High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
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.
Abhijit Arjun Padale v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held the petitioner’s arrest illegal for non-compliance with Sections 41 and 41A CrPC and Supreme Court guidelines, ordered compensation and departmental inquiry, affirming the protection of fundamental rights against unlawful arrest.
Wintry Engineering And Chemicals Private Limited v. The Commissioner of Local Body Tax Department
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 406(8) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, only the disputed tax amount, and not interest or penalty, must be deposited for an appeal to be entertained against Local Body Tax demands.
Joseph Paul de Sousa v. The State; Zinnia M. Khajotia; The Regional Passport Office, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that offensive emails can constitute an offense under Section 509 IPC and Section 67 IT Act, refusing to quash the FIR except for allegations under Sections 354 and 506(2) IPC.
Rohit Satindra Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings for sexual harassment, holding that the FIR was frivolous, contradicted by ICC findings, and instituted with malafide intent.
Madhukar Baburao Shete v. Yogesh Trimbak Shete
The High Court held that a Lok Adalat Award passed without a valid court reference under Section 20 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and without proper jurisdiction is illegal and set aside the Award, restoring the suit for regular adjudication.
Crimeophobia v. Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development and Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a frivolous and omnibus PIL petition lacking legal basis and imposed costs, emphasizing that PILs must be grounded in legal rights and not personal opinions or State policy matters.
Payal Hariom Verma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that arresting a woman after sunset without prior magistrate permission under Section 46(4) Cr.P.C. is illegal and ordered her release on bail while allowing re-arrest only with due procedure.