Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Directs Immediate Demolition of Unauthorized Construction Despite Pending Civil Suit—”Audacious Violators of Law Complete Unauthorized Constructions and Enjoy Illicit Benefits; Authorities Cannot Be Bystanders to Blatant Illegalities”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court issued a directive to the Baramati Municipal Council (BaMC) to demolish the unauthorized construction by the second respondent (neighbor) within one week from the…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Reassessment, Emphasizes Alternate Remedy—”Taxpayers Must Exhaust Appellate Remedies Before Invoking Writ Jurisdiction”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the reassessment order under Section 147 read with Section 144B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, stating that the…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail in ₹38 Crore PMLA Case, Citing Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention, Lack of Evidence Linking Former Dean to Proceeds of Crime—”Personal Liberty Cannot Be Undermined by Indefinite Incarceration”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court granted bail to the applicant, who served as the Dean of Dahisar Jumbo COVID Center during the pandemic. He was accused of being complicit…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Bombay High Court: Non-Inclusion of Eligible Candidates in Pavitra Portal Violates Fair Opportunity Principles, Directs Reopening to Ensure Transparency and Equality in Recruitment

Court’s Decision: The Bombay High Court ruled that the exclusion of eligible candidates from the Pavitra Portal due to technical or administrative errors violated their fundamental right to equality and…

Rawlaw February 15, 2025

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Undertrial After 9 Years of Incarceration, Highlights Article 21’s Right to Speedy Trial and Addresses Prolonged Delays in Criminal Justice System

1. Court’s Decision: The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused based on the following factors: The accused had been in custody for over 9 years and 25 days…

Rawlaw February 15, 2025

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Bombay High Court: Assessment Orders Against Non-Existent Entities Void Ab Initio, Affirms Jurisdictional Limits of Assessing Officers in Amalgamation Cases

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court held that assessment orders passed under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in the name of entities that ceased to exist due…

Rawlaw February 15, 2025

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Bombay High Court Upholds Recruitment Policy for Teachers: Reserved Category Candidates Cannot Migrate to Unreserved Category After Availing Relaxations, Emphasizes Integrity of Merit

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court ruled against the writ petitions filed by reserved category candidates challenging the State of Maharashtra's recruitment merit list for teachers. It upheld the principle…

Rawlaw February 15, 2025

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Bombay High Court Partly Vacates Ex-Parte Injunction: “Misrepresentation of Trade Mark and Selective Disclosure Cannot Be Tolerated in Judicial Proceedings”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court partly vacated the ex-parte ad-interim injunction granted to the plaintiff in relation to the defendant’s registered trade mark. The Court held that the plaintiff…

Rawlaw February 14, 2025

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Bombay High Court Quashes Tribunal Order Granting Compassionate Appointment: “Third Child Rule Under GR 2001 Is Valid and Clearly Based on the Need for Population Control”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court ruled against the respondent's claim for a compassionate appointment, setting aside the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal’s order. The court upheld the government’s decision to reject…

Rawlaw February 14, 2025