Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Estoppel Under Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act in Property Lease Disputes: Kumar Krishna Prosad Lal Singha Deo v. The Baraboni Coal Concern Limited

Date: Jun 5, 1937

Estoppel Under Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act in Property Lease Disputes: Kumar Krishna Prosad Lal Singha Deo v. The Baraboni Coal Concern Limited Introduction The case of Kumar Krishna...

Prerogative of the Crown Overrides Implied Employment Contracts: Krishnaji Nilkant Pitkar v. Secretary Of State

Date: Jan 12, 1937

Prerogative of the Crown Overrides Implied Employment Contracts: Krishnaji Nilkant Pitkar v. Secretary Of State Introduction Krishnaji Nilkant Pitkar v. Secretary Of State is a landmark judgment...

R.T. Rangachari v. The Secretary Of State For India In Council: Upholding Statutory Safeguards in Civil Service Pensions

Date: Dec 9, 1936

R.T. Rangachari v. The Secretary Of State For India In Council: Upholding Statutory Safeguards in Civil Service Pensions 1. Introduction R.T. Rangachari v. The Secretary Of State For India In Council...

R. Venkata Rao v. The Secretary Of State For India In Council: Establishing the Non-Actionable Nature of Wrongful Dismissal in Indian Civil Service

Date: Dec 9, 1936

Establishing the Non-Actionable Nature of Wrongful Dismissal in Indian Civil Service Introduction R. Venkata Rao v. The Secretary Of State For India In Council is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Enforceability of Family Maintenance Claims from Wakf Estates: Saiyad Jaffar El Edrus v. Saiyad Mahomed El Edrus

Date: Nov 24, 1936

Enforceability of Family Maintenance Claims from Wakf Estates: Saiyad Jaffar El Edrus v. Saiyad Mahomed El Edrus Introduction The case of Saiyad Jaffar El Edrus v. Saiyad Mahomed El Edrus And Others,...

Affirmation of the Limits on Widow’s Power to Adopt in Joint Hindu Families: Balu Sakharam Powar v. Lahoo Sambhaji Tetgura (Bombay High Court, 1936)

Date: Oct 17, 1936

Affirmation of the Limits on Widow’s Power to Adopt in Joint Hindu Families: Balu Sakharam Powar v. Lahoo Sambhaji Tetgura (Bombay High Court, 1936) Introduction In the landmark case of Balu Sakharam...

Exclusion of Time for Obtaining Decree Copies in Appeal Computation - Murlidhar Shrinivas v. Motilal Ramkumar

Date: Oct 15, 1936

Exclusion of Time for Obtaining Decree Copies in Appeal Computation Introduction The case of Murlidhar Shrinivas v. Motilal Ramkumar, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on October 14, 1936,...

Establishing Vicarious Liability for Negligently Driven Vehicles: Insights from Liladhar Chaturbhuj v. Harilal Jethabhai

Date: Oct 14, 1936

Establishing Vicarious Liability for Negligently Driven Vehicles: Insights from Liladhar Chaturbhuj v. Harilal Jethabhai Introduction The case of Liladhar Chaturbhuj v. Harilal Jethabhai, adjudicated...

Pallonjee Eduljee And Sons v. Lonavla City Municipality: Scope of Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act in Municipal Contracts

Date: Oct 10, 1936

Pallonjee Eduljee And Sons v. Lonavla City Municipality: Scope of Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act in Municipal Contracts Introduction The case Pallonjee Eduljee And Sons v. Lonavla City...

Valid Complaint Requirements under Section 199 IPC in Adultery Cases: Ram Narayan Baburao Kapur v. Emperor

Date: Oct 7, 1936

Valid Complaint Requirements under Section 199 IPC in Adultery Cases: Ram Narayan Baburao Kapur v. Emperor Introduction The case of Ram Narayan Baburao Kapur (Original Accused) v. Emperor,...

Assessment Under Section 34 Without Prior Notice: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Bombay Presidency And Aden v. Mrs. Pirojbai N. Contractor

Date: Oct 7, 1936

Assessment Under Section 34 Without Prior Notice: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Bombay Presidency And Aden v. Mrs. Pirojbai N. Contractor Introduction The case of The...

Reaffirming Second Appeal Rights under Gujarat Talukdars' Act: Darbar Shri Khachar Alabhai Vajsurbhai v. Khachar Bhura Bhaya

Date: Sep 10, 1936

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal counsel, please consult a qualified attorney. Reaffirming Second Appeal Rights...

Clarifying Section 15: Limitations on Prosecution under the Indian Merchandise Marks Act

Date: Sep 2, 1936

Clarifying Section 15: Limitations on Prosecution under the Indian Merchandise Marks Act 1. Introduction The case of Emperor v. Chhotalal Amarchand (Original Accused) adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Clarifying Arbitrator Misconduct Standards in Aboobaker Latif v. Reception Committee of the 48th Indian National Congress

Date: Aug 28, 1936

Clarifying Arbitrator Misconduct Standards in Aboobaker Latif v. Reception Committee of the 48th Indian National Congress Introduction Aboobaker Latif v. Reception Committee Of The 48Th Indian...

Restitution Rights under section 144 of the Civil Procedure Code: Insights from Gurunath Khandappagouda Patil v. Venktesh

Date: Aug 6, 1936

Restitution Rights under section 144 of the Civil Procedure Code: Insights from Gurunath Khandappagouda Patil v. Venktesh Introduction The case of Gurunath Khandappagouda Patil v. Venktesh...

Double Assessment and Dividend Taxation: Insights from The Commissioner of Income Tax v. The Hungerford Investment Trust Limited

Date: May 27, 1936

Double Assessment and Dividend Taxation: Insights from The Commissioner of Income Tax v. The Hungerford Investment Trust Limited Introduction The case of The Commissioner Of Income Tax v. The...

Privity of Contract and Third-Party Rights: Insights from National Petroleum Company Ltd. v. Popatlal Mulji

Date: Mar 12, 1936

Privity of Contract and Third-Party Rights: Insights from National Petroleum Company Ltd. v. Popatlal Mulji Introduction The case of National Petroleum Company Ltd. v. Popatlal Mulji adjudicated by...

Set-Off of Partnership Firm Losses Against Individual Income: Arunachalam Chettiar v. The Commissioner Of Income Tax

Date: Feb 28, 1936

Set-Off of Partnership Firm Losses Against Individual Income: Arunachalam Chettiar v. The Commissioner Of Income Tax Introduction The case of Arunachalam Chettiar v. The Commissioner Of Income Tax...

Interpretation of Mortgage by Deposit of Title-Deeds: Insights from Indian Cotton Company Ltd. v. Hari Poonjoo

Date: Feb 12, 1936

Interpretation of Mortgage by Deposit of Title-Deeds: Insights from Indian Cotton Company Ltd. v. Hari Poonjoo Introduction The case of Indian Cotton Company Ltd. v. Hari Poonjoo was adjudicated by...

Invalid Conveyance Due to Inclusion of Fictitious Property: Raja Inuganti Venkatarama Rao v. Raja Sobhanadri Appa Rao

Date: Jan 14, 1936

Invalid Conveyance Due to Inclusion of Fictitious Property: Raja Inuganti Venkatarama Rao v. Raja Sobhanadri Appa Rao Introduction The case of Raja Inuganti Venkatarama Rao v. Raja Sobhanadri Appa...