BOMBAY HIGH COURT REPORTS  (BHCR)
1869
VOL. 6







Bhaskar Trimbak Acharya  v.  Abdul, Nasarvanji Mehervanji and The Advocate General
Hindu Law - Widow 's power to dispose of Immoveable Property inherited from her husband, limited - Religious uses - Dharm, Gift in - Krishnarpan, Gift in - Sister's Estate as Heir to her Brother - Stridhan - Inheritance
1869 (6) BHCR 001


In re The Sheriff of Bombay
Sheriff - Attachment of property - Poundage - Compromise.
1869 (6) BHCR 022


Davlatram Shriram et al  v.  Bulakidas Khemchand
Hindu Law of Contract - Forged Hindi - Payment of Forged Hundi by Drawee - Refund by Payee - Mercantile Usage.
1869 (6) BHCR 024


Hodgson et al  v.  Rupchand Hazarimal
Evidence - Account Sales.
1869 (6) BHCR 039


In the matter of George Lewis, Master of the Ship "Glen Tilt", and of 17 & 18 Vict., c. 104
Shipping Master - Discharge of Seaman - Discretion - Merchant Shipping Act - 17 & 18, Vict. c. 104. s.207
1869 (6) BHCR 042


Thomas Shortt, Junior, et al  v.  Abdul Rahiman
Jurisdiction - Small Cause Court - Payment - Set off - A Consignor has no right to credit a Consignee with the proceeds of a sale of goods not accepted.
1869 (6) BHCR 053


Mancharji Sorabji Chulla  v.  Kongseoo et al
Constructive Notice - Purchaser for Value - Tenant in Possession - Charitable Trust - Person in Possession as the object of a Charitable Trust.
1869 (6) BHCR 059


In re Indian Registration Act 1866, and in the matter of the petition of Ganpat Manikji Patil
Registration - Bond - Instalment - Agreement that on non-payment of interest the whole debt should become due - Act XX of 1866, secs. 52 and 53
1869 (6) BHCR 064


Parshotam Manchharam  v.  Mirza Abdul Latif Khan
Limitation - Acknowledgment in writing - Signature of Agent Act XIV of 1859, Sec.4
1869 (6) BHCR 067


The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation  v.  T. Barker
Carrier by sea - Delivery of goods carried - Landing goods on Bunder - Custom of Port of Bombay - Bill of Lading - Protection afforded by clause exempting from loss by fire - Customs Act (VI of 1863), Secs. 51, 52, 53 and 54.
1869 (6) BHCR 071


Balvantrav Bhasker  v.  Bayabai, Widow, and Chintaman Maddan
Hindu Law - Adoption - Orphan,
1869 (6) BHCR 083


In the matter of Ragubhai Ramchandra
Insolvent - Adjudication in Insolvency - Effect of Imprisonment under Cri. Proc. Code.
1869 (6) BHCR 086


Blackwell and Co.  v.  Suman Ahmed
Small Cause Court - Jurisdiction - Splitting cause of action - Act IX of 1850, Sec.31
1869 (6) BHCR 088


Kazi Gulam Alli bin Kasi Ismail  v.  H.H, Aga Khan
Evidence - Contradiction of witness on Collateral question.
1869 (6) BHCR 093


Muhammad Yusuf  v.  Peuinsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Moving vessel in harbour - Pilot - Negligence of pilot - Onus probandi - Bombay Harbour Rules - Lights on vessels - Vessel's duty to show lights - Maritime Law - Act XXII of1855, Secs. 7 and 12.
1869 (6) BHCR 098


In re Indian Registration Act, 1866, and in the matter of the petition of Bakatram Badrinath
Registration - Promissory note signed by single partner in name of firm - Special agreement under Sec.52 of Registration Act - Liability of copartners - Act XX of 1866, Secs. 52 and 53.
1869 (6) BHCR 131.


Tukaram Vithoji  v.  Khandoji Malharji
Mortgage bond - Collateral security - Registration - Evidence Act XX of 1866, Secs. 17 and 49.
1869 (6) BHCR 134


Edward Gardner
1869 (6) BHCR 138




CASES DECIDED IN THE
APPELLATE CIVIL JURISDICTION
OF THE
HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY






Bai Manchha  v.  Narotamdas Kashidas et al
Hindu Law - Joint family - Self-acquired property - Onus probandi - Gains by science, when impartible.
1869 (6) BHCR 001


Rasaji bin Dalvaji  v.  Sayana bin Sagdu et al
Penalty - Promissory note payable by instalments - increased rate of interest.
1869 (6) BHCR 007


Motoji bin Ratnaji  v.  Shekh Husen
Interest - Promissory Note - Penalty
1869 (6) BHCR 008


Dada valad Valli  v.  Bavasha valad Kasam
Mortgage - Redemption - Denial of mortgage by mortgagee - Vakil's omission to argue point.
1869 (6) BHCR 009


Ramchandra Raghunath  v.  Abaji bin Rastya
Jurisdiction - Small Cause Court - Arrears of rent, suit for - Special Appeal - Act XI of 1865, Sec.6 - Act XXIII of 1861, Sec. 27
1869 (6) BHCR 012


Murar Daya et al  v.  Nagria Ganeshia
Fees upon Marriage - Caste Question - Reg. II of 1827, Sec.21
1869 (6) BHCR 017


Shivram Vithal  v.  Bhagirathibai
Suing without written authority - Jurisdiction - Ratification
1869 (6) BHCR 020


Hari bin Joti  v.  Narayan Acharya
Inamdar - Rent - Power to Raise Rent - Government Survey.
1869 (6) BHCR 023


Sayad Valimia Alimia et al  v.  Gulam Kadar Mohidin
Muhammadan Law  - Gift of land - Interest of Donees not defined - Possession - Receipt of rent.
1869 (6) BHCR 025


Jethabhai Bhaichand  v.  Bai Lakhu
Small Cause Court - Jurisdiction - Property taken in execution
1869 (6) BHCR 027


Chintaman Narayan  v.  Madhavrav Venkatesh
Jurisdiction - Rent, suit for - Title to land incidentally determined.
1869 (6) BHCR 029


Nanabhai Rustamji  v.  Postanji Jamsetji
Tenant from year to year - Notice to quit - Six month's notice.
1869 (6) BHCR 031


Narotamdas Bhagtandas  v.  Dayabhai Ichhachand
Insurance Policy - Notice of loss - Limitation - Act XIV of 1859, sec. I, cl. 10 - Mercantile usage.
1869 (6) BHCR 034


Panamchand valad Surajmal  v.  Bhiraj valad Dashrat
Limitation - Decree payable by Instalments - Execution - Act XIV of 1859, Sec.20
1869 (6) BHCR 038


Manchharam Kalliandas  v.  Ratilal Lalshankar
Limitation - Execution - Summarry Decision - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 246 - Act XIV of 1859, sec.22
1869 (6) BHCR 039


Lado Lakshuman  v.  Krishnaji Sadashiv et al
Attachment by Government - Uninterrupted possession - Limitation
1869 (6) BHCR 041


Utamram Manikram  v.  Girdharlal Motiram
Limitation - Instalments - Decree payable by Instalments - Execution - Act XIV of 1859, sec. 20.
1869 (6) BHCR 045


Ex Parte Krishna Padhe
Practice - Appeal - time for appealing - Holiday
1869 (6) BHCR 050


Lakshuman Sakharm  v.  Ranu bin Sidoji et al
Calculation of time for performance of contract - Exclusion of date on which contract is made - Limitation - Act XIV of 1859.
1869 (6) BHCR 051


Vihoba Bava  v. Harba Bava
Hindu Law - Partition - House built upon family ground by a single member of a family.
1869 (6) BHCR 054


Raiji Manor et al  v.  Desai Kallianrai Hukmatrai
Limitation - Hak not payable out of land - Sir years' limitation.
1869 (6) BHCR 056


Bhandu valad Rajaram  v.  Damaji valad Jivaji
Registration - Priority - Verbal sale with possession - Registered  deed - Act XX of 1866, sec.48.
1869 (6) BHCR 059


Ramrav Khanderav  v.  Govind Pandshet et al
Champerty - Public Policy - Void agreement.
1869 (6) BHCR 063


Lakshuman Ramji  v.  Ramlal valad Mahipati
Limitation - Mirasdar - Land allowed to lie waste by Mirasdar.
1869 (6) BHCR 066


Pandurang Sadashiv  v.  Moro Vasudev
Practice - Special Appeal - Fresh evidence - Dismissal of Special Appeal - Revier.
1869 (6) BHCR 068


Babaji Jivaji  v.  Bhagirthibai widow of Wamnaji Mankeshvar
Declaratory decree - Injunction - Suit to restrain widow from adopting.
1869 (6) BHCR 070


Bpuji Balwant  v.  Raghunath Vithal
Jurisdiction - Boundaries - Encreachment - Act (Bombay) II of 1866.
1869 (6) BHCR 072


Nilowa  v.  Fakirappa
Jurisdiction - Speical Appeal - Political Agent.
1869 (6) BHCR 075


Abubekar bin Hagada Hajisaba  v.  Maibibi and Sidi Saheb
Muhammadan Law - Gift with condition - Award of Panchayat.
1869 (6) BHCR 077


Narayan bin Raghoji  v. Bholagir Guru Mangir
Building erected upon another's land - Right of builder to remove - Equity.
1869 (6) BHCR 080


Malhari valad Raghoji  v.  Tukaram valad Darkoji
Limitation - Gatkuli land - Non-payment of assessment.
1869 (6) BHCR 086


Appa valad Kashinath  v.  Vithoba valad Tukaram
Insufficiency of evidence taken by lower Court - Course to be pursued on appeal - Cri. Proc. Code, Sec. 355
1869 (6) BHCR 088


Vithal Mahadev et al   v.  Daud valad Muhammad Husen et al
Ancient Documents - Proof - Thirty year's rule.
1869 (6) BHCR 090


Balaji Mahadev  v.  Krishnaji bin Chimnaji et al
Stamp - Single document containing two contracts.
1869 (6) BHCR 095


Baloji Damaji et al  v.  Tamangonda bin Ghanasyam Gouda
Relinquishing or omitting to sue for portion of claim - Morgagor- Redemption Suit - Over-payments - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 7
1869 (6) BHCR 097


Govind Vinayak Gadre  v.  The Collector of Ratnagiri
Survey Settlement - Enhancement of rent - Notice by Collector - Act (Bombay) I of 1865, Sec. 42.
1869 (6) BHCR 101


Lachiram Jayasangji  v.  Ramji bin Shivji
Stamp - Promissory note for payment of grain - Act X of 1862, Schedule A.
1869 (6) BHCR 107


Sitaram Amrut et al  v.  Bhagvant Jaganath et al
Mesns profits - Separate suit - Res Judicata
1869 (6) BHCR 109


Kashidas Govindbhai  v.  The B.B. & C.I. Railway Company
Limitation - Crops - Moveable property - Act XIV of 1357, Sec. I., cl. 2.
1869 (6) BHCR 114


Tapidas Govindbhai  v.  The B.B.& C.I. Railway Company
Land taken up for Railway Company - Damages caused to adjoining lands - Separate suit when maintainable - Compensation - Act VI of 1857.
1869 (6) BHCR 116


Sitaram Dandekar  v.  Ganesh Gokhle
Mortgage - Interest - Entry by Mortgagee upon default of payment of Interest - Equitable relief.
1869 (6) BHCR 121


Pandurang Govind  v. Balkrishna Hari
Ejectment - Cause of action - Limitation
1869 (6) BHCR 125


Mathuranas Jagjivandas  v.  Natha Baja et al
Small Cause Court - Cause of Action - Defendant living outside Jurisdiction - Act XXIII of 1861, Sec.4.
1869 (6) BHCR 131


Tvatat Svami Guru Tvatat Svami  v.  Andanya Charanti Guru Tavatat Svami and Patri Muri Guru Tavatat Svami
Prescription - Office held by successive apointees - Reg. V of 1827, Sec. 1, cl. I.
1869 (6) BHCR 132


Lalji Vaijnath  v.  Ravji Abaji
Year - Native date - Bond.
1869 (6) BHCR 136


Krishuabhat bin Hiragange  v.  Kapabbat bin Mahalbhat et al
Office of hereditary priest - Hindu Law - Immoveable property - Limitation - Act XIV of 1859, Sec. 1, c.12
1869 (6) BHCR 137


Shivrudrappa  v.  Kashinath Vishnu
Practice Order for attendance of party - Service- Civ. Pro. Code, Sec. 165.
1869 (6) BHCR 141


Kuvarji Premchand et al  v.  Bai Javer
Invasion of Privacy - Custom of Gujrat - Opening of new windows overlooking a neighbour's premises
1869 (6) BHCR 143


Ramkuvarbai, widow of Tuljaram  v.  Damodhar Narbheram
Remand order - Subsequent varying decision of law - Special Appeal.
1869 (6) BHCR 146


Ahmed Valad Nanhbhai  v.  Khasaji valad Karimbhai
Commissioner for taking accounts - Exceptions to Commissioner's Report - Power to reopen accounts - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 181 - Act XXIII of 1861, Sec. 37
1869 (6) BHCR 149


Hayatkha  v.  Abdulakha
Set - off - Decree
1869 (6) BHCR 151


Lakshmibai, widow of Kalyanrav Anant  v.  Jayram Hari , Ravji shripat, and Ganpatrav Mahipat
Hindu Law - Widow - Gotraja Sapinda - Samanodakas
1869 (6) BHCR 152


Nanabhai Narotamdas  v.  Ramshet Govindshet
Special Appeal - Remand by Lawer Appellate Court - Cri. Proc. Code, Sec. 351
1869 (6) BHCR 156


Bisandas valad Magniram et al  v.  Lakhmichand Kisanchand
Recognised Agent - Munim - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 17, cl. 2
1869 (6) BHCR 159


Ramshet bin Bachashet  v.  Balkrishna bin Ababhat
Procedure - Special Appeal - Ex parte Judgment in Regular Appeal.
1869 (6) BHCR 161


Ratanchand Shrichand  v.  Hanmantrav Shivbakas
Appeals - Bombay Civil Court' Act
1869 (6) BHCR 166


In re R.J. Abraham
Attachment before judgment - Execution of decrees in Presidency Town - Act XXIII of 1840 - Act VIII of 1859, Sec.81
1869 (6) BHCR 170


Mahashankar Harishankar   v.  Valibhai Umanji et al
Extraordinary jurisdiction - Regular Suit - Reg. II of 1827, Sec.5 - Civ. Proc. Code, Secs. 270, 271.
1869 (6) BHCR 174


Sayad Miya Gulam Nabi et al  v.  Kharanbibi, widow of Hafizulah et al
Misjoinder of plaintiffs - Error not affecting merits of case - Procedure - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 350.
1869 (6) BHCR 177


Hari Vishnu  v.  Gopal bin Ragji, et al
Limitation - Execution of decree - Question raised by Court and not by parties - Appeal - Act XXIII of 1861, Sec. 11
1869 (6) BHCR 181


Poli, Widow  v.  Narotum Bapu and Lala Keshavshet
Hindu Law - Inheritance - Priority amongst daughters.
1869 (6) BHCR 183


Govind Purshotam Kolatkar  v.  The Sub-Collector and Deputy Conservator of Forests of Colaba
Timber trees - Title of occupier to trees growing upon his hand - Bombay Act I of 1862, Sec.40.
1869 (6) BHCR 188


Vaman Janardan Joshi  v.  The Collector of Thana and The Conservator of Forests
Sanad - Construction - Inamdars, right to cut timber - Prescriptive title.
1869 (6) BHCR 191


Bagubai, widow of Visaji Dinkar Desai  v.  Kazi Sayad Nizmuddin and Kazi Sayad Amruddin
Special Appeal - Appeal from orders of District Court relating to execution - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec. 372.
1869 (6) BHCR 205


Kashinath Sitaram Oze  v.  Dadki, Woman, et al
Hindu widow - Sale - Onus probandi.
1869 (6) BHCR 211


Narsappa Lingappa, et al  v.  Skharam Krishna
Hindu Law - Inheritance - Widow'd mother's estate as heir of her son - Stridhan
1869 (6) BHCR 215


Dhondiba Lakshuman  v.  Kusa, a Minor, by his Mother and Guardian, Bayaji
Procedure - Minor - Defendant - Certificate of Administration.
1869 (6) BHCR 219


Shridhar Vinayak, Minor, by his Guardian, Sakharam Sadashiv  v.  Babaji bin Jivnji
Limitation - Purchase at sale by Court - Suit heard and determined - Res judicata.
1869 (6) BHCR 220


Vinayak Narayan Jog  v.  Govindrav Chintaman Jog
Hindu Law - Will - Attestation - Adoption of son subsequent to will - Revocation.
1869 (6) BHCR 224


Mancbharam Kalliandas  v.  Bakshe Saheb mir Mainudin Khan
Action on judgment of Mofussil Court - Cause of Action - Small Cause Court.
1869 (6) BHCR 231


Dajiba Anandray  v.  The B.b. and C.I. Railway Company
Trespass to immoveable property - Damages - Quarrying.
1869 (6) BHCR 235


Sakho Narayan Khandalkar  v.  Narayan Bhikaji Khandalkar
Jurisdiction - Act XIV of 1869 - Appellate powers - Assistant Judge - Correction of an error of law in a decree - Coparceners - Limitation - Reg. V of 1827.
1869 (6) BHCR 238


Lachhman Joharmal  v.  Bapu Khandu and Tukaram Khandoji
Surety - Liability of surety to be such.
1869 (6) BHCR 241


Vaku valad Ram Patil   v.  Pand valad Malji Patil
Aggreement to officiate patil - Public policy - Vacating Office.
1869 (6) BHCR 243


Ganesh Pandurang Agte  v.  Gangadhar Ramkrishna
Procedure - Objections taken by respondent - Civ. Pro. Code Sec. 348.
1869 (6) BHCR 244


Tukaram Ambaidas  v.  Ramchandra valad Bhimanna Dhugi
Hindu Law - Sale of undivided property.
1869 (6) BHCR 247


Sitarambhat, et al  v.  Sitaram Ganesh and Kashiraj Nanabhat by his father Nanabhat
Hindu Law - Inheritance - Hereditary priestly office - Alienation - Fees attached to office - Father suing on behalf of his son Certificate of administration - Act XX of 1864, Sec.2
1869 (6) BHCR 250


Nandvallabh, by his Guardian Hargovan  v.  Allibhai Isyagani
Limitation - Plaint presented during vacation.
1869 (6) BHCR 254


Anpurnabai  v.  Sakharam Jagannath
Small Cause Court - Cause of Action - Defendant living outside jurisdiction - Act XXIII of 1861, Sec.4.
1869 (6) BHCR 256


Krishnapa valad Santn  v.  Panchapa valad Gupapada, et al
Sale of immoveable property by Court - Setting aside sale - Suit to recover back purchase-money - Civ. Proc. Code, Sec.258.
1869 (6) BHCR 258


Gordhandas Girdharbhai  v.  Prankor, Widow of Damodhar, et al
Preemption amongst Hindus - Custom of Gujrat
1869 (6) BHCR 263


Ranu valad Avaji Mali  v.  Ramabai Kom Mahadu Mali
Mortgage - Razinama - Equity of redemption.
1869 (6) BHCR 265


Melgirappa bin Solbappa Teli  v.  Shivappa bin Erappa
Alienation by Hindu widow - Valid cause - Time-barred debt.
1869 (6) BHCR 270




CROWN CASES
DECIDED IN THE
ORIGINAL AND APPELLATE JURISDICTIONS
OF THE
HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY




Reg.  v.  Jivanji Limji
Bond to keep the peace - Credible Information - Report by sub-Magistrate - Legal Evidence - Crim, Proc. Code, Secs. 282, 288 and 307.
1869 (6) BHCR 001


Reg.  v.  Mehervanji Bejanji
Cheating - Criminal Trespass - Unlawful Entry - Ind. Pen. Code, Secs. 415 and 441
1869 (6) BHCR 006


Reg.  v.  Khatabai, wife of Shek Ismael
Muhamadan Law - Married Woman - Theft of Husband's Property.
1869 (6) BHCR 009


Reg.  v.  Shek Miya valad Daud
Trial by Jury - Defective Summing up - New Trial
1869 (6) BHCR 010


Reg.  v.  Dixon
Jurisdiction - British-born Subject - Justice of the Peace - Imprisonment in default of payment of Fine
1869 (6) BHCR 014


Reg.  v.  John Connon
Escape from Custody under Civil Process - Sheriff's Bailiff - Offence - Act XLVIII of 1860, Sec. 8
1869 (6) BHCR 015


Dastur Husang Jamasji  v.  R.L. Fell
Land Disputes - Possession - Actual Possession - Inquiry by Magistrate - Crim. Proc. Code, Sec.318
1869 (6) BHCR 030


Reg.  v.  Girdhar Dharmadas
Conversion of property of deceased person - Indian Penal Code, Sec. 404 - Report, Power of Sessions Judge to call for.
1869 (6) BHCR 033


Reg.  v.  Ramchandra Eknath, et al
Written order issued by Magistrate - Criminal Procedure Cde, Secs. 62 and 318.
1869 (6) BHCR 036


Reg.  v.  Gaganram Malji
Forgery - Using forged document - Charge - Indian Penal Code, Secs. 466, 467 and 471.
1869 (6) BHCR 043


Reg.  v.  Malhari Lauji, et al
Appeal from Summary Determination of Zilla Magistrate - Act XXV of 1850, Sec. 16 (Bombay Ferries Act)
1869 (6) BHCR 045


Reg.  v.  Ramswami Mudliar
Trial by jury - Illegal evidence, admission of - Appeal - Crim. Proc. Code, Sec. 426 - Act II of 1855, Sec. 57
1869 (6) BHCR 047


Reg.  v.  Muhammad Khan valad Imam Khan
Sanction of Court to prosecute - Criminal Procedure Code, Sec. 160
1869 (6) BHCR 054


Reg.  v.  Kala Karsan, et al
Trial with aid of assessors - Omission to state grounds of decision - Error of procedure not prejudicing accused - Crim. Proc. Code. Sec. 379.
1869 (6) BHCR 055


Reg.  v.  Ganu bin Dharoji, et al
Accomplice - Corroboration - Practice.
1869 (6) BHCR 057


Reg.  v.  Jaili Bhavin
Dedication to temple Minorgirl - Shej ceremony - Disposing of minor girl for purpose of prostitution - Ind. Pen. Code, Sec. 372.
1869 (6) BHCR 060


Reg.  v.  Nantamram Uttamram
Public servant - Ind. Penal Code, Sec. 21 - Crim. Proc. Code, Sec. 422 - Appeal - Review of evidence
1869 (6) BHCR 064


Shankar Abaji Hoshing
Subordinate Magistrate of Second Class - Entertaining Case on report of Police Officer - Crim. Proc. Code, Sec. 66A - Transfer of case from one Magistrate's Court to another
1869 (6) BHCR 069


Reg.  v.  Keshavshet, et al
Magistrate F.P. - Magistrate of the District - Court of Session - Reference to the High Court - Crim. Proc. Code (Amended) Sec. 23G and 434.
1869 (6) BHCR 074


Reg.  v.  Bhaishankar Narbheram
Inquest Report - Evidence - Reg. XII of 1827, Sec.52
1869 (6) BHCR 075


Reg. Govindas Haridas
Charge - Amendment  of charge - Prisoner prejudiced on merits - Act XVIII of 1862, Sec.1
1869 (6) BHCR 076
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