High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
Pittie Antariksh Grl Pvt Ltd v. Kher Nagar Sai Prasad Co-operative Housing Society Ltd
The court held that a binding redevelopment contract existed between the developer and cooperative housing society despite absence of a formally executed Development Agreement, and granted interim injunction against the society's termination of the developer.
Joana Rose Philomina Miranda & Ors. v. Western Pre Fab Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court condoned a seven-year delay in filing the written statement, setting aside the no written statement order, emphasizing a liberal approach to ensure fair trial subject to costs.
Waryam Singh Kartar Singh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused PMC Bank Chairman in a serious financial fraud case due to prolonged pre-trial detention, advanced age, and deteriorating health, balancing personal liberty with the gravity of the offence.
Rashmi Mehrotra & Anoop Mehrotra v. Manvi Sheth & The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld that a domestic relationship under the DV Act includes persons with a right to reside in a shared household, dismissing the revision against the order reinstating domestic violence proceedings against in-laws.
Shivaji Gopal Kurhade v. Ramchandra Gopal Kurhade & Ors.
The High Court held that the appellate court erred in remanding the entire partition suit for fresh trial solely due to non-framing of a limitation issue, directing it to decide the appeal on merits considering existing evidence and statutory provisions.
Kunal Kamra v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2023 amendment empowering a government Fact Check Unit to identify false information related to government business, balancing free speech with the need to curb misinformation under Article 19(2).
Dr. Ramchandra Bapu Nirmale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that pension must be calculated on pre-punishment pay scale absent explicit directions on increments in the disciplinary order reducing pay during service.
Arjun Ishwara Gejage v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and consistent chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Kunal Kamra v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2023 amendment to IT Rules empowering a government Fact Check Unit to identify and regulate false or misleading information related to government business, balancing free speech with prevention of misinformation.