High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
SBI Global Factors Limited v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an accused in Section 138 NI Act proceedings cannot file affidavit evidence in lieu of oral examination-in-chief and must lead oral evidence as per law.
Veena Biswanath Mitra & Ors. v. Kamla Ashok Aher & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition filed by the natural parents for custody of their minor child, emphasizing the paramountcy of the child's welfare over custodial preference of the grandmother.
Portescap India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that inadvertent procedural errors in declaration of intent on shipping bills should not deny MEIS benefits to eligible exporters and directed issuance of No-Objection Certificates to enable claim of rewards.
Kashinath Manik Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the accused due to failure of the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused voluntarily caused grievous hurt, highlighting doubts over the FIR and dying declaration.
Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd v. Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
The Bombay High Court granted an injunction to Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals restraining Corona Remedies from using the similar mark STIMULET, holding that prior continuous use and goodwill prevail over later registration despite both marks being registered.
Kisan Dashrath Tambile & Digambar Sadhu Bhosale v. The State of Maharashtra & Jyoti Tukaram Jagtap
The Bombay High Court set aside a rape conviction due to failure of prosecution to prove the prosecutrix was under 16 years, making her consent relevant and negating the charge under Section 376 IPC.
Nagnath Rama Arjun; Maruti Yeshwant Mohite; Dayaram Bhagwan Koli v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed convictions under the SC & ST Act due to invalid investigation but allowed appeal on IPC and Protection of Civil Rights Act offences for lack of evidence, emphasizing proper investigation procedures.
Magnum Management and Services P Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that rejection of a declaration under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme without hearing violates natural justice and directed reconsideration after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.
Raju @ Haidar @ Mohammed Shahid v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to applicants accused under organized crime and extortion charges, holding that mere preparation without overt acts and inadmissible confessional statements do not justify denial of bail.
The State of Maharashtra v. Sitabai Rambhau Nigade & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a matrimonial cruelty and abetment of suicide case, emphasizing the need for proof of intentional cruelty and proximate instigation for conviction under Sections 498A and 306 IPC.
Nanda Rajendra Zodge alias Sunanda Shivaji Narawane v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the life conviction of a retired police officer for murdering his partner's son based on circumstantial evidence, while acquitting the partner due to insufficient proof of her involvement.
Macrotech Developers Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a phase of a real estate project with a part occupancy certificate obtained within the statutory registration window is exempt from registration under RERA, and the Adjudicating Officer has jurisdiction to adjudicate compensation claims irrespective of registration.
Premlata Mohan Agarwal v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax – 3, Pune & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that disputed interest under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C is eligible for settlement under the VSV Act and that an appeal with condoned delay is deemed pending, setting aside the rejection of the petitioner's declaration.
Prakash Dattatrey Khandekar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the convictions of seventeen accused for murder and related offences as members of an unlawful assembly acting with a common murderous intent, rejecting challenges based on inconsistencies, delayed statements, and non-explanation of minor injuries.
Jagdish Raghunath Mankar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the appellant's conviction under Section 417 IPC for cheating by concealment of marital status, holding that mere nondisclosure without dishonest intent is insufficient for conviction when sexual relations were consensual.
Ravi Narsappa Mehtre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reduced the forfeiture of remission imposed on a life convict for late surrender after parole, holding that the punishment must be proportionate considering medical grounds and administrative delays.
Anand Murlidhar Salvi v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the appellant's conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to invalid sanction granted without independent application of mind, resulting in failure of justice.
Rajendra Nivruti Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of prosecution to prove demand of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.
The State of Maharashtra v. Jaideep Namdeo Gorad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to inconsistent dying declarations and insufficient evidence to prove homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt.
The National Investigation Agency v. Areeb Ejaz Majeed
The Bombay High Court upheld bail granted due to prolonged trial delay and incarceration under UAPA, while setting aside bail on merits, emphasizing the balance between speedy trial rights and stringent anti-terrorism laws.