2134 Bombay High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 80 of 89.
Bombay High Court suspends sentence under Section 138 NI Act during revision pendency, emphasizing short-term sentences and delayed hearings as grounds for bail.
Bombay High Court holds that promoters must convey title to individual housing societies within four months of registration, irrespective of apex body formation under MOFA.
Bombay High Court rules that amendments to Section 4 of the Workmen's Compensation Act apply prospectively, and insurers cannot evade liability based on minor name discrepancies in policies.
Bombay High Court holds that contract workers' unions lack standing to strike against principal employers under Sections 22, 23, 24 of IDA and Sections 62, 63 of IRC.
Bombay High Court holds that payment of property tax, electricity bills, or long possession does not regularise unauthorised structures on public streets under BMC Act Section 314.
Bombay High Court holds that Section 307 IPC requires proof of intent to cause death; absence of motive reduces offense to Section 326 IPC without prejudice to accused.
Bombay High Court affirms that under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, mother is presumed natural guardian of child under five; father must rebut presumption with evidence.
Bombay High Court quashes FIR filed by Seed Inspector lacking authorization under Seeds Act, 1968, holding that only Controller or authorized officer may initiate proceedings.
Bombay High Court holds that admission of a document and its contents under Order XII Rule 2-A CPC deems the facts proved, unless the court records reasons to require further proof.
Bombay High Court grants bail in POCSO case after four-year trial delay, affirming Article 21's supremacy over statutory bail restrictions under Sections 376 and 366 IPC.
Bombay High Court rules that motor accident compensation claims are decided on preponderance of probability, not criminal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Bombay High Court grants ad-interim relief to petitioner to appear for public service interview without caste certificate, pending final adjudication of tribe claim validity.
Bombay High Court quashes FIRs in civilly compounded disputes, affirming that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC apply even after charge-sheet filing when conviction is unlikely.
Bombay High Court dismisses appeal in disproportionate assets case, holding that prosecution must establish legitimate income sources and seek accused's explanation before invoking Section 13(1)(e) PCA.
Bombay High Court holds that consent terms in testamentary suits can dispose of proceedings without a formal decree, provided they are voluntary, lawful, and recorded on record.
Bombay High Court upholds maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC, holding that alleged loss of income must be substantiated by documentary evidence, not mere assertions.
Bombay High Court holds that once an award is passed under Section 3-G(1) of the National Highways Act, 1956, the Competent Authority loses jurisdiction to issue modified awards, even to correct errors.
Bombay High Court holds that non-deposit under Section 154-2A of MCS Act does not bar filing of revision; only restricts interim relief and merits adjudication.
Bombay High Court holds that obtaining a consent decree by suppressing a prior order rejecting the same terms amounts to fraud on court, invalidating the decree and appointing a receiver.
Bombay High Court holds that a registered Will creates sufficient prima facie evidence for legal representatives to continue litigation under Order 22 Rule 5 CPC.
Bombay High Court holds that Competent Authority under MOFA Act can grant deemed conveyance without adjudicating title disputes; petitioners must pursue civil remedy.
Bombay High Court holds that amendment to written statement is permissible post-framing of issues if necessary for determining real controversy and no prejudice is caused to opposite party.
Bombay High Court rules that recovery proceedings under Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act cannot override prior lawful property transfers, protecting bona fide purchasers.
Bombay High Court holds that inherent powers under BNSS Section 528 allow quashing of convictions for non-compoundable offences arising from private disputes, if settlement is voluntary and justice demands it.