High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
The State of Maharashtra v. Rajendra Manohar Ghadigaonkar
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Sachin Subhash Londhe v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to lack of credible evidence and inconclusive forensic reports, emphasizing that last seen evidence and recovery of blood-stained clothes without conclusive proof are insufficient for conviction.
Sayyad Shabbir Sheikh v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a father for repeatedly raping his minor daughter, affirming that credible sole testimony of the victim supported by medical evidence suffices for conviction even with delay in FIR and minor omissions.
Tukaram Rau Jadhav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on the reliable testimony of a natural witness corroborated by circumstantial and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Siddhi Developers v. The Joint Commissioner
The Bombay High Court held that delay in filing an appeal beyond the maximum three-month period prescribed under Section 85(3A) of the Finance Act, 1994 is not condonable by the Commissioner (Appeals) or the Tribunal, and dismissed the appellant's appeal accordingly.
Pioneer Publicity Corporation Pvt Ltd v. Airport Authority of India
The Bombay High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed despite absence of a signed contract and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
State of Maharashtra v. Arun Balkrishna Mhatre & Ors.
The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable dying declarations and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The State of Maharashtra v. Tayappa Shankar Jagdale & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and trustworthy dying declaration.
Asian Satellite Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Circle 6(1)(3)
The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act for assessment year 2012-13, holding that mere change of opinion without new material and full disclosure of facts by the assessee does not justify reassessment.
State of Maharashtra v. Devendra Jeevan Pawar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a violent assault case due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and lack of corroborative medical proof.
The State of Maharashtra v. Ashok Tukaram Dhamne & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused persons in a sexual assault case due to material contradictions, delay in FIR, and insufficient prosecution evidence.
Ramakant Vasudeo Pai v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure to commence land acquisition within statutory periods under the MRTP Act results in lapse of reservation, allowing the petitioner’s writ for dereservation of land reserved for school extension.
The State of Maharashtra v. Mallinath Rajaram Harsure
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a public servant accused of bribery, emphasizing that demand of bribe is essential for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
BVM Finance Private Limited v. Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd
The Bombay High Court held it has jurisdiction to entertain a commercial suit by a debenture trustee despite arbitration clauses in related documents, upholding interim relief against the appellant.
Kajal Mukesh Singh; Sneha Anil Singh; Bhumi Anil Singh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the detention orders under the ITPA for adult victims due to procedural lapses and violation of their fundamental rights to freedom of movement and choice of vocation.
The State of Maharashtra v. Kailas Pandurang Pawar
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a police officer charged with bribery, holding that demand of illegal gratification is essential for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the prosecution failed to prove this element beyond reasonable doubt.
Tejas Gajendra Kshirsagar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence excluding all other hypotheses.
Bhagwat Putalaya Pawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on a reliable extra-judicial confession corroborated by conduct and circumstantial evidence, rejecting the sudden fight exception.
Gopal Shankarappa Rathod v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and procedural lapses in FIR handling.
Anand Roopchand Gajbhiye v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted accused no.1 for lack of medical corroboration and non-explanation of injuries, convicted accused no.4 under Section 326 IPC for assault causing grievous injury, and upheld acquittals of others, modifying sentence in light of settlement.