High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Anjali Anand Khare v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a recruitment ban without a specific departmental order does not apply to university employees, entitling the petitioner to pension benefits from the State Government.
Gayatri Pandurang Bhamre v. Gram Vikas Mandal
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of teacher appointment approval due to non-compliance with mandatory Pavitra Portal procedure, defective advertisement publication, and lack of TET qualification.
Kinjal Vilas Bastav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioners' claim to Scheduled Tribe status by holding that valid caste certificates of close paternal blood relatives establish entitlement to Koli Mahadev Scheduled Tribe certificates, quashing the impugned rejection order.
Miss Nita Gopalrao Dalvi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a sports certificate issued for participation in a recognized sport cannot be invalidated retrospectively due to subsequent delisting, and a candidate qualifying on general merit cannot be denied appointment on that basis.
Miss Tehasin Shabbir Ahamad Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the government ban on recruitment of teachers does not apply to minority aided educational institutions, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's appointment approval.
Jehangir Tehmas Patel v. Fateh Singh Cheema & Ors.
The Bombay High Court granted Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to the Plaintiff, holding the 1986 Will duly executed and attested, rejecting the caveats for lack of caveatable interest and awarding costs against the Defendants.
Nazim Mohammed Yusuf Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR under Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that the offence is complete without proving Section 11, and the trial should continue despite the complainant's death and missing original currency notes.
Hanuman Jairam Naik v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the demolition of an illegally constructed property, holding that illegality in construction is incurable and fundamental rights do not protect unauthorized acts.
Ajay Shankar Rathod v. Zilla Parishad, Satara & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that suspicion without evidence cannot justify disqualification in examinations and quashed the direction for a mock test, directing appointment of the petitioner based on his original score.
Nahalchand Laloochand Pvt. Ltd. v. Shri Panchamrut CHS Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld a unilateral deemed conveyance order under MOFA, holding that disputes over title and subdivision must be resolved by civil courts, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the conveyance.
Khurshed Rustom Engineer v. Ajita Ranjit Madhavji & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction decrees based on bonafide requirement under the Bombay Rent Act, 1947, allowing consideration of subsequent events post-Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, but set aside decrees based on acquisition of alternate premises due to lack of proof.
Shree Doodhganga Vedhganga Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Mangoli v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court allowed approval of a Junior Clerk appointment in an aided private school despite procedural irregularities in recruitment, protecting the selected candidate's rights while imposing costs on the management.
Pandurang Shripati Magadum v. Rajaram Ragho Taware & Ors.
The High Court quashed the FIR against the petitioner for procedural irregularities and lack of proper application of mind by the Magistrate in ordering investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC after cognizance and investigation under Section 202 CrPC.
Kishore Mohanlal Dingra v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that adjusting a tax refund against a pending demand is illegal once 20% of the demand is paid and the appeal is pending, directing refund and expeditious disposal of the appeal.
Om Developers v. Bernardine Mouad Herique
The Bombay High Court held that rejection of a Section 16 application cannot be challenged via a Section 37 petition against a Section 17 interim order and refused to interfere with the arbitral tribunal’s interim relief.
M/s. Pyramid Developers v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that a non-banking financial company not meeting prescribed asset thresholds is not a "financial institution" under the SARFAESI Act and thus cannot invoke Section 14, issuing a writ of Prohibition to restrain proceedings.
Suyash Suryakant Patil v. National Medical Commission
The Bombay High Court held that functional competency assessment governs eligibility for medical education and PwD reservation, directing restoration of admission despite disability exceeding 40%.
M/s. Vaishnavi Engineers and Developers Private Limited v. Navnath Ramkrishna Mhatre and Others
The High Court held that a plaintiff has an absolute right to unconditionally withdraw a suit and set aside the trial court's order condoning a 9-year delay in seeking recall of such withdrawal without sufficient cause.
Parvath Shetty v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
Managing committee members without ownership or MHADA-approved membership in a cooperative housing society can be validly removed under Section 78A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act for acting prejudicially to the society's interests.
Watergrace Products v. Nashik Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court struck down arbitrary tender conditions requiring reduced experience and excessive net worth, directing the municipal corporation to reframe them in conformity with CVC guidelines and Article 14.