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ISHAN UPADHAYAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Ishan Upadhaya, accused in Crime No. 265 of 2026 under sections 89, 238, 61(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated in a case involving the death of a newborn at his hospital, noting that the victim’s …

RAJU MANJHIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Raju Manjhi, sought bail in a murder case (S.C.No.519 of 2026) where he was not named in the FIR but eye‑witness statements implicated him. The applicant argued that the witnesses’ statements were recorded after a delay, were doubtful, and that he had no prior criminal record and was …

RAJESHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Rajesh filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal case (Crime No.153 of 2025) alleging involvement under several IPC sections. No counsel appeared for the applicant or the informant, though the State's A.G.A. was present. The court observed that the passage of time had …

GAARAD NISHADversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Gaarad Nishad, who was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 89 of 2026) involving alleged assault, use of a country‑made pistol and iron rod, and injuries to the complainant. The applicant claimed innocence, alleging false implication …

JASVEER SINGH YADAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicants filed an urgent application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to record a compromise in a criminal case involving offences under sections 147, 148, 307, 323 and 506 IPC. The court noted that the parties had already reached a compromise but had not filed the deed before the trial …

LOKESH @ TAUSIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Lokesh @ Tausi, who is charged under IPC sections 354 Ka, 354 Kha, 376 AB and POCSO Act sections 5M/6, 9M/10 for alleged indecent acts with a minor. The applicant claimed false implication and no prior criminal record, while the State …

SUSHMA GIRI AND 36 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the CrPC by Sushma Giri and 36 co‑accused who were named in FIR No. 36 of 2021 for offences under numerous IPC sections, the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act and the Prevention of Damages to Public …

PAPPU MET @ PAPPUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The Allahabad High Court, exercising its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227, disposed of four writ petitions concerning systemic delays in criminal trials and non‑compliance with bail‑surety directions. In Pappu Met’s case, the court modified the bail order, reducing the personal bond to Rs …

DR. SHASHI BALA BHADANA AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quash of criminal proceedings, asserting that the dispute had been amicably settled and a compromise was verified by the trial court on 07‑02‑2024. The trial court had earlier been directed to verify the …

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

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a summoning order dated 15‑07‑2023 and the entire criminal proceedings (Complaint No. 03 of 2023) instituted under Sections 498A, 323 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Both parties agreed to refer the …

ABHISHEK BHASKAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Abhishek Bhaskar and another, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Case No.125243 of 2023, which involved charges under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 403 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The …

VIJAY YADAV THAKAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vijay Yadav Thakare, was convicted by a Special Judge under Sections 451, 354 and 354-A of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine. He filed an interim application seeking continuation of the suspension of his sentence pending the appeal. …

LAILI MACCHINDRA GUDDAWATversusDISTRICT MAGISTRATE AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Laili Macchindra Guddawat, challenged a preventive detention order dated 30 January 2026 issued by the District Magistrate, Pune, alleging that the authority did not apply its mind and that the alleged offences bore no live link to public order. The State contended that the …

JAYA VINOD KAKADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a FIR alleging forgery and cheating involving false documents and signatures, amounting to a loss of Rs. 14,10,537. The applicant, a staff member of a gas agency, claimed he had previously complained against the …

MURTUZA Z ENGINEERversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Murtuza Z Engineer challenged the framing of charges under Section 353 read with Section 34 of the IPC for allegedly using criminal force against MHADA officers during an eviction on 19 September 2019. The applicant argued that the incident was merely a scuffle, that no criminal force was used, and …

Rajshree Sunil AthareversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The petitioners, comprising the husband and his in‑laws, sought to quash criminal proceedings (R.C.C. No.4708/2025) arising from an FIR filed by the victim under Sections 498A, 417, 323, 504 read with 34 of the IPC. The victim alleged marital cruelty, physical assault, and financial extortion, and …

VIKAS SINGH @ BRIJESH KUMAR SINGH CHAKODIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vikas Singh, accused of murder, criminal conspiracy, and illegal possession of arms under IPC sections 307, 34, 120B, 181 and Arms Act section 25(1)(A). The prosecution’s case rested solely on the confessional statements of two co‑accused who …

ANAS AFSAR SAYYADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his sentence and bail. The prosecution’s case relied heavily on the identification of the applicant by two witnesses, including a Test Identification Parade …

AKSHAY @ BHIMA BALU DIWATEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted under Sections 302 and 201 r/w 34 of the IPC for murder and related offences, sought suspension of his life sentence and bail pending appeal. The prosecution’s case was based solely on circumstantial evidence, with no eye‑witnesses and no material directly linking the …

MASTAN ALI ABDUL SALIM SHAIKH @ AAYANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Special Judge convicted Mastan Ali Abdul Salim Shaikh under IPC Section 376 and Sections 4, 6, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault of a 17‑year‑old girl, promising marriage, resulting in pregnancy and its termination. He was sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment and …

SURESH RAJARAM PAWSHE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants sought quashing of FIR CR‑I‑612/2022 on the ground that the underlying dispute had been amicably settled and amounts exchanged under a registered agreement. The court examined its inherent power under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (and the analogous Section 528 of …

SOUDAMINI BEHERAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Soudamini Behera, who was alleged to have dealt in contraband Gutka, violating sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, as well as IPC section 328. The applicant argued …

RAJENDRA SHANKARRAO RANMALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rajendra Shankarrao Ranmale, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Nashik, in Sessions Case No. 344 of 2022 for offences under Sections 279 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code, receiving six months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,000 on each count. He filed an interim …

CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONversusRAMAN BHOLANATH DWIVEDI AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sought leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused under Section 259 IPC for possession of counterfeit stamps. The prosecution alleged that the accused was caught selling forged revenue and insurance stamps, with large quantities recovered from his person …

AKASH SOPAN CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Akash Sopan Chavan, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, for causing the disappearance of evidence under Section 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,000. He filed an appeal 218 days …

AKASH SOPAN CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Akash Sopan Chavan was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, for offences under Section 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, and sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,000. He filed a criminal appeal (ST) No.18653 of 2026 but delayed filing the …

JAYDEEP AJIT GHASEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Jaydip Ajit Ghase, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Alibag, in Sessions Case No. 4 of 2022 for offences under Sections 420, 489B, 489C, 489D, 489E of the Indian Penal Code and was sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment with fines. He filed an interim …

SUMIT SUNIL BAGKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sumit Sunil Bagkar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Alibag, for offences under Sections 489C, 489D and 489E of the IPC and sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment with fines. He applied to the Bombay High Court for suspension of the sentence and enlargement on …

VISHVESH SANJAY KHANDGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner challenged a proclamation issued by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kalyan, alleging that it was not complied with the mandatory requirements of Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The petition claimed that the proclamation was prepared by merely filling blanks in …

KIRAN BABAN RATHOD AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking the quashing of FIR No. 251 of 2016 and related proceedings. The FIR alleged offences under IPC sections 366, 363, 323, 504, 506 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12. Respondent No. 2, who is married to the victim (accused No. 2), along with the …

SHABANA SARFARAZ QURESHIversusSARFARAZ IMTIYAZ QURESHI

Dismissed

The original complainant, Imtiaz Zahur Ahmed Qureshi, filed a private defamation complaint under IPC sections 499 and 500 against the petitioner, Shabana Sarfaraz Qureshi. After the complainant's death, his son applied to be substituted as the complainant, and the trial court allowed this …

RIJWAN IKRAMUDDIN ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rijwan Ikramuddin Ansari, was convicted by a Special Judge in a POCSO case for offences under Section 4 of the POCSO Act and several IPC sections, receiving a 20-year rigorous imprisonment. He remained in custody from 31 August 2018. He filed an interim application seeking condonation …

NILESH ASHOK CHAVAN AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 and Section 482 CrPC seeking quash of FIR No.162/2024 filed for offences under IPC sections 406, 420 read with 34, arising from a commercial dispute over a franchise amount of Rs.2.85 lakh. The petitioners argued that the amount had been repaid …

HAPPY @ HARPREETversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Happy @ Harpreet, filed a second bail application under Section 483 of the CrPC in a case (Crime No. 367 of 2025) alleging assault under IPC Sections 351(3), 352, 3(5) and 109(1). He claimed innocence, asserted that no incriminating material was recovered from him, and argued that the …

SURABHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Saurabh, filed a second bail application under Section 483 of the CrPC in a case involving alleged sexual offences against a 12‑year‑old boy under Sections 115(2), 351(3), 352 of the IPC and Sections 5M(L) and 6 of the POCSO Act. He claimed innocence, alleging false implication due to …

YOGESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Yogesh Kumar, filed a second bail application under Section 483 of the CrPC in a case (Crime No. 313 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 352, 3(5) and 109(1) of the IPC, alleging grievous injuries to the victim. He argued that only five of the fourteen …

SUDAM NAVASHA VONGA .versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

Dismissed

The appellant, Sudam N. Vanga, was convicted by an Assistant Sessions Judge in Palghar for an offence under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment. He filed Criminal Appeal No. 714 of 2001 challenging the conviction and sentence. During the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusDEEPAK NARENDRA AGARWAL AND ORS

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside a Sessions Judge’s order dated 11 June 2024, which discharged the respondents, Deepak Narendra Agarwal and others, under the Explosive Substances Act, 1884 and directed that they be tried under Section 285 of the Indian Penal …

RITESH NARENDRA BADANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Mukesh Bharat Bhoye was arrested in connection with a cheating and misappropriation scheme involving a company that promised investors a 14% monthly return, violating IPC sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 and MPID Act sections 3 and 4. The prosecution presented a prima facie case, but the trial had been …

ARIF NOORMOHAMMED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The appellant, Arif Noormohammed Shaikh, was convicted of murdering his wife, Shabana Arif Shaikh, under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, including the couple's cohabitation, motive of alcohol‑induced abuse, a "last seen together" …

MUKESH BHARAT BHOYEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Mukesh Bharat Bhoye was arrested in connection with a cheating and misappropriation scheme involving a company that promised investors a 14% monthly return, violating IPC sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 and MPID Act sections 3 and 4. The prosecution presented a prima facie case, but the trial had been …

ANSAB NAQUIB WASTEWALA AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, comprising the husband and his in‑laws, were charged under Sections 498A, 377, 323, 504, 506, 406 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting and abusing the victim, his wife, after a domestic dispute. The victim filed FIR No. 817/2024 at Oshiwara Police Station, …

YOGI AGARWALversusRASHMIKANT SHAH AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Yogi Agarwal, a director of Ardy International, challenged the criminal process issued against him in a private complaint (C.C. No.451/SW/2012) filed by Rashmikant Shah, a director of Shah Knitwear, alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 465, 468 and 471 IPC. The complaint was …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGAJALA RAM JADHAV

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal revision seeking to examine two prosecution witnesses—one granting sanction and an arms dealer—under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a double murder case (IPC s.302) where charges were also framed under the Arms Act. The Additional Sessions …

NIKHIL MANEKJI CHANDAL@ NIKHIL MANAKJI CHANDALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The accused Ayush Sanjay Pandey, Nikhil Manekji Chandal and Uday Sanjay Bali were charged with murder, robbery and possession of illegal arms in connection with the 30 June 2021 killing of Shailendra Pandey at Sai Jewellers, Dahisar. The prosecution presented CCTV footage, witness testimonies, …

UDAY SANJAY BALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The accused Ayush Sanjay Pandey, Nikhil Manekji Chandal and Uday Sanjay Bali were charged with murder, robbery and possession of illegal arms in connection with the 30 June 2021 killing of Shailendra Pandey at Sai Jewellers, Dahisar. The prosecution presented CCTV footage, witness testimonies, …

DEEPAK NARENDRA AGGARWAL AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside a Sessions Judge’s order dated 11 June 2024, which discharged the respondents, Deepak Narendra Agarwal and others, under the Explosive Substances Act, 1884 and directed that they be tried under Section 285 of the Indian Penal …

TUSHAR ALIAS BABLU RAJARAM DHAMDHEREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tushar alias Bablu Rajaram Dhamdhere, was arrested in September 2020 for alleged offences under Sections 302 and 498-A of the IPC. After more than six years of incarceration, the Sessions Judge noted that the applicant appeared to be of unsound mind and adjourned the trial sine die, …

MONALI HARISH DIXITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Monali Harish Dixit, accused No.3, filed two bail applications under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for separate FIRs (CR No. 16 of 2011 and CR No. 100 of 2011) involving offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of …

MONALI HARISH DIXITversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Monali Harish Dixit, accused No.3, filed two bail applications under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for separate FIRs (CR No. 16 of 2011 and CR No. 100 of 2011) involving offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of …

CHINTAN VINESH TOPRANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Chintan Vinesh Toprani, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 74, 75, 78 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for outraging a woman's modesty and making obscene comments at CSMT Railway Station. The prosecution presented CCTV footage and the victim’s identification …

NAMDEO BALIRAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Namdev Baliram Patil, convicted under Sections 420, 468, 419, 467 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment with a fine, applied for suspension of his sentence and bail. He argued that he had been on bail during trial, had deposited the fine and had not …

ATUL BALASO MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Atul Balaso More, accused of offences under Sections 376(2)(j), 376(2)(n), 377 of the IPC and Sections 4, 6, 8, 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging sexual assault of a six‑year‑old girl who addressed him as “Atul Nana”. The applicant argued that the …

ABDUL FAIZAN ABDUL RAFIQversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Rahemat Khan Ahmad Khan and Abdul Faizan Abdul Rafiq, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with CR No. 389 of 2026 alleging offences under the Food Security and Standards Act, 2006 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including alleged dealing in contraband Gutkha. The …

RAHEMAT KHAN AHMAD KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Rahemat Khan Ahmad Khan and Abdul Faizan Abdul Rafiq, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with CR No. 389 of 2026 alleging offences under the Food Security and Standards Act, 2006 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including alleged dealing in contraband Gutkha. The …

RAMTEJ @ VIMLESH @ GAVYA RAMA YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, convicted of murder, assault and criminal intimidation, sought suspension of his life sentence and bail pending appeal, arguing that the CCTV footage identifying him was unreliable and that an eye‑witness only saw him slapping a thief. The prosecution presented CCTV footage, a …

NITIN ANIL KHADSEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Nitin Anil Khadse, who was arrested in connection with an alleged cheating offence under Section 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a commodity …

RAMZAN SIDDIK GAZIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ramzan Siddik Gazi, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for alleged offences under Sections 326A and 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the applicant threw acid on his wife, but the charge sheet contained contradictory …

BABAR SALAHUDDIN KHAN AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Babar and Rustam Salahuddin Khan applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under the Food Safety Act, 2006 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly dealing in contraband Gutkha. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and five prior similar convictions. The …

BABAR SALAHUDDIN KHAN AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Babar Salahuddin Khan and Rustam Salahuddin Khan, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging they dealt with contraband Gutkha, invoking sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Food Safety Act, 2006. The prosecution argued the offence was serious, especially under …

AAYUSH SANJAY PANDEYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The accused Ayush Sanjay Pandey, Nikhil Manekji Chandal and Uday Sanjay Bali were charged with murder, robbery and possession of illegal arms in connection with the 30 June 2021 killing of Shailendra Pandey at Sai Jewellers, Dahisar. The prosecution presented CCTV footage, witness testimonies, …

UMESH MOHANLAL GOHILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, the original informant in a fraud case, filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging a Metropolitan Magistrate's order that issued notice to two proposed accused whose closure report had been filed. The petitioner argued that the accused should not be heard at this stage, …

PREETversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 BNSS seeking to quash a trial‑court order that dismissed a Section 311 CrPC application for cross‑examination of the victim (PW‑2) in a POCSO case. The trial court had held that the opportunity for cross‑examination had lapsed and relied on …

BIJJI ALIAS VIJAY ALIAS BRIJESHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant Bijji alias Vijay alias Brijesh was arrested in connection with a murder case (Criminal No. 165 of 2023) and alleged violations of the Arms Act. He was not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement stems solely from the confessional statement of co‑accused Shahbaz. The sole eyewitness, …

CHHOTU VERMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Chhotu Verma was convicted for murder under Section 302 IPC based largely on circumstantial evidence, including an alleged illicit relationship and motive, the recovery of an axe, and the presence of the victim's body in the house. The trial court relied on hostile statements from …

SMT MALA TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Smt Mala Tiwari, who was implicated in a case involving offences under Sections 376D, 354‑C, 342, 506, 323, 120B/34 of the IPC and Sections 5(g)/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, alleging that the informant had a …

PAWANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant Pawan, along with his two brothers, was named in an FIR alleging that he assaulted the deceased with a spade, causing injuries that led to death. The applicant contended that the FIR statements were unreliable, the post‑mortem report suggested injuries could have resulted from a fight …

ANTRIKSH KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Antriksh Kumar Singh, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Session Case No. 883 of 2022) against Bharat Singh and others, which involved offences under the IPC and the SC/ST Act. The applicant later indicated that the …

MOHAN AND 7 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 6950 of 2020) arising from offences under Sections 147, 148, 149 and 307 of the IPC. The parties had reached an out‑of‑court settlement, which was verified by the …

SMT MAMTA KUMARI AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionists, Smt Mamta Kumari and two others, filed a criminal revision challenging the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's order rejecting their application for discharge in a case under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. After the trial court later framed …

SAURABH YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Saurabh Yadav, accused of rape, blackmail, and recording an obscene video of the victim. The prosecution alleged that the accused forced the victim into sexual intercourse after blackmail, while the defense highlighted a delayed FIR, lack of …

JAUNIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Jauni, was arrested in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 25210 of 2026 in connection with Crime No. 245 of 2026, alleged to have participated in an assault that resulted in the death of the informant's son. The FIR was lodged on 31 May 2026, four days after the incident, and the …

RIZWAN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

Rizwan and Shahid were arrested in connection with a case involving alleged recovery of a mobile phone, Aadhaar card and SIM card, and charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. The applicants argued that they were falsely implicated, noting the …

JWALA PRASADversusSTATE OF U.P.

Jwala Prasad was charged under Section 105 of the Indian Penal Code for the death of his brother Chhabiram during a violent altercation at Lahta, Varanasi. The prosecution alleged that the applicant attacked his brother, who died two days later, while the defence argued that both parties were …

RAVISHARAN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief from a non‑bailable warrant issued in a case involving offences under IPC sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The counsel for the applicants indicated that they did not wish to …

AKASHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Akash, accused in a case involving alleged rape and other offences under the IPC. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated, pointing to contradictions in the victim’s statements recorded under Sections 180 and 183 of the CrPC and the lack …

CHHAVIKANT SON OF GAUTAM ALIAS CHHAVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Chhavikant Gautam (alias Chhavi) in a criminal case (Crime No. 07 of 2025) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 137(2), 351(2), 64 and sections 3/4 of the POCSO Act. The victim, a minor aged 17 years 11 months, had left her …

SAZIDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a second bail application filed by Sazid in a murder case (Crime No.578 of 2024) involving alleged possession of a country‑made pistol under Section 103(1) of the IPC and Sections 3, 9, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The applicant argued that the case is based solely on …

SAUMIL MODENWAL AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Shomil Modanwal and Abhay Maurya in a cyber‑crime case (Crime No. 50 of 2025) involving alleged recovery of various documents and valuables. The applicants contended that the recovered items were falsely planted and that there was no …

PANKAJ GONDversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Pankaj Gond, who was arrested in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 64(2)M, 352 of the B.N.S.S and Sections 5L/6 of the POCSO Act alleging rape of a 16‑year‑old …

NITISH @ BHOLA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Nitish @ Bhola Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The counsel for the applicant requested permission to approach the concerned court for regular bail and sought temporary protection from coercive action. The opposing counsel …

PRAVINDRA YADAV @ LALA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court heard an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC filed by Pravindra Yadav. The applicant’s counsel requested permission to approach the concerned court for regular bail and sought temporary protection of his interests. The opposing counsel raised no …

SHRAVAN KUMAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Shravan Kumar Yadav in a criminal case (Crime No. 118 of 2025) where he was not named in the FIR and was allegedly implicated five months after the incident. The applicant argued lack of corroborative evidence, no criminal antecedents, and parity …

SHIVAM SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shivam Singh applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 137 of 2026) involving charges under several IPC sections for an alleged assault on 10 April 2026. He claimed he was falsely implicated by the informant, Shivam Gupta, and that the incident was a simple altercation without intent to murder, …

VINAY KHARWARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vinay Kharwar, who was arrested in a case under Sections 137(2) and 64(1) of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing a girl aged about 16 years. The victim’s statements under Sections 180 and 183 of the CrPC indicated …

SHAMIM AHMADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Shamim Ahmad, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case involving alleged cheating and inducement to secure employment for an informant, with charges under several IPC sections. The applicant argued that there was no direct allegation against him, …

DEVANAND GIRIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Devanand Giri, who is charged under Sections 376 and 506 of the IPC and Section 67B of the IT Act for alleged rape, criminal intimidation and publishing a video of the incident. The FIR was lodged more than two years after the alleged …

SAIDAN ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Saidan Ansari, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 378 of 2026) under Sections 318(4), 317(4) of the IPC and Section 66D of the IT Act, alleging that his bank account was misused by a villager named Shahid who paid a nominal fee for its use. He contended that he is a victim …

SAMEER ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Sameer Ansari, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 378 of 2026) involving alleged cyber fraud under Sections 318(4), 317(4) of the IPC and Section 66D of the IT Act. He contended that his bank account was misused by a villager named Shahid, who paid him Rs.500 and used the …

NOMAN AKHTAR @ NUMAN AKHTARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Noman Akhtar, who was arrested in connection with an alleged attempted rape (Criminal Case No. 321 of 2025). The applicant argued that the victim’s statements under Sections 180 and 183 of the IPC indicated consent, that the victim was a major, …

RAM KHILARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The appellant, Ram Khilari, appealed against his conviction under IPC sections 302 and 504 and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, contending that he was denied an effective opportunity to cross‑examine two prosecution witnesses, PW‑1 Raj Kumar and PW‑2 Deepchand. The …

BHUREversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Bhure in Criminal Case No. 277 of 2026, which alleged offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST Act. The applicant argued that the allegations were vague, that he was falsely implicated, and that there was no specific …

NEERAJ BINDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Neeraj Bind, was named in an FIR alleging his participation in the murder of a deceased person, allegedly motivated by an affair between the deceased and the co-accused Priyanka, who is the applicant's sister. The prosecution's case is based solely on circumstantial evidence and …

SMT PRIYA KAUR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, an unmarried couple in a live-in relationship, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the police to protect them from harassment by family members. The second petitioner is a minor, and the respondents argued that protection cannot be granted. The Court …

RAMSURAT AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Ramsurat and three others, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash a summoning order dated 12‑Oct‑2011 issued by the Additional Civil Judge in a criminal complaint under IPC sections 427, 504 and 506. The applicants did not press the substantive relief …

PRINCE SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Prince Sharma under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with FIR No.180 of 2026 alleging assault under IPC sections 109(1), 333, 115(2), 351(3), 352 and 324(4). The applicant argued that the injuries to the victim …

JUBAIRversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Jubair under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 318(4), 340(2), 336 and 338 of the IPC. This was a second application after the first was withdrawn to allow the applicant to explain his …

BHAGWANDIN SHUKLAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Bhagwandin Shukla, who was implicated in a dowry‑death case under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 304‑B IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The applicant had previously been granted limited anticipatory bail …

SEEMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Seema, who was alleged to have abetted the suicide of her sister‑in‑law under Sections 85 and 108 of the B.N.S. The applicant argued that she was innocent, that the FIR was lodged with an unexplained delay, and that there was no …

ILYASversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ilyas, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash an order dated 10 September 2026 that had rejected his earlier application under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a Session Trial concerning offences under various …

SAMEER @ GULAM MAUHIDDINversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Sameer @ Gulam Mauhiddin, was implicated in a criminal case (Cr. No. 382 of 2026) alleging rape based on a false promise of marriage, with the complainant a 37‑year‑old widow who had maintained a consensual relationship with him for about a year. The applicant contended that the FIR …

RADHE SHYAMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Radhe Shyam, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Crime No. 53 of 2026) in which nine persons were alleged to have assaulted the informant's father and grandfather, the latter dying from head injuries. The FIR named the applicant among the accused but did not assign him a …

MANTU YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND 5 OTHERS

Mantu Yadav filed a petition under Article 226 seeking disposal of his pending passport application. The respondents argued that a show‑cause notice had been issued because a criminal case (IPC Section 363) was pending against him. The Court observed that the petitioner must first comply with the …

ADITYA RAJ AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicants, Aditya Raj and four others, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Special Case No. 48 of 2022) arising from offences under the IPC and the POCSO Act. The application was presented before the …

SUNEEL RAJPOOTversusSTATE OF U.P.

Suneel Rajpoot applied for bail in a case registered as Crime No. 03 of 2024, involving alleged offences under Sections 419, 420, 120‑B of the IPC and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act. The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and that the only basis for …

KUVAR ANSHUMAN PAL AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the cognizance and summoning order dated 26‑10‑2022 in a complaint case filed under sections 406, 417 and 420 of the IPC. They contended that they were falsely implicated and that the trial court had not applied any …

SHAHID KHANversusUNION OF INDIA AND 5 OTHERS

Shahid Khan filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking the disposal of his pending passport application. The respondents informed the Court that a show‑cause notice had been issued to the petitioner because of a criminal case (IPC §§ 506, 504, 323, 452) pending against him. The Court observed …

NAUSHADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Naushad filed an anticipatory bail application under CrPC Section 482 in a criminal case (Crime No.183 of 2026) alleging offences under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the BNSS, fearing arrest. The State opposed, arguing the application was not maintainable because the alleged offences did not carry a …

PULKIT CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Pulkit Chaudhary, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 370 of 2026) involving alleged assault with an iron rod, for which the FIR named four other persons but not him. He argued that he was implicated only due to a family relationship and that no specific act was attributed to …

SMT. MRIDULATAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The applicant, Smt. Mridulata, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash criminal proceedings pending against parties 2 to 5 in a case involving offences under Sections 498‑A, 504, 354 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The applicant asserted that a …

DEEPAKversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused Deepak applied for bail in a case under Sections 109(1), 118(1) and 351(2) of the Indian Penal Code relating to an alleged assault on two injured persons. The FIR, lodged by the mother of one injured, alleged that Deepak and another person assaulted the victims, but the defence argued …

KHURSHEDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Khurshed, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 196 of 2025) alleging assault with a sharp-edged weapon. He argued that the FIR filed on 21‑07‑2025 was false, that the injuries were caused by a blunt object, and that he has no prior criminal record. The State and the informant …

ARUN KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Arun Kumar was arrested for murder under Section 302 IPC and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act after allegedly stabbing a man who intervened in a quarrel with his father. He has been in custody since 29‑April‑2024 and the trial court has examined only four of the 26 proposed witnesses, indicating a …

SHAYAM SINGH ALIAS SWATANTRA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shayam Singh alias Swatantra Singh applied for anticipatory bail under CrPC s.482 in a case involving multiple IPC offences. The High Court initially granted interim anticipatory bail on 24‑11‑2025 with a personal bond and several conditions, noting the applicant's claim of a cross‑case and lack of …

MUKESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Mukesh Kumar, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No.202 of 2024) involving offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. The informant’s counsel informed the court that the trial had already concluded and the applicant had been convicted …

SONU AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quashing of a charge sheet and the POCSO trial (S.T. No. 363 of 2021) arising from alleged offences under several IPC sections and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act. The parties had entered into a written compromise, which was …

VINDHYACHAL YADAV AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of a charge sheet dated 17‑11‑2020 and the pending criminal trial (S.T. No. 50 of 2023) involving offences under various IPC sections. The parties had entered into a written compromise, which was verified by the trial …

DR.RAJESH PANDURANG PALANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA and ANR.

Allowed

The appellant, Dr. Rajesh P. Palande, appealed against his conviction under Section 417 of the Indian Penal Code for cheating, imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, which also ordered him to pay Rs.1,00,000 compensation to the victim (respondent No.2). The appellant and the victim filed …

SURENDRA RAMPATH MISHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioner, an advocate, filed a writ petition seeking to quash FIR No. 170 of 2017 that alleged offences under Sections 308, 294, 114 r/w 34 of the IPC and Sections 3, 8(1), 8(2), 8(4) of the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance Act, 2016. He contended that the FIR merely described him as a …

Rahul Basantilal Jainversusstate of maharashtra

Disposed Off

The deceased, a teacher at PVR Science Hub Classes, allegedly gave Rs 20 lakh to the applicants for a partnership that was never formalised. He was reportedly prevented from teaching elsewhere, threatened with false police cases, and subsequently committed suicide by stepping onto railway tracks. …

NEELIMA MAHENDRA CHAVAN AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The petitioners, four medical practitioners, sought to quash FIR No. 360 of 2020 alleging assault, grievous hurt and criminal intimidation against Respondent No.2, a doctor and husband of one petitioner, invoking Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 482 of the CrPC (now Section 528 of the …

PRANAV RAJENDRA SALVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Pranav Rajendra Salvi, has been in custody for three years and eight months as an under‑trial accused of offences under Sections 302, 120B, 279, 337, 338, 304A of the IPC and Sections 184, 134 and 187 of the Motor Vehicle Act. The prosecution’s case is based solely on circumstantial …

RAMESH KISANRAO SONAWANE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioners, three medical practitioners, filed a writ under Article 226 and Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. 245 of 2021 and the accompanying charge‑sheet alleging offences under IPC sections 308, 336, 504, 506 and 34. They claimed the FIR was motivated by a family and hospital …

PARVEZ ALIAS SAHIL HAIDERALI INAMDARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Parvez Alias Sahil Haiderali Inamdar, was arrested in connection with a violent incident at a hospital where several accused, including one who fired a pistol, attacked the complainant. The applicant allegedly fled the scene after a constable attempted to seize his rifle and has been …

ABDUL REHMAN SHAIKH S/O MOHD. NAJIR SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Abdul Rehman Shaikh was charged under Sections 302, 397, 452, 341, 120B and 34 of the IPC for the murder and robbery of a woman on 7-8 October 2019. The prosecution alleged that the accused, together with co‑accused A2‑A4, conspired to commit the crime and recovered a broken gold chain, cash and a …

RAJ @ BARKYA PRAMOD SATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Raj @ Barkya Pramod Sathe, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences including dacoity (IPC s.399), criminal breach of trust (IPC s.406), several provisions of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. He had been in …

BHARAT ATMARAM PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a senior civil servant, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quash of FIR No.48 of 2018 and the supplementary chargesheet, arguing that prosecution violated the condition precedent of Section 197(1)(b) of the CrPC because a valid sanction was not obtained. The FIR stemmed …

MAHESH MADHUKAR PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mahesh Madhukar Pawar in connection with FIR No.697 of 2025, which alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 including murder and related provisions. The incident involved the applicant sitting in the rear seat of a car driven by …

MOHAMMED ALFAIZ ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Mohammed Alfaiz Ansari challenged FIR No.309/2024 alleging offences under IPC sections 376(2)(n), 201, 323, 504, 506 and IT Act section 67, filed by the victim, Respondent No.2. The victim later submitted an affidavit stating the relationship was consensual, she does not wish to …

AKSHAY PUNDALIK KHANDBHORversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for the accused Akshay Pundalik Khandbhor, who was charged with multiple serious offences including murder, attempt to murder, and offences under the Arms Act. The applicant had been …

ASHOK MARUTI KANASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Ashok Maruti Kanase was convicted for the murder of his wife Sindhu and their two children under Section 306 IPC and for cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The prosecution proved that Kanase repeatedly demanded money for a coconut‑oil business, subjected Sindhu to physical and mental harassment, and …

RAMDAS PAIKUJI JAITGUDE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, visually impaired parents, filed a writ under Article 226 seeking transfer of the investigation into their 15‑year‑old son Harshad's death, alleging murder despite a post‑mortem indicating drowning. The police investigation, including statements, spot inspection, chemical analysis …

RAMBHABEN SHAMJI SHAH AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 117 of 2013 alleging cheating under Section 420 IPC and offences under Sections 3(1)(iv) and (v) of the SC/ST Act arising from a property dispute. The court examined the registered development agreement (1998) and conveyance deed (2001) which were executed …

GANESH MILIND SHIRSATHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS by Ganesh Milind Shirsath, accused No.5 in a case involving offences under IPC sections 302, 323, 504, 143, 148, 149 and 201. The applicant argued that bail should be granted on the same footing as accused No.2, who had …

ASHISH KAMLAKAR TUNGAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The petitioner, a former corporate manager, was charged under IPC sections 420, 408 and 511 for allegedly obtaining a cheque in the name of an unrelated company and cheating the employer. He filed a discharge application under Section 239 of the CrPC, which was rejected by the Metropolitan …

RAJENDRA KANDASWAMI VANIYARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rajendra Kandaswami Vaniyar, appealed under Section 14‑A of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the Additional Sessions Judge’s order rejecting his bail application in a case involving IPC offences of murder, assault and intimidation, as …

SAHIL ARVIND CHAVAN AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a charge of attempt to murder (Section 307 IPC) arising from CR No. 159 of 2025. Seven persons were accused, of whom five had already been released on bail. …

TAHIR KHAN S/O. TASBBAR KHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The appellant Tahir Khan was convicted by the Sessions Court for murder under Section 302 IPC for allegedly stabbing Hasruddin Shaikh after a dispute over a bag of wine in Daman. The prosecution’s case rested primarily on three dying declarations of the deceased recorded by a police officer and two …

FAISAL MOHAMMED FURQAN QURESHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Faisal Mohammed Furkan Qureshi, filed a criminal writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No.403 of 2024 registered for offences under Sections 376, 376(2)(n) and 417 IPC, alleging rape and cheating. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had a consensual relationship with the …

MAYUR SUDHAKAR DAMLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Mayur Sudhakar Damle, filed a criminal writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No.102 of 2017 registered under Sections 376, 377 and 417 IPC for alleged sexual offences. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had sexual intercourse with the victim without consent, promising …

SANJEEV SAT PRAKASH GOYALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner challenged the legality of an order dated 16 August 2024 issued by the JMFC, which authorized a process against him under IPC Sections 323 and 506(2). The writ petition was filed on 17 July 2025, nearly a year after the impugned order, with no explanation for the delay. The court …

RAJASHREE RAJESH TUDAYEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Rajashree Rajesh Tudayekar, who was arrested in connection with a cheating case involving alleged misappropriation of Rs.4 lakh invested by a complainant and alleged …

VALLABH MANSUKHALAL SAKHALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vallabh Mansukhlal Sakhala, a director of a company, who was charged with offences under IPC sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120‑B read with Section 34 and under Sections 3 and 4 …

MOHAMMAD IMRAN MOHAMMAD YAHYA SIDDIQUEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioner, Mohammad Imran, challenged the legality of an externment order dated 1 December 2025 issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone XI, Mumbai, and a subsequent order dated 21 May 2026 by the Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division. He argued that the externment authority …

SAMADHAN DNYANOBA MHASKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Samadhan D. Mhaske, was arrested as accused No.3 in a murder case (CR No. 315 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 302, 120‑B, 364, 392, 201 read with Section 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the victim was strangulated in a flat and his body disposed at Tamhini Ghat, …

PARVEZ RAFIQUE CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

Parvez Rafique Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under the Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The State opposed, contending that the applicant’s affidavit falsely stated his criminal antecedents as ‘unknown’ despite five cases, three …

HUMERA KASHIF ANSARI EX W/O MOHAMMED KASHIF ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Humera Kashif Ansari, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered as Crime No. 05 of 2024 involving alleged fraud under Sections 419 and 420 of the IPC. She argued that she was not named in the FIR, that the Rs. 47,000 transferred to her account was returned, and that she had no …

RAJESH PANDURANG PALANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA and ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Dr. Rajesh P. Palande, appealed against his conviction under Section 417 of the Indian Penal Code for cheating, imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, which also ordered him to pay Rs.1,00,000 compensation to the victim (respondent No.2). The appellant and the victim filed …

Pramod Ramesh MoreversusTulinj Police Station

Disposed Off

The deceased, a teacher at PVR Science Hub Classes, allegedly gave Rs 20 lakh to the applicants for a partnership that was never formalised. He was reportedly prevented from teaching elsewhere, threatened with false police cases, and subsequently committed suicide by stepping onto railway tracks. …

Bharat Janaku WayalversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil, filed a revision application challenging the Additional Sessions Judge's order that rejected his discharge in a murder case arising from a land dispute. The prosecution alleged that the applicant conspired with co‑accused to murder the husband of the first informant, …

ASIF ASGAR ALI SAIYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

The appellant, convicted of aggravated sexual offences under Sections 376(3), 376(2)(n), 376(2)(f) of the IPC and Sections 4(2), 5(n), 5(l), 5(j)(ii) read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act, was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine. He applied for bail pending his criminal appeal, claiming the …

SANJEEV SAT PRAKASH GOYALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner challenged the legality of an order dated 16 August 2024 issued by the JMFC, which authorized a process against him under IPC Sections 323 and 506(2). The writ petition was filed on 17 July 2025, nearly a year after the impugned order, with no explanation for the delay. The court …

MR NARSINGH CHAMPALAL PARMAR RAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The deceased, a teacher at PVR Science Hub Classes, allegedly gave Rs 20 lakh to the applicants for a partnership that was never formalised. He was reportedly prevented from teaching elsewhere, threatened with false police cases, and subsequently committed suicide by stepping onto railway tracks. …

Vaibhav Shashimohan AwasthiversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The deceased, a teacher at PVR Science Hub Classes, allegedly gave Rs 20 lakh to the applicants for a partnership that was never formalised. He was reportedly prevented from teaching elsewhere, threatened with false police cases, and subsequently committed suicide by stepping onto railway tracks. …

SUSHIL SINGHAL AND 7 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Sushil Singhal and others, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 518/9 of 2018) arising from a 2015 offence under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 316 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They asserted that …

ASHU SINGHALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ashu Singlar, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Case No. 5278/9 of 2016) arising from offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 316, 377 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The applicant …

AVIRAL YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Aviral Yadav in a case under Sections 309(6), 317(2), 317(5), 109(1), 111 and 61(2) of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant argued that he was not named in the FIR and that the co‑accused’s statements implicating him were unreliable, with no …

MOHD AZADversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mohd Azad, who was arrested in connection with a murder case under Section 105 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated and that the informant was not an eye‑witness, with witnesses indicating a spontaneous …

MOHD. NADEEM ALIAS RAJUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Mohd Nadeem alias Raju, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09.03.2017 passed under Section 245(2) CrPC and to stay criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 323 and 504 IPC. The application also requested that the …

GYAN SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Gyan Singh filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet and the criminal proceedings against him in Criminal Case No. 40 of 2023, which involved offences under Sections 406, 504 and 506 of the IPC. The applicant’s counsel, Kamal Singh, did …

TARUN @ GOPAL AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a Section 482 Cr.P.C. application seeking to quash a criminal case (Case No. 03 of 2019) involving allegations under IPC sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. They claimed they were falsely implicated and that the dispute had been amicably settled, …

MASOOK ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Masook Ali filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash the charge‑sheet, cognizance order, summons and the entire criminal proceedings for an alleged abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. He contended that the investigation material – a disputed suicide …

CHANDRA SHEKHAR AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash a criminal case (Case Crime No.215 of 2007) involving charges under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. They claimed innocence and alleged that the parties had amicably resolved their …

JITENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a Judicial Magistrate's order dated 16‑04‑2019 in a criminal case (State vs. Praja Ram) involving offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The …

YUSUF KHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 CrPC seeking quash of a charge‑sheet dated 15‑07‑2019 and the entire criminal proceeding (Special Case No. 73 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 452, 352, 504, 506 and 307 IPC. Both parties appeared before the Additional District and …

AMITOSHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Amitosh in a case registered under Sections 125, 352, 351(2), 105 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant claimed false implication, citing a delayed FIR and a hostile prosecution witness who did not support the prosecution. The State …

MOHD NADEEM @ RAJU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Mohd Nadeem @ Raju and Mohd Faheem, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a charge sheet dated 08.03.2019 and the subsequent order of cognizance, as well as to stay all related criminal proceedings pending before the Additional Chief …

MOHAMMAD NAZISH AND 7 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute, which included charges under IPC sections 498A, 323, 506, 377, 313, 354, the Dowry Prohibition Act (sections 3 and 4) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights …

SHIVA GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Shiva Gupta, who is charged under several IPC sections (65(1), 89, 127(2), 123, 352, 115(2), 351(3) BNS) and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated, that the victim was an adult and the …

SUNIL KUMAR AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The complainant, Smt. Reena, married Sunil Kumar (alias Bablu) on 28‑04‑2005. A matrimonial dispute led her to file a complaint under Section 498‑A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. During trial before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jalaun, the parties reached a compromise, …

JITENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 10‑11‑2021 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, Jalaun, in a case involving offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The High …

ANUJ BHATT AND 3 ORSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANR

The applicants filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 3753 of 2018) filed by the complainant under IPC sections 323, 504 and 506. They asserted that they were falsely implicated and that the dispute between applicant No.4 and the complainant …

RAEES ALIAS RAHEES AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Raees (alias Rahees) and Kallu, sought bail in a murder case (Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 15439 of 2025) where they were not named in the FIR but were implicated through a witness statement. The prosecution had filed a charge sheet under IPC sections 333, 310(3) and 317(3) …

ANURAG KAUSHIK AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 2314 of 2019) instituted by the complainant under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They asserted that the dispute arose from …

ABHAY KUMAR SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellants, who had executed registered sale deeds in 1995 and 1997 transferring land to the informant, were later accused in a 2019 FIR of removing soil, assaulting the informant, and using caste‑related slurs, leading to charges under several IPC sections and Section 3(2)(5) of the SC/ST Act. …

SUMIT SAINI AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants Sumit Saini and four others filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash criminal case No. 2803/2022 pending before the CJ(JD) FTC (CAW), Saharanpur, which alleged offences under IPC sections 498A, 323, 313, 354(b), 504, 506 and the DP Act. …

ARASAD @ RAJA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Arasad @ Raja and another, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of a charge sheet dated 29‑07‑2001 and the related criminal proceedings (Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act) on the ground that they had reached a …

VIJAY SHANKAR YADAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellants Vijay Shankar Yadav and Kamlesh Singh Yadav were charged under Sections 504 and 506 of the IPC and Section 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly kidnapping, extorting money and using caste‑based abusive language against the …

KULDEEPversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Kuldeep filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash the pending Special Case No. 1642 of 2025, which arose from a crime under Sections 363 and 376(2)(N) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 5I, 5J(ii)/6 of the POCSO Act. The case was at the …

AKASH RAI AND 5 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quash of criminal proceedings, asserting that the dispute had been amicably settled and a compromise was verified by the trial court on 27-08-2024. The trial court confirmed the parties' settlement, and the …

RITESH MAURYA @ JITESH MAURYAversusState of U.P.

The appeal challenges the conviction of Ritesh Maurya under sections 366 and 376 of the IPC arising from an alleged abduction and sexual assault of a girl from Varanasi. The victim’s statements recorded under Sections 161 and 164 Cr.P.C. indicated that she was 18 years old, left home of her own free …

SATISH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Satish Kumar filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the chargesheet dated 26‑06‑2021, the cognizance order dated 28‑07‑2021, and the entire proceedings in Criminal Case No.1765 of 2021 (State v. Yogesh & others) arising from a Section 406 IPC offence. The High Court …

SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, was summoned under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC in Criminal Case No. 15119 of 2022. He filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash the cognizance and summoning order, arguing that the two offences cannot arise from the same set of …

PRAMODversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Pramod, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking the disposal of his pending fresh passport application. The respondents, Union of India, informed the Court that a show‑cause notice had been issued to the petitioner in connection with a criminal case (case crime no. 64A of …

VIMAL RAJversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash an FIR dated 03‑05‑2025 and a mandamus directing the police not to arrest him, alleging offences under Sections 420, 406, 467, 504 and 506 of the IPC. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the …

KAMIL ABBAS AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a summoning order and the criminal case (Criminal Case No. 10503 of 2026) filed under IPC sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 354C, as well as sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act and the Muslim Marriage Act. They …

ANKIT @ AKHILESH SRIVASTAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Ankit alias Akhilesh Srivastav, appealed against a charge-sheet and a cognizance order issued by a Special Judge under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, alleging assault and casteist slurs. The appellant contended that the FIR only …

JUVENILE XversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionist, through the juvenile’s natural guardian, filed a criminal revision under Section 102 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, seeking to set aside the Juvenile Justice Board’s order dated 27‑01‑2026 and the appellate court’s order dated 03‑07‑2026, and to obtain bail …

KHUSHWANT SINGH HADA AND 2 OTHERSversusState of UPAND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the criminal case (Criminal Case No. 8637 of 2024) filed against them under sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and sections 3/4 of the Delhi Police Act. They claimed innocence and alleged that the dispute with the …

RANVEER SINGH AND 6 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Case No.122 of 2024, which involved offences under the IPC and the POCSO Act, as well as the charge sheet and cognizance order. The parties attempted mediation, which failed, and the …

RITESH PALversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Ritesh Pal, who is charged under Sections 64(2)m, 351(3), 352 BNS of the IPC and Section 66(E) of the Information Technology Act for an alleged rape that was reported in an FIR two years after the incident. The applicant contended that …

IBRAHIM ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ibrahim Ansari applied for bail in a case involving alleged offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Information Technology Act and the Aadhaar Card Act. He claimed he was falsely implicated, stating that no fake driving licence was recovered from him and that the two laptops seized were not …

SMT BABITAversusSTATE OF U.P.

Smt Babita, the mother‑in‑law of a woman who died by suicide, was charged under IPC Sections 80(2), 85, 123(2) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. She contended that she was falsely implicated, that there was no material to establish a dowry‑death presumption, and that she had no …