High Court of Bombay
5,131 judgments
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.
M/s Bafna Udyog v. Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that in absence of an arbitration agreement, the Court cannot appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act despite failure of the MSME Facilitation Council to refer the dispute to arbitration under the MSMED Act.
Bansilal S. Kabra v. Global Trade Finance Limited & Anr
The Bombay High Court held that the amendment to Section 202(1) CrPC mandating an inquiry before issuing process against accused residing outside jurisdiction is mandatory to prevent frivolous complaints.
Sandesh Vitthal Thakur & Ors. v. The Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) Raigad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-passing of Award within statutory time, as the urgency clause under Section 17 of the 1894 Act was not validly invoked without payment of 80% estimated compensation, and directed fresh compensation determination under the 2013 Act.
Forum For Fast Justice v. Government of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the salaries and perks of MLAs, holding such matters as legislative policy decisions beyond judicial interference and censuring the petitioner for frivolous and unsavory allegations.
The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that a reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 issued after the limitation period prescribed by the unamended law for AY 2013-14 is barred and invalid, affirming that amended reassessment provisions apply mandatorily to notices issued post 1st April 2021.
The State of Maharashtra v. Vijay Bhika Dive
The High Court reversed the acquittal of the accused and convicted him for kidnapping and attempting to procure a minor girl for prostitution, emphasizing that voluntary accompaniment of a minor without guardian consent amounts to kidnapping under IPC and trafficking under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Municipal Commissioner of Delhi qualifies as a Collector under the Revenue Recovery Act, enabling recovery of toll tax dues as arrears of land revenue through validly issued recovery certificates.
Premlata Satish Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and charge sheet against the Applicants under Section 498-A IPC, holding that the allegations did not disclose a cognizable offence and continuing the trial would be an abuse of the legal process.
Mohammed Iqbal Mangu Ismail Ansari v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant for lack of evidence proving common intention under Section 34 IPC, holding that mere presence and flight are insufficient for conviction.