High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
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.
Veer Tower Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. District Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Mumbai City (4) & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a co-operative housing society is entitled to deemed conveyance under Section 11 of the MOFA Act despite redevelopment delays and incomplete federation formation, directing the Competent Authority to issue conveyance accordingly.
Farooq Yasin Sayyad Inamdar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Show Cause Notice issued by the Waqf Board CEO, holding that such a challenge is premature absent exceptional circumstances and that an effective alternate remedy exists.
Ramesh Bagaram Mankane & Hemant Bagaram Mankame v. Vasant Dattatray Pawar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that tenancy land transfers require prior statutory sanction and confirmed plaintiffs' possession and title, rejecting defendants' claims based on agreements and possession receipt.
Shri Sanjay Bhavsingh Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that prolonged suspension without timely enquiry is unjustified and ordered reinstatement of an employee facing charges of submitting contradictory medical certificates.
Ex-LT Col PK Tiwari v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of an Army officer for aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, affirming the scope of judicial review over court martial proceedings limited to fundamental rights violations and jurisdictional errors.
Ganesh Madhukar Mendarkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused after over nine years of incarceration, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.
Kiran Anna Chavan v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside a detention order under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981 due to contradictions, unexplained delay, and malafide conduct affecting the detaining authority's subjective satisfaction.