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Bombay High Court Directs Police to Register FIR and Investigate Complaint of Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust — Petitioner's Grievance of Inaction by Police Upheld. The court held that the police have a mandatory duty under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to register an FIR upon receipt of information disclosing a cognizable offence, and failure to do so entitles the aggrieved person to seek a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution of India....

The petitioner, Mukesh R. Gokal, a garment exporter, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking directions to the police to register his complaint dated 10 June 2006 ...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Appellant in NDPS Act Case for Smuggling Heroin in Suitcases. Circumstantial Evidence Including Possession of Keys, Baggage Tags, and Concealment of Contraband Sufficient to Prove Conscious Possession Under Section 21(c) of NDPS Act, 1985....

The appellant, Mrs. Agnes Ruddy Odhoch, a Kenyan national, was convicted by the Special Judge, Greater Mumbai, for offences under Sections 21(c), 23(c) read with Section 28, and Section 29 read with S...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Encashment of Standby Letters of Credit in Commercial Dispute. Principle of Autonomy of Letters of Credit Upheld — Injunction Granted Only on Grounds of Fraud or Irreparable Injury, Not Breach of Underlying Contract....

The appellant, Drive India Enterprise Solutions Ltd., filed an appeal against the dismissal of its petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking to restrain Responden...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Reopening Notice Under Section 148 Income Tax Act for Mere Change of Opinion. Assessment Completed Under Section 143(3) Cannot Be Reopened Without Fresh Tangible Material....

The petitioner, Sanand Properties Pvt. Ltd., filed a return for Assessment Year 2008-09 declaring income of Rs.20.33 lakhs, later revised to Rs.19.14 lakhs. The petitioner was a member of an Associati...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Mining Lease Recommendation Under Section 11(3) of Mines and Minerals Act. The Court upheld the Minister's recommendation for grant of mining lease to respondent no.3, finding no violation of natural justice or procedural irregularity....

The petitioner, M/s Veet Rag Homes Private Limited, challenged the order dated 25.4.2008 of the Minister (Industries & Mining) recommending grant of mining lease of bauxite ore to respondent no.3, M/s...

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Bombay High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Order Permitting Late Filing of Written Statement Without Considering Sufficient Cause — Order VIII Rule 1 CPC. Trial Court Must Consider Grounds for Delay Before Setting Aside 'No Written Statement Order'....

The petitioner, original plaintiff, filed Regular Civil Suit No.502 of 2008 for permanent injunction against the respondents. The defendants appeared on 24/7/2008 but failed to file written statement ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Sole Eyewitness Testimony. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as the sole eyewitness's testimony was found to be unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Balu Kondiba Thengil, was convicted by the trial court for the murder of Apparao under Section 302 IPC and for house trespass under Section 452 IPC, sentenced to life imprisonment and o...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Cooperative Society's Appeal Against Developer in Property Dispute — Interim Relief Denied Due to Lack of Prima Facie Case and Balance of Convenience. The court held that the society failed to establish a concluded contract as the development agreement was not signed by the developer, and the society had not paid full consideration, making damages an adequate remedy....

The appellant, Rachanaa Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd., filed a suit for specific performance of a development agreement against the respondent developer, Rachnaa – Engineers & Developers, and ot...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Minister's Order in Cooperative Society Registration Dispute — Circular Cannot Override Statutory Provisions. Minister's order directing registration of society set aside for lack of jurisdiction as appeal under Section 152 of Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 was not maintainable against rejection of name reservation and bank account opening....

The Petitioner, Talbeed Vividh Karyakari Seva (V.K.S.) Sanstha Ltd., challenged the order of the Minister of State Cooperation, Marketing and Textile dated 17th September 2009, which allowed the appea...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Application to Set Aside No Written Statement Order — Technical Defect in Affidavit Not Fatal. Communication gap between advocate and client constitutes sufficient cause under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC for extension of time to file written statement....

The petitioners, defendants in Special Civil Suit No. 31 of 2008, challenged the order dated 12/1/2010 passed by the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Baramati, rejecting their application (Exhibit 38) to...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Appellant in NDPS Act Case for Smuggling Heroin in Suitcases. Circumstantial Evidence Including Possession of Keys, Baggage Tags, and Concealment of Contraband Sufficient to Prove Conscious Possession Under Section 21(c) of NDPS Act, 1985....

Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Encashment of Standby Letters of Credit in Commercial Dispute. Principle of Autonomy of Letters of Credit Upheld — Injunction Granted Only on Grounds of Fraud or Irreparable Injury, Not Breach of Underlying Contract....

Bombay High Court Quashes Reopening Notice Under Section 148 Income Tax Act for Mere Change of Opinion. Assessment Completed Under Section 143(3) Cannot Be Reopened Without Fresh Tangible Material....

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Mining Lease Recommendation Under Section 11(3) of Mines and Minerals Act. The Court upheld the Minister's recommendation for grant of mining lease to respondent no.3, finding no violation of natural justice or procedural irregularity....

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Order Permitting Late Filing of Written Statement Without Considering Sufficient Cause — Order VIII Rule 1 CPC. Trial Court Must Consider Grounds for Delay Before Setting Aside 'No Written Statement Order'....

Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Sole Eyewitness Testimony. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as the sole eyewitness's testimony was found to be unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

Bombay High Court Allows Appeals by Acquiring Body in Land Acquisition Compensation Cases,...

Bombay High Court Dismisses NHAI Appeals in Land Acquisition Compensation Dispute — Upho...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Concurrent Findings in Suit for Spec...

High Court Dismisses State's Writ Petition Against Tribunal's Order for Appointment of Exc...

High Court of Karnataka Quashes Enforcement Directorate Actions in Multiple Writ Petitions...

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction and Death Sentence in POCSO Case Due to Credible Testimon...

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against High Court's Reversal of Trial Court's Decree on Wi...

Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Limitation Dispute Over Civil Works Contract. The Court fou...

Supreme Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Employees in Public Service — Validity of...

Supreme Court Upholds Eviction Process in Forest Areas While Ensuring Compliance with Fore...