High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
Metro Cash & Carry India Private Limited v. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
The Bombay High Court held that payment of compounding charges under the Maharashtra Non-biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act does not amount to a court conviction, and thus prosecution for a third offence under enhanced penalty provisions was not maintainable, quashing the issuance of process against the applicants.
Sanjay Kishin Shahani v. Satbir S. Narang & Ors.
The High Court held that appellate courts must give reasoned orders when imposing or waiving the mandatory 20% compensation deposit under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Amruta Sonune v. Sachin Sonune
The Bombay High Court dismissed the wife's application to transfer divorce proceedings from Pune to Osmanabad, holding that the request was a delay tactic and emphasizing the use of video conferencing to mitigate hardship.
Pradeep Bhimrao Bhosale & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Court held that prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC is mandatory for prosecution of police officers for acts reasonably connected with official duty, and absence of such sanction vitiates criminal proceedings, allowing the writ petition to quash the impugned orders but permitting prosecution after obtaining sanction.
Ashish Virendra Pratap Singh v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging arrest and non-production before Magistrate, holding the petitioner was not in police custody during hospitalization and suppressed material facts, thus abusing the process of law.
Nitin Prakash Pund & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the rejection of Scheduled Tribe Caste Certificate applications for lack of procedural fairness and remitted the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to the petitioners.
Sudhakar Parshuram Ghare v. Mahendra Sadashiv Thorve
The Bombay High Court rejected an Election Petition for failure to plead requisite material particulars of corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory requirements for challenging election results.
Shri Shivneri Sahakari Bank Ltd. v. Rupee Cooperative Bank Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that writ petitions under Article 227 arising from Kolhapur District must be heard by the Single Judge at the Kolhapur bench as mandated by Rule 3A and the Chief Justice’s administrative orders, overruling the petitioner’s claim for hearing at the principal seat.
Travel Blue Products India Private Limited & Ors. v. Miniso Life Style Private Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the plaintiff's registered neck pillow design and granted interim relief against the defendant for design infringement and passing-off, applying the established functionality test under the Designs Act, 2000.