Bombay High Court Archives

Bombay High Court: Withdrawal of additional increments for LSGD/LGS diplomas without notice of change prima facie illegal — “Long-standing concession attracts Section 9-A; interim stay upheld”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation challenging an interim order of the Industrial Court. The Industrial Court had stayed a circular…

Rawlaw February 14, 2026

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Bombay High Court: Multi-State co-operative bank can invoke Section 84 arbitration despite SARFAESI action — RDB Act itself preserves option; Section 34 challenge dismissed

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed two Commercial Arbitration Petitions filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, challenging arbitral awards passed under Section 84 of…

Rawlaw February 14, 2026

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Bombay High Court: Panvel 75% premium FSI clause upheld — “Clause 10.16 is a policy choice within Section 22(m) powers; no violation of Articles 14, 265 or 300A”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Notification dated 7 October 2024 issued under Section 37(1AA)(c) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, inserting…

Rawlaw February 14, 2026

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Bombay High Court: Section 11 plea for substitute arbitrator maintainable despite mandate lapse — “Article 137 applies but 76–91 days’ delay condoned; former judge appointed”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court allowed two Commercial Arbitration Applications filed by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing a…

Rawlaw February 14, 2026

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Bombay High Court: Courts cannot stall delimitation or ward formation once the election process is underway — “Articles 243-O and 243-ZG bar interference; objections can be raised in an election petition”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a batch of writ petitions challenging ward formation, reservation rotation and delimitation notifications issued for Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Samitis and Municipal Councils across…

Rawlaw February 14, 2026

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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

1. Court’s decision The Bombay High Court set aside the District Judge’s order framing issues and permitting parties to lead evidence in execution proceedings filed under Section 44A of the…

Rawlaw February 13, 2026

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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

1. Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed three criminal applications seeking quashing of process issued for offences under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,…

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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

1. Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed two writ petitions filed by the municipal corporation challenging an Industrial Court’s interim order that had stayed a circular dated 5 September…

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Bombay High Court sets aside housing society expulsion over member complaints—“Access to justice is not a privilege”; members restored, stay refused

1. Court’s decision The Bombay High Court quashed three concurrent orders that had approved and upheld the expulsion of five members from a cooperative housing society, holding that the decision-making…

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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

1. Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed two petitions filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 challenging arbitral awards passed under Section 84 of the…

Rawlaw February 13, 2026