High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Rambhau Baban Marne & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside the conviction under Section 323 IPC due to inconsistent and unreliable prosecution evidence creating reasonable doubt about the appellants' guilt.
The State of Maharashtra v. Mangala Shankar Chinchawade
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a court clerk charged with bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing the necessity of proving demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt and refusing to disturb the trial court's order in absence of compelling reasons.
The State of Maharashtra v. Rajendra Sadashiv Avati; Shanta Sadashiv Avati; Sanjay Sadashiv Avati
The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a cruelty and abetment of suicide case, holding that prosecution failed to prove unlawful demand or nexus between cruelty and suicide beyond reasonable doubt.
Kabir Singh Chowdhry v. Sapna Moti Bhavnani & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the interim application of Kabir Singh Chowdhry seeking recognition as co-producer and joint copyright owner of the documentary film Sindhustan, holding that unpaid creative contributions do not suffice to establish producer status or joint authorship under the Copyright Act.
Zeeshan Mehdi v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that the Central Registrar has no jurisdiction to adjudicate election disputes of multi-State co-operative societies or act as arbitrator, and the RBI lacks power to direct such review, quashing the impugned orders.
Sabareesh Pallikere v. Jurisdictional Designated Committee
The Bombay High Court held that admission of service tax liability before the cut-off date constitutes quantification under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, and rejection of declaration without hearing is violative of natural justice.
Sharanappa Chandramappa Hegde v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a librarian appointed before 23 October 1992 is entitled to UGC pay scale upon acquiring requisite qualifications, invalidated his forced retirement at 58 years, and ordered reinstatement with full benefits until age 60.
Sumedha Sushil Sawal v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the refusal of approval to a teacher's appointment made after the Education Department failed to respond timely to the management's request, affirming that managements may proceed with recruitment following due procedure in such circumstances.
Samta Nagar Co-operative Housing Societies Union Limited v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that redevelopment projects under Regulation 33(5) are entitled to exemptions from premium for free of FSI areas under Regulation 33(10), quashing the Municipal Corporation's demand for such premium and ordering refund of amounts paid.
Uttam s/o Ganpat Ajgekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to invalid previous sanction granted by an incompetent and biased authority, causing failure of justice.
Ajit Bhagwan Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the Minister's order suspending a Municipal Corporation resolution for lack of recorded reasons under Section 451(1) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act and directed a fresh decision after hearing all parties.
Shri Haresh S. Bhanushali v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing release of a seized transport vehicle on modified, reasonable conditions, holding that failure to issue timely show cause notice violated statutory provisions under the Customs Act.
Sector No.4, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court suspended the sentence and granted bail to a 19-year-old appellant convicted of raping his minor cousin, emphasizing the victim's retraction and absence of forensic evidence pending final appeal.
Kamalabai Deelip Deore v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court confirmed the conviction of the wife for homicidal death by throttling based on circumstantial evidence but acquitted the daughter due to lack of proof of presence at the crime scene.
Aasiya Mahamadyunnus Gavandi v. District Caste Certification Verification Committee & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing issuance of a caste validity certificate to a Muslim Momin petitioner, holding that absence of pre-1967 documents is not fatal and proper weight must be given to Vigilance Cell reports in caste claims.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Sadhana Devidas Gujarathi
The Bombay High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation for a fatal motor accident despite cancellation of the insurance policy post-accident due to dishonoured premium cheque, affirming the principle that insurer's liability to third parties survives such cancellation.
Udal Harishchandra Nanak v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC on the ground of grave and sudden provocation by the deceased.
Santosh Mahadev Atkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rejecting the appellant’s claim of grave and sudden provocation and affirming the reliability of extra-judicial confessions and child witness evidence.
Shri Sunil Pralhad Khomane & Ors v. M/s. Bajaj Auto Ltd.
The court held that rotational employment of temporary workmen for perennial work with artificial breaks to deny permanency amounts to retrenchment not covered by the fixed-term contract exception, and Labour Courts can consider unfair labour practice and permanency claims in industrial disputes.
Pandurang Keshav Jamble v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted a revenue officer accused of accepting illegal gratification, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the payment was other than legitimate fees prescribed under statutory rules.