High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Vinodkumar Chetram Ganeriwala & Ors. v. Khushalchandra Lalitaprasad Poddar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 645-day delay in filing a review petition, holding that vague and unsupported reasons do not constitute sufficient cause under the Limitation Act.
Lallubhai Amichand Limited v. Sunil Jagmohandas Shah
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex-parte order against a family company director, affirming the binding nature of a family arrangement governing management rights and restraining unlawful ouster attempts.
United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Atul Dattaray Wadhane
The Bombay High Court held the bus driver solely negligent in a motor accident, enhanced compensation for the claimant's 100% functional disability including future medical expenses with interest, and dismissed the insurer's appeal.
Sunil Laxman Ghode v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified the petitioner’s categorization under the 2010 premature release Guidelines from Category 4(d) to 3(b), directing his immediate release after serving over 23 years for a murder arising out of family prestige.
Chandan Suraj Jaiswar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of an application to summon the victim and her husband as accused for extortion under Section 319 Cr.P.C., holding that the offences are distinct and not triable together.
Sunil Laxman Ghode v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reclassified a life convict from Category 4(d) to 3(b) under the 2010 Guidelines for premature release, directing his immediate release after over 23 years served.
Khanderao Bhau Desai v. Gajanan Mahadeo Kadam
The High Court held that the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal exceeded its limited revisional jurisdiction by overturning concurrent findings and upheld the petitioner’s deemed purchaser status for 5/8th share of the land under tenancy laws.
Saurabh Sahu v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a GST registration cancellation order due to a vague show cause notice violating natural justice, allowing a fresh notice to be issued with proper particulars.
Rajaram Dinkar Ketkar & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Gr. Bombay & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the landlord's absolute right to demolish a building despite tenant objections, dismissing tenants' petitions and directing eviction and demolition under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
Nusli N. Wadia; Maureen N. Wadia; Rajesh Batra v. Bastion Constructions
The Bombay High Court upheld specific performance of a land sale agreement, holding that the purchaser's obligation to obtain ULC permission became redundant after repeal of the ULC Act, and the trustees could not terminate the contract after receiving full consideration.
The State of Maharashtra v. Janardhan Ladku Bhoir & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in an assault case under the SC and ST Act due to inconsistent evidence and lack of medical corroboration, affirming the trial court's judgment.
Raju Kshatriya @ Raju Nepali @ Tapan Sarveshwar Das v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable witness evidence and failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
Umesh Ramesh Marathe v. State of Maharashtra & Priti Madhav Rayate
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a doctor who performed an emergency medical termination procedure in good faith and with patient consent, holding no offence under Section 313 IPC was made out.
Pranav Constructions Limited v. Priyadarshini Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that Section 9 jurisdiction cannot be used to enforce a discriminatory redevelopment agreement against dissenting members not party to the arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition seeking their eviction.
General Manager Central Railway v. PLR HC RBR JV
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment for additional work and price variation under a railway contract, rejecting the Railways’ challenge based on contract modification formalities and Article 299 of the Constitution.
Reshu Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the petitioner's punitive transfer orders, directed her accommodation at the relocated campus, granted partial back wages, and ordered reopening of her POSH complaint.
Satyam Shivam Arunkumar Jha v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings under Section 354 IPC against the applicant, holding that a strong prima facie case exists despite delay in FIR and minor discrepancies.
Anandrao Bapu Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the accused in a corruption case due to insufficient prosecution evidence proving that the money accepted was illegal gratification rather than lawful dues.
Rajkumar Gulati & Ors. v. S.D. Corporation Private Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that MOFA applies to free-sale buildings in slum rehabilitation projects on MHADA land, restraining the developer from unauthorized construction beyond the last disclosed plan without flat purchasers' consent.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shanta Baban Sutar; The State of Maharashtra v. Dattakumar Tukaram Kamble
The Bombay High Court upheld orders directing reinstatement of two long-serving employees terminated without due process, affirming their right to continuity of service despite initial temporary appointments.