Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Defining the Scope of Executing Courts: Insights from Lakshmibai Anant v. Ravji Bhikaji

Date: Nov 22, 1928

Defining the Scope of Executing Courts: Insights from Lakshmibai Anant v. Ravji Bhikaji 1. Introduction The landmark case of Lakshmibai Anant v. Ravji Bhikaji adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Ragho v. Zaga Ekoba: Guardianship and the Limits of Alienation of Minor's Property

Date: Nov 20, 1928

Ragho v. Zaga Ekoba: Guardianship and the Limits of Alienation of Minor's Property Introduction Ragho v. Zaga Ekoba is a landmark judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court on November 19, 1928. The...

Madhavrao Anandrao Raste v. Omkareshvar Ghat: Clarifying the Scope of Section 92 CPC

Date: Oct 31, 1928

Madhavrao Anandrao Raste v. Omkareshvar Ghat: Clarifying the Scope of Section 92 CPC Introduction Madhavrao Anandrao Raste v. Omkareshvar Ghat is a landmark case decided by the Bombay High Court on...

Rabia v. Agent, G.I.P. Railway: Clarifying Liability under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923

Date: Oct 2, 1928

Rabia v. Agent, G.I.P. Railway: Clarifying Liability under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 Introduction The case of Rabia v. Agent, G.I.P. Railway adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on October...

Establishing Easement by Prescription: Insights from Ramchandra Trimbak Joshi v. Hari Martand Joshi

Date: Sep 29, 1928

Establishing Easement by Prescription: Insights from Ramchandra Trimbak Joshi v. Hari Martand Joshi Introduction The case of Ramchandra Trimbak Joshi v. Hari Martand Joshi, adjudicated by the Bombay...

Clarifying the Applicability of Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act: Punjabhai v. Bhagwandas Kisandas

Date: Sep 15, 1928

Clarifying the Applicability of Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act: Punjabhai v. Bhagwandas Kisandas Introduction The case of Punjabhai v. Bhagwandas Kisandas, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court...

Annamalai Chetty v. Subramanian Chetty: Clarifying Joint Family Property Rights Under Mitakshara Law

Date: Sep 12, 1928

Annamalai Chetty v. Subramanian Chetty: Clarifying Joint Family Property Rights Under Mitakshara Law Introduction The case of Annamalai Chetty v. Subramanian Chetty was adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Criteria for Agreement to Lease under the Indian Stamp Act: Insights from Maneklal Manilal, In Re

Date: Jul 13, 1928

Criteria for Agreement to Lease under the Indian Stamp Act: Insights from Maneklal Manilal, In Re Introduction The case of Maneklal Manilal, In Re, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on July 12,...

Election of Remedies under the Specific Relief Act, 1877: The Principle Established in Ardeshir H. Mama v. Flora Sassoon

Date: May 22, 1928

Election of Remedies under the Specific Relief Act, 1877: The Principle Established in Ardeshir H. Mama v. Flora Sassoon Introduction The case of Ardeshir H. Mama v. Flora Sassoon adjudicated by the...

Resulting Trusts and Presumption of Advancement in Indian Law: Insights from Guran Ditta v. T. Ram Ditta

Date: Apr 25, 1928

Resulting Trusts and Presumption of Advancement in Indian Law: Insights from Guran Ditta v. T. Ram Ditta Introduction The landmark case of Guran Ditta v. T. Ram Ditta adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Defining the Boundaries of Police Accountability: A Comprehensive Commentary on Narayan Hari Tarkunde v. Yeshwant Raoji Naik (1928) and Section 80 of the Bombay District Police Act, 1890

Date: Mar 31, 1928

Defining the Boundaries of Police Accountability: A Comprehensive Commentary on Narayan Hari Tarkunde v. Yeshwant Raoji Naik (1928) and Section 80 of the Bombay District Police Act, 1890 Introduction...

Mandatory Compliance with Section 80 of the CPC in Suits Involving State Parties: Insights from Hirachand S. Gandhy v. G.I.P. Railway Company (1928)

Date: Mar 20, 1928

Mandatory Compliance with Section 80 of the CPC in Suits Involving State Parties: Insights from Hirachand S. Gandhy v. G.I.P. Railway Company (1928) Introduction The case of Hirachand Succaram Gandhy...

Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Bombay Trust Corporation: Establishing Agent Liability in Cross-Jurisdictional Taxation

Date: Mar 13, 1928

Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Bombay Trust Corporation: Establishing Agent Liability in Cross-Jurisdictional Taxation Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Bombay v. Bombay Trust...

Personal Liability on Negotiable Instruments: Padhye v. Fatehchand

Date: Feb 16, 1928

Personal Liability on Negotiable Instruments: Padhye v. Fatehchand Introduction The case of Sitaram Krishna Padhye v. Chimandas Fatehchand adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on February 15, 1928,...

Limitation of Suits in Family Debt Recovery: Insights from Maganlal Harjibhai v. Amichand Gulabji

Date: Feb 15, 1928

Limitation of Suits in Family Debt Recovery: Insights from Maganlal Harjibhai v. Amichand Gulabji Introduction The case of Maganlal Harjibhai v. Amichand Gulabji adjudicated by the Bombay High Court...

Executor Liability for Time-Barred Debts and Surety Considerations in Pestonji Manekji Mody v. Bai Meherbai

Date: Jan 25, 1928

Executor Liability for Time-Barred Debts and Surety Considerations in Pestonji Manekji Mody v. Bai Meherbai Introduction Pestonji Manekji Mody v. Bai Meherbai, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Liability of Sons for Paternal Debts in Joint Hindu Families: Analysis of Annabhat Shankarbhat Alvandi v. Shivappa Dundappa Manvi

Date: Jan 20, 1928

Liability of Sons for Paternal Debts in Joint Hindu Families: Analysis of Annabhat Shankarbhat Alvandi v. Shivappa Dundappa Manvi Introduction The landmark case of Annabhat Shankarbhat Alvandi v....

Reinforcement of Joint Family Succession in Impartible Estates: Konammal v. Annadana Jadaya Gounder

Date: Dec 16, 1927

Reinforcement of Joint Family Succession in Impartible Estates: Konammal v. Annadana Jadaya Gounder Introduction The case of Konammal v. Annadana Jadaya Gounder was adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Ramanandi Kuer v. Kalawati Kuer: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Probate Revocation

Date: Nov 12, 1927

Ramanandi Kuer v. Kalawati Kuer: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Probate Revocation Introduction The case of Ramanandi Kuer v. Kalawati Kuer adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on November 11,...

Defining Jurisdiction and Intent under Section 216 IPC: Insights from Shripad G. Chandavarkar, In Re

Date: Oct 11, 1927

Defining Jurisdiction and Intent under Section 216 IPC: Insights from Shripad G. Chandavarkar, In Re Introduction The case of Shripad G. Chandavarkar, In Re adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...