High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
Anuj Kabra and anr. v. CL Educate Ltd.
In absence of a Small Cause Court with jurisdiction over a Leave and License dispute, the parties' arbitration agreement is enforceable and disputes are referred to arbitration.
Kalpana Nambiar; Krishnakumar Rajagopal Menon; Asha Sudarsh Menon v. Dr. Jayashree Balchandran Kurup
The Bombay High Court removed the executrix for gross misconduct and abuse of position, appointing a court administrator to manage and sell the disputed estate property.
Smt. Shantiben Babarbhai Patel and Anr v. Smt. Geeta Prabhu Patel and Ors
The Executing Court can stay execution of a decree passed against a deceased defendant in an abated suit as such decree is a nullity and not executable.
Shri Ravi Raghunath Khanjode & Ors. v. Harasiddh Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award upholding the validity of agreements concerning tribal lands and held that failure to plead grounds precludes interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Francis @ Kau Pattrick Manvell v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted appellants of murder and related charges due to major contradictions and inconsistencies in eyewitness evidence and unreliable corroborative material, granting them benefit of doubt.
Renuka Mata Mahila Bachat Gat v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the current statutory framework under the National Food Security Act and Poshan (2.0) Rules does not mandate decentralization or preferential treatment for Self-Help Groups in Take Home Ration procurement, dismissing challenges to the State's tender conditions.
Meenakshitai Arjunrao Watti & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 73AAA of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act restricting the number of directors, dismissing the petition challenging it as arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Mallikarjun Dhullappa Rajmane v. Divisional Controller
The High Court upheld the Labour Court's denial of backwages to a reinstated employee with a poor disciplinary record, allowing backwages only for the period between the award and actual reinstatement.
Rajani alias Prabhavati Chittaranjan Patil v. Dahisar Siddhi Apartment CHSL & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a deemed conveyance order under MOFA, holding that title disputes and alleged procedural irregularities must be resolved by civil courts, not through supervisory writ jurisdiction.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-13, Mumbai v. Sterling Oil Resources Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that the time limit under Section 144C(13) of the Income Tax Act for completing assessment after DRP directions is mandatory, and an assessment order passed beyond this period is barred by limitation and invalid.
Suvarnayug Sahakari Bank Ltd. v. Suresh Shivajirao Kale
The Bombay High Court held that Co-operative Courts lack jurisdiction over service disputes between cooperative societies and their employees under Section 91 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, directing the employee to seek remedy through civil courts.
Vilas Rambhau Chaudhari v. Slum Rehabilitation Authority
The court held that a slum rehabilitation proposal is accepted only after prescribed scrutiny and fees payment, and until such acceptance, subsequent proposals can be entertained; thus, the SRA lawfully accepted a rival developer's proposal following majority consent verified by secret ballot.