High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
Vinod Tuljaram Bandichode v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order under the MPDA Act due to unexplained delay undermining the detaining authority's subjective satisfaction and the proximate link to prejudicial activities.
Valimohamed Hasher Khakhra v. M. V. Labitra Carmel IMO 8739114 and Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed execution of an admiralty decree against sale proceeds of vessels other than the subject ship owned by the same company when the original vessel's proceeds were insufficient due to prior maritime lien claims.
Rajuram Sawaji Purohit v. The Shandar Interior Private Limited
The Bombay High Court held that the Section 11 Court must appoint an arbitrator upon prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, even if a Section 37 appeal is pending, and substantive issues must be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal.
Union of India v. Arun P. Attrade
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside pension withholding penalties imposed without concluding inquiry and violating natural justice, affirming the right to provisional pension pending final disciplinary action.
Dnyaneshwar Lavhaji Kalukhe v. Director (Human Resource), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
The High Court held that termination of a government employee on medical grounds who acquired disability during service violates the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and directed reinstatement with benefits.
M/s. Mukesh Patel and Ors. v. Pant Nagar Ganesh Krupa Cooperative Housing Society Limited; Avvad Spaces LLP; Shubham Ambience Co-Operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that Avvad Spaces LLP is not a veritable party to the arbitration agreement between Mukesh Patel and the Merged Society, and appointed an arbitrator solely between Patel and the Merged Society, emphasizing the necessity of consent and factual privity for impleading non-signatories in arbitration.
Manisha Arjun Sakore v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court quashed an illegal suspension order against a municipal teacher for procedural lapses, directing reinstatement with full salary and emphasizing strict adherence to disciplinary procedures under Section 56 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act.
Nandini Prakash Ingawale & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging cancellation of nursing course admissions for non-fulfillment of eligibility criteria, holding that illegal admissions cannot be condoned and ordering refund of fees and damages.
Deshmukh Enterprises v. Paramount Park D Tenant Co-Op Housing Society Ltd.
The Bombay High Court quashed the registration of a cooperative housing society obtained fraudulently and without jurisdiction, emphasizing the promoter's rights and statutory compliance under MOFA and MAO Acts.
Nashik Municipal Corporation v. Sunil Baburao Kshirsagar & Ors.
The Court held that while Section 433A of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act bars Civil Court jurisdiction over suits challenging municipal notices of unauthorized construction, suits may be entertained on limited grounds such as nullity or bad faith, and the plaint must be examined to determine applicability of the bar.
Amit Kailas Varghade v. The State of Maharashtra; Vijay Ramsharan Thori
The Bombay High Court held that the statutory bar on entertaining appeals beyond 180 days under the SC & ST Act is unconstitutional and condoned delay in filing bail appeal, affirming the right to appeal and speedy trial.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Rekha Lalchand Patel
The Bombay High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident claim, affirming insurer liability and applying the principle of notional income based on the deceased's occupation and prevailing wage standards.
Ramnish Verma; Finesse Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. The Haddad Apparel Group Ltd.; RJ Corp Ltd.; Varun Jaipuria
The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction to plaintiffs against defendants’ use of deceptively similar "ROOKIE" mark, holding defendants’ registration ex facie fraudulent and prioritizing plaintiffs’ prior use and goodwill.
Vasanji Assaria Mamania v. Yadunarayan Mulky Shetty
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award refusing specific performance of a land sale agreement where time was expressly of the essence and the purchaser failed to perform within the stipulated period, emphasizing the discretionary nature of specific relief and the impact of property value escalation.
Marine Electricals (India) Ltd v. GE Power Conversion (India) Pvt. Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the contract price attributable to goods supplied, invalidated the invocation of a Bank Guarantee for alleged non-performance, and dismissed the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Ashok Sahadev Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that substantial compliance with informing an arrested person of grounds of arrest and notifying relatives suffices absent demonstrable prejudice, dismissing the habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of arrest.
Yashwant Changu Bhagat v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the New Bombay Project to Rs.25 per sq.mtr. based on Supreme Court precedents for adjacent villages, granting statutory benefits under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Somnath Kondaji Korde v. Samata Samaj Vikas Sanstha
The High Court held that the petitioner's appointment against a reserved Scheduled Tribe post was valid and that arbitrary cancellation of approval and termination without hearing violated natural justice, ordering reinstatement with continuity and benefits.
Kishor Laxman Kawale @ Kawalya v. Commissioner of Police, Thane & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delays in recording evidence and issuing the order, emphasizing the necessity of prompt action under the MPDA Act.
Sunteck Realtors Private Limited v. Bandra Sea Breeze Apartment Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that failure to execute a formal Development Agreement within the stipulated timeframe disentitles a developer from specific performance of a preliminary agreement with a cooperative housing society.