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section 44A
Bombay High Court holds execution under Section 44A must remain summary—“Issues and full-fledged evidence only in exceptional cases”; order framing issues in UAE decree execution set aside
February 13, 2026
cheque bounce
Bombay High Court refuses to quash cheque bounce cases over merged bank cheques—“Validity can be curtailed by merger, but ‘funds insufficient’ memo triggers statutory presumption”; accused must prove defence at trial
February 13, 2026
customary concession
Bombay High Court upholds Industrial Court stay on city body’s circular withdrawing diploma-linked wage increments—“Customary concession can’t be ended unilaterally”,writ dismissed, status quo to continue
February 13, 2026
housing society
Bombay High Court sets aside housing society expulsion over member complaints—“Access to justice is not a privilege”; members restored, stay refused
February 13, 2026
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Bombay High Court upholds statutory arbitration under Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act despite SARFAESI and RDB proceedings—“Option under RDB Act preserves Section 84 remedy”; Section 34 challenge dismissed
February 13, 2026
covenenat
Bombay High Court refuses to stay 30-foot height covenant in Altamount Road redevelopment dispute—“Plaintiff cannot approbate and reprobate its own title”; interim relief denied
February 13, 2026
santacruz footpath
Bombay High Court slams 20-year encroachment on Santacruz footpath—“No title, no right, no equity”; Section 314 demolition upheld, ₹5 lakh costs imposed
February 13, 2026
temple land dispute
Bombay High Court refers temple land dispute to arbitration—Society a “Veritable party to flat purchase arbitration clause”; Section 11 court won’t pre-judge arbitrability
February 13, 2026
sweeper compensation
Bombay High Court directs immediate ₹50 lakh Covid compensation to sweeper’s family—“Technicalities cannot defeat frontline sacrifice”; Collector barred from fresh scrutiny, timeline fixed
February 13, 2026
tata dealership
Bombay High Court condones 91-day delay in Tata dealership arbitration—“Mandate ends, not the arbitration”; substitute arbitrator appointed under Section 11
February 13, 2026
anganwadi
Bombay High Court upholds option rule for Anganwadi Sevikas elected to Panchayat—“No dual holding of posts”; termination quashed after resignation from elected office
February 13, 2026
specific performance
Bombay High Court refuses to reject 28-year-old specific performance suit at threshold—“Limitation and fraud are mixed questions”; Order VII Rule 11(d) plea dismissed
February 13, 2026
zilla parsishad
Bombay High Court directs clubbing of Zilla Parishad and aided school service for pension—“Rule 153 mandates combination of pensionable service”; 2010 rejection order quashed
February 13, 2026
tahsildar rasta
Bombay High Court rejects civil suit challenging Tahsildar’s Rasta order—“Appeal and civil suit under Section 143 are mutually exclusive”; one-year limitation strictly enforced
February 13, 2026
anticipatory bail
Bombay High Court refuses withdrawal of ₹10 lakh deposited for anticipatory bail—“Deposit without prejudice is not compensation”; complainant must await trial outcome
February 13, 2026
caste abuse
Bombay High Court denies anticipatory bail to parents in caste abuse case, protects sons—“Public view humiliation attracts Section 18 bar”; relief partly granted
February 13, 2026
port trust
Bombay High Court holds admitted documents dispense with proof — “Port Trust liable to refund illegal auction proceeds, ownership established by admissions”
February 11, 2026
fraud, deemed conveyance
Bombay High Court refuses to quash deemed conveyance despite fraud and title objections — “MOFA authority’s role is summary, civil court alone can decide ownership”
February 11, 2026
pension
Bombay High Court upholds SIDBI pension cut-off date — “Denial of retrospective pension not arbitrary, policy choice backed by Supreme Court precedent”
February 11, 2026
MOFA, deemed conveyance
Bombay High Court orders grant of deemed conveyance under MOFA — “Promoter’s delay defeated, statutory agreements prevail over disputed consents”
February 11, 2026
domestic violence
Delhi High Court denies residence order under Domestic Violence Act — “Voluntary relocation defeats claim to re-enter past shared household”
February 10, 2026
plot misuse
Bombay High Court holds housing society cannot deny membership for alleged misuse of plot — “Statutory right under cooperative law prevails over land-use disputes”
February 10, 2026
sexual offences
Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR alleging marital cruelty and sexual offences — “Section 164 statement sufficient to proceed, no mini-trial under inherent powers”
February 10, 2026
defamation
Delhi High Court refuses to return defamation plaint filed against anonymous Facebook operators — “John Doe jurisdiction preserved, anonymity cannot defeat forum choice”
February 10, 2026
cheque bounce
Delhi High Court upholds cheque bounce conviction despite privity and limitation objections — “Statutory presumptions prevail, revision jurisdiction limited”
February 10, 2026
superannuation
Delhi High Court holds Section 17(B) wages cannot extend beyond superannuation — “Subsistence protection ends with service tenure, LIC entitled to modification”
February 10, 2026
private arbitration
Delhi High Court holds MSMED Act arbitration overrides private arbitration clause — “Facilitation Council retains jurisdiction despite contractual seat at Delhi”
February 10, 2026
judicial officer
Delhi High Court holds probationary judicial officer can be discharged for overall unsuitability — “Viral courtroom video not foundation, termination upheld”
February 10, 2026
motor accident compensation
Supreme Court of India enhances motor accident compensation, mandates future prospects for fixed salary earners — “Just compensation cannot ignore binding precedent or proven income”
February 10, 2026
injunction
Supreme Court of India dismisses injunction and possession suit for want of pleadings — “Maintenance grant to widow ripens into absolute ownership under Hindu Succession Act”
February 10, 2026
transgender rights
Supreme Court of India expands transgender rights advisory panel — “Continuity of expertise prioritised, additional member inducted”
February 10, 2026
consumer compensation
Supreme Court of India rules revenue officers cannot revive vested land through review — “Executive overreach violates finality and separation of powers, State appeal allowed”
February 10, 2026
vested land
Supreme Court of India cuts ₹2 crore consumer compensation to ₹25 lakh — “Damages cannot rest on photocopies, conjecture or sympathy”
February 10, 2026
Supreme Court ruling on land compensation
Supreme Court of India holds industrial land losers entitled to parity and statutory benefits — “State appeals on compensation methodology dismissed”
February 10, 2026
technical consultant
Supreme Court of India directs appointment of former Chief Statistician as technical consultant — “Expert statistical oversight mandated for national survey analysis”
February 10, 2026
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Bombay High Court holds teacher transferred from unaided to aided post is entitled to full salary grant—“Partial grant policy applies only to fresh appointments, not transfers”; approval order modified
February 9, 2026
Court restores mutation based on decree.
Bombay High Court restores mutation based on registered consent decree—“Revenue authorities cannot sit in appeal over civil court decree or adjudicate title”; mutation entry reinstated
February 9, 2026
factory
Bombay High Court holds trader storing medicines in refrigerator is not a ‘factory’ under ESI Act—“Mere storage is not manufacturing process; cold storage distinct from refrigerator”; ESI demand set aside
February 9, 2026
final adjudication
Bombay High Court quashes stamp duty demand on development agreement—“Final adjudication cannot be reopened beyond limitation; Section 33A power lies only with registering officer”; recovery order set aside
February 9, 2026
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Bombay High Court grants injunction in specific performance suit over CIDCO plot—“receipt of ₹3.12 crore and permitted third-party rights create strong prima facie equity”; developers restrained despite later tripartite agreement
February 9, 2026
arbitration
Bombay High Court holds Mumbai as seat of arbitration in lender–borrower dispute—“Arbitration ‘to be held’ indicates seat, not mere venue; SARFAESI action no bar”; arbitrator appointed, interim protection granted
February 9, 2026
mortgagor
Bombay High Court upholds mandatory pre-deposit under SARFAESI for mortgagor appealing procedural orders—“Section 18 applies to any order; mortgagor falls within borrower”; writ petition dismissed
February 9, 2026
bank mortgage
Bombay High Court holds civil court can examine sale agreement rescission despite bank mortgage—“Tribunal jurisdiction does not extend to pre-mortgage contractual disputes”; revision dismissed
February 8, 2026
recovery suit
Bombay High Court holds pending salary recovery suit can continue after liquidation—“Section 33(5) bars only fresh suits, not ongoing proceedings”; liquidator directed to be impleaded
February 8, 2026
school staff accused
Bombay High Court refuses to discharge school staff accused in mid-day meal rice diversion case—“Plea of alibi cannot be examined at discharge stage”; writ petition dismissed
February 8, 2026
metrology
Bombay High Court quashes Legal Metrology prosecution against company director—“No vicarious liability without specific averments or arraigning company”; criminal case set aside
February 8, 2026
preventive detention
Bombay High Court quashes preventive detention under MPDA Act—“Non-consideration of bail orders and absence of Arms Act notification vitiates subjective satisfaction”; detenu ordered to be released
February 8, 2026
bribery
Bombay High Court holds private manpower contractor is not a public servant under anti-corruption law—“No public duty, no statutory control”; bribery FIR quashed
February 8, 2026
underbidding
Bombay High Court sets aside court auction for rigging and underbidding—“Sanctity of judicial sale compromised, valuation grossly flawed”; fresh auction ordered with forfeiture of EMD
February 8, 2026
murder, evidence
Bombay High Court acquits man convicted of murder on circumstantial evidence—“Last seen theory weak, extra-judicial confession unreliable, chain of circumstances snapped”; life sentence set aside
February 8, 2026
“Allowing Complainant’s Affidavit Would Prejudice Proceedings”, Bombay High Court Quashes Trial Court Order Allowing Complainant to File Affidavit in Anticipatory Bail Proceedings
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“Allowing Complainant’s Affidavit Would Prejudice Proceedings”, Bombay High Court Quashes Trial Court Order Allowing Complainant to File Affidavit in Anticipatory Bail Proceedings

Court's Decision:The Bombay High Court quashed the trial court's order that allowed the complainant to file a reply affidavit along with documents in an anticipatory bail application. The Court held…
Posted by Rawlaw September 3, 2024
Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Alleging Income Escaped Assessment, Cites Failure of Assessing Officer to Independently Form “Reason to Believe”
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Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Alleging Income Escaped Assessment, Cites Failure of Assessing Officer to Independently Form “Reason to Believe”

Court's Decision:The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment notice issued to Well Trans Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for the Assessment Year…
Posted by Rawlaw September 2, 2024
Bombay High Court Hears Petition Challenging BCCI’s Decision to Exclude PIO/OCI Card Holders from Participating in Cricket Tournaments Organized by the BCCI
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Bombay High Court Hears Petition Challenging BCCI’s Decision to Exclude PIO/OCI Card Holders from Participating in Cricket Tournaments Organized by the BCCI

Court's Decision:The Bombay High Court heard a writ petition filed by Kavin Kartik and others challenging the decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to exclude…
Posted by Rawlaw September 2, 2024
Bombay High Court Quashes Plot Allotment: "Lack of Public Advertisement Violated Fairness and Transparency in Public Property Disposal
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Bombay High Court Quashes Plot Allotment: “Lack of Public Advertisement Violated Fairness and Transparency in Public Property Disposal

Facts:The petitioners, Gorai Nagar Maharashtra Grihanirman Vasahat Sanghatana, challenged the allotment of a plot of land to Ayyappa Seva Samiti (the fifth respondent) by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development…
Posted by Rawlaw August 13, 2024
Bombay High Court Directs Police Officer's Presence in Long-Delayed Case Without Charge-Sheet
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Bombay High Court Directs Police Officer’s Presence in Long-Delayed Case Without Charge-Sheet

Bombay High Court Directs Police Officer's Presence in Long-Delayed Case Without Charge-SheetFacts:The petitioner, Shaleen Vir Vikram Vaid, filed a writ petition challenging the prolonged delay in filing a charge-sheet in…
Posted by Rawlaw August 13, 2024

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