High Court of Bombay
4,043 judgments
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.
Mangal Bhanudas Thombare v. Union of India
The High Court held that a fatal accident occurring while boarding a train, including attempts to save another passenger, constitutes an "untoward incident" under the Railways Act, entitling the deceased to compensation.
Star Deep Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging redevelopment by a co-operative housing society, holding that disputes over proportionate rights and redevelopment entitlements between lessor and lessee are civil matters beyond writ jurisdiction.
Ajit K. Dharia v. Mumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition by a tenant challenging an Occupancy Certificate and seeking possession, holding that such civil disputes must be resolved by civil courts and not under writ jurisdiction.
Surendra Shah v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to demolish illegal constructions lacking sanctioned plans, emphasizing strict enforcement of municipal laws and rejecting judicial regularization.
Hiroo Tuljaram Shahani v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held the Petitioners guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying their undertaking to remove unauthorized constructions, imposed sentence and fine, and directed restoration of the premises at their cost.
Meenanath S/o Shivram Patil v. Vivek S/o Balaram Deshmukh & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed demolition of unauthorized constructions by Respondents, dismissed a civil suit filed with suppressed facts, and held that illegal constructions without statutory approvals cannot be regularized or protected by courts.