High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Huges Real Estate Developers LLP v. Khernagar Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court dismissed the developer's appeal for injunction restraining redevelopment, held no concluded contract on revised terms, set aside NOC condition for new developer, and directed monetary deposit to protect developer's rights while allowing redevelopment to proceed.
IMAX Corporation v. E-City Entertainment (I) Pvt. Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a final limitation order attained after Supreme Court dismissal of appeals operates as res judicata, allowing enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against E-City but not related companies, and clarified public policy and impleadment principles under the Arbitration Act.
Suruchi Rajendra Gurjar v. Board of Trustees of the Mumbai Port Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the stigmatic termination of a probationary Chief Law Officer by Mumbai Port Trust for suppression of material facts without proper departmental enquiry, ordering reinstatement with back wages.
Chandrashekhar Vaman Patwardhan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the attachment of a flat under the MPID Act, holding that attachment proceedings cannot continue against property of a deceased director without statutory provision and the property was not acquired from depositors' money.
Trident Estate Private Limited v. The Office of Joint District
The Bombay High Court held that in court-monitored auctions, the sale price fixed by the Court is the true market value for stamp duty, and Stamp Authorities cannot independently reassess or levy additional duty based on higher valuations.
Dinesh Manik Suryavanshi v. The Education Officer
Termination of a Shikshan Sevak’s services based on a pending criminal case is unlawful if acquittal occurs before termination, entitling reinstatement with partial back wages.
Andreas Stihl Private Limited v. The Joint Commissioner of State Tax
The Bombay High Court held that authorities under the Settlement Act cannot invoke Section 50 of the MVAT Act to adjust refunds against demands of other years without a separate order under the MVAT Act, quashing review orders that unlawfully did so.
Air India Charters Ltd v. Ms. Tanja Glusica
The Bombay High Court held that compensation to dependents of a contractor-employed pilot must be calculated based on the actual salary paid by the contractor, with interest payable for delayed payment but no penalty on the principal employer.
Dinesh Manik Suryavanshi v. The Education Officer
Termination of an employee based on pendency of a criminal case is illegal after acquittal, entitling reinstatement with continuity of service and back wages.
Rohit Uttam Mane v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed writ petitions directing issuance of 'Koli Mahadev' Scheduled Tribe Certificates to petitioners based on familial lineage and subject to statutory verification.
The State of Maharashtra v. Prakash Pandharinath Rajput
The High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of a Police Sub-Inspector accused of corruption, holding that the prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance of bribe despite valid sanction for prosecution.
FCA India Automobiles Private Limited v. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that a delayed deposit of 50% of the assessed amount under Section 127(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 does not bar entertaining an appeal filed within the 30-day limitation period, and restored the appeal for hearing on merits.
Pranav Constructions Limited v. Priyadarshini Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that individual members of a Co-operative Society are bound by the Society's Development Agreement and granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act directing non-cooperative members to vacate premises for redevelopment despite disputes over entitlement.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, Pune v. Dr. Kasliwal Medical Care & Research Foundation
The Bombay High Court held that non-disposal of a registration application under Section 12AA(2) within six months does not result in deemed registration, overruling the Tribunal's order and following the later Supreme Court precedent.
Praveen Kumar Passi v. Pradip Syamlal Das
The Competent Authority under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act has implied powers to sell attached goods to fully execute eviction orders, and partial delivery of possession does not amount to complete execution.
Shivaji Damodar Karne v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted a bus driver of rash and negligent driving causing death due to lack of evidence and failure to consider contributory negligence, setting aside earlier convictions.
The People’s Education Society v. Dr. K. Sudhakar Reddy
The High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order setting aside the compulsory retirement of an associate professor, holding that the purported Chairman of the trust lacked authority due to rejected Change Reports, and that disciplinary action without competent authority violated natural justice.
Hemant Bharat Kachare v. Vasu Anna Shetty & Ors.
The High Court held that tenant's unauthorized permanent constructions in rented premises justified eviction under Section 13(1)(b) of the Bombay Rent Act, setting aside the appellate court's reversal of eviction.
Aspandiar Rashid Irani & Ors. v. Pasayadan Cooperative Housing Society Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that recovery of cooperative housing society dues under Section 154B-29 is not barred by limitation and applies to persons in possession regardless of membership or registered sale agreement.
Ayushi Doshi v. None
The Bombay High Court held that the six-month cooling off period under Section 13B(2) of The Hindu Marriage Act is directory and can be waived when reconciliation is impossible, setting aside the Family Court's order and allowing the divorce by mutual consent petition.