High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Santosh Hari Gavas v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the disqualification of society office bearers for default in convening the Annual General Body Meeting within the statutory period under section 75(5) of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960.
Amey Mahendrasing Thakur v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a petitioner with valid caste certificates of blood relatives and genealogical proof must be granted a Scheduled Tribe certificate despite failing the affinity test, quashing the Scrutiny Committee's rejection.
Akhtar Kadar Jamadar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that in Muslim caste claims, absence of caste entries in documents requires application of the affinity test and reliance on Vigilance Cell inquiry, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's Gavali Nomadic Tribe certificate and directing its issuance.
Sukruti Apartment Co-op Hsg. Soc. Ltd. v. Tirumala Developers
The High Court held that the Competent Authority cannot grant unilateral conveyance beyond the leasehold interest agreed in the original agreements, dismissing the appeal against stay of such conveyance over the larger plot.
Prem Siddha Co-op. Housing Society v. High Power Committee
The Bombay High Court held that only a registered co-operative society has locus to challenge slum rehabilitation schemes, upheld SRA's power to change developers under section 13(2) of the Slum Act, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after proper notice to the landowner.
Sau. Mangala Ramdas Medhane & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against distant relatives and a friend of the husband in a matrimonial cruelty case, holding that mere omnibus allegations without specific involvement do not prima facie make out offences under Section 498A IPC.
Suresh Ramchandra Dhanu & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maharashtra Government's regulation restricting purse seine net fishing as a valid exercise of statutory power and reasonable restriction under the Constitution, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.
Samarth Constructions v. Pushpa Chandrakant Mate
The Bombay High Court upheld the National Commission's dismissal of a delayed appeal by builders against a consumer forum order, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation and bona fide prosecution under the Consumer Protection Act.
Rashid Ahmed Abdul Bashar Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for murder and related offences based on credible ocular and forensic evidence, rejecting their plea of alibi and procedural objections.
Kalpesh Dinesh Brahikar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of attempted murder under Section 307 IPC due to lack of cogent evidence and perverse appreciation of hostile witness testimony and medical evidence.
Naveen Kumar Aggarwal v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the revision application challenging refusal to discharge an Income-tax officer accused of demanding and accepting bribe, holding that sufficient ground existed to proceed against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Commissioner of Income Tax-TDS-1 v. Emsons Exim Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging ITAT orders under Section 234E of the Income Tax Act, holding that statutory appeal remedies must be exhausted when tax effect is below prescribed monetary limits and no exceptions apply.
Raghunath Machhindra Mali v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to inconsistencies in evidence and defective investigation, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Siddharth Sanjay Mutha v. Mrs. Meena Milind Bhansali
The Bombay High Court allowed the revision to reject a plaint challenging a partnership deed and compromise decree, holding the suit barred by law and lacking cause of action under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC and partnership law.
Abhay Mogal v. Neha Joshi
The Bombay High Court allowed the habeas corpus petition directing the mother to produce the US-born minor child and hand over custody to the father for repatriation to the US, prioritizing the child's welfare and foreign custody orders.
The State of Maharashtra v. Jahangir Babu Fakir & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a violent assault case due to contradictions between ocular and medical evidence, unexplained FIR delay, and failure to prove unlawful assembly beyond reasonable doubt.
Nitin Sitaram Wankhede v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed non-bailable warrants issued against an accused who was present in court, emphasizing that such warrants require proper scrutiny and should not be issued without reasonable cause.
Union of India v. Eknath Marutirao Kalmetkar
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a narcotics case due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards and failure to prove conscious possession of contraband.
Ashik R. Shah v. Metal Rolling Works Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that while Section 319 Cr.P.C. does not expressly require a speaking order, the Court must record reasons supported by evidence before adding persons as accused, and quashed an order issuing notice without such reasons.
Rational Art & Press Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's discretionary zoning decision and regulatory conditions under the MRTP Act and DCPR 2034, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to industrial zoning and premium payment requirements.