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Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Corruption Case — Demand of Bribe Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Prosecution Failed to Establish that Accused Made a Demand for Illegal Gratification as Required Under Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the acquittal of Annasaheb Mahadev Bhandare (the accused) by the Special Judge, Kolhapur, in a corruption case under Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) o...

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Bombay High Court Protects Service of Employee Who Gave Up Invalid Caste Claim - Petitioner's caste claim as Mahadev Koli (ST) rejected by Scrutiny Committee; court protects his service based on undertaking to forego future benefits....

The petitioner, Rajan Vitthal Tombri, was appointed as a Typist in the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (respondent) in 1993 based on his claim of belonging to the Mahadev Koli Sche...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition of Bank Peon Challenging Dismissal for Misappropriation. Misappropriation of Funds by a Bank Employee Constitutes Breach of Trust Warranting Dismissal, Even with Admission and Restitution....

The petitioner, Balasaheb Raghunath Bankar, was employed as a Peon with the respondent, The Rayat Sevak Cooperative Bank Ltd., from 2001. He was charged with misappropriation of funds by a charge shee...

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High Court of Karnataka Directs New Mangalore Port Trust to Consider 50% NMR Service for Pensionary Benefits Under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. The court held that the respondent must consider the claim of a retired employee for counting 50% of his daily wage service as qualifying service for pension, based on a certificate of continuous service....

The petitioner No.1, B. Vamana, was employed as a Mali-cum-Mazdoor on daily wages under Nominal Muster Roll (NMR) with the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) from 04.11.1969 to 22.03.1973. Thereafter, he...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Detention Order Under COFEPOSA for Non-Application of Mind and Non-Supply of Vital Documents. Detenu's Right to Make Effective Representation Under Article 22(5) of Constitution Violated as Statements of Co-Accused Not Furnished....

The petitioner, brother-in-law of the detenu Burhan Fakhruddin Khatumdi, challenged a detention order dated 27.3.2015 passed by the Principal Secretary (Appeals and Security), Government of Maharashtr...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Rape and Abetment to Suicide Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence. Conviction under Sections 376 and 306 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Bhagwan Chintaman Thakre, was convicted by the trial court for offences under Sections 376, 306, 342, 323, 504 and 506 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and sentenced...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Tenants' Petition Challenging Demolition Notice for Dilapidated Building, Directs LIC to Reconstruct with Tenant Accommodation. The court held that the building was unsafe and required demolition, but LIC must provide alternative accommodation to tenants during reconstruction....

The judgment concerns a writ petition filed by tenants of the General Assurance Building in Mumbai, challenging a notice issued under Section 354 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, which d...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Cost Orders Against Police Officers in Service Matter — Tribunal Exceeded Jurisdiction by Imposing Personal Costs Without Notice or Hearing. The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal's order directing personal payment of costs by officers was set aside as it violated principles of natural justice and was beyond the Tribunal's jurisdiction....

The case involves two writ petitions filed by the State of Maharashtra and Shri Gangadhar Harekrishna Mohanty challenging an order dated 4/3/2015 passed by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Landlord's Eviction Petition in Rent Control Case — Concurrent Findings of Fact Not Disturbed. Landlord failed to prove bonafide requirement and unlawful subletting under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947....

The petitioners, owners of a property in Thane, filed a suit for eviction of the respondents from a gala (shop) on grounds of default in rent, unlawful subletting, and bonafide requirement. The suit w...