BOMBAY HIGH COURT REPORTS  (BHCR)
1865 - 1867
VOL. 3





ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION


The Oriental Financial Association (Limited) v. The Mercantile Credit and Financial Association
Sale of Shares and repurchase for future delivery- Forfeiture-Liability of Company for acts of Directors.
1865-67(3)BHCR001


The Eastern Financial Association (Limited) v. Pestanji Cursetji Shroff
Sale of Shares-Fraud-Illegal purpose- articles of Association - option of shreholders - promissory note payable on demand - Schedule A. cl. 10 of Stamp Act, No. X. of 1862.
1865-67(3)BHCR009


Narayan Shamji and Others v. The Gujarat Trading Company
Staying of Suits under Act XIX. Of 1857, Sec 72- Civ. Proc. Code Secs. 284, 287 and 288.
1865-67(3)BHCR020


The Financial Association of India and China (Ltd.) Vs. Pranjivandas Harjivandas and Bhagvandas Purshotamdas.
Act XXVIII. Of 1865-Stay of proceedings- Execution of decrees- Laches-Practice-Equitable mortgage.
1865-67(3)BHCR025


In re Pestanji Cursetji Shroff, and Act XXVIII. Of 1865.
Books of Account-Seizure-Practice
1865-67(3)BHCR042


The Gujarat Trading Company (Limited). Vs. Trikamji Velji and Others Trading as Trikamji Velji and Company
Indian Companies Acts of 1857 and1866-Illegal Contract- Repeal.
1865-67(3)BHCR045


Framji Bomanji vs. Hormasji Barjorji
Right to appeal from decision of two Judges in Original Civil Jurisdiction- Alteration Introduced by Amended Letters Patent.
1865-67(3)BHCR049


Dadabhai Naoroji & Co. vs. Sorabji Cawasji
Motion for commission and to adjourn suit-Application to withdraw.
1865-67(3)BHCR055


Hardatrai Shrikisondas vs. Victoria Finance and Bullion Association
Judgment by default- Appeal from rejection of application to set aside.
1865-67(3)BHCR060


Bhimji Girdhar vs. W. J. Morgan
Appeal-Judge's notes- Security for costs
1865-67(3)BHCR063


Muhammadbhai Dharamsi and another vs. Bhanji Topan
Security for costs- Time within which to appeal.
1865-67(3)BHCR064


W. B. Thompson vs. Jehangir Hormasji
Production of document when plaint is presented- Filing of copy- Restoration of suit- Civ. Proc. Code. Secs.39 and 351.
1865-67(3)BHCR066


Parbhudas Pranjivandas vs. Ramlal Bhagirath
Sale of Shares for future delivery- Readiness and willingness-Specific performance-Share "receipts."
1865-67(3)BHCR069


Maganbhai Hemchand vs. Manchhabhai Kallianchand
Sale of Shares for future delivery- Readiness and willingness- Act XIX. Of 1857, Secs. 18 and 19- Omission to try issue- Remand.
1865-67(3)BHCR079


Chhabila Manchand and Govardhan Manchand vs. Jadavbai Widow of Zummarkram Nana
Hindu Family property- Evidence of partition
1865-67(3)BHCR087


In re Alliance Financial Corporation : Blaney's Case
Act XIX. Of 1857- Registration of Company- Secondary evidence of certificate- evidence aliunde- Register of Shareholders- Contributory.
1865-67(3)BHCR106


In re East Indian Trading and Banking Company : Jamnadas Savaklals Case
Purchase of Company's shares by individual Directors and Managers-Absence of sanction by Board- Omission of formalities enjoined by the Legislature and by Articles of Association- Laches of original allottee-Indian Companies Acts of 1857 and 1866-Contributory.
1865-67(3)BHCR113


In re Mercantile Credit and Financial Association, and the Indian Companies Act, 1866
Purchase by company of its own shares-Neglect to register transfer-Estoppel-Allottees-Contributories-Act XIX. Of 1857- Articles of Association.
1865-67(3)BHCR125


In the Goods of Nagindas
Indian Registration Act, 1866, Secs. 44, 45, 46, 65, and 77- Deposit of Will- Probate - Jurisdiction
1865-67(3)BHCR135


Whateley v. Palanji Pestanji
Innkeeper and guest- Boarding-house-Keeper and lodger.
1865-67(3)BHCR137


Allarakia Ali vs. Geach
Debtor and Creditor- Substitution
1865-67(3)BHCR150


the Royal Bank of India vs. Hormasji Kharsedji
Stamp- Rejection of document- Appeal.
1865-67(3)BHCR153


Manekji Sorabji vs. C. N. Cama and Others
Illegal Company- Suit against, to Compel delivery of share Certificates- Acts XIX. Of 1857 and VII of 1860 - Partners.
1865-67(3)BHCR159


Pirbhairavji another vs. Nenbai, Widow
Limitation, defence of - Waiver- Accounts- Commissioner- Order of Reference- Amendment.
1865-67(3)BHCR164


In re Manekji Framji, an Insolvent
Insolvent Court Rules- Fresh Petition- Practice
1865-67(3)BHCR167


APPELLATE CIVIL JURISDICTION


Dwarkadas Lalubhai vs. Adam Ali Sultan Ali
Marine Insurance - Constructive total loss- Remand.
1865-67(3)BHCR001


Narottam Jagjivan vs. Narsandas Harikisandas
Hindu Law- Testamentary Power- Separate Property.
1865-67(3)BHCR006


Kedari Bin Ranu and Bhairu Bin Janku vs. Atmarambhat bin Narayanbhat and Hari Sadashiv
Mortgage- Oppressive Conditions of deed set aside- Directions as to account to be taken- Inadequacy of Consideration
1865-67(3)BHCR011


Khushalchand Lalchand vs. Ibrahim Fakir
Hindu Law- Interest- Act XXVIII of 1855
1865-67(3)BHCR023


Ramkrishnabhat vs. Vithoba bin Malharji

1865-67(3)BHCR025


Sayaji bin Habaji Bhadvalkar vs. Umaji bin Sadoji Ravut
Lease- Yearly tenant- Limitation
1865-67(3)BHCR027


Jiva Patel Rahimna vs. Malukji Maru Nathuna and Others
Mesne profits- Interest- Separate Suit- Act XXIII. Of 1861.
1865-67(3)BHCR031


Vinayak Divakar, Deputy Magistrate F. P. Surat District vs. Baiitcha, wife of Mahashankar Harishankar
Held that neither Act XVIII. Of 1850, nor Sections 68 and 212 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Protect a Magistrate who has failed to act reasonably, carefully and Circumspectly in the discharge of his duties.
1865-67(3)BHCR036


Venkat Shrinivas vs. J. F. Armstrong
Act XVIII. Of 1850 does not protect judicial officers from being sued in a civil court, except in respect of acts done by them in good faith in the discharge of their judicial functions.
when a plaint is presented to a judge against such an officer, which complains of wrongful act on the part of that officer, the judge is bound to receive the plaint, and to leave it to the defendant to plead Act XVIII. of 1850.

1865-67(3)BHCR047


Amritrav P. Kokdi and others vs. Manaji J. Jagtap and Others
Possession of immoveable property- Burden of Proof- Reg. V. of 1827, Sec. 1, Cl. 1- Application for Review- Discovery of new evidence- Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 376
1865-67(3)BHCR049


K. P. Sule vs. Dhundiraj Vinayak
Grant of land- Receipt of rent- Acquiescence
1865-67(3)BHCR055


Babaji bin Ramji vs. Kasimbhai Valad Azambhai and others
Remand to District Court to Correct a defect- Mistake of District Judge- Second remand
1865-67(3)BHCR060


Balaji J. Rahalkar vs. Narayanbhat son of Anantbhat
Rent-free grant of building-site- Forfeiture- Construction.
1865-67(3)BHCR063


Gangubai Kom Sidhappa and another vs. Ramanna bin Bhimanna
Undivided Hindu family- Alienation
1865-67(3)BHCR066


Vishvanath Gangadhar vs. Krishnaji Ganesh and others
Hindu law- Re-union after Partition (Samsrishta)
1865-67(3)BHCR069


Keshavbhat bin Ganeshbhat vs. Bhagirathibai kom Narayanbhat
Endowment of Hindu temple- Annual Stipend- Sharers- Hindu female- Act XI. Of 1865- Jurisdiction.
1865-67(3)BHCR075


Jaita bin Kalu vs Balu bin Raghu
Abatement of Appeal- Respondent's objections- Act VIII. Of 1859, Secs. 102 and 348- Act XXIII. Of 1861, Sec. 37.
1865-67(3)BHCR081


Cost Fernandes vs. Vasudev Shanbog
Mutual dealings- Evidence of books- non-production- Limitation- Act VIII. Of 1859, Sec. 170- Act XIV of 1859, Sec. VIII
1865-67(3)BHCR082


Vallabhdas Hirachand and another vs. Gokuldas Tejiram
Bombay Minors' Act, Secs. 6, 9, 10, 16, and 24- mistake in copying Bengal Act- Inventory.
1865-67(3)BHCR089


Atmaram Gulabrai vs. Amirchand Rupchand
Validity of bond subsequently stamped- Acts. XXXVI of 1860 and X of 1862- Act VIII of 1859, Secs. 39, 129, and 130- Reg. XVIII. Of 1827.
1865-67(3)BHCR092


M. G. Pendse vs. R. S. Malse
Stamp- Discretion- Appeal
1865-67(3)BHCR094


Yellappa bin Basappa vs. Mantappa bin Basappa
Vendor's lien for unpaid purchase money- Remand.
1865-67(3)BHCR102


Ex parte Dharamdas Bhavanidas
Indian Registration Act (No. XX.) of 1866 - Appeal
1865-67(3)BHCR104


Rayasangji Madhavasangji and another vs. The Executors of Dayabhai
Execution of decree- Parties- Setting aside.
1865-67(3)BHCR106


Ex Parte Nagovakom Jakan Gauda
Dispossession of immoveable property- Civil and Revenue Courts- Jurisdiction- Reg. XVII. Of 1827, Chap. VIII- Act XVI. Of 1838, Sec. 1- Act VIII. Of 1859, Sec. 1- Bombay Act No. V. of 1864.
1865-67(3)BHCR108


R. V. Koshti vs. Narayan Dhulappa
Sale of immoveable property- objections for irregularity disallowed- illegal order by judge on appeal set aside- Act VIII. Of 1859, Secs. 256 and 257.
1865-67(3)BHCR110


Avabai wife of Jamasji Jamshedji vs. Jamasji Jamshedji and another
Act. XV of 1865- Parsi Marriages- Bigamy- Divorce
1865-67(3)BHCR113


Ardeshir Dhanjibhai vs. The Collector of Surat
Suit relating to land- sanad- destruction of document by party.
1865-67(3)BHCR116


Annaji Appaji vs. Kasi Atmaji and others
Inamdar - Perpetual lease- ejectment
1865-67(3)BHCR124


Bhimappa vs. Mariappa
Service land- Coparceners- bequest-Reg. XVI. Of 1827, Sec. XX- Act XI. Of 1843.
1865-67(3)BHCR128


Tajubai kom Daudkhan Jangalkhan vs. The Sub-Collector of Kulaba
Khoti tenure- Shilotri hak- mortgage- Revenue Survey- Resumption- Reg. XVII. Of 1827.
1865-67(3)BHCR132


Muhammad valad Abdul Mulna vs. Ibrahim Valad Hasan and others
Religious endowment- Mortgage- Redemption- Secondary evidence- Stamp- Remand.
1865-67(3)BHCR160


Fakirchand Govindram vs. Kahandas Bhagvandas
Certificate of sale- Registration- Judicial process- Act XIX. Of 1843- Reg. III and IX of 1827.
1865-67(3)BHCR167


B. G. Guravi vs. V. L. Guravi and others
Possession of land for thirty years- Reg. V. of 1827, Sec. I Joint family- Separation- Fabrication of document.
1865-67(3)BHCR170


C. D. Rane and Others vs. G. R. Rane
Hereditary allowance- Joint family- Reg. V of 1827, Sec I
1865-67(3)BHCR173


Ex parte Kalidas Damodhar vs. Ex parte Bapuji Pitambar
Execution of decrees- Limitation- Construction- Act XIV. Of 1859, Secs. XX and XXI
1865-67(3)BHCR175


Baiudekuvar vs. Mulji Naran
Execution of decrees- Limitation- Construction- Act XIV. Of 1859, Secs. XX and XXI
1865-67(3)BHCR177


CROWN CASES


Reg. vs. Bhaskar K. Kharkar
Penal recognizance to keep the peace- Irregular order by Magistrate- Appeal- Reference- Crim. Proc. Code, Secs. 280, 295, 296, 409, 429, and 434.
1865-67(3)BHCR001


Reg. vs. Atmaram Waman Bhandarkar
Indian Post Office Act (No. XVII) of 1854- Jurisdiction
1865-67(3)BHCR008


Reg. vs. Lakshman Balaji
Indian Railway Act (No. XVIII.) of 1854- Jurisdiction
1865-67(3)BHCR010


Reg. vs. Prabhakar N. Soman
Bombay Ferries' Act. No. XXXV of 1850- Magistrate of the Zilla - Reg. XII. Of 1827- Jurisdiction
1865-67(3)BHCR011


Reg. vs. Jivan Usman and Others.
Bombay Cotton Frauds Act, No. IX. Of 1863- Jurisdiction.
1865-67(3)BHCR012


Reg. vs. Shankar Venkaji and another
Crim. Proc. Code. Sec. 411
1865-67(3)BHCR015


Reg. vs. Navalmal Valad Umedmal
Ind. Pen. Code, Sec. 211- False Charge.
1865-67(3)BHCR016


Reg. vs. Bhaishankar Hariram.
Magistrate of the District- Appeal- Crim. Proc. Code, Secs. 14 and 412- Proclamation by Government.
1865-67(3)BHCR018


Reg. vs Dayal Jairaj, Khatao Ladha and Kallianji Ladha
Separation of Jury- Discretion of judge- Felony and Misdemeanor- Ind. Pen. Code- Letters Patent- Certificate of Advocate General.
1865-67(3)BHCR020


Reg. vs. Gunabin Ragnak and others.
District Magistrate- Illegal Circular- Crim, Proc. Code, Sec 277
1865-67(3)BHCR029


Reg. vs. Ratanrav bin Mahadevrav Chavan
Illegal sentence altered- Ind. Pen. Code. Sec. 188.
1865-67(3)BHCR032


Reg. vs. Devsanvat bin Shivramsanvat
Stamp Act. XXXVI. Of 1860, Sec. 26- Crim. Proc. Code, Secs. 66 and 67- Irregular Procedure.
1865-67(3)BHCR034


Reg. vs. Malharji bin Nauloji
Penalty for breach of Town Rule- Act XXVI. Of 1850- Subordinate Magistrate- Jurisdiction
1865-67(3)BHCR036


Reg. vs. Yellavalad Parshia
Whipping Act, No. VI. Of 1864- Punishment for Attempts- Ind. Pen. Code, Sec. 511.
1865-67(3)BHCR037


Reg. vs. Surya bin Krishna Mandavkar
Whipping Act, No. VI. Of 1864- Previous Conviction.
1865-67(3)BHCR038


Reg. vs. Sadu valad Pavadi
Retailing opium without license- Reg. XXI of 1827- "Zillah Magistrate"- Jurisdiction
1865-67(3)BHCR039


Reg. vs. Krishnaji Bapuji Gaikavad
Security for Good Behaviour- Irregular Sentence by Magistrate- Crim. Proc. Code, Secs. 296 and 434.
1865-67(3)BHCR039(1)


Reg. vs. Malhari bin Shivji
Bombay Ferries Act, No. XXXV. Of 1850 - Construction.
1865-67(3)BHCR041


Reg. vs. Raghoji bin Kanoji
Ind. Pen. Code, Secs. 416 and 177- Crim. Proc. Code. Secs. 426 and 434
1865-67(3)BHCR042


Reg. vs. Samsen Babaji
Crim. Proc. Code, Sec. 44- Compensation
1865-67(3)BHCR043


Reg. vs. Abdul Kadar valad Bala Abuji
Extortion- Ind. Pen. Code, Sec. 383- Crim. Proc. Code, Sec. 404
1865-67(3)BHCR045


Reg. vs. Gania bin Bapu.
Illegal possession of opium- Reg. XXI. Of 1827- Full Power Magistrate- Jurisdiction- Crim. Proc. Code, Sec 404.
1865-67(3)BHCR050


Reg. vs. J. M. Diaz
Criminal breach of Trust- Ind. Pen. Code, Sec. 409- Examination of Prisoner- Crim. Proc. Code, Sec. 373- Irregularity.
1865-67(3)BHCR051


Reg. vs. Bhaubin Vithu and another
Disobeying order- of Public Servant- Ind. Pen. Code, Sec. 188- Bombay Act. No. V of 1864- Mamlatdar- Jurisdiction.
1865-67(3)BHCR053


Reg. vs. Tribhuvan Ishvar
Indian Railway Act (No. XVIII.) of 1854- Reg. XII. Of 1827, Secs. 5 and 41- Act XVII. Of 1862- Jurisdiction.
1865-67(3)BHCR054


Reg. vs. Lakshuman Ramchandra and others.
Crim. Proc. Code- Trial by Jury- Jurors not sworn.
1865-67(3)BHCR056


Reg. vs. Imam valad Baban, Bala valad Baban, and Joti bin Mahadev.
Accomplice- Corroboration- Practice
1865-67(3)BHCR057


Reg. vs. Remedios and others
Tender of Pardon- Magistrate- Crim Proc. Code, Sec. 209- Bombay Act No. III of 1866- Gaming.
1865-67(3)BHCR059







APPENDIX

Vithoba Malhari vs. Arthur King Corfield
False Imprisonment- Act XVIII of 1850 - Master and Servant