High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
The State of Maharashtra v. Smt. Taramati Tukaram Mhadgut & Lawoo Tukaram Mhadgut
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a cruelty and abetment of suicide case, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of willful cruelty or instigation and caution in appellate interference with acquittals.
Shambhavi N. Shivgan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a charge-sheet under the NDPS Act filed without the Chemical Analyser's report is incomplete, entitling the accused to default bail in absence of investigation extension.
Prakash Harishchandra Mandalik v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant, holding that mere acceptance of money without proof of corrupt motive linked to an official act does not constitute an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Vishwa Chandubhai Patel v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the entitlement of migrant Dodhia Scheduled Tribe candidates to ST reservation benefits in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, quashed their certificate cancellations, and directed admission and degree issuance accordingly.
Vilas Vitthal Sakhare & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Panchayat voters list, holding that judicial interference to stall imminent elections is barred by Article 243-O and statutory remedies must be pursued.
Sopan Kishanrao Narwade v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Panchayat ward delimitation, holding that judicial interference is barred under Articles 243-K and 243-O once final election notifications are issued and objections are delayed.
Shri Atul Bhaskar More v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Panchayat ward delimitation and reservation orders, holding that such electoral matters are exclusively under the State Election Commission's control and barred from judicial interference under Articles 243K and 243O of the Constitution.
The State of Maharashtra v. Suresh Baliram Rane
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of a public servant accused of bribery, holding that prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.
Shrikant Ankush Sawant v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Panchayat ward delimitation and reservation after final notification, holding that Articles 243K and 243O bar judicial interference once the election process is underway.
Jayshree v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner belongs to the 'Thakur Scheduled Tribe' community, quashing the Scrutiny Committee's rejection based solely on affinity test and area restrictions, and directed issuance of a caste validity certificate.
Shubham S. Suryawanshi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the Scrutiny Committee's order invalidating the petitioner’s claim to Thakur Scheduled Tribe status, directing issuance of caste validity certificate and admission under ST category based on substantial documentary evidence and binding precedents.
Pramod Anand Dhumal v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the applicant, holding that the material sent did not constitute sexually explicit acts under Section 67-A IT Act and that the offences were bailable with the applicant cooperating.
The State of Maharashtra v. Balu Bhagu Vashivle & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a homicide case due to inconsistent prosecution evidence and upheld the trial court's order granting benefit of doubt to the accused.
Vivek Keshavrao Dongre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail applications of accused architects in a fatal building collapse case due to prima facie involvement and risk of evidence tampering.
Gorai Machhi Mar Sahakari Sanstha Limited v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's stop-work notice under Section 354-A of the MMC Act against unauthorized construction, rejecting the appellants' claim of tenantable repairs and pre-existing structure protection.
Dhananjay Vitthal Gawade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of a municipal corporator accused of extorting builders using RTI-obtained information, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and his deliberate concealment from investigation.
State of Maharashtra v. Sachin Appasaheb Gaikwad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death and abetment of suicide case due to lack of reliable evidence proving cruelty or instigation beyond reasonable doubt.
Shivpujan Harishankar Yadav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
State of Maharashtra v. Vishnu Dagadu Gaikwad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case where the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused set the deceased ablaze, with evidence indicating possible self-immolation.
The State of Maharashtra v. Balu Valu Chaudhari
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to doubts about the reliability of the dying declaration and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.