High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Sanjay Bapurao Kale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the accused in a corruption case due to failure of prosecution to prove the essential element of 'demand' of bribe, holding that acceptance alone is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Chandrakant C. Mishra v. The Union of India
The court held that restoration of physically handicapped status and allowance does not entitle retrospective promotion without fulfilling eligibility criteria such as typing test exemption, and dismissed the petition for promotion from 2010.
Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise v. Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld that service tax is not recoverable on interest component of hire purchase and financial leasing services prior to 01.03.2006 due to absence of bifurcation mechanism, affirming the constitutional validity of taxing financial leasing services under the Finance Act.
Geojit Financial Services Limited v. Sandeep Gurav
The Bombay High Court held that an application under Section 33 of the Arbitration Act seeking review on merits is not maintainable and limitation for filing an Arbitration Petition under Section 34 starts from receipt of the arbitral award, dismissing the appeal as time-barred.
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.