High Court of Bombay
4,240 judgments
Rachana Kamlesh Shahani v. Sunshine Financial Services & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that no valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties.
Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd v. M/s. Saumya Mining Limited
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that exclusive jurisdiction lies with the Kolkata High Court where the earliest application under the Arbitration Act was filed, notwithstanding the arbitration venue clause specifying Pune.
Ajmera Enterprises v. Dilipkumar Rameshchandra Patel
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on ground of non-user, holding that a suit filed by some co-owners of an Association of Persons is maintainable and absence of electricity supply for over six months establishes non-user under Maharashtra Rent Control Act.
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the modified Clause 96 of the contract did not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, dismissing the application for appointment of an arbitrator.
Kyoorius Communications Private Limited v. Datalink Multi Trading Private Limited and ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the plaintiff's interim application to amend the plaint to correct a clerical error in the annexed loan agreement interest rate, holding that such amendments should be permitted unless they cause irreparable prejudice to the opposing party.
Raosaheb Murlidhar Ahire and Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra and Anr.
The High Court quashed criminal process against applicants in a dispute essentially civil in nature, holding such proceedings to be an abuse of the Court's process.
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the MMRDA's writ petition permitting construction of Metro Line-5 involving limited mangrove cutting, holding that requisite environmental and forest clearances with conditions justify proceeding in public interest.
Uma Satish Vairat & Ors. v. Sangita Tanaji Nanavare & Ors.
The High Court held that an Insurance Company cannot be exonerated from liability based on untested police statements and directed it to pay compensation in a fatal motor accident claim.
Himalay Manohar Patil v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the termination of a contractor's license for disproportionate and unreasonable administrative action taken without hearing or relevant grounds.
Om Vishwashanti CHS v. Mumbai Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the termination of a developer and refusal to sanction building plans in a slum rehabilitation project, holding that such private contractual disputes are not amenable to writ jurisdiction.
Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd. v. Axis Bank Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act directing Axis Bank to deposit and retain title deeds to preserve the subject matter of arbitration despite Axis Bank not being a party to the arbitration agreement.
Surjit Singh Arora v. Slum Rehabilitation Authority
The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of a developer’s appointment for inordinate delay and breaches under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, emphasizing the authority’s power to ensure timely slum rehabilitation.
Arvind Sethi v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court discharged the accused bank official from criminal charges due to lack of prima facie evidence of active involvement despite procedural lapses in loan sanctioning.
The Pashmina Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Latif Mohamed Hassambhoy & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that restrictive covenants limiting construction height are enforceable only if they secure beneficial enjoyment of adjoining property, and dismissed the suit for failure to prove such harm.
General Motors Employees Union v. General Motors India Private Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's Award permitting General Motors India to close its Talegaon plant, holding that timelines under Section 25-O are directory and substantial accumulated losses justify closure.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. R. Bhuvaneswari & Anr.
The High Court held that sanction for prosecution once refused by the competent authority on given materials cannot be reconsidered without fresh evidence, and accordingly upheld discharge of accused for lack of valid sanction.
Elster Instromet B.V. v. Mrunal Gandhi
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral injunction enforcing a non-compete clause against a joint venturer and its affiliates, applying partnership principles to sustain obligations beyond the contract term.
Dilip Rangnath Nalwad v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that limitation for filing an Original Application before the Administrative Tribunal must be calculated from the last representation and set aside the Tribunal's dismissal on limitation grounds, remitting the matter for merits consideration.
Shrikant Annappa Shinde & Ors. v. Khiraling Basavannappa Shingshetty & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the appeal holding that hypothecation of a vehicle with a bank does not shift insurance liability to the bank, and the vehicle owner remains liable for compensation.
Nandkishor Eknath Kothawade v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that once a Magistrate takes cognizance and examines the complainant under Section 200 Cr.P.C., ordering investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. and registration of FIR is illegal and quashed the impugned order and FIR.