High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
S. R. Thorat Milk Product Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court directed the State of Maharashtra to pay the petitioner Export Subsidy for Milk Powder exports under a valid Government Resolution, rejecting procedural objections and emphasizing equality and compliance with Court orders.
Govind Milk and Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court directed the State of Maharashtra to pay Export Subsidy to the petitioner for Milk Powder exports under a valid Government Resolution, emphasizing equality and rejecting procedural objections.
Pravin P. Wategaonkar v. The Additional Chief Secretary & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the PIL seeking removal of the Maharashtra RERA Chairperson, holding that the appointment complied with statutory provisions and mere pendency of inquiry requests does not disqualify the appointee.
Sambhaji Shankar Vanave v. Divisional Women And Child Welfare Division
The High Court restored a long-dismissed labour complaint to allow the petitioner to challenge his dismissal, imposing conditions including denial of back wages and a strict timeline for concluding proceedings.
Girish Suresh Jambhalikar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Education Officer lacks jurisdiction to decide seniority disputes after promotion, which fall within the exclusive domain of the School Tribunal under Section 9 of the MEPS Act, and set aside the Education Officer's order promoting respondent No.5.
Rupali Bapurao Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail, holding that false assurances of unrealistic profits in share trading by advocate applicants prima facie establish cheating and criminal intent beyond a civil dispute.
Kunal Kamra v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court, in a reference under Clause 36 of the Letters Patent, examined the constitutional validity and statutory vires of the amended Rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the IT Intermediary Guidelines, highlighting key differences in judicial opinion on freedom of speech, natural justice, and proportionality.
Ramkaran Karwa v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that seized cash refunded after investigation must carry interest at the actual rate earned on fixed deposits, rejecting the respondents’ reliance on a Circular limiting interest to 6%, and directed refund of excess interest with accountability measures.
Munib Iqbal Memon v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed bail to an accused detained for over 11 years in a terrorism case, holding that prolonged trial delay violates the constitutional right to a speedy trial despite statutory bail restrictions under UAPA.
Industrial Development Bank of India v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Spl. Range-I
The Bombay High Court held that deductions under Sections 36(1)(vii) and 36(1)(viia) of the Income-tax Act are independent, allowing the appellant bank to claim both deductions without improper curtailment.
Industrial Development Bank of India v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Spl. Range-I
The Bombay High Court held that deductions under Sections 36(1)(vii) and 36(1)(viia) of the Income-tax Act are independent and the deduction for bad debts must be limited by the opening credit balance of the provision account, allowing the assessee's claim for both provisions.
Ashok Kumar Kothari v. Sanwarlal Agarwal
The Bombay High Court held that the reverse mechanism clause was not part of the consent decree for specific performance and cannot be enforced in execution proceedings.
Prasad Nandkumar Deshmukh v. Dhaku Navlu Aukirkar and Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed revision to reject a suit filed after 31 years seeking specific performance of a suspicious 1989 agreement and cancellation of a 2011 registered sale deed, holding the suit barred by limitation and not maintainable under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
M/s. Rajaram Construction v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disqualification from a tender for non-compliance with bid capacity requirements, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent mala fide or arbitrariness, especially after the petitioner withdrew an earlier suit on the same cause.
Gagan Satyapal Khanna v. Union of India
The High Court held that an appellate authority must provide an opportunity to cure shortfall in mandatory pre-deposit before dismissing an appeal, setting aside the dismissal order and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Kekanaje Balkrishna Bhat
The Bombay High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the tribunal's award of compensation to claimants in a motor accident death case where death causation was probable and breach of policy was unproven.
Abhijit Bhagwat Khedkar v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the review petition challenging denial of Ph.D. admission, holding that new grounds cannot be raised in review and eligibility relaxation must follow applicable regulations.
Shahaji Nanai Thorat v. Sanjay Dina Patil
The Bombay High Court dismissed an election petition for failure to implead all contesting candidates as mandated by Section 82 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, holding that such non-compliance is a fundamental defect that cannot be cured by subsequent amendment or summons issuance.
Shahid Akeel Shaikh v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed admission to a PwD candidate despite an inadvertent error in the NEET application, emphasizing correction of bona fide mistakes and protection of disability rights under the RPwD Act, 2016.
Shri Vasant Buddhiram Gonte v. State of Maharashtra
The court held that a unilateral declaration by a promoter under the Apartment Act without all flat purchasers' consent is invalid, allowing the formation and registration of the co-operative housing society under MOFA.