Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Establishing Drawer and Drawee Liability in Irrevocable Letters of Credit: Virgo Steels v. Bank Of Rajasthan Ltd. And Others

Date: Jul 30, 1997

Establishing Drawer and Drawee Liability in Irrevocable Letters of Credit: Virgo Steels v. Bank Of Rajasthan Ltd. And Others Introduction The case of Virgo Steels v. Bank Of Rajasthan Ltd. And Others...

Allowability of Statutory Contributions as Business Expenditure: Krishna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income Tax

Date: Jul 18, 1997

Allowability of Statutory Contributions as Business Expenditure: Krishna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income Tax Introduction The case of Krishna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v....

Essel Packaging Limited v. Essel Tea Exports Ltd.: Establishing Boundaries in Corporate Naming to Prevent Pass Off

Date: Jul 9, 1997

Essel Packaging Limited v. Essel Tea Exports Ltd.: Establishing Boundaries in Corporate Naming to Prevent Pass Off Introduction The case of Essel Packaging Limited v. Essel Tea Exports Ltd....

Expansion of Trademark and Copyright Protections in Burroughs Wellcome (India) Ltd. v. Uni-Sole Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Jul 5, 1997

Expansion of Trademark and Copyright Protections in Burroughs Wellcome (India) Ltd. v. Uni-Sole Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The case of Burroughs Wellcome (India) Ltd. v. Uni-Sole Pvt. Ltd. adjudicated by...

Legal Commentary: Proper Notice and Jurisdiction in Cheque Dishonour Cases - A. Chinnaswami v. Bilakchand Gyanchand Company

Date: Jun 27, 1997

Legal Commentary: Proper Notice and Jurisdiction in Cheque Dishonour Cases Introduction The case of A. Chinnaswami v. Bilakchand Gyanchand Company adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on June 26,...

Rialto Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation Of Greater Bombay: Determining Vacant Land Status under Section 154 of the BMC Act

Date: Jun 26, 1997

Rialto Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation Of Greater Bombay: Determining Vacant Land Status under Section 154 of the BMC Act Introduction Rialto Co-Operative Housing Society...

Reinforcement of Full Back-Wages in Cases of Illegal Termination: Mahamadsha Ganishah Patel v. Mastanbaug Co-operative Wholesale and Retail Stores Ltd.

Date: Jun 25, 1997

Reinforcement of Full Back-Wages in Cases of Illegal Termination Mahamadsha Ganishah Patel v. Mastanbaug Co-operative Wholesale and Retail Stores Ltd. Court: Bombay High Court Date: June 24, 1997...

Goa, Daman and Diu Mining Concessions Act, 1987 Upheld under Article 31C Protection

Date: Jun 21, 1997

Goa, Daman and Diu Mining Concessions Act, 1987 Upheld under Article 31C Protection Introduction The case of M/S. Shantilal Khushaldas & Bros. Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & 2 Ors. was...

Fixed-Term Employment and Termination Procedures: Akbar Peerbhoy College v. Smt. Kutty

Date: Jun 12, 1997

Fixed-Term Employment and Termination Procedures: Akbar Peerbhoy College v. Smt. Kutty Introduction The case of Akbar Peerbhoy College And Others v. Smt. Pramila N. Kutty And Others adjudicated by...

Non-Exemption of Fixed Conveyance Allowance under Section 10(14) of the Income Tax Act: Insights from LIC Class-I Officers Association v. Life Insurance Corporation Of India

Date: Jun 10, 1997

Non-Exemption of Fixed Conveyance Allowance under Section 10(14) of the Income Tax Act: Insights from LIC Class-I Officers Association v. Life Insurance Corporation Of India 1. Introduction The case...

Reforming the Indian Divorce Act: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling in Mrs. Pragati Varghese v. Cyril George Varghese

Date: May 8, 1997

Reforming the Indian Divorce Act: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling in Mrs. Pragati Varghese v. Cyril George Varghese Introduction The case of Mrs. Pragati Varghese And Etc. v. Cyril George...

Upholding Natural Justice: Prohibition of Bias through Separation of Witness and Decision-Maker Roles in Disciplinary Proceedings - Kathane v. Bhartiya R.B Damle

Date: May 6, 1997

Upholding Natural Justice: Prohibition of Bias through Separation of Witness and Decision-Maker Roles in Disciplinary Proceedings - Kathane v. Bhartiya R.B Damle Introduction Kashiram Rajaram Kathane...

Equality in Medical College Admissions: Bombay High Court Declares State Seat Distribution Rules 'Per Incuriam'

Date: May 3, 1997

Equality in Medical College Admissions: Bombay High Court Declares State Seat Distribution Rules 'Per Incuriam' Introduction The case of Nachane Ashwini Shivram And Others v. State Of Maharashtra And...

Rigorous Scrutiny of Expert Evidence in Drug Possession Cases: Nicklaus Peter Heel v. State Of Goa

Date: Apr 24, 1997

Rigorous Scrutiny of Expert Evidence in Drug Possession Cases: Nicklaus Peter Heel v. State Of Goa Introduction The case of Nicklaus Peter Heel v. State Of Goa adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Interpretation of Disability Benefits in Life Insurance: L.I.C. Of India v. Ramesh Chandra

Date: Apr 12, 1997

Interpretation of Disability Benefits in Life Insurance: L.I.C. Of India v. Ramesh Chandra Introduction The case of L.I.C. Of India v. Ramesh Chandra adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on April 11,...

Unconstitutional Discrimination Based on HIV Status: Mx Of Bombay v. Zy And Another

Date: Apr 4, 1997

Unconstitutional Discrimination Based on HIV Status: Mx Of Bombay v. Zy And Another Introduction The case of Mx Of Bombay Indian Inhabitant v. Zy And Another was adjudicated by the Bombay High Court...

Show-Cause Notices and Income Tax Deductions: Insights from Standard Mills Co. Ltd. v. CIT

Date: Mar 22, 1997

Show-Cause Notices and Income Tax Deductions: Insights from Standard Mills Co. Ltd. v. CIT Introduction The case of Standard Mills Co. Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, adjudicated by the Bombay...

Kotak Mahendra Finance Limited v. Deve Paints Limited: Clarifying the Scope of Section 22 of the Sick Industrial Companies Act

Date: Mar 20, 1997

Kotak Mahendra Finance Limited v. Deve Paints Limited: Clarifying the Scope of Section 22 of the Sick Industrial Companies Act Introduction The case of Kotak Mahendra Finance Limited v. Deve Paints...

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries & Anr. v. Biochem Synergy Limited: Strengthening Trademark Protection under Part B Registration

Date: Mar 14, 1997

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries & Anr. v. Biochem Synergy Limited: Strengthening Trademark Protection under Part B Registration Introduction The case of Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries & Anr. v....

Excise Duty Validity on Manufacturing Cost under Bombay Prohibition Act: Baramati Grape Industries Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

Date: Mar 6, 1997

Excise Duty Validity on Manufacturing Cost under Bombay Prohibition Act: Baramati Grape Industries Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Baramati Grape Industries Ltd. and Another v....