High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Shantanu Bhopale v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the IIT aspirant's petitions challenging his JEE (Mains) score and debarment for unfair means, upholding the NTA's evaluation and denying relief.
Neelam Rajendra Nanaware v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of the appellant's discharge application under section 227 CrPC in a financial fraud case, holding that a prima facie case exists against her as Additional Director for misappropriation of investors' deposits under the MPID Act and IPC.
M/s. Barkat Contractors Pvt. Ltd. & M/s. Ratnaprabha Facility Services LLP v. Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court upheld the disqualification of petitioners from a municipal tender for submitting a joint bid prohibited under tender conditions and dismissed their challenge to the award to another bidder despite allegations of forged documents.
Jayashree Tanaji Salunkhe v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner’s participation in the All India Agricultural Inter-University Sports Competition qualifies her for 5% reservation under the Government Resolution, quashing the cancellation of her eligibility certificate as arbitrary and unlawful.
Ankush Kashinath Mhaske v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition partially, directing a fresh inquiry into the petitioner's entitlement to refund for un-excavated sand due to villagers' opposition under the applicable Government Resolution.
The State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Mrs. Aruna P. Katke
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order reinstating a dismissed temporary medical officer, holding that dismissal was justified and punishment was not disproportionate given the gravity of misconduct and parity with similarly placed delinquents.
Municipal Council Ratnagiri v. Madhukar Shankar Redij
The Bombay High Court upheld that failure to acquire reserved land within the statutory period under Section 127 causes automatic lapse of reservation, and Civil Courts retain jurisdiction to declare such lapse despite the bar under Section 149 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
Javed Akhtar Basiulla Ansari v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A IPC based on credible victim testimony and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appellant's appeal.
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. v. Maha Active Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court partly allowed ABL's appeal modifying the interim relief granted under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing the need for expedition, prima facie case, and reasoned quantum in granting such relief.
Anilkumar Chhotelal Yadav & Nagendrakumar Lalkrishor Kanojiya v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for murder and robbery based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory and corroborative recoveries.
Umabai Dattu Bhoir and Ors. v. Malati Kisan Bhagt and Ors.
The Civil Court has jurisdiction to try suits for declaration of title despite existence of heirship certificates under the Bombay Regulation and Indian Succession Act, and a plaint cannot be rejected at the threshold on that ground.
N.M.V. High School and College & Ors. v. Shri Bharat Dagadu Kshirsagar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an unreasoned administrative order rejecting a teacher's full-time appointment approval and directed retrospective approval with salary and pension arrears.
UTO Nederland B. V. v. Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.
The court held that an order on a temporary injunction application is a discretionary order, not a prima facie adjudication, and appellate interference is limited to cases of arbitrary or perverse exercise of discretion.
Vincy Cajetan Noronha & Ors. v. Steffi Genovevo Fernandes
The Bombay High Court appointed the Respondent as legal guardian of minor Master Yohan, prioritizing the child's welfare and emotional bonds over financial capacity or biological ties.
Shahna Garg Advani v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the mother's habeas corpus petition for custody of her 10-year-old son, holding that the father is the natural guardian and custody disputes require detailed inquiry under guardianship laws with the child's welfare as paramount.
Sahil Raju Gilani v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of a minor girl, holding that custody disputes must be resolved under the Guardians and Wards Act with the child's welfare as paramount.
Indorama Synthetics (I) Ltd. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a manufacturer-exporter is entitled to claim both input side drawback and output side rebate on exported goods without it constituting double benefit, overruling the Department's recovery demand.
Sasmita Investments Ltd. v. Appropriate Authority
Civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits challenging or seeking declaration of abrogation of compulsory purchase orders under Chapter XX-C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, as barred by Sections 269-UN and 293.
M/s. Manidhari Realtors Private Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that in NHAI land acquisitions, interest on delayed compensation must be paid from the date possession is taken, directing payment of interest at 9% per annum from 05.12.2019 until actual payment.
Usha Ravi v. Bank of Baroda & Ors.
Deputation allowance paid during deputation does not form part of pensionable pay; pension must be fixed on substantive pay drawn in the parent bank excluding deputation allowance.