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Bombay High Court Partly Allows Appeal by Insurance Company in Motor Accident Claim — Apportions Liability Between Two Insurers. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. held liable for 75% of compensation with right to recover from owner for breach of policy conditions....

The present appeal was filed by Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., the insurer of the truck involved in the accident, challenging the judgment and award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Aurangabad, in...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Deceased Motorcyclist Found 50% Negligent for Collision with Tata Magic, Reducing Claimants' Award Proportionately Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The present appeal was filed by M/s Shriram Insurance Company Ltd., the insurer of the Tata Magic vehicle, challenging the judgment and award dated 06.01.2017 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribu...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal Under Section 101 of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 — Sets Aside Order Declining to Treat Accused as Juvenile. Court Holds That Age Determination Must Be Based on Earliest Available Evidence and Benefit of Doubt Must Be Given to Accused....

The appellant, Sri Puneet S, was the sole accused in a case charge-sheeted for offences under Sections 366A and 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sex...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses VIDC Appeal and Partly Allows Cross-Objection in Land Acquisition Compensation Case — Market Value Enhanced Based on Potentiality and Comparable Sales. Land includes trees, so separate compensation for trees is not permissible; however, the reference Court's award for trees was set aside....

The case pertains to the acquisition of land belonging to Champatrao Bhaswar (respondent no. 1/cross-objector) in Village Mendki, Tahsil Katol, District Nagpur, for the Chikhli Nala Project. The Land ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition Challenging University Communication Modifying Principal's Tenure. Government Resolution dated 15.03.2011 governs appointment of Principal and University cannot unilaterally modify tenure....

The Petitioner, Gram Vikas Education Society, runs a grant-in-aid college called Rani Indirabai Bhonsale Mahavidyalaya at Kuhi, Nagpur. Respondent No. 5, Dr. Jaywant Moreshwar Jagtap, was originally a...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Dismisses Petition Challenging MBBS Seat Allotment Based on NEET Scores — No Right to Claim Admission Beyond Published Merit List. Petitioners, who were not in the merit list, had no vested right to challenge allotment to other candidates....

The petitioners, Kum. Pujal V. Nayak and Kum. Annabelle Melanie Gomes, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging the allotment of MBBS seats at Goa Medical College for t...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Process Against Directors in Cheque Bounce Case for Lack of Specific Allegations of Vicarious Liability. Complaint under Section 138 r/w 141 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 fails to aver that directors were in charge of and responsible for conduct of business at the time of offence....

The applicants, Kulwant Chauhan and Upneet Chauhan, were directors of a company that issued cheques to Transasia BioMedicals Ltd. The cheques were dishonoured, leading to complaints under Section 138 ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Gang Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 376(g) IPC and SC/ST Act Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The case involves three appeals against the judgment and order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Ambajogai, in Sessions Case No.50/2012. The appellants, Amol @ Balu Sominath Dhakane (accused No.1), At...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Evidence. Conviction under Sections 147, 148, 323, 302 read with 149 IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The case pertains to an appeal against the conviction of five appellants under Sections 147, 148, 323, 302 read with 149 IPC for the murder of one person. The prosecution case was that on the date of ...