Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court: Arbitrator though not a lawyer, was best suited to assess architectural disputes; Upholds arbitral award – “In an LLP, liability cannot be automatically extended to partners”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 filed by Proteus Ventures LLP and its designated partners challenging an…

Rawlaw October 2, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “Equity must not be a casualty in the hands of executive convenience” — Termination of Drivers and Firemen quashed, permanency and reinstatement granted

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court quashed the Industrial Court’s dismissal of ULP complaints and set aside the Malegaon Municipal Corporation’s termination orders against four employees (two drivers and two…

Rawlaw October 2, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “Large corporates must avoid frivolous litigation to frustrate MSME claims” – Arbitration Appeal by Mahindra Defence dismissed, MSME supplier’s award upheld

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court (Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan) dismissed an arbitration appeal filed by Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd. under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The…

Rawlaw October 2, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “Economic offences with calculated design must be viewed seriously” – Anticipatory Bail rejected in adulterated diesel racket

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court (Justice Amit Borkar) rejected the anticipatory bail application of two businessmen accused of orchestrating a racket involving adulterated diesel. The Court held that the…

Rawlaw October 2, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “When murder occurs inside the matrimonial home, the burden to explain lies on the husband” – Conviction for axe-killing of pregnant wife upheld, sentence modified

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court at Nagpur Bench upheld the conviction of the appellant-husband for murdering his pregnant wife with an axe but modified the sentence. The Sessions Court…

Rawlaw September 23, 2025

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Bombay High Court on Civic Planning in Badlapur: “A town with lakhs of citizens cannot survive without sewer lines” – Court directs strict scrutiny of Occupation Certificate, environmental clearances, and remedial action

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council (KBMC), holding that permitting large-scale construction without proper sewage lines or treatment facilities amounted to a…

Rawlaw September 23, 2025

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Bombay High Court on Bail in Rape Case: “Seriousness of charges, antecedents, and conduct make applicant unfit for bail” – Court rejects plea citing violent assault, prior POCSO offence, and misuse of procedural rights

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused who was charged under Section 376 IPC for allegedly raping his colleague at her residence. Justice Neela…

Rawlaw September 23, 2025

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Bombay High Court refuses anticipatory bail to advocates accused of cheating investor with false promises of 10–15% monthly profit in share trading: “When inducement is coupled with inherently impossible assurances, the offence of cheating comes into play”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by two applicants accused of cheating an investor by inducing him to part with ₹30 lakh on the…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Bombay High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail in Forged JMFC Order Case: “Forgery of a court order is a grave offence — anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy, not to be granted in routine”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by the accused in connection with allegations of forging and fabricating an order purportedly passed by the Judicial…

Rawlaw September 18, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “Granddaughter Cannot Claim Partition in Maternal Grandfather’s Property During Mother’s Lifetime, It is Obstructed Heritage” – Plaint Rejected Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad allowed the civil revision application and set aside the trial court’s order refusing to reject the plaint. The Court held that the…

Rawlaw September 8, 2025