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Judgments of 2026

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MAYUR NARAYANDAS ZAWARversusV.J. BHANDARI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Mayur Narayandas Zawar, filed a special civil application challenging a notice dated 29 October 2025 issued by the Conciliation Officer, Surat. The respondent, V.J. Bhandari & Ors., through Assistant Government Pleader Mr. Nikunj Kanara, submitted a communication dated 12 March 2026 …

AMARSHI CHAGANBHAI BHANDERIversusKIRIT MAGANBHAI JIVRAJANI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant was convicted by a magistrate on 25‑02‑2022 for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a conviction that was affirmed by the Sessions Court on 06‑12‑2025. The parties later settled the dispute amicably, and the complainant consented to compound the offence …

AMARSHI CHAGANBHAI BHANDERIversusKIRIT MAGANBHAI JIVRAJANI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant was convicted by a magistrate on 25‑02‑2022 for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a conviction that was affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge on 06‑12‑2025. The parties later settled the dispute amicably, with the complainant withdrawing the amount …

AMARSHI CHAGANBHAI BHANDERIversusKIRIT MAGANBHAI JIVRAJANI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Amarshi Chaganbhai Bhanderi, was convicted by a magistrate on 25‑02‑2022 for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a conviction that was affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge on 06‑12‑2025. The parties subsequently settled the dispute amicably, with the …

SHAFINMIYA SUMARMIYA SINDHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shafinmiya Sumarimiya Sindhi, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking to quash and set aside an FIR/order. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Jay S. Shah, later requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Vimal K. Vyas granted the request, stating …

SANJA UKABHAI GANGARAMBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, a former Educational Supervisor, challenged a departmental charge-sheet issued in 2006, arguing that the inquiry had not been concluded for over 19 years, depriving him of retirement benefits. The State and the municipal corporation contended that they required more time to complete …

VINOD DILIP HENDREversusKALIYANI VINOD HENDRE

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The husband (petitioner) filed a Hindu Marriage Petition (HMP) under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for restitution of conjugal rights. During the pendency, the wife (respondent) filed an application under Section 24 of the same Act seeking interim maintenance, which the husband did not …

PANKAJKUMAR MAHENDRABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner filed a criminal revision seeking relief from a conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, originally imposed in 2018 and affirmed by an appellate court in 2026. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties settled the dispute amicably, and the …

SANJAY @ JAGO JIVANBHAI BHUSADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicant sought successive regular bail after the filing of a chargesheet. The trial report indicated that six witnesses remained to be examined, and the trial judge requested an additional 7-8 months to complete the trial. The High Court, noting the pending examination of witnesses and the …

GARA INES SEQUERA QUIJADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, GARA INES SEQUERA QUIJADA, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the dispute had been settled amicably between the parties outside the court. Consequently, the petitioner sought …

JIGAR @KATHIYAWADI RAMESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Jigar @Kathiayawadi RameshbhaI, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave of 30 days to provide financial assistance to his family. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service of notice on behalf of the State. The court noted that the petitioner had previously …

RAVAL NITESHKUMAR VASUDEVBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner filed a criminal revision application (No. 10922/2026) but delayed filing by 130 days. The petitioner sought condonation of this delay. The High Court examined the averments in the application and found no sufficient reason to reject condonation. Consequently, the Court condoned the …

CHANDRAPALSINH BHUPENDRASINHJI CHAUHANversusSAMMAAN CAPITAL LIMITED

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Chandrapalsinh Bhupendrasinhji Chauhan, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 227 seeking to quash an order of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) that authorized possession of his flat. He argued that the DRT's notice to take physical possession, dated 14 March 2026, would …

LOH RAGHUBHAI SAVSIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Loh Raghubhai Savsabhai & Ors., filed a Special Civil Application seeking to approach the concerned authority with a representation. The respondent State of Gujarat, through its Advocate General, indicated that similarly situated persons had already approached the authority. The …

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLERversusNARHARIBHAI KESHAVLAL MEHTA SINCE DECD. THROUGH HEIRS

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Divisional Controller filed a special civil application against Narharibhai Keshavlal Mehta and others seeking enforcement of a tribunal award of Rs.25,000 arising from a road accident. The court noted that the amount was minimal and there was no dispute over the accident facts. Consequently, …

BAJIBEN PRABHATBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Bajiben Prabhathbhai Parmar, was convicted of murder under Section 302 of the IPC for allegedly pouring kerosene on the deceased, Rayliben, and igniting her, leading to her death. The appellant appealed the conviction and life sentence, arguing that the prosecution failed to prove …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSANJAY CHINTAMANI MISHRA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal revision against the Principal Sessions Judge, Navsari, who had allowed a copy of a dying declaration (Exhibit Mark 8/12) to be admitted only for the purpose of verifying signatures, not its contents, because the original document was unavailable. The State …

SANJAYBHAI VINUBHAI PATELversusUNION OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, manufacturers of fireworks, applied for a licence under the Explosives Act in 2024‑25, submitting the required Form LE‑1, fees, fire‑safety NOC and NA permission. The Collector/District Magistrate later issued a Standard Operating Procedure dated 21‑08‑2025 imposing additional …

BRAHMANE MANISHA SADANANDBHAIversusUNION OF INDIA

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The deceased Sadanand Brahmane died after falling from an upper berth due to a sudden jerk in a train traveling from Bhusawal to Surat. The Railway Claims Tribunal had rejected his family's claim for compensation, holding that the incident did not qualify as an "untoward accident" under section …

PANKAJ INDRAVADAN CHANDAK PROPRIETOR OF - VEENA ENTERPRISESversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Pankaj Indravadan Chandak of Veena Enterprises, filed three criminal revision applications challenging convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which had been affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties …

RAJIV INDRAVADAN CHANDAK PROP. OF JEEVIKA FASHIONversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Pankaj Indravadan Chandak of Veena Enterprises, filed three criminal revision applications challenging convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat and affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge. During the pendency of …

RAJIV INDRAVADAN CHANDAK PROP. OF JEEVIKA FASHIONversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Pankaj Indravadan Chandak, proprietor of Veena Enterprises, filed criminal revision applications challenging convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in three separate cases, all of which had been affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge. During the pendency of the …

SOMNATHBHAI RAMJIBHAI VAJNABHAI GAMITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Somnathbhai Ramjibhai Vajnabhai Gamit, the sole appellant in a criminal appeal against his conviction, died on 14 February 2026 while incarcerated at Lajpor Central Jail, Surat. The appellant’s counsel, Mr. Yogendra Thakore, had filed the appeal, and the State was represented by Ms. C.M. Shah. The …

VIJAYKUMAR JAGDISHCHANDRA THAKERversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Vijaykumar Jagdishchandra Thaker, filed Special Civil Application No. 773 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat. Counsel Nanavati & Co., represented by Mr. Kishan Patel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the procedural propriety of …

JAYMIN N. SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, led by Mr. J.V. Japee, applied for the restoration of their civil application (F/Civil Application No.32613 of 2025) which had been previously closed due to office objections. Their counsel, Ms. Nidhi Mehta, offered to address the objections and requested a chance for restoration. …

BHAVISH DEVABHAI BHARAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Bhavish Devabhai Bharai, was selected for the post of Lok Rakshak – Police Constable (Class III) but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking a provisional appointment, relying on …

KANAIYALAL SANKABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Kanaiyalal Sankabhai Patel, filed a regular bail application before the chargesheet was filed. After the chargesheet was filed, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application before the appropriate court. The …

AMRATBHAI VASIBHAI TUKABHAI RABARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants, Amratbhai Vasibhai Tukabhai Rabari and another, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release before the filing of a chargesheet in FIR No.11217027260009 relating to multiple offences under the BNS and the Arms …

PARESHBHAI JENTIBHAI MAKAVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Petitioner Pareshbhai Jentibhai Makavana filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969 seeking correction of the father’s and mother’s names in the birth certificate of his adopted daughter Anushree. The Registrar (Respondent No.2) …

DHARMASUT INDANE GAS AGENCYversusINDIAN OIL CORPORATION

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Dharmasut Indane Gas Agency, filed a special civil application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Indian Petroleum Act challenging a termination order dated 01‑02‑2024 that cancelled its distributorship agreement with Indian Oil Corporation. The petitioner alleged that the …

MILAN MERAMAM RADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Milan Meram Rada, was selected for the post of Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application challenging the State’s inaction. The Court noted a prior …

KANDHALBHAI MERKHIBHAI MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Kandhalbhai Merkhbai Mori, selected for the post of Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class III), could not obtain appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 in Special Civil …

DIPAK PANNALAL BINDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Dipak Pannalal Bind filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet in the High Court of Gujarat. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Suraj A. Shukla, sought permission to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application after six months. The Court …

TIWARI VASANTKUMAR RAMKUMARversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Tiwari, a contractual worker employed by ONGC and the Union of India since 1995, sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay his salary and allowances on par with regular employees, with arrears dating back to 1996. He alleged that despite the Contract Labour …

VAISHALI BABUBHAI NANDANIYAversusUNION OF INDIA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Vaishali Babubhai Nandaniya filed Special Civil Application No.2158 of 2026 before the Gujarat High Court against the Union of India and another respondent, seeking relief related to her employment grievance. The petitioner was subsequently appointed as a Constable by the Central Industrial Security …

NATUBHAI LAKHABHAI TALPADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. During the pendency, they informed the Court of a subsequent development and sought permission to withdraw the petition and pursue appropriate proceedings elsewhere. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted the permission …

KARSHAN BALUBHAI KARAMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Karshan Balubhai Karamata, selected for the post of Lok Rakshak – Police Constable (Class III), could not obtain appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking a provisional appointment, relying on a prior order …

JAGDISH DOSABHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Jagdish Dosabhai Kodiatar, filed a special civil application challenging the State of Gujarat's failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable – Class III. He relied on a prior order of a learned Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 …

PARBAT KARMANBHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Parbat Karmabhai Chavda, was selected for the post of Driver‑Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee failed to verify his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging this inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26‑07‑2021 in Special Civil …

MUNESHKUMAR SHIVDAS MEENAversusWESTERN RAILWAY

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

Munesh Kumar Shivdas Meena filed Special Civil Application No.21834 of 2025, which was dismissed on 20 November 2025 for failure to remove office objections within the time granted. The applicant subsequently filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application No.624 of 2026 seeking restoration of the dismissed …

SANJAY AMARABHAI GALCHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Sanjay Amarabhai Galchar, was selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench …

GOGAN SANGABHAI MAKVANAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Gogan Sangabhai Makvana, was selected for the post of Helper‑Class III in the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) but his appointment was withheld because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking …

RAIYA VIRABHAI KARAMTAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Raiya Virabhai Karamta, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable – Class III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021 (Special Civil Application No.1858 of …

SANNIKUMAR RAGHAVBHAI KARAMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Sannikum... challenged the failure of the Scrutiny Committee of GSRTC to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 November 2021, which …

GUJARAT AMUSEMENT AND FUNWORLD PVT.LTD.versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Gujarat Amusement and Funworld Pvt. Ltd., operating a water park, applied for renewal of its licence in 2018 and again in 2025, but the authorities failed to decide despite multiple submissions and reminders, causing the park to remain closed and resulting in financial loss. The company filed a …

KANABHAI MULUBHAI GALCHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.) GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, Kanabhai Mulubhai Galchar and another, were selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC but were not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificate. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) where a …

KALUSINH VAKTUSINH MAKVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Kalusinh Vaktusinh Makvana was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by a Judicial Magistrate and the conviction was affirmed by the Sessions Court. During the pendency of the proceedings the parties settled the dispute amicably, and the complainant gave consent to compound …

MAHESH JAYANTILAL RANAversusVIJAYBHAI RAMNIKLAL MANAK

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Mahesh Jayantilal Rana filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside an acquittal dated 08‑09‑2017 passed by the 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Surat, in Criminal Appeal No.71 of 2016. The applicant contended that the appellate court erred by relying on Nemi Chand v. State of Rajasthan, which he …

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 …

ANKUYA BABULAL JIVABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Ankuya Babulal Jivabhai filed a special civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No.6694 of 2013 against the State of Gujarat and others. The applicant’s counsel offered to give the applicant one opportunity to conduct the matter and assured compliance with procedural …

AMKUBHAI BHUPATBHAI THARESAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants, Amkubhai Bhupatbhai Tharesa and another, filed a regular bail application before the charge-sheet was filed. They later sought the court's permission to withdraw that application and requested liberty to file a fresh bail application after the charge-sheet is filed. The learned …

PARTH GANESH MANDALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Parth Ganesh Mandaliya, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat but delayed filing the appeal by 23 days. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of this delay. The respondent State did not contest service of the rule. The Court examined the …

PARMAR INDUBEN SANGRAMSINHversusDISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners, Parmar Induben Sangramsinh & Anr, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 37449 of 2025, which had been dismissed for failure to remove office objections within the time fixed by the court. The respondents, the District …

ABC MINOR THRO. LEELABEN MANHARBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The Court considered a petition filed by a minor victim seeking permission for a third‑trimester medical termination of pregnancy. A committee of gynecology experts examined the victim and concluded that termination at the gestational age posed higher risks than delivery, with a high likelihood of a …

SHAILESHBHAI BABUBHAI KATARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Shaileshbhai Babubhai Katara, filed a criminal appeal after a delay of 480 days and sought condonation of that delay. The respondent State of Gujarat waived service of the rule. The Court examined the explanations offered for the delay and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the …

VIRENDRAKUMAR HARILAL PASWANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Virendrakumar Harilal Paswan, filed a regular bail application before the filing of a charge-sheet. He sought the court's permission to withdraw the pending bail application and to file a fresh application after the charge-sheet is filed, as permitted by law. The respondent, the State …

ARJUNSINH SHATRUDHANSINH CHAUHAN THRO MILAN JIGARBHAI PANJVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Arjunsinh Shatrudhansinh Chauhan, applied for a 30‑day temporary bail on the ground of his niece's marriage. The court noted that the applicant had previously been released on temporary bail on 10‑Oct‑2022 and subsequently absconded for 783 days, and that his conduct in jail was also …

PUNJA BHIMA KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) ,GSRTC.

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Punja Bhima Karmata, challenged the failure of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and the State to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a …

DHARMESH KISHANBHAI SONAJIBHAI PATNIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Dharmesh Kishanbhai Sonajibha Patni applied for a 30‑day temporary bail on the ground that he needed financial assistance for his family. The applicant had been released from custody in December 2025, as noted in the jail remarks. The court examined the application and found that the applicant had …

VIDHYASAGAR BHRUGUNATH VERMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Vidhyasagar Bhrugunath Verma, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail for 30 days, citing the need for financial assistance to his family. The application was presented through the jail, and the respondent State of Gujarat was represented by Mr. Chintan Dave. …

ILYASBHAI @ ILU S/O HUSENBHAI GULMAHMADBHAI BALOCHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Ilyasbhai @ Ilu, who is in custody, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail for a period of 14 days on the ground that he needs to provide financial assistance to his family. The application was presented through jail. The court examined the remarks made by the jail …

ARYANN CHEMICAL TRADING PVT.LTD.versusMT HELEN (IMO 9263136)

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Aryann Chemical Trading Pvt. Ltd. filed an admiralty suit against the vessel MT Helen and another defendant, seeking the arrest of the vessel. The plaintiff later submitted a purshis indicating that the parties had reached a settlement on 11 March 2026 and requested the withdrawal of the …

MEHBUB ABDULLA SABURIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Mehbub Abdulla Saburiya, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking permission to appeal a conviction. The High Court, after hearing counsel Pooja D. Baswal for the petitioner and Chintan Dave for the State, directed the petitioner to approach the competent authority …

MUSTUFABHAI BAKSUBHAI MULTANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Mustufabhai Baksubhai Multani, filed a regular bail application before the filing of a chargesheet. Subsequently, through counsel, the petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The court considered the request and, finding no impediment, granted …

TANK HARDIK BHARATKUMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, were granted study leave under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) to obtain a master's degree. While some received full salary during leave, others were paid only half salary, leading the …

MAHARSHI KISHOREBHAI BHATTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, sought higher qualifications under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) and were granted study leave. While some received full salary during leave, others received only half salary, leading …

CHEVALI SANDEEP SHAMBHULALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, were granted study leave under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) to obtain a master's degree. While some received full salary during leave, others were paid only half salary, leading the …

CHIRAGBHAI DINESHCHANDRA DOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Vishal Enterprise (proprietor Anilbhai Gopalji Umarigar & Anr), filed a series of special criminal applications seeking quashing of proceedings and interim relief against the State of Gujarat. The Court noted that the primary issue was the existence of office objections that the …

CHOUDHRI HARSH NATHUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, were granted study leave under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) to obtain a master's degree. While some received full salary during leave, others were paid only half salary, leading the …

HIRBAI WD/O LATE KASAMBHAI ISMAILBHAI SAMEJAversusMUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF MORBI

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petition under Article 226 sought a mandamus directing the Municipal Corporation of Morbi to release pension and family pension to the widow of a permanent employee who retired on 29‑02‑1995, alleging that the corporation's 1999 pension scheme and related public notices covered him. The …

SHIVRAMBHAI SARENGBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Shivrambhai Sarengbhai Solanki, filed Special Civil Application No. 15190 of 2018 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Yogesh G. Kanade, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the liberty to pursue any other statutory …

BHAGWANBHAI GOPALBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant filed an acquittal appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita against the trial court's acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh Ganpatsinh …

SAROJCHANDRA RAMCHANDRA PATELversusOM ASHRAM TRUST (LAXMINARAYAN TEMPLE)

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Petitioner Sarojchandra Ramchandra Patel filed a Special Civil Application under Section 41A of the Gujarat Public Trust Act seeking relief against the respondents. The petitioner argued that the appellate court had already decided the application, rendering the present petition infructuous. …

MANOJBHAI NARSHINHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

Manojbhai Narshinhbhai Patel filed a criminal revision under Section 401(3) of the CrPC challenging the acquittal order dated 25.01.2012 passed by the 5th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Himatnagar in a case involving offences under Sections 323, 325, 504 and 506(2) of the IPC. The High Court …

PRAVINBHAI KANTIBHAI RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat had earlier, on 27 June 2013, released the accused on regular bail conditioned upon the deposit of a specified cheque amount within ten days. The applicant filed a compliance report indicating that the required amount had been deposited. The learned counsel for the …

PRAVINBHAI KANTIBHAI RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat had earlier, on 27 June 2013, released the accused on regular bail conditioned upon the deposit of a specified cheque amount within ten days. The applicant filed a compliance report indicating that the required amount had been deposited. The learned counsel for the …

PRAVINBHAI KANTIBHAI RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat had earlier, on 27 June 2013, released the accused on regular bail conditioned upon the deposit of a specified cheque amount within ten days. The applicant filed a compliance report indicating that the required amount had been deposited. The learned counsel for the …

PRAVINBHAI KANTIBHAI RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat had earlier, on 27 June 2013, released the accused on regular bail conditioned upon the deposit of a specified cheque amount within ten days. The applicant filed a compliance report indicating that the required amount had been deposited. The learned counsel for the …

SITABEN BALDEVBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioners, long‑time residents of the Mangal Talavadi hutment area, claimed they were eligible for flats under the 2010 Rehabilitation and Redevelopment of Slums Scheme but were denied allotment while others received multiple flats. They alleged illegal, arbitrary and discriminatory conduct by …

GOHEL BHARATBHAI BHAVABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioners, long‑time residents of the Mangal Talavadi hutment area, claimed they were eligible for flats under the 2010 Rehabilitation and Redevelopment of Slums Scheme but were denied allotment while others received multiple flats. They alleged illegal, arbitrary and discriminatory conduct by …

D K PATEL - FOOD INSPECTOR (OR HIS SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The applicant, D.K. Patel, a food inspector, filed a criminal revision seeking to quash the Sessions Court’s judgment dated 5 October 2010 that upheld a conviction for a food‑related offence. The applicant argued that the appellate court erred by relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Nemi Chand …

G K UPADHYAY - FOOD INSPECTOR (OR HIS SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

G.K. Upadhyay, a food inspector, filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside the Sessions Court's order dated 5 October 2010, alleging that the court erred by relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Nemi Chand v. State of Rajasthan, which the applicant claimed was inapplicable despite evidence …

PATEL SUMITKUMAR SHYAMJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, were granted study leave under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) to obtain a master's degree. While some received full salary during leave, others were paid only half salary, leading the …

PATEL MITESH GOVINDBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, were granted study leave under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) to obtain a master's degree. While some received full salary during leave, others were paid only half salary, leading the …

BHAGWANDAS RAMKISHAN TELANGEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The applicant filed a criminal revision under Sections 397 and 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to set aside a Family Court order dated 23 July 2014 that awarded the wife a monthly maintenance of Rs.2,500. The Family Court had also stayed the order on the condition that the applicant …

ISHWARBHAI HAMIRBHAI VANSAFODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioners, long‑time residents of the Mangal Talavadi hutment area, claimed they were eligible for flats under the 2010 Rehabilitation and Redevelopment of Slums Scheme but were denied allotment while others received multiple flats. They alleged illegal, arbitrary and discriminatory conduct by …

VIMLABEN KAVIDRAKUMAR CHORDIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking quashing of FIR No. 11821003210014 (2021) registered at Mahila Police Station, Dahod, which alleged offences under IPC sections 492(A), 504, 506(2), 114 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. A …

MARWADI SHARES & FINANCE LIMITED THROUGH KETAN KAMLESHBHAI NAYAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Marwadi Shares & Finance Ltd., filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant sought to have the appeal heard by the High Court, but the Court …

GOKULBHAI BHAGVANDAS MISTRYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Gokulbhai Bhagvandas Mistry, filed a criminal revision against his conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act. During the hearing, it was established that the petitioner had died on 22 February 2020, and a death certificate was placed on record. The Court held that the revision …

PATEL BHARTIBEN HARIKRUSHNABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking cancellation of bail. After filing, the petitioner, through counsel, submitted a written request to withdraw the application. The learned counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw, citing the written instructions of the …

AKSHAY PITAMBER SARVAKARversusCENTRAL ADOPTION RESOURCE AUTHORITY

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

The petitioners, who adopted twin girls born in February 2022 after the biological mother’s death, executed and registered an adoption deed under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 in September 2022. Residing in Victoria, Australia, they sought a No‑Objection Certificate, a …

MITTAL KALABHAI PEDHADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who are Assistant Professors/Lecturers in Gujarat government engineering colleges, were granted study leave under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) to obtain a master's degree. While some received full salary during leave, others were paid only half salary, leading the …

ANIKET ARJANBHAI SURELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Aniket Arjanbhai Surela applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(3), 61(2) and 238(2). The applicant, a permanent resident of Rajkot with no prior criminal record, argued …

THAKOR AMUJI JHORAJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners Thakor Amuji Jhoraji and another filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the State of Gujarat and others. During the proceedings, the petitioners sought to add Davda Gram Panchayat as an additional respondent. The counsel for the Gram Panchayat …

ANILKUMAR JAYANTIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Kamlesh B. Patel, filed an acquittal appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita against the trial court's acquittal of the respondents on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether …

DHARMASUT INDANE GAS AGENCYversusINDIAN OIL CORPORATION

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Dharmasut Indane Gas Agency filed a Special Civil Application against Indian Oil Corporation and another party in the Gujarat High Court. The Court examined the petition in the context of a prior order in Special Civil Application No. 2239 of 2024, which had already addressed the matters raised. …

ARJANBHAI NANJIBHAI VIRANI (PATEL)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Arjanbhai Nanjibhai Virani (Patel), filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the State of Gujarat and other respondents to verify and re‑measure his land (Survey No. 415/3, village Mavdi) using the 1962 Tippan and historical records and to correct the …

SHEKH SIPAHISHAHIN MOHAMMADHUSSAINversusSHEKH SIRINBANU MOHAMMADSHAHID

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner filed Special Civil Application No. 17721 of 2024 before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the liberty to revive it if needed. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction, granted the …

AMMAR AKHTARHUSEN MANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Ammar Akhtarhusen Manki, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with FIR C.R. No. 11197025251060. He contended that custodial interrogation was unnecessary, he would cooperate with the investigation, and …

BASHIRSHA BHAKHARSHA SANDHVANI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Bashirsha Bhakharsah Sandhvani Shaikh, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, the applicant’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered whether it could allow the withdrawal of an …

CHAITANYAKUMAR SHAMBHUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Chaitanyakumar ShambhuBhai Patel, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with an FIR relating to a civil dispute over immigration services and a refund. The applicant asserted no prior …

DHOLIYA ARIFBHAI USHMANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, a scrap broker, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with an FIR (C.R. No. 11196010220014) alleging offences under IPC sections 120B, 419, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 114. The prosecution opposed bail, …

STATE OF GUJARATversusVITTHALBHAI MADHAVLAL PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The plaintiff, a contractor, performed earth‑filling work on the direction of officials of the defendant department but was not paid. After repeated notices, the plaintiff filed a suit for Rs 4,69,000 with interest; the trial court partially decreed Rs 1,40,000 with 6% interest. The defendants …

F H SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a former Principal (Class‑I) of an ITI, challenged his 2010 suspension and a 2017 pension‑cut order imposed for alleged misconduct dating back to 1999‑2001. The disciplinary inquiry, initiated in 2010, concluded only in 2013 and the final penalty was imposed in 2017 after a series of …

KISHORGAR RAMGAR GOSWAMIversusPRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Kishorgar Ramgar Goswami, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the proceedings, the petitioner retired from service on 30 November 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the retirement rendered the cause infructuous. The Court agreed, holding …

KIRITBHAI AMICHANDBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner challenged the confiscation of 3,99,171 litres of pit oil and 440 litres of spray oil ordered under Section 6-A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, arguing that the products do not qualify as "solvent" under the amended Solvent Control Order, 2000. The respondent contended that …

GIRISHKUMAR DHIRAJLAL SUJITRA (GIRISH D. PATEL)versusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicants, who were convicted and sentenced to various terms for offences under IPC sections 420, 468, 471 and 120‑B, filed a regular bail application under Section 389 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking suspension of their sentences pending appeal. The trial court had earlier suspended the …

FAZLURAHEMAN HADERBUX SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a former Principal (Class‑I) of an ITI, challenged his 2010 suspension and a 2017 pension‑cut order imposed for alleged misconduct dating back to 1999‑2001. The disciplinary inquiry, initiated in 2010, concluded only in 2013 and the final penalty was imposed in 2017 after a series of …

SHAYONA PETROCHEM LTD.,versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Shayona Petrochem Ltd. challenged the confiscation of 64,631 litres of pit oil by the Gujarat authority under Section 6‑A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, alleging that the oil does not fall within the definition of "solvent" under the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop Order, 2000 as amended in …

SANJEEVKUMAR C, S/O LATE K. NARAYANAN NAIRversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection against arrest in connection with an FIR alleging offences under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They contended that the …

HARSHADRAY CHAMANLAL VASRANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Harshadray Chamanlal Vasrani was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by the Trial Court and the conviction was affirmed by the Sessions Court. During the pendency of the proceedings the parties settled the dispute amicably, and the complainant executed an affidavit of …

RAHUL BABULAL SHAH PROPRIETOR OF JAY TRAVELSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rahul Babulal Shah, proprietor of Jay Travels, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to one year simple imprisonment, a conviction later upheld by the Additional Sessions Judge. He filed a criminal revision application alleging that the dispute with the …

MAHAVIRSINH KANUBHA GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mahaveersinh Kanubha Gohil applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for alleged forgery and illegal takeover of property. The State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offences and the applicant’s alleged …

PAL KANHAIYALAL KHUSIYALversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Jadav Maheshkumar Melabhai, a contractual peon employed by ONGC since April 1994, filed a series of special civil applications seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India and ONGC to regularize his employment and pay salary arrears from April 1995. He alleged that despite performing the …

KORI KESHAVRAM DUBARIPRASADversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Jadav Maheshkumar Melabhai, a contractual peon employed by ONGC since April 1994, filed a series of Special Civil Applications seeking a writ of mandamus for regularisation and payment of back wages at par with regular employees from April 1995. He alleged that despite continuous service, he …

TRIPATHI NAISHADH JAYANTIBHAIversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Jadav Maheshkumar Melabhai, a contractual peon employed by ONGC since April 1994, filed a group of Special Civil Applications 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 retroactively from …

ABHESING RUMALBHAI PARGHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Abhesing Rumalbhai Parghi, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 173‑day delay in filing a restoration application for a Special Criminal Application that had been dismissed multiple times for non‑prosecution. The …

JAYSHREE BHARATBHAI SHARMAversusTHE BAR COUNCIL OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Jayshree Bharatbhai Sharma filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the matter was no longer live and sought permission to withdraw the petition as intractuous. The Court granted the request, ordering the petition to be …

SHOAIB MOHAMMAD YUSUF DOLAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Shoiab Mohammad Yusuf Dola, was arrested in July 2025 for alleged offences under the IPC relating to a large-scale MGNREGA fraud. After several denied bail applications, the Chief Judicial Magistrate granted regular bail on 8 October 2025 following the filing of a charge‑sheet. The …

AZIZ MUSABHAI BANDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Aziz Musabhai Bandi, a contractual civil engineer appointed under the Sarva Sikshan Abhiyan, challenged an order dated 31‑12‑2025 that offered him a new contract as TRP at Padra, Vadodara after his earlier contract at Mahemdabad had expired. He also sought to quash a relief order dated 21‑1‑2026 …

ASHOK SHIVABHAI PARMARversusBAR COUNCIL OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Ashok Shivabhai Parmar & ors., filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners informed the court that the matter was no longer in dispute and sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court granted the request, …

VIKARAMJI SEDHAJI THAKARDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants, Vikramji Sedhaji Thakarda and another, were arrested in connection with an FIR alleging abduction of three girls, forced consumption of chocolates, and offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act. They filed an application for regular bail under …

VINITBHAI BABUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an FIR alleging violations of Sections 4(3) and 5(c) of the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act. The FIR alleged that the applicants and the applicant's wife had illegally …

VIJAYKUMAR @BHUVAJI KHANABHAI KARAMSIBHAI CHAUHAN (DARJI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Vijaykumar @Bhuvaji Khanabhai Karamshibhai, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release pending trial for alleged offences under Sections 69, 64(2)(m), 64(2)(f) and 351(2)(3) of the same Act. The prosecution …

ASMABEN NOORMOHMAD VOHRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner, Asmaben Noormohmad Vohra, filed a criminal revision application under the Domestic Violence Act seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and other respondents. The petitioner’s counsel, however, chose not to press the application during the hearing. The learned single judge noted …

KARANSINH LALUBHA GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

KARANSINH LABHUBHA GOHIL and a co‑applicant were arrested in connection with a contraband liquor seizure and charged under Sections 65(E), 116(B), 81 and 98(2) of the Prohibition Act. After the charge‑sheet was filed, they filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya …

NAJMABEHEN DAUGHTER OF RASULBHAI SAGHVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Najmabhen, daughter of Rasulbhai Sadhvani, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 11211015250732 (2025) alleging offences under Sections 103(1), 115(2), 351(2), 351(3), 352, 54 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. She filed a regular bail …

NIRBHAYSINH KISHORSINH RAOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Nirbhaysinh Kishorsinh Rao, filed a transit bail application fearing arrest under FIR No. 0046 for offences under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. He sought a four‑week transit bail while he intended to apply for anticipatory bail before the appropriate territorial …

SHANKAR RAMJIBHAI PINGLASUR(MAHESHVARI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Shankar Ramjibhai Pinglasur, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail for 30 days on the grounds of needing financial assistance for his family and medical treatment for his mother. The respondent State of Gujarat waived service of notice of rule. The court …

MOHMMAD JUBER SAKIR SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Mohammad Juber Sakir Shaikh, filed a temporary bail application seeking a 30‑day release to provide financial support to his family and obtain medical treatment for his ailing mother. The State waived service of notice. The court noted that the applicant had previously been released …

VINUBHAI KURJIBHAI JADVANI THRO KISHORBHAI KURJIBHAI JADVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Vinubhai Kurjibhai Jadvani was preventively detained on 07.03.2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘cyber offender’. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged cyber offences under the Information Technology Act did not affect public order. The State …

MUSTAK ALAM PARMAR THROUGH MIRZA SAGUFTA W/O MONISHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Mustak Alam Parmar, through his wife, applied for a 30‑day parole leave to provide financial assistance to his family. The applicant had been released from jail in October 2025, but earlier had absconded for 534 days after a previous release. The jail remarks highlighted this prior absconding. The …

MOHANSINH CHIBABHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Mohansinh Chibabhai Parmar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quash of FIR/Order No. 14459 of 2022. The trial in the underlying case was reported to be at the final stage of completion. Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the application was no longer pressed. …

BHILESHA HARISHKUMAR UMAJIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Bhilesha Harishkumar Umaji, filed a writ under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking a Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate for himself and his son, alleging that the Social Welfare and Justice Department of Gujarat (Respondent No.2) refused to issue the certificate on the …

PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ.CO.LTDversusHASAM MAMAD SAMA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The parents of Abdul Hasam sued Paschim Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. (PGVCL) for compensation after their son was electrocuted by a hanging live wire while crossing a lake embankment on 6‑12‑2001. The trial court held PGVCL negligent and ordered it to pay Rs.3,38,000 with 9% interest per annum. PGVCL …

RAMABHAI MOTIBHAI BHARWADversusGUJARAT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GIDC)

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

Ramabhai Motibhai Bharwad filed a writ petition under Articles 14 and 226 of the Constitution seeking regularisation of an unauthorised construction in a Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) estate, invoking the Gujarat Regularisation of Unauthorized Development Act, 2022. The …

JITENDRABHAI NATWARLAL JANIversusVIPULBHAI RAMESHCHANDRA KANSARA

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant filed a criminal revision application challenging a conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the revision application. The learned counsel for the applicant requested that the Court allow the withdrawal. The Court, …

NITIN BHARATBHAI DARJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed criminal revision applications (Nos. 1228 and 1233 of 2022) seeking relief under the domestic violence provisions. Their counsel, on instruction, chose not to press the applications before the High Court. The learned Judge noted that the applications stand disposed of as not …

NITIN BHARATBHAI DARJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed criminal revision applications (Nos. 1228 and 1233 of 2022) seeking relief under the domestic violence provisions. Their counsel, on instruction, chose not to press the applications before the High Court. The learned Judge noted that the applications stand disposed of as not …

KALPESHKUMAR AMRATBHAI NAIversusFALGUNIBEN D/O MAFATLAL GOHIL

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief in connection with Family Suit No. 82 of 2022. The Family Court had dismissed the family suit for default on 22 October 2024. The petitioner submitted the judgment as evidence, and the High Court examined whether the pending application …

GAURAVKUMAR AMRUTLAL GONDALIYAversusSURAT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Gauravkumar Amrutlal Gondaliya, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969, seeking correction of his son’s name on the birth certificate issued by Surat Municipal Corporation, which erroneously recorded the name as …

BHARATBHAI DEVABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Bharatbhai Devabhai Patel, filed Special Civil Application No. 2692 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the application, granted the permission to withdraw. Consequently, …

HETALBEN LALJIBHAI METALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Hetalben Laljibhai Metaliya filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the measurement of his height. The court directed a competent authority to prepare a report on the measurement. The report, once examined, indicated that there was no discrepancy in the …

VIKRAMKUMAR SENAJI PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, eleven candidates for the post of Police Sub‑Inspector, challenged the height verification process and sought a re‑measurement of their stature, depositing Rs 10,000 each as directed by the court. The High Court ordered the competent authority to re‑measure the heights, which was …

KRUNAL TANSUKHBHAI KANSARAversusSURAT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner sought to amend the special civil application to join a new respondent and to direct the Surat Municipal Corporation to change the name of a temple in the assessment register. The court allowed the amendment, permitting the addition of the new respondent. It directed the corporation …

SHAH KAMLESH RAMSAKALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioner filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking a mandamus directing the police to register an FIR against teachers and staff (respondents 4‑9) for alleged negligence that led to his son’s …

RAJABALI GULAMHUSENBHAI RATNANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rajabali Gulamhusenbhai Ratnani, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashment and setting aside of an FIR/order, and a subsequent application for a stay. The court observed that the applicant's counsel, Mr. Vanrajsinh M. Damore, did not press the petition, indicating …

PRAVINBHAI PATUBHAI GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Pravinbhai Patubhai Gohil, 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 measurement. Upon reviewing the report, the petitioner, through counsel, …

HARDEVSINH BHARATSINH JADEJAversusPASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED(PGVCL)

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Hardevsinh Bharatsinh Jadeja filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Kaushal P. Modi, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing, granted the request for withdrawal. The order expressly states that …

PARSINGBHAI DALABHAI DAMORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Parsingbhai Dalabhai Damor filed a special criminal application under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Section 497 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking the release of his Alto K10 vehicle seized by police under the Gujarat Prohibition Act for allegedly carrying liquor …

DILSAD SIRAJULHAQ SHAIKH THRO SIRAJULHUQ YASIN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave and later requested permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicant argued for withdrawal, and the Court considered the request. The Court granted permission to withdraw the application. …

RONAKKUMAR MANILAL TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Ronakkumar Manilal Trivedi, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an FIR alleging offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act (sections 7(a), 7A, 12, 13(1)(a) and 13(2)). The State opposed bail, arguing the …

SANJAYGIRI BHABHUTGIRI GOSWAMIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sanjaygiri Bhabhutgiri Goswami, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking consent quashing. The petitioner later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel, Mr. Chirag Aydi, pleaded for such permission. The Hon'ble Justice M. K. Thakker …

MAGANBHAI POPATBHAI SAPARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, parents of a deceased government employee, sought a writ directing the State of Gujarat to decide and implement a pending representation for a lump‑sum compensation of Rs. 4,00,000 under a government scheme for compassionate appointments. They alleged that their earlier applications …

MAFATLAL MANILAL DALALversusTHE GUJARAT STATE CO OP COTTON FEDERATION LTD

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Mafatlal Manilal Dalal filed a first appeal (No. 2875 of 2024) against the Gujarat State Co‑op Cotton Federation Ltd and others. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Suren M. Shah, was absent when the matter was called. The respondents had not filed the required DS affidavit, and the court had set a …

SAGAR NARAN SAMATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The appellant, Sagar Naran Samat, challenged a judgment dated 29‑December‑2022 of the Principal Senior Civil Judge, Keshod, which dismissed LRC No.151 of 2016 on the ground that the claimants failed to produce evidence despite ample opportunity. The appeal was confined to LRC No.151 and was argued …

DAKSHA NANAVATIversusINVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND AUTHORITY

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Daksha Nanavati, sought transfer of physical shares of Navin Fluorine International Ltd. originally held by her deceased mother, invoking a succession certificate and the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Rules. The respondents, IEPF Authority and the company, refused the …

STATE OF GUJARATversusJATIN PREMESH PANDYA

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 751 of 2016) and a connected civil application for a stay. The respondent, Jatin Premesh Pandya, had died during the COVID pandemic, but the exact date of death was unknown. The appellant argued that the legal heirs had not been brought on …

STATE OF GUJARATversusDHARAMVIRSINGH SHIYOTAJSINGH YADAV

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal appeal (No. 314 of 2011) against Dharamvirsingh Shiyotasingh Yadav. The respondent’s counsel submitted a death certificate showing that the sole respondent had died on 21 February 2026. The court examined the certificate and noted that the death was duly …

SANDIPKUMAR SURESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant Sandeepkumar Patel was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for stabbing Mazharkhan Pathan in a hotel room. The prosecution presented a chain of circumstantial evidence, including the hotel register, eyewitness testimony, and detailed medical findings of multiple fatal injuries. …

THAKOR ARJANJI SARDARJI(Abated)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants filed a criminal revision under Section 397 of the CrPC seeking to set aside their conviction for offences under Sections 323, 324, 325 and 326 IPC read with Section 114, which had been affirmed by the Sessions Court after an earlier acquittal by the Judicial Magistrate. The trial …

DEPUTY COLLECTORversusGANDABHAI BHAGVANBHAI PARMAR

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The Deputy Collector filed an application for condonation of delay in a civil suit. The court directed the applicants to serve the unserved respondent by 20 April 2026, failing which the suit would be dismissed without further reference to the court. The order also stayed the matter until 23 April …

KHORBAN @ KURBAL @ DINESH @ SARDAR LALUBHAI NAYAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Khorban was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for murder under Section 302 IPC based largely on the testimony of hostile witnesses and statements recorded by the investigating officer under Sections 161 and 162 CrPC. The High Court examined the post‑mortem report confirming …

VIKRAMSINH DAHYABHAI SODHA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Vikramsinh Dahyabhai Sodha Parmar filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner sought relief, and the court considered a request to amend respondent No.5, the Administrator of the District Primary Committee, Nadiad. The court granted leave to amend …