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Judgments of 2026

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KALURAM DEVILAL SUVALKA (AMENDED AS PER ORDER DATED 12/03/2026)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Dhanraj Savairam Raj, was preventively detained on 17‑02‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses related only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by …

JAGDISH @J.P RUPLAL SEVAK THRO BHAVANA JAGDISH SEVAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner was preventively detained on 21/02/2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of the …

ANILBHAI PRAVINBHAI JANI THRO.PARTH S/O. PRAVINBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Anilbhai Pravinbhai Jani, was preventively detained on 21 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "cyber offender" pursuant to Section 2(ba). He challenged the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order, …

SUMIT @ SARKIT S/O VINODBHAI PASWANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Sumit @ Sarkit, was preventively detained on 18‑02‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c). He challenged the detention, arguing that the offences cited against him—pertaining to assault and bootlegging—relate …

GUJARAT WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARDversusJAYESHBHAI RATILAL MEHTA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board filed a review application (R/Misc. Civil Application No. 695 of 2026) seeking permission to withdraw the filing because the main petition had been remanded to the appellate authority and was still pending. The applicant’s counsel requested that the Court …

NAYKA VIJAYBHAI NANIYABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Petitioner Nayka Vijaybhai Naniyabhai filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the District Election Officer (respondent No.2) to decide representations concerning the alleged falsification of a Scheduled Tribe caste certificate by …

KISHOREBHAI JAMATMAL RAMCHANDANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Kishorebhai Jamamtal Ramchandani filed a criminal revision seeking to quash an order dated 28‑02‑2019 of the Family Judge, Vadodara, which had partly allowed a maintenance application under Section 125 of the CrPC. While the revision was pending, the dispute was referred to the Vadodara Mediation …

M/S. KUBER STONE QUARRYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

M/s. Kuber Stone Quarry filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat and others seeking relief. The respondents filed an affidavit-in-reply stating that a lease agreement for the quarry had been executed on 18‑03‑2026 between the parties. The court took the affidavit and the lease …

BHARATBHAI FARKIBHAI PUROHITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners Bharatbai Farkibhai Purohit & ors. filed criminal miscellaneous applications seeking quashing and setting aside of FIR/Order No. 27457 of 2025 and related applications. The court, after hearing counsel, ordered that any objections be removed within two weeks from the date of the …

JADAV MOHSINBHAI AAIYUBBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Jadav Mohsinbhai Aaiyubbhai, filed Special Civil Application No. 10020 of 2021 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. D.M. Khachar, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the request, granted the permission to …

HASMUKHBHAI HARJIBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant, Hasmukhbhai Harjibhai Chauhan, filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar granted the request, ordering the application to be disposed of …

BHUPESH JAYANTILAL SHAHversusASHOKKUMAR P GUPTA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Bhupesh Jayantilal Shah, was convicted by a Metropolitan Magistrate for a cheque bounce offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to one year imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,28,583. The conviction was affirmed by the Additional City Sessions Judge on …

BHUPESH JAYANTILAL SHAHversusASHOKKUMAR P GUPTA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Bhupesh Jayantilal Shah, was convicted by a Metropolitan Magistrate for a cheque bounce offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to one year imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,28,583. The conviction was affirmed by the Additional City Sessions Judge on …

MANOJBHAI KANJIBHAI RUPARELIYAversusPASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Manojbhai Rupareliya, a protected tenant and cultivator of agricultural land, applied for a new electricity connection and the upgrade of an existing transformer. Although his application was approved and fees paid, the electricity company (respondent No.3) refused to proceed, citing the need for a …

GOVINDBHAI BHULABHAI PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Govindbhai Bhulabhai Prajapati, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a dishonoured cheque and was sentenced to one year imprisonment and ordered to pay Rs.5,30,000 as compensation. He appealed, but the conviction was upheld by the Sessions …

SHIVKUBHAI BAHADURBHAI NANBHAI GOVALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed a criminal revision application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against an order of a subordinate court. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application, stating it had become infructuous. The Court granted the request, …

VANAAMA SKIN AND HAIR CLINICversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashing and setting aside of FIR/Order No. 26394 of 2025. They later instructed their counsel to withdraw the application. The learned counsel, Mr. M.B. Gohil, sought the court's permission to withdraw. Justice Vimal K. Vyas granted …

NIDHIBEN W/O TUSHARBHAI SOJITRA D/O PRAKASHBHAI SAKHIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The wife of the petitioner and her minor child filed a criminal revision application and sought condonation of a 146‑day delay in filing the application, citing mental and emotional trauma. The respondent State argued that the delay was not sufficiently explained. The court referred to the …

PIYUSHBHAI CHINUBHAI RAMIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Piyushbhai Chinubhai Rami, filed a criminal revision application (No. 4379/2026) after a delay of 166 days. The revision sought relief against the order dated 13.03.2026 passed by the High Court. The petitioner argued that the delay should be condoned. The Court examined the …

HIREN DHANJIBHIA VAGHAMASHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by accused Hiren Dhanjibhai Vaghamashi (accused‑3) seeking quashal of FIR No. 11191013220564 (2022) which alleged offences under IPC 306, 506(2), 114 and IT Act 67(e)(a) …

VINAYGIRI KALUGIRI GOSWAMIversusTHE UNION OF INDIA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Vinaygiri Kalugiri Goswami, was convicted under IPC section 324 and later obtained a probation order under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, with the appeal disposed. He applied for a new passport, but the passport authority refused issuance on the ground of pendency of …

ATUL SURESHCHANDRA MEHTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Atul Sureshchandra Mehta, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking restoration of his earlier Special Civil Application (No. 31828 of 2025) which had been dismissed for failure to remove objections. The court noted that the dismissal was due to a 43‑day delay in filing the …

PARESHBHAI JAGMALBHAI JHALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Maulik Soni, through counsel Mr. Prem K. Shah, filed a special civil application seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the petition on the ground that it had become infructuous. The respondent State of Gujarat and others were served with notice. The sole question before the Court was …

NIRMAL BUILD INFRA PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Nirmal Build Infra Private Ltd filed a Special Civil Application seeking a direction that Arbitration Petition No. 38 of 2025 be heard and decided expeditiously under Section 8(4) of the Gujarat Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal Act, 1992. The petitioner argued that the contract …

VINOD KISHNJI BANSIWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Vinod Kishnji Bansiwal applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 before the charge sheet was filed, alleging possession of contraband worth Rs. 22 lakhs without a permit and claiming a mediatory role. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the …

AJAYKUMAR PATARAM THORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed by Ajaykumar Pataram Thori under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet had been filed for alleged offences under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and the BNS. The applicant argued that …

INAYAT KALUBHAI GOVLIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Inayat Kalubhai Govli, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave and later requested permission to withdraw the application. The sole issue before the court was whether it could grant such permission. The court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction, allowed the …

KISHANBHAI DEVRAJBHAI MALANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Kishanbhai Devrajbhai Malan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail in a criminal case. The application was listed before the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Sajid Y. Kariyaniya, appeared but did not press the application …

AAKASH RAMANUJ MORYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Aakash Ramanuj Morya, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking furlough leave after the competent authority rejected his request. The Additional Public Prosecutor appeared for the State. The Court examined the authority's order and exercised its discretion. It held that the …

PIYUSHBHAI BHAGVATBHAI GAMITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioner, a police constable appointed in 2001, was convicted under Sections 7, 12 and 13(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for an ACB offence and was dismissed from service by the disciplinary authority on 19 July 2019 without being served a show‑cause notice. He filed a writ …

TRUSHALI VAIBHAV SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Trushali Vaibhav Shah, sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 to quash the order of the Registrar (respondent No.2) that refused to register a sale deed and certificate of lease‑hold rights for a property auctioned under the SARFAESI Act after the mortgagor, M/s Raj Picture …

PROJECT MANAGER - OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITEDversusTHAKOR MATHURJI SONAJI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Project Manager of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay in preferring the main matter against Thakor Mathurji Sonaji & Anr. The applicant also moved for an amendment to insert the name of advocate Mr. Ashok Prajapati for the legal heirs …

RIZVAN AJITBHAI AJMERIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Rizvan Ajmeri, married with three children, found that the birth certificates of his children incorrectly listed the father’s name as “Salmanbhai Shaikh” instead of his own name. He applied on 22‑04‑2024 to the Registrar under the Births and Deaths Registrations Act, 1969 for correction, but the …

RIZVAN AJITBHAI AJMERIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Rizvan Ajmeri, married with three children, found that the birth certificates of his children incorrectly listed the father’s name as “Salmanbhai Shaikh” instead of his own name. He applied on 22‑04‑2024 to the Registrar under the Births and Deaths Registrations Act, 1969 for correction, but the …

BHARAT JEHTHBHAI FOSIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

29-COMPROMISE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashment of FIR No.11195010210119 registered at Palanpur West Police Station under IPC sections 465, 467, 468, 471 and 114. The parties disclosed that the dispute was a private family matter that had been settled, and the …

AMBUBEN WD/O RAVTABHAI PANABHAI PATELversusCHAIRMAN

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Ambuben, filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Himansu M. Padhya. During the second hearing, the petitioner’s counsel failed to appear and no request for adjournment was made. The court noted that without the …

FIROZKHAN GULABKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The husband (applicant) filed a revision under Sections 397 and 401 of the CrPC seeking to set aside a maintenance order dated 03‑12‑2011, which had been granted by the Family Court under Section 125 CrPC in favor of his wife and daughter. The marriage was solemnised in 2005, the wife left the …

EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF GUJARATversusEQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF INDIA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The Equestrian Association of Gujarat filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to withdraw its present petition and to file fresh writ petitions before the Delhi High Court, where related writ petitions were already pending. The petitioner contended that the …

ILIYASH ISHAKJI KHATRIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The applicant, an eyewitness and victim, filed a criminal revision challenging the acquittal of accused No.2‑14 by the Additional Sessions Judge in a case arising from communal riots on 03‑03‑2002. The applicant alleged that the trial court erred in disregarding his eyewitness testimony and other …

RATHOD MITALBEN BRIJESHKUMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioner, a mother and natural guardian of her minor daughter Drashti, sought a writ of mandamus directing the registration authority to replace the father's name on the child's birth certificate with her own name. The original certificate listed the first husband’s name; after a second …

KATARA KASUBHAI DHIRABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, members of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers residing in Chakaliya village, claimed forest rights over survey No. 126 under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 and Rules, 2007. Their applications, …

PATEL KARSHANBHAI CHIMANBHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners Patel Karshanbhai Chimanbhai and another filed Special Civil Application No. 14769 of 2024 against the State of Gujarat and another. The petition sought relief (details not specified) but the parties later reached a settlement. Counsel for the petitioners, on behalf of Mr. SP Kotia, …

BHIL CHIMANBHAI MANIYABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioners, a group of tribal individuals, complained that they were not provided the necessary forms to lodge their forest‑rights claims, alleging that the authorities had denied them on the ground that the stipulated filing period had elapsed. The respondents, the State of Gujarat, relied on …

SHIV STONE CRUSHERversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Shiv Stone Crusher filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, challenging the rejection of its quarry lease application and the closure of its online ATR account by the Industrial and Mines Department and the Collector of …

MAHEMUDABEN W/O RAFIQ HASANBHAI GHOGHARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat heard a criminal revision application filed by Mahemudaben challenging an order of a subordinate court in a double murder case. The applicant’s counsel argued that no case existed to even frame a charge, while the Additional Public Prosecutor contended that the matter …

PRATHAM SANJAYKUMAR PATELversusTHE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, born Pratham Sanjay Kantilal Patel, was adopted by a relative in 2006 and the adoption was cancelled in 2017, after which his biological father resumed custody. The petitioner applied to the Regional Passport Officer for a fresh passport reflecting his correct name, Pratham …

MANISH VIJAYKUMAR THAKURversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Manish Vijaykumar Thakur applied for regular bail after the filing of a chargesheet. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Jagat V. Patel, later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the bail application. The court considered whether it could allow the withdrawal at this stage of the proceedings. …

NARESH JAYANTILAL JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Naresh Jayantilal Jain, filed anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection from arrest in connection with FIRs alleging offences under IPC Sections 409, 420, 120B and 34. The petitioner argued that he was falsely …

NARESH JAYANTILAL JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Naresh Jayantilal Jain, filed anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection from arrest in connection with FIRs alleging offences under IPC Sections 409, 420, 120B and 34. The petitioner argued that he was falsely …

BUDHABHAI @ NARESHBHAI DHIRUBHAI AAHIR @ DANGARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who were the original accused, filed a Special Criminal Application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No.11198067250907 registered at Vartej Police Station, Bhavnagar for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Money …

LILESHBHAI @ NILESHBHAI TERSINGBHAI BHURIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, a 20‑year‑old male, was charged under Sections 137(2), 64, 64(2)(M), 87 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 5(l) and 6 of the POCSO Act for an alleged sexual offence involving a 16‑year‑old girl. The FIR arose from a consensual love affair during which the …

AMITBHAI RAJESHBHAI LAVJIBHAI DABHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Amitbhai Rajeshbai Lavjibhai Dabhi, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences under IPC Sections 302, 34 and 201, after a charge‑sheet was filed. He had been in custody since 23 January 2021, with the charge framed only on 3 …

JYOTINDRA MADANLAL GAJIWALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Jyotindra Madanlal Gajiwala, was granted bail by a Special CBI Court in 2017 with a condition to surrender his passport within 15 days. He deposited his passport but later sought permission to travel abroad with his family for personal reasons, filing a special criminal application to …

MANVENDRASINH SUMERSINH RAJPUT (DEVADA)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Manvendra Singh Rajput (Devada) filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet in a criminal matter before the High Court of Gujarat. The applicant, through counsel, later sought permission to withdraw the bail application at the stage of the proceedings. The court considered the …

LALITSINGH NATHUSINGH @ NARAYANSINGH RAVAT (RAJPUT)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Lalitsinh Nathusinh @ Narayansingh Ravat (Rajput) and another, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with FIR C.R. No.11209003260082 alleging offences under Sections 65(A)(E), 81 and 83 of the Prohibition Act. The …

GIRISHKUMAR SHIVANDAS TRIKMANIversusBHARATBHAI ARJANBHAI FALDU PROPRITOR

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

Girishkumar Shivandas Trikmani filed three criminal appeals (Nos. 318, 110 and 111 of 2009) against Bharatbhai Arjanbhai Faldu Proprietor and others. The appellant was represented by Mr. M.R. Bukhari, while the respondents' counsel, Mr. Ashish M. Dagli and Mr. Yuvraj Brahmbhatt, did not appear even …

GIRISHKUMAR SHIVANDAS TRIKMANIversusBHARATBHAI ARJANBHAI FALDU PROPRIETOR

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

Girishkumar Shivandas Trikmani filed three criminal appeals (Nos. 318, 110 and 111 of 2009) against Bharatbhai Arjanbhai Faldu Proprietor and others. The appellant was represented by Mr. M.R. Bukhari, while the respondents' counsel, Mr. Ashish M. Dagli and Mr. Yuvraj Brahmbhatt, did not appear even …

GIRISHKUMAR SHIVANDAS TRIKMANIversusBHARATBHAI ARJANBHAI FALDU PROPRIETOR

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

Girishkumar Shivandas Trikmani filed three criminal appeals (Nos. 318, 110 and 111 of 2009) against Bharatbhai Arjanbhai Faldu Proprietor and others. The appellant was represented by Mr. M.R. Bukhari, while the respondents' counsel, Mr. Ashish M. Dagli and Mr. Yuvraj Brahmbhatt, did not appear even …

ALIASGER TAHIR MALA,C/O.CAN IN FOOD PRODUCTS,SHED NO.C-1/105versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

The High Court of Gujarat considered a criminal revision application filed by Aliasger Tahir Mala and others after their conviction in a 1993 criminal appeal. While the appeal was pending, one accused, Ismail Ibrahim Khokhawala, died, causing his appeal to abate. Subsequently, the remaining accused, …

SHAILESHBHAI RAMJIBHAI AALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The accused filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash FIR No. I‑44 of 2018 and the pending charge sheet and trial. The original complainant and the victims appeared in court, produced identity proof and affidavits …

RAMESHBHAI NAGJIBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The original complainant filed a criminal revision application under Sections 397 and 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code challenging the acquittal of accused persons in a case filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The applicant sought permission …

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER,versusITS WORKMAN, C/O. HAMIRBHAI HIRABHAI MAKWANA

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Divisional Controller filed a Special Civil Application No. 6067 of 2007 against its workman, C/O Hamirbhai Hirabhai Makwana. The petitioner’s counsel, Ms. Avani S. Mehta, was not present when the matter was called out for hearing. The court noted the absence of the petitioner’s counsel and …

CHANDRABEN D/O MEDSINH DOLATSINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

Chandrab​en D/O Medsin​h Dolatsinh & Anr filed a Special Civil Application against the State of Gujarat. The petitioner's counsel, Mr. MB Gohil, failed to appear for the second hearing and made no alternative arrangement, indicating a lack of desire to proceed. The Court observed that without …

RAFIK ADAM SUMRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, accused No.2 in a multi‑state heroin smuggling case investigated by the NIA under the NDPS Act, has been in judicial custody for over 7½ years since his arrest in August 2018. The Sessions Court refused regular bail, prompting an appeal under Section 21 of the NIA Act. The High Court …

SIDDHRAJ @ SURYA DHIRUBHAI MAYDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicant, Siddhraj @ Surya Dhirubhai Mayda, was released on a 14‑day furlough leave from 5‑Sept‑2023 to 18‑Sept‑2023 but was subsequently apprehended by police, resulting in a 235‑day delay before he sought regularisation of the furlough. An application filed on 13‑May‑2025 for regularisation …

NIKULBHAI CHOTABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Nikulbhai Chotabhai Patel, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an FIR filed in 2024 alleging forgery of a Power of Attorney and illegal sale of land belonging to a de facto complainant. The alleged offence dates …

MODY DILIPLUMAR BABULALversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Mody Diliplumar Babulal, a contractual employee of ONGC since 1994, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India and ONGC to regularize his employment and pay salary and allowances on par with regular employees from April 1995. He alleged that despite …

BHUPATBHAI S/O RANCHHODBHAI HARSINGABHAI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Bhupatbhai, an under‑trial prisoner, filed a successive regular bail application after the chargesheet. The State argued that only five witnesses remained for examination and the applicant sought permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court granted the permission to not press the …

VIPULKUMAR BABUBHAI UDHNAWALAversusCHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER,GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Vipulkumar Babubhai Udhnawala and another filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gujarat and others. The petitioners, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, …

ROYAL ROW HOUSEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Royal Row House, filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Dilip L. Kanojiya and Mr. Kartikey Kanojiya, requested permission to withdraw the petition and instead approach the Town Planning Officer within ten …

M/S VAIBHAV CORP. PVT. LTD. COMPANYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Vaibhav Corp. Pvt. Ltd., sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, challenging an ex‑parte order dated 03‑Nov‑2023 that demanded a deficit stamp duty of Rs 16,47,562 plus penalty. The land in question was lease‑held by Bhadreshbhai Patel, …

M/S VAIBHAV CORP. PVT. LTD. COMPANYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, Vaibhav Corp. Pvt. Ltd., sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution challenging an order dated 03.11.2023 issued by the Deputy Collector, Stamp Duty Valuation Office, which demanded payment of Rs. 17,47,156 as additional stamp duty and penalty. The land in question …

INDRAJITSINH VAJUBHA VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Indrajitsinh Vajubha Vaghela filed a Special Civil Application seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Mrudul M. Barot. The Court, after hearing the application, granted the permission to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was …

MANILAL TERSINH JARPOTA THRO DIPENKUMAR DINESHBHAI VALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Manilal Tersinh Jarpota was preventively detained on 19‑02‑2026 by the Police Commissioner, Vadodara, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses under the Prohibition Law pertained only to law and …

AATISHBHAI LALITBHAI LASHUBHAI DAMORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Aatishbhai Lalitbhai Lashubhai Damor, sought regular bail after a charge‑sheet was filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with FIR No. 11199012250701/2025 alleging offences under Sections 64(1), 351(3) and 74 of the same Act. The …

FIVE ELEMENT INDUSTRY LIMITEDversusMV HONCHO ( IMO 9602978 )

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The plaintiff, Five Element Industry Limited, filed an admiralty suit against the vessel MV Honcho seeking enforcement of an arrest order dated 06.03.2026. The plaintiff’s counsel submitted a withdrawal petition on 17.03.2026, stating that the parties had amicably settled the dispute and that the …

NIRUPKUMAR RAMESHBHAI GAMITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a Multipurpose Health Worker appointed in 2014, challenged a charge‑sheet dated 24‑01‑2024 and a final show‑cause notice dated 28‑01‑2026 issued by the State of Gujarat, seeking their quash and a stay on any disciplinary action. The petitioner argued that his qualifications were …

RAMESHBHAI UDABHAI PANTRODversusDISTRICT REGISTRAR CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

AbdulKasim Hasam Bhaya filed a special civil application against the Union of India. The Court noted that the petitioner had raised office objections that needed to be removed. Justice Hemant M. Prachchak ordered that all office objections must be withdrawn within eight weeks from the date of the …

RAMESHKUMAR NANJIBAHI PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar Nanjibahi Prajapati, filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside the Sessions Judge's order that cancelled his bail and denied him the opportunity to cross‑examine the first informant. He argued that the cancellation was due to his counsel's illness, not any fault of …

ANIL PRAFULBHAI CHANGLANI S/O PRAFULBHAI POPATBHAI CHANGLANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Anil Prabhulbai Changalani, filed Special Civil Application No. 3831 of 2025 before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Rishabh R. Jain. During the hearing, Mr. Jain informed the Court that the petitioner does not wish to press the petition. Consequently, …

PRAKASH BHAGCHAND VASWANIversusTHE CHIEF MANAGER AND AUTHORIZED OFFICER

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, members of the Vaswani family, entered into an agreement with the respondent (Chief Manager and authorized officer) to approach the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) for relief concerning a disputed property by 20 March 2026, with the DRT to decide by 1 April 2026. In return, the …

SIDDIK @ MATUNGA ABDULLA BADAM THRO IRFAN BILAL BADAMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Siddik @ Matunga Abdulla Badam, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 30 days to provide financial assistance to his family. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service on behalf of the State, and both parties were heard. The court noted that the …

MINABEN TARUNBHAI THAKKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Minaben Tarunbhai Thakkar, held a mining lease for ordinary sand on 2 hectares of non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur and had his mining plan approved until March 2026. The respondent authorities, acting on instructions from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, locked the petitioner’s …

BUDHABHAI BALABHAI MEGHNANIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

MINABEN TARUNBHAI THAKKARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

MINABEN TARUNBHAI THAKKARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

MINABEN TARUNBHAI THAKKARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

PRATAPBHAI SARDARBHAI VANZARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Minaben Tarunbhai Thakkar, held a mining lease for ordinary sand on 2 hectares of non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur and had his mining plan approved until March 2026. The respondent authorities, acting on instructions from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, locked the petitioner’s …

ASHOKJI GOPIJI VANJARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, were restrained from mining after a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 was issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 was passed by the Collector. The petitioners contended that …

MUKESHBHAI VITHTHALBHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Minaben Tarunbhai Thakkar, held a mining lease for ordinary sand on 2 hectares of non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur and had his mining plan approved until March 2026. The respondent authorities, acting on instructions from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, locked the petitioner’s …

DHANAJI GOPIJI VANJARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

NIRUBEN RAMESHBHAI OADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Minaben Tarunbhai Thakkar, held a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest site in Chhotaudepur and had its mining plan approved until March 2026 under the Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017. The respondent authorities, acting on instructions from Sardar …

SANJAYBHAI BUDDHISAGAR SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

JAGDISHBHAI SARDARJI VANZARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

PRATAPBHAI SARDARBHAI VANZARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Minaben Tarunbhai Thakkar, held a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest site in Chhotaudepur and had its mining plan approved until March 2026 under the Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017. The respondent authorities, acting on instructions from Sardar …

GANESHBHAI RAMNAJI VANZARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, were restrained from mining after a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 was issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 was passed by the Collector. The petitioners contended that …

AMARSINGHBHAI SARDARJI VANZARAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

BALAJI NARAJI VANZARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Minaben Tarunbhai Thakkar, held a mining lease for ordinary sand on 2 hectares of non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur and had his mining plan approved until March 2026. The respondent authorities, acting on instructions from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, locked the petitioner’s …

SATISHBHAI NAGINBHAI MODIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

DECD ARVINDBHAI CHANDUBHAI OADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

JAGDISHBHAI SARDARJI VANZARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

SHREE SAI ENGINEERINGversusDAKSHIN GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Shree Sai Engineering filed a special civil application seeking an electricity connection from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited. The respondent company supplied the connection to the petitioner’s premises at Plot No. 722, GIDC, Ankleshwar. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the grievance …

MANJULABEN DINESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The applicant filed multiple criminal miscellaneous applications seeking quashing and setting aside of FIR/order. The court directed that any office objections must be removed by 1 May 2025, otherwise the matters will be dismissed for default without further reference to the court. No substantive …

BHAGIRATH ASHOKKUMAR SURATWALAversusGUJARAT PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Bhagirath Ashokkumar Suratwala, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition on the ground that it had become infructuous. The petitioner, through advocates Ms. Angel Gohel and Mr. Y.N. Ravani, moved an oral application …

DEVARAJBHAI VALJIBHAI GADA SINCE DECEASED BY HIS HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought to uphold revenue entries relating to land transferred by a 1985 will and subsequent sale deeds, arguing that the will did not constitute a prohibited transfer under Section 63 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948. The Collector, invoking Section 84C, …

DEVRAJBHAI VALJIBHAI GADA SINCE DECEASED BY HIS HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought to uphold revenue entries relating to land transferred by a 1985 will and subsequent sale deeds, arguing that the will did not constitute a prohibited transfer under Section 63 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948. The Collector, invoking Section 84C, …

DEVARAJBHAI VALJIBHAI GADA SINCE DECEASED BY HIS HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought to uphold revenue entries relating to land transferred by a 1985 will and subsequent sale deeds, arguing that the will did not constitute a prohibited transfer under Section 63 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948. The Collector, invoking Section 84C, …

DEVRAJBHAI VALJIBHAI GADA SINCE DECEASED BY HIS HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought to uphold revenue entries relating to land transferred by a 1985 will and subsequent sale deeds, arguing that the will did not constitute a prohibited transfer under Section 63 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948. The Collector, invoking Section 84C, …

DEVRAJBHAI VALJIBHAI GADA SINCE DECEASED BY HIS HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought to overturn the Collector’s order cancelling six revenue entries relating to land transferred by will and subsequent sale deeds, alleging that the will did not constitute a prohibited transfer under Section 63 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948. The …

DEVRAJBHAI VALJIBHAI GADA SINCE DECEASED BY HIS HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought to uphold revenue entries relating to land transferred by a 1985 will and subsequent sale deeds, arguing that the will did not constitute a prohibited transfer under Section 63 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948. The Collector, invoking Section 84C, …

UNION OF INDIAversusPRATIMA W/O RAKESH DALVI (W/O DECEASED)

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The Union of India filed a first appeal (No. 3106 of 2024) challenging a civil application for stay filed by Pratima w/o Rakesh Dalvi and others. The primary procedural issue was the service of notice to Respondent No.3, which had not been served. The Court directed the appellant’s counsel to effect …

BHIKHABHAI HIRABHAI SAVALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Bhikhabhai Hirabhai Savaliya filed a criminal revision application (R/CR.RA/1025/2025) before the Gujarat High Court challenging an order of a subordinate court. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Yogeshkumar A. Ratanpara, later moved the court seeking permission to withdraw the revision. The …

THAKOR DINESHBHAI DHARAMSINHBHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicant, Thakor Dineshbhai, was convicted under the Negotiable Instruments Act and appealed the judgment. While the appeal was pending, the parties reached an amicable settlement, and the original complainant (HDFC Bank) filed an affidavit stating the dispute was resolved and he had no …

MANGUBEN AMRATBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Manguben Amratbhai Makwana, filed Special Civil Application No.9674 of 2025 before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others. Through counsel Mr. Prateek S. Bhatia, the petitioner sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition and instead pursue relief …

MAHENDRABHAI KALIDAS BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, holders of a mining lease for ordinary sand on a 2‑hectare non‑forest land in Chhotaudepur, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 26‑03‑2025 issued by the Geologist and an order dated 04‑04‑2025 passed by the Collector, alleging procedural impropriety. They argued that under Rule 76 …

YOGESH PREMJIBHAI SUVARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners were accused of cheating and criminal breach of trust for issuing dishonoured cheques for the purchase of steel bars, leading to a criminal complaint under Sections 406, 420 and 114 of the IPC and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They filed a Section 239 Cr.P.C. …

PATEL RAMESHCHANDRA KHEMCHANDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

The applicant, Patel Rameshchandra Khemchand, filed two criminal revision applications challenging his conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act. While the applications were pending, the applicant died on 21 November 2023, and a death certificate was produced before the court. The learned …

PATEL RAMESHCHANDRA KHEMCHANDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

The applicant, Patel Rameshchandra Khemchand, filed two criminal revision applications challenging his conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act. While the applications were pending, the applicant died on 21 November 2023, and a death certificate was produced before the court. The learned …

SIKANDARBHAI PIRUBHAI MUMANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Sikandarbhai Pirubhai Mumani filed a special civil application but, through his counsel, indicated that he does not intend to press the petition for fresh representation against the State of Gujarat and others. The Court directed that if any representation is later made, the respondents …

AMITBHAI DINESHCHANDRA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

A field worker employed in the Malaria Department of the Gujarat Corporation for over 28 years was transferred to the post of Attendant in the Street Light Department, with the same pay scale, by an order dated 10‑12‑2024. The petitioner also received a show‑cause notice on 19‑02‑2025 alleging …

MUMANBHAI POPATBHAI BHARWADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The original complainant filed a criminal complaint alleging offences under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 114 IPC and the accused obtained anticipatory bail on 22 July 2019 with conditions. The complainant later sought cancellation of that bail, claiming the accused, a public‑servant clerk, …

MADHYA GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITEDversusPANOLI INTERMEDIATES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd, an electricity supplier, issued a provisional assessment and a final bill of Rs 22,70,458.89 against Panoli Intermediates (consumer) for allegedly extending its high‑tension supply to adjacent plots without permission. The consumer appealed under Section 127 of the …

MOHAMAD AKRAMBHAI S/O. VAHIDBHAI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Mohamad Akrambhai filed a criminal revision application before the Gujarat High Court challenging an order dated 2 December 2025 passed by a subordinate court. The revision was heard by Justice Gita Gopi. After considering the subordinate court's order, the High Court disposed of the revision …

SAYRABANU W/O. AKRAMBHAI VAHIDBHAI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, Sayrabanu w/o Akrambhai Vahidbhai Shaikh and others, filed a criminal revision application (R/CR.RA/2209/2025) challenging the order dated 2 December 2025 passed by a subordinate court. The application was listed before the Hon’ble Ms. Justice Gita Gopi of the Gujarat High Court. …

KASHYAPBHAI RAMESHBHAI KOTECHAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

RAMESHBHAI PARBATBHAI MARAVIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

ARVINDBHAI KANJIBHAI VASOYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

GHANSHYAM MANUBHAI SHINGALAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

PANKAJBHAI DHANJIBHAI DHAMELIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

ODHAVJIBHAI CHHAGANBHAI JESADIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

RAJESHKUMAR MOHANBHAI MARAVIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

ASHVINBHAI SHIVABHAI VEKARIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner sought regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233 in Rajkot under the Gujarat Regularisation of Unauthorized Development Act, 2022, after the municipal corporation rejected his application on the basis of a panel advocate’s opinion without granting a hearing. The land had …

KHIMJIBHAI NARSIBHAI RAMOLIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

RAGHAVBHAI PARBATBHAI MARAVIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

VITTHALBHAI CHHAGANBHAI JESADIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner challenged the Gujarat State’s rejection of his application for regularisation of a commercial building on Plot No.233, arguing that the municipal authority and appellate authority decided the matter without granting him a hearing and relied solely on a panel advocate’s opinion. The …

DINESHKUMAR JEMALDAN BAROTversusLILABEN D/O DEVARAM BHAAT (MEHRA)

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The appellant, Dinesh Kumar Jemaldan Barot, filed a first appeal against a decision involving his former spouse, Lilaben. Both parties were reported to be living separately. The appellant's counsel stated that attempts to contact the petitioner were unsuccessful. The court noted that the appellant …

ROHITKUMAR ARVINDBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Rohitkumar Arvindbhai Solanki filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the measurement of his height. The competent authority submitted a report indicating no discrepancy in the height measurement. On the basis of this report, the petitioner, through counsel, …

AKBAR SHAHBUDDINBHAI HALANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Akbar Shahbuddinbhai Halani filed a Special Civil Application seeking permission to withdraw his petition, stating that an appeal against the termination order dated 23-09-2024 had already been filed and remained undecided. The Court considered the request and directed the respondent …

VIKTARBHAI S/O. JONEBHAI SHELATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Viktarbhai Shelat was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging harassment under Section 75(1)(I) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act. The charge‑sheet was filed and he had been in custody since 13‑Dec‑2025. He filed an application under Section …

RAKESH KARMANBHAI KARMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Rakesh Karmata, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable, Class‑III, despite being selected. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a …

HIFZUL REHMAN MORISWALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, Hifzul Rehman Moriswala, challenged a supplementary electricity bill of Rs.2,21,635.73 issued by the power company on allegations of meter tampering and theft. He argued that the meter was replaced after a temporary repair and that the laboratory report on the old meter was …

ASHISHKUMAR CHANDRAKANT PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Ashishkumar Chandrakant Patel filed an anticipatory bail application (R/CR.MA/4678/2026) before the Gujarat High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. K. R. Chakwawala and Mr. R. M. Chakwawala, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application, stating it had become infructuous. The …

JAYESH BIPINBHAI SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners Jayesh Bipinbhai Sharma and another filed a special civil application challenging the measurement of the petitioner's height. The High Court, on an earlier order dated 09.03.2026, directed a competent authority to submit a report on the measurement. The report indicated no discrepancy in …

SUNIL SURENDRAKUMAR KAKKADversusUNION OF INDIA

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sunil Surendrakumar Kakkad filed a Special Civil Application seeking renewal of his passport against the Union of India and another party. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner successfully obtained a renewed passport. Consequently, the petitioner’s counsel applied to withdraw the …

ISMAIL @PINTU IBRAHIM KHOKHAR THRO KHOKHAR NILOFAR ISMAILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ismail @Pintu Ibrahim Khokhar applied for temporary bail, citing his daughter's upcoming engagement as a personal reason. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service on behalf of the State. The Gujarat High Court, after hearing the parties and considering the petitioner's jail remarks, exercised …

KURESHI IRFANBHAI MOHAMMADSHARIFBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioners, residents of the Jangleshwar and Nadoda Nagar slums in Rajkot, sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 and the Gujarat Slum Areas (Improvement Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1973 for alternative accommodation and a stay on demolition of their homes. The respondents, municipal …

LAHERI SALIM YUSUFversusDEPUTY ENGINEER

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner, Laheri Salim Yusuf, operating a reverse‑osmosis plant, was issued a notice and a supplementary bill by the Deputy Engineer of Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company alleging theft of electricity under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003. He filed a petition under Article 226 seeking a writ …

DEVANGBHAI GANPATBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Devanbhai Ganpatbhai Rathod petitioned the Gujarat High Court for the release of his Honda Amaze vehicle seized by police for alleged transport of liquor without a permit, invoking the Court’s extraordinary jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Section 497 of the BNSS. The …

JAGRUTIBEN BHIKHABHAI KOTVALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Jagrutiben Bhikhabhai Kotval applied for police recruitment and alleged that her height was incorrectly measured during the Physical Efficiency Test, disqualifying her. She sought a re‑examination of her height and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 with the court as security, which the court ordered. On …

RAHULKUMAR DASHRATHJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rahulkumar Dashrathji Thakor, filed a Special Civil Application challenging the measurement of his height. The State of Gujarat and another respondent were impleaded. The court ordered a report from a competent authority, which found no discrepancy in the height measurement. After …

ARVINDBHAI DHIRUBHAI DUMANIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner’s vehicle was seized on 03‑12‑2025 by authorities under the Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017, but no formal complaint was filed within the period prescribed by the Rules. The petitioner filed a special civil application seeking …

MARSHAL KANUBHAI SHARKHEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR alleging offences under IPC Sections 420, 465, 467, 468 and 114. The applicant and the de facto complainant were former partners and claimed the dispute was civil and …

MAKWANA MAYURI HARDASHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, a member of the Rabari Scheduled Tribe, sought a direction from the High Court to compel the Mamlatdar & Executive Magistrate of Porbandar to issue a Scheduled Tribe certificate in the English format prescribed by the Central Government for examination and admission purposes. The …

MAKWANA VIRA POLABHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, a member of the Rabari Scheduled Tribe, sought a direction from the High Court to compel the Mamlatdar officers of Porbandar and Ranavav to issue a Scheduled Tribe certificate in the specific English format prescribed by the Central Government for examinations and admissions. …

RAMESHBHAI VERSHIBHAI DESAI THROUGH RAJUBHAI VERSIBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rameshbhai Vershibhai Desai was preventively detained on 9 March 2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affect public …

MAHENDRAKUMAR VALJIBHAI VANKARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, Mahendrakumar Valjibhai Vankar, sought a writ directing the State of Gujarat to extend the 15% Non-Professional Pay Allowance (NPPA) under the 7th Pay Commission from the date their services were regularized, invoking earlier Gujarat High Court judgments and a Supreme Court order. …

ANIL FATEHLAL PALIWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Anil Fathlal Paliwal petitioned the Gujarat High Court under Article 226, Article 227 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the BNSS for the release of his Atul Auto Loading Tempo (RTO No. GJ‑01‑TH‑1215) seized by police for allegedly carrying liquor without a permit, an offence under the …

HIRAL JAGDISHBHAI VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Hiral Jagdishbhai Vaghela filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 30 days to attend his cousin's marriage ceremony. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service on behalf of the State. The court examined the petitioner's request, the reasons cited, and the jail remarks, and …

PRAKASHCHANDRA GAUTAMBHAI DAMORversusSHAMBUBHAI NAVALBHAI BHAMAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The appellant Prakashchandra Gautambhai Damor filed a first appeal against a district court order that appointed Shambubhai Navalbhai Bhamat as guardian of two minor daughters of the deceased Naynaben. Both daughters have now attained the age of majority, having turned 18 years old. The parties …

SHAILESH JYANTILAL PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Shailesh Jyantilal Prajapati, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the State of Gujarat. The Mamlatdar and the petitioner both submitted letters confirming that the petitioner resumed duties as a Computer Operator on 1 August 2025. The Assistant Government Pleader …

RAJESHBHAI LAXMANBHAI PARMAR @ PARIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Rajeshbhai Laxmanbhai Parmar, filed a special civil application alleging grievance against the State of Gujarat. The respondent, represented by Assistant Government Pleader Mitul Gautam, produced a resumption report indicating that the petitioner had resumed duty on 1 August 2025, …

MUKESHBHAI S/O MULJIBHAI DARJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Mukeshbhai Darji filed Special Civil Application No. 7400 of 2024 before the Gujarat High Court. He later sent a letter dated 16 March 2026 requesting that the petition be withdrawn. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Kishore Prajapati, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw. The Court took …

LAKHABHAI KOHYABHAI GOHILversusEXECUTIVE ENGINEER

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Lakhabhai Kohyabhai Gohil, filed Special Civil Application No. 6275 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Samarth S. Amin, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The issue before the Court was whether it could …

VALLABHBHAI MERVANBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, Vallabhbhai Mervanbhai Patel & ors., filed a special civil application seeking a one‑increment benefit, revision of pension and retirement benefits, and payment of arrears with interest, along with a direction for the respondents to decide a fresh representation within a stipulated …

GENERAL WORKS AND NORTH GUJARAT BIDI KAMDAR UNIONversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, General Works and North Gujarat Bidi Kamar Union, filed Special Civil Application No. 6198 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition in order to pursue an alternative remedy. The petitioner, represented by Mr. P.H. Pathak, Ms. Reena M. …

AKHAMBEN SOMABHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Akhamben Somabhai Bariya, filed a Special Civil Application seeking redress of grievances against the State of Gujarat and others. After most grievances were resolved, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition, noting uncertainty about any remaining …

M.J.EXPORTS PVT. LTD.versusGUJARAT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GIDC) LTD

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

M.J. Exports Pvt. Ltd. filed Special Civil Application No. 19402 of 2015 before the Gujarat High Court against Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. and others. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Aditya A Asthavadi, sought to withdraw the petition, stating that the matter had been settled …

RANJITBHAI NARANBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Ranjitbhai Naranbhai Patel, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the State of Gujarat and other respondents to regularize his service, grant consequential benefits, and prevent termination. He also requested that Respondent No.5's representation …

ANILKUMAR MAGANBHAI LATHIYAversusUNION OF INDIA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Anilkumar Maganbhai Lathiyaa and another, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Passports Act seeking relief against the impoundment of the passport of a minor, Vivan, whose mother allegedly concealed material facts while applying …

HIRALBEN SHARADCHANDRA SIDDHPURAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner, Hiralben Sharadchandra Siddhpura, filed a Special Civil Application seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the State of Gujarat to correct the birth certificate of her son, Evan, by inserting her name as the mother and removing the father's name. The petitioner requested that the …

SAHID SABBIR GAUDILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, SAHID SABBIR GAUDIL, filed a criminal miscellaneous application (No. 18327 of 2025) before the High Court of Gujarat. The applicant, through counsel Arsh Ghasura, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Manan …

DIPAKBHAI UKABHAI JADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Dipakbhai Ukabhai Jadav filed a pre‑detention application fearing detention under the PASA Act based on an FIR registered under the Gujarat Prohibition Act. The petitioner highlighted that co‑accused Rasikbhai Bhambhaniya and Rakeshkumar Gohil had earlier obtained quash of their detention orders in …

SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICERversusSABABSANG SHIBHABHAI

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The Special Land Acquisition Officer and another party filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay before the Gujarat High Court. The respondent, Sababsang Shibhbai, was an unserved expired deceased, and the court noted that the heirs of the respondent had not been brought before it. The …

SANTKRUPA STONE CRUSHERversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Santkrupa Stone Crusher filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. During the pendency of this petition, the respondent authority passed a final order, which the petitioner subsequently challenged in a separate petition. …