High Court of Bombay
5,061 judgments
Fresenisu Kabi Oncology Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that chemically processed Camptothecin is not 'forest produce' under the Indian Forest Act, quashing criminal cases against pharmaceutical company petitioners who purchased it bonafide without knowledge of illicit origin.
Reshma Shivraj Bhosale v. Shivraj Bapusaheb Bhosle
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a restitution of conjugal rights petition from Kolhapur Family Court to Vasai Civil Court prioritizing the wife's health and convenience, clarifying jurisdiction and applicability of Section 21-A of the Hindu Marriage Act.
United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Roopraj Gendu Parihar
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of sole negligence on the part of the driver who started the vehicle without checking for the presence of deceased persons sleeping below it, dismissing the Insurance Company's appeals.
Bhagirathibai Shivgonda Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that landowners who have filed and secured a Reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 cannot subsequently seek re-determination of compensation under Section 28A, dismissing the Petitioners' challenge to the rejection of their Section 28A application.
Dhananjay Bhagwandas Devi v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that transferring employees to non-equivalent posts is unlawful and that suspension pending enquiry must comply with Supreme Court limits, setting aside the transfer and curtailing the suspension period.
Amit Madhukar Bhogale v. State of Maharashtra
The court held that filing of the charge-sheet under IPC within the statutory period bars the accused from claiming default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., and subsequent invocation of MCOCA does not revive this right as the investigation is a continuation, not a new one.
Nikhilesh Kesharichand Jhaveri & Ors. v. M/s. New Era Fabrics Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellate court's order expunging mesne profits evidence, holding that under the Bombay Amendment to Order XX Rule 12 CPC, inquiry into future mesne profits is discretionary and cannot precede a decree for possession when the amount is unascertained.
Sojar @ Rukminibai v. Krishnath @ Krishna S/o Gopal Tate
The High Court held that disputes regarding apportionment of compensation under the National Highways Act must be referred to the Principal Civil Court, quashed the competent authority's order deciding apportionment, and directed recall and proper adjudication of compensation claims.
Romell Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the cost of constructing the Permanent Transit Camp cannot be included in stamp duty valuation under slum redevelopment agreements and that revision of stamp duty demands under Section 53A must be completed within six years, quashing the delayed demand notices and order.
Modern India Limited & Ors. v. Financial Technologies (I) Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the High Court Committee's fact-finding reports holding the LOIL Group liable to NSEL, rejecting their objections and emphasizing the Committee's limited role and parties' duty to produce documents.
Bharat Electronics Limited v. IBEX Integrated Business Express Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that delay in filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act where prior writ proceedings were not prosecuted with due diligence and good faith and the writ court did not lack jurisdiction.
Ajgar Akhtar Khan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the prior approval under Section 23(1)(a) of the M.C.O.C. Act for failure to identify the organised crime syndicate and leadership, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards before invoking the Act.
Rohan Shah v. Nishigandha Shah
The High Court held that proceedings under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act pending before a Magistrate can be transferred to the Family Court, which has jurisdiction to try such matters and grant reliefs, to avoid multiplicity of proceedings and serve ends of justice.
Max Healthcare Institute Limited v. Touch Healthcare Private Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld the Arbitrator's refusal of interim reliefs, holding that the Term Sheet was not a binding contract and the deadline was not validly extended in writing, limiting court interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act.
Vijay Nanikram Bhatia & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's sanction of Ulhasnagar's revised Development Plan, holding that judicial review is limited to procedural compliance under the MRTP Act and dismissing challenges to the plan's validity.
Janta Housing Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a unilateral Deemed Conveyance order for violating natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing including all affected parties.
Arti Rajesh Karangutkar v. Anna Rocky Fernandes
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the acquittal, and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheque issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt, clarifying the inapplicability of Section 269-SS of the Income Tax Act to the lender.
Gautam P. Navlakha v. National Investigating Agency & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Gautam Navlakha in a UAP Act case, holding that mere membership of a banned organization without prima facie involvement in terrorist acts and prolonged pre-trial detention justify bail.
Petit Mansion C-Wing Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Section 154B-27 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is an enforcement provision and does not empower the Registrar to adjudicate ownership or membership disputes, quashing the impugned orders passed under this section.
Harshada Sawant v. Manager of the Jawhar Urban Co.Op. Bank Ltd.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition and upheld the Labour Court’s order condoning delay in filing a labour complaint, holding that bona fide belief and pursuit of remedy in a wrong forum justify condonation under labour laws.