Bombay High Court
Unauthorized constructions without requisite permissions are illegal and must be demolished
The judgment is part of a series of decisions by the Bombay High Court aimed at enforcing strict adherence to urban plan...
Maintenance awarded under the Domestic Violence Act cannot be enhanced under Section 127 CrPC
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder for legal practitioners and individuals navigating maintenance laws, highlighti...
Discharge has the effect of acquittal - Legal heirs cannot prosecute a complaint dismissed under Section 245 CrPC
The ruling has significant implications for cases where complaints are dismissed for default, reiterating the necessity ...
Bombay High Court Acquits Roshan in Rape Case Due to Inconsistencies in Evidence
The Court ordered Roshan Bandre to be released immediately and instructed the refund of any fines paid. Additionally, th...
Marriage - Suppression of incurable disease (cerebral palsy) by wife or her family prior to marriage amounts to fraud
The decision marks an important precedent in matrimonial cases involving undisclosed health conditions, reinforcing the ...
Insurance Policy Cheque Dishonoured - Liability of insurer to indemnify third parties continues
The court dismissed cross objections from both the insurer and the truck owner, denying requests for enhanced compensati...
Prevention of Corruption Act, mere possession of tainted money without evidence of demand - No conviction.
The decision reaffirms the legal principle that for corruption charges, the burden of proof lies heavily on demonstratin...
Right of a woman to reside in shared household upheld, irrespective of her current residence or continuation of domestic relationship
The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal provisions available to women facing domestic disputes, ensuring their acce...
Deduction under Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act can be claimed on interest income
The case arose from Gateway Terminals' operations at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, where they had accumulated interes...
A writ petition alleging encounter killing dismissed due to lack of evidence and contradictions
The court's decision underscored the importance of maintaining integrity in legal proceedings and warned against mislead...
Bombay High Court Quashes Tax Demand Notices Over Pre-consultation Lapses
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that statutory procedures are adhered to, reinforcing the...
Sexual Exploitation -Evidence must be distinct and cogent to substantiate charges
The judgment highlights the necessity of distinct evidence in serious criminal cases and reinforces the trial court's fi...