High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
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.