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Judgments of 2026

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MORARIDAS KARSHANDAS MAKWANAversusSTATE 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. 11202056240245/2024 and the related Special Atrocity Case. The original complainant appeared in court and, through an affidavit, confirmed that the dispute had been amicably …

PARBATSINH @ PARBATBHAI JITUBHA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Parbatsinh Jitubha Parmar, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave and subsequently requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai granted the request, allowing the withdrawal. Consequently, the application was disposed …

RAJESH RAMCHANDRA SALEKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The case R/SCR.A/2480/2026 is a Special Criminal Application for parole leave filed by Rajesh Ramchandra Salekar against the State of Gujarat. The applicant’s learned counsel, Ms. Gayatriba B. Jadeja, sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application. The respondent’s counsel, Mr. Tirthraj …

RAJESH RAMCHANDRA SALEKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rajesh Ramchandra Salekar, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court. Counsel for the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing the counsel, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the …

RAJESH RAMCHANDRA SALEKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rajesh Ramchandra Salekar, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court seeking parole. The applicant’s learned counsel, Ms. Gayatriba B. Jadeja, subsequently applied for permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of …

RAJESH RAMCHANDRA SALEKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rajesh Ramchandra Salekar, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court seeking parole. The applicant’s counsel, Ms. Gayatriba B. Jadeja, subsequently moved to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing the counsel’s request, granted …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INS CO LTDversusSANJAY TULSIDAS BHATTER

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court considered an appeal by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award that held the insurer liable for the death of minor Mehul Patel in a January 2014 road accident. The appellant argued that the vehicle bearing registration GJ‑05‑CK‑6509 was …

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusKETANKUMAR MAGANBHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but …

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusMAHESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but …

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusDILIPBHAI BHAGVANSINH PADHIYAR

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but …

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusABDULRAJJAK Y VHORA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but …

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusPRAVINSINH HARISINH VAGHELA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but …

GUDDUKUMAR MADHESH YADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The accused, Guddu Kumar Madhesh Yadav, was convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a two‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old girl, offences punishable under Sections 302, 363, 366, 342, 376(A), 376(AB) and related provisions of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The Special POCSO Court sentenced him to death for the …

ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusYUNUS MAHAMMAD YUSUF MAKRANI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

On 18 September 2016 a tractor‑trolley collision in Alirajpur resulted in the death of driver Mohammad Zafar Makrani. Oriental Insurance Company paid compensation to the deceased’s heirs following a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award. The insurer appealed, arguing that the registration numbers of …

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusSUMIBEN KAMABHAI MANDOL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

On 25 April 2015 a tractor‑trolley overturned, killing a man who was travelling as a labourer loading compost. The insurer, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co Ltd, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award, arguing the deceased was a gratuitous passenger and that the trolley was not covered …

DINESHBHAI HARCHANDJI MALIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners were convicted for robbery under IPC sections 394 and 114 based on a trial court's findings and an appellate confirmation. They filed a criminal revision under CrPC sections 397 and 401, alleging that the identification parade was flawed, the accused's photographs were published …

F H SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a Class‑I officer, was subjected to a departmental inquiry and charge‑sheets in 1990 and 1994, but was exonerated by the inquiry officer in 1998. The disciplinary authority nonetheless rejected his reply to a show‑cause notice dated 31‑12‑1998 and imposed a penalty of stoppage of one …

PATEL HASANBHAI ALIBHAI AADAMBHAIversusPATEL JAYESHKUMAR ISHWARBHAI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant filed a second appeal under Section 100 of the CPC challenging the appellate court’s decree granting specific performance in a suit concerning a shop mortgaged by a conditional sale deed dated 24‑09‑1979. The deed required the plaintiff to repay Rs.13,000 after seven years, upon which …

STATE OF GUJARATversusGUDDUKUMAR MADHESH YADAV

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The State of Gujarat sought confirmation of a death sentence imposed on Guddu Kumar Madhesh Yadav for the rape and murder of a two‑and‑half‑year‑old girl. The Special POCSO Court had convicted the accused under multiple sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act, imposing death for offences under …

FATESINH PARVATSINH PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner sought liberty to challenge an order dated 21.05.2025 that imposed a 100% pension cut and failed to regularize a suspension period. The petitioner, represented by Vyam Shah and counsel Mehul Sharma, requested that the court allow the challenge. The court granted the permission sought …

SURESHBHAI KALUBHAI RATHVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The applicant, Sureshbhai Kalubhai Rathva, filed a regular bail application after the chargesheet had been filed. The trial had already concluded and the applicant was acquitted by the trial court. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the bail application had become unnecessary. The court …

SURESHBHAI KALUBHAI RATHWAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Minhaz M. Shaikh, filed a regular bail application after the chargesheet had been filed. The trial had already concluded, and the petitioner was acquitted of all charges. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the bail application was no longer necessary. The court examined whether a …

PRASHANTBHAI SURESHBHAI JADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Prashantbhai Sureshbhai Jadav, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 115(1), 352, 351(2), 54 of the B.N.S. Act and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. The …

VISHALBHAI ARJANBHAI MARVADIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

In the High Court of Gujarat, Vishalbhais Arjanbhai Marvadi filed an anticipatory bail application (R/Cr.MA/1240/2026) against the State of Gujarat. The applicant was represented by Mr. Keval G. Brahmbhatt and Mr. Kartik C. Patel, while the respondent was represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri. During the …

RANJEETSINH MAHIPATSINH CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Ranjeetsinh Mahipatsinh Chavda, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking anticipatory bail. During the proceedings, the applicant's learned counsel, Mr. Arjunsingh B. Chauhan, requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai …

ROMA HEMANTKUMAR LAKHWANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Roma Hemantkumar Lakhwani, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, the applicant's learned counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing the request, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the …

PATEL HIRALBEN BHAVESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, who married against their parents' wishes, feared harm from family members and applied to the Visnagar City Police Inspector for protection on 31.01.2026. No decision was taken by the police on the application. The petitioners sought judicial intervention through a Special Criminal …

SULEMANBHAI MAHAMADBHAI GHANCHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Sulemanbhai Mahamadbhai Ghanchi and another filed a special criminal application seeking review of an earlier order passed by the High Court. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Umarfaruk M. Kharadi. The respondents, the State of Gujarat and others, were represented by HL Patel Advocates and Mr. …

BIRBALNATH REKHNATH HUNATNATH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Birbalnath Rekhnth Hunatnath Chauhan, was arrested as the driver of a vehicle carrying prohibited liquor with a fabricated number plate. He faced charges under Sections 65(a), 65(e), 81, 83 of the Gujarat Prohibition Act and Sections 336(2), 336(3), 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

GANESH LAXMI PROCESSORS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSHRI LALBAHADUR BRIJMOHAN YADAV

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The workman alleged that he had been employed as a Jigar Operator since 1995 and was illegally terminated, prompting the Labour Court to award him 50% back wages and retirement benefits. The company contested the award, arguing no employer‑employee relationship existed and that the Labour Court …

GANESH LAXMI PROCESSORS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSHYAMLAL RAMLAKHAN VERMA

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The workman, who claimed to have worked for eight years as a Jigar Operator, alleged illegal termination by Ganesh Laxmi Processors Pvt. Ltd. The Labour Court reinstated him with 50% back wages, and the Industrial Tribunal upheld that award. The company challenged these orders via a writ petition …

ALPHARD MARITIME LTD. THROUGH AUTHORISED SIGNATORYversusOCEAN OPAL (IMO 9626493)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Alphard Maritime Ltd. filed an admiralty suit against Ocean Opal and other defendants. The parties later executed a Resolution Agreement on 5 February 2026 settling all disputes. The plaintiff sought a consent decree in accordance with that agreement and asked the court to declare a number of …

JITENDRA HASMUKHRAI JANIversusLHS AND LRS OF THE DECEASED ALPESH BABUBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

HIMANSHU CHOKSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Himanshu Chokshi filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others, seeking relief. The petitioner later requested permission to withdraw the petition to pursue an appropriate remedy elsewhere. The Court, after hearing, granted the petitioner's …

SHREYAS CO-OP CREDIT SOCIETY LTD. THRO' ITS ACCOUNTANTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Shreyas Co‑op Credit Society Ltd., through its accountant, appealed a criminal conviction against the State of Gujarat. The appeal, filed in 2009, was heard on 28 January 2026. The appellant’s counsel did not appear, nor was any request for adjournment made. The bench noted a prior order on 6 …

NIKITA CHAITANYAPRASAD RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicants, Nikita Chaitanyaprasad Rana and another, filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance. Subsequently they filed a consent divorce petition before the Family Court. They applied to withdraw the revision application, arguing that the divorce petition rendered the …

MISHRABEN CHAMPAKBHAI LODHAversusPREMANAYADO KALKUNAYADO SIKLOR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, legal heirs of the deceased Champakbhai, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 8,22,000 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging that the compensation for loss of consortium, loss of estate and funeral expenses was inadequately assessed. The …

KEHULKUMAR KANTILAL SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJRAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police, assaulted him, stole Rs.300, his licence and mobile, and demanded Rs.50,000. The trial court convicted three of them under Sections 170, 419 and 395 IPC and sentenced them to …

MAHENDRAPRATAP VANSHDHARSINH RAJPUTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police, assaulted him, and extorted money and his belongings. The trial court convicted three of them under Sections 170, 419 and 395 IPC and sentenced them to five years’ rigorous …

LATABEN @ MUSKANBEN W/O LAXMANDAS DAYALDAS SANTVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police, assaulted him, and extorted money and his belongings. The trial court convicted three of them under Sections 170, 419 and 395 IPC and sentenced them to five years’ rigorous …

STATE OF GUJARATversusVISHALKUMAR SOMCHANDRA SHAH

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police officers, assaulted him, stole Rs 300, his licence and mobile, and attempted to extort Rs 50,000. The trial court convicted all three surviving accused under Sections 170, 419 and …

RAVAL SHAILESHBHAI RAMESHBHAI VIRCHANDBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant was convicted of murder (Section 302 IPC) for stabbing his relative during a sudden quarrel, based on medical evidence, post‑mortem report, and dying declarations linking him to the injuries. He appealed, arguing the incident was a heat‑of‑passion assault without pre‑meditation, …

STATE OF GUJARATversusNARVATBHAI MOHANBHAI BARIYA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 10‑04‑2018 that ordered reinstatement of a watchman, Narvatbhai Mohanbhai Bariya, without back wages. The respondent had been employed from 1993 to 1997, earning Rs.700 per …

GVK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH INSTITUTEversusBHAVSAR KANUBHAI RASIKBHAI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute terminated a driver, Bhavsar Kanubhai Rasikbhai, after a departmental inquiry found him guilty of refusing a transfer, using abusive language and threatening a superior. The Labour Court upheld the inquiry but nonetheless ordered his reinstatement …

M/S CHETAN PHARMA DISTRIBUTORSversusKAMINIBEN BHARATBHAI PATVA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/s Chetan Pharma Distributors filed a civil application for condonation of delay against respondents Kaminiben Bharatbhai Patva and others. The applicant was required to file an affidavit of direct service for respondents No.1 to 7, which was not filed. The High Court directed that the affidavit …

VINITBHAI BHARATBHAI KHAMBAYTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance, along with a criminal miscellaneous application for vacating interim relief. The petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the revision because the parties had filed a consent divorce petition in the Family Court. …

NATHIBEN KARSHANBHAI PARMARversusMANSINGBHAI UKABHAI PARMAR

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

In two civil revision applications (Nos. 562 and 563 of 2025), the petitioners, represented by Advocate Dev D. Patel, sought an early adjudication of the underlying suit, noting that evidence recording was already underway. The petitioner argued that the trial court should decide the suit promptly …

NATHIBEN KARSHANBHAI PARMARversusMANSINGBHAI UKABHAI PARMAR

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

In two civil revision applications (Nos. 562 and 563 of 2025), the petitioners, represented by Advocate Dev D. Patel, sought an early adjudication of the underlying suit, noting that evidence recording was already underway. The petitioner argued that the trial court should decide the suit promptly …

RAJALBHAI HARAJIBHAI MAHLAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from 2004 to 2011, was terminated without any appointment letter, service book or statutory benefits. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded him a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 60,000 but denied reinstatement or …

RAMESHBHAI BHAIJUBHAI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF GUAJRAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from October 2007 to July 2011, was terminated without any appointment letter, service book or statutory benefits and without following due procedure. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded him a lump‑sum …

MOHANBHAI SHIVRAMBHAI GAHALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from 2010 to August 2015, was terminated orally without any appointment letter, service book or statutory benefits. He challenged the Labour Court's award of a Rs 60,000 lump‑sum compensation and denial of reinstatement under Articles 226 …

KALUBHAI SHUKKARBHAI KALATversusSTATE OF GUAJRAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Kalubhai Shukkarbhai Kalat, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from July 2010 to August 2015, was terminated orally without any appointment letter, service book, or statutory benefits. He challenged the Labour Court's award of a Rs 60,000 lump‑sum compensation (without reinstatement) under …

MAUJIBHAI KANSUBHAI VAGRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from 2004 to July 2011, was terminated without due procedure, lacking any appointment letter or statutory benefits. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded him a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 60,000 but denied …

SHASHTRI BHAKTIPRIYADASJI GURU UTTAMPRIYADASJIversusBALABHAI MANJIBHAI VAGHRI

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a revision against a trial court order that dismissed an execution proceeding on the ground that the decree pertained to a prohibitory injunction and could not be executed for possession of the suit premises. The High Court held that this dismissal conflicted with established …

MANSUKH BHAGWANBHAI BARAIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Mansukh Bhagwanbhai Baraiya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking consent quashing and later moved to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicant requested permission to withdraw. The Court considered the request and granted permission to withdraw the …

HEMANT RAMSINGH PARDESHI (KAHAR)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Petitioners No.02 and 04 filed a special criminal application under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking quash of FIR No.11210003250994 dated 28‑10‑2025, which alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Gujarat Police Act and the …

RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusARJUNBHAI KISANBHAI CHAUHAN

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a range forest officer, filed a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that reinstated a former watchman with backwages. The workman had been dismissed orally after six years of service, and the Labour Court had partially allowed his claim, …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusSOMNATHBHAI SADU SURYAVANSHI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat, through a Range Forest Officer, filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that granted a watchman a lump‑sum compensation of Rs.75,000 without reinstatement after his alleged arbitrary discharge. The petitioner argued that …

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusSURESHBHAI JALMYABHAI GAVIT

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 with 50% backwages for a watchman dismissed arbitrarily in 2015. The petitioner argued that the employee had not …

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusPRAVINBHAI GENABHAI BARAS

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The respondent, a watchman employed for four years, was arbitrarily dismissed without due procedure. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded reinstatement with continuity of service and 50% backwages. The State of Gujarat challenged this award under Articles 226 and 227 …

BALOCH MAHEBUB @ KANGAROO CHHOTEKHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Baloch Mahebub, filed a regular bail application after the chargesheet had been filed. The Coordinate Bench of the Gujarat High Court had earlier quashed the FIR in Criminal Misc. Application No.2848/2026. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the bail application should not proceed …

IMRAN ISMAIL KUMBHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

Imran Ismail Kumbhar was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to imprisonment with a direction to pay compensation to the complainant, Rajesh Shamji Maheshwari. The applicant filed a criminal revision under Sections 438 and 442 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

JAYESHBHAI RATILAL MEHTAversusGUJARAT WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Jayeshbhai Ratilal Mehta, filed a special civil application against the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board and another respondent. Respondent No.1, Mr. Hardeep L. Mahida, claimed that the amount directed by the Controlling Authority, Ahmedabad, had already been deposited. The …

VANRAJBHAI MAHESHBHAI JALUversusSTATE 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.11203037220147 (2022) and the pending criminal case No.918 of 2022. The original complainant appeared in court, produced identity proof and an affidavit stating that the dispute …

BHANUCHANDRA MANILAL SHAHversusGAGANSINH TARASINH GURKHA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Bhanuchandra Manilal Shah, was injured when a state transport bus, driven at excessive speed, struck his left leg at a bus stand on 30 September 2010. He filed a claim petition for compensation before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Aux.), Sabarkantha, which dismissed the claim on …

AMISHA SHAH W/O HANIFKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Amisha Shah, 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 Court, …

GOPALBHAI VISABHAI THAKOR FATHER OF DECDversusMAHAVIR GURJAR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, legal heirs of a 17‑year‑old deceased who was fatally injured in a motor accident on 1 January 2022, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs 9,37,200 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, contending that the quantum of compensation was insufficient. The …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRAJANIBHAI BHARATBHAI CHAVDA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat disposed of a group of first appeals filed by Go Digit General Insurance Co. Ltd. under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging compensation awards in several motor‑accident claim petitions ranging from about Rs 4.01 lakh to Rs 4.92 lakh. The Court observed …

SURENDRAKUMAR HIMMATLAL SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant filed an acquittal appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. State of Gujarat …

AMARATBHAI @ KEVABHAI AAHAJI (DABHI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Amarat @ Kevabhai Aahaji, was convicted of murdering his wife Tinaben after she was stabbed multiple times in the night of 5 January 2015. The prosecution’s case rested primarily on the testimony of the 9‑year‑old son, Nilesh, who identified his father as the assailant, and on medical …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusVALJIBHAI PARSHOTTAMBHAI JHOLAPARA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. filed a First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Special) award of Rs.4,86,500 to the road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the compensation amount was modest. It …

NITINKUMAR JAYKARBHAI MEHTAversusTHE J B AND BROTHERS PVT LTD

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a former employee of J B and Brothers Pvt Ltd, was terminated when the company closed down and filed for gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, claiming Rs 1,33,903 with 10% simple interest. The Controlling Authority initially rejected his claim, but on remand allowed Rs …

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRAJUBHAI KESUBHAI ABSANIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat disposed of several first appeals filed by Go Digit General Insurance Co. Ltd. under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, concerning compensation awards ranging from Rs. 4.01 lakh to Rs. 4.92 lakh. The court observed that the amounts were small and deemed the awards …

HITANGINI ISHWAR PATELversusANILKUMAR JIVAN HALPALI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Hitangini Ishwar Patel, sought a writ of mandamus to modify an order of the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) and to stay further proceedings in MACP No. 172/2018, requesting conversion of the claim from Section 163A to Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The court noted that …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED RAJKOTversusPRADIP THAVARDAS MADHVANI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case concerns three first appeals filed by Bajaj Alliance General Insurance Company Ltd under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging compensation awards of Rs.5,00,000, Rs.4,03,000 and Rs.4,53,000 in motor accident claim petitions. The appellants contended that the awards were …

GURUKRUPA TRAVELS AGENCYversusVINUBHAI VARABHAI VADI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Gurukrupa Travels Agency, filed a Special Civil Application but later decided not to pursue the matter. Counsel for the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Hon'ble Justice Hemant M. Prachchak granted the request, allowing the petition to be …

VALLABHBHAI KARSHANBHAI GODAVARIYAversusJENTIBHAI TAPUBHAI KAPADIYA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Vallabhbhai Godavariya, was injured in a 2016 motor accident and claimed compensation before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, which awarded Rs.3,58,400. He appealed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, contending that the Tribunal failed to consider future loss of …

ANVARBHAI AMDUBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Anvarbhai AMDubhai Solanki, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking successive regular bail after the filing of a chargesheet. The matter was heard on 13 February 2026, and the court indicated that arguments were concluded and the case was kept for orders. Due to an …

KUNDAN SINGH MAJGAINE, INDIAN PASSPORT NO Z4108528versusM.V. ALTUS EXERTUS

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The parties to Admiralty Suit No.5 of 2019 entered into a Settlement Agreement dated 12 July 2025, which the court had earlier ordered to be implemented on 18 July 2025. On 13 February 2026 the parties filed a joint purshish confirming the settlement and requesting withdrawal of the suit. The court …

VIRENDRASINH PRAVINSINH GOHILversusSECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Viren­drasinh Pravinsinh Gohil filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare and others, seeking relief related to leave encashment. The respondents filed an affidavit‑in‑reply indicating that the petitioner had already …

CHAUDHRY PARTH NATUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners Chaudhry Parth Natubhai & Anr. filed a Special Civil Application (No. 33227 of 2025) which was dismissed for default due to non‑removal of office objections. They subsequently filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application (No. 395 of 2026) seeking restoration of the dismissed petition. The …

DHARAMSHIBHAI @HAMJIBHAI VAJABHAI DHAPAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Dharmshibhai @ Hamjibhai Vajabhai Dhapa, was charged under Sections 8(B), 8(C), 20(b)(11)(A), 20(b)(11)(B), 20(b)(11)(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act for allegedly cultivating 529 kg of cannabis. He had been in custody since 10‑12‑2022 and his earlier bail application (Cr. Misc. …

MANILAL TERSING JARPOTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, laborers engaged in loading prohibited liquor, were arrested under several provisions of the Gujarat Prohibition Act and the B.N.S. Act. They filed an application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking regular bail before the charge‑sheet was …

MANSI ANILBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Mansi Anilbhai Makwana, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. Nitin T. Gandhi, sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered whether a party may withdraw an anticipatory bail petition …

PARESHBHAI HASMUKHBHAI PATELversusLIC HOUSING FINANCE LTD.

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Parshbhai Hasmukhbhai Patel and another, filed a Special Civil Application seeking interim relief against an order of the Debts Recovery Tribunal that denied them protection and scheduled possession of their secured property on 14‑02‑2026. They argued that the time frame was …

RAKESHKUMAR KESHAVBHAI PRAJAPATIversusTHE AUTHORIZED OFFICER

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed a Special Civil Application seeking a writ of mandamus to quash a DRT order that denied their request for interim relief and to restrain the bank from taking possession of their secured property. They argued that the appeal against the DRT order was pending and that possession …

IMTIYAZKHAN AJAMKHAN LOHANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Imtiyazkhan Ajamkhan Lohani, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal in Criminal Appeal No. 8485/2025. The matter was listed before the Hon'ble Justice Sanjeev J. Thaker. No counsel or party appeared on the first or second call, and no request for …

BECHARBHAI JETHABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Becharbhai Jethabhai and others, filed Civil Revision Application No. 6549/2025 seeking condonation of delay. The respondents, the State of Gujarat and another party, were served notice of the application. The matter was heard before Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.C. Doshi of the Gujarat …

AMRUTLAL HARKHAJIBHAI MENPARAversusASHABEN ARVINDKUMAR PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Amrutlal Harkajibhai Menpara & Anr filed a civil revision application (C/CA/1685/2025) seeking condonation of delay in filing the revision. The respondents were served notice and the matter was listed before Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.C. Doshi. The court examined the averments made in the application …

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusILABEN DHIRAJKUMAR PARMAR (WIFE)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company appealed under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.4,63,333 to the road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal but noted that the amount involved was modest. It held that the award …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusSAVILAL KHATRABHAI CHAUDHARI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. filed a first appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs. 4,86,600 to the victims of a road accident. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the amount in dispute was relatively small. …

KALIDAS RATABHAI CHAUHANversusMANGALBHAI RAISINGBHAI PARMAR SINCE DIED THROUGH LHR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay in a second appeal. The applicant later submitted evidence that the parties had amicably settled the dispute and the original decree was satisfied, leading the original decree holder to withdraw the darkhast. Consequently, the …

AISHABEN MAHMADSAEED MAULVIversusSULTANBHAI GAFURBHAI MULTANI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a second appeal after a delay and sought condonation of that delay. The court examined the application and, finding no substantive objection, allowed the application, thereby condoning the delay in filing the second appeal. No detailed factual background or legal arguments were …

JAYESHBHAI HARENDRABHAI PANDYAversusEDWARD RODRIGUES LIONEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

DIPAKBHAI ARUNBHAI MEHTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant, Naynaben Ambalal Patel, filed a series of criminal appeals (Nos. 776, 837, 926, etc., 2021) against the acquittal of the respondents, including Ayesha Medical Agencies and others. The parties raised office objections before the High Court of Gujarat. Justice Sanjeev J. Thaker directed …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusGITABEN JASVANTBHAI PARMAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusPRAVINBHAI KUMANBHAI RAVAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

PRAGNESHBHAI GIRISHBHAI BRAHMBHATTversusLAXMAN BHAGUJI MAHETRE

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

UNITED INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusDAYALBHAI DAHYABHAI PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The United 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.4,00,000 to the victims of a road accident. The High Court examined the appeal but, noting the modest quantum of the award, decided to …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBHANUBEN HARGOVINDBHAI TRIVEDI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusRAJGOR BIPINBHAI BALDEVBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

VIJAYKUMAR RAMESHCHANDRA CHOKSHIversusRAJENDRA @ RAJUBHAI RESHMABHAI VASAVA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

ISHWAR SINGHversusM. V. ALTUS EXERTUS

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The parties to Admiralty Suit No. 51 of 2018 submitted a joint purshish on 13 February 2026 indicating that they had resolved their dispute through a Settlement Agreement dated 12 July 2025. The Court had earlier, on 18 July 2025, ordered the Registry to disburse amounts in accordance with that …

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITEDversusNILESHKUMAR SARTANBHAI BARIA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusMANJULABEN RAMESHBHAI TALPADA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusNILESHKUMAR SARTANBHAI BARIA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

TAKOR SONALBEN BHIKHAJI VAGHANIYAversusASHOKBHAI LAXMANBHAI CHAUDHARY

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusBHAGVATBHAI ALIAS BHAGWANBHAI GAGUBHAI GOHIL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

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

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

MANOJ RAMLAL KHATIKversusPRAKASHCHAND PUJILAL AHARI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

LAXMIBEN JAYDIPSINH ZALAversusGAJENDRAKUMAR JASHWANTSINH CHAUHAN

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

CHAUDHARY RAMESHBHAI AMBARAMBHAIversusCHAUDHARY CHANDRAKANTBHAI RAMSANGBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

SAJEEV BHARGAV EZHAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The applicant sought to recall the High Court's order dated 05.08.2024 which had permitted withdrawal of a petition and granted liberty to file appropriate proceedings against a Judicial Magistrate's order. The applicant's counsel was absent while the public prosecutor and respondent counsel …

VIPUL @ NAGIYA GYANDEV NAGREversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with an FIR (C.R. No.11210047212468 of 2021) alleging that he inflicted knife blows on the deceased. The State opposed bail, arguing the applicant’s active participation in the offence …

CBI, BSFB, MUMBAIversusSH BHARAT PRUSHOTTAM GAJJAR

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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

OWNER OF GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusBEENABEN AJAYBHAI GOHEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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

RITESH SURESHBHAI DAVEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ritesh Sureshbhai Dave was charged under Sections 8(c), 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act for allegedly participating in the manufacturing of the contraband drug mephedrone at a residential premise and was promised 20% of the proceeds. After the charge‑sheet was filed, he applied for regular bail under …

SURESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI SOLANKIversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER SHRI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Sureshbhai Govindbhai Solanki filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the Municipal Commissioner. The petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition so that he could pursue an alternative remedy, including approaching the Industrial Tribunal. The …

SHUKAL KARNAVI D/O BHARGAVNATH GIRINDRANATHversusPUROHIT PARTH BHADRESHKUMAR

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, Shukal Karnavi, filed a second appeal under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking a declaration that the divorce deed executed between the parties is sufficient to dissolve their marriage. The trial and appellate courts had held that a divorce deed is not permissible in …

KABIRSING @ CHHOTAS KABIR JOGINDERSING BHOND (SIKLIGHAR)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Kabir Singh, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 3(1), 3(2), 3(4) and 3(5) of the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime Act, 2015. The State opposed bail, citing …

ARJUNKUMAR LAKHAMANBHAI GALACHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Arjunkumar Lakhmanbhai Galachar, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which delayed his appointment as a police constable. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and a Division Bench decision (25 November 2021) that …

RAJESH ASHOKBHAI JADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rajesh Ashokbhai Jadav, filed a regular bail application after the filing of the chargesheet in criminal miscellaneous application No. 1495 of 2026. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel informed the court that the trial had been listed at an advanced stage and the applicant no …

KULDEEP S/O RANSING MOHANSING PARMAR THRO SHIVKANT MOHANSINGversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Kuldeep sought temporary bail for a period of 30 days pending trial. The State, represented by counsel, waived service of notice. The Court examined the grounds raised and decided to partially allow the application, granting temporary bail for 14 days. The bail was conditioned on furnishing a …

VANZARA JAYESHBHAI RAMESHBHAI THRO BALVANTBHAI LAXMANJI VANJARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Vanzara Jayeshbhai Rameshbhai Thro Balvantbhai Laxmanji Vanjara, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave while appealing his conviction. The court considered the applicant's request, the circumstances of the case, and exercised its discretion in his favor. It ordered …

AMIT DINESHBHAI PADHIYARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 203‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, waived service of notice. The Court examined whether the delay was sufficiently explained to merit condonation. It found that the delay …

JETHA DAYABHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Petitioner Jetha Dayabhai Chavda filed a special civil application challenging the failure of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's Scrutiny Committee to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Helper, Class 3. The petitioner relied on a prior coordinate bench order …

MANISHA HIRABHAI KODIYATARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Manisha Hirabhai Kodiatar, selected for the post of Conductor (Class 3) in GSRTC, was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified her caste certificate. She filed a petition seeking direction for a provisional appointment. The Court noted a prior decision (Special Civil Application …

VINODBHAI SUDAMBHAI BAGLEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of an 18‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The respondent waived service of notice. The court examined whether the delay was satisfactorily explained. It held that the delay was not …

PATEL KARSHANBHAI KODARBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Patel Karshanbhai Kodarbhai had filed a special civil application, but he passed away before the matter concluded. The petitioner’s legal heirs expressed, via telephonic instructions to counsel, that they were not interested in pursuing the case. Counsel for the petitioner sought the …

SHIVABHAI LUKABHAI TARALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Shivabhai Lukabhai Taral and another, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 307‑day delay in filing a restoration application. The respondents, the State of Gujarat, opposed the condonation. Both parties were represented by counsel, with Ms. Honey H. …

DILIP @ DIPAK LALJIBHAI VAGHASIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Dilip @ Dipak Laljibhai Vaghasiya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail before the High Court of Gujarat. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. Makbul I. Mansuri, subsequently requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered the …

PATEL SURESHBHAI PRABHUDASversusCHAUDHARI AMRATBHAI GANDABHAI

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

The appellant, Patel Sureshbhai, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the respondents on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The key issue was whether a complainant who is also a victim may …

ANOOJ BALKRISHNA AGARWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Anooj Balkrishna Agarwal, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. The applicant later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel, Mr. B.J. Priyadarshi, represented the applicant. The court, after hearing the request, granted …

ANOOJ BALKRISHNA AGARWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Anuj Balkrishna Agarwal filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking parole. The applicant, through counsel B.J. Priyadarshi, later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The respondent State of Gujarat and other parties were represented by counsel Vinay Vishen …

MAKSUDMIYA MOHAMADMIYA SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Maksudmiya Mohadmiya Shaikh, filed an application seeking condonation of a 143‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The respondent, the State, waived service of notice. The Court examined whether the delay was satisfactorily explained. It found that the …

ABDUL RAHEMAN SHABBIRKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 51‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The respondent waived service of notice. The court examined the application and found that the delay was not wholly unexplained. Consequently, the …

CHIRANJIT UPENDRA SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The accused, Chiranjeet Upendra Sharma, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail for 30 days, citing the need to provide financial assistance to his family and care for his parents. The State opposed the application, but its counsel waived service of notice. The Court …

NILESHBHAI MENSHIBHAI KARGATHIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The accused, Nileshbhai Menishbhai Kargathiya, applied for temporary bail from 10 February 2026 to 15 February 2026 to attend his cousin's marriage. The State, represented by counsel, waived service of notice. The Court examined the request and, considering the personal circumstances, allowed the …

PARESHBHAI @ PARYO SUMANBHAI PATEL THRO USHABEN PARESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Pare... Patel applied for parole leave to attend to his wife's medical treatment. The applicant waived service of the rule on the State. The court, after considering the grounds and circumstances, exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant. It ordered his release on parole for 21 days, …

KALPESHBHAI SURESHBHAI HARIJANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Kalpeshbhai Sureshbhai Harijan, filed an application before the Gujarat High Court seeking condonation of a 13‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The applicant’s counsel waived service of notice on the respondent State. The court examined the content …

NARENDRABHAI JAGDISHBHAI MERversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Naren­drabhai Jagdishbhai Mer, applied for temporary bail for 30 days, citing the need to provide financial assistance to his family. The petitioner was represented by Ms. G. B. Jadeja, while the State was represented by Mr. Vinay Vishen. The court considered the ground raised and …

JANSHERKHAN @ NASIR S/O. NIAYATULLAH PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, JanSherkhan @ Nasir, convicted under a criminal charge, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave while appealing his conviction to provide financial assistance to his family. The court considered the applicant's grounds and the circumstances of the case and exercised …

CHAUDHARY VISABHAI LAXMANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Chaudhary Visabhai Laxmanbhai, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave while his appeal against conviction was pending, also requesting funds for the same. The court noted that the applicant waived service of the rule on behalf of the State and considered the merits …

VANZARA JAYESHBHAI RAMESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Vanzara Jayeshbhai Rameshbhai, convicted in a criminal case, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave pending his appeal against the conviction. The High Court considered the applicant's request, the circumstances of the case, and the need to balance the appellant's liberty with the …

SAGAR VASTABHAI RAVALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Sagar Vastabhai Raval applied for parole leave to provide financial assistance to his family. The court considered the applicant's ground and the circumstances of the case and exercised its discretion in his favour. It ordered his release on parole for 21 days, subject to a personal bond of …

ANILKUMAR MORARILAL DUBE THRO RAHUL ANILKUMAR DUBEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Anilkumar Morarilal Dube, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for the purpose of his medical treatment. The application was presented before the High Court of Gujarat, with counsel Ms. Alpa J. Dave representing the petitioner and Mr. Vinay Vishen, Additional …

ANILKUMAR MORARILAL DUBE THROUGH RAHUL ANILKUMAR DUBEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Anilkumar Morarilal Dube, applied for an enlargement of his parole leave to obtain medical treatment. The application was filed through counsel Ms. Alpa J. Dave, while the State was represented by Mr. Vinay Vishen, Additional Public Prosecutor. The High Court, after considering the …

KISHANBHAI HIMMATBHAI PATADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Kishanbhai Himmatbhai Patadiya, applied for temporary bail for 30 days, citing the need to provide financial assistance to his family. The State, represented by counsel, waived service of notice. The court considered the ground presented and partially allowed the application, …

GAYAPRASAD @ JAGANNATH PAHELVANSING NISHADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Gayaprasad @ Jagannath Pahelvansing Nishad, applied for an extension of parole leave, citing the need to provide financial assistance to his family. The applicant waived service of the rule on the State's behalf. The court examined the applicant's ground and the surrounding …

MAHESHKUMAR @ VIJAY RAMSAHAY NISHADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Maheshkumar @ Vijay Ramasahay Nishad applied for a 30‑day temporary bail on the ground that he needed to provide financial assistance to his family. The State, represented by counsel Vinay Vishen, informed the Court that the applicant had been arrested by DCB Police Station for offences punishable …

RATILAL @ SURESHBHAI PUNJABHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ratilal @ Sureshbhai Punjabhai Solanki, a convicted prisoner, filed a special criminal application seeking an extension of parole leave to perform his mother's rituals and Varshi ceremony. The petition was argued by Ms. Akshitaba Solanki for the applicant and opposed by Mr. Vinay Vishen for the …

RAGESHBHAI @ RAKESHBHAI JUVANSING BANDHEL (BHIL)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Rageshbhai Juvansing Bandhel, filed a special criminal application seeking an extension of parole leave on the ground that he had filed an appeal. The State opposed the application. The court considered the applicant's request, the circumstances of the case, and its discretion under …

PRAKASHBHAI DANUBHAI GORAHAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Prakashbhai Danubhai Gorahava, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court seeking parole. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Anil H. Rathod, later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was …

RAJU @ RAJESHBHAI ISHWARBHAI VAGHRIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Raju @ Rajeshbhai Ishwarbhai Vaghri, a convicted prisoner, filed a special criminal application seeking parole to perform his father's death rituals. The applicant pleaded for a temporary release, offering a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties. The court examined the humanitarian ground and …

INDRAMANI DALSUKHBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Indramani Dalsukhbhai Vasava, 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 decided in favor of the petitioner. The order granted a …

TAKHATSINH BHAILALBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Takhatsinh Bhailalbhai Solanki applied for parole leave, citing arrangement of money as the ground. The court noted that the applicant had been sentenced for non-payment of maintenance to his wife. Considering the jail remarks and the nature of the offence, the court found no merit in the …

PATEL JYOTIBEN RATILALversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners Patel Jyotiben Ratilal & Ors filed a Special Civil Application challenging a decision dated 04.03.2025 taken by the State Government. The petitioners, through counsel, indicated that they did not intend to pursue the challenge at this stage and sought the Court's permission to withdraw …

PATEL RANJANBEN MOHANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners Patel Ranjanben Mohanbhai & ors filed a Special Civil Application challenging a decision dated 04.03.2025 of the State Government. The petitioners, through counsel, later indicated that they did not intend to pursue the challenge at this stage and sought the Court's permission to …

PATEL REKHABEN DALABHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Patel Rekhaben Dalabhai & ors., filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the State of Gujarat. They later approached the Court, through counsel, requesting permission to withdraw the petition without challenging the State Government's decision dated 04.03.2025. The …

PATEL JAYANTIBHAI MANILALversusPATEL KAUSHIKABEN PUNJIRAM

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners (Patel Jayantibhai Manilal & ors.) filed a civil application for condonation of delay in a second appeal. The respondents (Patel Kaushikaben Punjiram & ors.) failed to file a DS affidavit for respondents Nos.3,7,8,9. The court directed that if the DS affidavit is not filed on or …

PRACHI SHAILESHKUMAR PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Prachi ShaileshKumar Patel filed Special Civil Application No.6345 of 2022 before the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, on 9 February 2026, the petitioner sent an email requesting withdrawal of the petition. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Ullash N. Gohil, sought the court’s permission …

ZALA RANJANBEN NILAYBHAIversusJAYESHKUMAR HARMANBHAI PATHIYAR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, heirs of a deceased scooterist, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award that held the scooterist 20% contributory negligent and the driver of a Maruti Eeco 80% negligent, awarding Rs 12,40,532 after deduction. The High Court examined the evidentiary basis, noting the …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusCHIRAGBHAI PARSOTTAMBHAI PATANI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd appealed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award, arguing that the compensation amount was less than Rs.1,00,000. The Court noted the small quantum of the award and, after hearing counsel, dismissed the appeals …

ADITYA RANBIR SINGHversusGUJARAT MARITIME BOARD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Aditya Ranbir Singh & ors., filed Special Civil Application No. 8342 of 2022 and a related Civil Application for Direction before the High Court of Gujarat. On 7 February 2026, they submitted a letter requesting withdrawal of both the petition and the civil application. The …

NAYANABEN W/O MANISHKUMAR PUROHITversusPROGRAM OFFICER, ICDS, DISTRICT PANCHAYAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Nayanaben, through counsel Ms. Mohini J. Bhavsar, submitted a letter dated 9 September 2025 requesting withdrawal of the special civil application. The court, after taking the letter on record, granted permission to withdraw the petition. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as …

NARESH @ LALO RAYAJI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Nare​sh @ Lalo Rayaji Rathod, was convicted in a Special POCSO trial for offences under IPC sections 363, 366, 376 and POCSO sections 4 and 6, and was sentenced to simple imprisonment for each count. On appeal under Section 374 CrPC, the appellant argued that the trial court erred by …

NARESHKUMAR LAXMANBHAI PANCHALversusJAYKISHAN CHANDUBHAI CHAUHAN

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, a pillion rider injured in a road accident on 08‑09‑2016, filed a motor accident claim seeking compensation. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal assessed his monthly income at Rs 5,000, disability at 30% and awarded a total of Rs 3,63,025. The appellant appealed under Section 173 of …

STATE OF GUJARATversusAAMIN SWALE KASHIRI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of the sole accused, Aamin Swale Kashiri. During the hearing, counsel for the respondent submitted a death certificate showing that the accused had died on 06-07-2024. The court recorded the death certificate and considered the effect of the …

PINTUBHAI @ KALIO DOLUBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, Ajaybhai and Pintubhai Vasava, were convicted of murder (Sec. 302 r/w 114 IPC) and a police act offence (Sec. 135 Gujarat Police Act) for the killing of Parvatiben, based solely on circumstantial evidence. The prosecution relied on the "last seen together" testimony of two villagers, …

AJAYBHAI @ BODKO RAMESHBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, Ajaybhai and Pintubhai Vasava, were convicted of murder (Sec. 302 r/w 114 IPC) and a police act offence (Sec. 135 Gujarat Police Act) for the killing of Parvatiben, based solely on circumstantial evidence. The prosecution relied on the "last seen together" testimony of two villagers, …

ASHOKKUMAR LOKUMAL LALVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Ashokkum... Lalvani, challenged a preventive detention order dated 24‑08‑2023 issued by the Commissioner of Police under the 1985 Act, alleging that his alleged bootlegging offences under the Prohibition Act did not threaten public order. The State argued that the petitioner was a …

JENBEN JOSEPHBHAI MECWANversusVINUBHAI ISHWARBHAI PARMAR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants filed two first appeals arising from the same 2015 road accident in which a dumper collided with a TVS scooter, causing serious injuries to Rajeshbhai Macwan and death of his brother. In Appeal No.1439/2022 the injured appellant challenged the Tribunal's assessment of his monthly …

KIRITBHAI RAMESHBHAI TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The appellant, Kiritbhai Rameshbhai Trivedi, filed a criminal appeal against his acquittal and a miscellaneous application for additional evidence. The appeal was before the High Court of Gujarat, with Mr. K S Chandrani appearing for the appellant. No parties, including the respondent State of …

KIRITBHAI RAMESHBHAI TRIVEDI POA OF YOGESH RAMESHBHAI TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The appellant, Kiritbhai Rameshbhai Trivedi, filed a criminal appeal against the acquittal of Yogesh Rameshbhai Trivedi and also sought to introduce additional evidence. The State of Gujarat opposed the appeal. No request for adjournment was made by either party, and the matter was not called for a …

ARJUN@SUNNY PUNAMBHAI MARVADI THRO SUNITA ARJUN MARWADIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Arjun @ Sunny Punambhai Marvadi was preventively detained on 15 January 2026 by the Police Commissioner, Vadodara, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his wife, arguing that no material was placed …