Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Liability of Railway Companies in Cargo Fires: Insights from Hirji Khetsey & Co. v. B.B. & C.I. Ry. Co.

Date: Mar 14, 1914

Liability of Railway Companies in Cargo Fires: Insights from Hirji Khetsey & Co. v. B.B. & C.I. Ry. Co. Introduction The case of Hirji Khetsey & Co. v. B.B. & C.I. Ry. Co., adjudicated by the Bombay...

Rasul Karim v. Pirbhai Amirbhai: Clarifying the Limits on Mandatory Injunctions in Indian Courts

Date: Jan 17, 1914

Rasul Karim v. Pirbhai Amirbhai: Clarifying the Limits on Mandatory Injunctions in Indian Courts Introduction The case of Rasul Karim v. Pirbhai Amirbhai was adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Bombay High Court Limits Independent Advice Requirement in Deeds of Gift by Pardanashin Wives — Kali Bakhsh Singh v. Ram Gopal Singh

Date: Nov 28, 1913

Bombay High Court Limits Independent Advice Requirement in Deeds of Gift by Pardanashin Wives — Kali Bakhsh Singh v. Ram Gopal Singh Introduction The case of Kali Bakhsh Singh v. Ram Gopal Singh...

Kalyanchand Lalchand v. Sitabai Dhanasa: Establishing Res Judicata in Probate Proceedings

Date: Nov 6, 1913

Kalyanchand Lalchand v. Sitabai Dhanasa: Establishing Res Judicata in Probate Proceedings Introduction Kalyanchand Lalchand v. Sitabai Dhanasa is a landmark judgment delivered by the Bombay High...

Forfeiture Clauses in Insurance Policies: Insights from Baroda Spinning And Weaving Co. Ltd. v. Satyanarayan Marine And Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Aug 20, 1913

Forfeiture Clauses in Insurance Policies: Insights from Baroda Spinning And Weaving Co. Ltd. v. Satyanarayan Marine And Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of Baroda Spinning And Weaving...

Vasudeo Atmaram Joshi v. Eknath Balkrishna Thite: Interpretation of Limitation Act Articles 142 and 144 in Property Possession Disputes

Date: Aug 24, 1910

Vasudeo Atmaram Joshi v. Eknath Balkrishna Thite: Interpretation of Limitation Act Articles 142 and 144 in Property Possession Disputes Introduction The case of Vasudeo Atmaram Joshi v. Eknath...

Nandlal Thakersey v. The Bank Of Bombay: Redefining Valid Pledges and Conversion in Contract Law

Date: Jan 18, 1910

Nandlal Thakersey v. The Bank Of Bombay: Redefining Valid Pledges and Conversion in Contract Law Introduction The case of Nandlal Thakersey v. The Bank Of Bombay adjudicated by the Bombay High Court...

Government of Bombay v. Esufali Salebhai: Expanding the Scope of the Land Acquisition Act

Date: Nov 2, 1909

Government of Bombay v. Esufali Salebhai: Expanding the Scope of the Land Acquisition Act Introduction The case of The Government Of Bombay v. Esufali Salebhai adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Purushottam Hargovandas v. Rajbai: Reinforcing Execution Proceedings Amid Estate Management

Date: Sep 2, 1909

Purushottam Hargovandas v. Rajbai: Reinforcing Execution Proceedings Amid Estate Management Introduction Purushottam Hargovandas v. Rajbai is a landmark judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court on...

Kisandas Rupchand v. Rachappa Vithoba Shilwant: Principles Governing Amendment of Pleadings

Date: Jul 3, 1909

Kisandas Rupchand v. Rachappa Vithoba Shilwant: Principles Governing Amendment of Pleadings Introduction Kisandas Rupchand filed a suit in the Bombay High Court on March 28, 1905, seeking dissolution...

Res Judicata and Specific Performance in Ahmedbhoy v. Sir Dinshaw M. Petit: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jun 15, 1909

Res Judicata and Specific Performance in Ahmedbhoy v. Sir Dinshaw M. Petit: A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of Ahmedbhoy Habibbhoy v. Sir Dinshaw M. Petit And Others,...

Liability of Minor Coparceners in Joint Hindu Family Firms: Insights from Raghunathji Tarachand A Firm v. Bank Of Bombay

Date: Jan 23, 1909

Liability of Minor Coparceners in Joint Hindu Family Firms: Insights from Raghunathji Tarachand A Firm v. Bank Of Bombay Introduction The case of Raghunathji Tarachand A Firm v. Bank Of Bombay...

Land Valuation Principles in Land Acquisition: Insights from Government of Bombay v. Cama (1908)

Date: Aug 21, 1908

Land Valuation Principles in Land Acquisition: Insights from Government of Bombay v. Merwanji Muncherji Cama (1908) Introduction The case of Government of Bombay v. Merwanji Muncherji Cama, decided...

Principles of Land Valuation in Acquisition: Government of Bombay v. Karim Tar Mahomed (1908)

Date: Jun 19, 1908

Principles of Land Valuation in Acquisition: Government of Bombay v. Karim Tar Mahomed (1908) Introduction Government of Bombay v. Karim Tar Mahomed is a landmark judgment delivered by the Bombay...

Distinguishing Hindu Joint Family Property from English Joint Property: Karsandas Dharamsey v. Gangabai (1908)

Date: Jan 24, 1908

Distinguishing Hindu Joint Family Property from English Joint Property: Karsandas Dharamsey v. Gangabai (1908) Introduction Karsandas Dharamsey v. Gangabai is a seminal judgment delivered by the...

Preservation of Widow's Inheritance Rights in Gangu v. Chandrabhagabai

Date: Dec 12, 1907

Preservation of Widow's Inheritance Rights in Gangu v. Chandrabhagabai Introduction The case of Gangu v. Chandrabhagabai, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on December 11, 1907, addresses pivotal...

Recognition of Parsi Religious Trusts as Charitable under Indian Law: Commentary on Jamshedji Cursetjee Tarachand v. Soonabai

Date: Dec 3, 1907

Recognition of Parsi Religious Trusts as Charitable under Indian Law: Commentary on Jamshedji Cursetjee Tarachand v. Soonabai Introduction The case of Jamshedji Cursetjee Tarachand v. Soonabai,...

Transfer of Widow's Succession Rights Validated with Consent of Reversionary Heirs: Insights from Bajrangi Singh v. Manokarnika Bakhsh Singh

Date: Nov 1, 1907

Transfer of Widow's Succession Rights Validated with Consent of Reversionary Heirs: Insights from Bajrangi Singh v. Manokarnika Bakhsh Singh 1. Introduction The case of Bajrangi Singh v. Manokarnika...

Admissibility of Confessions and Evidence Review: Insights from Emperor v. Narayen Raghunath Patki

Date: Jun 26, 1907

Admissibility of Confessions and Evidence Review: Insights from Emperor v. Narayen Raghunath Patki Introduction Emperor v. Narayen Raghunath Patki is a landmark judgment delivered by the Bombay High...

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Statutory Tribunals in Election Validity: Insights from Bhaishankar Nanabhai v. Municipal Corporation Of Bombay

Date: Apr 19, 1907

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Statutory Tribunals in Election Validity: Insights from Bhaishankar Nanabhai v. Municipal Corporation Of Bombay Introduction The case of Bhaishankar Nanabhai v. Municipal...