective investigation, and procedural irregularities in production of weapons.
Dattaram Hari Pandare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the life conviction of Dattaram Pandare for murdering Murgesh Gavandar based on credible child witness testimony and corroborative medical evidence despite a delayed FIR.
Sau Sheela Rameshchandra Bargaje v. The Administrative Officer, Municipal Education Board, Wai
The Bombay High Court held that suspension cannot continue beyond retirement without departmental enquiry or conviction and ordered payment of all dues to the petitioner, quashing the suspension order.