High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
Dattatraya Ramchandra Chinchalikar v. The Collector of Sangli
The High Court enhanced compensation in two land acquisition appeals by directing proper consideration of comparable sale instances for market value and held that additional solatium under Section 23(1-A) is not payable for awards made before 30.04.1982.
Mr. Anil Dnyandev Pawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a family accused of cheating in a broken matrimonial engagement, holding that mere silence about a daughter's relationship does not constitute a cognizable offence under IPC Section 420.
Priyanka Hirlekar v. Mayur Hirlekar
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a matrimonial petition from Mumbai to Nagpur prioritizing the wife’s hardship and convenience under Section 24 CPC, despite opposition based on hardship to the husband’s representative.
Shivaji Education Society v. State of Maharashtra
Termination of a permanent school employee without prior approval of the Education Officer under Rule 26 of Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools Regulation Act is illegal, warranting reinstatement.
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Charity Fund v. Income Tax Officer (Exemption)
The Bombay High Court held that a charitable trust complied with Section 11(2) of the Income Tax Act by filing Form 10 and providing a trustees' resolution, and quashed reassessment notices issued based on a mere change of opinion without new material.
Vascon Engineers Limited v. Universal Builders
The Bombay High Court upheld the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the recall application despite the Original Respondent's absence at hearing and objections on limitation and stamping, emphasizing minimal judicial interference and leaving substantive issues to the Arbitral Tribunal.
Suhas Ganpat Mahajan & Ors. v. Prabhakar Laxman Dhage
A registered agreement for sale with delivery of possession entitles the purchaser to maintain a suit for injunction to protect possession even without a registered sale deed, and rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC is improper where triable issues exist.
Nanji Dana Patel v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that delay in filing refund applications for stamp duty beyond six months can be condoned under the Limitation Act, and the State cannot retain stamp duty collected twice on the same property, directing reconsideration of the refund on merits.
Jagannath Anna Gavade & Ors. v. Shashikant Bhupal Khandekar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age and recognizing the deceased's daily wage income despite employer's labor law non-compliance.
The Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax Circle-1(3)(1)
The Bombay High Court quashed a reassessment notice issued after four years for lack of failure to disclose material facts and held that mere change of opinion by the Revenue does not justify reassessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act.
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that without a specific Section 13 notice, the 120-day period for landowners to submit redevelopment schemes does not commence, affirming the landowner's preferential redevelopment rights and quashing the AGRC order rejecting their proposal as belated.
Mujibur Rehman Haji Israr Alam Siddiqui v. Noorjahan Begum Haji Israr Alam Siddiqui & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the substitution of legal heirs and executor as plaintiffs in a family property declaratory suit after the original plaintiff's death, holding that such substitution does not alter the suit's nature or cause of action.
Kunal Housewares Private Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that exporters claiming higher drawback must refund the differential amount before receiving IGST export refund, preventing double benefit under GST and Customs laws.
Surel Milk & Food Processor Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bhagwan Krishna Pawar & Ors.
The High Court held that appointment of a Court Commissioner for property survey cannot be made at the initial stage before evidence is led, and such appointment is discretionary after assessing evidence.
State of Maharashtra v. Shashikant Dnyanu Jadhav
The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a police constable accused of accepting a bribe, holding that circumstantial evidence was insufficient to prove demand and acceptance under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Haresh Panchal Alias Harish Vallabhbhai Naroliwala v. Leela Chandrakant Naik
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction on grounds of rent arrears, unauthorized subletting, and illegal construction, affirming that rent must be deposited before framing of issues under Section 12(3) of the Bombay Rent Act to avoid eviction.
M/s. Tolani Ltd. v. The DCIT Spl. Range-31 Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the deduction under Section 33AC must be reduced from profits of a ship before computing the Section 80-I deduction, dismissing the assessee's appeal.
Karunakar Shetty v. Shanta Chandappa Alva
The Bombay High Court held that a petition for declaration of sole ownership of property jointly held by spouses is not barred by omission to include such claim in an earlier divorce petition, as the causes of action are distinct.
Aashish Niranjan Shah v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond four years where the petitioner’s returns had been scrutinized and no failure to disclose material facts was demonstrated, affirming the strict jurisdictional limits under Section 147 of the Income-tax Act.
Yogesh Ramdas Bachhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction and life sentence for the murder of Jyotsna, attempt to murder her friend, and attempt to commit suicide, based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence.