High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Amit Prakash Jori v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the District Magistrate’s power to take possession under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is purely executionary, requiring no hearing or reasoned order, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the possession order.
Indradas Kacharu Gaikar v. Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the demolition order against an unauthorized structure despite various NOCs, emphasizing that only competent authority permissions legalize construction and unauthorized buildings are liable to be demolished.
Suraj Satish Chavan v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the applicant in a PMLA case due to prolonged pre-trial incarceration and non-commencement of the predicate offence trial, emphasizing the right to personal liberty and speedy trial under Article 21.
M/s. Bikaner Sweets & Namkin NX-2 v. Area Manager
The Bombay High Court held that MIDC cannot stall execution of lease agreements and possession of allotted land based on an unprocessed government instruction, directing MIDC to proceed with the allotments as per statutory obligations.
Raj Realtors v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that development permissions granted prior to the Draft Regional Plan publication and UDCPR enforcement entitle the petitioner to an Occupation Certificate, directing its issuance despite regulatory doubts.
Siddhilaxmi Enclave Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a purported State Government instruction not issued as a valid policy direction under Section 18 of the MIDC Act cannot justify MIDC's refusal to execute lease agreements and hand over possession of allotted land, and directed MIDC to proceed accordingly.
Shri Shankar Newandram Budhwani v. The Chief Officer, Vita Municipal Council
The Bombay High Court held that failure to take effective acquisition steps within the statutory period under Section 127 of the MRTP Act results in lapse of land reservation, allowing the petitioner to develop the property.
Harshi Ramjiyani v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the cancellation of a student's admission based on failure to meet the minimum IB Diploma score requirement despite provisional eligibility granted on predicted grades.
Tejas Shamsunder Shinde v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old accused of murdering his father, emphasizing the offender's youth, provocation, and right to continue education under the Probation of Offenders Act.
Vijay Sharma v. Vivek Makhija
The Bombay High Court allowed the Section 11 application appointing an arbitrator, holding that stamp duty adequacy issues are for the arbitral tribunal and prior procedural orders do not bar fresh arbitration applications.
Ram Kishor Arora; Mohit Arora; Sangita Arora v. ICICI Bank; Reserve Bank of India; Supertech Township Projects Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging ICICI Bank's fraud classification order for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the Delhi High Court is the appropriate forum and that filing in Bombay amounts to forum shopping.
Shri. Vitthal Laxman Patil v. Kores (India) Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a promoter cannot construct an additional building on the recreational ground shown in the sanctioned layout plan without the prior consent of flat purchasers, affirming the promoter's duty of disclosure and adherence to MOFA provisions.
Shri Prashant s/o Subhash Bedse v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the belated suspension of a Tahsildar lacking material justification and directed reconsideration of the challenged transfer order by the Administrative Tribunal.
Brijesh Kumar Srivastava & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition to condone delay in filing an application for interest on delayed payments to Naval Dockyard employees, emphasizing that plausible explanations for delay must be liberally considered.
Vicky Bharat Kalyani v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court referred to a Larger Bench the interpretation of Sections 50, 41, and 41A Cr.P.C. concerning procedural safeguards during arrest, emphasizing the need for uniformity and protection of fundamental rights.
Avinash Ajay Benewal v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old accused in a robbery case, emphasizing rehabilitation and education continuity under the Probation of Offenders Act.
M/s. Atria Constructions v. The Municipal Commis, Pune
The Bombay High Court quashed a municipal stop work notice issued without jurisdiction and natural justice, holding that construction under valid environmental clearance cannot be deemed illegal merely due to pending revised clearance applications, and directed issuance of occupancy certificate pending arbitration of private disputes.
Bhalchandra Haribhau Tingre v. Chairman/Secretary, Kumar City Residence Coop Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld a deemed conveyance order under MOFA, ruling that procedural defects from initiating proceedings against a deceased person are curable by subsequent estate representation and that the Competent Authority lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate title disputes or operate as a civil court for res judicata purposes.
Vivek Babu Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a disabled employee is entitled to regularization and promotion with arrears in a government-aided college, directing accommodation in aided posts by dislodging incumbents or creating supernumerary posts, quashing contradictory administrative orders.
Suhas B. Marathe v. Balwant Mahadeo Joglekar
The Bombay High Court held that while a tenant can recover full repair expenses from a negligent landlord, recovery in any year is limited to one-fourth of the yearly rent under Section 23 of the Bombay Rent Act, and upheld the decree accordingly.