High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Parubai Chintaman Pasalkar & Ors. v. Deputy Collector (Rehabilitation), Pune & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that penalties imposed under Section 21(4) of the Maharashtra Project Affected Persons Rehabilitation Act, 1999 are punitive and do not entitle project affected persons to compensation from such fines.
New Manoday Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The court held that pendency of a title suit cannot bar unilateral deemed conveyance under MOFA nor justify deregistration of a cooperative society after decades, emphasizing limited jurisdiction of authorities and the need for timely statutory action.
ND’S Art World Private Limited v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (OSD) (OT & WT) & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that only the CBDT or its authorized members can validly pass orders condoning delay under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, and quashed an order passed by an Additional Commissioner without proper delegation.
Ambadas Devram Chavan v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of corruption charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.
Mehandi Kasim Jenul Abidin Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a baba for sexually assaulting six minor girls over several years, affirming the sufficiency of victim and medical evidence and clarifying the meaning of life imprisonment.
K.I.P.L. Vistacore Infra Projects J.V. v. Municipal Corporation of the city of Ichalkarnji
The Bombay High Court held that the power to extend the mandate and substitute arbitrators under Section 29-A of the Arbitration Act lies with the court that appointed the arbitrator, typically the High Court, not the Principal Civil Court.
Ashok Kumar Goel & Vyoman India Private Limited v. EbixCash Limited & Ors
The Bombay High Court held that an Emergency Arbitrator's decision is an interim order not enforceable under Part II, allowing a Section 9 petition for interim relief in an international commercial arbitration seated in Singapore, emphasizing party autonomy and rejecting exclusion of Section 9 absent clear agreement.
Oriental Aromatics Limited v. Poonam D. Bhatiya
In a summary suit for recovery of dues based on invoices and delivery challans, the Bombay High Court held that absence of substantial defence and admissions of liability disentitle the defendant from leave to defend, granting summary judgment to the plaintiff.
Shrikant Balasao Patil & Ors. v. State Co-operative Election Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a person empanelled as auditor but never appointed auditor of a specific society is not disqualified from being Returning Officer under Rule 76-B, dismissing the petition challenging such appointment.
Bata India Limited v. Bindiya Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Court held that mesne profits application following an eviction decree with inquiry direction is not barred by limitation and upheld the quantum based on valuation, modifying only the area for computation.
Yashwant Anna Bhoir v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that granting Occupation Certificates without adequate sewerage infrastructure violates constitutional and environmental laws, directing remedial action to stop sewage pollution and uphold citizens' rights.
Rajaram Banderao Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the accused, holding that investigation by an unauthorized officer under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is illegal and vitiates the trial.
Amarlal Hasomal Lalwani v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a delayed and stale FIR under Section 498A IPC for cruelty, holding that unexplained delay and absence of prima facie offence justify invoking inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Anita Dominic D'Souza & Ors. v. Shaikh Abdul Rauf
The High Court dismissed the landlord's interim application seeking market rent deposit during pendency of a revision challenging dismissal of eviction suit, holding such direction is impermissible absent an eviction decree.
Indus Tower Limited v. Gram Panchayat Tanang
The Bombay High Court quashed the Gram Panchayat's arbitrary revocation of a No Objection Certificate for mobile tower installation, emphasizing the need for natural justice and scientific evidence before restricting telecommunication infrastructure.
Mahesh Panjabrao Andhale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court discharged the landlord accused under Section 3 of the PITA Act due to lack of prima facie material showing knowledge or wilful participation in the use of his premises as a brothel.
M/s. Edunetwork Private Limited v. The Regional Provident Fund
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR for alleged EPF misappropriation for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 7A of the EPF Act and procedural safeguards for start-ups.
Sopan Trambak Wani v. Director of Town Planning, Maharashtra State & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure by authorities to acquire reserved land within the statutory period under the MRTP Act results in lapsing of reservation, entitling the landowner to develop the property.
Anirudh Arun Bhandarkar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR under Section 306 IPC against the applicants, holding that mere allegations of harassment without evidence of proximate instigation do not constitute abetment of suicide.
Samrat Span Realties v. The Registrar of Firms, Pune
The Bombay High Court held that expulsion of a partner constitutes a change in the firm's constitution that must be recorded by the Registrar of Firms, and disputes over expulsion are to be resolved by courts, not the Registrar.