High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Saraswatibai Bishwambarlal Charity Trust v. Gopal Traders Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that a suit challenging a deed granting easementary right for valuable consideration must be valued under Section 6(iv)(ha) of the Maharashtra Court Fees Act, and upheld the return of plaint for lack of pecuniary jurisdiction of the City Civil Court.
Gurusharan Singh Chohan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking FIR registration against police officers for extortion, holding that the petitioner must avail alternate remedy under Section 156(3) CrPC and that writ jurisdiction should be exercised sparingly.
Shrinivas @ Shenu Shirsappa Ayyappa Swami v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants convicted for murder due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing limitations of the 'last seen together' theory and procedural lapses.
State of Maharashtra v. Mukund Trimbak Sonawane; Dilip Gajendra Sonawane; Somnath Rama Londhe
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of accused Dilip Sonawane for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304 Part II IPC and enhanced his sentence from five to eight years, clarifying the legal distinction between intention and knowledge in fatal assault cases.
The State of Maharashtra v. Suresh Genu Pawar
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to contradictory dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing independent evaluation of multiple dying declarations.
Ram Ratna International v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court directed issuance of balance duty credit scrips under the Target Plus Scheme, holding retrospective amendment invalid and clarifying that customs-related issues do not constitute government dues warranting withholding of benefits.
The State of Maharashtra v. Murlidhar Baburao Chavan & 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 beyond reasonable doubt.
Thought Blurb v. Union of India and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a petitioner whose tax dues were quantified before June 30, 2019, is eligible under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme and must be given a hearing before rejection of the declaration, quashing the summary rejection order.
The Supreme Industries Ltd. v. The CBIC & Others
The Bombay High Court set aside a Customs adjudication order for failing to pass a timely speaking order with reasons under Section 17(5) of the Customs Act, directing fresh adjudication and emphasizing the necessity of reasoned quasi-judicial decisions.
Shankar Assana Gaddam v. Achanak Associates Realtors Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the bar on civil court jurisdiction under Section 430 of the Companies Act, holding that disputes pending before the NCLT cannot be entertained by civil courts.
The State of Maharashtra v. Avinash Sadashiv Khristi & Arun Shivaji Chavan
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal of accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that the prosecution failed to prove bribery beyond reasonable doubt and the sanction order was invalid due to non-application of mind.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shridhar Madhavrao Murti
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a public servant accused of bribery, holding that demand of illegal gratification is essential and mere possession of tainted money without proof of demand is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Nitin Kantilal Gandhi; Apurva Ashwin Desai v. Sanket Cooperative Housing Society Limited; State of Maharashtra
The court dismissed the writ petition, holding that pre-registration agreements do not bind a cooperative society unless ratified, general body resolutions are presumed valid unless directly challenged, and interim relief cannot nullify such resolutions without foundational pleadings.
The State of Maharashtra v. Mahammed Isak Mahammad Surve & Sou. Khatija Mahammad Surve
The High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to inconclusive medical evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.
Ramdas Marne & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellant Raju by holding the oral dying declaration unreliable and recovery evidence insufficient, emphasizing the need for corroboration and proper chain of custody in murder convictions.
The State of Maharashtra v. Sanjay Rangrao Choukikar
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to failure of the prosecution to satisfactorily prove the prosecutrix's minority and the forcible nature of the act.
Dinesh Santlal Yadav v. Divisional Commissioner
The Bombay High Court upheld a one-year externment order against the petitioner under Section 56 of the Maharashtra Police Act, holding that the Externing Authority validly recorded subjective satisfaction based on multiple FIRs and witness statements indicating threat to public safety and witness apprehension.
BSI-JDN Joint Venture & Ors. v. The Board of Trustees of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
The Bombay High Court held that allegations of fraud and ongoing investigations do not bar reference of contractual disputes to arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and directed appointment of an arbitral tribunal.
Reliable Spaces Pvt Ltd v. Evonik India Pvt Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing lease termination under a force majeure clause due to lessor's failure to obtain regulatory permissions, dismissing the petitioner's challenge for patent illegality.
Sudam Ramnath Shelke v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a man for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl, relying on corroborated testimony, medical and DNA evidence, and rejecting defense contentions on delay and injury absence.