High Court of Bombay
3,981 judgments
Vinayak Baban Parab v. Snehal Vinayak Parab
The High Court reduced the interim maintenance for a minor child from Rs.30,000 to Rs.23,250 per month, emphasizing that maintenance must be reasonable and based on the child's actual needs rather than speculative income claims.
Kishor Prabhakar Patwardhan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the period of an interim restraint order must be excluded from the limitation period under Section 23 of the Registration Act, allowing registration of documents presented after such restraint is lifted.
Kishor Prabhakar Patwardhan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the period of a court restraint order must be excluded from the limitation period under Section 23 of the Registration Act, allowing registration of documents presented after the statutory period due to bona fide delay.
Kamlesh Mishra v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 354-B and 506(II) IPC as the allegations were inherently improbable and motivated by malice, applying its inherent powers under Article 226 and Section 482 CrPC.
Srinwati Mukherji v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a flat booked but not yet possessed does not qualify as a "Shared Household" under the DV Act, and relief directing payment of installments under Section 19 is not maintainable.
Ningbo Aux Imp & Exp Co. Ltd. v. Amstrad Consumer India Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that interim measures under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot be granted against a third party deleted from enforcement proceedings and against whom the foreign arbitral award is not enforceable.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that reopening income tax assessments beyond four years requires failure to disclose material facts and quashed reassessment notices issued on mere change of opinion without such failure.
Saravana Prasad v. Endemol India Private Limited
The Bombay High Court held that interim deposit and disclosure directions under arbitration can be imposed on an OPC but not on its sole shareholder personally, reaffirming the limited liability protection of OPCs under the Companies Act.
Baban Bhiva Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC based on reliable dying declarations and corroborative evidence despite minor inconsistencies and investigation lacunae.
Shashikant Shantaram Tavare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder conviction of the appellant, rejecting his defence of joint suicide, holding that the victim’s injuries were homicidal and the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Vasant Krushant Vanjare v. Municipal Corporation of the City of Pune
The Bombay High Court allowed the second appeal holding that urgent demolition notices waive the requirement of Section 487 notice and that long-standing tenantable repairs cannot be treated as illegal new construction under municipal law.
United India Insurance Company Limited v. Smt. Rukmini Deepak alias Dilip Kachare & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that compensation in motor accident claims can be enhanced in insurer's appeal without cross-appeal by claimants, death of owner does not bar claim survival, contributory negligence deduction must be reasoned, and insurer remains liable despite driver's fake license absent fundamental breach proof.
Shrikrishna Ramchandra Dharap v. Swaroop Surendranath Chopra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a decades-old handwritten insertion in a plaint prayer, holding no abuse of process or justification for interference under Order VI, Rule 16 CPC and Article 227.
Ravindra Eknath Kumavat v. M/s. Future Development Construction Company & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the existence of a valid arbitration agreement must be prima facie established under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act, and referred the parties, including non-signatories, to arbitration despite a disputed cancellation deed.
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.