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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 …

HEMANT PRATAP VISSANJI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Hemant Vissanji, sought to quash criminal proceedings under Section 304A IPC arising from the death of a complainant's son caused by a collapsing gate at the applicant's bungalow. The parties reconciled, with the complainant having previously accepted compensation of Rs.4,50,000 and …

HARDIK GIRISH GALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The applicant, Hardik Girish Gala, filed an application under Section 227 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking discharge from charges under Sections 353 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code arising from an alleged assault on a bus driver in 2016. The trial court had dismissed the discharge …

SAHILSHA @IRFANSHA CHINGISHA @AMINSHA BANWAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Gujarat High Court examined a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita filed by the accused, who faced charges of murder under Sections 103(1), 115(2), 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. The prosecution alleged …

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 …

MANJULABEN W/O KAMLESHKUMAR PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

Manjulaben, the wife of respondent No.2, filed a complaint under Sections 498‑A, 114 IPC and Sections 3 and 7 of the Dowry Prohibition Act alleging physical and mental harassment, dowry demand and abetment by respondents No.3‑5. The trial court acquitted the accused and the appellant appealed the …

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 …

SAGAR DATTATRAY PATANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar Dattatray Patange, accused No.2 in a case involving multiple IPC offences and sections of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, has been in judicial custody since 18 February 2021 without any charge being framed. The applicant sought regular bail, arguing that the …

NITIN BALASAHEB RAHATALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nitin Balasaheb Rahatal, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail for offences under sections 302, 326, 324, 323, 427, 504, 143, 147, 148 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code. During the pendency of this application, Accused No.1 was released on bail …

KOMAL SUNIL MORE @ KORIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Komal Sunil More, was convicted by a Special Judge in Pune for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, receiving a ten‑year rigorous imprisonment for the principal charge and lesser terms for other offences. She filed an interim application …

NITIN RAMESH KOTKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nitin Ramesh Kotkar, was charged under Sections 406, 420, 465, 468, 471, 474 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly cheating an informant by promising a flat and other benefits, obtaining Rs 1.80 crore through false biometric registration and fabricated documents, and failing …

SONU ANANTA JADHAV @ RAJversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Special Judge convicted Sonu Ananta Jadhav and co‑accused under IPC §§ 394, 506(2) read with § 34 and MCOC Act §§ 3(1)(ii), 3(2), 3(4), sentencing Jadhav to five years rigorous imprisonment on each count and a two‑year simple imprisonment, together with a total fine of Rs 15,30,000. Jadhav has …

VIVEK@VICKY RAJESH KHARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Vivek Rajesh Kharade, accused (Accused No. 7) in a Special MCOCA case for allegedly brandishing and firing a pistol in a public place on 20 June 2024. The applicant argued that …

SANDIPAN SUBIRKUMAR CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 26 of 2010 and related charge‑sheet for offences under IPC and the IT Act. The FIR arose from a civil dispute between the petitioner (former …

ROHIT KISHOR NIKALJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rohit Kishor Nikalje, filed a bail application in connection with FIR No. 76/2018 alleging offences under Section 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC, Section 4(25) of the Arms Act and Section 37(1) read with Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Vivek …

AAKASH RAJ PUROHITversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mr. Aakash Raj Purohit, sought bail in a criminal case (Sessions Case No.256 of 2021) involving multiple offences under the IPC, Maharashtra Police Act, Epidemic Diseases Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Although he had earlier been granted anticipatory bail, a …

VIJAY @ VIJESH KARSHANBHAI DHILA (AHIR)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Vijay @ Vijesh Karshanbhai Dhila, who was charged under IPC sections 465, 467, 468, 471 and 114 for alleged forgery of a land sale deed. The applicant …

JIMMY SATISHBHAI ASIJAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Jimmy Satishbhai Asija, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection against arrest in connection with an FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 409, 386, 120B and the Gujarat Money Lenders Act. The …

JITENDRASINH LALITSINH RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

42-RULE DISCHARGED @ FH

The applicant, a practising doctor, was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act for allegedly performing an illegal abortion on a minor victim and destroying related evidence. The victim, a girl aged between 16 and 18, had been sexually exploited by her landlord, became pregnant, …

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 …

ASHABEN MANSUKHBHAI HIRPARA (PATEL)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Aashaben Mansukhbhai Hirpara (Patel) who was charged under multiple IPC sections for an alleged conspiracy to blackmail the complainant with a nude video …

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 …

AJAY ATMARAM JADHAV @ MOHD. MUSTAFA SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ajay Atmaram Jadhav, was convicted of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2016. He has been in custody for more than twelve years, having previously been released on COVID bail and a furlough without any adverse conduct. The State …

JANNATUNNISA ABDUL SAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Kamruddin Nijamuddin Khan, was charged with murder, conspiracy and offences under the IPC and Arms Act, alleged to have been motivated by a grievance over an obscene video. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence such as CDRs, CCTV footage and the presence of the applicant …

JAYESH ANANTA JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jayesh Ananta Jadhav, who was charged under IPC sections 376, 376(2)(n), 376(2)(j) and POCSO sections 4, 6, 8 for alleged sexual offences against a minor. The prosecution alleged that the accused had a consensual relationship with the victim, …

LALAN DARSHANBHAI SHIRISHKUMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant sought anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, claiming he was falsely implicated in offences under the Act and the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the appellant, under the false pretext of marriage, had a …

VIKRAM ALIAS PINTU S/O RANCHHODBHAI PRABHATBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicant, Vikram alias Pintu, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashal of FIR No. I-11216025230265 registered for offences under the IPC and Gujarat Police Act. The FIR arose from a business dispute which the …

BHARATBHAI @ BHANO DAMJIBHAI LATHIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court considered a regular bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Bharatbai Lathiya, who was arrested for alleged involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy under Sections 8(C), 22(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The prosecution presented …

DILIPBHAI NATUBHAI RAJPUTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Dilipbhai Natubhai Rajput, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection against arrest in connection with an FIR (C.R. No. 11200019251315 of 2025) alleging offences under IPC sections 465, 467, 468, 471, …

AMITKUMAR S/O. RAJKUMAR JITRAWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered a regular bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for Amitkumar who was charged under IPC sections 406, 408, 409, 420, 120B and IT Act section 66(D) for a alleged fake online investment scheme. The applicant …

HIRAJI @ HIRLO HALUJI HAPAJI ZALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Hiraji Haluji Zala, was arrested on a non‑bailable warrant after failing to appear in a trial for offences including robbery, assault and criminal conspiracy. He had previously been released on regular bail but missed court dates due to personal reasons. The applicant filed a bail …

MUKESH LAXMAN GHOLAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mukesh Laxman Gholap applied for bail in a 2019 case involving IPC sections 75 and 302 and Arms Act sections 4(25) and (27). This was his third bail application; the first was withdrawn and the second was disposed. The State indicated it would examine six eyewitnesses within six months from 1 August …

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 …

Prasad Kashinath BadeversusThe State of Maharashtra

Partly Allowed

The applicant, a 19‑year‑old student, was charged under IPC sections 354‑D, 509, 323 and Section 12 of the POCSO Act for following, verbally abusing, and slapping a 17‑year‑old victim. The Special Judge rejected the applicant's discharge application, holding that the conduct attracted Section 12 of …

ATUL NAMDEO GHATKAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Atul Namdeo Ghatkamble, accused No.3 in Crime No.306 of 2024, which involved numerous offences under the IPC, Prevention of Corruption Act and Motor Vehicles Act. The applicant argued that all other nine accused had already been released on bail …

TARUN JUNJHUNWALA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Tarun Junjhunwala and Sanjay Kulkarni, sought to quash a criminal process issued against them under Section 420 read with Section 34 of the IPC, alleging that they were wrongly implicated in a cheating case filed by Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd. The complaint alleged that the …

NIKHIL NANDKISHORE KANUNGO AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner No.1, married to Respondent No.2, was alleged to have subjected her to mental and physical cruelty to extort Rs.2 crores for a flat, leading to an FIR under multiple IPC sections. After the FIR, the parties reached an amicable settlement, dissolved their marriage by mutual consent, and …

RAVIKANT PANDURANG RATHODversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Ravikant Pandurang Rathod, accused No.2 in a case (C.R. No. 893 of 2024) involving alleged cheating and fraud under Sections 406, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. 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 …

Pooja GandhiversusDevang Gandhi

Allowed

The applicant, wife of the respondent, filed a transfer application seeking to move the divorce petition pending in the Family Court, Belapur, to the Family Court, Bandra, on grounds of personal safety and convenience. She alleges that the respondent, a politically influential person, has lodged …

JAY JAGDISHBHAI GAJERAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Jay Jagdishbhai Gajera, filed a special criminal application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No. 11208051220813 registered in 2022 for offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 409, 454, 380, 114 and Section 135(1) of the Gujarat Police …

SHANTI SURESH PALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shanti Suresh Pal, a 76‑year‑old woman convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, filed an interim bail application pending her appeal. The prosecution’s case relied on circumstantial evidence, a memorandum statement leading to the recovery of a hammer, and an …

GODFREY THOMAS ALVARESversusTHE NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY AND ANR

Disposed Off

Godfrey Thomas Alvares, accused in an NIA case for organized human trafficking, suffered a serious cardiac ailment while in custody and applied for interim bail, which was rejected by the Special Judge. He filed Interim Application No.2309/2026 challenging the bail denial, arguing that his health …

SHAHBAJ FARUKH PATEL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The appellants, Shahbaj Farukh Patel & Ors., appealed against an order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Panvel, which had rejected their applications for discharge in a Special (Atrocity) case involving multiple IPC, SC/ST Act and Arms Act offences. The appellants sought to withdraw the appeal for …

ABHIJEET SANJAY KULKARNI AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Abhijeet Sanjay Kulkarni and another accused in a case involving alleged cheating of investors amounting to Rs.6.22 crore, charged under Sections 406, 409, 420, 468, 471 of the IPC, Sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of …

SAVANI VINODBHAI BABUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

The appellant, the original complainant under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Ahmedabad. The trial court had acquitted the accused on charges under various sections of the Indian Penal …

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 …

BHURSINH @ BHURIYO @ BHULRIYA SHAITH BHAVANSINH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Bhursinh Shaikh, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 454, 457, 380, 114, 120(B) and 411. The State opposed bail, arguing the gravity of the offences and the applicant's …

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 …

JAY @ JACKIE MANOJBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Jay @ Jackie Manojbhai Chauhan applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under IPC sections 302 (murder), 363 (kidnapping) and 120B (criminal conspiracy). The applicant had already filed two earlier bail …

MANOJ KUMAR SHREERAM PODDARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Kartik Ravikumar, who was charged under Sections 406, 409, 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly cheating a complainant by promising a Rs.20 crore loan and misappropriating advance payments of Rs.96 lakh. …

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 …

MRS. HETAL SHARAD PARMARversusMR. SHARAD DHIRAJLAL PARMAR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Hetal Parmar, appealed an ex parte decree of dissolution of marriage granted by the Family Court under Section 13(1)(i-a) and (i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on grounds of desertion and cruelty. She claimed she was unable to defend the petition because her advocate failed to …

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 …

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 …

SANTOKI SHANTANU VITTHALBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, owners of glass and steel businesses, were charged in an FIR for allegedly facilitating the migration of 18 of their workers in an Eicher container to Uttar Pradesh during the COVID‑19 lockdown, violating Sections 269, 308, 188 and 417 of the IPC and Section 51(b) of the Disaster …

JAYESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI BALARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Jayeshbhai Govindbhai Balar, was granted regular bail in 2012 for an FIR filed in 2008 under Sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the IPC. The bail order imposed conditions that he could not leave Gujarat without court permission and had to surrender his passport. After …

ARVINDBHAI TULSIDAS SADHUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant Arvinbhai TulsiDas Sadhu filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release in connection with FIR C.R. No. 143/2014 alleging offences of rape, criminal intimidation and cyber offences under the IPC and IT Act. The State …

MOHMAD JAVID ABDULKADAR DHOBI (MOHMAD JAVID ABDULKADAR DHOBI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Mohmad Javid Abdulkar Dhobi, who was implicated in a forgery case (IPC Sections 465, 467, 468, 471, 447, 120B) arising from alleged manipulation of a …

SUHAILUDDIN MOHAMMEDABDUL MOATI SAIYEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a computer operator, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a FIR alleging offences under several IPC sections including cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy. The State opposed bail, citing the seriousness …

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 …

MANISH @MANISHBHAI GHEVARCHAND SHAH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, three individuals, were implicated in a case registered as Crime No.1015 of 2024 under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120‑B of the Indian Penal Code. They filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The State counsel submitted a summary report against …

PRAVESH ANANDPRAKASH SHARMA AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, members of the Sharma family, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No.155 of 2024 registered at Bhayander Police Station for offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC, alleging that the in‑laws had subjected the wife (Respondent No.2) to mental and …

RAM NIVAS VENGALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ram Nivas Vengala, was arrested on 19 June 2024 in connection with a fraud case involving 14 accused, where he is accused No.4. The prosecution alleged that other accused induced investors and that the applicant transferred the proceeds to other accounts, but no specific allegation of …

SURESH @ BALASAHEB BAPURAO SATPUTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant Suresh Satpute was convicted by a Sessions Court for murder under IPC s.302, sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine. He appealed, arguing that the prosecution relied solely on circumstantial evidence without proving motive, the "last seen together" theory, or the authenticity of the …

KESHAV KUMAR SHASHI BHUSHAN SINHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC for an alleged cheating offence punishable under IPC Section 420 and IT Act Sections 66(c) and 66(d). The complainant alleged that the applicant received Rs 7,88,900 transferred to his bank account in 2019 after being deceived by a …

VICKY ANANDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The husband filed an anticipatory bail application under section 438 of the CrPC in connection with FIR No. 642 of 2024 alleging offences including cruelty (498-A), assault (323), criminal breach of trust (420), forgery (468) and others. The wife alleged physical and mental cruelty, theft of golden …

PRAVINKUMAR BASANTILAL CHORDIA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants were charged under Section 354 IPC for allegedly breaking a garage, insulting, and threatening the complainant on 30 May 2019. The complainant (Respondent No.2) later reached an amicable settlement with the applicants and consented to the quashing of the FIR. The court examined …

DAULAT P. KALAGversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Daulat Pandurang Kadalag was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Khed‑Rajgurunagar, of murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine. He has been in custody since March 2012, amounting to more than fourteen years, and his appeal has not been heard for over ten …

ASHOK HARISHCHANDRA DIWATEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioner Ashok Harishchandra Diwate filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash FIR No. 0934/2021 and the accompanying charge sheet for offences under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code. The petition was taken out of turn at the request of the petitioner's counsel. …

MEENA DAMODAR PANDHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Meena Damodar Pandhare applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged tampering of city survey maps and providing false maps under the RTI Act, charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code including fraud, forgery and criminal conspiracy. The prosecution alleged that she knowingly …

MITALBEN NIKUNJBHAI TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Mitalben Nikunjbai Trivedi, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under IPC Sections 420 and 120B after a charge‑sheet was filed. The State opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of the crime and risk of flight. The Court …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMULUBHA JIVABHAI DHANDHAL

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

The State of Gujarat appealed to the Gujarat High Court against the acquittal of two constables, Mulubha Jivabhai Dhandhal and an associate, who were charged under IPC Sections 224, 225A, 202 and 120B for facilitating the escape of a prisoner. The trial court had convicted three other accused but …

JESINGBHAI NANJIBHAI DAMORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR alleging cheating and related offences under several IPC sections. The State opposed bail, alleging the applicant impersonated a teacher to obtain a loan. The court examined …

AMIT MAHINDARSINGH SONIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant Amit Mahindrasinh Soni filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and IT Act Section 66(D). The State opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of …

YUSUBHA @ YASHWANTSINH RAGHUBHA RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 11198001201657, alleging that the deceased’s suicide was caused by harassment, financial disputes, and alleged occult practices by the respondents. The FIR listed offences under Sections 306, 406, 120B, 323, 504, 506(2) and 114 of the IPC. The Court …

MADHABI PURI BUCHversusSAPAN SHRIVASTAVA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, former SEBI officers and later BSE officials, challenged an order of a Special Judge that had directed registration of an FIR against them under IPC sections 166A(b), 120B, 420, 409 and PC Act sections 7 and 13 for allegedly failing to prevent the illegal listing of Cals Refineries …

RAJNIKANT @ BUNTY MOHAN GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rajnikant @ Bunty Mohan Gaikwad, was charged under IPC sections 384, 341, 342 read with Section 34 and MCOCA sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2) and 3(4) for allegedly extorting Rs.15,000 from an informant on 3 January 2023. The informant claimed the accused forced him to transfer money via …

RAJESH KUNVERJI GALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case where an FIR was lodged 18 years after an alleged forgery of a 1991 affidavit related to a shop sale in 1997. The complainant alleged that the affidavit contained a non‑existent …

JOASH CHRISTOPHER ASIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, a motorcyclist, was involved in an accident with Respondent No.2, a pedestrian, resulting in minor injuries. Both parties settled the civil claim through the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and a Lok Adalat award, with the petitioner paying compensation. Respondent No.2 filed an …

ASHOK MAHADEV THORATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, accused of murder and offences under Sections 302, 201 r/w 34 IPC, was arrested on 22 December 2023 and denied bail by the Sessions Court. He sought regular bail, arguing that a co-accused (Accused No.5) with similar allegations had been released on bail, invoking the principle of …

INDRESH KUMR SHITLA PRASAD JAYANTRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mr. Indresh Kumar Shitla Prasad Jayantri, who is accused of murdering his wife under Section 302 of the IPC. The applicant had been in custody for over four years without charges being framed, and his counsel argued that his prolonged detention …

MANUBHA @ VANRAJSINH BACHUBHA ZALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Manubha @ Vanrajsinh Bachubha Zala and another, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving IPC offences of assault, grievous hurt, and intimidation. They had previously been released on bail but failed to appear …

PARMESHBHAI HAVAJIBHAI BARANDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Parmeshbhai Havajivb... applied for successive regular bail under Section 483 of the BNSS after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under IPC Sections 394, 397 and 114. He had been in custody since 23‑April‑2026 and claimed he played no vital role in the alleged robbery, stating he was a mason …

JAVERBHAI MERUBHAI KANANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners Javerbhai Merubhai Kanani & ors. applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR (C.R. No.11192019260100 of 2026) alleging forgery and related offences under IPC sections 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B). The …

PRANAV SHRIGOPAL KABRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

These are two anticipatory bail applications before the Bombay High Court. Anticipatory Bail Application No. 599 of 2024 was filed by Pranav Shrigopal Kabra under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre-arrest bail in Crime No. 70 of 2024 dated 29.01.2024 registered …

ANIKET RAJENDRA KUSKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Aniket R. Kuskar was convicted in a case involving offences under the IPC (sections 323, 354(B), 376(2)(N), 420, 504, 506) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He was alleged to have deceived a woman about marrying her while already married, leading to sexual intercourse and extortion. The …

RITESH SHYAM PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ritesh Shyam Patel, sought bail in a case registered under Section 376(2)(n) of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, stemming from a relationship with a minor who later married him after attaining majority. The prosecution narrated that the minor eloped with the applicant, was …

FARUKHBHAI HISAMUDDIN VAZIFDARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners Farukhbai Hisamuddin Vazifdar & Anr. applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR alleging offences under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 55 of the BNSS (corresponding to IPC 406, 409 and 34) and a related …

NEERAJ GUPTAversusPARDEEP KUMAR BANSAL & ORS.

2026 INSC 660Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant Neeraj Gupta filed a private complaint alleging that his father died after an altercation with the respondents, leading to a criminal proceeding under sections 302 IPC. The complaint was taken up by a Judicial Magistrate First Class under Section 156(3) CrPC, and the magistrate …

CHANDRIKABEN KISHOR DAFDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT & ANR.

2026 INSC 665Disposed off

Chandrikaben Kishor Dafda appealed against the High Court's refusal to quash a criminal case initiated for allegedly suppressing her spouse's property in an election affidavit filed for the 2015 municipal councillor election. The trial magistrate had taken cognizance under Section 125A of the …

PARVEEN KUMAR @ PARVEEN CHAUHANversusSTATE OF HARYANA & ORS.

2026 INSC 667Appeal(s) allowed

Parveen Kumar was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2009. In 2022 he applied for remission under the 2002 Haryana remission policy, which required the Governor’s approval under Article 161 of the Constitution, but his application was rejected on the ground that the later 2008 …

HARSHADBHAI CHHITUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered applications under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash FIR No. I‑68 of 2012, which alleged offences of forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy relating to a disputed piece of land claimed by the Ramji Mandir …

KARAN @ KALIYO @ BIHARI DAYANAND BHARTIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Karan @ Kaliyo @ Bihari Dayanand Bharti, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge-sheet was filed for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Gujarat Police Act. The State opposed bail, citing …

JITENDRABHAI CHIMANLAL PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered applications under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash FIR No. I‑68 of 2012, which alleged offences of forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy relating to a disputed piece of land claimed by the Ramji Mandir …

PRALHAD NARHARI RUPNARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Pralhad Narhari Rupnar, convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for the death of his wife, filed an interim application under Section 389 of the CrPC seeking suspension of his life sentence and bail while his appeal is pending. The applicant argued that the conviction was perverse, relying solely …

AMAN PRAKATSINGH JATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The Special Court convicted Chetan Yashwantrao Pagare and Aman Prakatsingh Jat for kidnapping, ransom demand and murder of 22‑year‑old Vipin Bafna, imposing death sentences. The State sought confirmation of the death penalty, while the appellants challenged the conviction on grounds of insufficient …

CHETAN YASHWANTRAO PAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Special Court convicted Chetan Yashwantrao Pagare and Aman Prakatsingh Jat for kidnapping, ransom demand and murder of 22‑year‑old Vipin Bafna, imposing death sentences. The State sought confirmation of the death penalty, while the appellants challenged the conviction on grounds of insufficient …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusCHETAN YASHWANTRAO PAGARE AND ANR.

Allowed

The Special Court convicted Chetan Yashwantrao Pagare and Aman Prakatsingh Jat for kidnapping, ransom demand and murder of 22‑year‑old Vipin Bafna, imposing death sentences. The State sought confirmation of the death penalty, while the appellants challenged the conviction on grounds of insufficient …

Rama Bipin PandeyversusBipin Prabhakar Pandey

Allowed

The wife, Rama Bipin Pandey, applied to transfer her divorce proceedings from the CJSD Vasai to the CJSD Kalyan, arguing that the long journey from Washim and lack of a male escort made attendance at Vasai impracticable, especially as she also faces domestic‑violence and Section 498A criminal …

SHASHANK RAJENDRA HAGAWANE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioners, Shashank Rajendra Hagawane and another, filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of FIR No. 332/2025 and the related charge‑sheet for offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 506(2) and 34. The FIR …

DINKAR MALHARI KOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dinkar Malhari Koli, was charged under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for a murder case registered at Khed Police Station, Pune. He filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No. 2530 of 2026) seeking release on bail. After hearing, the applicant’s counsel, Mr. Yash …

MAHESHBHAI JIVABHAI PATELversusJASHUBHAI MANGABHAI PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Jasubhai Mangabhai Patel and another under Sections 306 r/w 114 IPC, alleging they abetted the suicide of Kiritbhai. The prosecution relied on alleged threats recorded in the deceased's diary and writings on his shirt, but the trial court found the …

STATE OF GUJARATversusJASUBHAI MANGABHAI PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Jasubhai Mangabhai Patel and another under Sections 306 r/w 114 IPC, alleging they abetted the suicide of Kiritbhai. The prosecution relied on alleged threats recorded in the deceased's diary and writings on his shirt, but the trial court found the …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusKALU RAM AND OTHERS

2026 INSC 653

The deceased, a 20‑year‑old CA final student, was killed when his roommate's car struck a truck that had been left stationary on a dark road without any warning lights or signs. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held that the negligence lay with the truck driver for leaving the vehicle unattended, …

HEMAL BIPIN PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who are in‑laws of Respondent No.2, challenged the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's order rejecting their applications for discharge in a criminal case (CC No.1283/PW/2020). The FIR alleged only that the in‑laws urged the respondent to seek divorce and contained no other …

MANISHBHAI MAHESHBHAI CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Manishbhai Maheshbhai Chaudhary, sought quashment of an FIR registered under Sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC, alleging that he had no role in the suicide of the complainant’s son. The FIR arose from a land‑dispute involving a …

RAMUBHAI KADAKIYABHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Ramubhai Kadakiya Par​mar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences including murder, attempt to murder and other IPC charges. The State opposed bail citing the seriousness of the crimes. The Court examined factors such as the …

PRAKASH ARVINDBHAI SORTHIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The de facto complainant filed an FIR alleging that his wife's death resulted from a pothole on a National Highway, invoking Sections 304 and 304A IPC against officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The respondents sought to quash the FIR, arguing that the NHAI officials are …

SAJJU @ BIJU MATHEW PILLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants were convicted for a bank dacoity under Sections 395 read with 397 and 342 read with 34 of the IPC, based primarily on a test identification parade. The prosecution alleged that the accused, armed with weapons, robbed a bank on 12 December 1995. The defense argued that the …

VISHWESHWAR @ RAMESH BADRI MAHESHWARI @ VAIGANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vishweshwar, was charged under Sections 376(2), 354, 354-A, 506 of the IPC and Sections 5(l), 6, 7, 8 of the POCSO Act in a special POCSO case. He had already filed four bail applications before the trial court and sought a fifth bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

AMIT NAGOJI POTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amit Nagoji Pote, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving alleged murder, attempt to murder and conspiracy (IPC Sections 302, 201, 120‑B read with 34). The applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the …

PANKAJ PRABHAKAR BAVISKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Pankaj Prabhakar Baviskar, was arrested for alleged fraud involving investment schemes and charged under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 sections 3 and 4. He has been in custody for over two years without trial, despite the …

BHAU NANA CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bhau Nana Chavan, was arrested in a case involving offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 read with 34 of the IPC and sought bail under Section 439 of the CrPC. The trial court granted bail on 3 February 2024, conditioning the applicant to deposit Rs.5 lakh within two months. The …

DINESH SHANKAR RAO KUNDAN AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash FIR No. C.R. No.7 of 2018 registered at Vishrambaug Police Station for alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 465, 468, 471, 472 read with 34, alleging diversion of funds with K.K. Enterprises. The respondents contended that the …

FAIZAL ANSAR KAPADIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Faizal Ansar Kapadia, who was charged under several IPC sections, the Arms Act and the Gujarat Police Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely …

BASANT KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU. PRIN. SECY. HOME DEPTT. LKO. AND ANOTHER

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits/Granted

The applicant, Basant Kumar Singh, sought cancellation of a bail order dated 22‑12‑2023 that had been granted to the opposite party No. 2 in a case under IPC sections 387, 427 and 506. The request was based on an alleged assault by the bailee on an informant, resulting in a gun‑shot injury, for …

SPECIAL POLICE ESTABLISHMENTversusKAMTA PRASAD MISHRA AND OTHERS

2026 INSC 644Dismissed

The Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Madhya Pradesh, constituted under the 1947 Act to investigate corruption‑related offences, was directed by the High Court to disclose information sought by a Town Inspector under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI). The appellant argued that a 2011 …

RASIK DHANABHAI MALKIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Rasik Dhanabhai Malkiya, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 504, 506(2), 120(B) and 114. The State opposed bail, citing the gravity of the alleged …

RADHIKKUMAR JAYANTIBHAI DHAMELIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Radhikkumar Jayantibhai Dhameliya, filed a successive regular bail application under Section 483 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after a charge sheet was filed for offences under Sections 61, 316(3), 318(4), 336(3), 338 and 340(2) of the Indian Penal Code. He had been in custody …

NARAYAN YAJINDAR BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Narayan Yajindar Bhosale was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murdering his daughter by pouring kerosene on her and setting her ablaze, allegedly over a dowry dispute following her inter‑caste marriage. After serving more than twelve years in custody, he filed an interim bail …

MOHAMMED JAKIR HUSSAIN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mohammed Jakir Hussain Shaikh, has been in jail for two years on alleged charges under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. He filed a criminal bail application, but his counsel sought to withdraw the application, requesting liberty to re‑file after fifteen months if the trial is not …

MANOJ ANKUSH GAWALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Manoj Ankush Gawali, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under IPC Sections 302, 323 and 34. He had previously been granted regular bail in March 2018, but failed to appear for trial, leading to a non‑bailable warrant and his …

SATISH KRISHNA PUJARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Krishna Pujari appealed against his conviction in CBI Special Cases 35/2011 and 36/2012, where he was found guilty of several IPC offences and sentenced to up to three years imprisonment. He sought suspension of the substantive sentence pending final disposal of the appeal, arguing that he …

TULSIDAS MADANLAL TAHILIANI(TAHILIANI)( AS PER CHARGE SHEET)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, senior engineers, sought to quash FIR No. I-96 of 2019 and related charge sheet under Sections 306 and 34 IPC, alleging that the deceased's suicide note did not constitute abetment under Section 107 IPC. They invoked the inherent jurisdiction of Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

ANKIT GOVINDBHAI RABARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Ankit Govindbhai Rabari, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR (C.R. No.11196003260089) alleging offences under IPC Sections 406, 420 and 114. The State opposed the bail, citing the seriousness of the …

NARESHBHAI JASHUBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicants filed a miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of Criminal Cases Nos. 6307 of 2017 and 9971 of 2018 arising from FIR I‑144 of 2016 and charge‑sheets for offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 201 and 114 of …

STATE OF GUAJRATversusKAILASHGIRI RAMGIRI GOSWAMI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed under Section 378(1)(3) of the CrPC against the acquittal of Kailashgiri Ramgiri Goswami by the Additional Sessions Judge, Gondal, who found insufficient evidence to sustain charges under Sections 363 and 366 of the IPC. The prosecution relied on the testimony of …

MAHESHBHAI CHANABHAI KHUNTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No.11213016200424 dated 30‑04‑2020, which alleged offences under IPC sections 448, 323, 504, 114 and SC/ST Act sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(v). They claimed the FIR was filed out of vengeance after the complainant was removed from the post of Sarpanch and …

JAYESHBHAI DALABHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Jayeshbhai Dalabhai Chauhan, was arrested in connection with FIR C.R. No. I/170/2013 for alleged offences under IPC Sections 197, 465 and 468. He filed an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the BNSS, claiming he had been in custody since 4 December 2025 and that he did …

SAHIL ABDULSATTAR MANSURI & ORS.versusSAFIMAHAMAD FAFIRBHAI MANSURI & ORS.

2026 INSC 626

The father of the appellants filed a criminal complaint in 2007 alleging that while on Haj pilgrimage the accused forged his signature and created bogus partition and sale deeds to insert their names into revenue records. Despite multiple orders, the investigation stalled, case papers were lost, and …

HITEN RAMESHBHAI VASANTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Hiten Rameshbhai Vasant, was granted anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 465, 467, 468, 471, 120(B) and 114 of the Indian Penal Code, with a condition that he not leave India without court permission and that his passport be deposited with the trial …

ASHOK SHANKAR KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Ashok Shankar Kharat, convicted under Sections 386 and 387 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment, applied for bail pending his criminal appeal. He had served about half of his sentence and his wife was critically ill with necrotizing …

VIKRAMBHAI @PINTU LAKSHMANBHAI JESANGBHAI RAJPUTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Vikrambhai @Pintu Lakshmanbhai Jesangbhai Rajput challenged his conviction under IPC sections 341, 354, 323, 114 and 354(A)(1)(i). The applicant claimed he had settled with the complainant, Ushaben, and therefore the proceedings should be closed. A coordinate bench order dated 08‑05‑2026 had already …

DILJIT SINGH MANJIT SINGH LABANAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Diljit Singh Manjit Singh Labana, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a FIR alleging assault, stabbing and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The incident involved a sudden scuffle between the applicant, his co‑accused …

HUSSAIN NABIULLAH SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Alkasim @ Nawab Sajid Siddiqui was charged under Sections 109, 115(2), 352, 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for assaulting a victim with a knife, causing simple injuries. The Sessions Court had refused bail, prompting an appeal to the Bombay High Court. The prosecution argued …

ALKASIM @ NAWAB SAJID SIDDIQUIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Alkasim @ Nawab Sajid Siddiqui was charged under Sections 109, 115(2), 352, 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for assaulting a victim with a knife, causing simple injuries. The Sessions Court had refused bail, prompting an appeal to the Bombay High Court. The prosecution argued …

GOUR ACHARJEversusTHE STATE OF TRIPURA & ORS.

2026 INSC 535Dismissed

The appellant, Gour Acharjee, was convicted for the murder of his wife Soma Acharjee, who died after being subjected to severe dowry-related torture. The prosecution alleged that Soma was beaten, sustaining head and chest injuries, and subsequently hanged to simulate suicide, while the defence …

HITESH @ HITESH KUMAR AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Disposed off/Decided on merits

Petitioners Hitesh Kumar and six others filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking quash of an FIR dated 29‑08‑2025 (Crime No. 50 of 2025) alleging offences under sections 85, 115(2), 352, 351(3), 64 and 82 of the Indian Penal Code, the Dowry Prohibition Act and other statutes, and also …

SUPRIYA BHANCHANDRA SANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, a 63‑year‑old senior citizen convicted under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, filed an interim application seeking permission to travel to the United States to care for her ailing daughter‑in‑law. The appeal against her conviction had been admitted by the High Court on 19 July …

SRIversusSTATE REP. BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, Q BRANCH, RAMANATHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU

2026 INSC 516Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant, a Sri Lankan national named Ranjan, was arrested in 2021 and charged under multiple statutes for allegedly being the absconding accused "Sri" (A‑5) involved in a conspiracy to revive the banned LTTE. The prosecution’s case rested solely on the belated testimonies of two witnesses who …

RAMBALAKversusSTATE OF U.P.

2026 INSC 511Appeal(s) allowed

Rambalak was charged under IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 471. The Allahabad High Court rejected his second bail application and, while exercising its bail jurisdiction, directed the trial court to issue summons under CrPC ss.62 and 69 and to take coercive measures against persons delaying the …

LAKHAN SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Lakhan Singh in a 2014 FIR alleging misappropriation of scholarship funds, with charges under IPC sections 409, 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B. The applicant contended that the charge‑sheet was filed without solid …

MOHD TAHIR @ TEHRIRversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Mohd. Tahir @ Tehrir, filed a second bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 465 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 109, 127(2), 115(2), 351(3) and 352 of the IPC, alleging assault causing serious injury. The first bail application had been rejected. The applicant …

RAMAKANT AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

The applicants filed a Section 528 BNSS application seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Complaint No. 07 of 2018) for alleged rape and offences under the POCSO Act, claiming the complaint lacked a medical report and was filed out of personal enmity. The court noted that summons were issued in …

DEEPAK KUMAR SAHU AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellants filed a criminal appeal seeking to quash a summoning order dated 14 January 2026 issued by the Special Judge under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case arising from alleged offences under several IPC and SC/ST Act provisions. The …

SHER SINGH @ SHER BAHADUR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Sher Singh, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Case No. 9422 of 2022) pending before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Etah, which involved offences under Sections 420 and 120‑B of the …

SMT SUSHMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Smt Sushma filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Criminal Case No. 3034 of 2024) arising from an alleged fraud under IPC Section 420 and the Price Chits and Money Circulation Scheme Act. The applicant admitted that …

SANOJversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Sanoj, accused in a murder case (Crime No. 374 of 2025) under IPC sections 103(1), 238(Ka), 3(5) BNS and Arms Act sections 4, 25, 27, 35. The applicant argued that he was not named in the FIR, that the eyewitness statements were …

SHAHANWAZ ALAM @ RAJAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Shahanwaz Alam, sought bail in a murder case (Crime No.101 of 2025) alleging that he was falsely implicated and that the offence should fall under Section 105 of the IPC rather than Section 103. The prosecution presented three eyewitnesses and CCTV footage showing the applicant …

ARYAN GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Aryan Gupta, who was charged under Sections 147, 352, 336, 308 and 326 of the Indian Penal Code in a case registered as Crime No.22 of 2024. The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated, noting that his name does not appear in the FIR and …

NEERAJ JAUHARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Neeraj Jauhari filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a 27‑April‑2026 order of the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Agra, which had issued non‑bailable warrants against the accused in State v. Pooran (Session Case No. 1921 of 2022). The applicant argued that the order should be …

BRIJBHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for the accused Brijbhan, who was lodged in a case under Sections 2(b)(1) and 3(1) of the U.P. Gangster and Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act. The applicant claimed innocence, …

KAMRAN SHAHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Kamran Shah, who was arrested in connection with a 2019 case involving alleged counterfeiting of clothing and related offences under the IPC, Copyright Act and Trademark …

SMT ROOBIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Smt. Roobi, who was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 469 of 2023) involving multiple IPC offences including rioting, assault, and attempt to murder, as well …

ARUN KUMAR SINHAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant sought quashing of the trial court's order rejecting his application under Section 528 BNSS (equivalent to Section 311 CrPC) for further cross‑examination of a child victim in a POCSO case. The High Court examined whether the power to recall a witness could be exercised when the …

ARVIND KUMAR AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellants Arvind Kumar and two others appealed against a summoning order under Section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, claiming no caste‑based abuse was alleged against them in the FIR or statements. The FIR and police statements attributed the alleged beating, caste‑based …

JAINULversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Jainul in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 16734 of 2026, relating to Crime No. 442 of 2025 under Sections 103(1), 238 of the Indian Penal Code and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The applicant was not named in the FIR but was mentioned as an …

SANNI CHAUDHARY ALIAS GOLAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Sanni Chaudhary alias Gola, who had been in custody since 24 March 2026 for alleged assault under IPC sections 109, 118, 191 and a B.N.S. provision. The applicant claimed false implication, noting that the FIR did not name him, the …

SUJEET @ LALUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Sujeet @ Lalu, accused of murder, causing disappearance of evidence and common intention under IPC sections 302, 201 and 34. The applicant argued that the FIR was lodged late, the eyewitness statement was omitted, and the police allegedly planted …

MANOJ KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Manoj Kumar, the husband of a murder victim, applied for bail in a trial concerning the killing of his wife and her daughter. The prosecution alleged that six persons, including the accused, shot the deceased, while the applicant claimed he was falsely implicated and was not present at the scene. …

VISHAL @ TIGER GAUTAM AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Vishal Gautam and two others who were arrested in connection with a case involving alleged theft of a generator set, an attempt to fire on an informant causing a …

ABHINAYversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Abhinay, who was implicated in Crime No.143 of 2026 under several IPC sections, though his name was not originally in the FIR and no specific role or weapon was linked to him. The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated and had no …

NARESH NISHADversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Naresh Nishad, who is charged under Sections 302 and 504 IPC for allegedly scuffling with and threatening to kill the deceased, whose body was later found. The applicant argued that there is no eye‑witness, no weapon recovered, and that …

JAY PRAKASH SINGH AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a Section 482 Cr.P.C. application seeking to quash a criminal complaint (Case No.20290 of 2021) involving offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The complainant, who is the husband’s wife, had settled the dispute …

MUKESH KUMAR AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Criminal Case No. 312 of 2025) arising from a FIR containing offences under Sections 147, 308, 427, 506, 323, 336 and 498‑A IPC. A compromise deed dated 26‑08‑2025 was filed and verified by …

SURJAN LAL VERMA AND 9 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellants filed a criminal appeal seeking to quash the summoning and cognizance order dated 08-08-2025 and the entire proceedings of Sessions Case No. 1455 of 2025, which arose from Crime No. 124 of 2025 under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled …

PALLAVI SANJAY RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pallavi Sanjay Raut, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged on 31 December 2025 alleging offences under Sections 406, 420 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a business dispute over oil supply with the complainant. The alleged incidents occurred between 1 …

ROHIT CHATURVEDIversusSTATE OF UTTARAKHAND & OTHERS

2026 INSC 490Disposed off

The petitioner, Rohit Chaturvedi, was convicted for murder under Sections 120B and 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2007. After serving more than twenty‑two years, he sought premature release, which was recommended by the Uttarakhand State Government but rejected by the Ministry of Home …

DHIRAJKUMAR JAYANTIBHAI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The original complainant filed an application under Section 483(3) of the BNSS, 2023 seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to three accused who were alleged to have received large sums of money for procuring Canadian visas. The FIR, registered on 10.08.2024, charged the accused under …

MANOJ GUPTA @ KULDEEP GUPTA AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, a husband and his in‑laws, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS (inherent jurisdiction) seeking to quash the order dated 08‑01‑2025 and the subsequent proceedings under Sections 12, 18, 19 and 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, issued by the …

KHADAK SINGH @ ARJUNversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Khadak Singh, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 140 of 2024) alleging offences under several IPC sections, the B.N.S Act and the POCSO Act. The Special Judge (POCSO) had already concluded the trial and delivered a conviction on 30 September 2025. The State's brief …

RAJESH JAIN AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the chargesheet and criminal proceedings (Case No. 3261 of 2017) relating to offences under Sections 147, 354, 354A, 323, 504 and 506 IPC. The parties had amicably settled the dispute, a compromise was recorded and …

LALDHAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Laldhar Yadav, accused under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC for murder, applied for bail after being in custody since November 2022. The first bail application was rejected on the ground that he was the main accused. The applicant argued that most prosecution witnesses had already been examined and …

SHOBHNATH @ SHOBHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Shobhnath, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 239 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 352, 351(3), 64(2)(M) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 5J(II)/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant’s counsel argued that the trial court had already acquitted the …

SHOAIB AKHTAR @ BADSHAHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 140001 of 2023) that were based on a compromise in a case involving offences under Sections 420, 406 and 379 IPC. The High Court noted that the parties had been directed to appear …

VARIS ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a criminal case (State v. Varis and others) involving offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, on the ground that the parties had reached a compromise dated …

BHANU ALIAS MANU ALIAS RISHABH CHAURASIYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Bhanu alias Manu alias Rishabh Chaurasiya, filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the criminal proceedings, charge‑sheet and cognizance order in Crime No. 0132 of 2024, which involved offences under Sections 498‑A, 354, 323, 504, 506, 376 of the IPC and …

SAMIRUDDINversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Samiruddin, appealed under Section 14-A(1) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act seeking to quash a summoning order and the proceedings arising from a FIR that alleged offences including criminal intimidation (Section 351(3) BNS) and a scheduled caste/tribe offence (Section …

WASIMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Wasim in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 8560 of 2026, relating to a 2013 case (Cr. No. 515 of 2013) with charges under IPC sections 364, 394, 302, 201 and 411. The applicant was not originally named in the FIR but later appeared in …

CHIRANJIV PRASADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Chiranjiv Prasad appealed a Family Court maintenance order directing him to pay Rs 10,000 per month to his wife (opposite party no.3) from July 2019 to February 2024. The wife had left the marital home in 2018, later obtained a government teaching job in February 2024, and the husband argued that …

ASHUTOSH THAKURversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Ashutosh Thakur, was arrested in connection with a loan fraud case (Crime No. 988 of 2018) alleging forged documents and money transfers, though he was not named in the FIR. He sought bail, claiming no criminal history, no direct involvement, and that he had already returned the …