High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
Macrotech Developers Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that real estate developers are entitled to cumulative stamp duty concessions under statutory ITP Regulations and the Government's Covid-19 relief order, rejecting the state's attempt to restrict benefits via a departmental amendment.
Dr. P.V. Varavara Rao v. National Investigation Agency & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that bail on health grounds under Article 21 can be considered despite statutory bail rejection under UAPA, but expert medical fitness for custody and prima facie truth of accusations are decisive factors.
Vilas Bajirao Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of culpable homicide due to lack of credible eyewitness evidence, unexplained delay in complaint, and medical evidence suggesting natural death.
Sahadeo Namdeo Mahadik v. Parvatibai Mahadeo Mahadik
The court held that testamentary transfer of tenancy land within ten years of acquisition under Section 32-G of the MTAL Act is invalid, and succession follows statutory heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, entitling petitioners as legal representatives to the tenancy rights.
Mainabai Gun Want Shinde; Vijay ashree Gun Want Shinde; Gun want Sopan Shinde v. The State of Maharashtra; Balachandra Pende
The High Court set aside convictions under Sections 498A and 306 IPC, holding that vague allegations without proof of wilful cruelty or instigation do not satisfy the mens rea required for these offences.
Sayyad Chand Agasapure v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor, holding that evidence of hostile witnesses can be relied upon when corroborated by medical and DNA evidence.
M/s Runwal Constructions v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that a purchaser of property at a secured creditor's auction who does not succeed to the business is not liable for the excise duty dues of the original owner, quashing the Revenue's recovery notices.
Girish Kumaran Nayar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused in a MCOCA case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie nexus between past offences and the present crime to invoke stringent MCOCA provisions.
Ganga Taro Vazirani v. Deepak Raheja
The Bombay High Court held that a suit based on dishonoured cheques is not barred by the Money Lending Act and that pre-institution mediation under the Commercial Courts Act is procedural and can be waived, granting conditional leave to defend upon deposit of the claimed amount.
JSK Marketing Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of summons issued under GST laws for inquiry into tax evasion, directing cooperation with investigation and dismissing apprehension of arrest absent statutory basis.
RS HR Team Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that admission of tax liability before the cut-off date constitutes quantification under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, and rejected declarations must be reconsidered with an opportunity of hearing.
Sunil Raghunath Mhase v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 354 IPC due to inconsistencies and improbabilities in the prosecution case and probable false implication arising from a property dispute.
Sadanand Kalya Pagi v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 376 IPC due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, unexplained delay in complaint, and lack of corroborative medical evidence.
Arun Yashwant Kulkarni v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the postponement of cooperative society elections and continuation of existing committees, holding the petitioner lacked locus standi and cause of action to invoke constitutional remedies.
Jalindar Tukaram Kharat v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that a federal society has no jurisdiction to scrutinize or reject nominations made by its member societies for inclusion in the provisional voters list, and upheld the Election Officer's order directing inclusion of the nominees.
Pune Municipal Corporation v. Ramesh Radhakrishna Phondage
The Bombay High Court held that an order issuing process under the IPC is quasi-final and maintainable in revision under Section 397 CrPC, setting aside the Revisional Court's dismissal of the revision petition.