High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Vasant Jagjivandas Kotak v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Bombay High Court held that while SEBI's views must be considered in compounding offences under Section 24A SEBI Act, the Court must independently exercise jurisdiction and apply Supreme Court guidelines before allowing compounding.
Nitin Rajendra Gupta v. Deputy Collector, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act, the condition of providing basic amenities to a senior citizen need not be expressly stated in a gift deed but can be established by evidence, while also clarifying that the Tribunal erred in ordering possession without considering co-ownership.
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay v. Tanaji Babaji Lad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held IIT Bombay liable to pay gratuity to contract laborers engaged through multiple contractors, affirming the Controlling Authority's jurisdiction to determine employer-employee relationship under the Payment of Gratuity Act.
Madhuri Dnyaneshwar Khandeshe v. State of Maharashtra
The court upheld the Education Officer's order applying the 2023 Notification to determine seniority, holding that Suresh's seniority dates from his B.A. degree in 1996 due to retroactive application of amended MEPS Rules.
Ravikiran Vasant Gore v. M/s. Sainath Enterprises Partnership Firm & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appellate court’s order lifting the temporary injunction restraining development of disputed property, holding that the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case and balance of convenience for interim relief.
Supriya Chokhara v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to restrict transfer of property owned by a third party based on investigation against her husband, and such ownership disputes must be adjudicated by civil courts.
Asha Dhondiram Shinde v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition of a visually impaired candidate, directing reconsideration of her candidature with reasonable accommodation under the RPwD Act, quashing her rejection based on non-recognition of her educational qualification equivalence.
AIC246 AG & Co. KG v. The Patent Office of India
The Bombay High Court held that a patent applicant must be granted a mandatory hearing under Section 14 before refusal under Section 25(1), affirming the distinct and independent nature of examination and opposition proceedings under the Patents Act.
GTL Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against GTL Limited for alleged loan diversion, holding that absent prima facie evidence of fraud or identified accused, the investigation cannot proceed.
GTL Infrastructure Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against GTL Infrastructure Limited for lack of prima facie evidence of fraud or criminal misconduct, emphasizing the limits on investigative powers and protection of bona fide commercial decisions.
Parshuram Govind Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that CIDCO cannot mandate probate of will under its policy when the law does not require it, quashing the impugned condition and directing allotment of developed plots without probate.
Mohan Gangaram Narang v. City and Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing a decree on admission to declare forged conveyance deeds void, emphasizing the Court's discretionary power under Order XII Rule 6 CPC to grant speedy relief on clear admissions.
Gerald Michael Misquitta v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that all co-owners must be given a fair opportunity of hearing before the Competent Authority grants a unilateral deemed conveyance certificate under MOFA, and quashed the impugned order and deed for failure to do so.
Pradip Prakash Baikar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the weight of the victim's testimony and the applicability of statutory presumptions despite minor discrepancies and absence of definitive medical injuries.
Sau. Poonam Bharat Kudale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court restored the removal of Panchayat members for willful misconduct in passing an illegal resolution to usurp Sarpanch's authority, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory procedure and natural justice.
Abuzar Ayyaz Tamboli v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld conviction under Section 326-A IPC for acid attack based on victim’s testimony and chemical evidence, but set aside POCSO Act convictions due to absence of sexual assault.
Mukesh Mahadev Musahar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
Jolly Brothers Pvt. Ltd. v. Surendra Nath Jolly
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing specific performance of a land transfer MOU held to be terminated due to an injunction rendering performance impossible, affirming the contract as contingent and the termination valid.
Anirudha Manohar Khopade and others v. Union of India and others
Section 94 of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 does not apply to acquisitions under the National Highways Act, 1956, and co-owners cannot compel acquisition of entire buildings under that provision.
Nusli Neville Wadia v. Ijimima – Imitation Jewellery Market Co-operative Society
The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order granting unilateral deemed conveyance under MOFA, holding that promoters must convey full title notwithstanding contractual leasehold clauses and procedural objections.