Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Compromise Decree Binding in Watan Succession and Validity of Adoption: Patil v. Patil (1935)

Date: Nov 28, 1935

Affirmation of Compromise Decree Binding in Watan Succession and Validity of Adoption: Basangouda Giriyeppagouda Patil v. Basalingappa Mallangouda Patil (1935) Introduction The case of Basangouda...

Chimanram v. Sarupchand Prithiraj: Authority of Partners in Post-Dissolution Financial Transactions and Validity of Novation

Date: Nov 8, 1935

Chimanram v. Sarupchand Prithiraj: Authority of Partners in Post-Dissolution Financial Transactions and Validity of Novation Introduction The case of Motilal Chimanram v. Sarupchand Prithiraj,...

Establishing the Validity of Mortgages Amidst Joint Family Partition Under Mitakshara Law

Date: Nov 5, 1935

Establishing the Validity of Mortgages Amidst Joint Family Partition Under Mitakshara Law Introduction The case of Pratapmull Agarwalla v. Dhanabati Bibi adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Depreciation Calculation Basis in Successor Firms: The Buckingham and Carnatic Company Limited Judgment

Date: Oct 26, 1935

Depreciation Calculation Basis in Successor Firms: The Buckingham and Carnatic Company Limited Judgment Introduction The case of The Commissioner Of Income Tax v. The Buckingham And Carnatic Company...

Joinder of Charges and the Interpretation of "Transaction" in Shapurji Sorabji v. Emperor

Date: Oct 19, 1935

Joinder of Charges and the Interpretation of "Transaction" in Shapurji Sorabji v. Emperor Introduction The case of Shapurji Sorabji (Original Accused No. 1) v. Emperor adjudicated by the Bombay High...

T.R Pratt (Bombay) Ltd. Liquidation Judgment: Directors' Conflict of Interest and Validity of Security Deeds

Date: Sep 19, 1935

Directors' Conflict of Interest and the Validity of Security Deeds: Comprehensive Commentary on T.R Pratt (Bombay) Ltd. Liquidation Judgment 1. Introduction The case of T.R Pratt (Bombay) Ltd. (In...

Partition Constitutes Transfer under section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act: Insights from Waman Ramkrishna Ghotge v. Ganpat Mahadeo Nevagi

Date: Jul 6, 1935

Partition Constitutes Transfer under section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act: Insights from Waman Ramkrishna Ghotge v. Ganpat Mahadeo Nevagi (Bombay High Court, 1935) Introduction The case of...

Taxation of Life Annuities: Insights from Maharaj Kumar Gopal Saran Narain Singh v. The Commissioner Of Income Tax

Date: May 29, 1935

Taxation of Life Annuities: Insights from Maharaj Kumar Gopal Saran Narain Singh v. The Commissioner Of Income Tax Introduction The case of Maharaj Kumar Gopal Saran Narain Singh v. The Commissioner...

Patent Infringement and the Necessity of Proving Process Combination: Insights from Lallubhai Chakubhai Jariwalla v. Chimanlal Chunilal & Co.

Date: Apr 4, 1935

Patent Infringement and the Necessity of Proving Process Combination: Insights from Lallubhai Chakubhai Jariwalla v. Chimanlal Chunilal & Co. Introduction The case of Lallubhai Chakubhai Jariwalla v....

Taxation of Hindu Undivided Families: Landmark Judgment in Commissioner of Income-Tax v. Heirs of Gomedalli Laxminarayan

Date: Mar 29, 1935

Taxation of Hindu Undivided Families: Landmark Judgment in Commissioner of Income-Tax v. Heirs of Gomedalli Laxminarayan Introduction The case of Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay Presidency And...

Strengthening Purchaser’s Rights in Conveyance: Rahimtulla Lowji Damani v. Official Assignee of Bombay

Date: Mar 5, 1935

Strengthening Purchaser’s Rights in Conveyance: Rahimtulla Lowji Damani v. Official Assignee of Bombay Introduction The case of Rahimtulla Lowji Damani v. The Official Assignee of Bombay is a seminal...

Defining 'Benefit of the Estate' in Guardians' Sale of Minor’s Property: Hemraj Dattubuva Mahnubhao v. Nathu

Date: Feb 2, 1935

Defining 'Benefit of the Estate' in Guardians' Sale of Minor’s Property: Hemraj Dattubuva Mahnubhao v. Nathu Introduction The case of Hemraj Dattubuva Mahnubhao v. Nathu, adjudicated by the Bombay...

Separate Maintenance Entitlement Upon Desertion in Hindu Marriages: Appibai v. Khimji Cooverji (Bombay High Court, 1934)

Date: Dec 15, 1934

Separate Maintenance Entitlement Upon Desertion in Hindu Marriages: Appibai v. Khimji Cooverji (Bombay High Court, 1934) Introduction Appibai v. Khimji Cooverji is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Joint Action Requirement for Altering Rent Calculations: Insights from Vagha Jesing v. Manilal Bhogilal Desai

Date: Nov 21, 1934

Joint Action Requirement for Altering Rent Calculations: Insights from Vagha Jesing v. Manilal Bhogilal Desai Introduction The case of Vagha Jesing v. Manilal Bhogilal Desai adjudicated by the Bombay...

Goolbai Motabhai Shroff v. Pestonji Cowasji Bhandari: Defining 'Representative' and Employer Liability under the Fatal Accidents Act

Date: Nov 21, 1934

Goolbai Motabhai Shroff v. Pestonji Cowasji Bhandari: Defining 'Representative' and Employer Liability under the Fatal Accidents Act Introduction The case of Goolbai Motabhai Shroff v. Pestonji...

Presumption of Permanent Tenancy Under Section 83: Vaman Vithal Kulkarni v. Khanderao Ram Rao Sholapurkar

Date: Oct 21, 1934

Presumption of Permanent Tenancy Under Section 83: Vaman Vithal Kulkarni v. Khanderao Ram Rao Sholapurkar Introduction Vaman Vithal Kulkarni v. Khanderao Ram Rao Sholapurkar is a landmark case...

Time-Barred Claim in Pledged Loan Recovery: Fisher v. Gazdar

Date: Jul 25, 1934

Time-Barred Claim in Pledged Loan Recovery: Fisher v. Gazdar Introduction The case of Percy F. Fisher v. Ardeshir Hormasji Gazdar was adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on July 24, 1934. This...

Khan Bahadur Mian Pir Bux v. Sardar Mahomed Tahar: Establishing the Non-Applicability of Equitable Doctrine of Part Performance in Indian Property Law

Date: Jul 24, 1934

Khan Bahadur Mian Pir Bux v. Sardar Mahomed Tahar: Establishing the Non-Applicability of Equitable Doctrine of Part Performance in Indian Property Law Introduction The case of Khan Bahadur Mian Pir...

Reaffirmation of Redemption Rights in Mortgages: Sheo Swarup v. King Emperor

Date: Jul 20, 1934

Reaffirmation of Redemption Rights in Mortgages: Sheo Swarup v. King Emperor Introduction The case of Sheo Swarup v. King Emperor adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on July 19, 1934, serves as a...

Mahomed Hussein Haji v. Aishabai: Establishing Standards for Executor Accountability under Sunni Mahomedan Law

Date: Jul 6, 1934

Mahomed Hussein Haji v. Aishabai: Establishing Standards for Executor Accountability under Sunni Mahomedan Law Introduction Mahomed Hussein Haji v. Aishabai is a seminal judgment delivered by the...