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Judgments of 2026

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TULSI RASULBHAI RATHVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Tulsi Rasulbhai Rathva, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the main criminal case (R/Criminal Misc.Application/12020/2020) after a delay. The court noted that the delay left it uncertain what transpired during the intervening period. Despite the lapse, …

MANHARBHAI HEMABHAI BARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Manharbhai Hemabhai Baria filed a special civil application seeking a directive that the State of Gujarat and its officials decide his representation dated 3 October 2025. The petitioner, through counsel, limited his prayer to obtaining a timely decision on the representation. The Court ordered the …

MAHENDRAKUMAR PRABHATSINH BARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Haribhai Arjabhai Devipujak filed Special Civil Application No. 2440 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat. The Court, comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice D.N. Ray, directed that any objections be removed within a period of two weeks. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Chintan M. …

RAJ HARISH THAKOR THRO. RAJA HARISH THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Raj Harish Thakor, detained as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the detention order dated 02‑02‑2026 before the Gujarat High Court under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. The petitioner argued that no material showed any disturbance …

ANILKUMAR MORARILAL DUBE THRO. RAHUL ANILKUMAR DUBEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Anilkumar Mararilal Dube, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for medical treatment. The State of Gujarat opposed the application but waived service of the rule. The court examined the applicant's medical need and the circumstances of the case, and exercised its …

ASHWINBHAI B.DAMORversusTHE AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Ashwinbhai B. Damor filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. K.M. Antani, sought permission to withdraw the petition, stating that he had already pursued an alternative remedy by filing a …

SALIM ANWAR PATEL THRO PRAVIN SALIM PATELversusPATEL MAHEBOOB YAKUB (MATLIWALA)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner filed an application for restoration of a criminal appeal (R/Criminal Appeal No. 1894/2024). The High Court considered the submissions of the petitioner's counsel and the averments made in the application. Finding that the petitioner had shown sufficient cause, the Court allowed the …

PRAVIN MULU GALACHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD), GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC, complained that the Scrutiny Committee had not verified their caste certificates, causing a delay in their appointment. They relied on earlier judgments (26 July 2021 and 25 Nov 2021) where the court had ordered provisional …

JAGDISHBHAI BHIKHABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Jagdishbhai Bhikhabai Patel filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of his criminal appeal (No. 1295 of 2024) before the Gujarat High Court. The applicant argued that sufficient cause existed for the restoration of the appeal. The respondent State of Gujarat opposed the …

SAURYASINH KARANSINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a criminal appeal (No. 923/2024). The High Court considered the submissions of the applicant's counsel and the averments made in the application. The Court found that the applicant had shown sufficient cause for …

SHAURYASINGH KARANSINH SANDHUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shauryasingh Karansinh Sandhu, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of his matter. The High Court of Gujarat considered the submissions made by the applicant’s counsel and the averments in the application. The court found that the applicant had shown …

ASIAN TUBES LIMITED THROUGH ANIL AGRAWALversusGOYAL ENTERPRISE

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Asian Tubes Ltd, represented by Anil Agrawal, filed an application for restoration of its criminal appeal against Goyal Enterprise & Ors. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Kavan K. Patel, argued that sufficient cause existed for restoration, while the respondents’ counsel, including Mr. V.V. Bhamre, were …

ASIAN TUBES LIMITED THROUGH ANIL AGRAVALversusGOYAL ENTERPRISE

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Asian Tubes Ltd., represented by Anil Agraval, filed an application for restoration of a criminal appeal (No. 59/2019) before the Gujarat High Court. The applicant argued that the matter should be reinstated on its original file. The respondents, Goyal Enterprise and others, were represented by …

NALIN LEASE FINANCE LIMITED THRO MAYURKUMAR PRAFULCHAND THAKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

In Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 4403 of 2026, arising from Criminal Appeal No. 1435 of 2024, Nalin Lease Finance Limited (through Mayurkumar Prafulchand Thakar) sought restoration of its appeal file against the State of Gujarat. The applicant contended that the appeal had been improperly …

PANKAJBHAI RAMNIKLAL AJMERAversusARIFBHAI MAHAMADBHAI MAKWANA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Pankajbhai Ramniklal Ajmera, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of his criminal appeal (R/Criminal Appeal/368/2009) which had been dismissed or otherwise closed. The respondent, Arifbhai Mahamadbhai Makwana, and a second respondent, Ms. Megha Chitaliya, …

PRAKASH MANSUKHBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Prakash Mansukhbhai Rathod, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of his criminal appeal (No. 1189/2023) before the Gujarat High Court. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the application. The petitioner’s counsel, Nimit Y. Shukla, argued that …

PARESH ARJANBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, a group of candidates selected for the post of Lok Rakshak (Police Constable) Class‑III, challenged the State's failure to verify their caste certificates, which prevented their appointment. They relied on a prior order of a learned Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26‑July‑2021, affirmed by …

PRATIK CHIMANBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Pratik Chimanbhai Vasava filed a special criminal application seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel the State of Gujarat to produce his wife, the alleged corpus, before the court. The respondents submitted a statement from the wife indicating that she had voluntarily left to her uncle's …

MEHULBHAI RAJUBHAI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Mehulpur Rajubhai Thakor, filed a special criminal application seeking furlough (parole) leave. The State, represented by Mr. Tirthraj Pandya, informed the court that the petitioner had previously been released on parole for ten days (24‑09‑2025 to 03‑10‑2025) and that the current …

GOPAL RANCHHODLAL MODIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Gopal Ranchhodlal Modi filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the State of Gujarat and another respondent, seeking relief regarding arrears of charge allowance. The petitioner informed the court that the respondents had already paid the arrears and therefore …

JAGDISHBHAI BHIKHABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant Jagdishbhai Bhikhabhai Patel filed an 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. Relying on a recent decision of this Court in …

GOPALBHAI S/O VISHNUDAS JAMNADA GONDALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Gopalbhai S/o Vishnudas Jamnada Gondaliya filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking cancellation of his bail. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Devansh Kakkad, informed the court that the trial had substantially progressed before the competent court and requested permission to withdraw the …

PRAKASH MANSUKHBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Prakash Mansukhbhai Rathod, filed an appeal against the trial court's acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High …

DILIPSINH JAVANSINH RATHODversusDIRECTOR GENERAL AND INSPECTOR , GUJARAT STATE

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Dilipsinh Javansinh Rathod, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Director General and Inspector, Gujarat State and others. Through his counsel, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Hon’ble Justice Nirzar S. Desai, after …

SHAURYASINGH KARANSINH SANDUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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

SAURYASINH KARANSINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant 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 High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. State of Gujarat, held that a …

IMRANBHAI RAMJANBHAI SIPAHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Imranbhai Ramjanbhai Sipahi appealed to the Gujarat High Court against his acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The Court referred to its recent decision …

TALOD NAGRIK SAHKARI BANK LTD. THROUGH JASHUBHAI JIVABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Talod Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd., filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant sought to have the appeal heard by the High Court. The High …

JASWANTBHAI UMEDBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined a recent decision (Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. State of Gujarat, 23.12.2025) …

AMITKUMAR BABULAL PATEL PROPRIETOR OF OM FABRICSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Amitkumar Babulal Patel, 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 High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. …

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER SARDAR SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAMversusTHAKKAR NAGARDAS RAMCHANDJI

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat dismissed the first appeal filed by Executive Engineer Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam against the award of Rs.4,46,672 granted to the respondents in a road accident claim. The court noted that the amount was modest and there was no dispute over the accident, concluding that …

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusCHIMANBHAI AMBALAL PATEL

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The appellant Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd filed a first appeal against a decree awarding Rs.1,85,000 to the respondents Chimanbhai Ambalal Patel and others arising from a road accident. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because the amount in dispute was minimal. The …

THAKROE ARJUNJI CHUNTHAJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The complainant appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court examined whether such an appeal …

AKBARBHAI SULEMANBHAI PATELversusJIGNASA VIJAYBHAI THUMMAR

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

The complainant, Akbarbhai Sulemanbhai Patel, appealed the trial court’s acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court …

HARESHBHAI RAGHAVJIBHAI VARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The complainant appealed an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The trial court had acquitted the accused, and the appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The …

NASRUDDIN IBRAHIM MANSURversusGUJARAT STATW WAQF BOARD

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Nasruddin Ibrahim Mansur, filed a civil revision seeking relief against the Gujarat State Waqf Board and others. The court observed that the applicant had not filed a direct service affidavit for respondents numbered 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9. The judge directed the applicant to file the …

JAYANTIBHAI JOITARAM PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether it had jurisdiction to entertain the appeal or whether it must be …

VIJAYBHAI RANCHHODBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant 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 transfer of the appeal to the Sessions Court, relying on a recent decision of this Court …

SUMITRABEN SUNDARSINGH @ ASHABENversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Sumitraben Sundarsingh @ Ashaben, filed a criminal revision application challenging an order of the I/C 4th Additional Sessions Judge, Surat, dated 13-12-2025 in Criminal Appeal No. 582 of 2024. While the revision was pending, the parties reached a settlement through the National Lok …

MANSURBHAI VALIBHAI LOLADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Mansurbhai Valibhai Loladiya filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking cancellation of his bail. The matter was listed but neither the applicant nor his counsel appeared before the court. The application had been pending since 2022, indicating a lack of interest in pursuing the relief. The …

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusRAJENDRASINH MAHIPATSINH JADEJA EXPIRED

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The National Insurance Company Ltd appealed against an award of Rs.302,500 granted to the heirs of the deceased Rajendrasinh Mahipatsinh Jadeja arising from a road‑accident claim. The appellant argued that the award should be set aside, while the respondents contended that the appeal should not be …

GOHIL NATWARSINH UDAYSINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant 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 High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. State of Gujarat (Criminal …

HARESHBHAI RAGHAVJIBHAI VARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, a complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an appeal against the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The …

MADHURI RANCHHODBHAI PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The complainant filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether it had jurisdiction to hear the appeal or whether it must be transferred …

DILIP MANHARLAL KATIRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant filed an appeal against the trial court's acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, invoking Sections 378 of the CrPC and 419 of the BNSS. The High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. State of Gujarat, held that a …

ICON FINANCIAL SERVICE THROUGH GAUTAMBHAI REVABHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Icon Financial Service, through Gautambhai Revabhai Chavda, appealed against the trial court’s acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether it had jurisdiction to entertain the appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the …

ASHVINBHAI PARSOTTAMBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The complainant 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 High Court examined whether it could entertain the appeal or had to …

FALGUNIBEN NIKUNJBHAI RATHODversusNIKUNJBHAI LILADHARBHAI RATHOD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a first appeal 56 days after the decree, exceeding the prescribed period. The delay was attributed to the applicant's ill health and the need to care for her ailing parents. The applicant sought condonation of the delay, arguing that it was bona fide. The learned counsel …

MUSTAFA MOHAMMAD KAPADIA (DECEASED THRU LEGAL HEIRS)versusNASHRUDDIN GULAM MAHMMAD

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The appellants, legal heirs of the deceased Mustafa Mohammad Kapadia, filed a first appeal in the Gujarat High Court. Service of notice on the appellant was effected on 2 February 2026, but the bailiff report showed that two other appellants were residing abroad. Notice on the respondent could not …

VISHALBHAI THAKARSHIBHAI HANDA (KO.PATEL)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Vishalb... Handa, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 137(2), 309(4)(6), 54 and 61(2) of the same Act. The prosecution opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of the …

SIDDHRAJ AMARATJI THAKOR (SIDDHRAJ AMRAJI THAKOR)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, having surrendered, filed an anticipatory bail application and subsequently sought to withdraw it. The petitioner’s counsel, Ms. Honey Raval, requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered the request and, finding no objection, granted permission to withdraw. …

SHREYANSH S/O. VASUDEVBHAI KARSHANBHAI JOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shreyansh Joshi, filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, the applicant sought to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. Ravi Mandaliya, requested permission to withdraw, which the court granted. …

AJIT @ JANGIO RAMANBHAI RAVAL THRO. MANSURI MOHAMMED SHARIFversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ajit @ Jangio Ramanbhai Raval was preventively detained on 30 January 2026 by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He filed a petition challenging the order, arguing that no material was placed …

BABURAO KOLIversusMANAGER SHRI, J.P. EXTRUSIONTECH LTD.

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Baburau Koli, employed as a driller since 1996, was terminated after an enquiry and raised an industrial dispute before the Assistant Labour Commissioner, which led to a reference before the Labour Court. The Labour Court rejected his claim for reinstatement and back wages. Koli filed a petition …

MAGAN HAJURBHAI DAMORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The father of a 19‑year‑old woman filed a special criminal application for habeas corpus, alleging that his daughter was being illegally confined by respondent No.4. The daughter appeared before the court and admitted that she had legally married respondent No.4 on 8 November 2025, as evidenced by a …

BIPINBHAI VASTABHAI VAKATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking bail for applicant No.2 who was found in a vehicle transporting prohibited liquor and is charged under Sections 65(a), 65(e), 81 and 98(2) of the Prohibition Act. The applicant …

USHABEN USHAKANT SHUKLAversusSUDHABEN DEVENDRAKUMAR PATEL

42-RULE DISCHARGED @ FH

The plaintiff sought specific performance of an oral agreement to purchase a suit property consisting of a ground floor and a first floor, alleging full payment of Rs.5,50,000 and possession of the ground floor. The trial court held that the oral agreement existed, the plaintiff had paid …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusKALABHAI HASANBHAI THAKOR [DELETD]

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant New India Assurance Co. Ltd. appealed against a tribunal award of Rs. 1,74,468 as compensation for a road accident. The learned Tribunal had awarded interest at 9% per annum and proportionate costs. The High Court, after hearing counsel, dismissed the appeal on the ground that the …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusPRATAPSINH MERUBHA PARMAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The dispute stemmed from a road accident for which the claimant was awarded Rs. 3,32,000 as compensation with interest. The insurer, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., filed a first appeal against the award. The respondent contended that the appeal should not be entertained because the quantum of the …

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLERversusCHAMPABEN KALABHAI THAKOR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant filed a first appeal against a tribunal award of Rs. 2,61,702 as compensation for a road accident. The learned Tribunal had awarded interest at 9% per annum and proportionate costs. The respondent argued that the appeal should not be entertained due to the modest quantum of the award. …

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLERversusPRATAPSINH MERUBHAI PARMAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Divisional Controller appealed against an award of Rs. 4,98,000/- granted to the claimants in a road accident case. The learned Tribunal had awarded interest at 9% per annum and proportionate costs. The appellant argued that the appeal should not be entertained due to the modest quantum of the …

CHOLAMANDALAM MS GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusTHAKOR TALAJI LAGHDHIRJI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The insurance company filed a First Appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claim Tribunal award of Rs.3,56,000 to the road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal but, noting the modest quantum of compensation, chose to dispose of the appeal …

BHARTIBEN W/O GUNESHBHAI PREMJIBHAI GAMITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Bhartiben was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for allegedly strangling her husband with a nylon string and inflicting abdominal injuries. The conviction rested primarily on an extrajudicial confession she allegedly made before the village sarpanch and the recovery of the …

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusVALLABH @ TETTO RAMJIBHAI PARMAR

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The State of Gujarat filed Criminal Appeal No.1661 of 2005 before the Gujarat High Court challenging the conviction of Vallabh @ Tetto Ramjibhai Parmar. The appellant sought to uphold the conviction. During the hearing, the police submitted a report confirming that the sole accused had died on 10 …

BARIA BHARGAVIBEN NILESHKUMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, who married on 1 May 2025, faced threats from the family of petitioner No.1 and applied to the Sehara Taluka Police Station on 4 December 2025 for police protection. The police failed to take any action on the application. The petitioners sought judicial intervention through a …

KAJALBEN W/O HITESHBHAI HAMIRBHAI MUCHADIYA D/O DEVJIBHAI VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Kajalben, the wife of Hiteshbhai Muchadiya, sought to appeal a conviction under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003, which imposed three years' simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.40,000, already paid. The appeal was filed 13 days beyond the prescribed period because the applicant, a …

RAJNIKANTBHAI MANHARBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Rajnikantbhai Manharbhai Chavda, filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking the release of his wife, who was in police custody. The Dhandhuka Police Station submitted a detailed report regarding the detention, which was placed on record. After reviewing the report …

RIZVAN S/O ABDULRAJAK SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rizvan was preventively detained on 27 January 2026 under Section 2(ba) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "cyber offender". He challenged the detention, arguing that the authority had no material showing any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed …

RAJENDRABHAI KANUBHAI RABARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The accused filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash FIR No. 11197054260065 registered at Varnama Police Station for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The complainant appeared in court and submitted an affidavit stating …

PINALBEN JAGDISHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Petitioner Pinalben Jiagdishbhai Patel filed a Special Criminal Application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a consent order dated 16‑06‑2023 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Criminal Case No. 4711 of 2023, which related to several IPC offences. The State, represented by Mr …

THAKOR BHIKHAJI DHULAJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners filed a Special Civil Application seeking a court direction for the respondent to decide a representation dated 31‑12‑2024 that remained pending with respondent No.2. The petitioner urged that the representation be decided within the stipulated time, while the respondent agreed that …

MANOJKUMAR MANILAL PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Manojkumar Manilal Patel and another filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking anticipatory bail before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, the learned counsel for the applicants requested to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and examined whether a party may …

NITINBHAI MANOJBHAI PURSWANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Nitinbhai Manojbhai Purswami, was arrested in connection with FIR C.R. No. 11993006251552 (2025) alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338 and 340(2) of the Bhatriya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, involving a forged Power of Attorney to obtain bank‑mortgaged property …

SAKIRKHAN S/O.RAISABIBI NADIRKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Sakir Khan filed a representation on 28 April 2025 following a court order dated 25 February 2025 in Special Civil Application No.14480 of 2023. The High Court directed the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, as respondent No.4, to decide the representation within three months of receipt of …

ARYAN ROHIT BHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Aryan Rohit Bhai Patel, filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking the release of his wife, who was detained by the Vadali Police Station, Sabarkantha. The police submitted a detailed report, which the Court recorded. After hearing the parties, the petitioner’s …

MANDEEPSINH GIRVANSINH GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Mandeepsinh Girvansinh Gohil applied for anticipatory bail, stating his willingness to cooperate with the investigation and to appear before the investigating officer on 5 March 2026. The court examined the submissions and directed the investigating officer to adhere to Supreme Court rulings in …

PERVEZBEG SARFUBEG MIRZAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Pervezbeg Sarfubeg Mirza, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. Subsequently, the applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered whether such a withdrawal could be permitted. The Court granted the request, allowing the …

SURESHBHAI BHERURAM JAINversusCHAMPAKLAL MOTILAL JAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat disposed of four first appeals filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, concerning compensation awards of Rs. 4,50,312; Rs. 3,11,600; Rs. 5,00,000; and Rs. 3,42,000. The court observed that the amounts were small and the awards appeared just and reasonable, …

GUJARAT RAJYA KARAR AADHARIT GRAM SEVAK (GRAM VIKAS) MANDALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat Rajya Karar Aadharit Gram Sevak (Gram Vikas) Mandal filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. P. A. Jadeja, indicated an intention to make a representation before Respondent No.2 …

RAFIQ MOHAMMAD BABUBHAI GANJAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, Rafiq Mohammad Babubhai Ganja, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash several orders relating to his compulsory retirement, suspension, and pay scale, and to regularize a long period of suspension as service. The petitioner …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPARMAR GANGABEN W.O. CHHAGANBHAI BHOJABHAI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case concerns the murder of Sureshbhai Raval, who was attacked with swords by accused Chhaganbhai Bhojabhai Parmar and Dashrathbhai Ambalal Raval, leading to his death; a third accused, Gangaben, was also present and assaulted the complainant. The trial court convicted the first two under …

PARMAR CHHAGANBHAI BHOJABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case concerns the murder of Sureshbhai Raval, who was attacked with swords by accused Chhaganbhai Bhojabhai Parmar and Dashrathbhai Ambalal Raval, leading to his death; a third accused, Gangaben, was also present and assaulted the complainant. The trial court convicted the first two under …

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICERversusB. Z. PATEL(DECEASED)

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioners failed to appear before the High Court for the special civil application filed by the District Development Officer and others against the estate of the deceased B.Z. Patel. The court noted the absence of the petitioners and consequently dismissed the writ application for …

JEWEL CONSUMER PVT LTDversusGHANSHYAM RAMESHBHAI KACHIYA

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

Jewel Consumer Care Pvt Ltd filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered its reinstatement of a workman with 25% back wages. During the pendency of the petition, the parties executed a Memorandum of Settlement under Section 2(p) of the …

JEWEL CONSUMER PVT LTDversusFIROZBHAI AKBARBHAI PARMAR

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

Jewel Consumer Care Pvt Ltd filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 31‑01‑2025 that granted reinstatement with 25% back wages. During the pendency of the petition, the parties executed a Memorandum of Settlement under Section 2(p) of the …

KHUNJIBHAI HARJIBHAI BHABHORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Khunjibhai Harjibhai Bhabhor, filed a special civil application invoking Articles 14, 16 and 226 of the Constitution and the Payment of Gratuity Act, alleging that the State of Gujarat and others had failed to pay full pensionary benefits. The Court observed that the quantum of money …

KANTI CHARAN TRIPATHIversusWATER AND SANITATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WASMO

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Kanti Charan Tripathi retired on 28‑02‑2019 and claimed gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act. He filed an application for payment after a four‑year delay, and the Controlling Authority ordered payment of 10% simple interest from the date of his application. The Appellate Authority upheld that …

RAJNIKANT JATASHANKAR PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Rajnikant Jatashankar Pandya sought direction for the payment of his pension and arrears. A communication from the Legal Officer of Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation indicated that the corporation would pay the pension from its own funds to Nagar Prathmik Sikshan Samiti, which would then …

BABUBHAI RATNABHAI VANKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants, Babubhai Ratnabhai Vankar and another, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. The applicants subsequently surrendered before the court. Their counsel, Ms. Umangi Khavadiya, sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court …

STATE OF GUJARATversusDINESHBHAI FULYABHAI CHAUDHARI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 7 October 2023 that ordered reinstatement of a former watchman, Dineshbhai Chaudhary, with 50% back wages. The petitioner argued that the award was erroneous, …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusSHRI ISHWARBHAI MULABHAI PAWAR

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 challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement with continuity of service and 50% backwages to a former watchman who was allegedly dismissed …

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusBHARATBHAI MANJIBHAI JAMBUKIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The plaintiff, Liberty General Insurance Company Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 17‑day delay in filing its first appeal. Respondents 1 and 2 did not appear, while Respondent 3‑6 were represented. The court examined the reasons for delay, …

VIDYAMANDIR TRUSTversusRAFIQAHMED M. SINDHI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The workman, appointed as a Data Entry Operator in 2008, voluntarily resigned in December 2019 and received a relieving letter and leave encashment. He later claimed his resignation was forced and sought reinstatement, leading to an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which partially allowed …

JAGDISH HEMSINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Rajan Hariram Varma, filed a criminal appeal for enhancement together with numerous miscellaneous and special criminal applications. The Registrar observed that the office objections raised in the case had not been removed within the period prescribed by law. The issue before the …

MANGILAL KALUBHAI PADHIYAR (VANZARA)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mangilal Kalubhai Padhiya, a police constable/writer, was arrested for alleged illegal gratification under Sections 7(a) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended 2018). After the charge‑sheet was filed, he filed an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya …

RAJESHBHAI @ RAJI LALABHAI VESTABHAI BHABHORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Rajeshbhai, was charged under Sections 305(d), 331(2), 317(4) and 54 of the Bhatriya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly stealing silver ornaments worth Rs.61,500 from a temple. After the charge‑sheet was filed, his regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

THE UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusVIKRAMBHAI BHAYJIBHAI BARIA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The United India 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.4,70,000 to the road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the amount involved was modest. It held that …

JOSEPH DAHYABHAI SOLANKIversusBLUE DART EXPRESS LIMITED

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a former employee of Blue Dart Express Ltd., challenged a Labour Court award of Rs.1,50,000 lump‑sum compensation granted after his termination in 2004, invoking Article 226 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act. He argued that the award was contrary to law and …

LHRS OF DECD. SIDDHARTH KIRANBHAI SANGHRAJKAversusHARSHADBHAI DINESHBHAI AANJANKA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

APOLLO INTERNATIONAL LTDversusPEARL SHIPTRANS PVT LTD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Apollo International Ltd. and another filed civil revision applications seeking permission to withdraw their petitions. The petitioners, through counsel Mr. Jay A. Bhagdev, requested the court to allow the withdrawal. The court considered whether it had the authority to permit such a withdrawal …

CLS LOGISTICS PVT LTDversusPEARL SHIPTRANS PVT LTD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Apollo International Ltd. and another filed civil revision applications seeking permission to withdraw their petitions. The respondents, Pearl Shiptrans Pvt. Ltd., were represented by counsel. The petitioners applied to the High Court of Gujarat for leave to withdraw the pending proceedings. The …

JIGNESH YASHESHCHANDRA UPADHYAYversusKALPESH HARIKRISHNA GOR

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief, but later submitted the order of the City Civil Judge showing that the underlying civil suit (No. 819 of 2014) had been settled and withdrawn. The petitioner requested that the present petition be withdrawn in view of the settlement. …

HEIRS OF DECD. NAGPALSINH VIKRAMSINH PARMARversusDILIPKUMAR KIRTIBHAI MISTRI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

DIPAKKUMAR DHIRAJLAL THAKKARversusMADHJIBHA KAPURJI THAKOR (ABATE)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Dipakkumar Dhirajlal Thakkar filed a second appeal in the High Court of Gujarat but failed to file it within the prescribed period, resulting in a delay of 522 days. The appellant sought condonation of this delay, explaining that he was arrested in Dubai, detained there, and later extradited to …

MANAGER , OSWAL INDUSTRIES LTD.versusOMPRAKASH SHYAMLAL JAYSWAL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petition filed by Manager, Oswal Industries Ltd under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenged a Labour Court award that had reinstated a workman and ordered 50% back wages. The workman had been terminated on 3 October 2017 after alleged non‑payment of overtime and was said to have …

BHUPATBHAI MAGANBHAI KANSAGARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The applicants, Bhupatbhai Maganbhai Kansagara and others, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quash of FIR/Order No. 14729 of 2025. They argued that they had been acquitted by the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Jetpur on 2 December 2025 in Criminal Case No. 2378 of 2025, rendering …

JAYDEVGIRI VIRGIRI GAUSWAMIversusGHANSHYAMBHAI C. SAVALIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

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

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusBHARATBHAI LILADHARBHAI DAVDA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITEDversusMEVABHAI SABLABHAI GAMAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

SHANKARLAL MAVJI PARMARversusHITESHBHAI JAYANTI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

VIJAYSINH NARENDRASINH ZALAversusTHAKOR PRAKASHKUMAR MATHURJI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

GITABEN WD/O. GAJENDRABHAI MANIYABHAI CHAUDHARIversusDILIPBHAI SUKABHAI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 147‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. The court noted that the respondents, except for one, did not appear, and heard the applicant’s counsel. It observed that limitation rules should not defeat …

SATARAM BABURAM CHAUDHARYversusKALUJI JAYANTIJI THAKOR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

ROSHANNATH DHARMANATHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Rohannath Dharmanath, filed a special criminal application under Article 226 and Article 227 of the Constitution and Section 497 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking the release of his Mahindra Bolero truck (Reg No. GJ‑27‑X‑5365) seized by police under the Gujarat …

ILABEN BAKULBHAI PATELversusVISHAL DHARMENDRABHAI PARIKH

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

KUSUMGAURI GOPALDAS PARSANIYAversusJAGDISHBHAI ISHWARBHAI HEBTARA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

YOGESH SHANABHAI SISA / KOLI (AS PER SESSIONS COURT ORDER)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Yogesh Shanabhai Sisa/Koli, was arrested as the driver of a vehicle from which contraband liquor was recovered and charged under Sections 65-A, 65(E), 116-B, 81 and 98(2) of the Gujarat Prohibition (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016. He filed an application under Section 483 of the …

SACHIN @ DEVRAJ DHARAMBHAI PARDI (NUT)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The accused, aged 20 and 21, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 305(a), 331(4) and 54 of the Bhatriya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The State opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of the theft …

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHURABHAI DHARAMSHIBHAI SURELA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of six accused persons who had been charged under IPC sections 302, 324, 504, 147, 148 and 149 for a night‑time assault that resulted in one death. The prosecution relied on the testimony of the complainant, an injured relative and the deceased's wife, …

JAGDISHBHAI MULJIBHAI KORADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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

UDABHAI SURTHABHAI PATELIYAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Udabhai Surthabhai Pateliya, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged an award dated 05‑01‑2022 (later referred to as 13‑05‑2022) passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, seeking reinstatement with continuity of service but no back wages. The petition was filed under Articles 14, 21, …

BHATHIBHAI NATHABHAI TALARversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Nathabhai Talar, challenged an award dated 05.01.2022 passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, which granted only lump‑sum compensation and denied reinstatement. He filed a petition under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 …

STATE OF GUJARAT THRUOGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (STATE)versusVALABHAI CHEHRABHAI DABHI

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Javedhusen Salimbhai Qureshi filed special civil applications against Torrent Power Limited in the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner raised office objections in the proceedings. The court directed that these office objections must be removed within eight weeks. It warned that failure to do so would …

AJAYBHAI HARIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner Ajaybhai Haribhai Patel filed a special criminal application challenging the legality of orders dated 03.02.2021 (Exh 65 and 66) issued by the Additional Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Criminal Case No.29989 of 2019. The High Court, after hearing counsel for both parties, agreed to …

BHATHIBHAI RATNABHAI PAGIversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Ratnabhai Pagi, challenged a Labour Court award dated 13 May 2022 that granted reinstatement without back wages. The employer and the State filed separate petitions under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The High Court …

THAKOR SAROJBEN W/O MELAJI @RAHUL @AKKOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant filed a criminal appeal 13 days after the prescribed period and sought condonation of the delay. The respondent State waived service of the rule. The court examined the explanation provided for the delay and found it satisfactory. Consequently, the court held that the delay could be …

AAMAD ILIYASBHAI JEDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant had been in judicial custody since 2019 for murder and related offences, with a chargesheet filed against eight accused. He had been detained for over six years and sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, invoking the principle of parity with co‑accused …

BALAVANTSINH @ POPAT NARENDRASINH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Balavantsinh @ Popat Narendrasinh Chauhan, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. During the proceedings, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. A. M. Thakore, requested permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, State of Gujarat, was represented by Ms. …

SAILESHBHAI VINODCHANDRA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Saileshbhai Vinodchandra Parmar, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the High Court of Gujarat seeking parole. The applicant later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. A. M. Thakore, submitted …

GOVIND @ PETHLO JIGNESH JAYANTIBHAI PATNIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Govind @ Pethlo Jignesh Jayantibhai Patni filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking parole. The applicant, through Advocate Sonal J. Bhavsar, later sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered whether it could grant such permission. No substantive …

ISMAIL @ RAHIM DADABHAI JAKHRA THRO PATHAN SOHIL RAFIKKHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Ismail @ Rahim Dadabhai Jakhra, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. Subsequently, the applicant requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing, granted the request to withdraw. Consequently, the application was disposed of as …

IMRAN SIDIKBHAI SUMRANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Imran Sidikbhai Sumrana, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking an extension of furlough leave. The court considered the jail remarks and the grounds presented in the application. Exercising its discretion, the court found merit in granting the leave. The application was …

PRATAPBHAI DEVARAM MEGHVALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Pratapbhai Devaram Meghval applied to the Gujarat High Court for furlough leave, claiming he needed to provide financial assistance to his family. The State, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, pointed out that the applicant had already been granted furlough leave for 21 days from 13 August 2025 to 2 …

RAJUBHAI NAGARSING VASKELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Rajubhai Nagarsing Vaskela, a convicted prisoner, applied for an extension of furlough leave to provide financial assistance to his family. The application was filed through the jail, and the State was represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri. The court considered the jail remarks and the applicant's …

FAKRUDDIN @ BHOLA KAMRUDDIN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Fakruddin @Bhola was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging violations of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, Preservation of Cruelty to Animal Act, Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act and the GP Act, specifically for transporting prohibited …

MAHENDRASINH LAZMANSINH CHAUHANversusYOGESHBHAI SOMNATHBHAI AHIRE

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

The appellants filed a first appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal dated 17‑03‑2022, which had granted modest compensation for the death of a 14‑year‑old child in a road accident on 23‑10‑2012. The appellants contended that …

SHAMJI @ SUNIL @ DAKUDO S/O KALUBHAI MERversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Shamji @ Sunil @ Dakudo was convicted of double murder under IPC sections 302 and 201 for allegedly mixing sodium nitrate into fruit beer and offering it to two friends, Manish Makwana and Kaushal Parekh, who died of poisoning. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, including the …

SHRI RAJA NARAYAN PITTIE AYURVEDIK HOSPITALversusSANGEETABEN MADHUKAR THORAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The hospital (petitioner) challenged two orders dated 19.05.2025 of the Vadodara Labour Court that rejected its application to be represented by an advocate under Section 36(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act and refused an adjournment. The dispute arose from the termination of the work‑woman …

GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusVIRENDRABHAI RAMESHBHAI GAMIT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (the insurer) filed a first appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.1,56,960 to a road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal and, noting the modest quantum of the …

RAJENDRASINH BHIKHUSINH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHATHIBHAI NATHABHAI TALAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Nathabhai Talar, challenged an award dated 05.01.2022 passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, which granted only lump‑sum compensation and denied reinstatement. He filed a petition under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHATHIBHAI RATNABHAI PAGI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Ratnabhai Pagi, challenged a Labour Court award dated 13 May 2022 that granted reinstatement without back wages. The employer and the State filed separate petitions under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The High Court …

STATE OF GUJARATversusUDABHAI SURTHABHAI PATELIYA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Udabhai Surthabhai Pateliya, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged an award dated 05‑01‑2022 (later referred to as 13‑05‑2022) passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, seeking reinstatement with continuity of service but no back wages. The petition was filed under Articles 14, 21, …

VARUN VIJAY SETHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Varun Vijay Seth, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of delay. The applicant's counsel later submitted an additional affidavit stating that the parties had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated 02.01.2026 to obtain a divorce by mutual consent, …

DILIP KARNABHAI MAKVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, Dilip Karnabhai Makvana & ors., challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify their caste certificate, which prevented their appointment as Lokrakshak (Police Constable) Class 3. They relied on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 of the learned Co‑ordinate Bench, affirmed by a …

YASH @SANJAYBHAI ISHWARBHAI SANKABHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Yash @ Sanjaybhai Ishwarbhai Sankabhai Desai was preventively detained on 23 January 2026 by the District Magistrate, Patan under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He filed a petition challenging the order, arguing that no material …

CHHAGANBHAI BARUKBHAI GANVITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, Chhaganbhai Barukbai Ganvit & Ors., filed a special civil application seeking a one‑increment increase in their pension, revision of retirement benefits and payment of arrears with interest, relying on a Supreme Court decision dated 20‑Feb‑2025. They also requested that the …

KARSAN PETHA MUCHHALversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Petitioner Karsan Petha Muchhal, selected for a driver post, filed a petition alleging that the Scrutiny Committee of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation failed to verify his caste certificate, resulting in denial of appointment. He relied on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 in Special …

RANJEET RAMABHAI MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, selected as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class‑III), challenged the State's failure to verify their caste certificate, which prevented their appointment. They relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and its affirmation by the Division Bench (25 November …

NILESH PARESHBHAI CHHELANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, selected as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable (Class‑III), were denied appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificate. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25‑Nov‑2021) where …

SANJAYKUMAR HARSINGBHAI DAMORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners sought a writ directing the State of Gujarat to extend the 15% NPPA benefit under the 7th Pay Commission from the date of regularisation of their services, alleging that the authorities' refusal was illegal, arbitrary, and discriminatory. They cited a Gujarat High Court decision …

KEVALKUMAR HAMIRBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Kevalkumar Hamirbai Chavda, 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, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 …

KARANKUMAR HIRABHAI GALCHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Karankumar Hirabhai Galchar, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable, Class‑III. The petitioner relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and …

JAYESH RUDABHAI KARAMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, a selected Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class‑III), challenged the State's failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment. He relied on a prior order of the Coordinating Bench (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) and its affirmation by a Division …

DEVABHAI RATNABHAI GALCHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Devabhai Ratnabhai Galchar, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and its …

DAYA BHIMA GALCHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Daya Bhima Galchar, was selected as a Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class‑III) but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s …

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHARTIBEN RAMESHBHAI BALDHA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement with 50% back wages to a workman who had been arbitrarily dismissed after nearly eight years of service. The petitioner argued that the workman was not in …

YUSUF MUHAMMAD SONIversusCORPORATOR MUSTAK ISMAIL SONI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Yusuf Muhammad Soni, filed a civil revision application and later sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner’s counsel, Rizwan Shaikh, requested the withdrawal, while the respondents were represented by Ashish M. Dagli and Manish S. Shah. The Hon'ble …

NATWARLAL BHAGWANJI BHATTversusSUPERINTENDENT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Natwarlal Bhatt, appointed as a Ward Servant in 1990, was terminated twice for alleged unsatisfactory work and subsequently filed a reference before the Labour Court seeking reinstatement and back wages. The Labour Court partially reinstated him in 2004 without back wages, an order later remanded by …

ASHOKBHAI AMRUTBHAI NIMAVATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Ashokbhai Amrutbhai Nimavat, had a pending criminal appeal before the Gujarat High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant passed away, and his counsel informed the court of his death and the pending issuance of a death certificate. The court considered whether the …

RAMESHBHAI RAVJIBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners, Rameshbhai Ravjibhai Chauhan & ors., filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking interim relief. During the second call of the matter, the petitioner's counsel, SunilSinh J Chauhan, failed to appear. The Court noted the absence as a want of prosecution …

MUKESH ARSIBHAL KARMURversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioners, appointed as Home Guards under the Bombay Home Guards Act, 1947, sought equal treatment with State Police officers, including regular pay, service benefits, and permanent status, via a writ under Article 226. The State argued that Home Guards are a voluntary, emergency‑only force …

JIGAR PRATAPBHAI CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Jigar Pratapbhai Chaudhary filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner, through counsel Ms. Aishvarya, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition so that a fresh petition could be filed with additional …

GONDALIYA JAGDISHKUMAR ANANDRAMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioners, appointed as Home Guards under the Bombay Home Guards Act, 1947, sought equal treatment with State Police officers, including regular pay, service benefits, and permanent status, via a writ under Article 226. The State argued that Home Guards are a voluntary, emergency‑only force …

RAJESHBHAI TAPUBHAIversusCHIEF OFFICER

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a sweeper employed since 1984, claimed he was terminated on 1 June 2015 without following the procedural safeguards of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and sought reinstatement and back wages. He alleged an injury sustained in the course of duty, but the date of the accident was …

CHANDABEN ARMANBHAI SAIYADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Chandaben Armanbhai Saiyad filed a regular bail application before the chargesheet was filed. While the application was pending, the investigating officer submitted the charge sheet. The applicant, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the bail application and instead file a fresh bail …

SHAILESH @ RISHI HARIBHAI SONDARVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Shailesh @ Rishi Haribhai Sondarva filed a regular bail application before the chargesheet was filed. While the application was pending, the investigating officer lodged the charge sheet. The applicant then sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh bail application …

YOGESH RUDARJI DESAIversusASPI JAMSHEDJI SANJANA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant, the original appellant, filed a recall application seeking to set aside the order dated 07.01.2026 in First Appeal 396 of 1999, alleging that respondent No.6 had not been served with an advocate notice. The court noted that respondent No.6, along with respondents 2, 4 and 5, were …

SHRAWANKUMAR S/O MANOHARRAM BAKTARAM BISHNOIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shrawankumar, filed a regular bail application before the chargesheet was filed. During the pendency of this application, the investigating officer lodged the charge sheet. The applicant then sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application and to file a fresh bail …