High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
B. Suguna v. Smt. Bolla Malathi
The Bombay High Court held that a nomination for GPF does not automatically become invalid upon the subscriber acquiring a family without formal cancellation, entitling the original nominee to the entire fund subject to succession claims.
Ravi Manoj Rai v. Union of India & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to accused Nos. 2 and 4 in a narcotics smuggling case, holding that co-accused statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible at bail stage and the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against them.
Shrimati Dr. Gaikwad Rajashri Nitin v. The Deputy Secretary Affiliation Department
The Bombay High Court held that grace marks awarded under university ordinance for securing higher class are valid for eligibility in teacher recruitment and that a government resolution disallowing grace marks cannot be applied retrospectively to deny appointment approval and service continuity.
Kalyani Aditya Mineral Limited v. Aditya Birla Group Trading (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed challenges to arbitrators under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, holding that mere perceived associations without legal incapacity do not disqualify an arbitrator and serious misconduct allegations must be raised before the arbitral tribunal.
Swanubhuti Jeevraj Jain v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking caste certificate based on the mother's caste, affirming the presumption of the father's caste unless sole maternal upbringing and deprivation are proven.
The State of Maharashtra v. Pramila Vitthal Kawale
The Bombay High Court upheld mid-term police transfers made under Election Commission directives as valid and not temporary deputations limited to the election period, overruling the Tribunal's contrary order.
Swastik Promoters and Developers v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority’s order granting deemed conveyance under MOFA, holding that title disputes lie with civil courts and the Authority’s role is limited to enforcing the promoter’s statutory conveyance obligations.
Madhukar Janardhan Dhole v. The Chief Officer, Baramati Municipal Council & Suchetra Udaysinha Gaikwad
The Bombay High Court directed the Baramati Municipal Council to demolish unauthorized construction despite pending civil suit, affirming the municipal authority's duty to act promptly against illegal structures under public law.
Vikram @ Bala Shahaji Sonavane v. Commissioner of Police
The Bombay High Court held that non-placement of the entire reasoned bail order before the detaining authority does not vitiate the detention order where the bail order's reasons do not affect the grounds for detention.
Ritik Suresh Millil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old accused in a serious sexual offence case against his minor cousin, emphasizing the need for reformative justice given his age and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.
Mohammad Khalid Mukhtar Ahmed Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused after over four years' incarceration without trial commencement, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and balancing it against the seriousness of offences and risk of witness tampering.
Santosh Pralhad Waghmare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an under-trial accused after nearly eight years of incarceration without trial commencement, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial and personal liberty under Article 21.
Kailas Ramdas Sangle v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted a police officer charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt and invalid sanction order.
Roop Kishor Bhootra v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the Special Court's order allowing NSEL's application under Section 190 CrPC to summon additional accused persons, holding that an accused can file such application and proposed accused have no locus standi to intervene at the cognizance stage.
Smt. Prabhalaxmi Chhotalal Yoganand v. Chief Officer, Diu Municipal Council
The High Court upheld cancellation of a business license after the petitioner relinquished tenancy rights, holding that possession and license rights cease upon surrender of tenancy.
Ghanshyam Maruti Chougule v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused in a sexual assault case due to unexplained delays and refusal of medical examination, emphasizing that bail observations do not prejudice the trial merits.
Guddu Soubhan Harijan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused held for nearly seven years without trial commencement, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and that bail is the rule, jail the exception.
Deepak Manohar Deshmukh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of charges under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove abetment of suicide beyond reasonable doubt due to contradictory dying declarations and lack of overt acts.
Shantaram Sakharam Ghadi v. State of Maharashtra
Tenants cannot challenge eviction notices under the MRTP Act; only landlords have locus, and public interest Town Planning Schemes prevail over alleged tenancy claims.
Priyanka Balkrishna Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court modified the refusal of approval for upgradation of a part-time teacher to a full-time aided post, directing eligibility after completion of six years on unaided establishment in line with applicable rules and government resolutions.