Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Scope of Section 507: Authority and Procedural Norms in Tribunal Orders – Ahmedalli Abdulhussein Kaka v. M.D Lalkaka

Date: Feb 13, 1953

Clarifying the Scope of Section 507: Authority and Procedural Norms in Tribunal Orders Ahmedalli Abdulhussein Kaka and Another v. M.D Lalkaka, The Chief Judge Of The Court Of Small Causes, Bombay And...

Interpretation of 'Tax on Entertainments' and Municipal Taxation Powers: Analysis of Poona v. Western India Theatres

Date: Feb 11, 1953

Interpretation of 'Tax on Entertainments' and Municipal Taxation Powers: Analysis of Poona Cantonment Board v. Western India Theatres, Ltd. Introduction The case of Poona Cantonment Board v. Western...

Limitation of Appellate Jurisdiction in Condoning Delay under Section 15(2) of the Payment of Wages Act

Date: Jan 30, 1953

Limitation of Appellate Jurisdiction in Condoning Delay under Section 15(2) of the Payment of Wages Act Introduction The case of Prem Narayan Amritlal Varma v. Divisional Traffic Manager, Bhusaval...

Clarifying 'Unauthorized Occupation': Upholding Juridical Possession of Erstwhile Tenants under the Government Premises (Eviction) Act, 1950

Date: Jan 20, 1953

Clarifying 'Unauthorized Occupation': Upholding Juridical Possession of Erstwhile Tenants under the Government Premises (Eviction) Act, 1950 Introduction The case of Brigadier K.K Verma And Another...

Sale of Equity of Redemption and the Necessity of Registered Instruments under Section 54: Analysis of Patel Bhikabhai Nanabhai v. Shah Chimanlal Maganlal

Date: Jan 7, 1953

Sale of Equity of Redemption and the Necessity of Registered Instruments under Section 54 Introduction The case of Patel Bhikabhai Nanabhai v. Shah Chimanlal Maganlal, adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Birla v. Parihar: Expanding Tribunal's Discretion in Election Petition Proceedings

Date: Dec 20, 1952

Birla v. Parihar: Expanding Tribunal's Discretion in Election Petition Proceedings Introduction The case of Sitaram Hirachand Birla v. Yograjsing Shankarsing Parihar was adjudicated by the Bombay...

Valuation of Relief in Declaratory Suits: Burjor Pestonji Sethna v. Nariman Minoo Todiwalla

Date: Dec 17, 1952

Valuation of Relief in Declaratory Suits: Burjor Pestonji Sethna v. Nariman Minoo Todiwalla Introduction The case of Burjor Pestonji Sethna v. Nariman Minoo Todiwalla adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Res Judicata and the Administration of Public Charitable Trusts: Shrinivas R. Acharya v. Purshottam Chaturbhuj

Date: Dec 13, 1952

Res Judicata and the Administration of Public Charitable Trusts: Shrinivas R. Acharya v. Purshottam Chaturbhuj Introduction The case of Shrinivas R. Acharya v. Purshottam Chaturbhuj adjudicated by...

Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Exclusively Governed by the Arbitration Act: Insights from Bai Narbadabai v. Natvarlal Bhalakia

Date: Dec 13, 1952

Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Exclusively Governed by the Arbitration Act: Insights from Bai Narbadabai Widow Of Mulchand Purshottamdas v. Natvarlal Chunilal Bhalakia Introduction The case of Bai...

United Motors (India) Ltd. v. The State Of Bombay: Limitation of State Legislative Powers in Imposing Sales Tax

Date: Dec 12, 1952

United Motors (India) Ltd. v. The State Of Bombay: Limitation of State Legislative Powers in Imposing Sales Tax Introduction United Motors (India) Ltd. v. The State Of Bombay is a landmark judgment...

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Mamlatdar Over Tenancy Pleas in Possession Suits: Analysis of Dhondi Tukaram Mali v. Hari Dadu Mang

Date: Dec 9, 1952

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Mamlatdar Over Tenancy Pleas in Possession Suits: Analysis of Dhondi Tukaram Mali v. Hari Dadu Mang 1. Introduction The case of Dhondi Tukaram Mali v. Hari Dadu Mang decided...

Recognition of Hindu Widow's Property Rights: Shivappa Laxman Shirgannavar v. Yellawa Kom Shivappa Shirgannavar

Date: Nov 28, 1952

Recognition of Hindu Widow's Property Rights Shivappa Laxman Shirgannavar v. Yellawa Kom Shivappa Shirgannavar Introduction The case of Shivappa Laxman Shirgannavar v. Yellawa Kom Shivappa...

Enforcement of Compromise Decrees Containing Illegal Restraints: Govind Waman Shanbhag v. Murlidhar Shrinivas Shanbhag

Date: Nov 28, 1952

Enforcement of Compromise Decrees Containing Illegal Restraints: Govind Waman Shanbhag v. Murlidhar Shrinivas Shanbhag Introduction The case of Govind Waman Shanbhag v. Murlidhar Shrinivas Shanbhag...

Reservation of Seats for Women in Municipal Elections Upheld: A Comprehensive Commentary on Dattatraya Motiram More v. State Of Bombay And Another

Date: Nov 19, 1952

Reservation of Seats for Women in Municipal Elections Upheld: A Comprehensive Commentary on Dattatraya Motiram More v. State Of Bombay And Another Introduction Dattatraya Motiram More v. State Of...

Interpretation of "Expenses of the Commission" under O. XXVI, r. 15 in Kanji Karsondas Thakkar v. Nathubhai Khimji

Date: Nov 4, 1952

Interpretation of "Expenses of the Commission" under O. XXVI, r. 15 in Kanji Karsondas Thakkar v. Nathubhai Khimji Introduction The case of Kanji Karsondas Thakkar v. Nathubhai Khimji adjudicated by...

Commission Income from Charitable Trust Not Exempt Under Section 4(3)(i): Insights from J.K Trust v. The Commissioner of Income-Tax

Date: Oct 7, 1952

Commission Income from Charitable Trust Not Exempt Under Section 4(3)(i): Insights from J.K Trust v. The Commissioner of Income-Tax Introduction The landmark case of J.K Trust v. The Commissioner Of...

Prospective Application of Separate Maintenance Rights under Act XIX (1946) in Laxmibai Dalvi v. Wamanrao Dalvi

Date: Sep 27, 1952

Prospective Application of Separate Maintenance Rights under Act XIX (1946) in Laxmibai Dalvi v. Wamanrao Dalvi Introduction The case of Laxmibai Wamanrao Dalvi v. Wamanrao Govindrao Dalvi,...

Defining Workmen: Jurisdictional Boundaries of Labour Tribunals in Sen v. The All India Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Date: Sep 25, 1952

Defining Workmen: Jurisdictional Boundaries of Labour Tribunals in Sen v. The All India Industrial Disputes Tribunal Introduction The landmark case of Narendra Kumar Sen And Others v. The All India...

Strict Interpretation of Section 86F of the Companies Act: Necessity of Specific Board Consent for Director-Company Contracts

Date: Sep 23, 1952

Strict Interpretation of Section 86F of the Companies Act: Necessity of Specific Board Consent for Director-Company Contracts Introduction The case of Walchandnagar Industries Limited v. Ratanchand...

Interpretation of Section 20 and Holder in Due Course in Tarachand Kewalram v. Sikri Brothers

Date: Sep 19, 1952

Interpretation of Section 20 and Holder in Due Course in Tarachand Kewalram v. Sikri Brothers Introduction Tarachand Kewalram v. Sikri Brothers is a landmark judgment delivered by the Bombay High...