High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Leena Dashrath Gavkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld bail granted to the accused in a matrimonial dispute, holding that bail cancellation requires cogent reasons beyond factual disputes and no such grounds existed here.
Nikheelchandra Anil Zode v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging offences under Sections 186, 342, 353, 498A, and 506 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding that the allegations did not prima facie constitute any offence and continuing investigation would be an abuse of process.
The State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Anil Pinto
The High Court upheld the conviction of a surgeon for criminal medical negligence under Section 304A IPC, emphasizing the requirement of gross negligence and applying the Bolam test to assess professional conduct.
Hashim Abdul Razak v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reversed the acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that authorization of a company representative can be proved by affidavit and certified true copies without producing originals if no timely objection is raised.
Niranjan Sanjay Gotarane v. Commissioner of Police, Pimpri Chinchwad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delay in deciding the detainee's representation, violating Article 22(5) constitutional safeguards.
Rajuram Sawaji Purohit v. The Shandar Interior Private Ltd.
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award dismissing a refund claim on limitation grounds, holding that time spent prosecuting a bona fide winding-up petition before the wrong forum is excluded under Section 14(1) of the Limitation Act.
Nienke Leida Hulshof v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing the return of a minor Dutch child to her mother in the Netherlands, emphasizing the child's best interest over foreign custody orders and illegal detention in India.
Janaki Suresh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court appointed the petitioner wife as legal guardian of her comatose husband under its writ jurisdiction, filling a legal vacuum in guardianship laws for medically incapacitated adults.
Bharat Pukhraj Chaudhary v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that failure to communicate the grounds of arrest in writing violates Article 22(1) of the Constitution, rendering the arrest illegal and entitling the accused to bail.
Firoz Mohammad Shaikh v. Commissioner of Police, Pune & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order for failure to supply vital documents to the detenu, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution and rendering the detention illegal.
State of Maharashtra v. Prabha Krishnaji Kamble
The Bombay High Court upheld the Administrative Tribunal's order quashing delayed and non-speaking disciplinary proceedings against a government employee, emphasizing the need for prompt, reasoned decisions and proportional punishment.
Basant Kumar Bihani v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to full Foreign Allowance payable to Second Secretary officers without deductions for facilities provided by the host country, quashing the reduction orders and directing payment with interest.
Goeffrey Peter D'souza v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of Prior Approval under the M.C.O.C. Act for investigation against petitioners accused of criminal intimidation linked to organised crime, dismissing their challenge to the sanction order.
Sonika Vishnudas Kadam v. Vishnudas Haribhau Kadam & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of Domestic Violence proceedings from Junnar to Thane under Section 407 CrPC, balancing convenience and ends of justice against accused’s right to fair trial.
Ravi Ashish Builders Ltd v. Shardadevi Vikramjeet Yadav
The Bombay High Court set aside the trial court's order allowing amendment of the plaint after trial commencement, holding that the amendment was mala fide, introduced a new case, and was not sought with due diligence.
Shri Govind Sakli Epili & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the reversion of employees promoted without possessing AICTE-approved Diplomas, affirming strict adherence to Recruitment Rules under Article 309 for government appointments.
Anita Sopan Ravalekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death and injury due to failure of prosecution to prove rashness beyond reasonable doubt and directed compensation to victims.
Unique Trading Company v. Income Tax Officer – 18 (3)(5)
The Bombay High Court held that mere delay in payment of self-assessment tax without wilful intent does not constitute an offence under Section 276C(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and quashed the prosecution accordingly.
Sun Tan Trading Co. Ltd. v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessments based on customs valuation enhancement was unjustified and allowed deduction of sales promotion expenses incurred for the petitioner's business under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.
Sun Tan Trading Co. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 requires tangible material to form a reason to believe, and sales promotion expenses incurred for business purposes are deductible under Section 37, setting aside the reassessment notices and orders against the petitioner.