Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

J.S. Ocean Liner LLC v. M.V. Golden Progress: Reinforcing Admiralty Jurisdiction Amid Arbitration Agreements

Date: Jan 26, 2007

J.S. Ocean Liner LLC v. M.V. Golden Progress: Reinforcing Admiralty Jurisdiction Amid Arbitration Agreements 1. Introduction The case of J.S. Ocean Liner LLC, Bur Dubai (U.A.E.) v. M.V. Golden...

Extent of Execution Proceedings under Section 107 in Wound-Up Maharashtra Co-operative Societies

Date: Jan 25, 2007

Extent of Execution Proceedings under Section 107 in Wound-Up Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Introduction The case Solapur Nagari Audyogik Sahakari Bank Niyamit v. Solapur District Industrial...

Mumbai High Court Clarifies 'Sum Due' Post-Billing under Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003

Date: Jan 19, 2007

Mumbai High Court Clarifies 'Sum Due' Post-Billing under Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 Introduction The case of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation v. Yatish Sharma & Ors. adjudicated by...

Establishing Scheduled Tribe Status: Insights from Murlidhar Ramkrishna Gathe v. State Of Maharashtra

Date: Jan 19, 2007

Establishing Scheduled Tribe Status: Insights from Murlidhar Ramkrishna Gathe v. State Of Maharashtra And Others Introduction The case of Murlidhar Ramkrishna Gathe v. State Of Maharashtra And Others...

Clarifying Eligibility for Section 80HHC Deductions with Profits from Multiple Export Activities: Insights from Godrej Agrovet Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax and Others

Date: Jan 9, 2007

Clarifying Eligibility for Section 80HHC Deductions with Profits from Multiple Export Activities: Insights from Godrej Agrovet Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax and Others Introduction The...

Implied Exclusion of Civil Court Jurisdiction under Section 9 of the MEPS Act

Date: Dec 19, 2006

Implied Exclusion of Civil Court Jurisdiction under Section 9 of the MEPS Act Introduction The case of St. Ulai High School And Another v. Devendraprasad Jagannath Singh And Another pertains to a...

Applicability of Model Standing Order 4C to Temporary Workmen: Gangadhar Nair v. Voltas Limited

Date: Dec 16, 2006

Applicability of Model Standing Order 4C to Temporary Workmen: Gangadhar Nair v. Voltas Limited Introduction The case Gangadhar Balgopal Nair v. M/S Voltas Limited And Another adjudicated by the...

Sherbahadur Akram Khan & Ors. v. State Of Maharashtra: Defining the Limits of Organised Crime Syndicates under the MCOC Act

Date: Dec 9, 2006

Sherbahadur Akram Khan & Ors. v. State Of Maharashtra: Defining the Limits of Organised Crime Syndicates under the MCOC Act Introduction The case of Sherbahadur Akram Khan & Ors. v. State Of...

Protection of Reserved Positions in Education and Employment: Insights from Nutan Vidarbha Shikshan Mandal v. Presiding Officer, School Tribunal, Amravati

Date: Dec 1, 2006

Protection of Reserved Positions in Education and Employment: Insights from Nutan Vidarbha Shikshan Mandal v. Presiding Officer, School Tribunal, Amravati Introduction The case of Nutan Vidarbha...

High Court Upholds Vicarious Liability in Customs House Agent License Revocation

Date: Nov 30, 2006

High Court Upholds Vicarious Liability in Customs House Agent License Revocation Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioner Of Customs (General) & Anr. v. Worldwide Cargo Movers & Ors., the...

Strengthening the Burden of Proof in Circumstantial Murder Cases: Insights from Sarvanand @ Soiru Gaonkar Purso Gaonkar v. State of Goa

Date: Nov 29, 2006

Strengthening the Burden of Proof in Circumstantial Murder Cases: Insights from Sarvanand @ Soiru Gaonkar Purso Gaonkar v. State of Goa Introduction The case of Sarvanand @ Soiru Gaonkar Purso...

Limits on Reopening Tax Assessments: Il & FS Investment Managers Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer

Date: Nov 28, 2006

Limits on Reopening Tax Assessments: Il & FS Investment Managers Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer Introduction The case of Il & FS Investment Managers Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer And Others adjudicated by...

No Change in Character in Development Plan – Mihir Yadunath Thatte v. State Of Maharashtra & Ors.

Date: Nov 22, 2006

No Change in Character in Development Plan – Mihir Yadunath Thatte v. State Of Maharashtra & Ors. Introduction In the case of Mihir Yadunath Thatte v. State Of Maharashtra & Ors., adjudicated by the...

Determining Teacher Seniority in Promotions: Qualification Date Over Initial Appointment

Date: Nov 16, 2006

Determining Teacher Seniority in Promotions: Qualification Date Over Initial Appointment Vaijanath v. Secretary, Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Devgiri College Campus, Aurangabad (Bombay High...

Sufficient Cause for Condonation of Delay under section 5 of the Limitation Act: Insights from Kamalbai v. Ganpat

Date: Nov 16, 2006

Sufficient Cause for Condonation of Delay under section 5 of the Limitation Act: Insights from Kamalbai v. Ganpat Introduction The case of Kamalbai v. Ganpat adjudicated by the Bombay High Court on...

Minimum Cadre Strength for Reservation: Interpretation of 24% Quota under MEPS Rules

Date: Nov 15, 2006

Minimum Cadre Strength for Reservation: Interpretation of 24% Quota under MEPS Rules 1. Introduction The case of New English High School Association, Nagpur v. Baldev adjudicated by the Bombay High...

Enhanced Compensation Framework in Land Acquisition: Special Land Acquisition Officer, M.I.W, Jalgaon v. Chindha Fakira Patil

Date: Nov 10, 2006

Enhanced Compensation Framework in Land Acquisition: Special Land Acquisition Officer, M.I.W, Jalgaon v. Chindha Fakira Patil Introduction The case of Special Land Acquisition Officer, M.I.W, Jalgaon...

Disqualification of Councillors Based on Invalidated Caste Certificates: Insights from Ramesh Suresh Kamble v. State Of Maharashtra And Others

Date: Oct 21, 2006

Disqualification of Councillors Based on Invalidated Caste Certificates: Insights from Ramesh Suresh Kamble v. State Of Maharashtra And Others Introduction The case of Ramesh Suresh Kamble v. State...

Amendment of Pleadings Post-Trial Commencement: Insights from Bharat Petroleum v. Precious Finance

Date: Oct 21, 2006

Amendment of Pleadings Post-Trial Commencement: Insights from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Precious Finance Investment Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The case of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v....

Scoop Industries P. Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer: Mandating Depreciation Before Chapter VI-A Deductions

Date: Oct 11, 2006

Scoop Industries P. Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer: Mandating Depreciation Before Chapter VI-A Deductions Introduction The case of Scoop Industries P. Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer adjudicated by the Bombay...