High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Doli Ledha Ravidas v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder conviction based on a reliable dying declaration and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the sufficiency and credibility of the prosecution case.
Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation v. Municipal Labour Union
The Bombay High Court set aside the Industrial Court's award directing absorption of contract workers into municipal service, holding no employer-employee relationship existed between the Municipal Corporation and the contractor's workers under the six-factor test from Balwant Rai Saluja.
Union of India v. Emami Agrotech Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting Central Railway's invocation of a Fall Clause to reduce bio-diesel prices, holding that differing freight cost arrangements rendered the prices incomparable.
Kryshnajay Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Kapil M. Mahtani
The Bombay High Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee must be honored by the bank upon proper invocation irrespective of disputes between the underlying parties, dismissing the appellant's challenge to restrain payment.
Tushar Laxman Bhakare @ Chawhan v. The Collector & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that possession of additional land by NHAI without formal acquisition and compensation violates Article 300-A, directing payment of compensation and completion of acquisition proceedings despite delay.
Mahadeo Laxman Bhuyal & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme and eviction orders on government-owned land, rejecting tribal ownership claims lacking valid allotment and mutation, and affirmed the authority of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority under Section 3C(1) of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act.
Sanjay Thakkar v. Bhojja Shantu Shetty & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the striking out of defendant's defence under Order 39 Rule 11 CPC for wilful breach of court undertaking to maintain status quo by creating third-party rights.
Tata Memorial Centre v. Tata Memorial Hospital Workers Union
The Bombay High Court held that Tata Memorial Centre is an autonomous body controlled by the Central Government, making the Central Government the appropriate government under labor laws, and set aside Industrial Court orders holding otherwise.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Machindra Hariman Thakare
The High Court upheld the Labour and Industrial Courts' orders reinstating daily wage labourers of the Forest Department terminated without due process, rejecting the State's claim of Employment Guarantee Scheme engagement and lack of jurisdiction.
Orient Club Building and Association v. Mrs. Nilofer Abijit Gupta
The Bombay High Court held that a delayed post-trial amendment seeking to add legal heirs and new tenancy claims is impermissible, and inter-se disputes among heirs regarding tenancy succession fall outside Rent Court jurisdiction.
Shailesh Haribhau Jagtap v. Rahul Suresh Khetre
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a police officer for wrongful confinement and extortion for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197(2) CrPC, holding that alleged acts in discharge of official duty require prior sanction to prosecute.
M/s. Depe Global Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Mather and Platt (India) Ltd.
A company excluded from rent control protection under Section 3(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 on the date of commencement cannot regain such protection by subsequently reducing its paid up share capital.
Bina Saxena v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the CAT’s dismissal of a CGHS pensioner’s claim for medical reimbursement beyond CGHS rates, affirming that emergency admission without Referral Memo does not entitle reimbursement over CGHS rates.
M/s. MEP RGSL Toll Bridge Pvt. Ltd. v. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that arbitration cannot be compelled by writ in absence of a valid arbitration agreement and mutual consent, and the State Government's arbitration policy is directory, not mandating arbitration in expired contracts.
Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. v. Champion Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the non-arbitrability of eviction disputes under a leave and license agreement and dismissed Sahara's delayed Section 11 application for appointment of arbitrator as time barred.
Larsen & Tourbo Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the setting aside of several arbitral claims for being contrary to contract and unsupported by evidence, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and the finality of the Engineer-in-Charge's decisions.
Sonali Mallikarjun Bedgnur v. The Secretary, Dnyansampada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal
The High Court quashed the Education Officer’s illegal cancellation of approval and the consequent oral termination of a teacher, ordering reinstatement with back wages for violation of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Sangli Aluminium Extrusions Pvt Ltd v. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that a purchaser under SARFAESI Act without notice of sales tax dues is not liable for such dues and MIDC cannot demand increased Differential Premium beyond rates prevailing at transfer application.
Macrotech Developers Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that prosecution unrelated to tax arrear does not bar settlement under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, quashing the impugned circular clarification and allowing the petitioner’s declaration.
M/s. Chandiwala Enterprises v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Development Agreements are eligible for refund of stamp duty under Section 47(c)(5) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958, and remanded the matter for inquiry and fresh decision by the Collector.