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Judgments of 2026

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VANRAJ HAMIRBHAI CHAVADIYAversusAJAYBHAI UDAYBHAI VAGHELA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

MUKESH BAVANJIBHAI PARGHIversusTHE DIVISION CONTROLLER

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, a driver employed by the respondent corporation, was terminated after allegedly consuming liquor while on duty, an incident that also led to a criminal case under the Prohibition Act, from which he was acquitted. The employee claimed the termination was effected without a proper …

HARSHAD JIVANBHAI BADEJAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Harshad Jivanbhai Badeja appealed against his acquittal in a criminal case before the Gujarat High Court. Along with the appeal, a criminal miscellaneous application for additional evidence was filed. The matter was listed for hearing, but neither the appellant nor the respondent appeared, and no …

GOSAI PRAVINGIRI DHARMGIRIversusTHE DIRECTOR, ASHOK ORGANIC INDUSTRIES LTD.

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

Gosai Pravingiri Dharmgiri, employed since 1981 and later transferred with continuity of service, alleged non-payment of wages by Ashok Organic Industries Ltd. (later Kumaka Industries Ltd.). He filed a Recovery (C‑2) application under Section 33‑C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act in 2019, which …

KALPESH @ KALU @ DAUD S/O NANJIBHAI RAMJIBHAI JETANIversusSTAET OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Kalpesh @ Kalu @ Daud, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 119‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The respondent State waived service of the rule. The court examined the explanations provided for the delay and found …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusSENMA HIRABHAI WD/O PASHABHAI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Oriental Insurance Company Limited filed a first appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.4,06,000 to the victims of a road accident. The Tribunal's award was challenged on grounds not specified in the appeal. The High Court …

MAHESHBHAI BHUDARBHAI KATAKIYA KODIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Maheshbhai BhuDarbhai Katakiya Kodi filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 377‑day delay in filing his main criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court heard arguments from counsel for both parties. It was held that the applicant had …

ASLAMKHAN SALIMKHAN BHUSAVALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Aslamkhan Salimkhan Bhusavala, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a case but delayed filing the restoration application by 203 days. The applicant moved the Gujarat High Court for condonation of this delay. The court heard arguments from counsel for both …

ADITYASINH @ ADARSHSINH GHANSHYAMSINH CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The accused filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash FIR No.11216010260047, which alleged offences under Sections 115(2), 352, 351(2), 324(4), 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. Both the …

IQBAL HAJI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Iqbal Haji Chavda, filed a special criminal application seeking regularization of his furlough leave after surrendering 13 days later than required. The State, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, waived service of the rule and did not contest the application. The court examined the …

TOSIFMIYA NURMIYA MALEKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant sought condonation of a 265‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The High Court heard arguments from counsel for both sides and examined the reasons for the delay. Finding that the applicant had established sufficient cause, the …

MAHESHBHAI VINUBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 38‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The respondent opposed the condonation, arguing that the delay was unexplained. The court examined the affidavits …

THE ORIENTAL GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRUTVIKUMAR JAYANTILAL DABGAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Oriental General Insurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.5,00,000 to the road accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the compensation amount was modest. It …

JAYESHBHAI GANPATBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

JAYESHBHAI GANPATBHAI VASAVANA applied to regularize his furlough leave after surrendering five days late. The State, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, waived service of the rule. The court examined the five‑day delay and the applicant’s explanation, and exercised its discretion to favor the …

ARJUNBHAI SOMABHAI NAYAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Arjunbhai Somabhai Nayak, filed an application seeking condonation of an 89‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the condonation. Both parties were represented by counsel, and the …

PARVEZ AYUBBHAI VAHORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Parvez Ayubbhai Vahora, the original accused, filed revision applications challenging the condition imposed by the 10th Additional Sessions Judge that he deposit 20% of the cheque amount within 60 days, a condition attached to the suspension of his sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable …

PARVEZ AYUBBHAI VAHORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Parvez Ayubbhai Vahora, the original accused, filed revision applications challenging the condition imposed by the 10th Additional Sessions Judge that he deposit 20% of the cheque amount within 60 days, a condition attached to the suspension of his sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable …

SHAKTISINH @LALO S/O JASHUBHA NANBHA CHUDASMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shaktisinh @Lalo, filed an application seeking condonation of a 43‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the condonation. The Court examined the reasons advanced in the application …

VIJAYBHAI VITTHALBHAI VADI THROUGH JYOTSANABEN VIJAYBHAI VADIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Vijaybhai Vitthalbhai Vadi applied for an extension of parole leave, citing the marriages of his son and nephew as grounds. The State opposed the application but submitted a police report. The Court examined the jail remarks and the applicant's reasons, and exercised its discretion in favour of the …

SABIRHUSEN URFE GOTU ALTAFHUSEN NABIBHAI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Sabirhusen Altafhusen Nabibhai Shaikh, applied for temporary bail for 30 days, citing the need to provide financial assistance to his family. The court heard arguments from the applicant’s counsel (appearing through jail) and the State’s counsel, Mr. Soaham Joshi, who waived service …

HMS BERGBAU DUBAI FZCOversusMV HONCHO (IMO 9602978)

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

In an admiralty suit (R/ADMIRALTY SUIT NO. 18 of 2026) filed by HMS BERGBAU DUBAI FZCO against MV HONCHO, the plaintiff obtained an arrest order on 27.02.2026 against the defendant vessel. The plaintiff later settled the dispute and, through counsel Mr. Manav A Mehta, filed a withdrawal purshish on …

ANANDBHAI BALDEVBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The accused filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash FIR No.11191044220275 (2022) and the related criminal case for offences under IPC sections 507, 294(b), 114 and Gujarat Money‑Lenders Act sections 33(3), 40, 42(d). The complainant …

RAY BANQUET AND HOTELS PVT.LTD.versusGUJARAT STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Ray Banquet and Hotels Pvt. Ltd. and another, filed a special civil application under Article 226 of the Constitution challenging the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission’s proceedings (HRC/2026/ADC/06/LEGAL-3). They alleged that the Commission failed to follow the Supreme Court’s …

NARENDRA C DESAI(DECEASED)versusJOGESH JAGMOHANDAS PANWALA

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

In a civil revision application, the petitioner No.1.2 had died and petitioner No.1.1 failed to appear despite being served notice. The court observed that petitioner No.1.1 showed no interest in prosecuting the matter. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for want of prosecution. The registry …

JITENDRASINH BHAVSINH VADHERversusMOHANSINH BHAVSINH VADHER

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

In Second Appeal No. 231 of 2022, the sole appellant, Jitendrasinh Bhavsinh Vadher, had died before the hearing. The appellant's counsel informed the court of the death, prompting the judge to consider the effect of the appellant's demise on the pending appeal. The court held that the appeal stands …

SEJALBEN RAJESHBHAI TIMBADIUA (TIMBADIYA)versusMURLIDHAR GAS AGENCY

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

On 18 April 2019 a truck driver collided with a motorcyclist, killing the latter. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held the truck driver 60% negligent and the deceased motorcyclist 40% negligent, awarding Rs.31,66,032 to the heirs after a 40% deduction. The insurer appealed, arguing that the truck …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusSEJALBEN RAJESHBHAI TIMBADIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

On 18 April 2019 a truck driver collided with a motorcyclist, killing the latter. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held the truck driver 60% negligent and the deceased motorcyclist 40% negligent, awarding Rs.31,66,032 to the heirs after a 40% deduction. The insurer appealed, arguing that the truck …

VINUBHAI VALLBHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The High Court of Gujarat heard criminal appeal No. 1442 of 2008 filed by Vinubhai Vallabhbhai against the State of Gujarat. The appellant could not be served with notice because he had died on 03-12-2013, as evidenced by a death certificate, police report, and statements of his son and cousin. The …

RAHULBHAI NAVINCHANDRA BHURIYAversusMITALIBEN PRATAPBHAI PATEL

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

Rahulbhai Navinchandra Bhuriya filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance against Mitaliben Pratapbhai Patel and another respondent. The applicant, through counsel Mr. A.S. Bhatt, requested the court's permission to withdraw the pending revision. The respondents were represented by …

HUSEN MAMAD KARA ISMAIL KAKALversusPRABHULAL MANILAL MEHTA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Husen Mamad Kara Ismail Kakal, filed an application for condonation of delay in preferring the main matter before the High Court of Gujarat. The respondent, Prabhulal Manilal Mehta & Ors., opposed the application. The court examined the averments made in the application. No detailed …

SUJEETKUMAR S/O SHRI RAM BINOD PANDEYversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sujeetkumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of delay. The applicant's counsel informed the court that the charge had already been framed, and consequently requested permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and granted …

GAJJAR SHILPABEN MAHESHBHAIversusPATEL VASHRAMBHAI DAMODARBHAI

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The case concerned a criminal revision application (No. 2063 of 2025) filed by Gajjar Shilpaben Maheshbhai against Patel Vashrambhai Damodarbhai and another party. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Jigneshkumar M. Nayak, sought permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and …

JAGRUTI W/O MANOJ TRIVEDIversusRAJU ALIAS MANOJBHAI BHUPENDRABHAI TRIVEDI

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

Jagruti, wife of Manoj Trivedi, filed a criminal revision application (No. 1623 of 2019) before the Gujarat High Court seeking maintenance. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Aditya J. Pandya, moved the court for permission to withdraw the application, submitting a withdrawal petition. The respondent's …

MAHAVIRSINH OMKARSINH JODDHAversusJAYESHBHAI VITHHALBHAI PATEL

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant Mahavirsinh Omkarsinh Joddha filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 419 of the BNSS, 2023, seeking leave to appeal the trial court's acquittal order in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal challenged the judgment that had cleared the …

M/S. MADHU SILICA PVT. LTD.versusBAHADURBHAI HARJIBHAI CHAVDA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Madhu Silica Pvt. Ltd., filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an award dated 23 May 2025 passed by the Labour Court, Bhavnagar, which ordered payment of Rs.3,00,000 as compensation in lieu of reinstatement to the respondent …

RAMANI EDUCATION TRUSTversusHEIRS OF DECD. MOHANBHAI NATHABHAI VADODARIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Ramani Education Trust and others filed a second appeal and sought condonation of delay in preferring the main matter. The application was supported by averments filed before the High Court of Gujarat. Counsel for the applicants and respondents appeared before the court, and notice was served on the …

VIDHYABEN GIRISHBHAI SOLANKIversusGIRISHBHAI RAMANBHAI SOLANKI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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

ANKIT KISHORBHAI DAVEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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

UMA DEVI SELVARAJversusINSPECTOR OF POLICE, NILAMBAUG POLICE STATION, BHAVNAGAR

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioner, Uma Devi Selvaraj, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner’s counsel repeatedly sought adjournments and failed to appear on the scheduled dates. On the last date of hearing, the petitioner did not appear when the matter was called out, …

BECHARBHAI GANGARAMBHAI PATELversusGODAVARIBEN RANCHODBHAI PATEL

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The appellant, Becharbhai Gangaramabhai Patel & ors., filed a second appeal and a civil application for stay against Godavariben Ranchodbhai Patel & ors. The court noted that respondent No.4 had not been served with notice and that service to respondent No.2 had expired. The judge directed the …

DHINGABHAI MERMANBHAI KOLIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioner, Dhingabhai Mermanbhai Koli, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner’s counsel appeared but the petitioner himself did not attend any of the two scheduled hearings. The Court noted that despite being called out twice, no petitioner was …

GAURAV MANUJI THAKORversusRAKESHKUMAR BABUJI THAKOR

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner was previously directed to serve the unserved respondents and failed to do so. During the first hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested a continuance to the second session, but the counsel was absent when the matter was called. The court, noting the repeated delay and absence, …

DHRUVBHAI @ DHULO MAHENDRABHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed by Dhruvbai @ Dhulo Mahendrabhai Chavda under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under the BNS Act and the POCSO Act. The applicant, aged 22, was alleged to …

NILESHKUMAR ZILUSINH THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Petitioner Nileshkumaar Zilusinh Thakor filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner failed to appear at two scheduled hearings despite notices. The Court noted the petitioner’s non‑appearance and held that …

SHERSINH@ SURAJSINH RANJITSINH KHIRCHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, arrested under FIR C.R. No. 11189004241242 for offences under IPC sections 380, 457 and 114, had earlier been granted regular bail by the Sessions Court subject to appearing twice a month, but the bail was cancelled after he violated that condition. He filed a regular bail application …

GOVINDBHAI BOGHABHAI KADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Govindbhai Boghbai Kadiya applied for parole leave, citing the need to provide financial assistance to his family. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, who highlighted that the applicant had recently been granted a 14‑day furlough leave from 6 December 2025 to …

RAYDHAN GOVINDBHAI DANGARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Raydhan Govindbhai Dangar, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave to provide financial assistance to his family. The respondent State of Gujarat, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, waived service of the rule. The High Court considered the applicant's grounds and the …

MEHULBHAI KADUBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Mehulbhai Kadubhai Parmar, convicted for 510 days for non‑payment of maintenance arrears of Rs.1,28,000, applied for parole leave. The State, through counsel, highlighted the nature of the conviction. The Court examined whether the conviction warranted the exercise of discretion in favour of the …

VIJAYSING SHANKARBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Vijaysing Shankarbhai Vasava, applied for parole leave on the ground of needing to engage in winter farming. The State, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, waived service of the rule. The Court examined the applicant's request, the surrounding facts, and exercised its discretion in …

ZAHIR ISMAILBHAI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Zahir Ismailbhai Shaikh, convicted for 1300 days for non-payment of maintenance arrears of Rs.6,50,000, applied for parole leave to provide financial assistance to his family. The State, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, highlighted the conviction and the nature of the offence. The Court examined …

ANILKUMAR @ RAM RANSINH KASERAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Anilkumar, an under‑trial prisoner, applied for parole leave to provide financial assistance to his family. The State, represented by Ms Jirga Jhaveri, highlighted that the applicant is currently arraigned in another offence and is still on trial. The court considered whether discretion could be …

BALVINDARSINH @ BALINDARSINH SURJITSINH SINGLIKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Balvindarsingh Surjitsinh Singlikar and Pradipsingh Jogindarsingh Singlikar, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 331(3), 331(4), 305(a) and 111(2) of the same Act. The …

THE MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY CALCUTTAversusRAJOBAI LALPATI SAKVAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered four First Appeals filed under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. against awards granted in motor accident claim petitions ranging from Rs. 1,61,050 to Rs. 5,00,000. The court observed that the amounts involved were …

VINODCHANDRA BHAVANJI GALIAversusWIDOW BHANUMATI TALAKSHI SHAH

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The appellants Vinodchandra BhavanjI Galia & Anr filed multiple appeals and civil applications before the Gujarat High Court. The court observed that notices to several respondents (Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10) had either not been served or not returned, and no further steps were taken to effect …

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRAJENDRAKUMAR VIKRAMSINH RAOLAJI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered four First Appeals filed under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. against awards granted in motor accident claim petitions ranging from Rs. 1,61,050 to Rs. 5,00,000. The court observed that the amounts involved were …

ALANKRUTA R DAVEversusGujarat Ayurved University

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioner, Alankruta R. Dave, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking relief against Gujarat Ayurved University and others. The petitioner failed to appear in court despite the matter being called out twice. The Court noted the non‑appearance and held that the …

BAHADURSINH ISHWARSINH VANSADIYAversusVATSALABEN WD/O DEVJIBHAI RAMJIBHAI VASAVA

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The High Court of Gujarat issued an oral order in Second Appeal No. 608 of 2022, directing that if no step is taken by 27 April 2026, the present proceedings shall be dismissed for default without further referral to the Court. The order notes that respondent No.2 has expired. A further sanction …

NAGAR PRATHMIK SIKSHAN SAMITIversusMAJOOR MAHAJAN SANGH

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The Nagar Prathmik Sikshan Samiti (NPSS) filed a writ petition under Articles 14, 16, 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an Industrial Tribunal award dated 31‑01‑2018 that ordered wages for 25 part‑time peons. During the pendency of the petition, the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) …

STATE OF GUJARATversusHARDEVBHAI CHANDUBHAI VINZUDA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of four accused who were charged with murder under Sections 302 read with 34 IPC and Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The Sessions Court had acquitted them on the ground that the sole eye‑witness, a close friend of the victim, was unreliable, there was no …

BHARATBHAI RANABHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of four accused who were charged with murder under Sections 302 read with 34 IPC and Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The Sessions Court had acquitted them on the ground that the sole eye‑witness, a close friend of the victim, was unreliable, there was no …

HASMUKHBHAI BHULABHAI PATELversusMAYUR HASMUKHBHAI PATEL

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners (appellants) challenged a lower court award of Rs.4,08,000 arising from a road accident. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because the amount in dispute was modest. The Court examined whether the small quantum of the award justified dismissal without …

JAYANTIBHAI MERUBHAI PATELversusAHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, a workman of Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Services, was removed from the waiting list and muster roll by a resolution dated 10‑06‑2010 with retrospective effect, without a hearing. He filed an IDR complaint which, after failed conciliation, was referred to the Labour Court. The …

DEPUTY ENGINEER, PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LTD.versusDIPAKBHAI PARBATBHAI BERADIYA

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The Deputy Engineer of Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. filed a civil application for condonation of delay, seeking four weeks to bring the legal heirs of the deceased respondent on record. The court considered whether the applicant should be allowed additional time to comply with procedural …

GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusGOPALBHAI RAMSINGHBHAI BHEDI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation filed an application seeking restoration of a main civil matter that had been dismissed for want of prosecution. The court examined the record and the arguments of counsel. It held that a dismissal for want of prosecution does not bar restoration if a …

AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL TRANSPORT SERVICEversusHARESHKUMAR SHANKARLAL TRIVEDI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service filed petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging Labour Court awards that reinstated two daily‑wage drivers with continuity of service but without back wages. The respondents had worked intermittently from 1997 to 2010, often absent …

AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL TRANSPORT SERVICEversusJAYANTIBHAI MERUBHAI PATEL

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service filed petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging Labour Court awards that reinstated two daily‑wage drivers with continuity of service but without back wages. The respondents had worked intermittently from 1997 to 2010, often absent …

ELECON ENGINEERING CO. LTD.versusGAURANGBHAI BALDEVBHAI RANA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd (petitioner) sought to quash a Labour Court award that ordered its reinstatement of senior executive Gaurangbhai Baldevbhai Rana (respondent) with continuity of service. The respondent had been employed since 2004, promoted to Senior Executive, and relieved in October 2020 …

KRUTI D/O SHAILESHBHAI PARIKH W/O BORIS ANDRE GOMESversusBORIS ANDRE GOMES

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Kruti, filed Special Civil Application No. 14071 of 2024 in the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction, granted the request and dismissed the petition as withdrawn, …

BHAVESH PRAVINCHANDRA RAJYAGURUversusBHUMIBEN BHAVESH RAJYAGURU D/O KANTIBHAI PATEL

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Bhavesh Pravinchandra Rajyaguru, filed a special civil application for restoration and later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the same. The respondent, Bhumiben Bhavesh Rajyaguru, opposed the withdrawal. The court examined whether it could allow the withdrawal of a pending …

SWAROOPSINH ARJUNSINH PARMARversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Swaroopsinh Arjunsinh Parmar, a workman employed by Design Private Ltd. at Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd.'s thermal power station, obtained two recovery orders from the Labour Court under Section 33(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act directing payment of Rs.2,99,624. The District …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusTULSIBEN SHAILESHBHAI VALAND

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd filed a First Appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.3,37,500 to the road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal but, noting the modest quantum of the award, decided to dispose of …

DAKSHIN GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITEDversusINDUS TOWERS LTD.

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 23.03.2023 passed by the Forum in Review Application No.154 and the order dated 17.12.2022 in Appeal No.143/2022-23 that cancelled a supplementary bill raised by the petitioner. The respondent, Indus Towers Ltd., …

GAURANGBHAI BALDEVBHAI RANAversusELECON ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd (petitioner) sought to quash a Labour Court award that ordered its reinstatement of senior executive Gaurangbhai Baldevbhai Rana (respondent) with continuity of service. The respondent had been employed since 2004, promoted to Senior Executive, and relieved in October 2020 …

CHETANBHAI KISHORBHAI SINDHVADversusNATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Chetanbhai Kishorbhai Sindhvad filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, seeking to set aside a Labour Court order that rejected his application to withdraw a fixed deposit of Rs 1,07,000 placed as compensation by National Insurance Co. …

HITESHKUMAR VITTHALBHAI PAREKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Hitesh Kumar Vitthalbhai Parekh, filed a special civil application seeking to withdraw his petition challenging a suspension order and to obtain a set‑off of the time spent in the present litigation when filing a departmental appeal. The petitioner’s counsel requested that the court …

RAKESH @ RAKESH MASTER MISHRILAL PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rakesh Master Mishrilal Prajapati, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the main criminal appeal (R/Criminal Appeal No. 1276 of 2020) to its original file. The High Court considered whether the appeal could be reinstated after it had been removed from the …

IMRANKHAN MAHAMADKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Imrankhan Mahamadhkhan Pathan applied for temporary bail for a period of 30 days. The High Court of Gujarat heard arguments from counsel for the applicant and the State, with the State waiving service of notice. The Court found the application meritorious and partially allowed it, granting temporary …

BHAUTIK VASUDEVBHAI PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Bhautic Vasudevbhai Pandya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel, Ms. Megha M. Dave, requested permission to withdraw the bail application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Ms. Jirga …

SURESHBHAI JINABHAI SUDANIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sureshbhai Jinabhai Sudani, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. He later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The petitioner’s counsel, M.R. Saiyed, submitted a request for withdrawal. The court, after hearing the submission, …

JITENDRAGIRI GANPATGIRI GOSAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of a 52‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal before the Gujarat High Court. The respondents opposed the condonation. The court examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding that the petitioner had established a satisfactory reason, the …

KANABHAI BIJALBHAI TRAMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Kanabhai Bijalbhai Tramata filed a special civil application seeking a direction that the State of Gujarat accept his application for compounding under Rule 12 read with Rule 22 of the Gujarat Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017, and allow him to deposit …

BHASKAR RAVINDRA DASversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The applicant, Bhaskar Ravindra Das, filed a regular bail application after the filing of the chargesheet in a criminal case. The trial had already concluded when the application was pending. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application on the ground that it had become …

SUNILKUMAR AMBUBHAI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 1,363‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The petition argued that sufficient cause existed for the delay. The Court heard counsel for both sides and examined the averments in the petition. Finding that the …

BHARATSANG MANUBHAI DABHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gosiya, filed multiple special civil applications against the Passport Authority. The High Court, after hearing, issued a common order directing that all office objections be removed within four weeks from the date of the order. The Court warned that failure to …

MOHMADSOHEL SALIMMOHMAD MAKRANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Mohd Sohel Salim Mohmad Makrani, filed a regular bail application before the chargesheet was filed. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was led, and the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to approach the trial court afresh. …

AJMELSINH @ AJAY ANUSINH @ ANVARSINH MAKVANA @ THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of an eight‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the petition. The Court examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding the explanation satisfactory, the Court decided that the delay should be …

ALPESHBHAI KAMLESHBHAI TADVIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 234‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the petition. The court heard arguments and examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding that the petitioner had established a satisfactory reason, …

AANANDBHAI HARIDASBHAI CHAUDHARY(DHODKE)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 424‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the petition. The court examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding the petitioner had established a satisfactory reason, the court decided that …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusAARTI VIDITBHAI SHARMA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 12‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The Court heard counsel for both the applicant and the respondents. It observed that limitation rules are not meant to defeat substantive …

SACHHIN KISHOREBHAI GAJJAERversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners applied for transit bail to avoid arrest pending a Section 482 application in Delhi, relating to an FIR (C.R. No. 51 of 2026) filed in Jaipur under Sections 79, 351(2) and 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service of notice. The …

JISAN @ DATTAPAVLE MAJIDBHAI MEMONversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Jisan @ Dattapavle Majidbai Memon applied for temporary bail for a period of 30 days. The High Court, after hearing counsel for both parties, partially allowed the application and granted temporary bail for 14 days. The bail was conditioned on furnishing a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with two …

KISHANBHAI @ AJAYBHAI S/O HASMUKHBHAI DABHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Kishanbhai, a 21‑year‑old, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Information Technology Act and IPC 103(1) for a fatal incident that allegedly occurred during a village function attended by about 20,000 people. He applied for regular bail under …

AMARATBHAI @ KEVABHAI AAHAJI (DABHI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant sought an extension of parole leave following the death of his brother, Mohanbhai Ahaji Dabhi, on 23-02-2026. The State opposed the request, but the respondent waived service of the rule. The court examined the jail remarks and the humanitarian ground presented, and exercised its …

RAKESH LAKHABHAI KODIYATAR THRO MORI MERAMANBHAI RANABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Rakesh Lakhabhai Kodi... filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail before the High Court of Gujarat. The applicant appeared in person and later requested permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and found no impediment to allowing the …

SARKHEJ ROZA COMMITTEEversusSHAHRUKHKHAN ABDUL RAUFKHAN PATHAN

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, represented by the Sarkhej Roza Committee, filed a group of civil revision applications under Section 83(9) of the Waqf Act, 1995, challenging a Waqf Tribunal order that rejected their plaint on the ground of insufficient court fees under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Code of Civil …

SARKHEJ ROZA COMMITTEEversusDAUDBHAI RAJEBHAI VOHRA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sarkhej Roza Committee, challenged a Waqf Tribunal order that dismissed its plaint for insufficient court fees and improper valuation under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The petitioner argued that CPC provisions do not apply to Waqf suits under the Waqf Act, …

SARKHEJ ROZA COMMITTEEversusCHANDBIBI ABDULRAUFKHAN PATHAN

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sarkhej Roza Committee, challenged a Waqf Tribunal order that dismissed its plaint for insufficient court fees and improper valuation under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The petitioner argued that CPC provisions do not apply to Waqf suits under the Waqf Act, …

GOVINDBHAI NARANBHAI AHIRversusPARSHOTTAM BAVABHAI PATEL

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The appellant Govindbhai Naranbhai Ahir filed a second appeal and a civil application for interim relief against Parshottam Bavabhai Patel. The matter was listed repeatedly before the High Court of Gujarat. The appellant’s counsel, Shivani R Modi, failed to appear on several occasions and was …

SHINOR TALUKA PANCHAYATversusMANJULABEN SURYABHAI VASAVA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The Shinor Taluka Panchayat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered its reinstatement of a deceased workman with 35% back wages and a recovery order directing payment of Rs 3,50,806 with interest to the workman's heirs. The …

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusJUGAJI GOBARJI THAKOR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case is a first appeal by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging a compensation award of Rs.4,57,833 granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to the victims of a road accident. The High Court examined the appeal but noted that …

STATE OF GUJARATversusDEVANAND @ DEVKO PUNJA BHATU

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of five accused in a murder case where the principal accused, Devanand Punja, allegedly killed Parbat Karshan over an election dispute and the others were charged with concealing evidence under Section 201 of the IPC. The trial court had found the prosecution's …

DAKSHIN GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LTD.versusRAMANBHAI MATHURBHAI TADVI

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd., the petitioner, challenged an award dated 01‑01‑2025 passed by the Industrial Tribunal, Vadodara, which held that the inquiry into respondent Ramanbhai Mathurbhai Tadvi’s alleged misconduct was illegal and ordered the company to pay his leave encashment and gratuity …

MUKESHBHAI GORCHANDBHAI CHAMKAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Mukeshbhai Gorchandbhai Chamka was convicted by the Sessions Court for raping and murdering a 13‑year‑old girl during a village marriage ceremony. The prosecution presented a chain of circumstantial evidence including eyewitness testimony of the victim being forcibly taken, forensic reports linking …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusMAHESHBHAI RAMJIBHAI GAVIT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat, represented by the Range Forest Officer, filed a Special Civil Application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, challenging a Labour Court award that had granted the workman, Maheshbhai Ramjibhai Gavit, only 50% compensation in …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusPRABHAKARBHAI HIRJIBHAI CHAUDHARY

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The State of Gujarat, represented by the Range Forest Officer, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that granted the workman, Prabhakarbhai Chaudhary, only 50% compensation in lieu of reinstatement. The workman, a watchman …

DILIP MANCHHALAL PARIHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Petitioner Dilip Manchhalal Parihar filed a Special Criminal Application under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking quashing of FIR No.11191011240307 dated 27‑11‑2024, which alleged offences under Sections 406, 409 and 420 of the IPC. An earlier similar petition (SCRA No.16573 of 2024) had been …

RAHUL YOGESHCHANDRA DALALversusM/S STYROLUTION(ABS) INDIA LTD

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, an employee of M/s Styrolution (Abs) India Ltd, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court order dated 06‑07‑2023 that held a departmental inquiry into his conduct to be legal and in compliance with natural justice. The respondent …

ABHESINH AMRABHAI TAVIADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The applicant, Abhesinh Amrabhai Taviad, filed a special civil application for restoration. The counsel argued that the main petition had already been disposed of by the same court. The court noted that since the principal petition was concluded, the present application could no longer be pursued. …

PATEL BHAVIKBHAI SURESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Patel Bhavikbhai Sureshbhai, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Gujarat High Court. He later sought permission to withdraw that application and retain the liberty to file a fresh anticipatory bail petition later if needed. The court considered whether such a withdrawal …

SMIT @SUMIT SATISHBHAI DARJI THRO RABARI KRISHNA KHODABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Smit@Sumit Satishbhai Darji, was preventively detained on 1 February 2026 under Section 2(g) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as an "immoral traffic offender" and lodged a petition challenging the order. The petitioner argued that the detaining authority …

TIRATH S/O LALABAHADUR MAURYA THROUGH NEERAJ LALBAHADUR MAURYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Tirath Lalbahadur Maurya filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 challenging a detention order dated 03.02.2026 issued by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 3 of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that he was a "bootlegger". The petitioner argued …

AMARSINGBHAI RAVSINGBHAI RATHVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Amarsingbhai Ravsingbhai Rathva, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking permission to withdraw the application while retaining the right to approach the appropriate authority later. The respondent State of Gujarat opposed the withdrawal. Both parties were …

SHAKARA LUMBHABHAI GAMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shakara Lumbhabhai Gamar, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking parole. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. B. J. Priyadarshi, later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Mr. Tirthraj Pandya. …

BHIKHABHAI ZALABHAI BHARWAD THRO. DINESHBHAI ZALABHAI BHARWADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Bhikhabhai Zalabhai Bharwad was preventively detained on 13‑02‑2026 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleged to be a "dangerous person" based on three criminal cases. He challenged the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to …

SADAMHUSEN @ SOYEB SALIMBHAI SHAIKH MEMANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Sadamhusen @ Soyeb Salimkhan Meman, was arrested in connection with FIR C.R. No.11203068260065 for alleged offences under Sections 305(a), 331(4) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He filed an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the same Act, …

GOVINDJI MANGAJI THAKOR THRO THAKOR VINABEN MANGAJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, a mother appearing in person, sought parole leave for her son to attend his brother's marriage. The State, represented by counsel, waived service of the rule. The court examined the humanitarian ground and the circumstances, and exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant. It …

SANJAY @ SANJU TATERAM PATILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Sanjay @ Sanju Tateram Patil, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave while his appeal is pending. The State of Gujarat, represented by counsel, waived service of the rule. The High Court considered the applicant's request, the facts, and circumstances, and …

DHIREN ASHVINBHAI ADHIKARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Dhiren Ashvinbhai Adhikari, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave on the ground that he had filed an appeal against his conviction. The High Court of Gujarat, after hearing counsel for both parties, considered the applicant's request and the circumstances of the …

SANJAY CHHATRASINH BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The sole accused, Sanjay Chhatrasinh Bariya, died by suicide while in jail. The State of Gujarat had filed a criminal appeal (No. 623 of 2023) challenging his conviction, and a criminal confirmation case (No. 11 of 2022) was pending. The High Court observed that the death of the accused extinguishes …

RAJVIKRAMSINH POPATSINH SOMAJI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rajvikramsinh Popatsinh Somaji Chauhan applied for temporary bail for a period of 30 days, citing his son’s 10th Board examination as the reason. The High Court heard arguments from the applicant’s counsel and the State’s counsel, with the State waiving service of notice. The Court partially allowed …

JAYESHBHAI NAVEENBHAI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Jayeshbhai Naveenbhai Thakor, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail before the High Court of Gujarat. After the application was listed, the applicant’s counsel, Mr. Dipak B. Patel, requested permission to withdraw the present application and to file a fresh …

STATE OF GUJARATversusJAGDISHBHAI CHHAGANBHAI PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that reinstated a daily‑wage workman without continuity of service or back wages. The workman had been employed from 1993 to 2008 and was terminated orally without notice. The Labour …

ASGAR ABDULHUSSEN ABULI (LOKHANWALA)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Asgar Abdulhusain Abuli, died on 12 January 2026, as verified by a police report and a statement from his brother. The High Court noted the appellant's death and considered the effect on Criminal Appeal No. 214 of 2013. The court applied the principle that a criminal appeal abates …

STATE OF GUJARATversusBAHUDA VRUNDAVAN SHAHU

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of Bahuda Vrundavan Shahu & others, seeking service of bailable warrants against respondents No.1 to 3. The Court granted the State a three‑week period to furnish the correct addresses for service of the warrants. It clarified that failure to …

HARISH JAGDISHCHANDRA JAINversusREKHABEN D/O. RAMESHBHAI VADILAL SHAH

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant, Harish Jagdishchandra Jain, filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance and later requested permission to withdraw it. The court, after hearing counsel, granted the request, ordering the revision application to stand disposed as withdrawn. Consequently, the related …

HARISH JAGDISHCHANDRA JAINversusREKHABEN D/O. RAMESHBHAI VADILAL SHAH

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant, Harish Jagdishchandra Jain, filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance and later requested permission to withdraw it. The court, after hearing counsel, granted the request, ordering the revision application to stand disposed as withdrawn. Consequently, the related …

RAYSINGBHAI CHHATRASINH PARMARversusTHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IOC LIMITED

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, a Helper Grade III workman at IOCL's Gujarat Refinery, was dismissed for habitual absenteeism after an internal enquiry and disciplinary proceedings. He appealed the dismissal before the CGIT‑cum‑Labour Court, which upheld the termination in an award dated 05‑Oct‑2016. Claiming that …

BHAYAVADAR NAGARPALIKAversusALPESH SINH CHANDUBHA CHUDASAMA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The Bhayavdar Nagarpalika filed a special civil application seeking enforcement of a Labour Court order for reinstatement of a workman respondent. The petitioner submitted evidence that the reinstatement had already been effected on 15 November 2025 and requested permission to withdraw the petition. …

BHAYAVADAR NAGARPALIKAversusSAHADEVSINH RANUBHA CHUDASAMA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Bhayavdar Nagarpalika, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the respondent workman. The Labour Court had earlier issued an order mandating the reinstatement of the workman, which the petitioner complied with and communicated to the Nagarpalika on 15 November 2025. …

HASMUKHBHAI KACHRABHAI MALIversusEXECUTIVE ENGINEER (O AND M)

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Hasmukhbhai Kachrabhai Mali filed an application seeking restoration of First Appeal No. 1691/2007, which had been dismissed for non‑appearance of his counsel. The appeal had been pending since 2007, and on several occasions the advocate engaged by the applicant failed to appear, prompting the court …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSANJAY CHHATRASINH BARIYA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The sole accused, Sanjay Chhatrasinh Bariya, died by suicide while in jail. The State of Gujarat had filed a criminal appeal (No. 623 of 2023) challenging his conviction, and a criminal confirmation case (No. 11 of 2022) was pending. The High Court observed that the death of the accused extinguishes …

RENUKABEN DWARKADAS PATEL MOTHERversusSHWETANG NARESHKUMAR PATEL

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, mother and brother of the deceased, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging the Tribunal erred in assessing the deceased's monthly income. The Tribunal had taken a lower income figure of Rs.8,500 per month, whereas …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusMANGALBHAI BHAVANBHAI SOLANKI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat, represented by the Range Forest Officer, terminated the employment of Mangalbhai Solanki, a Rojamdar, orally on 1 October 2016 after more than 15 years of service. Solanki filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, Nadiad (Reference LCN No. 28 of 2019), which on 30 …

SOHIL SADIK PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Sohil Sadik Patel, filed a regular bail application before the filing of a chargesheet. During the pendency of the application, the chargesheet was filed, prompting the applicant's counsel to seek permission to withdraw the bail application and approach the trial court afresh. The …

SAMIR @NAVAZ RAHIMBHAI DODHIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Samir @Navaz Rahimbhai Dodhiya applied for regular bail before the filing of a charge-sheet. While the application was pending, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicant's counsel to seek withdrawal of the bail application and permission to approach the trial court afresh. The High Court …

MT JAGUAR (IMO NO. 9293002)versusWINZARD (HONGKONG) LIMITED

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking restoration of Admiralty Suit No. 10 of 2025 and a copy of the SWIFT message relating to a court‑ordered remittance. The court was informed that the foreign bank could not process the remittance because of incorrect account details and …

ALPESHBHAI ARVINDBHAI PADARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Alpehsbai Arvindbhai Padariya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a case that had been dismissed on 09-12-2025 because no party appeared on the second call and no request for a passover was made. The High Court had dismissed the matter on procedural …

GHANSHYAMBHAI KALUBHAI BHIKHABHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant, Ghanshyambhai Kalubhai Bhikhabhai Solanki, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking successive regular bail after the filing of a chargesheet. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the application and asked the trial court to expedite …

CHETAN DASHRATH PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Chetan Dashrath Patel, filed a regular bail application before the charge-sheet was filed. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was lodged, and the applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to approach the trial court afresh. The …

JIGNESHBHAI NANDALAL VITHALANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Jigneshbhai Nandalal Vithalani filed a criminal appeal which was dismissed by the Gujarat High Court on 16 January 2026 because he failed to appear on the second call and did not seek a pass‑over. The appellant subsequently filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the …

ATUL S/O. RAJESHBHAI RAMBHAROSE KAHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 64‑day delay in filing their criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The Court heard counsel for both sides and examined the reasons for the delay. It was found that the applicants had established sufficient …

SHINGAR LIMITEDversusEMPLOYEE PROVIDENT FUND ORGANIZATION

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Shingar Limited filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a stay of recovery proceedings initiated by the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) following a Section 7A order dated 16‑01‑2026. The petition argued that the appeal against that order is pending before the …

KANAIYO @ KANAIYALAL DIPCHAND DASANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a criminal appeal that had been dismissed on 11-02-2026 because no party appeared when the matter was called and no request for a pass‑over was made. The court had earlier dismissed the appeal for these procedural …

KAMLESH S/O SOHANLAL GANESHLAL TELIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The accused, Kamlesh, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 before a charge‑sheet was filed for alleged offences under the NDPS Act, including supply of 44 kg of bhang. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the narcotics offence …

MR. DHANRAJ SAVAIRAM JAT THROUGH MR. MOHANLAL SAVAIRAM JATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mr. Dhanraj Savairam Raj was detained as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 by a police order dated 17‑02‑2026. He challenged the detention through a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, arguing that no material showed any disturbance …

JIGNESHBHAI NANDALAL VITHALANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The complainant, a victim of a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. The High Court, having already condoned the delay, referred to its …

KANAIYO @ KANAIYALAL DIPCHAND DASANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Kanaiyo @ Kanaiyalal Dipchand Dasani, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 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 appellant sought …

HARIBHAI BATUKBHAI RATHODversusHASMUKHBHAI PRAGJIBHAI BORAD

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the …

RAVISINH HARISINH PARMARversusBHAVNABEN GOSWAMI - CHIEF OFFICER

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the …

STATE OF GUJARATversusRAJESHKUMAR KANTILAL PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Rajeshkumar Kantilal Patel and co‑accused for offences arising from a communal riot on 28 February 2002, where a mob allegedly torched houses and a mosque and caused a death. The Sessions Court had acquitted the accused, finding the prosecution evidence …

MANSUKHBHAI @ MANUBHAI VALLABHBHAI BORAD (PATEL)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mansukhbhai Vallabhbhai Borad, accused in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 394, 395, 397, 120B, 506(2), 114 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act, had earlier been granted anticipatory bail on condition that he surrender his passport and not leave India …

JITUBHAI CHHANABHAI BERADIYAversusBHAVNABEN GOSWAMI , CHIEF OFFICER

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the …

SARIGAM INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTSversusGUJARAT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Sarigam Industrial Products, through counsel Mr. Zubin F. Bharda, filed a special civil application seeking permission to withdraw the pending petition against Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation and another party. The Hon'ble Justice Niral R. Mehta considered the request and found …

PARMAR SANJAYKUMAR ANTONBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Parmar Sanjaykumar Antonbhai and another, filed special civil applications seeking relief. They informed the court that they had been granted a regular pay scale, which resolved their grievance. Consequently, they requested permission to withdraw the pending petitions. The …

VAGHELA TARUNKUMAR NAGINBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Parmar Sanjaykumar Antonbhai and another, filed special civil applications seeking relief. They informed the court that they had been granted a regular pay scale, which resolved their grievance. Consequently, they requested permission to withdraw the pending petitions. The …

BHARATBHAI BHIMBHAI VIKMAversusBHAVNABEN C GOSWAMI

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the …

ATULBHAI JERAMBHAI CHUDASMAversusBHAVNABEN C GOSWAMI OR HIS SUCCESSOR

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the …

SHAILENDRA @ SALENDRA RAMPRAVESH YADAVversusTATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

PATEL DINESHBHAI MOHANBHAIversusPATEL MORARBHAI KARSHANBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought a writ of mandamus to quash the Deputy Collector’s order dated 22‑12‑2023 which directed them to open a right‑of‑way for the respondents. The respondents had originally filed a suit under Section 5 of the Mamlatdars’ Court Act claiming a southern way to their agricultural …

ROHIT MANOJ MANDHYANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the main criminal matter that had been previously removed from the court file. The High Court examined the application and noted a delay in filing the restoration request, which left the court uncertain about events …

PARAGBHAI DIPAKBHAI JOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Paragbhai Dipakbhai Joshi filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant argued that, as a victim, he possessed a specific …

BHAVANSINH ABHESINH RATHODversusSTATE 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 filed under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC) alleging involvement in the Nikubha gang's illegal sand mining. The prosecution opposed bail, …

MEENABEN D/O PURSHOTTAMBHAI GANDABHAIversusMEHULBHAI BHARATBHAI CHAVDA

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Meenaben filed a miscellaneous civil application for transfer of a family suit (No.18 of 2024) pending before the Family Court, Botad. The applicant's counsel submitted a xerox copy of the order dated 23.02.2026 showing that the respondent-husband had withdrawn the family suit before the lower …

ARJUN S/O SANTOSH DIVARE THROUGH HIS MOTHER REKHA SANTOSH DIVAREversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Arjun, detained as a "dangerous person" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the preventive detention order dated 10‑01‑2026. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the authority to show that his conduct disturbed public order, and that the …

BHAYA KARA MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Bhaya Kara Mori, 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 provisional appointment, citing a prior …

VEJA NATHABHAI MAKAVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Veja Nathabhai Makavana, was selected for the post of Vidhya Sahayak (Primary Teacher) Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the State's inaction, relying on a prior order dated …

RAKESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI KATARAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Rakeshbhai Govindbhai Katara, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC)'s failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on earlier judgments of a Co‑ordinate Bench (26‑July‑2021) and a Division Bench …