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Trustees’ Authority in Managing Encroached Land for Slum Rehabilitation: Bombay High Court Clarifies. Bombay High Court allows PLAINTIFFS to collaborate with developers to undertake slum rehabilitation on its encroached lands, empowering trustees under the Public Trust Act.

1. Introduction:The plaintiffs, A. H. Wadia Trust, a public charitable trust, along with its trustees (Plaintiffs No. 2 to 5), approached the court vi...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down BCCL's Tender Decision for Arbitrariness and Discrimination. The Supreme Court upholds fairness and transparency in government contracts, ensuring compliance with constitutional principles.

The court held that government authorities, while exercising discretion in contractual matters, must ensure fairness, transparency, and equality. The ...

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Bombay High Court Appoints Joint Administrator for Disputed Estate Amidst Family Feud. Incarceration of Executor Prompts Intervention to Protect Deceased's Estate.

The Bombay High Court addressed a long-standing family dispute over the estate of Timothy D'Souza. The plaintiff, Lalit D’Souza, propounded a Will, ...

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High Court Upholds Tribunal's Award: Enhanced Compensation for Auto-Rickshaw Accident Victims. Aurangabad Bench holds insurance company liable, rejects appeal seeking reduction in compensation.

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, dismissed the appeal of the insurance company challenging the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's (MACT) award. ...

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High Court of Bombay Clarifies Powers of Collector under Section 142 of Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. Court Expands the Scope of "Any Place" in Section 142(1) to Include Multiple Licensed Shops in the Interest of Public Peace.

The Bombay High Court addressed the scope of the Collector's powers under Section 142(1) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. The petitioners cha...

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Tenant Eviction Case Due to Non-Payment of Rent Under Section 12(3)(a) of the Bombay Rent Act. Landlord’s victory affirmed as High Court dismisses writ petition challenging tenant eviction for rent arrears, interpreting strict provisions of the Bombay Rent Act.

The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition by the legal representatives of the tenant challenging the eviction order. The court ruled that the te...

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Bail Denied under Section 437(6) CrPC: Discretionary Power Exercised, Not a Default Right. Trial delay does not grant automatic bail under Section 437(6) of CrPC. Courts must exercise discretion based on facts and circumstances.

The applicant sought bail under Section 437(6) of the CrPC, claiming that the trial was not concluded within 60 days from the first date fixed for evi...

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Bombay High Court Orders Eviction in a Rent Dispute Case. Tenant's failure to comply with rent payment obligations leads to eviction under the Bombay Rent Act, 1947.

The Bombay High Court upheld an eviction order against the tenants for non-payment of rent. The petitioners/tenants were accused of defaulting on rent...

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Suspension Beyond 90 Days Does Not Automatically Lead to Reinstatement if Charges Are Issued: High Court Dismisses Petition Against Suspension.

The Court ruled that suspension exceeding 90 days without issuance of a charge sheet may not be illegal, especially when departmental charges have bee...

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Supreme Court Clarifies Time Limit for Arbitral Awards. Extension of Arbitral Timeframe Possible Even After Expiry.

The Supreme Court examined the provisions of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The core issue was whether an application for ...