High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
Deepak Babasaheb Gaikwad v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for sexual offences due to insufficient evidence and denial of fair trial but upheld his kidnapping conviction.
Rajendra Gangadhar Patil v. Bhanuprakash Bherumal Khandelwal
The High Court allowed revision, restoring the Trial Court's dismissal of eviction, holding that the tenant's WC did not constitute a permanent structure under the Rent Act, and the Appellate Bench erred in reversing that finding without proper evidence appreciation.
Anusaya Baburao Kale & Ors. v. Babai Laxman Chorge & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that daughters entitled to residence under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 acquire absolute ownership rights in ancestral property, allowing them to retain possession against a widow's claim based on terminated license.
Rosely Xavier v. Bombay Municipal Corporation
The High Court allowed the appeal directing the Municipal Corporation to transfer tenancy to the appellant under its policy, holding that inheritance disputes cannot bar tenancy transfer if security deposit and indemnity bond are furnished.
Krishna Shekar Shetty v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected bail to an accused under the stringent conditions of the MCOC Act, holding that prior bail does not protect against re-arrest under the special law and that the statutory bar under Section 21(5) applies due to repeated offences.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a police notice based on a complaint filed under false identity, directed community service for the complainant, and censured police negligence in verifying complaints under Section 168 BNSS.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation v. Chinchwad Devasthan Trust
The Bombay High Court upheld the Trust's lawful possession and title for allotment of city survey number, dismissed the Corporation's writ petition, and confirmed the Revenue Minister's order setting aside the Deputy Director's unauthorized second appeal order.
Janardan Laxman Pawar v. Yogesh Chandrabhan Pawar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the disqualification of a Village Panchayat member under Section 14(1)(g) for receiving Panchayat funds without explanation, emphasizing strict proof and purposive construction of disqualification provisions.
Friya Kaiyomerz Palia v. Archana Nilesh Kotwal
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application challenging a Magistrate's order directing procedural compliance under Section 154(3) CrPC, affirming the Magistrate's jurisdiction and the applicants' lack of locus to challenge such directions.
Ajit Kisan More v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court declared the petitioner's arrest illegal for failure to communicate the grounds of arrest in writing, directing his immediate release in line with Supreme Court precedents mandating written communication under Article 22(1) and Sections 50 and 50A CrPC.
Sarva Shramik Sangh v. The Commissioner, Thane Mahanagar Palika
The Bombay High Court held that 53 workmen illegally terminated by Thane Municipal Corporation are entitled to reinstatement without back wages despite procedural delays, affirming their status as direct employees rather than contract laborers.
Madhukar Dnyanoba Shinde v. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appeal enhancing compensation for a disabled claimant forced to take voluntary retirement due to accident injuries, awarding loss of income, future prospects, and other damages.
Commissioners of Customs (Export) v. Bank of India & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking enforcement of expired Bank Guarantees without timely claim, holding that failure to lodge a written claim within the validity period bars enforcement despite the bank's status as a State.
Ashim Kumar Bagchi v. Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that the Defendants' film did not infringe the Plaintiff's copyright as the alleged similarities pertained to unprotectable ideas and themes, and the Plaintiff failed to prove actionable similarity or breach of confidence.
Rahul Tatyaba Jamdar v. Narayan Vishnu Nalawade
The Bombay High Court held that dismissal of an execution application under inherent powers is not appealable under Order XLIII CPC and restored the execution application dismissed for default when no steps were required to be taken by the decree holder.
Diksha Bharat Dhande v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the accused of corruption charges due to procedural unfairness and unreliable prosecution evidence, emphasizing the right to a fair trial and proper examination of witnesses.
Nilesh Suryakant Netake v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
Bail was denied to the accused in a serious POCSO gang rape case despite long incarceration, emphasizing the gravity of offences, prima facie evidence, and risk of witness tampering, while directing expeditious trial disposal.
Jagdish Narmadashankar Pandya v. Kotak & Company Limited
The Bombay High Court held that eviction decrees against unlawful sub-tenants who are multinational companies exempt under rent control laws are valid and executable, as exemption applies only to lawful subletting, affirming the Court of Small Causes' jurisdiction.
Shriram EPC Ltd. v. Parker-Hannifin India Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award and arbitration clause, holding that the Petitioner was liable to procure the Letter of Credit under the Supply Agreement, CIAL and APL were not necessary parties, and the award did not warrant interference.
Sachin Malpani v. Nilam Patil
The Bombay High Court upheld that maintenance charges in a condominium must be levied proportionate to the undivided interest in common areas as per the Apartment Act and the registered Deed of Declaration, affirming the Deputy Registrar's jurisdiction and dismissing the petitioners' challenge.