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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Settlement Commission Order in Customs Duty Case — Violation of Natural Justice and Lack of Speaking Order. Settlement Commission's order set aside for failing to consider submissions and provide reasons, remanded for fresh consideration....

The petitioners, M/s Halliburton Offshore Services Inc. and its employees, filed a writ petition challenging an order of the Settlement Commission, Customs and Central Excise, dated 30th August 2001. ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Dispute Due to Settlement Between Husband and Wife — Offence Under Section 498-A IPC Not Made Out as Allegations Are Vague and Parties Have Compromised...

The applicants, who are the husband (Rajesh Pundkar) and his relatives (accused Nos.1 to 6), filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 seeking quashing of FIR No.6...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Property Dispute — Civil Nature of Dispute Precludes Criminal Liability. Agreement for Development and Sale of Flats Breached; Court Holds That Mere Breach of Contract Does Not Attract Offences Under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860....

The petitioner, Babu Dadasaheb Gavhane, filed a Criminal Writ Petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India and Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of Regul...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Husband for Murder Based on Dying Declaration — Acquittal of Mother-in-Law Maintained. The court confirmed life imprisonment under Section 302 IPC for the husband who set his wife on fire, while upholding the acquittal of the mother-in-law due to lack of evidence....

The judgment arises from two appeals: Criminal Appeal No.1288 of 2011 filed by the original accused Arun Appaso Dange challenging his conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, and C...

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Bombay High Court Allows Personal Guarantor to Travel Abroad for Sister-in-Law's Marriage, Holds Right to Travel Abroad Part of Personal Liberty Under Article 21 of Constitution of India. The court set aside Debt Recovery Tribunal's order refusing travel permission, finding it arbitrary and violative of Article 21....

The petitioner, Anurag Gupta, a personal guarantor of a company under liquidation, challenged an order of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) refusing him permission to travel abroad from 09.06.2022 to 1...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition Challenging Overriding Effect of Legal Metrology Act over Insecticides Act in Labeling Dispute. Insecticides Act, 1968 being a special Act prevails over Legal Metrology Act, 2009 for labeling of insecticides....

The petitioner, Dhanuka Agritech Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, is engaged in manufacturing and marketing crop protection products and agro chemicals. Its products are ...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Husband for Murder Based on Dying Declaration — Acquittal of Mother-in-law Upheld. The court found the dying declaration of the deceased credible and corroborated, confirming the husband's guilt under Section 302 IPC, while the mother-in-law's acquittal was sustained due to lack of evidence....

The case involves two appeals: one by the convicted husband, Arun Appaso Dange, challenging his conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, and another by the complainant, Avinash Man...

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Bombay High Court Allows Execution of Arbitral Award in Favor of Foreign Entity Without Bank Account in India — Directs Payment by Cheque or Demand Draft. The court held that a foreign award-holder without an Indian bank account can receive payment by cheque or demand draft under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....

The applicant, M/s Angerlehner Structural and Civil Engineering Company, a foreign entity, filed an execution application to enforce an arbitral award dated 23rd June 2014 passed in its favor against ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeals in Motor Accident Claim Case — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence and Lack of Proof of Income. Deceased were not third parties but employees of the offending vehicle owner, and contributory negligence was established....

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 28th January 2000, involving a vehicle owned by the Commandant, CAD Camp, Pulgaon, and driven by Sunilsingh, an employee. The deceased, Narsimalu...