Bombay High Court
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...
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...