Bombay High Court Case Commentaries

Sharad Namdeorao Shirbhate v. State Of Maharashtra: Establishing Stringent Standards for Corruption Convictions

Date: Oct 11, 2006

Sharad Namdeorao Shirbhate v. State Of Maharashtra: Establishing Stringent Standards for Corruption Convictions Introduction The case of Sharad Namdeorao Shirbhate v. State Of Maharashtra,...

Gopinath v. State Of Maharashtra: High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction Over Unauthorized Revenue Actions

Date: Oct 7, 2006

Gopinath v. State Of Maharashtra: High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction Over Unauthorized Revenue Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Gopinath v. State of Maharashtra, adjudicated by the Bombay...

Authority to File Complaints Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Insights from Mrs. Alka Toraskar v. The Vaishya Urban Co-Op. Credit Society Ltd.

Date: Oct 5, 2006

Authority to File Complaints Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Insights from Mrs. Alka Toraskar v. The Vaishya Urban Co-Op. Credit Society Ltd. Introduction In the landmark case of...

Reasonable Time Constraints on Variation of Land Consolidation Schemes: Insights from Dattu Appa Patil Vs. State Of Maharashtra

Date: Oct 4, 2006

Reasonable Time Constraints on Variation of Land Consolidation Schemes: Insights from Dattu Appa Patil Vs. State Of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Dattu Appa Patil Since Deceased By Lrs. Ananda...

Valuation of Physicians Free Samples under Rule 4: Insights from Indian Drugs Manufacturer's Association v. Union of India

Date: Sep 29, 2006

Valuation of Physicians Free Samples under Rule 4: Insights from Indian Drugs Manufacturer's Association v. Union of India Introduction In the landmark case of Indian Drugs Manufacturer's Association...

Non-Retrospective Application of Penal Amendments: Adamji Lookmanji & Co. v. State Of Maharashtra

Date: Sep 27, 2006

Non-Retrospective Application of Penal Amendments: Adamji Lookmanji & Co. v. State Of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Adamji Lookmanji & Co. & Ors. v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr. adjudicated by...

Judgment Analysis: Manohar Dhonde v. State of Maharashtra - Scrutiny of PIL and Upholding Natural Justice in Sexual Harassment Cases

Date: Sep 27, 2006

Judgment Analysis: Manohar Dhonde v. State of Maharashtra - Scrutiny of PIL and Upholding Natural Justice in Sexual Harassment Cases Introduction The case of Manohar Dhonde (Prof.) & Ors. v. State Of...

Rajendra v. State Of Maharashtra: Upholding Separate Trials and Sequential Sentencing in Section 138 NI Act Offenses

Date: Sep 20, 2006

Rajendra v. State Of Maharashtra: Upholding Separate Trials and Sequential Sentencing in Section 138 NI Act Offenses Introduction Rajendra v. State Of Maharashtra is a significant judgment delivered...

Strengthening Presumptions under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Purushottam v. Deshmukh

Date: Sep 20, 2006

Strengthening Presumptions under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Purushottam v. Manohar K. Deshmukh Introduction The case of Purushottam v. Manohar K. Deshmukh, adjudicated by the...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd v. Manoj S. Deshpande: Reinforcing Individual Assessment in Unfair Labour Practice Cases under MRTU Act

Date: Sep 20, 2006

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd v. Manoj S. Deshpande: Reinforcing Individual Assessment in Unfair Labour Practice Cases under MRTU Act Introduction In the landmark case of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd v. Manoj...

Reaffirmation of Principles in Disciplinary Proceedings: Ramchandra Govindrao Gaidhani v. Union Of India And Others

Date: Sep 19, 2006

Reaffirmation of Principles in Disciplinary Proceedings: Ramchandra Govindrao Gaidhani v. Union Of India And Others Introduction The case of Ramchandra Govindrao Gaidhani v. Union Of India And Others...

Deemed Confirmation of Permanent Employee under M.E.P.S Act: President v. Sunita Bansidhar Patole

Date: Sep 16, 2006

Deemed Confirmation of Permanent Employee under M.E.P.S Act: President v. Sunita Bansidhar Patole Introduction The case of President v. Sunita Bansidhar Patole was adjudicated in the Bombay High...

Liability for Gratuity Payments Post-Dissolution of Partnership: Ramchand Daulatram Chhabria v. Deputy Commissioner Of Labour

Date: Sep 14, 2006

Liability for Gratuity Payments Post-Dissolution of Partnership: Ramchand Daulatram Chhabria And Others v. Deputy Commissioner Of Labour And Appellate Authority And Others Introduction The case of...

Section 148 Reopening of Assessments Requires Concrete Evidence – Bombay High Court in Vijaykumar M. Hirakhanwala v. Income Tax Officer

Date: Sep 6, 2006

Section 148 Reopening of Assessments Requires Concrete Evidence – Bombay High Court in Vijaykumar M. Hirakhanwala v. Income Tax Officer Introduction The case of Vijaykumar M. Hirakhanwala (Huf) v....

Strict Adherence to MCOCA Act Procedures in Admissibility of Confessions: Analysis of Mohamad Iqbal Farooq Sheikh & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra

Date: Sep 6, 2006

Strict Adherence to MCOCA Act Procedures in Admissibility of Confessions: Analysis of Mohamad Iqbal Farooq Sheikh & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Mohamad Iqbal Farooq Sheikh &...

Assessment Reopening Limits under Section 147: Insights from Western Outdoor Interactive P. Ltd. v. A.K Phute

Date: Sep 6, 2006

Assessment Reopening Limits under Section 147: Insights from Western Outdoor Interactive P. Ltd. v. A.K Phute Introduction The case of Western Outdoor Interactive P. Ltd. v. A.K Phute, Income-Tax...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Insights from Ahuja Nandkishore Dongre v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr.

Date: Sep 5, 2006

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Insights from Ahuja Nandkishore Dongre v. State Of Maharashtra & Anr. Introduction The case of Ahuja Nandkishore Dongre v. State Of Maharashtra &...

Jurisdictional Constraints on Interim Orders in Testamentary Suits: Rupali Mehta v. Tina Narinder Sain Mehta

Date: Aug 30, 2006

Jurisdictional Constraints on Interim Orders in Testamentary Suits: Rupali Mehta v. Tina Narinder Sain Mehta Introduction The case of Rupali Mehta v. Tina Narinder Sain Mehta adjudicated by the...

Reclassification of Assault Charges in Premachand S. Bansode & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra

Date: Aug 24, 2006

Reclassification of Assault Charges in Premachand S. Bansode & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Premachand S. Bansode & Anr. v. State Of Maharashtra adjudicated by the Bombay...

Defining the Regulatory Boundaries of Admission Committees: A Landmark Judgement in Association of Unaided Engineering Colleges v. State of Maharashtra

Date: Jul 27, 2006

Defining the Regulatory Boundaries of Admission Committees: A Landmark Judgement in Association of Unaided Engineering Colleges v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. 1. Introduction The case of Association...