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Nitin Shahaji PatilversusThe State of Maharashtra

Dismissed

The applicant, Nitin Shahaji Patil, challenged a judgment allowing the prosecution to issue a witness summons to the Secretary of the Latur Education Board to prove a mark‑sheet (Exhibit‑30) that was central to his conviction for falsifying his Xth board examination results. The applicant argued …

ANIL RATAN KACHRAVATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Anil Ratan Kachravat, was arrested on 25‑12‑2020 for a double murder alleged to have occurred behind Jay Malhar Hotel, where he allegedly killed Salim Shaikh and later the injured Tausif Shaikh using an iron clamp. The case, registered as C.R. No.727/2020, charges him under IPC s.302, …

SUHAS KASTURCHAND SHAH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, who are the factory occupier, production supervisor and safety engineer, were charged in FIR No. 0444/2022 for the death of a worker and injuries to two others arising from a factory accident. The factory owner had already paid medical expenses and ex gratia to the victims' families, …

SURENDRA UGAMARAJ SANCHETI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, step‑father, his sister and nephew, were charged under Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC for abetment of suicide of their step‑son Parth Sancheti. They sought discharge under Section 227 CrPC, arguing lack of proximate cause, absence of any instigation, and that the suicide note …

SHIRAZ KARIM MERCHANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shiraz Karim Merchant filed a writ petition challenging the registration of a crime (C.R. No. 240 of 2026) under Section 81 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, by the Naupada Police Station, Thane. The petitioner sought relief to record his statement under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedure …

CARSON PERCY VALLADARESversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA REPRESENTER AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petition under Article 227 challenged the order of the Maintenance Tribunal and the Appellate Tribunal which directed the petitioner, Carson Percy Valladares, to vacate the family house on the ground that his abusive behaviour threatened the life and dignity of his elderly father, a senior …

Eknath s/o Dhanaji Sali DiedversusDr Vishal R Bhandari

Disposed Off

The applicants, who were acquitted in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an application seeking leave to appeal the acquittal. Their counsel, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), requested to withdraw the leave …

Ganesh Krishna MadhaviversusMaya V Sawant

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ganesh Krishna Madhavi, filed an application for leave to appeal against an acquittal in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The applicant sought to invoke the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, relying on the Supreme Court’s …

SANDEEP SHIVAJI BHONDVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Sandeep Bhondve, was charged with abetment of suicide (IPC s.306 r/w s.107) and offences under s.504 and s.506 IPC for allegedly cheating a relative of Rs.59 lakh in a land transaction, issuing dishonoured cheques and threatening the deceased with death. The deceased later committed …

VIJAYENDRA GIRISH SHASTRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought quashing of criminal proceedings (S.C.C. No.13465 of 2026) arising from FIR No.0523/2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act. The parties had resolved the underlying motor‑accident dispute through a settlement dated 23 June 2026, with full …

VENUGOPAL @ KIRAN PRABHURAM JOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner was accused of forcibly entering the complainant’s office on 11 May 2024, damaging property and allegedly stealing a computer, leading to FIR No.200 of 2024. The parties later settled their private dispute and jointly filed a writ petition under Sections 482 of the Criminal Procedure …

SAGAR D SAWANT AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioners sought quashing of an FIR dated 02.02.2018 filed by a suspended police constable (the complainant) alleging theft of jewellery and other offences under IPC sections 454, 380 r/w 34. The petitioners contended that no rent or licence agreement existed and that the complainant had …

VISHAL ANANT MUNDKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, a practising advocate, was charged with conspiracy to reuse cancelled stamp papers, forge challans and obtain an heirship certificate, facing multiple IPC offences. The prosecution alleged that he accepted court‑fee payments and was involved in the scheme, but the FIR and recorded …

AMOL SHANKAR PADALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Amol Shankar Padale was arrested in October 2018 for a violent skirmish that escalated into a murder, for which he is charged under Sections 302, 307, 143, 147, 148, 149, 323 and 504 of the IPC and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. He has been in custody for 7 years and 10 months, with 17 …

NAMDEV DAGADU BHAGAT AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants, originally convicted of offences under Sections 120(B), 143, 147, 148, 302 read with 149 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, applied for bail pending their appeal filed in 2019, arguing that they have already served more than 14 years in prison. The State opposed bail, …

MOHAMMAD NAWAB MOHAMMAD AKTHAR SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an application for bail filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 by Mohammad Nawab Mohammad Akhtar Shah, who was charged under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act for …

VEDPRAKASH P PANDEYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Vedprakash P. Pandey, challenged a Metropolitan Magistrate's order that denied his discharge under Section 239 of the CrPC in a case alleging cheating under Sections 416 and 419 of the IPC. The dispute centered on whether Respondent No.3, Jay Prakash P. Mishra, was the Secretary of …

SAKSHAM BRIJESH SINGH @ DONversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Saksham Brijesh Singh, was detained on 22 January 2026 by the Thane Police Commissioner under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981. The detention order cited numerous prior offences and preventive actions from 2023‑2025, but the petitioner was not furnished …

PRAVIN SHRINIVAS MAHAJANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Pravin Shrinivas Mahajan was arrested on 5 May 2021 for murder under Section 302 IPC and has been in custody for over five years. He filed an application for enlargement of bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, arguing that the prolonged pre‑trial detention violates …

LAVISH MAHENDRA SOTTAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered an application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for bail of a 19‑year‑old accused charged under Sections 109, 351(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for assault causing simple and grievous injuries. The prosecution …

ABHISHEK ANIL NAGWADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vaibhav Sanjeevan Chede (23) and Abhishek Anil Nagwade (24), who were accused under Sections 8(c) and 20(c) of the NDPS Act for possession of 97.895 kg of ganja, a commercial …

VAIBHAV SANJEEVAN CHEDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vaibhav Sanjeevan Chede (23) and Abhishek Anil Nagwade (24), who were accused under Sections 8(c) and 20(c) of the NDPS Act for possession of 97.895 kg of ganja, a commercial …

DILIP RAMESH NIHALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an application under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code for bail to Dilip Ramesh Nihal, who is charged with offences under Sections 304, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant suffers a serious leg injury requiring multiple orthopedic surgeries, as …

HARSIMRANSINGH AJITSINGH SETHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Harsimransingh Ajitsingh Sethi, an under‑trial accused of NDPS offences involving alleged commercial quantity, had been in custody for 3 years 11 months without charge being framed and with 79 prosecution witnesses pending. He sought bail under Section 493 of the CrPC, invoking the discretion …

MAHENDRASINGH DEVISINGH RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mahendrasingh Devisingh Rathod, an under‑trial accused of offences under Sections 8(c), 22(c), 23(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, had been in custody for 3 years 11 months and 2 days with the charge sheet not yet framed and 79 witnesses to be examined. He filed a bail application under Section 493 of the …

SANMYAK POPAT KHANDAGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for an accused charged with offences under Sections 64(2)(m) and 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual …

ATUL RATNAKAR MAHASHADBE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC (and Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) in a case where they were accused of cheating, fraud, and related offences for allegedly taking Rs.1.8 crore from a complainant for a flat that was already sold to a …

PRAKASH RAMESHCHANDRA JAINversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, partners of Spire Associates, were charged under multiple IPC sections for allegedly cheating a buyer of Rs.1.80 crore by selling a flat that had already been transferred to a third party. The prosecution presented a memorandum of understanding dated 29 December 2023 showing receipt …

MAMTA SHUKLAversusTHE STATE OF U.P AND ANR.

Disposed off/Decided on merits

The applicant, Mamta Shukla, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 528 of the B.N.S.S., 2023 before the Allahabad High Court. No representative appeared on behalf of the applicant to press the application, while counsel for the State was present. The Court …

PARMAR JAIMIN GAUTAMBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant sought cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused under Section 483(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita in a case involving alleged abetment of suicide linked to a family property dispute. The trial court had earlier granted bail despite the prosecution's …

PARMAR JAIMIN GAUTAMBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant sought cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused under Section 483(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita in a case involving alleged abetment of suicide linked to a family property dispute. The trial court had earlier granted bail despite the prosecution's …

PARMAR JAIMIN GAUTAMBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant sought cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a case involving alleged abetment of suicide linked to a property dispute, invoking Section 483(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The trial court had earlier granted bail despite the prosecution's reliance …

RONAK RAMKISAN GOKHLANI @ ROUNAK JAIKISHIN GOKLANEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash an order dated 8 December 2017 passed by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Pune, which had permitted the Judicial Magistrate First Class Court No.9, Pune to frame charges under Sections 447 …

BALIRAM DHARMA SALPI AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants sought quashing of a criminal case (C.R. No.168 of 2012) filed under Sections 420, 468, 471, 120B and 34 IPC alleging forgery of documents to obtain land. During the pendency of the trial, the parties reconciled; the applicants returned possession of the land to the complainant …

AMOL PANDURANG SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Amol Pandurang Sawant challenged a detention order issued by the Thane Commissioner of Police under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981. The order relied on a preamble describing his past criminal conduct and on specific recent offences and in‑camera statements. The …

SATISH JAGDISH SHAKKYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Satish Jagdish Shakkya filed a criminal application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (equivalent to Section 482 of the CrPC) seeking to quash proceedings initiated by the State of Maharashtra under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV No.63 of …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusNIRAJ VIJAY SONAWANE

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal revision challenging the Special Judge’s order that rejected the prosecution’s request to set aside the closure of evidence and to examine seven additional witnesses in a POCSO case. The prosecution had examined only two witnesses before the evidence was …

PATEL POLYMERS PVT. LTD.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Patel Polymers Pvt. Ltd., a complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sought to withdraw its leave‑to‑appeal application and obtain liberty to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision …

SUBHASH MESU SANSARE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC for offences alleged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST Act, arising from a land‑worship programme where they were accused of assault and intimidation. A Single Judge had earlier granted interim bail with conditions, …

HITEN MAHASUKHLAL SHETHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, developers and bonafide purchasers, challenged the registration of FIR No. 62 of 2025 under Section 21 of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975, alleging that the alleged offence was non‑cognizable and that the FIR was filed without complying …

K. V. JAGANNATHARAOversusYOHAN BABURAO KURNE AND ANR

Disposed Off

K.V. Jagannatharao filed a criminal revision (No. 515 of 2022) challenging an order dated 17 August 2021 of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate which had rejected his application under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The revision was filed in 2022, well beyond the statutory …

K. V. JAGANNATHARAOversusAMITABH GUPTA AND ANR

Disposed Off

K.V. Jagannatharao filed a criminal revision (No.517 of 2022) challenging an order dated 17 August 2021 of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate which had rejected his application under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The revision was filed in 2022, well beyond the statutory …

SIDDHESHWAR SUNIL SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Siddheshwar Sunil Shinde, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (and Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) for offences alleged under several sections of the Sanhita and the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. He …

KISHOR DNYANOBA GAIKWADversusADDITIONAL COLLECTOR AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Kishor Dnyanoba Gaikwad, challenged an order by the Additional Collector that set aside a Sub‑Divisional Magistrate’s rejection of his parents' application under Section 5 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 seeking eviction of the petitioner from …

HIRAMAN MESU SANSAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC for offences alleged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST Act, arising from a land‑worship programme where they were accused of assault and intimidation. A Single Judge had earlier granted interim bail with conditions, …

PARESH ANILKUMAR BHANDARI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, owners of a flat, were accused of cheating a buyer by selling a property that was already encumbered, leading to FIRs under IPC sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34. They filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The first applicant, …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMERUBHAI MOHANBHAI THAKKAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Merubhai Mohanbhai Thakkar under Sections 8 and 20(b)(2) of the NDPS Act, alleging that the trial court failed to appreciate the oral and documentary evidence showing possession of 2.78 kg of ganja seized during a raid on 6 February 2010. The appellant …

RAJESHBHAI CAPTAIN KESHVANPILLAI JOHNversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The original complainant filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 483(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita seeking cancellation of regular bail granted to the accused in a case involving alleged preparation of false rent bills and misappropriation of Rs.3.60 crore. The trial …

KALUBHAI LAXMANBHAI PATANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Kalubhai Laxmanbhai Patani, convicted under section 125(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave to settle a matrimonial dispute. The State, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, waived service of notice. The Gujarat High Court, after …

MOHAMMED ARIF @ RANU AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, accused in FIR No. 0531/2023 for offences under IPC sections 326, 324, 504, 506 and 34, sought quashal of the FIR under Section 482 of the CrPC, claiming they were the victims of a brawl that originated from a money‑transaction dispute at a police station. After the dispute was …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPRABHUBHAI PUJABHAI NAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of four accused who were alleged to have possessed 2.6 kg of ganja seized from a bus on 30 Oct 2005. The trial Special Judge acquitted them, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt and had not complied with …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSHANTILAL RUPAJI KHARADI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Shantilal Rupaji Kharadi, who was alleged to have been found with 2.5 kg of ganja during a police raid. While the co‑accused Naran Devji Kharadi was found in possession of the contraband, no bag or drug was recovered from Shantilal. The prosecution …

NEELAM BABURAO BALLAversusUNION OF INDIA

Disposed Off

Neelam Baburao Balla was arrested at Mumbai's CSMI Airport in December 2025 for allegedly carrying 13.324 kg of hydroponic ganja. She sought bail under Section 483 of the BNSS 2023, arguing that the quantity was below the commercial threshold, the charge-sheet lacked a forensic (C.A.) report, and …

AKRAM ASLAM KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Akram Aslam Khan, filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking release in a case involving offences under IPC Sections 393 and 34 and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. Although the prosecution alleged him to be a gang leader, the …

YAMINI LAXMIKANT SHARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Yamini Laxmikant Sharma, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the dismissal of her discharge application (Exhibit-16) filed under Section 239 of the CrPC by the Metropolitan Magistrate and the subsequent confirmation of that dismissal by the Additional Sessions Judge. The …

SACHIN PRAKASHRAO ANDUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, convicted of murder under Section 302 r/w 34 of the IPC and Section 3(25) of the Arms Act, sought bail pending his appeal. The prosecution relied on two eye‑witnesses and an extra‑judicial confession, while the defence argued that the identification was delayed, the confession was …

HARESH J DHARMANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Haresh J. Dharmani, filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order dated 26 May 2026 passed by a Judicial Magistrate in a criminal case (C.C. No.1349/SS/2018). The petitioner sought to withdraw the application filed under Exhibit-161 and to file a fresh application after …

DR. (MRS.) RASHMI SANGHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two criminal applications filed under Section 482 of the CrPC by Dr. Rashmi Sanghi and Dr. Gopal Kabra seeking quashing of defamation complaints (Criminal Complaint Nos. 521/SS/2015 and 522/SS/2015) filed by the Crop Care Federation of India Limited. The complaints alleged …

DR SHRI GOPAL KABRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two criminal applications filed under Section 482 of the CrPC by Dr. Rashmi Sanghi and Dr. Gopal Kabra seeking quash of defamation complaints (Section 500 IPC) filed by the Crop Care Federation of India Limited. The complaints arose from statements made by the doctors on a …

YOGESH SHARAD KADAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC (and the analogous provision in the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita) filed by Yogesh Sharad Kadam, the managing director of Season Worlds, who was charged with cheating offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 read …

ARTIJ W/O VINAYAK GUPTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC (and the analogous provision in the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita) filed by Yogesh Sharad Kadam, the managing director of Season Worlds, who was charged with cheating offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 read …

MUJAWAR GULAMNABI MOHAMAD. ARISversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicant filed an application seeking condonation of a 362‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 39993 of 2025. The respondents, who are the accused, opposed the application, contending that the delay was not properly explained. The Court examined the explanations provided in the application …

TAMIL SELVAN MARIMUTTU HARIJANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tamil Selvan Marimuttu Harijan, had his bail application (No. 1074 of 2024) dismissed on 20 February 2026 because he failed to appear and the court recorded a DNA report establishing him as the biological parent of the victim's deceased baby. The dismissal was not recorded as being …

RAMAKANT RAMPRAVESH RAIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, a student, was arrested as Accused No.4 in a case involving the preparation of false surety documents to secure his father's release. The prosecution alleged his participation in forgery and conspiracy alongside co‑accused Haribhau and Sunil Kambale, who prepared forged Aadhar and …

FARNAAZ NASIR PIPULKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Mrs. Farnaaz Nasir Pipulkar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with FIR No. 102/2023 registered for alleged cheating under Sections 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleges that she, along with co‑accused, induced a complainant to …

ASHWAJIT ANAND BAGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC and Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on behalf of Ashwajit Anand Bagade and Kishor Mohan Karade, who were implicated in a cyber‑offence (CR No.819 of 2024) involving sections …

AAMIR CHINYA AASIR KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Aamir Chinya Aasir Khan, sought bail under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for offences including murder, attempt to murder, and several IPC and MCOC provisions. The prosecution presented eyewitness testimony, injury certificates, and seized weapons linking the applicant to the assault …

KISHOR MOHAN KARADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC and Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita by Ashwajit Anand Bagade and Kishor Mohan Karade, who were alleged to have participated in cyber‑offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 316(5), …

BHOORA @ VIMALESH AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF U.P AND ANR.

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits/Granted

The applicant Bhoora @ Vimalesh and another filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief. No appearance was made on behalf of the petitioner. Consequently, the court found that the application could not be proceeded with. The judge dismissed the application …

KARTIKEYA VENOD SHARMA @ KARTIK SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Kartikeya Venod Sharma, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. I-45/2019 registered for offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC. The de facto complainant filed an affidavit stating that the dispute had been amicably settled …

BHAVESHBHAI CHAMPAKLAL MEHTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicants, Bhaveshbhai Mehta and another, sought to quash FIR No. I‑247 of 2017 alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 465, 468, 471, 120B and 114 of the IPC relating to alleged forgery, cheating and criminal breach of trust in a lease of land for a petrol‑pump. The de‑facto complainant …

SADHU @ SAHADEV SHANKAR KATKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sadhu @ Sahadev Shankar Katke, was convicted under Section 52 read with Section 43 of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act, 1966 for alleged unauthorised construction, based primarily on an inspection report prepared by a junior engineer. The report contained a date discrepancy …

SOMABHAI HIRABHAI BAGADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant, Somabhai Hirabhai Bagada, alleged that neighbours damaged his agricultural boundary and, when he objected, a group of accused approached him armed, insulted him with caste-based slurs, and assaulted him, with one accused facilitating their escape. The trial court acquitted all …

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusHASMUKHRAI G RAVAL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed a trial court’s acquittal of newspaper owner‑editor Hasmukhrai G. Raval and another accused under IPC sections 499, 500, 501, 502 and 114 for alleged defamatory publication. The trial court, after hearing witnesses and documentary evidence, found no credible proof …

STATE OF GUJARATversusGANPATRAM SON OF AMRAJI VISHNOI (DHAYAL)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Ganpatram Vishnoi and another accused under Sections 17(b) and 22(b) of the NDPS Act, arguing that the trial court failed to appreciate the prosecution's oral and documentary evidence. The police had intercepted the accused, seized 500 g of opium, and …

ASMITABEN GHANSHYAMBHAI PAMBHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The husband and wife, Ghanshyambhai Vallabhbhai Pambhar and Asmitaben Ghanshyambhai Pambhar, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an FIR registered at Dindoli Police Station, Surat, alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya …

GHANSHYAMBHAI VALLABHBHAI PAMBHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The husband and wife, Ghanshyambhai Vallabhbhai Pambhar and Asmitaben Ghanshyambhai Pambhar, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an FIR registered at Dindoli Police Station, Surat, alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya …

VYANKTESH SHANTILAL PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners, Vyankatesh Shantilal Pandya (deceased) and relatives, filed criminal miscellaneous applications under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quashment of FIR C.R.No.I‑86 of 2017 which alleged offences under Sections 406, 420, 34, 120‑B and 114 IPC for a purported fraudulent marriage aimed …

RAVI KAMLESHBHAI PATELversusTHE UNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Ravi Kamleshbhai Patel, a director of Megashri Agri Pharma, was charged under the NDPS Act for allegedly manufacturing and exporting Ketamine disguised as Hydroxylimine Hydrochloride. He applied for regular bail under Section 439 of the CrPC, contending that he had no active role in the alleged …

DEEPAK DHANAJI JAGTAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC filed by Deepak Dhanaji Jagtap, accused No.2 in a case involving alleged murder, attempt to conceal evidence, and offences under the IPC and Arms Act. The incident on 7 May 2023 involved a quarrel at a hotel between …

PRASHANT SAKHARAM ATREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Prashant Sakharam Atre, was arrested in connection with offences under IPC sections 354-A and 354-B and POCSO Act sections 11 and 12. He filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C., invoking the default clause of Section 479(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita …

SHIV RAM TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU. THE PRIN. SECY. HOME LKO. AND ANOTHER

Dismiss other than merit(DD/Non Prosec./Abated)

Shiv Ram Tiwari filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of Uttar Pradesh. No counsel appeared for the applicant, while the Additional Government Advocate represented the State. An interim order had earlier been granted in favour of the …

REKHABEN GIRISHKUMAR MOHADIKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, challenged the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, the High Court examined whether a complainant who is also the victim …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPATEL ASHOK KALIDAS

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of two accused distributors of Amul Shakti milk, alleging that the milk packs were misbranded under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act because the manufacturing date on the label (26‑01‑2005) differed from the date the sample was taken …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSHANKARBHAI RUPSINGBHAI DHANUK

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Shankarbhai Rupsingbhai Dhanuk for murder (IPC s.302) and an offence under the Bombay Police Act, alleging that the prosecution had proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution relied on eyewitness testimony, a dying declaration, medical …

HARSHAD U KAMLEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Dr. Harshad U. Kamle, alleged that Respondent No.2, a trustee of the Tapasvi Charitable Trust, issued a personal cheque of Rs.6,50,000 for loans and rent, which was dishonoured for insufficient funds. After serving a statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments …

CHANDUBHAI GOBARBHAI ASODARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant Chandubhai Gobarbhai Asodaria appealed against the acquittal granted by the 3rd Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat, in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial Ltd. …

ALPS POLYTEX THROUGH MAHENDRAKUMAR PRABHUDAS PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant, a plastic packaging manufacturer, claimed that the respondent failed to pay a cheque of Rs.63,91,878 issued to discharge a debt of Rs.76,77,846.37, which was dishonoured and returned with a stop‑payment endorsement. A statutory demand under Section 138(b) of the Negotiable …

VIPIN JAISWALversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU. SECY. HOME DEPTT. U.P. GOVT. LKO. AND ANOTHER

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits/Granted

Vipin Jaiswal applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC in connection with Crime No.423 of 2024, which alleged offences under IPC sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 340(2). He claimed he was falsely implicated, noting that co‑accused Gaurav Jaiswal and Pankaj Jaiswal had already …

DASADIYA MEHUL GANAPATLALversusTHAKOR SUNNY DILIPBHAI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant, Dasadiya Mehul Ganapatlal, sought leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed under Section 378(4) CrPC and Section 419(4) BNSS. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. …

PARMAR TRIKAMLAL TULSIDASversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The original complainant, Parmar Trikamlal Tulsidas, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso to Section 372 of the …

HAFIZUR ABDUL MAULYA @SOHELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita by Hafizur Abdul Maulya, accused of offences under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act for alleged trafficking of mephedrone. The State opposed the bail, …

SHETH RAJENDRABHAI BABUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by filing a petition under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS. The key issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could invoke the …

SANJAYKUMAR MANSUKHBHAI PANDITversusRAGHUVIRSINH PRABHATSINH PARMAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant, Sanjaykumar Pandit, challenged the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by a Judicial Magistrate. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 378(4) CrPC and Section 419(4) BNSS seeking leave to appeal. The High Court examined …

ABU TEXTILES THRO ZUNEDAHMAD ZUBERAHMAD SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant, Abu Textiles, sought leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, arguing that as the victim he is entitled to appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the CrPC. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in …

VIJAY BHUPAL PATILversusSANDHYA VIJAY PATIL (NEE MS. SANDHYA NAIR)

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the proceedings of P.E. No. 111/2021, which was instituted by the respondent under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the Section 125 proceeding had been withdrawn, attaching copies of the …

DIVYA PRAKASH MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. and ANOTHER

DISMISSED AS WITHDRAWN

The applicant, Divya Prakash Mishra, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The applicant failed to appear before the court on multiple scheduled dates, including the last hearing on 23 November 2022, while counsel for the State and the second opposite party were …

KOKILABEN W/O MAHESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. I‑3/16 registered for offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 114 IPC, Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act and Sections 3(1) & 10 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Both …

INDUBEN HARSHADBHAI VEKARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. I‑3/16 registered for offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 114 IPC, Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act and Sections 3(1) & 10 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Both …

HASEENA BANOversusSTATE OF U.P. and ANR.

Dismiss other than merit(DD/Non Prosec./Abated)

An application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code was listed before the Allahabad High Court. The applicant, Haseena Bano, was represented by counsel Om Prakash Misra, while the State was represented by the Government Advocate. On the scheduled date, the applicant's counsel did not …

MUKESH POPATLAL GADAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The State filed FIR No.3029/2016 under Section 82 of the Registration Act alleging that a Power of Attorney dated 23 September 1980, which was not registered, was used to execute sale deeds in 2010 for property belonging to Anupama Co‑operative Housing Society. The Power of Attorney was purportedly …

MRS.TRUPTI HUKMICHAND KHANDELWALversusMR.HUKMICHAND PRAKASH KHANDELWAL

Disposed Off

The wife filed a petition for maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC after being driven out of the marital home, while the husband filed for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The Family Court initially granted interim maintenance but later denied the wife’s maintenance in …

SAURASHTRA CEMENT LTDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Saurashtra Cement Ltd, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The appellant argued that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, the …

SHAILESHBHAI MADHUBHAI BHANDERIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Shaileshbhai Madhubhai Bhanderi filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole on the ground of settlement, stating he intends to sell a property to pay maintenance arrears ordered under Section 125 of the Sessions Court. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service on behalf of the State. …

AIR CONTROL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Air Control and Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd., the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that the complainant …

KIRITKUMAR G PATELversusMUKESHKUMAR JOITRAM PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The original complainant, a government Food Inspector, filed a complaint under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 alleging that milk sold by the respondents was adulterated. The Public Analyst and later the Central Food Laboratory confirmed the milk was sub‑standard, and the trial court …

VIKRAM ASHOK JOGANI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The petitioners, original accused Nos. 2, 3 and 4, filed an application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to recall witnesses PW‑1 and PW‑2 for further cross‑examination, alleging that a letter dated 22 September 2011 was not part of the charge‑sheet. The State and …

PRASAD NARAYAN HONAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The case involved a partnership firm, Surya Hospital Medical Store, alleging that Surya Hospital Pvt. Ltd. (represented by Dr. Prasad Honap) failed to pay Rs 29.20 lakh for medicines supplied between 2003‑2006 under a Central Government Scheme. A criminal complaint for cheating under Section 420 IPC …

JAISING KRISHNARAO SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The case involved a dispute between Surya Hospital Medical Store (a partnership firm) and Surya Hospital Pvt. Ltd. over an alleged unpaid amount of Rs 29.20 lakh for medicines supplied between 2003‑2006 under a Central Government Scheme. A criminal complaint alleging cheating under Section 420 IPC …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusMOHAMMAD NISAR MOHAMMAD JAFAR SHAIKH AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, accused No.5 Rajendra R. Chaturvedi, filed a writ petition challenging a Metropolitan Magistrate's order dated 30 January 2013 that refused to accept a ‘B‑Summary Report’ filed by the State CID and to discharge certain accused under Section 169 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. …

DHIRAJ VISHWANATH KOLI (INTERVENER)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petition was filed by accused Rajendra R. Chaturvedi seeking acceptance of a ‘B‑Summary Report’ filed by the State CID, which concluded that the informant’s complaint was false and recommended dropping the proceedings. The Metropolitan Magistrate had rejected the CID’s request to discharge the …

BHIMRAO NAGURAO PANDITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bhimrao Nagurao Pandit, was convicted under Sections 302 and 397 IPC for murder and robbery, based primarily on the recovery of the victim's mobile phone and a knife from his residence four months after the incident. The prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence, including …

BHIMRAO NAGURAO PANDITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bhimrao Nagurao Pandit, was convicted under Sections 302 and 397 IPC for murder and robbery, based primarily on the recovery of the victim's mobile phone and a knife from his residence four months after the incident. The prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence, including …

KARUNA SADAN DIXITversusSTATE OF U.P. and ANR.

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits/Granted

The applicant, Karuna Sadan Dixit, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (No. 4515 of 2017) before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of Uttar Pradesh. The application was to be heard in Court No. 14 before Hon'ble Justice Prakash Singh. No …

LAXMI INSECTICIDES PVT LTD - THROUGH MANAGER DINESHBHAIversusSAURASHTRA AGRO CHEMICALS

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Laxmi Insecticides Pvt Ltd, as the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of Saurashtra Agro Chemicals by the Metropolitan Magistrate in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Section …

AJUGYA NARAIN TIWARI AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF U.P AND ANR.

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits/Granted

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 528 of the B.N.S.S., 2023 seeking relief, but no applicant appeared before the court. The State's counsel was present. The High Court dismissed the application on the ground of want of prosecution, …

SUNIL J ANANDPARA AND ANRversusDIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANR

Partly Allowed

The petitioners, Sunil J. Anandpara and his company, challenged an order dated 04‑04‑2025 of the Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) that took cognizance of an alleged offence without granting them a pre‑cognizance hearing. They argued that the Bharatiya Nagarik …

ANANG MANUBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by the 5th Additional Civil Judge, Ahmedabad (Rural). The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, …

HASMUKHBHAI KESHAVLAL PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by the 3rd Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mehsana. The issue was whether a complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is deemed a victim and can invoke the proviso …

SHAH BABULAL DHANJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused by the Judicial Magistrate. The issue was whether a complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case (Section 138 NI Act) is a victim entitled to file an appeal under the …

RINA GHANSHYAM HARJANI THROUGH GHANSHYAM JETHALAL HARJANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, Rina Ghanashyam Harjani, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑bounce case (Section 138 NI Act) by the 14th Additional Judicial Magistrate, Vadodara. The core issue was whether the original complainant, being the …

BHABHLUBHAI NAGBHAI VARUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners Bhabhlubhai Nagbhai Varu and others sought to quash FIR No. 11193027200953 and the accompanying charge‑sheet alleging extortion, criminal intimidation and violations of the Gujarat Money‑Lending Act arising from two Agreements to Sell executed in 2018 as security for loans. The …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHHATRASING JETUSING @ SADRUBHA JETHUJI THAKORE

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of twelve accused in a murder‑related case, alleging that the trial court had ignored substantial oral and documentary evidence. The incident involved the death of Siddharajsing after a midnight assault allegedly orchestrated by the accused over a …

KIRITKUMAR KANTILAL VORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The original complainant, Kiritkumar Kantilal Vora, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court considered whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the …

SWAPNIL UTTAM PADWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The deceased Ganesh was murdered after a financial dispute with accused Santosh Chavan; five accused were convicted of murder, conspiracy, and related offences under the IPC and Arms Act. The prosecution relied mainly on the testimony of Ganesh's sister (PW1) and CCTV footage, while the defence …

MAHESHKUMAR HARILAL RAJPARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Mahesh Kumar Harilal Rajpara appealed a conviction under Section 467 of the Indian Penal Code for forgery, which had been upheld by the Additional Sessions Judge. The appellant argued that the prosecution’s case was weak, citing the absence of handwriting expert analysis, lack of specimen …

KERALIYA FINANCE THRO. HARSHADBHAI HIMATBHAI KERALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Keraliya Finance, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court considered the …

KERALIYA FINANCE PROP. THRO. ITS PROP. HARSHADBHAI HIMATBHAI KERALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Keraliya Finance, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court considered the …

MANJURBHAI SULEMANBHAI GAHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Manjurabhai Sulemanbhai Gaha, the complainant, challenged the acquittal of the accused under IPC sections 504, 506(2), 114 and Gujarat Police Act sections 147(D) and 147(E) by the Trial Court. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 378 of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal. The …

MALDE GIGABHAI ODEDARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Malde Gigabhai Odedara, filed a temporary bail application citing the need for self‑treatment and to perform the final rites of his mother‑in‑law. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service of notice on behalf of the State. The Court examined the applicant’s grounds and the …

VALLABHBHAI NARANDAS GANATRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under …

DILIP KUMAR GAUTAM and ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. and ANOTHER

Dismiss other than merit(DD/Non Prosec./Abated)

The applicants, Dilip Kumar Gautam and another, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of U.P. and another. The matter was listed before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, but the applicants failed to appear or prosecute the …

Gaurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gaurav Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 40.56 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that the liquor …

Daulat Kr. Ray @ Daulat RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Daulat Kr. Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 96, 3(5) and 351(2) of the B.N.S.S. alleging kidnapping of a minor girl, who the petitioner claims is his wife. The informant alleged the girl was kidnapped on 2 November 2025, but the …

Omveer KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Omveer Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to alleged recovery of 225 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he …

JITENDRA PASWANversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 98 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at …

Sunita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The High Court of Patna considered an application for anticipatory bail filed by Sunita Devi, who was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly concealing 215 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that she has a clean criminal record, is a …

Upendra DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Das, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, where 95 litres of liquor were recovered from his house. He argued that the liquor was located in a joint family …

Vikash Paswan @ Vikas Paswan @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Paswan was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly concealing 90 litres of liquor under husk. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting a clean criminal record and arguing that the alleged seizure occurred at a location not belonging to him and that no …

Vishal Kumar Chaudhary @ Chintu @ Kumar SharveshresthversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishal Kumar Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 alleging recovery of 327.75 litres of liquor from his joint family house. The petitioner argued that no liquor was found in his conscious possession, …

Jani Mahto @ Achhelal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jani Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 60 litres of liquor. He argued that the liquor was seized from a location not under his possession and that the investigation was …

DIVYESH KANTILAL RESHAMWALA PROPRIETOR OF D.K. ENTERPRISEversusSNEHAL SHASHIKANT KAPADIYA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Divyesh Kantilal Reshamwala, the original complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the acquittal of Snehal Kapadiya and another by invoking Section 378(4) of the CrPC. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. …

MASS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD - THRO' VIJAY KRUSHNAKANT KADIYAversusGOPALBHAI DEVABHAI MAKWANA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Mass Financial Services Ltd., through Vijay Krushnakant Kadiya, appealed the acquittal of Gopalbhai Makwana & Anr. under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, contending that the complainant, as the victim of a cheque‑bounce offence under Section 138 of …

GHANSHYAMBHAI CHIMANLAL RAWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 378(4) of the CrPC. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial …

SAMARKHA NAGRIK CO OPERATIVE CREDIT SOCIETYversusHARIJAN RAMESHBHAI JAYANTIBHAI

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, a cooperative credit society, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused by the 4th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate. The appellant argued that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, …

SAMARKHA NAGRIK CO OPEARATIVE CREDIT SOCIETYversusVAGHELA VINODBHAI CHHOTABHAI

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (now BNSS). The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a complainant who is also the victim …

RAJDEEP SRIVASTAVAversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU. PRIN. SECY. HOME LKO. AND ANOTHER

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits/Granted

The applicant, Rajdeep Srivastava, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking continuation of interim protection that had been granted during mediation. The matter was referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Center, which reported that no settlement was reached …

Laxman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Laxman Kumar, a truck driver, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 708 kg of ganja from a truck (Reg. No. HR-38Z-3263). He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no knowledge of the drug haul, and that nothing was seized from his person or residence. The State …

Md. Abul Baba @ Md. Abdul Baba @ Md. Abudal BabaversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner, Md. Abul Baba, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. No counsel or petitioner appeared when the matter was listed on two occasions. The investigating officer was unavailable, and the police officer testified that no prior application regarding a bike theft …

Yash AgrawalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Yash Agrawal, fearing arrest in a private complaint under Sections 498A, 323 and 506 IPC, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. The State argued that cognizance had been taken and summons issued, so the petitioner could simply appear before the trial court …

Sumant Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sumant Kumar Pandey, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 498A IPC, alleging that the complaint was false and that only summons had been issued after cognizance. The State argued that cognizance had been taken, but that the petitioner could avoid arrest by …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of Yadavs, were arrested in connection with a land‑dispute related case (Bairiya PS Case No. 632 of 2025) alleging offences including assault, robbery and illegal possession of arms. The informant claimed the petitioners were ploughing his field despite a pending title suit …

Suman Singh @ Kumar Suman SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Suman Singh and Bhouna Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case under Sections 87 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. They argued they have clean antecedents and that the FIR, based on an informant’s allegation, is unreliable because the …

Neeraj SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Neeraj Sahani, was implicated in a FIR alleging offences under Sections 341, 323, 379, 384, 386, 411, 506 and 34 of the IPC, stemming from an alleged robbery and extortion incident on 5 January 2024. He contended that the case was false, arising from a monetary dispute with the …

Arvind Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Kumar Singh applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving alleged assault during a land dispute, with offences listed under Sections 329(3), 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act (B.N.S.S.). He asserted a clean antecedent and …

Pramod Sah @ Pramod Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pramod Sah, accused of offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379 and 34, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest. He asserted a clean antecedent, cooperation with police, and that he was served notice under Section 41A CrPC without being arrested. The trial court had taken …

Nitesh Kumar yadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The case arose from a complaint by Sumitra Devi alleging that Nitesh Kumar Yadav, accompanied by Vikash Kumar and others, threatened her family, set fire to her house, killed several livestock and caused a burn injury to her father‑in‑law. Both accused sought anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A(2) …

Amarnath @ Amarnath KaseraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amarnath Kasera, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No.92 of 2024) for an alleged offence under Section 365 of the Indian Penal Code, stemming from a dispute over a missing child at a Tilak ceremony. The petitioner claimed a clean record and argued that the informant’s …

VARIYA MAFATLAL HANSRAJversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by filing a petition under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, …

SIDDIKBHAI SIKANDERBHAI VOHRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, Siddikbai Sikanderbhai Vohra, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. The High Court examined …

VASUDEV BABUBHAI KAPADIYAversusPARITOSH KISHORBHAI JARIWALA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

Vasudev Kapadiya, the original complainant, appealed the acquittal of Paritosh Jariwala and another under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The Gujarat High Court referred to the …

SAGARversusTHE STATE OF HARYANA

2026 INSC 692Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant, a minor of 16½ years at the time, was charged with murder (IPC s.302) and related offences. The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) conducted a preliminary assessment under JJ Act 2015 s.15 and ordered that the case be transferred to the Children’s Court as an adult trial under s.18(3). The …

Ajhola Devi @ Ajholiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Ajhola Devi and Khushbu Kumari, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Kajraili P.S. Case No. 117 of 2025) where they were accused of murder under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, with the deceased alleged to have committed suicide under Section 306 IPC. The petitioners claimed …

Munna Yadav @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Munna Yadav, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, with 80 litres of liquor seized from a motorcycle. He contended that he neither owned nor was in possession of the seized …

Munna Yadav @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Yadav was named in an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for allegedly engaging in illegal liquor trade, with 60 litres of illicit liquor seized from a motorcycle. The petitioner contended that he neither owned nor was apprehended with the seized liquor and …

Amod Paswan @ Amod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amod Paswan and Sitaram Paswan, were implicated in a case (Mahua PS Case No. 136/2026) for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor, with 6.75 litres of IMFL seized. They contended that the liquor was recovered from a hut jointly occupied by family members and …

Congresi @ Sanjeet Sahni @ Sanjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Sahni, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 140 litres of liquor from a larger consignment of raw jawa on the banks of the Gandak River. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Guddu Kumar @ Guddu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Kumar was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 14.645 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. The petitioner contended that the motorcycle was not his and that his name was …

Arvind Bharti @ Arwindra BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Arvind Bharti and Shivam Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 3.9 litres of liquor recovered from a guard's room at a water tank, invoking sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul Yadav @ Rahul YadabversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 18.75 litres of liquor recovered. The recovery was made from a hut and not from the petitioner's physical …

Vikash Sah @ Vikash SawversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vikash Sah was granted bail in Cr. Misc. No. 29495/2026 with conditions requiring his presence in court, prohibition against tampering with evidence, and verification of his criminal antecedents. The bail order stipulated that if the petitioner concealed any criminal antecedent, the bail could be …

SABBU @ SIBTULLAH @ SHIBATULLAHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sabbu @ Sibtullah, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act for allegedly possessing 270.525 litres of illicit liquor seized from a pick‑up van he owned. He contended that the vehicle was rented to co‑accused and that he had no …

Raj Kumar Mandal @ ChhotelalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Mandal, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, with 3.55 litres recovered from a motorcycle he allegedly jointly occupied. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious physical …

RAJA SINGH @ ASHISH RAJversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Singh, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, after 321.84 litres of liquor were seized from a vehicle. The petitioner contended that he neither owned the …

Phulbabu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Phulbabu Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 342 litres of liquor from three vehicles. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the owner …

RahimversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahim, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing 2 litres of codeine syrup recovered from a scooty registered in his wife's name. The petitioner argued that his wife had already …

Paramjit SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Paramjit Singh, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, with 164.4 litres of liquor recovered from an electric auto rickshaw. The petitioner contended that he neither owned nor drove the vehicle and …

Chanda KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chanda Kumari, was not named in the FIR relating to an alleged illegal liquor trade under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that 3.250 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a motorcycle, not from the petitioner's physical …

Fulena SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Fulena Sahani, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal trading and manufacturing of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41 of the Excise Act, with 100 litres of country-made liquor recovered. He contended that the liquor was recovered from an open field by the riverbank, …

Sunny RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunny Raj, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 34.56 litres of liquor recovered from a pick‑up van. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the liquor was not …

Akash Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar Mishra, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 86.040 litres of liquor recovered. Counsel for the petitioner argued that the liquor was recovered from an open …

Rajeshwar Sahani @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajeshwar Sahani, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor, with 130.200 litres recovered from a motorcycle. The prosecution’s case relied on the testimony of a co-accused, and the recovered liquor was not found in the petitioner’s physical …

Gore Chaudhary @ Gorelal ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gore Chaudhary, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 47(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 35 litres of liquor recovered from a house jointly occupied by family members. The petitioner argued that the liquor …

Indal SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Indal Sahni and Ramesh Sahni were named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor, with 145 litres of country-made liquor recovered from an open area. The petitioners contended that the liquor was not in their conscious possession and that their names were based solely on …