High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Vidyaa Sudhir Moravekar v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
The Bombay High Court quashed the Look-Out Circular against a senior citizen accused after chargesheet filing and cognizance, emphasizing that LOCs require valid reasons and cannot be maintained post-bail and cooperation.
Arya Sandip Tarar v. National Testing Agency & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing admission of a candidate to MBBS by creating a supernumerary seat, holding that a valid Caste Validity Certificate suffices despite non-production of the original Caste Certificate referenced therein.
M/s. Pyramid Land Developers v. Mr. Shivnarayan Acchaibar Singh & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining a terminated developer from using a conveyance deed executed under a cancelled power of attorney, emphasizing the validity of termination and the need to protect redevelopment progress.
Arun Bhoomi Corporation v. M/s. Jagruti Developers
The Bombay High Court set aside an Arbitral Tribunal's interim order granting reliefs to Jagruti Developers due to gross delay, procedural errors, and conflict with prior court orders, emphasizing strict adherence to principles governing interim relief under arbitration law.
Savitri Shekuram Jadhav v. Subhash Namdev Shinde
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition permitting expert examination of the petitioner’s thumb impression to challenge execution of a registered agreement for sale, affirming that denial of execution can be proved despite the document’s registration.
Shashikant Sakharam Gawade v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Chief Judicial Magistrate has the power to extend the period of the Writ of Commission under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act without requiring a fresh application, directing expeditious execution of possession orders with necessary assistance.
Gopal Radheshyam Yadav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused in a MCOC Act case, holding that the statutory conditions for invoking the Act were not met and prolonged detention without trial violated fundamental rights.
Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment to Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd. for delayed rollout of CSCs, holding that lack of last mile broadband connectivity excused delay and liquidated damages could not be imposed without proof of loss.
Appa Bhagwan Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the conviction for robbery under Section 392 IPC due to insufficient and contradictory prosecution evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proving all essential ingredients beyond reasonable doubt.
P.R. Naik and M.J. Brahmabhatt v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court quashed convictions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act due to fatal procedural lapses, undue delay in sample analysis, and improper storage, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory timelines and safeguards.
Sambhaji Uttam Suryavanshi v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father for repeatedly sexually assaulting his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, affirming the sufficiency of medical and testimonial evidence under the POCSO Act.
Lalit Shyam Tekchandani v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that failure to communicate grounds of arrest in writing, even when arrest is effected pursuant to Production Warrants under Section 267 Cr.P.C., renders the arrest and remand orders illegal, violating Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution.
Union of India v. Smt. Ameenabi and Another
The High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal of a woman charged with unauthorized possession of gold, holding that prosecution failed to prove conscious possession beyond reasonable doubt due to lack of corroborative evidence and independent witnesses.
A.H. Wadia Charity Trust v. Airport Authority of India
The Bombay High Court held that the amended Section 25 of the Land Acquisition Act applies where awards are declared post-amendment, allowing enhanced compensation beyond claims made during Section 9 inquiry, and accepted the Claimants’ valuation based on comparable sales for lands acquired for Mumbai Airport extension.
Jayanti Vikas Naik & Ors. v. Bibi Begum Fakir Saheb & Ors.
The High Court held that symbolic possession under Order XXI Rules 35 and 36 CPC is valid after demolition of suit premises, dismissing the judgment debtor's challenge to execution of an eviction decree.
Ratnadeep Ram Patil v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Section 79 BNS against an Advocate, holding that statements made in judicial proceedings without intent to insult a woman's modesty are protected by privilege and no offence is made out.
Bhagwat Bajirao Kale v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the death sentence of Bhagwat Bajirao Kale for the brutal murder of four family members, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and comprehensive consideration of mitigating factors in capital punishment cases.
Indian Express (P) Ltd v. Prashant Ambekar
A delinquent employee in a domestic enquiry is entitled to legal representation only if the management representative is a legally trained mind, which requires pleadings and evidence of such training or experience; mere legal background of the enquiry officer is insufficient.
The State of Maharashtra v. Vishal Prakash Shinde and Ors.
The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry harassment case, holding that mere allegations of demand and harassment without specific proof do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC.
Rahul Madan Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under the NDPS Act against the petitioner due to lack of material evidence and improper destruction of seized narcotic substances.