Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court Quashes Income Tax Assessment Order, Citing Breach of Natural Justice
The ruling serves as a reminder to authorities about the importance of procedural fairness in tax assessments, especiall...
Prime Govt. Land is not for Slum Rehabilation : Legalizing encroachments violate principles of equality and public trust.
This decision marks a significant stance on the preservation of public land, urging the government to reconsider its pol...
Bombay High Court Upholds Redevelopment Decision in Cooperative Housing Society Case
The ruling aligns with previous judgments, including Maya Developers v. Neelam R. Thakkar, reinforcing that the guidelin...
Frivolous Litigation - 25 Lakh cost imosed : Tampering with sealed premises and delaying the suit
This judgment serves as a cautionary tale against the misuse of judicial processes and highlights the importance of adhe...
Bombay High Court Stays DGFT's Notification on Roasted Areca Nuts Classification
This ruling underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that statutory powers are exercised within the confines of the ...
Bombay High Court Holds Transferable Development Rights (TDR) as Movable Property; Rejects Temporary Injunction Against Sale and Utilization of TDR
This judgment clarifies the legal position that TDRs are movable property not requiring compulsory registration under th...
Bombay High Court Upholds Husband's Conviction for Murdering Wife Due to Chastity Suspicion
The judgment serves as a reminder of the judicial system's reliance on circumstantial evidence in the absence of direct ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Divorce Decree, Orders Fresh Trial
The High Court's decision reflects a commitment to uphold judicial standards and protect the rights of litigants, ensuri...
Bombay High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Over Procedural Violations
This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional rights and ensuring that preventive detention...
Bombay High Court Rules in Favor of Daily Wage Workers Seeking Permanent Employment
The court ordered the immediate reinstatement of the petitioners with back wages from July 2, 2025, the date of their te...
Bombay High Court Rules on Workers’ Rights Amid Partnership Firm Dissolution
The judgment underscores the court's recognition of workers' rights amidst complex legal proceedings involving business ...
Bombay High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Petroleum Adulteration Case
The court’s decision aligns with the principle that anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy, not to be granted ligh...
Bombay High Court Partially Upholds Arbitration Award, Modifies Joint Liability of LLP Partners
This ruling underscores the judiciary's support for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism, affirming the role of...
Bombay High Court Revokes Bail Granted to Accused in Gang Rape Case
The court has now directed the accused to surrender to the investigating officer within two days, reaffirming the judici...
Bombay High Court Exonerates Service Providers from Green Cess Liability at Mormugao Port
The ruling was a result of consolidated petitions filed by SWPL and JSW Infrastructure Ltd. (JSWIL), both engaged in por...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Against Defendants, Citing Limitation and Lack of Contractual Privity
The court reiterated the principles governing the rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Pro...
Bombay High Court Grants Ad-Interim Injunction to Malabar Gold Against Defamatory Social Media Posts
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has granted an ad-interim injunction to Malabar Gold and Diamonds Limited...
Bombay High Court Declares Arrest Under Section 409 IPC Illegal, Awards Compensation
This decision serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual rights against police highhandedne...
Bombay High Court Upholds BCCI's Ban on OCI Cardholders in Domestic Cricket
The court acknowledged the petitioners' right to apply for Indian citizenship, which would enable their participation in...
Bombay High Court Orders Fresh Evaluation of Water Tariff for United Spirits Limited
The decision has been well-received by industrial bodies, which see it as a move towards fair and equitable water resour...
Bombay High Court Grants Family Pension to Widow and Sons Under MCSR 1982
This judgment underscores the court's commitment to interpreting pension policies in favor of legal heirs, ensuring they...
Bombay High Court Upholds Protection Laws for Minors, Rejects Plea for Quashing FIR
The judgment not only reiterates the legal position on minor consent but also serves as a reminder of the state's role i...
Recovery of excess payments made to a retired employee is impermissible
This judgment serves as a significant precedent, reinforcing the protection of retiral benefits against undue recoveries...
Right of victim to appeal - Section 372 CrPC does not prescribe any limitation
The High Court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in affirming victim rights and advocating for judicial empathy in extra...
College disrupted by criminal conduct of its management - Warrants judicial intervention
The judgment is a crucial step in safeguarding the academic future of students and ensuring a secure environment for the...
Bombay High Court Emphasizes Rehabilitation for Liquor-Addicted Accused in Landmark Bail Case
This ruling sets a precedent for handling similar cases, urging authorities to ensure medical examinations and rehabilit...
Commercial Courts Act - Pre-litigation mediation is mandatory unless a case of "urgent interim relief"
The judgment reaffirms the Supreme Court's stance in previous cases, emphasizing the mandatory nature of pre-litigation ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Under Section 294 IPC Against Amit Ashok Jagdale
The court's decision provides clarity on the application of Section 294 IPC, reinforcing the necessity of proving both o...
National Pharmaceuticals' Manufacturing Halted Without Due Process
The judgment serves as a reminder to regulatory bodies about the necessity of following legal frameworks and respecting ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitrary Test Audit Order Against Kulswami Co-Operative Credit Society
The judgment underscores the court's role in scrutinizing arbitrary administrative orders, especially when fundamental p...
Bombay High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision on Amendment and Jurisdiction in Civil Suit
This judgment reinforces the principle that jurisdictional competence cannot be altered through procedural amendments in...
Bombay High Court Quashes Bank's Fraud Classification of Borrower's Account
The judgment serves as a reminder to financial institutions of their obligations to uphold principles of fair hearing an...
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...