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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Gratuity Payment Case — Transferor Not Liable for Post-Transfer Gratuity. Transfer of establishment under Section 2(s) of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 shifts gratuity liability to transferee for period after transfer....

The case involves a writ appeal filed by the President and Secretary of the Family Planning Association of India against an order of a Single Judge of the High Court of Karnataka. The Single Judge had...

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Karnataka High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Bakery Owner in Juvenile Justice Act Case for Engaging Minor Children in Hazardous Work. Petitioner Allowed Bail Subject to Conditions Including Bond and Cooperation with Investigation....

The petitioner, Darshan T.S., filed an application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) seeking anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 1938/2015 registered at Ma...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Revision Under Section 318 of Maharashtra Municipal Councils Act, 1965 — Tender Process Not Vitiated by Non-Compliance of Conditions. Court Held That Calling Fresh Tenders Was Justified as Bid of M/s Pokale Constructions Was Defective and Petitioner Had No Locus Standi to Challenge the Decision....

The petitioner, M/s Bidoliwala Construction Co., filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 20/08/2015 passed by the Additional Commissioner, Amravati, rejecting the revision petition under Sec...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition Against Disqualification in Tender Process for Construction of Civic Amenities. Petitioner's Bid Disqualified for Non-Submission of Required Documents Despite Having Submitted Them, Violating Principles of Natural Justice....

The petitioner, M.S. Constrotech Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition challenging the communication dated 28-7-2015 disqualifying its bid in response to tender notices no. 423 and 424 issued by the respon...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Second Appeal in Debt Recovery Case — Concurrent Findings on Bond and Interest Upheld. Document dated 15th June 2009 held to be a bond under Maharashtra Stamps Act, but no objection on stamp duty raised at trial; interest at 8% p.a. awarded under Section 34 CPC not interfered with....

The appellant, Farookh Ahmed Meman, was the original defendant in a suit filed by the respondent, Kadeer Kadar Meman, for recovery of Rs.5,28,900/- based on a document dated 15th June 2009. The trial ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Wife's Transfer Petition Under Section 24 CPC Seeking Transfer of DV Act Case to Family Court — Metropolitan Magistrate Not Subordinate to High Court Under CPC. Transfer Under Article 227 Also Denied as Proceedings Were at Advanced Stage and No Prejudice Shown....

The applicant wife filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and also invoked Article 227 of the Constitution, seeking transfer of Case No.155/SS/2...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in Cheating Case Due to Civil Nature of Dispute and Lack of Criminal Intent. Failure to Perform Contractual Obligation Does Not Attract Offences Under Sections 406, 420, 120B IPC Without Evidence of Dishonest Intention at Inception....

The judgment arises from a criminal application and writ petition filed by Mahendra Premji Gangar and Kalyanji Premji Gangar (applicants/petitioners), who were accused Nos.3 and 4 in a complaint filed...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal in Cheque Dishonour Case Due to Improper Complaint by Constituted Attorney. Complaint under Section 138 NI Act fails as attorney lacked personal knowledge and power of attorney was not proved....

The appellant, M/s. Amin Warehousing, a proprietary concern, filed a complaint through its constituted attorney against the respondent, Al Freight International Pvt. Ltd., and its directors for dishon...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction for Murder by Burning Wife Alive on Suspicion of Infidelity. Dying Declarations Found Reliable Despite Minor Discrepancies, Conviction Under Section 302 IPC Confirmed....

The appellant, Nilkanth Laxman Koli, was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of his wife, Bharati, by pouring kerosene on her and setting her ablaze. The marriage took ...

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Bombay High Court Modifies Conviction from Section 376(2)(f) to Section 376(1) IPC in Rape of Minor Case — Sentence Reduced to Period Already Served. Victim's Age Above 12 Years Makes Section 376(2)(f) Inapplicable, Minimum Sentence Provision Not Attracted....

The appellant, Shahanawaj Shamsuddin Bhadgaonkar, was convicted by the Adhoc District Judge-2 and Additional Sessions Judge, Kalyan, in Sessions Case No. 37/2011 for offences under Section 376(2)(f) a...