High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Awadesh Singh Yadav & Ors v Labour Enforcement Officer Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Ors
The High Court held that denial of proper representation vitiated the domestic enquiry, quashed the approval of dismissal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, resulting in automatic reinstatement of workmen with back wages.
The Principal Commissioner of Customs (General) v. Mahavir Logistics
The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT's order setting aside the revocation of a Customs Broker's license on grounds of proportionality while affirming penalty and forfeiture, emphasizing judicial review of punishment under Customs Broker Licensing Regulations.
Mohammad Azad Alam Diljad Ansari v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified the appellant’s conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to attempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 IPC, reducing the sentence accordingly due to lack of requisite intention.
Chandrakant Alias Chandar Basu Chavan v. The Commissioner Of Police & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay in deciding the detainee's representation, affirming the constitutional right under Article 22(5) for expeditious consideration.
Sheikhah Fadiah Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah v. Sanjay Mishrimal Punamiya
The Bombay High Court held that forged tenancy agreements executed after the landlord's death do not confer rights, declared the Defendants trespassers, and granted equitable relief including appointment of a Court Receiver and mesne profits to the Plaintiff.
M/s. Renaissance Global Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that import of finished jewellery for remaking within SEZs is permitted under the SEZ Act, and Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to impose penalties or confiscate such goods under the Customs Act.
Santu Sukhdeo Jaibhave & Ors. v. Nashik Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure to initiate acquisition within the statutory period after a valid Purchase Notice under Section 127 of the MRTP Act causes reservation of land to lapse, and a Draft Revised Development Plan not yet sanctioned cannot invalidate such notice.
Devendra Ramlal Bidlan v. Commissioner of Police Pune City & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unreasonable delay in considering the detainee's representation and failure to furnish vital documents, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
QED Properties Private Limited v. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a conditional Letter of Acceptance is not a concluded contract and its bona fide cancellation by a government undertaking is not arbitrary or illegal.
Anjali Vilas Deshpande & Ors. v. Prabha Rajendra Gupta & Ors.
The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that the deceased's income should be determined based on Form 16, including future prospects, and awarded appropriate amounts for loss of consortium and other conventional heads.
Dr. Anand Teltumbde v. National Investigation Agency & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the bail plea of Dr. Anand Teltumbde in a UAP Act case, holding that reasonable grounds exist to believe the accusations against him are prima facie true under Section 43-D.
Ganesh Sidhanth Khilare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an education authority cannot review or cancel an appointment approval without fraud or misrepresentation and directed entry of the petitioner's name in the Shalarth ID system.
Sabita Patra and ors v. The State of Maharashtra and anr
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging outrage of modesty under Section 354 IPC, holding the complaint to be malicious and the allegations unsubstantiated, thereby preventing abuse of process of law.
Anand Apparao Mane v. The State of Maharashtra; Ravi Narayan Mane v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in sudden fight and heat of passion without premeditation.
Stanislaus J.T. D’Souza v. Federick Cyril Braganza
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of late-stage amendment and Commissioner appointment applications in a long-pending eviction suit, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent abuse and uphold bonafide requirement principles.
Shri Yuvraj Datajirao Patil v. District Deputy Registrar Co-op. Societies, Kolhapur & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that disqualification of a cooperative society committee member for loan default under Section 73CA operates automatically upon due declaration, is not remedied by payment or resignation, and does not require a removal order under Section 78A.
Shabbir Kankaru Inamdar v. Mirza Salimbeg Jabbarbeg & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 22(1)(b) of the Specific Relief Act, a plaintiff suing for specific performance can amend the plaint at any stage to claim injunction relief, overriding CPC provisions, and allowed the petitioner to amend accordingly.
Monty Bahadur Karotiya v. Commissioner of Police, Thane
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order for failure to furnish vital injury certificates to the detenu, violating his constitutional right to make an effective representation under Article 22(5).
Amol Ambadas Bankar & Amol Bhagwan Shende v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of appellants for murder based on strong circumstantial evidence including motive, recovery of incriminating articles, and DNA identification of the deceased.
Thr. Chief General Manager & Anr v. Sandeep Sadanand Vanjari
The Bombay High Court held that while labour disputes should generally be decided on all issues together to avoid delay, a Labour Court may frame and decide preliminary issues when the employee enjoys interim protection, and set aside the Industrial Court's order directing otherwise.