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DILIP SAKHARAM JADHAV AND ORSversusMANOHAR BHIKA JADHAV AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking relief against the respondents. During the hearing, the petitioners moved that the writ petition be withdrawn and that they be allowed to approach the District Court under Section 14 of the Limitation Act. The Court examined the maintainability of the …

RAMESH TUKARAM DIWATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Withdrawn

Mr. Ramesh Tukaram Diwate, filing a criminal revision, appeared before the Bombay High Court seeking permission to withdraw the revision and to have the time spent on it condoned under the Limitation Act, as he intended to pursue an appeal before the Sessions Court. The Court considered whether a …

MOHAN KISAN CHAVHAN AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicants, Mohan Kisan Chavhan and others, challenged the Special Judge's order rejecting their application for discharge in a criminal case. They argued that the proper remedy was to file an appeal under Section 14(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code and sought permission to withdraw the …

THE STATE OF MAH.versusMEHTABBI BASHIRKHAN PATHAN

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra filed an application seeking condonation of a 1,167‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to the time required to obtain sanction from the Law and Judiciary Department and was not deliberate. The court observed that no documentary …

GANESH APPARAO CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The applicant, Ganesh Apparau Chaudhari, mistakenly filed a criminal revision under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure instead of a criminal appeal. He sought the court's permission to withdraw the revision and be allowed to file the proper appeal. The bench examined whether such a …

MIRABAI W/O. DIPAK @ DILIP GHOLAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The applicant, Mirabai, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378(4) of the CrPC against an order of a Judicial Magistrate. The appeal was later converted into a criminal revision application by this Court. The applicant sought to withdraw the revision and instead file a revision before the Sessions …

SIDDESHWAR ALIAS SIDDHU MURLIDHAR KEKANversusTHE COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Siddheshwar alias Siddhu Murlidhar Kekan, sought the return of a revolver seized in connection with Crime No.25/2022, alleging that his firearms licence, though expired in 2021, was pending renewal before the Collector, Jalna. The trial court, exercising powers under Section 452 of …

SHAIKH LATIF SHAIKH BASHEERversusVINOD KHEMJI LODAYA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a judgment debtor, sought to resist a second execution petition filed by the decree holder more than 13 years after a decree was passed on 06‑04‑2002. The petitioner argued that the 12‑year limitation period under Section 136 of the Limitation Act began on the decree date, rendering …

PRAMILA KISANRAO GAJBHIYEversusVIJAY S/O. PATITPAVAN URADE AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The applicant, Pramila Kisanrao Gajbhie, sought permission to file an appeal under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure challenging an earlier order. The court considered the request and, instead of allowing the appeal, disposed of the criminal revision application as withdrawn, granting …

RAVINDRA MURALIDHAR POTDARversusSUREKHA PRABHAKAR DIXIT AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Ravindra Muralidhar Potdar, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a delay of 10 years, 11 months and 24 days in preferring a first appeal against a judgment dated 30 April 2024. The Coordinate Bench had earlier quashed a district court order and granted the applicant …

YUNNUS KARIMSAB KAMBLEversusATMARAM SHIVANNA HIRAPURE AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners sought leave to appeal in a criminal matter but, after deciding to file an appeal before the Sessions Court in accordance with the precedent set in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC Online SC 1320), they requested the withdrawal of the present petition. The learned …

MOHANLAL KANWARLAL VAIDversusASAVARI AVINASH DESHPANDE AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellant, Mohanlal Kanwarlal Vaid, filed an application seeking leave to withdraw his criminal appeal after a judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Ghanasekaran. He also requested permission to initiate appropriate proceedings before the Sessions Judge. The Court considered the time taken by …

MARATHON PANVEL INFRASTRUCTURES PVT LTDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petition challenges the revenue authority's order that set aside mutation entries dating back to 1989 after Saga Builders filed an appeal 22 years later without the court first deciding whether the delay should be condoned. The petitioner argued that the appellate authority lacked jurisdiction …

STATE OF UPversusVIKRAM SINGH AND ANOTHER

The State of U.P. filed an appeal against Vikram Singh and another, but the appeal was lodged 189 days after the decree, exceeding the prescribed period. The State sought condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, submitting an affidavit and arguing that there was no deliberate …

OSAMA JAFRI AND 4 OTHERSversusState of U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The petitioners obtained a decree in their favour in Civil Suit No. 101 of 1984, which was upheld by the High Court in 2002. Subsequent applications under Sections 33/39 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, were allowed on 08.01.2024, but the Tehsildar later recalled this order on 30.03.2024, …

RAKESH AND 2 OTHERSversusDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CONSOLIDATION AND 10 OTHERS

The petitioners sought a review of the High Court's order dismissing their writ petition concerning a title dispute over land claimed on the basis of a registered sale deed. They alleged that the consolidation officer and subsequent appellate authorities had acted arbitrarily, failed to give them a …

MAJOR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioner Major Singh filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court challenging an eviction order dated 8 May 2026 passed by the Assistant Collector/Tehsildar under Section 209(Ja) of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, and seeking a mandamus directing the officer to accept his restoration …

SANKLECHA CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTDversusNITIN MADHUKAR SHEWALE

Disposed Off

The appellant Sanklecha Constructions Pvt. Ltd. filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 63‑day delay in filing a second appeal under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The court examined whether the period during which a review petition was pending (23 Nov 2023 to …

IQBALversusHUKAM SINGH (SINCE DECEASED) AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners, Iqbal, filed a civil revision challenging the dismissal of their suit and a subsequent dismissal of their appeal with a Section 5 limitation condonation application. No counsel appeared for the petitioners at the hearing. The respondents argued that the revision was not maintainable …

JYOTSANA SHIKSHA SAMITI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners obtained a temporary injunction in a suit, which the State appealed under Order XLIII Rule 1(r) of the CPC. The State's appeal was delayed, and a condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act was granted by the trial court. The petitioners filed a writ petition under …

PRAVIN PRABHAKAR NAGE.versusUNION OF INDIA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY,

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pravin Prabhakar Nage, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Union of India. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the proper forum for the grievance was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Relying on the Supreme Court’s …

PRAVIN PRABHAKAR NAGE.versusUNION OF INDIA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY,

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pravin Prabhakar Nage, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Union of India. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the proper forum for the grievance was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Relying on the Supreme Court’s …

Eknath s/o Dhanaji Sali DiedversusDr Vishal R Bhandari

Disposed Off

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

Ganesh Krishna MadhaviversusMaya V Sawant

Disposed Off

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

THE GUJARAT SHEEP AND WOOL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTDversusHIMATLAL TAPUBHAI SAPARA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The Gujarat Sheep and Wool Development Corporation filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 185‑day delay in filing a petition for restoration of a second appeal. The respondent opposed, arguing that the decree under appeal had already been executed, …

ASHABEN CHIRAGBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 43‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against an order of acquittal. The applicant also requested permission to convert an earlier criminal revision application into a criminal appeal, as the …

CHAMPABEN SOMABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Champaben Somabhai Patel filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 36‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The delay arose because the original complainant had filed a criminal revision application, but the coordinate bench held that only an appeal was …

CHAMPABEN SOMABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicant sought condonation of a 29‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The court examined the circumstances, noting that the original complainant had filed a criminal revision which the coordinate bench held should have been an appeal against the …

SONABHAI KARAMSIBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a three‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal. The respondents opposed, arguing that no satisfactory explanation was provided for the delay. The court examined the facts and the averments in the …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHAUDHARY KANTIBHAI DAHYABHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 529‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal against Chaudhary Kantibhai Dahyabhai & Ors. The court examined the facts and the averments made in the application to determine whether the delay …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSUTHAR MAHIPALKUMAR BHIKHABHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 225‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal. Respondent No. 2 had died on 13‑01‑2026, and the court held the application as abated with respect to him. Respondent No. 1 …

MANJULABEN W/O KAMLESHKUMAR PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 58‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal. The High Court considered the facts and circumstances presented in the application. After hearing counsel for both parties, the Court found the reasons …

PATEL ASHVINBHAI BHAGVANJIBHAI LILAversusPATEL DHIRAJLAL VASTABHAI

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed Special Civil Suit No. 66 of 2010 which was dismissed by the Civil Court on merits without any evidence being taken, prompting a review petition that was also dismissed. They later filed a first appeal (F/FA/31316 of 2023) after a delay of 475‑484 days and sought condonation of …

PRAFULBHAI JAGDISHNARAYAN AGRAWALversusGOVINDBHAI AMBARAM PATEL

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, a construction firm, claimed to have purchased agricultural land in 1985 and 1990 through agreements and irrevocable powers of attorney, and sought specific performance, declaration of a 2018 sale deed as void, and injunctions. The trial court dismissed the suit under Order VII Rule …

PATEL HITENDRABHAI VITTHALBHAIversusRAJNIKANT BALVANTSINH DODIYA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The petitioner, Patel, filed an application seeking condonation of a 195‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The application was made under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The petitioner argued that the delay was unavoidable and requested a liberal approach …

NATHABHAI BHIMABHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Nathabhai Bhimabhai Rathod and another, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 49‑day delay in filing their main criminal appeal. The respondents, the State of Gujarat, were represented by an Additional Public Prosecutor. The court …

ASHOK SHRIPATI THULE AND OTHERSversusSHYAM JAYARAM MOKASHI

Disposed Off

The original suit (Civil Suit No. 55 of 1989) was dismissed by the trial court on 19 April 2012. The defendant appealed (Appeal No. 718 of 2012) which was dismissed on 30 November 2021. A review application (Civil Review Application No. 8 of 2022) was filed and the appellate court, on 4 October …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusBHAVDIP SANJAYPURI GOSWAMI

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners, Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act read with Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act seeking condonation of a 62‑day delay in preferring an appeal. The petition was filed by advocates Mr G.C. Mazmudar and Mr H.G. …

SHRI. SHANKAR SITARAM KURHADEversusMRS. KONDABAI SOPAN PADEKAR

Dismissed

The case involved an ancestral joint family property where the plaintiff, a daughter of the deceased, claimed a one‑fourth share. The first appellate court granted her share, holding that no valid partition by metes and bounds had been effected and that the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, did not …

CHHAGANBHAI NATHABHAI HIRPARA (DELETED)versusASHWINBHAI GHELABHAI RADADIYA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The appellants filed a first appeal before the Gujarat High Court challenging a civil judgment, but the suit value was only Rs.1,310. The Court, relying on the precedent set in Maliben Kamabhal Harijan v. Jagjivan Nanji (2023 SCC Online Guj 171), held that appeals involving such low-valued suits are …

JASIBEN ISHWARBHAI THAKARDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Jasiben Ishwarbhai Thakarda, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 93‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal/leave to appeal against the State of Gujarat. The applicant’s counsel, Ms. Amrita Ajmera, appeared for the petitioner, while the …

Rajiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajiv Kumar, sought a writ of certiorari to quash a selection order dated 10‑07‑2019 that placed his name under the E.B.C. (M) category for a fair‑price dealer under the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016, alleging discrimination despite his …

MANAV GANGWANIversusJGD COUTURE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner sought condonation of a 27‑day delay in filing a Section 34 petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to set aside an award dated 16 Nov 2024. The petition was due by 16 Feb 2025, but the petitioner fell seriously ill on 10 Feb 2025 and was unable to file until after …

Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Indu Devi, claiming to be the widow of a deceased PDS dealer, was initially selected on compassionate grounds for a PDS licence by the District Selection Committee (DSC) on 4‑December‑2014. The DSC later reviewed and rejected her selection, stating she was not the dealer's wife and that the dealer …

Arun Kumar Bhandari,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an EBC‑category resident, applied for a Public Distribution System (PDS) licence under the EBC category but the licensing authority issued the final merit list dated 28‑09‑2018 placing him in the unreserved category and allotted the licence to another EBC applicant under the …

Ramdeo SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramdeo Singh challenged the cancellation of his PDS licence (No. 01/1994) by the Sub‑Divisional Officer and the subsequent dismissal of his appeal by the Collector. He filed a writ petition seeking to set aside both the cancellation order and the appellate order and to restore his licence and …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandan Kumar challenged the selection of two individuals as PDS dealers in Korai Panchayat, alleging violation of Order‑11 of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Orders, 2016, and sought certiorari and mandamus to quash the selection. The Court observed that the Order …

Md. AkbarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Akbar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar officials to award him a licence for a fair‑price (PDS) shop, alleging that he satisfied the criteria advertised and that the authorities had selected an inferior candidate. The respondents contended that …

Arbind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Arbind Kumar filed a writ petition seeking quash of a 26‑Nov‑2018 order of the District Magistrate in a supply appeal and the cancellation of his PDS licence. The petitioner argued that the limitation period for filing a revision under the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar filed a writ petition challenging the selection of a private respondent over him for the position of PDS dealer in Gram Panchayat Raj Marar, alleging he was more qualified. The respondents relied on the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016, which provides a …

Jhingur BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jhingur Bhagat, challenged the cancellation of his Fair Price Shop licence by the Sub‑Divisional Officer and its affirmation by the District Magistrate, seeking a writ to quash the orders and restore the licence. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nitish Kumar challenged the cancellation of his Public Distribution System (PDS) licence by the Sub‑divisional Officer, Barh, through a writ petition seeking restoration of licence No. 64 of 2017. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 …

Rajnish BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajnish Bharti, filed a writ petition seeking cancellation of the selection of respondent No.12 as a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer and to be appointed herself, alleging she is the most suitable candidate. The respondents, representing the State of Bihar and various …

Dhanlal HarijanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhanlal Harijan, challenged the cancellation of his Fair Price Shop licence (No.27TR/2007) by the Sub‑Divisional Officer on 12‑Nov‑2016, seeking a writ to set aside the order. The respondents relied on Sections 32(iii), (v) and (vi) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System …

Bibhuti Rai @ Bhabhuti Rai @ Vibhuti RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of individuals claiming ancestral ownership of land, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 28‑03‑2026 issued by the Additional Collector, Saran, which cancelled their jamabandi. They sought quashing of the order and a direction to prevent interference with their …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Puja Kumari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and related officials to set aside a selection letter dated 19‑May‑2018 and the PDS licence No. 36/18 issued to Farhana Khatoon. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) …

Anshu PriyadarshiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anshu Priyadarshi filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a District Magistrate order granting a PDS shop licence to Aman Kumar, who allegedly failed to produce an unemployment certificate, and also sought mandamus directing issuance of a licence to himself. The respondents contended …

Surendra Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the authorities to allot a PDS shop licence to him, alleging that the selection of two other applicants was illegal. The court observed that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 provides a specific appeal and revision …

Md. AalamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Md. Aalam challenged the selection of a private respondent as a PDS dealer, alleging it violated the reservation policy and seeking a mandamus to cancel the selection and appoint an extreme backward category person. The respondents argued that Section 32(iii), (v) and (vi) of the Bihar …

Vijay Pathak @ Vijay Kumar PathakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Vijay Pathak filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to set aside an order of the District Magistrate of Madhubani that rejected his grievance on alleged procedural grounds. The petition alleged that the order was based on incorrect findings and that the application was filed out of time …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the authorities to allot a fair price shop to him and cancel the allotment made to Sanjay Kumar. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 provides a specific appeal and revision …

Priyanka @ Priyanka YadavversusOm Prakash Yadav

DISMISSED

The appellant, Priyanka Yadav, appealed an ex‑parte divorce decree granted to her husband under Section 19(1) of the Family Courts Act, alleging that the suit notice was sent to a wrong address and she was never served. The trial court had struck off the appellant’s defence for non‑compliance with …

Satyendra Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, challenged the final selection list for a PDS licence in Kachhiyana village, alleging that his candidature was ignored in favor of respondent No.5. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 provides specific …

Priyanka KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Priyanka Kumari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to grant her a wholesale licence for a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealership. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 …

Barun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Barun Kumar, challenged the rejection of his application to become a PDS shop dealer in Saidpur Panchayat, alleging that the rejection was based on an incompletely filled affidavit and his status as a ward member, and that the subsequent appeal was dismissed by the Divisional …

Manju Devi @ Manjoo Devi,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manju Devi filed a writ petition seeking to be appointed as a PDS dealer and to obtain a PDS licence for her ward, while also requesting cancellation of a licence granted to a family member, alleging that the issuance was illegal, arbitrary and violated her fundamental rights under Articles 16 and …

Rinku KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rinku Kumari filed a writ petition seeking to quash Memo No. 719 dated 20‑08‑2019 which appointed Smt. Chandani Kumari as the P.D.S. dealer for Baghai village and to direct the authorities to consider her own candidature. The selection was made by a committee chaired by the District Magistrate, …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, sought a writ directing the State of Bihar and various officials to verify the licensing documents of another PDS dealer and to cancel that dealer's appointment, claiming the dealer had falsified his reservation category and missed the objection deadline. The …

Shyam Deo Sah @ Shaymdev SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shyam Deo Sah, holder of a Public Distribution System (PDS) license No. 17/2016, challenged the cancellation of his license by a memo dated 18‑01‑2019 through a writ petition seeking certiorari and mandamus. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, …

Dayanand PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Fair Price Dealers Association (Registration No.2525/81), filed a writ petition seeking an injunction restraining respondents 6 and 7 from using the association’s name and address and requesting the court to recognize the petitioner as the genuine association, relying on an earlier …

Nand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nand Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking declaration that he was the selected candidate for a PDS dealership license, alleging that the selection list was improperly prepared. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 provides a …

Rama Shankar TiwaryversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rama Shankar Tiwary, sought a writ directing the State of Bihar to grant him a licence for a fair‑price shop, claiming he was placed at the top of the merit list. The respondents contended that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 provides a specific …

John Pascal,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, John Pascal, challenged the cancellation of his 1987 license under the Public District System by seeking a writ of certiorari to quash orders dated 30‑08‑2013 and 13‑07‑2018. The respondents argued that the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 provides a …

CHANDAN GHELABHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 76‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the application, arguing it should not be granted. The court examined the facts and circumstances presented in the …

JAYESHBHAI HARISHBHAI ARYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, Jayeshbhai Harishbhai Arya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a six‑day delay in filing an application for restoration under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The delay was contested by the State of Gujarat and the Additional Public Prosecutor. The court …

SHIV ACHALversusHINDALCO INDUSTRIES LTD AND 3 OTHERS

Shiv Achal, claiming ownership of a 0.24‑hectare plot in Jokahi village, challenged a decree passed in 2013 that declared Hindalco Industries and others as owners. An appeal filed in 2014 was dismissed for non‑appearance on 20 September 2023, and his subsequent application under Order 41 Rule 19 CPC …

SUNIL SHUKLA AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Sunil Shukla and others filed a criminal revision challenging the Additional Sessions Judge's order rejecting their application for discharge in a case under Sections 147, 323, 336, 427 and 307 IPC. They alleged that the FIR was false, motivated by an enmity over a shop, that the alleged theft …

JAIVEER AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a criminal revision challenging the trial court’s order of formal framing of charge dated 16‑12‑2024. The revision was presented 401 days after the impugned order, and the petitioners sought condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The court examined the …

DHANANJAY RAIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Dhananjay Rai, challenged the consolidation officer’s orders dated 01.07.2025 and 09.10.2025 relating to a time‑barred title objection filed under Section 9‑A(2) of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953. The officer had earlier condoned the delay in filing the objection …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 95‑day delay in filing a restoration application for Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.1233 of 2025, which had been dismissed for default without a hearing. The court examined the petitioner's explanation for …

BANARSI LAL SHARMAversusHARVINDAR SINGH AND 3 OTHERS

The appellant, Banarsi Lal Sharma, filed a first appeal seeking enhancement of a motor accident compensation award dated 18‑12‑2009. The appeal was filed after a delay of 7 years and 103 days, and the appellant sought condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent …

JAYANTILAL BHAVARLAL JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of a 132‑day delay in filing an application for restoration of Special Criminal Application No. 3443/2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. The delay was pleaded to be caused by sufficient cause and not by any malafide or dilatory intent. The Court …

DAHMA NAMLABHAI NATHIYABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicants sought condonation of a 322‑day delay in filing Miscellaneous Civil Application No.1 of 2026 for restoration of the main matter. They invoked Section 5 of the Limitation Act and submitted detailed explanations for the delay in paragraphs 2 to 5 of their petition. The respondents …

LAL MANIversusDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CONSOLIDATION AND OTHERS

The petitioners filed applications to substitute the legal heirs of a deceased sole petitioner and several deceased respondents, also seeking condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The court examined the affidavit explaining the delay and found it satisfactory, thereby condoning …

Uttam DuttaversusThe custodian and Ors.

DISPOSED OFF

Uttam Datta applied to the Special Court for certification and release of 100 shares of Reliance Petrochemicals Ltd that were attached by the Custodian under the Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities Act, 1992. The earlier application filed in 2009 had been dismissed for want of …

Sweety KumariversusAbhishek Raj

DISMISSED

Sweety Kumari, a medical officer, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 145‑day delay in filing an appeal against a divorce decree. She claimed the delay was due to the COVID‑19 lockdown and her lack of legal knowledge. The court noted that the lockdown …

VARSHABEN W/O HEMANTBHAI KANTILAL SURATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner Varshaben filed a criminal appeal and subsequently sought condonation of a 214‑day delay in filing the appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The High Court heard arguments from counsel for both the petitioner and the respondents. The court examined the reasons for the delay …

MANOJ PANDHURANG WAGHAVEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Manoj Pandhurang Waghavekar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an unspecified order of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner later moved the court seeking leave to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to file an appropriate proceeding later. The Court, after …

VIKAS JAISWALversusRAJESH KUMAR JAISWAL

The petitioner challenged a civil judge's order that allowed the defendant to amend his written statement six and a half years after filing it, adding a limitation defence and a claim of adverse possession. The petitioner argued that the delay should bar the amendment and that the amendment would …

BABLOOversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The complainant filed a criminal complaint in 2011; the accused were acquitted by the trial court on 26‑06‑2023. The complainant erroneously appealed to the Session Court, which dismissed the appeal on 11‑07‑2024, directing that any appeal must be filed in the High Court under Section 378(4) of the …

Naresh PrasadversusDeepak Kumar Choudhary

DISMISSED

The appellant filed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging a 2016 order of the Single Judge that dismissed his writ petition, which itself had dismissed an earlier petition under Order 1 Rule 10 of the CPC. The Court examined whether Clause 10 of the Letters Patent permits an intra‑court appeal against …

ASALAMBHAI AAMADBHAI GANDHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Asalambhai Aamadbhai Gandhar, filed a criminal revision application concerning a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case but delayed filing by 35 days. He sought condonation of the delay, arguing that the cheque amount had been paid, the parties had settled, and an affidavit of …

Bishmillah KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners sought restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 6788 of 2017 and filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to set aside the bar of limitation. The court observed that the petitioners failed to specify the number of days by which the limitation period had expired and …

VANRAJ HAMIRBHAI CHAVADIYAversusAJAYBHAI UDAYBHAI VAGHELA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 98‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. The respondent No.2 did not appear, and the applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons without any mala fides. The court examined the …

VIDHYABEN GIRISHBHAI SOLANKIversusGIRISHBHAI RAMANBHAI SOLANKI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners Vidhyaben Girishbhai Solanki and another filed an application under section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 39‑day delay in filing a criminal revision application. The court noted that the respondent's counsel, Mr. Chirag Brahmbhatt, had indicated an intention to …

ANKIT KISHORBHAI DAVEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ankit Kishorbhai Dave filed a criminal revision application (R/CR.MA/27728/2025) seeking condonation of an 80‑day delay in filing the revision under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent State of Gujarat was served but did not appear, and the original complainant (respondent No.2) also …

SHAILENDRA @ SALENDRA RAMPRAVESH YADAVversusTATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 223‑day delay in filing a cross‑objection in First Appeal No. 249/2025. The Court examined the submissions and found that the petitioners had shown sufficient cause for the delay, with no indication …

LHRS OF DECD. SIDDHARTH KIRANBHAI SANGHRAJKAversusHARSHADBHAI DINESHBHAI AANJANKA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of a 96‑day delay in filing a first appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. They argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by any dilatory intent. The court examined the submissions, emphasizing that limitation rules should not defeat …

HEIRS OF DECD. NAGPALSINH VIKRAMSINH PARMARversusDILIPKUMAR KIRTIBHAI MISTRI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, heirs of the deceased, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 153‑day delay in filing their first appeal. The respondents were represented by counsel, while one respondent did not appear. The court examined whether the delay was justified …

JAYDEVGIRI VIRGIRI GAUSWAMIversusGHANSHYAMBHAI C. SAVALIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 168‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. Respondents No.1 and No.2 did not appear, while respondents No.3 and No.4 were represented. The court examined the applicant’s claim of sufficient cause and …

DESAI (RABARI) BABUBEN WD/O SAGARBHAI JORABHAIversusRAJPUT RAJENDRASINH SURYANATHSHRI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 936‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. They claimed sufficient cause for the delay, while the respondents opposed the condonation. The Court emphasized that limitation rules should not defeat …

SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusBHARATBHAI LILADHARBHAI DAVDA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 179‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondent had been served but did not appear. The court examined whether the delay was justified and whether the …

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITEDversusMEVABHAI SABLABHAI GAMAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Liberty General Insurance Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 188‑day delay in filing its first appeal. Respondents Mevabhai Sablbhai Gamar & Ors. were served but did not appear. The learned counsel for the applicant argued that …

SHANKARLAL MAVJI PARMARversusHITESHBHAI JAYANTI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shankarlal Mavji Parmar, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 227‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The respondent No. 3 did not appear, while the other respondents opposed the condonation. The court examined the applicant’s …

VIJAYSINH NARENDRASINH ZALAversusTHAKOR PRAKASHKUMAR MATHURJI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 147‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. Respondent No.1 did not appear, while counsel for both parties were heard. The applicant argued sufficient cause for the delay, and the court emphasized that …

SATARAM BABURAM CHAUDHARYversusKALUJI JAYANTIJI THAKOR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 322‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The respondents did not appear. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a dilatory tactic. The court emphasized that …

ILABEN BAKULBHAI PATELversusVISHAL DHARMENDRABHAI PARIKH

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 216‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. The court examined the reasons provided, noting that the delay was not deliberate and that the applicant had a bona‑fide cause. Emphasising the principle of …

KUSUMGAURI GOPALDAS PARSANIYAversusJAGDISHBHAI ISHWARBHAI HEBTARA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 318‑day delay in filing their first appeal. Respondent No.1 did not appear, while counsel for both sides were heard. The court examined the applicants' explanation, finding it bona fide and not a …

JAGDISHBHAI MULJIBHAI KORADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Jagdishbhai Muljibhai Koradiya, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of 111 days' delay in filing a criminal revision application. Rule was issued returnable forthwith, and the learned advocates for the respondents waived service. The …

RAJENDRASINH BHIKHUSINH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Rajendrasinh Bhikhsinh Chauhan, filed a criminal revision application after a delay of 398 days, seeking condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. Notice was served on the State of Gujarat, but the respondent did not appear, and the Additional Public Prosecutor …

JITENDRA HASMUKHRAI JANIversusLHS AND LRS OF THE DECEASED ALPESH BABUBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 770‑day delay in filing a first appeal. Respondents No.1 and No.3 did not appear, while counsel for the other respondents were present. The court examined the applicant’s explanation, finding it bona …

Usha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Usha Kumari appealed the acquittal of three accused under the proviso to Section 413 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that they had assaulted her and her brother with a firearm on 20 June 2017. The trial court had acquitted the accused on the ground that the prosecution failed …

Brij Behari Sah and AnrversusSri Govind Sah and Ors

ALLOWED

The petitioners Brij Behari Sah and Bindeshwar Sah filed an interlocutory application seeking restoration of First Appeal No. 232 of 2004, which had been dismissed for default on 24 August 2017. The court first examined whether notice to Opposite Party No. 1 had been validly served and, based on an …

JAYESHBHAI HARENDRABHAI PANDYAversusEDWARD RODRIGUES LIONEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of a 105‑day delay in filing a First Appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. They submitted a sick note and explained that the delay was not deliberate but due to genuine reasons. The respondents opposed the condonation. The Court examined the principle that …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusGITABEN JASVANTBHAI PARMAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 58‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a dilatory tactic. The respondent’s counsel, though on sick leave, …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusPRAVINBHAI KUMANBHAI RAVAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 18‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant’s counsel, Ms. Dimple A. Thaker, argued that the delay was due to sufficient cause and not deliberate. Respondent No.2, …

PRAGNESHBHAI GIRISHBHAI BRAHMBHATTversusLAXMAN BHAGUJI MAHETRE

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Pragneshbhai Girishbhai Brahmbhatt, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 359‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a result of mala fide intent. The respondent (No.3) …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBHANUBEN HARGOVINDBHAI TRIVEDI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 104‑day delay in filing its First Appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a dilatory tactic. The respondent, represented by Mr. Dhairyawan D. …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusRAJGOR BIPINBHAI BALDEVBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, New India Assurance Company Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 147‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and that the respondents had no objection to condonation. The …

VIJAYKUMAR RAMESHCHANDRA CHOKSHIversusRAJENDRA @ RAJUBHAI RESHMABHAI VASAVA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of a 333‑day delay in filing a First Appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondents opposed the application, arguing the delay was unjustified. The Court examined the submissions, emphasizing that limitation rules should not defeat substantial …

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITEDversusNILESHKUMAR SARTANBHAI BARIA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 65‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents did not appear before the Court. The applicant’s counsel submitted that the delay was due to genuine reasons and …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusMANJULABEN RAMESHBHAI TALPADA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The insurer Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 30‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents did not appear before the court. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and …

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusNILESHKUMAR SARTANBHAI BARIA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The case involves an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 65‑day delay in filing a first appeal by Liberty General Insurance Company Ltd. The respondents did not appear before the court. The applicant argued that the delay was caused by reasons set out in the …

TAKOR SONALBEN BHIKHAJI VAGHANIYAversusASHOKBHAI LAXMANBHAI CHAUDHARY

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Takor Sonalben Bhikaji Vaghaniya, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 220‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The court heard arguments from both sides; the applicant’s counsel argued sufficient cause for the delay, while the respondents …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusBHAGVATBHAI ALIAS BHAGWANBHAI GAGUBHAI GOHIL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The New India Assurance Company Ltd filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 14‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was caused by reasons set out in the application and was not deliberate. The court examined the …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusLEGAL HEIRS OF NANALAL CHUNILAL PUROHIT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 14‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by any dilatory intent. The court examined the submissions and …

MANOJ RAMLAL KHATIKversusPRAKASHCHAND PUJILAL AHARI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 166‑day delay in filing their first appeal. Although the application was served on the respondents, respondent No.3 did not appear before the court. The learned counsel for the applicants argued that …

LAXMIBEN JAYDIPSINH ZALAversusGAJENDRAKUMAR JASHWANTSINH CHAUHAN

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Laxmiben Jaydipsinh Zala, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 96‑day delay in filing a first appeal. No respondents appeared before the court, and the applicant’s counsel, Ms. Pooja H. Hotchandani, argued that the delay was due to …

CHAUDHARY RAMESHBHAI AMBARAMBHAIversusCHAUDHARY CHANDRAKANTBHAI RAMSANGBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Chaudhary Rameshbhai Ambaramabhai, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 16‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a dilatory tactic. The respondents opposed the …

CBI, BSFB, MUMBAIversusSH BHARAT PRUSHOTTAM GAJJAR

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The CBI filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 75‑day delay in filing a restoration application for a main criminal revision that had been dismissed for default. The applicant argued that sufficient cause for the delay was shown. The court examined the …

OWNER OF GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusBEENABEN AJAYBHAI GOHEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Owner of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a three‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents did not appear before the court. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pankaj Kumar filed a civil writ petition seeking the quashing of a notice inviting tender, payment of Rs.10,69,016 and continuation of work under a contract with the Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation Ltd. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and the cooperative society, contended that …

M/S SOFT AGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDversusPARMAR RAJENDRA KALIDAS

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/S Soft Age Information Technology Ltd filed special civil applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to challenge orders of the Ahmedabad Labour Court that rejected its applications for condonation of delay in restoring industrial …

SOFT AGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDversusMAHESHKUMAR ARJANBHAI LAKUM

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/S Soft Age Information Technology Ltd filed special civil applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to challenge orders of the Ahmedabad Labour Court that rejected its applications for condonation of delay in restoring industrial …

M/S SOFT AGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDversusPARMAR CHINUBHAI SOMABHAI

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/S Soft Age Information Technology Ltd filed special civil applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to challenge orders of the Ahmedabad Labour Court that rejected its applications for condonation of delay in restoring industrial …

East Central RailwayversusM/s Pratibha Royal (JV)

DISMISSED

The East Central Railway filed an interlocutory application seeking condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing a commercial appeal under Section 13(1‑A) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 against a judgment dated 24‑06‑2025 in an arbitration matter. The railway argued that the delay was caused by …

VAISHALIBEN RAJENDRABHAI BARCHHAVversusRAGHAVKUMAR ASHOKKUMAR HALANI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 227‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. They argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by any mala fide intent. The respondents opposed the application, contending that the delay …

CHIRAG DAMJIBHAI SAVALIYAversusDHANJIBHAI BACHUBHAI KHANT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a petition under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a delay of 1987 days in filing a first appeal. The applicant argued that sufficient cause existed for the delay, and the court examined whether the delay was bona fide and not a result of mala‑fide or …

JAGDISHBHAI MANILAL THAKORversusSUKHDEV RAMLAL JAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 1,987‑day delay in filing their first appeal. Respondent No.3 was served but did not appear; the other respondents were not served. The applicants’ counsel argued that the delay was caused by genuine …

TARUNKUMAR PRADIPBHAI VASAVAversusPRADIPBHAI VITTHALBHAI VASAVA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of an 824‑day delay in filing a first appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. They argued that the delay was not deliberate and cited sufficient cause, while the respondents opposed the application. The court examined the submissions, emphasizing that …

MAHESHBHAI PRAVINBHAI JOTANGIYAversusHDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 596‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a dilatory tactic. The respondents opposed the application. The court examined the …

KANKUBEN SHAMBHUBHAI KHATARIAversusMANAGERSHRI,MAHESHWARI HANDLING AGENCY PVT. LTD.

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

This application was filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of 391 days' delay in filing the First Appeal. The applicants stated that they could not file the First Appeal in time for the reasons mentioned in the application. The respondents opposed the application. The Court …

PANKAJ JAGIDSHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 151‑day delay in filing a revision under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The petitioner’s counsel argued that sufficient cause for the delay was shown, while the respondent’s counsel opposed, claiming no sufficient …

Namita KumariversusRakesh Kumar

ALLOWED

The petitioner filed an application seeking restoration of an appeal that had been dismissed for default on 08-10-2025. The application was submitted on 15-10-2025, which is within the limitation period prescribed by law. The court examined whether the timely filing justified reinstating the appeal. …

THAKOR (BHATOMA) MAFAJI NAGARAJIversusOMA RAM S/O UDA RAM JAT (CHAUDHARY)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 183‑day delay in filing their appeal. The respondents were served but one did not appear. The court examined the reasons for delay set out in paragraphs 4‑9 of the petition and found them …

GITABEN DUSHYANTBHAI RATHODversusJITENDRASINH LILUBHA GOHIL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 78‑day delay in filing their appeal. They pleaded sufficient cause for the delay, citing the Supreme Court decision in N. Balakrishnan v. N. Krishnamurthy (AIR 1998 3222). The Court examined the …

MANJULABEN NARENDRABHAI JADAVversusAMITBHAI DINESHBHAI JADAV

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Manjulaben Naren­drabhai Jadav and another, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 87‑day delay in filing their appeal. The respondents, Amitbhai Dineshbhai Jadav and others, were served but did not appear for respondents No. 1‑3. The …

KULDIP KANUBHAI PANCHALversusUDESANGBHAI GAFURBHAI KO PATEL(DHHUVANA)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 1,177‑day delay in filing an appeal. The court noted that the delay was explained in the application and that sufficient cause was shown. Relying on the Supreme Court decision in N. Balakrishnan v. N. …

VALJIBHAI GANDUBHAI LUNAGARIYAversusJOSEPH TENAPILLI POL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 129‑day delay in filing their appeal. They pleaded specific grounds for the delay as set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the application. The court heard counsel for both sides and examined whether …

RAMANBHAI N. VANZARAversusANISA ANWAR MENDA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 2601‑day delay in filing an appeal. The court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in paragraphs 9‑11 of the application. Relying on the precedent set in N. Balakrishnan v. N. Krishnamurthy …

RAMANBHAI N VANZARAversusMANKI SAFURA ISHAQBHAI

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing an appeal. The respondents did not appear despite being served. The court examined the reasons for delay as set out in paragraphs 9‑11 of the application and found them …

RAMANBHAI N. VANZARAversusISHAQBHAI ABDULAJI MANKI

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant, Ramanbhai N. Vanzara, filed a petition under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing an appeal. The appeal was delayed due to reasons detailed in paragraphs 8‑10 of the application. No respondents appeared before the court despite notice being …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusAMARNATH DWARKA PRASAD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The plaintiff, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 42‑day delay in filing its appeal. The respondents were served but did not appear before the court. The court examined the explanations offered by the …

ABDULSHA RAMJUSHA FAKIRversusVINODBHAI RAMESHBHAI KUVARIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners Abdulsha Ramjusha Fakir & Ors. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 17‑day delay in filing their appeal. The respondents Vinodbhai Rameshbhai Kuvariya & Ors. were served, but respondents No.1 and No.5 did not appear. The court examined …

AMRUTBHAI KHOYABHAI PRAJAPATIversusBHARTIBEN PRABHAKRBHAI PATIL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 107‑day delay in filing their appeal. The court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in the application. Relying on the precedent set in N. Balakrishnan v. N. Krishnamurthy (AIR 1998 3222), …

THE NEW INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSHAILENDRASINH SAMANTSINH RAMLAVAT

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 156‑day delay in filing its appeal. The applicant explained the reasons for the delay in paragraph 3 of the application. The court heard arguments from the applicant’s counsel, Ms E. …

VAISHAKHI PARESHBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Vaishakhi Pareshbhai Shah and another, filed a revision application eight days after the prescribed period and sought condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The State of Gujarat and another respondent opposed the condonation. The court examined the memorandum of …

JASHIBEN WD/O AMAJI SAIDHAJI THAKORversusSHABBIRBHAI RAHEMANBHAI VORA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 185‑day delay in filing their first appeal. The respondents did not appear before the court. The petitioners argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by any dilatory intent. The …

DIMPLE BHAVESH PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 30‑day delay in filing a restoration application, invoking Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent, the State, waived service of notice. The court examined the reasons for the delay and found them …

SHOBHA SHRIPRAKASH KULKARNIversusSHARAD KESHAV JOSHI AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shobha Shriprakash Kulkarni filed a writ petition challenging the District Judge's order dismissing her application to condone a delay of over five years in filing an appeal against a judgment of the Court of Small Causes, Pune. The petitioner sought relief to file the appeal despite the delay. The …

MOHAMMED SAMIRBHAI HUSSAINBHAI CHUDGARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Mohammed Samirbhai Hussainbhai Chudgar, filed a criminal revision application 145 days after the prescribed period, seeking condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent State of Gujarat did not appear, though notice was served, and the Additional Public …

AFZALBHAI AAMADBHAI MAHIDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Afzalbhai Aamadbhai Mahida, filed a criminal revision application but delayed filing it by two days. He sought condonation of this delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent State of Gujarat did not appear, and the Additional Public Prosecutor waived service. The …

SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusVAJSHIBHAI AALABHAI GODHANIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 72‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents, Vajshibhai Aalabhai Godhaniya & Ors., did not appear. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBAKABHAI DALABHAI ALIAS DALUBHAI RATHVA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 523‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents did not appear. The court examined the applicant’s explanation, finding it bona fide and free of …

KALPESHBHAI NANABHAI BARIA @ SOLANKIversusMUKESHBHAI DHANABHAI DAMOR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Kalpeshbhai Nanabhai Baria, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 267‑day delay in filing a first appeal. No respondents appeared despite being served. The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not a dilatory …

AMRUTSINH MADHAJI CHAUHANversusJOSHI MAULIK MUKESHKUMAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 195‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. The respondents did not appear. The court examined the petitioners' explanation, finding it bona fide and free of mala fide or dilatory intent. Emphasising …

DEVIBEN VASANBHAI SONARAversusMAHDEVA HIRABHAI SONARA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

This is a civil application filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of 298 days' delay in filing the accompanying First Appeal. The applicants are Deviben Vasanbhai Sonara & Ors., and the respondents are Mahdeva Hirabhai Sonara & Ors. Though respondent Nos. 1 and 2 were …