High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
Sandeep Tanaji Bangar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the Education Officer's rejection of a private school teacher's transfer proposal for failure to grant opportunity to cure deficiencies and directed reconsideration in accordance with law.
Tanangi Kenchappa Gurubala v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court regularized a full-time teacher’s appointment made in violation of reservation rules, balancing legality with equity, and directed backlog clearance and penalties on the Management.
High Court of Judicature at Bombay v. Vineeta Srinandan
The Bombay High Court convicted Mrs. Vineeta Srinandan for criminal contempt for issuing a derogatory circular scandalizing the judiciary, sentencing her to one week imprisonment and fine, while accepting the Board's apology and disowning of the publication.
Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd. v. Shree Swaminarayanan Pty Ltd
The Bombay High Court granted a limited 90-day injunction restraining a distributor from disparaging the manufacturer’s products pending arbitration, balancing contractual obligations with free commercial speech.
Nitin Prabodhchandra Gadekar v. The State Bank of India
The High Court upheld the appellate court's discretion to set aside a judgment on admission in a lease dispute, holding that such judgment requires clear, unambiguous admission and proper interpretation of lease termination provisions under Section 111 of the Transfer of Property Act.
M/s. Amar Builders v. Champalal Indraraj Sand alias Rahtekar & Ors.
The High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing cross-objections in a civil appeal where the appeal was stayed and not taken up for final hearing, emphasizing the wide discretion under Order XLI Rule 22 CPC.
Millan Pradhan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of university rules annulling exam performance for revealing identity and requiring passing all 1st year MBBS subjects before promotion, dismissing the petition challenging these regulations.
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The Bombay High Court issued procedural directions for removal of office objections and scheduled the hearing dates for multiple criminal appellate matters.
Anil Shivajirao Bhosale v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused under PMLA after he completed half the maximum sentence, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial over statutory bail restrictions.
M/s.N.K Proteins Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Limitation Act, 1963 applies to the MPID Act and the court has discretion to condone delay beyond 30 days under Section 5(3), dismissing the appellant's challenge to the condonation order.
Sabyasachi Devpriya Nishank v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an intoxicated driver charged with rash and negligent driving causing damage, imposing community service and monetary conditions to balance public safety and the accused's future prospects.
Mangesh Girish Sarjerao v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a 'Thakar' Scheduled Tribe certificate to the petitioner, holding that affidavits and caste validity certificates of paternal relatives are admissible evidence to discharge the burden of proof.
Shri Dnyaneshwar Baban Katkar v. The Director General and Inspector General of Police
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking correction of date of birth in service records beyond the prescribed five-year period under service rules, holding that the Registration of Births and Deaths Act does not override service conditions and emphasizing the adverse impact of belated changes on service benefits.