India - High Court of Bombay

Dissolution of Partnership Firm Triggers Business Closure, Negating Section 25-O Approval Need: Bombay High Court

More Than Just a Firm’s End: Bombay HC Clarifies Labour Rights in Partnership Dissolutions In a significant ruling concerning the closure of industrial establishments, the High Court of Bombay has addressed the complex intersection between the dissolution of a partnership firm and the mandato...

30 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Registrar Cannot Adjudicate Flat Ownership Disputes Using Supervisory Powers Under MCS Act: Bombay High Court

Registrar Cannot Adjudicate Flat Ownership Disputes UsingSupervisory PowersUnder MCS Act: Bombay High CourtIn a significant ruling clarifying the limits of administrative authority over cooperative housing societies, theHigh Court of Judicature at Bombayhas held that the Deputy Registrar of C...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Co-operative Society Implementing Government Schemes is Public Sector Undertaking Under Rent Act: Bombay High Court

Co-operative Society Implementing Government Schemes is Public Sector Undertaking Under Rent Act: Bombay High CourtIn a significant ruling that expands the understanding of what constitutes a "Public Sector Undertaking" under rent control legislation, theBombay High Courthas held that theNati...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Mortgage Enforcement Suits Involve Rights In Rem And Are Not Arbitrable Under Section 8: Bombay High Court

Mortgage Enforcement Suits Involve Rights In Rem And Are Not Arbitrable Under Section 8 : Bombay High Court In a significant ruling addressing the intersection of property law and alternative dispute resolution, theBombayHigh Courthas reaffirmed that suits involving the enforcement and redemp...

09 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court: Co-operative Courts Can Implead Non-Members Under Section 94(3)(c) of MCS Act for Complete Adjudication

Bombay HC Clarifies Scope of Impleadment in Co-operative DisputesIn a significant ruling for housing societies and developers, the Bombay High Court has clarified the powers of Co-operative Courts to bring third parties into legal disputes. Justice Sand...

13 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Technical Wage Shortfall Under Section 33(2)(b) ID Act Cannot Shield Corrupt Employees: Bombay High Court

Technical Wage Shortfall Under Section 33(2)(b) ID Act Cannot Shield Corrupt Employees:Bombay High CourtIn a significant ruling fordisciplinary jurisprudence, theBombay High Courthas declared that technical procedural lapses regarding the payment of one month's wages cannot be weaponized by e...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Dismissal for Unauthorised Absence Lacks Proportionality: Bombay High Court

Dismissal forUnauthorised AbsenceLacksProportionality:Bombay High CourtIn a significant ruling concerning labour relations and theproportionalityof disciplinary sanctions, theBombay High Courthas set aside an order of dismissal against an employee of a sugar factory, ruling that the punishmen...

10 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Independent Logo Design Not Infringement: Bombay High Court

Independent Logo Design Not Infringement:Bombay High CourtIn a significant reprieve for global IT majorCognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation, theBombay High Courthas dismissed an interim injunction application filed by Bengaluru-basedAtyati Technologies Private Limited. Justice Shar...

08 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Failure to Make 'Best Endeavours' in Revenue Projections Amounts to Breach Under Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court

More Than Just a Goal: Bombay High Court Defines Enforceability of 'Best Endeavour' Clauses In a significant ruling for commercial contract law, the High Court of Bombay has underscored that the term "shall endeavour" is not merely aspirational language, but a binding obligation. Justice Sand...

25 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Unilateral Cancellation of Contract by Public Authority Does Not Trigger Section 56: Bombay High Court

When "Self-Interest" Isn't Frustration: High Court Upholds Arbitration Award Against State of UP In a significant ruling for commercial arbitration, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that a government body cannot escape contractual obligations by unilaterally cancelling a proj...

25 Nov 2025