Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Estoppel Through Consent in Hindu Widow's Gift: Basappa v. Fakirappa

Date: Jul 6, 1921

Estoppel Through Consent in Hindu Widow's Gift: Basappa v. Fakirappa Introduction Basappa v. Fakirappa is a landmark case adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on July 5, 1921. The case revolves...

Reaffirming Hindu Math Autonomy: Comprehensive Analysis of Vidya Varuthi Thirtha v. Balusami Ayyar

Date: Jul 6, 1921

Reaffirming Hindu Math Autonomy: Comprehensive Analysis of Vidya Varuthi Thirtha v. Balusami Ayyar Introduction The case of Vidya Varuthi Thirtha v. Balusami Ayyar, adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Property Transfer Through Brokers and Estoppel: Insights from Fazal D. Allana v. Mangaldas M. Pakvasa

Date: Jul 1, 1921

Property Transfer Through Brokers and Estoppel: Insights from Fazal D. Allana v. Mangaldas M. Pakvasa Introduction The case of Fazal D. Allana v. Mangaldas M. Pakvasa, adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Invalidity of Mortgage Bonds Due to Fraudulent Registration Practices: Insights from Mathura Prasad v. Chandra Narayan Chowdhury (1921)

Date: Mar 22, 1921

Invalidity of Mortgage Bonds Due to Fraudulent Registration Practices: Insights from Mathura Prasad v. Chandra Narayan Chowdhury (1921) Introduction The case of Mathura Prasad v. Chandra Narayan...

Charitable Trusts and Religious Authority: Analysis of Advocate-General Of Bombay v. Yusuf Ali Ebrahim

Date: Mar 20, 1921

Charitable Trusts and Religious Authority: Analysis of Advocate-General Of Bombay v. Yusuf Ali Ebrahim Introduction The case of Advocate-General Of Bombay v. Yusuf Ali Ebrahim, adjudicated by the...

Expanding Appellate Jurisdiction: The Power to Remand in Ex Parte Decree Cases as Established in Jethalal Girdhar v. Varajlal Bhaishankar

Date: Feb 22, 1921

Expanding Appellate Jurisdiction: The Power to Remand in Ex Parte Decree Cases as Established in Jethalal Girdhar v. Varajlal Bhaishankar Introduction The case of Jethalal Girdhar v. Varajlal...

Contradictory Statements and Alternative Charges: Establishing Precedent in Purshottam Ishvar Amin v. Emperor

Date: Oct 12, 1920

Contradictory Statements and Alternative Charges: Establishing Precedent in Purshottam Ishvar Amin v. Emperor Introduction The case of Purshottam Ishvar Amin v. Emperor was adjudicated by the Bombay...

Mandate of Section 342 CrPC in Summons-Cases Affirmed in G.S. Fernandez v. Emperor

Date: Aug 25, 1920

Mandate of Section 342 CrPC in Summons-Cases Affirmed in G.S. Fernandez v. Emperor Introduction The case of G.S. Fernandez v. Emperor adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on August 24, 1920, serves...

Inherent Judicial Powers in Re-Admitting Appeals for Minors: Insights from Sonubai v. Gaikwad

Date: Aug 20, 1920

Inherent Judicial Powers in Re-Admitting Appeals for Minors: Insights from Sonubai v. Gaikwad Introduction The landmark case of Sonubai v. Shivajirao Krishnarao Gopalrao Gaikwad, adjudicated by the...

Manilal Motilal v. Firm Gokal Das Rowji: Pioneering Jurisprudence on Arbitration Awards in Civil Suits

Date: Jul 21, 1920

Manilal Motilal v. Firm Gokal Das Rowji: Pioneering Jurisprudence on Arbitration Awards in Civil Suits Introduction The landmark case of Manilal Motilal, A Firm v. Firm Gokal Das Rowji was...

Mandatory Requirement of Substantive Relief in Preemption Rights Claims: Insights from Charan Das v. Amir Khan

Date: Jul 7, 1920

Mandatory Requirement of Substantive Relief in Preemption Rights Claims: Insights from Charan Das v. Amir Khan Introduction The case of Charan Das v. Amir Khan adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Limitation Framework for Guardian-Induced Property Transfers: Insights from Fakirappa Limanna Patil v. Lumanna

Date: Dec 20, 1919

Limitation Framework for Guardian-Induced Property Transfers: Insights from Fakirappa Limanna Patil v. Lumanna Introduction The case of Fakirappa Limanna Patil v. Lumanna, adjudicated by the Bombay...

Jurisdictional Authority in Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation: Insights from Mulchand Raichand v. Gill & Co.

Date: Aug 1, 1919

Jurisdictional Authority in Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation: Insights from Mulchand Raichand v. Gill & Co. Introduction The case of Mulchand Raichand v. Gill & Co. adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Validation of Liquidator's Agreements Under Enemy Trading Act: Insights from Wolf & Sons v. Dadyba, Khimji & Co.

Date: Aug 1, 1919

Validation of Liquidator's Agreements Under Enemy Trading Act: Insights from Wolf & Sons v. Dadyba, Khimji & Co. Introduction The case of Wolf & Sons v. Dadyba, Khimji & Co. adjudicated by the Bombay...

Sale of Security Property in Execution Proceedings: Ambalal Bapubhai Gujarati v. Narayan Tatyaba Bhosale

Date: Jan 30, 1919

Sale of Security Property in Execution Proceedings: Ambalal Bapubhai Gujarati v. Narayan Tatyaba Bhosale Introduction Ambalal Bapubhai Gujarati v. Narayan Tatyaba Bhosale, adjudicated by the Bombay...

Scope and Limitations of Section 8 of the Arbitration Act in Multi-Arbitrator Appointments: Insights from Gopalji Kuverji v. Morarji Jeram Naranji

Date: Jan 17, 1919

Scope and Limitations of Section 8 of the Arbitration Act in Multi-Arbitrator Appointments: Insights from Gopalji Kuverji v. Morarji Jeram Naranji Introduction The landmark case of Gopalji Kuverji v....

Clarifying Tenancy Forfeiture: Insights from Maharaja Of Jeypore v. Rukmini Pattamahadevi

Date: Jan 13, 1919

Clarifying Tenancy Forfeiture: Insights from Maharaja Of Jeypore v. Rukmini Pattamahadevi Introduction Maharaja Of Jeypore v. Rukmini Pattamahadevi is a seminal judgment delivered by the Bombay High...

Liability of Sons for Father's Decretal Debt under Mitakshara Law: Insights from Hakmant Kashinath Joshi v. Ganesh Annaji Pujari

Date: Dec 21, 1918

Liability of Sons for Father's Decretal Debt under Mitakshara Law: Insights from Hakmant Kashinath Joshi v. Ganesh Annaji Pujari 1. Introduction The case of Hakmant Kashinath Joshi v. Ganesh Annaji...

Estoppel and Alienation Rights of a Hindu Widow: Rangasami Gounden v. Nachiappa Gounden

Date: Dec 17, 1918

Estoppel and Alienation Rights of a Hindu Widow: Rangasami Gounden v. Nachiappa Gounden Introduction The case of Rangasami Gounden v. Nachiappa Gounden, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Jurisdiction of Civil Courts vis-à-vis Special Tribunals under the Sea Customs Act: Ganesh Mahadev Jamsandekar v. Secretary Of State For India

Date: Jul 24, 1918

Jurisdiction of Civil Courts vis-à-vis Special Tribunals under the Sea Customs Act Introduction The case of Ganesh Mahadev Jamsandekar v. Secretary Of State For India was adjudicated by the Bombay...