High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
Shri Bhairavnath Trymbak Kadlag v. The Employees Provident Fund Organization
The Bombay High Court held that a lessee of an establishment leased by a secured creditor is jointly liable for provident fund dues under Section 17-B of the EPF Act but recovery orders under Section 8-F must follow due procedure including notice and opportunity to be heard.
Buildcon Sethia Construction v. Dipti Co-operative Housing Society Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected for non-compliance with Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act if it discloses urgent interim relief contemplated from the plaintiff's standpoint.
The Bandra Holy Family Hospital Society v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Court held that a son’s neglect and abandonment of his ailing mother violates statutory duties under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, directing protective measures for the senior citizen’s welfare and property preservation.
M/s. Everhome Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Aditya Developers and Ors.
The court held that failure to comply with conditions precedent by the Long Stop Date in a Term Sheet results in automatic termination, rendering the Term Sheet unenforceable and limiting the aggrieved party to refund of deposits.
Sugamma v. Kshtriya Dnyati Sabha
The Bombay High Court upheld a decree passed under Order XVII Rule 2 CPC despite non-appearance of defendants, held the Bombay Amendment restricting service to male family members invalid, and dismissed the writ petition challenging service and decree under Article 227 jurisdiction.
Onkar Niloba Gaikwad v. State Government Education Department
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra State Board to issue the petitioner’s improved 2016 HSC examination marks memo and certificate, holding that procedural errors by the college and the Board’s failure to provide result options should not prejudice the student’s academic rights.
Sayyad Shabbir Ahmed Ibrahim v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that retrospective cancellation of promotion and recovery of excess salary without prior notice and hearing violates natural justice and set aside the recovery order, directing the Corporation to follow due process.
Shilpa S. Chandankar v. N.T.C. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that fixing retirement age at 60 years for female employees while allowing males to continue till 63 years is discriminatory, entitling female employees reclassified as clerks to equal extension of service and benefits up to 63 years.
Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. v. M/s. SRC Company Infra Private Ltd.
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award imposing royalty payment liability contrary to clear contract terms, holding that an arbitral tribunal cannot rewrite contracts or rely on internal uncommunicated documents to alter parties' obligations.
Avinash Gopal Shilimkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that verification of in-camera statements by an Assistant Commissioner of Police suffices procedural requirements in preventive detention, and personal verification by the Detaining Authority is not mandatory, dismissing the petition challenging the detention order.
Manoj Gokulchand Seksaria v. The State of Maharashtra & CBI
The High Court held that SEBI's consent order settling administrative proceedings does not bar independent criminal prosecutions for serious offences involving IPO fraud and quashing of such criminal proceedings is not warranted.
M/S Arjun Travels v. Jamuna Devi Brijlal Yadav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that death due to natural causes without evidence of acceleration by employment duties does not attract compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, dismissing the claim of a temporary bus driver found dead in the employer's bus.
Uttar Pradesh State v. M/s. Agrawal Roadlines (P) Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that the Labour Commissioner at Thane had territorial jurisdiction to entertain the employees' compensation claim despite the claimant's subsequent residence shift, setting aside dismissal and remanding for further hearing.
Anil Keruji Jagtap v. Razzak Nazimuddin Kazi
The Bombay High Court held that the Supreme Court’s Covid-19 limitation exclusion applies to statutory timelines for auction sale deposits under Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, validating delayed payments and upholding the auction confirmation.
The Maharashtra Rajya Padvidhar Prathamik Shikshak Va Kendrapramukh Sabha and Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Maharashtra Government Resolution 2024 on teacher staffing and transfers, holding it consistent with the RTE Act and constitutional provisions, and dismissed writ petitions challenging it.
Kalim Attarli Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor under Section 354 IPC and Section 10 POCSO Act, holding that circumstantial evidence and conduct of the accused can establish guilt despite lack of direct in-court identification.
The Indian Express (P) Ltd. v. Express Publications (Madurai) Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Plaintiff's exclusive ownership of the "Indian Express" mark and granted injunction restraining the Defendant from using "New Indian Express" beyond the limited territorial and purpose scope under the consent decree.
Rekha Ramchandra Rao v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that deputation to an unaided but government-recognized college with lien and salary from a parent aided institution must be treated as continuous service for pension purposes, setting aside the State Government’s refusal to condone such break.
Asian Builders and Contractors v. Milind Narsing Swami
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that limitation under Article 65 begins only when possession becomes adverse, and adverse possession must be proved with evidence before dismissing a suit on limitation grounds.
Manoj Himatlal Mehta v. The State of Maharashtra and others
The Bombay High Court directed the Revenue Minister to expeditiously decide the petitioner's revision application seeking stay of appeal proceedings, emphasizing the principle of legitimate expectation for timely administrative action.