Bombay High Court
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...
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...
Removal of an elected Sarpanch from office requires strict adherence to statutory provisions
This ruling sets a precedent for future cases involving the removal of elected officials, ensuring that the principles o...
Bombay High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea in High-Profile Cheating Case
This decision sets a precedent in addressing cases where professional misconduct and unrealistic financial promises inte...
Goa High Court Permits Disclosure of Aadhaar Details for Investigation
The case highlights ongoing challenges in implementing Aadhaar-related policies, particularly concerning non-residents. ...
Bombay High Court Condones 75-Day Delay in Filing Written Statement
This ruling sets a precedent in interpreting the limitation period for non-commercial suits, providing clarity on the re...
Bombay High Court Grants Interim Maintenance to Wife Amid Disparity in Income
The judgment highlighted that the Family Court's findings were perverse and arbitrary, ignoring crucial evidence, includ...
High Court Rejects Commercial Suit for Non-Compliance with Mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation
The judgment serves as a reminder of the legislative intent behind the Commercial Courts Act, which aims to promote earl...
Income Tax - Draft Assessment Order cannot be issued to an assessee unless they qualify as an "eligible assessee"
This ruling is seen as a landmark decision reinforcing the strict interpretation of statutory provisions under the Incom...
Bombay High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contractual Dispute Between Chowgule Industries and ICRA Limited
This ruling underscores the judiciary's endorsement of jurisdictional clauses in commercial contracts, reinforcing the i...
Bombay High Court Orders Immediate Measures to Curb Sewage Pollution in Kulgaon-Badlapur, Directs Developer to Pay Rs.10 Lakh Compensation
The Court also imposed a cost of Rs.50,000 on the KBMC to be paid to the petitioner, underscoring the authority’s failur...
Bombay High Court Upholds Plaintiff's Right to Sue for Malicious Prosecution
Justice Joshi also noted that the applicant's failure to demonstrate jurisdictional errors in the trial court's order wa...
Bombay High Court Directs Issuance of Provisional Sanad to Law Graduates
The advocate for the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa acknowledged that there were no specific prayers against the Sta...
Bombay High Court Quashes Caste Scrutiny Decision: Validity Certificate Granted
The judgment sets a precedent for similar cases, highlighting the need for vigilance and adherence to established legal ...
Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of the PMLA, safeguarding individuals from unwa...
Hindu Succession Act - Rights of daughters in coparcenary property - Pre-Amendment Property Rights Upheld
The court's decision highlights the enduring validity of pre-amendment property dispositions, securing the rights establ...
Bombay High Court Restores Possession to Romell Housing LLP in Property Dispute
The High Court restored the Magistrate's order, directing the Court Receiver to hand over possession to Romell Housing L...
Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of the PMLA, safeguarding individuals from unwa...
Bombay High Court Quashes Unconstitutional Externment Orders Against Bharat Bhosale
The court's decision emphasized the necessity of maintaining procedural integrity in externment proceedings, especially ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Industrial Court Order on Retrenchment Compensation
The judgment sets aside previous Industrial Court orders, reinstating the employees' complaints and directing the partie...
Bombay High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notices Following Rule Omission
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court, on September 11, 2025, quashed all pending proceedings and show cause not...
Bombay High Court Directs Re-testing of Seized Cashew Nuts to Uphold Trade Facilitation
The court's decision has been welcomed by trade stakeholders as a positive step toward ensuring that procedural technica...
Preventing Pigeon Feeding, Are Justified in the Larger Interest of Societal Health
The Bombay High Court's judgment in Gunvatrai Maganlal Shah v. State of Maharashtra serves as a critical reminder of the...