High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Maharashtra State Board for Technical Education v. Taramati Santosh Taji
The Bombay High Court upheld the setting aside of a probationer's stigmatic termination order issued without enquiry, directing reinstatement and completion of probation.
Eshtiyaq Ahmed Mushtaq Ahmed Qureshi v. The State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed an externment order for lack of objective material supporting the requisite subjective satisfaction under section 57(1)(a)(i) of the Maharashtra Police Act, emphasizing that mere conviction is insufficient to justify externment.
Ulhas Shikshan Sanstha Classic Heights v. Laxman Dagdu Mhaske
The court upheld that a valid appointment to Head Master cannot be invalidated by a pre-appointment statement of unwillingness or non-approval by the Education Officer, and an illegal reduction in rank without following procedure is liable to be set aside.
Kores (India) Ltd. v. Ashish Kumar Ahooja
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal of Kores India Ltd., holding that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonoured cheques issued towards payment for goods supplied.
M/s Bhavsar Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s Oyster Shipmanagement Private Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld the lawful compromise between plaintiffs and developers disposing of a suit, dismissing appellants' challenge that the consent terms prejudiced their rights under a joint venture agreement.
Deelip Tatoba Raje v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside a sexual offence conviction relying solely on Section 164 statements and corroborative evidence when the victim and witnesses turned hostile, emphasizing strict adherence to evidentiary principles.
Indirabai Narayan Bivalkar and Ors v. Yadav Ganpat Mhatre and Ors
The High Court set aside the MRT order restoring fixation of purchase price in favor of respondents claiming tenancy rights, holding that final rejection of tenancy claims precludes such fixation and ordering inquiry into alleged fraud and forgery.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. M.B. Kolhe
The High Court allowed MSRTC's writ petition, setting aside orders reinstating a driver dismissed for rash driving causing death and fleeing the accident spot, holding dismissal justified and penalty not shockingly disproportionate.
Shaikh Masud Ismail Shaikh & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's notifications renaming Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities and revenue areas, ruling that the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code's procedural requirements do not apply to city renaming and no fundamental rights were violated.
Imran Humayun Chandiwala v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court allowed the writ petition restoring vehicle registration cancelled on the basis of forged documents, holding that an innocent purchaser complying with Settlement Commission orders cannot be penalized disproportionately.
Hindustan Export & Import Corporation Private Limited v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of deduction under Section 80-O of the Income Tax Act where the appellant failed to prove furnishing of commercial knowledge or technical services beyond sharing newspaper cuttings, affirming the Assessing Officer's jurisdiction to verify compliance despite prior approval of the agreement.
Prasad Dattajirao Patil v. M/s. Chaudhary Construction Company & Ors
The Bombay High Court set aside the Trial Court's order allowing amendment to implead the petitioner personally as defendant, holding that such amendment was barred by limitation and changed the suit's nature impermissibly.
Chiplun Sand Mining & Trading Corporation v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the State cannot unilaterally apply a revised sand mining policy to contracts executed under an earlier policy, affirming the principle that contractual terms cannot be altered without mutual consent.
Naresh Govind Vaze v. High Court of Bombay; Government of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld procedural Rules regulating parties appearing in person, holding they are reasonable, valid, and do not violate constitutional rights.
Abhijit S. Shingote v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing repatriation of a minor child to the USA with her father, emphasizing the child's best interest over parental claims and recognizing the limited enforceability of foreign custody orders in India.
Sonalkumar Sureshrao Salunkhe & Ors. v. The Assistant Controller of Patents
The Bombay High Court held that an order deeming a patent application abandoned under Section 21(1) of the Patents Act is not appealable under Section 117A, dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.
Shubham Sunil Pore v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the decision to drop an ambiguously advertised petrol pump dealership location, holding no enforceable right arose from selection by draw of lots and dismissing the writ petition.
Hexaware Technologies Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices issued for AY 2015-2016 after 31st March 2021 without proper sanction and beyond limitation are invalid, quashing the reopening proceedings against Hexaware Technologies.
Rekha Wasudev Ganjre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's Full Bench ruling prohibiting multiple applications for the same police post across units, dismissing writ petitions challenging cancellation of appointments on this ground.
Navi Mumbai Hotel Owners Association; Mahesh S. Shetty v. The District Collector; The Principal Secretary; The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that liquor prohibition orders during elections must be confined to polling areas and periods as prescribed under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and modified an excessive district-wide prohibition accordingly.