High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Raj Transport and Trading Company v. Barge Madhwa and another
The Bombay High Court allowed a decree on admission for maritime claims against a vessel's sale proceeds, holding that admiralty jurisdiction and insolvency proceedings operate independently and the plaintiff's maritime lien claim is enforceable despite liquidation of the vessel's owner.
Vilas Laxman Chawan v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for abduction and rape of a minor, holding that the victim's reliable testimony and corroborative medical and DNA evidence suffice for conviction without corroboration.
Ikhlaq Bashir Shaikh v. Radhika Rastogi
The Bombay High Court quashed a detention order under the PITNDPS Act due to unreasonable and unexplained delay that broke the live link between grounds of detention and the purpose of detention.
M/s. Mehta & Co. v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the Municipal Corporation's demolition of a plaintiff's structure without due process was illegal and granted interim relief directing temporary alternate accommodation pending permanent rehabilitation.
Mehta Jaising Construction v. Asst. Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the finding that a private trust constituted an Association of Persons, dismissing the appeal against disallowance of interest payments under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Mehta Jaising Combine v. Addl. Commissioner of Income-Tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the classification of a private trust as an Association of Persons, dismissing the appeal against disallowance of interest payments under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Mehta Jaising Combine v. The Addl. Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the finding that a private trust pooling funds for business purposes constitutes an Association of Persons, justifying disallowance of interest payments under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Mehta Jaising Construction v. The Asst. Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the classification of a private trust as an Association of Persons, dismissing the appeal against disallowance of interest payments under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Mehta Jaising Combine v. Income Tax Officer Ward-27(8) Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld the classification of a private trust as an Association of Persons and dismissed the appeal against disallowance of interest payments under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Vimalnath Shelters Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court invalidated redevelopment notices issued without statutory declaration of the building as dangerous and proper procedure, protecting owners’ rights against arbitrary actions under Section 79-A of the MHADA Act.
Mehta Jaising Construction v. Asst. Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the classification of a Private Specific Trust as an Association of Persons and affirmed the disallowance of interest payments to beneficiaries under Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Dr. Balaji Ashok Bhise v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging PG medical admission, holding that the petitioner was ineligible for MD Medicine due to prior diploma and lower merit, and that admission rules and merit-based criteria must be strictly followed.
Neetu Makhija v. Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed immediate demolition of unauthorized construction by the municipal corporation, holding that illegal constructions without prior permission cannot be regularized and emphasizing statutory duties of authorities.
Shahbaz Mumtaz Khan v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court struck down an IOCL tender clause preferring younger candidates in tie-breaks as arbitrary and violative of Article 14, allowing the petitioner’s constitutional challenge despite prior participation.
Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University Law School v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Bar Council of India's power under the Advocates Act, 1961 to inspect law colleges affiliated to universities and validated the Rules of Legal Education-2008 and related inspection notices.
Urban Infrastructure Real Estate Fund v. Neelkanth Realty Private Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld modification of an interim arbitral award to allow examination of limitation issue on evidence, holding that deciding limitation solely on demurrer without evidence violates fundamental policy of Indian law.
Shree P. A. Parekh; Shree M. Chattarji v. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
The Bombay High Court quashed convictions under the Water Pollution Act due to procedural lapses in sample collection, vague sanction orders, and lack of specific allegations against company officers.
Makarand Vijay Pujari v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner was ineligible for appointment due to lack of requisite graduation degree at the time of application and for making a false statement in the application form.
Ramugade Sahaniwas No.2 Sahkari Gruharachna Dekhbhal Sanstha Maryadit v. Anand K. Aalshi & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the lawful change of classification of a cooperative society to a maintenance society, quashed the cryptic order setting aside the change, and invalidated elections allowing defaulters to vote, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory procedural requirements.
Sagar Bhagirath Karate v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld IOCL’s rejection of dealership applications for failure to submit mandatory registered lease deeds, holding that such non-compliance justified rejection and did not violate natural justice.