High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Surya Education Society v. Girija Pandey
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that a temporary appointee without a formal appointment letter who abandoned service cannot claim permanent status, reinstatement, or back wages under the MEPS Act.
Arbaz Aslam Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, holding that delayed compliance with Section 42 is permissible during patrolling and that the recovery of commercial quantity narcotics negates reasonable grounds for bail.
Aidem Ventures Pvt. Ltd. v. Darshan Pitale
The Bombay High Court held that gratuity cannot be forfeited under Section 4(6)(b)(ii) of the Payment of Gratuity Act for acts of moral turpitude committed after cessation of employment and without prior notice.
Gurudatta Infrastructures v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a tender bid for non-compliance with a technical requirement, holding that judicial interference in tender awards is limited to cases of mala fide or arbitrariness.
C 4 Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Nashik Division
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a technical bid for non-submission of a mandatory Geo-tagging certificate, holding that judicial interference in tender matters is limited to cases of mala fide or arbitrariness.
Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed bail for a drunken driver accused of causing death by rash driving, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and risk of evidence tampering.
The State of Maharashtra v. Maruti Bhikaji Borkar & Ors.
The High Court set aside the acquittal of two public servants for demand and acceptance of bribe, holding that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the alibi plea was not established.
Sulakshana Raju Dhar v. Anna Dadu Bansode & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an election petition disclosing sufficient material facts and proper verification cannot be rejected at the threshold and warrants a trial.
Mehul Jagdish Trivedi v. Manisha Mehul Trivedi
The Bombay High Court held that a maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C. is not a 'debt' under the Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act, 1909, and dismissed the petition seeking insolvency declaration to avoid maintenance liability.
Uday Dalal; Ajay Biyani; Rina Pritish Nandy v. Divisional Joint Registrar
The Bombay High Court held that admission of members to a cooperative society must be decided by the society itself under statutory provisions, quashing an order that bypassed this process and directing the society to decide on membership applications lawfully.
Naseer Babasaheb Jahagirdar v. John Wilson Education Society
The Bombay High Court set aside the termination of a college professor due to invalid appointment of the Inquiry Officer by an unauthorized body, emphasizing that only the Governing Body recognized by the University can appoint such officer under the Maharashtra Universities Act.
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.