High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Hari Sankaran v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
The Court held that remand of an accused post filing of charge-sheet but before formal cognizance is legally valid under Sections 167 and 309 Cr.P.C, and delay in taking cognizance does not render detention illegal.
V.M. Shirke v. Harikrishna Bhairavnath Tiwari
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that a suit for simplicitor injunction without declaration of tenancy is not maintainable and that landlord-tenant disputes fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Small Causes Court under Section 41 of the Presidency Small Causes Courts Act, 1882.
Goodwill Realtors and Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. Smt. Bhanumati Keshrichand Jhaveri
The High Court allowed the petitioner’s application for framing additional issues in an eviction suit, holding that a duly impleaded defendant who files a written statement has locus standi to raise all material issues for proper adjudication.
Neeta Sanjeev Dighe v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that continuous advertisement of a reserved post for five years without reserved candidates entitles de-reservation and regularization of a temporary appointee under Government Resolutions, quashing the rejection of such de-reservation.
Mrunal Mandar Joshi v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside the rejection of approval for a teacher's full-time appointment and directed fresh consideration based on duly verified reservation rosters.
Diksha Dilip Pawar & Ors. v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Government cannot deduct 10% from compensation payable to tribals on compulsory acquisition of Occupancy Class II lands, invalidating the Government Resolution dated 15/07/2010.
Namrata Anil Yadav & Ors. v. Bhupendra Manohar Bhoir & Ors.
The High Court held that the accident was solely due to the tempo driver's rash driving, quashed the contributory negligence finding against the deceased, and awarded full compensation to the claimants.
Dr. P. Varavara Rao v. National Investigation Agency and State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court denied permanent bail to Dr. P. Varavara Rao on medical grounds in a serious UAPA and IPC case, extending only temporary bail for cataract surgery while directing prison authorities to improve medical facilities and the Special Court to expedite trial.
Technocraft Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that amendments to shipping bills under section 149 of the Customs Act must be recognized for MEIS benefits and directed Customs and DGFT to coordinate for online transmission of such amendments to prevent denial of lawful export incentives.
Chitra Supekar v. The Income Tax Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices and orders issued without valid service at the correct address and without requisite PCCIT sanction beyond three years are void, quashing the impugned proceedings and directing fresh issuance with opportunity of hearing.
Nitin Navindas Hundiwala v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and held that accidental falling from an overcrowded train constitutes an untoward incident entitling a bonafide passenger to compensation under the Railways Act, even if no ticket is found on him.
JSW Steel Limited v. Bellary Oxygen Company Private Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the arbitration clause in the Shareholders Agreement applies to disputes under the interconnected Second Agreement, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ashwin Bharat Khater v. Urvashi Bharat Khater
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maintenance Tribunal's annulment of Gift Deeds under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, finding that the petitioners failed to provide basic amenities and physical needs to their mother, justifying restoration of property ownership to her.
Ganesh Nivrutti Ghadge v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that compensation awards under the National Highways Act, 1956 can only be challenged through statutory arbitration and not writ jurisdiction, dismissing the petition seeking enhancement of compensation.
Bhola Harishchandra Gupta v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the accused for murder under Section 302 IPC based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence excluding suicide.
Dinesh Vazirani v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that capital gains must be computed after deducting liabilities paid from escrow, allowing revision of assessment under Section 264 and directing refund of excess tax paid.
Haridas Vishnu Sawant & Ors. v. Nalini Satish Jadhav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the decree for specific performance based on a valid unregistered agreement, plaintiff's readiness and willingness, and defendant's breach by selling to a third party.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Master Siddhant Mahendra Kadam
The Bombay High Court upheld the insurer's liability despite the driver's limited license and enhanced compensation for a minor victim's permanent disability from a motor accident.
Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company Limited v. Sameera Hajimiyan Patel
The Bombay High Court upheld compensation awards to accident victims, affirming insurer liability despite alleged policy breaches and emphasizing just compensation for homemakers and permanent disabilities.
Santosh Dnyanoba Gawade v. Prakash Nensukh Navlakha
The court held that where payment of full consideration is a condition precedent in the sale deed, mere registration does not transfer title, and the remedy for unpaid balance is recovery of money, not cancellation of sale deed.