High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
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.
The State of Maharashtra v. Madurai alias Madra Devendra Mariappan
The Bombay High Court rejected the State's application to cancel bail granted to a murder convict, holding that mere registration of offences post-bail without substantiated evidence does not justify cancellation under settled legal principles.
Murlidhar Posha Gadmale & Ors. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal awarding compensation to the deceased's parents, holding the deceased was a bonafide passenger who died due to an untoward incident under the Railways Act, applying strict liability and beneficial legislation principles.
Jayesh Bandu Limje v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld cancellation of a candidate's appointment for suppressing a past conviction in the application form, affirming that such suppression justifies disqualification regardless of the offence's triviality.
Balaji P. Kapale & Ors. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased passenger who fell from a train, affirming the strict liability of Railways under the Railways Act, 1989 irrespective of contributory negligence.
M/s. Survee Shidal v. Airports Authority of India
The Bombay High Court held that disputes over termination and authority under a concession agreement are arbitrable, while eviction proceedings apply only to unauthorized encroachment, and granted interim status quo pending arbitration.
M/s. Survee Foods Private Limited v. Airports Authority of India
The Bombay High Court held that disputes over termination and authorized occupation under a concession agreement are arbitrable, while eviction proceedings apply only to unauthorized occupation, and granted interim status quo pending arbitration.
Sachin Corporation v. Kusuma Bhandary Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that Arbitral Tribunals may compute and collect stamp duty and penalty on inadequately stamped instruments not covered by Section 32A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act and admit them into evidence without waiting for Stamp Authorities' assessment, enabling arbitration to proceed expeditiously.
Dilip Jagannath Ambilwade v. Government of Maharashtra
The High Court held that resignation entails forfeiture of past service barring exceptions, and the petitioner’s break in service cannot be condoned nor past service counted for pension or seniority, dismissing his writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s order.
Suresh Sunderdas Harpalani v. Dayal Sundersad Harpalani
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for probate of a contested Will due to failure to prove due execution and the Testator's sound mind amid suspicious circumstances.
Sou. Usha @ Rashmi Ramesh Bhadre v. Shri Raviraj Yuvraj Chavan
The High Court held that sending a statutory notice by registered post to the accused's correct address suffices compliance under Section 138(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act even if the notice is returned undelivered with remarks like 'left address', thereby restoring the complaint dismissed for non-service.
Farah Deeba v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging derogatory social media posts against the Indian State, holding that prima facie offences were disclosed and investigation must proceed.