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Judgments of 2026

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STATE OF GUJARATversusDAMABHAI JIBHAI GOHIL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of five accused in a murder case under Sections 302, 114, 323 IPC and Section 135 Bombay Police Act, alleging that the trial court erred in finding the evidence insufficient. The prosecution relied on the ocular testimony of three close relatives, forensic recovery …

STATE OF GUJARATversusJAGDISHBHAI HARIBHAI KAGADADA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The State of Gujarat appealed against a conviction of Jagdishbhai Haribhai Kagadada. During the hearing, statements from the deceased's daughter and son‑in‑law were recorded, confirming that the accused had died in 2006, well before the 20‑year limitation period for criminal appeals. No record of …

KIRTIBHAI JAMNADASBHAI DHAKANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The State of Gujarat appealed against a conviction of Jagdishbhai Haribhai Kagadada. During the hearing, statements from the deceased's daughter and son‑in‑law were recorded, confirming that the accused had died in 2006, well before the 20‑year limitation period for criminal appeals. No record of …

SANTOSH ALLURI VERMA SATYANARAYAN RAJUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Santosh Alluri Verma Saryanarayan Raju, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet was filed for alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 120(B) and 409. The FIR alleged that the applicant received …

SHYAM KANUBHAI BAROTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shyam Kanubhai Barot, filed a regular bail application before the charge-sheet was filed. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was led, and the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and approach the trial court afresh. The High …

M/S KRISHNA STEEL AND CROCKERYversusTHE AUTHORIZED OFFICER

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

M/s Krishna Steel and Crockery & Ors. filed a special civil writ petition before the High Court of Gujarat against the Authorized Officer. The petitioners contended that the reliefs they sought had become moot because the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Chennai, holding the charge of DRAT, …

SURESHBHAI RAMESHBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Sureshbhai Rameshbhai Vasava filed an anticipatory bail application before the Gujarat High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested, rendering the bail request moot. The applicant’s counsel sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application on the ground that it had become …

KIRTANBHAI @ SESIYO SAMARSINH BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Kirtanbhai @ Sesiyo Samarsinh Bariya, filed an application seeking condonation of a 100‑day delay in preferring a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat and another party. Both sides were represented, with Ms. Mayuri P. Chauhan appearing for the petitioner and Mr. Bhargav …

JAYESH @ JAY BHANABHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Jayesh Makwana, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat but delayed filing it by 42 days. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of this delay. The respondent State, through counsel, waived service of the rule. The Court examined the explanation …

CHAUHAN SAVITABEN W/O JITENDRASINH @ LALAJI SHAKRAJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Chauhan Savitaben, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of an 83‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The applicant waived service of notice on behalf of the respondent. Counsel for both sides were heard, and the court examined …

VINOD @ VINU MANSUKHBHAI @ MANUBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Vinod @ Vinu Mansukhbhai @ Manubhai Parmar, filed an application seeking condonation of a 21‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent, State of Gujarat, opposed the application. Both parties were heard, and the court examined whether sufficient cause existed for the …

RAMESHBHAI JESANGBHAI KOLIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a resident of Tappar village, filed a special civil application seeking a writ directing the Collector to decide his earlier application and to restrain Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. from laying underground electric transmission cables through the village. The …

KER ISHAK OSMANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners KER ISHAK OSMAN & Anr filed a Special Civil Application seeking permission to withdraw the petition and retain the liberty to approach a competent forum. The petitioners requested that the court allow withdrawal so that they could pursue a statutory appeal against an order dated …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusBIRJIBEN PADAMSINH RATHWA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. filed three first appeals under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging compensation awards of Rs.4,27,000, Rs.4,36,172 and Rs.4,15,856 in respective motor accident claim petitions. The Court observed that the amounts involved are small and meager, …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusMEHUL SURESHCHANDRA JANI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. filed a first appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging a Motor Accident Claim Tribunal award of Rs.1,42,000 to the road‑accident victim. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the contested compensation amount was modest. …

STATE OF GUJARATversusRAMESHBHAI BACHUBHAI VAIDHUKIYA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Ramesh Bachubhai Vadhukiya, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three‑year‑old girl. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, a pan‑shop owner’s testimony, CCTV footage, and DNA analysis linking the accused’s clothing to the victim. The defence …

RAMESHBHAI BACHUBHAI VAIDHUKIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Ramesh Bachubhai Vadhukiya, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three‑year‑old girl. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, a pan‑shop owner’s testimony, CCTV footage, and DNA analysis linking the accused’s clothing to the victim. The defence …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusKANKUBEN W/O CHAMANBHAI NARANBHAI VAGHELA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. filed three first appeals under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging compensation awards of Rs.4,27,000, Rs.4,36,172 and Rs.4,15,856 in respective motor accident claim petitions. The Court observed that the amounts involved are small and meager, …

BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.versusNIRMA LTD.

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The landlord (original HUF) sued Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and its sub‑lessee Mahendra Motors for unlawful occupation of a 1,000‑sq‑yard plot leased in 1970. The lease expired on 29 September 1984 and the landlord refused renewal, seeking eviction under the Bombay Rent Act. The trial …

MAHENDRA PATELversusBHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The landlord (original HUF members) sued Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and its sub‑lessee Mahendra Motors for unlawful occupation of a 1,000‑sq‑yard plot leased in 1970. The lease expired on 29‑Sept‑1984 and the landlord refused renewal, seeking eviction under the Bombay Rent Act. The …

VINUBHAI BHIMSINH ZALAversusBHANU SINGH TIKAM SINGH RAO

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The deceased, a 52‑year‑old pedestrian, was struck from behind by an Eicher truck on 23 August 2023 and died. Her legal heirs filed a claim for Rs 20 lakh before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, which awarded Rs 8,62,200. The appellants appealed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, …

HEIRS OF LT.DHANJIBHAI NAROTTAMBHAI VANKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT THRO SECRETARY

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The petitioners filed a special civil application but their counsel failed to appear for the hearing despite the matter being called twice. No request for adjournment was made on their behalf. The Court, noting the non‑appearance and lack of any request for a pass over, dismissed the petition for …

PRAKASHBHAI NANDLAL BHATT (SWAMINARAYAN)versusKESHAVLAL AMBALAL PATEL

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, Prakashbhai Nandlal Bhatt, filed a second appeal and a civil application for stay, seeking permission to withdraw the appeal. The learned advocate for the appellant requested the court's permission to withdraw, and the court exercised its discretion to grant the request. The court …

KAMAL KISHOR @ RAJU SURENDRASINGH SUDAMASINGH YADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Kamal Kishor was convicted by the Sessions Court of murder (Sec.302 IPC), attempt to murder (Sec.307 IPC), and causing hurt by dangerous weapon (Sec.328 IPC) and sentenced to life imprisonment, fine and simple imprisonment. He appealed under Section 374 CrPC, contending that the …

DHOLIBEN AMRABHAI RATHVA SINE DECEASED THROUGH HER LEGAL HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The petitioners, represented by the legal heirs of the deceased Dholiben Amrabhai Rathva, filed a Special Civil Application against the State of Gujarat. The petition was listed twice, but the petitioner’s counsel, Ms. Nidhi P. Barot, failed to appear on both occasions and did not request any …

BAJRANGLAL RAMLAL SHARMAversusRAJKUMAR S SHARMA

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

In Criminal Appeal No. 390 of 2011 before the Gujarat High Court, the appellant, Bajranglal Ramlal Sharma, was represented initially by Advocate Sanjay R. Gupta who consented to withdraw his appearance. The court recorded this withdrawal and directed that Advocate Jitendra K. Jain be allowed to …

STATE OF GUJARATversusASHRAFKHAN AJABKHAN PATHAN

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Ashrafkhan Ajabkhan Pathan, who was alleged to have illegally entered the visitors' room of Sabarmati Central Jail and been found in possession of 33.4 grams of charas. The trial court, after hearing 18 prosecution witnesses and examining documentary …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHHOTALAL SIYARAM KSHATRIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Chhotalal S. Kshatriya and others for alleged assault, knife injury and caste‑based abuse of complainant Girishbhai Makwana on 25 August 2008. The trial court had found the prosecution’s evidence contradictory, lacking direct proof, and insufficient to …

MAHESH NATUBHAI GAMITversusCHHAGANBHAI RESHIABHAI THROUGH HEIRS AND L.R.

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellants challenged a judgment that had set aside a trial court decree declaring a 1986 Will executed by their grandfather Reshiabhai void on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. The trial court had found the Will fraudulent but dismissed the suit for jurisdictional …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMOHANBHAI MEGHJIBHAI UKANI-PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of Mohanbhai Ukani (deceased during proceedings) and his wife Vijyaben in a murder case arising from a land‑partition dispute, where the deceased father was allegedly thrown into a well. The trial court had held that the prosecution failed to prove a homicidal death …

TORRENT POWER SURAT ELECTRICITY COMPANY EMPLOYEES UNIONversusTORRENT POWER LIMITED

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Torrent Power Surat Electricity Company Employees Union filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging an order dated 09‑05‑2025 of the Surat Industrial Court that rejected its request for production of documents. The Union argued that the Industrial Court …

MUSTAK @ BUILDER FATEHMAHAMMAD SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Mustak, also known as Builder Fatehmammad Shaikh, filed a criminal revision application against an order of a subordinate court and subsequently sought the Court's permission to withdraw that revision while obtaining liberty to file a quashing petition. The learned counsel for the applicant …

SHAKTI ERECTORSversusSWARUPSINH ARJUNSINH PARMAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Shakti Erectors, through counsel Mr. Ammar Saiyed, applied to withdraw two special civil applications, alleging that it was not properly heard and that notice issued in the reference was not served, depriving it of an opportunity to file a written statement. The petitioner sought liberty …

SHAKTI ERECTORSversusSWARUPSINH ARJUNSINH PARMAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Shakti Erectors, through counsel Mr. Ammar Saiyed, applied to withdraw two special civil applications, alleging that it was not properly heard and that notice issued in the reference was not served, depriving it of an opportunity to file a written statement. The petitioner sought liberty …

CHAUHAN RASILABEN HASMUKHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

The petitioner filed a Special Civil Application No. 17078 of 2018 seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. The matter was listed for hearing twice, but the petitioner failed to appear on both occasions. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution and discharged …

PANKAJ JAGIDSHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 151‑day delay in filing a revision under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The petitioner’s counsel argued that sufficient cause for the delay was shown, while the respondent’s counsel opposed, claiming no sufficient …

JAYABEN HIMMATLAL JADAVversusTHE COMMISSIONER, RAJKOT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, an employee, filed a cross petition challenging a Labour Court judgment dated 10‑10‑2024 that ordered his reinstatement with continuity of service and 20% backwages. The petitioner contended that a separate suit, Special Civil Application No. 3287 of 2025, had already been decided by …

RAJKOT JILLA DUDH UTPADAK SANGH LTDversusMANOJBHAI PRAVINBHAI MEHTA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rajkot Jilla Dudh Utpadak Sangh Ltd, a cooperative dairy, challenged an award dated 18‑03‑2025 of the Industrial Tribunal, Rajkot, which declined to decide a preliminary issue concerning the locus standi of an unrecognised union representing a daily‑wage worker. The petitioner sought …

JAVIDBHAI URFE JAVEDBHAI USMANBHAI PATEL (MUMAN)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Javidbhai Urfe Javedbhai Usmanbhai Patel (Muman) filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet. He sought a direction that the trial court expedite the trial and, if the trial did not conclude within a reasonable time, to preserve his liberty to approach the High Court again. …

CHIRAGBHAI DEVJIBHAI ANTALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Chiragbhai Devjibhai Antala, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. The application was presented by counsel Mr. Dhruv K. Dave, with Mr. S.S. Vayeda appearing on his behalf. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Ms. Jirga Jhavari, …

RAMESHCHANDRA JIVANDAS RATANGHARYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rameshchandra Jivandas Ratangharya, filed a special civil application in 2019 before the High Court of Gujarat. The matter was listed twice, but the petitioner failed to appear on both occasions. The Court observed the petitioner’s non‑appearance as a failure to prosecute the …

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusHARPALSINH RANJITSINH BARAD

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat heard a first appeal filed by Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the award of Rs.3,15,500 granted by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (Main), Amreli, to the victims of a road accident. The appeal contended …

DAMJI PUNJA BERADIYAversusGUJARAT MARITIME BOARD

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, Damji Punja Beradiya and others, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking the release of benefits for 300 days of unavailed privileged leave from the Gujarat Maritime Board. The respondents, represented by Ms. Reeta Chandarana, contended that …

ODHADBHAI @ YOGESHBHAI DALPATBHAI BARAIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Odhabhai Baraiya, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. The applicant claimed …

NARAN JESABHAI KODIYATARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Naran Jesabhai Kodiyatar, was selected for the post of Conductor, Class 3 in GSRTC but was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 of the Gujarat …

SEJA RANABHAI KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Seja Ranabhai Karmta, selected for the post of Driver (Class 3) in GSRTC, filed a petition alleging that the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate, resulting in denial of appointment. He relied on a prior order of the Coordinate Bench (26 July 2021, Special Civil Application …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCONTROLLING AUTHORITY

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an order dated 02.05.2023 issued by the Controlling Authority, Rajkot, under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which directed them to pay Rs.42,695 with 10% simple interest. The High Court …

RAMESHKUMAR VALJIBHAI BAROTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Rameshkum... Barot & Ors., filed a special civil application seeking a directive that the State of Gujarat decide their representations dated 25 September 2025 and 25 October 2025 and extend to them the benefits granted to similarly situated employees in the 29 June 2018 judgment of …

ASIK @ NAKLI JAHUBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ashik @ Nakli Jahubhai Rathod, who was granted regular bail on 1 August 2024, was subjected to Condition No.11 prohibiting him from entering the limits of Manjusar Police Station in perpetuity. The condition effectively barred him from his residence and agricultural land located within that …

STATE OF GUJARAT THRUOGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEERversusPURIBEN SAMATBHAI BHIL

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat, through the Executive Engineer, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an order of the Controlling Authority dated 20‑04‑2022 that directed the petitioners to pay a gratuity amount of Rs.56,943 with 10% simple interest under …

DHARMENDRA DHIRAJLAL BHATTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Dharmendra Dhirajlal Bhatt, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal. No party appeared before the court even on the second call, and no request for adjournment was made. Consequently, the court dismissed the application for want of prosecution. The order was …

DHARMENDRA DHIRAJLAL BHATTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Dharmendra Dhirajlal Bhatt, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against the judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 9799 of 2025. The applicant was represented by Mr. Malav Hemangbhai Gor, while the respondent was represented by Mr. Yuvraj Brahmbhatt. No party …

PANKHUBEN AMBARAMBHAI BAWALIA AND D/O PUNJABHAI ZAPADIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Pankhuben Ambarmbai Bawalia, sought enforcement of a government order granting her retirement benefits with retrospective effect, which lacked a payment timeline. The State of Gujarat argued that the order itself satisfied the grievance, but the petitioner requested the court to set …

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusVALLABHBHAI NATHABHAI BHALANI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The case arose from a road accident on 01‑09‑2013 in which the deceased, travelling on the correct side of the road, was struck by a Bolero vehicle that had mounted the divider and entered the opposite carriageway at high speed, resulting in his death. The claimants filed a motor accident claim …

VALLABHBHAI NATHABHAI BHALANIversusMANUBHAI KACHARABHAI KARSARIYA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The case arose from a road accident on 01‑09‑2013 in which the deceased, travelling on the correct side of the road, was struck by a Bolero vehicle that had mounted the divider and entered the opposite carriageway at high speed, resulting in his death. The claimants filed a motor accident claim …

CHINTAN MAHENDRABHAI SONIversusHITESH INDRAVADAN MEHTA

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

Pravinaben Rajendrabhai Patel filed a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat challenging an earlier acquittal. The appeal was consolidated with numerous other criminal appeals numbered 1033 of 2021 through 1660 of 2021. After hearing counsel for the appellant and the public prosecutor, the …

PULKITKUMAR SATHWARA S/O CHANDRAKANT SATHWARAversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Pulkitkumar Sathwara, who is in jail, filed a special civil application challenging departmental proceedings. While the disciplinary inquiry was underway, an additional charge-sheet was issued, altering the nature of the charges. The respondent argued that the inquiry had already …

HATISHBHAI PRABHUDAS CHAUDHARIversusNARANBHAI GHELABHAI RABARI DESAI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, Hatishbhai Prabhudas Chaudhari, filed an appeal against Order No. 184 of 2023 in the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, the appellant submitted the order dated 22 April 2025 passed by the Additional Senior Civil Judge, Kalol, in Special Civil Suit No. 58 of 2021. The appellant …

KAMDHENU UNIVERSITYversusJAMNAGAR DISTRICT MAZDOOR SANGH

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Kamdhenu University, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the award dated 5 April 2023 passed by the Industrial Tribunal, Jamnagar, which had ordered the regularisation of a temporary labourer, Gagubhai Pitambarbhai Dhayani, as …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusTAUFIKMIYA YAKUBMIYA SHEIKH

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The United India Insurance Company Ltd filed first appeals under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the judgment and award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ahmedabad Rural, in two motor accident claim petitions. The appeals challenged the compensation awarded to the victims of …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusTAUFIKMIYA YAKUBMIYA SHEIKH

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The United India Insurance Company Ltd filed first appeals under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the judgment and award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ahmedabad Rural, in two motor accident claim petitions. The appeals challenged the compensation awarded to the victims of …

SHAKTISINH YOGENDRASINSH GOHELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, who is the original complainant, is on trial for murder under IPC s.302 and sought CCTV footage of the Mundra Police Station for his defence. He filed an application (Exhibit‑448) under CrPC s.311 which the trial court initially allowed, but the DVR was found to have no backup; the …

ABHESINH AMRABHAI TAVIADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Abhesinh Amrbhai Taviad, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of the proceedings. The applicant argued that if the application is allowed, all office objections would be removed within a week. The respondents, the State of Gujarat and others, opposed the …

RAMILABEN VIMALBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

In a Special Civil Application No. 16034 of 2025, petitioner Ramilaben Vimalbhai Parmar sought relief against the State of Gujarat and others, contending that an execution order passed by the Labour Court had not been complied with. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the execution order had …

SANDIPBHAI NARENDRABHAI PATELversusBUNTY BHARATBHAI PATEL

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, Sandipbhai Naren­drabhai Patel, filed an appeal and sought the Court’s permission to withdraw it. The appellant’s counsel requested leave to withdraw, raising the question of whether such permission could be granted and what the consequences of withdrawal would be. The High Court …

MANGALDAS DHIRUBHAI DESAIversusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Mangaldas Dhirubhai Desai filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of his matter to the original file. The Special Land Acquisition Officer and another respondent had raised office objections, causing the matter to be removed from the file. The applicant, through counsel Mr. …

MOHATAJI BHALAJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, who were the original accused, filed a Special Criminal Application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No. 11191045200064 (2020) that alleged offences under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. The original …

LEGAL HEIRS OF DECEASED VAJUBEN CHHANAJI THAKORversusGOBARBHAI JIVABHAI RAWAL

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The legal heirs of the deceased filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 168‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. The respondents either did not appear or were not served. The petitioner's counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not …

ARABHKHA SAKHIKHAN ADARIMKHAN SINDHI(MUSALMAN)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, a driver of a vehicle carrying prohibited liquor, was charged under several sections of the Gujarat Prohibition Act and the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. After the charge‑sheet was filed, he applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The …

BHAGWATSINH KANJIBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Petitioners 1, 2 and 3 filed a Special Criminal Application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of FIR No. 11192015250251 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 310(2), 352, 351(2), 324(2) and 61(2)(a) of the BNSS. Petitioners 1 and 3 claimed the matter was amicably settled and the …

BHAGBAN @ ALOK S/O PRAKASH BISOIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Bhagwan @ Alok, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with a charge-sheet for NDPS offences involving 31 kg of ganja. The State opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of the offence and the applicant's alleged role as …

THE ORIENTAL INURANCE CO LTDversusARCHANABEN WD/O PARIMALBHAI RAJPUT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award that partially compensated the heirs of Parimalbhai Rajput, who died after his motorcycle was hit by a tanker on 10 January 2012. The insurer argued it was not liable because the tanker had been sold before the accident …

COMMANDANTversusALIMAMAD IBRAHIM SAMA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case arises from a 2005 motor accident in which the claimant, riding a motorcycle, was struck by a Maruti Gypsy driven negligently, resulting in grievous injuries and permanent disability. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded the claimant Rs.1,94,000 as compensation, assessing a 15% …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusPRITESH KRISHNAKUMAR PANDYA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 44,89,530 to the heirs of a deceased motorcyclist, holding the driver of the other motorcycle solely negligent. United India Insurance Company, insurer of the negligent driver, appealed, contending that the deceased motorcyclist also contributed to the …

HANSABEN W/O JIVAN BARIYAversusSAKARBHAI RAMBHAI SOLANKI

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The plaintiff Hansaben filed a suit seeking declaration and cancellation of a 1990 sale deed, asserting she became the owner of a one‑acre land after purchasing it from defendant No.1 in 2009. The trial court dismissed the suit, and the first appellate court affirmed the dismissal. The plaintiff …

DHRUPESH HARESHBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner challenged the Mamlatdar's order rejecting his application for a caste certificate, alleging that the Mamlatdar failed to consider all supporting documents and did not make findings on their genuineness. The petitioner submitted caste certificates of his ancestors, a committee …

STATE OF GUJARATversusVINAYAKBHAI BHAUSAHEB KAVLANEKAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of six accused who were found not guilty of offences including murder, assault and rioting arising from a dispute on 28 February 1996. The prosecution relied mainly on the testimonies of the complainant and the deceased's wife, alleging that the accused beat the …

SACHIN KANTILAL BHAYANIversusMANISHBHA RAYDEBHA KER

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, a Home Guard who suffered paraplegia after being struck by a car on 15‑08‑2019, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Tribunal had partially awarded compensation based on an income of Rs 8,000 per month, a multiplier …

REKHABEN GIRISHBHAI PATEL THRO' LEGAL HEIRSversusDIVISIONAL CONTROLLER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, victims of a 2007 road accident involving a GSRTC bus, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.12,15,100 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging miscalculation of compensation. They argued that the Tribunal failed to consider future prospective …

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusRAMILABEN WD/O ISHWARSINH MAKWANA

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The deceased Ishwarsinh was hit by a motorcycle (Reg. No. GJ-17-S-9000) on 14 January 2014, resulting in his death. The claimants filed a Motor Accident Claim petition, and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal partly allowed the claim, awarding compensation. National Insurance Company Ltd., the …

SHREE DR VIRENDRA H DAVE HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGEversusUNION OF INDIA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Shree Dr. Virendra H. Dave Homoeopathic Medical College filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the Union of India and another respondent. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Udayan P. Vyas. The Court noted that an amendment to the pleadings had already been …

SWAMI VIVEKANAND HOMOEOPATHICversusUNION OF INDIA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

A special civil application was filed by Swami Vivekanand Homoeopathic against the Union of India and others. During the proceedings, the petitioners sought to amend the suit by adding new respondents designated as 2A and 2B. The learned advocate for the newly added respondents, Mr. Harsheel Shukla, …

VASANTBEN N. VYAS HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HOSPITALversusUNION OF INDIA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Vasantben N. Vyas Homeopathic Medicine and Hospital, filed a special civil application against the Union of India and others. The petition sought amendment of the pleadings, which the court found had already been effected. Consequently, the court ordered that the rule be made …

DEKAVADIYA NIRUPABEN BHAVANJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, graduates of colleges affiliated to SNDT Women’s University, sought a writ of mandamus directing the Gujarat State Government and its agencies to recognize their degrees for recruitment to various posts. The State had earlier resolved that such affiliations should be discontinued …

PRAVINCHANDRA CHIMANLAL SHAHversusHARSHADKUMAR PRAVINCHANDRA SANGHAVI

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. KV Shelat, informed the court that he had received no instructions from his client despite his efforts. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition for default, granting the petitioner liberty to revive the petition if he faces difficulty. The court also vacated any …

PATEL AGENCY THROUGH RAJANI VALLABHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Patel Agency filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the respondent State of Gujarat and its subordinate police officers strictly comply with a circular dated 08‑09‑2025 issued by the Home Department. The Assistant Government Pleader for the State affirmed that the circular must indeed be …

AJAY @ SHIVO MANILAL TIRGAR (SARGADA)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant, Ajay @ Shivo Manilal Tirgar, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat but delayed filing it by 213 days. The respondent State, through counsel, waived service of the rule. The applicant sought condonation of the delay, arguing sufficient explanation for the lapse. The …

ISUBBHAI SATTARBHAI PINJARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Petitioner I. Subbai Sattarbhai Pinjara, through counsel, indicated that he does not wish to press the Special Civil Application at this stage and was directed to approach the concerned authority as per law. The High Court, noting the petitioner's election, disposed of the petition accordingly.

SHEETAL SUPDU TAMKHANEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Sheetal Supdu Tamkhane filed a notice under the Special Marriage Act to marry, but her parents objected and began threatening her. Fearing for her safety, she applied to the Police Inspector of Athwalines Police Station on 24 January 2026 for police protection to enable her to visit the Registrar of …

ZALA RAMILABEN WD/O MANILALversusMOHAMADJAMIL MOHAMADHANIF SHAIKH

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellants, heirs of a deceased motorcyclist, challenged a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.10,50,000, seeking a higher quantum of compensation. The Tribunal had earlier exonerated the insurance company, but a coordinate bench of this Court set aside that finding and remanded the …

THAKOR (BHATOMA) MAFAJI NAGARAJIversusOMA RAM S/O UDA RAM JAT (CHAUDHARY)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 183‑day delay in filing their appeal. The respondents were served but one did not appear. The court examined the reasons for delay set out in paragraphs 4‑9 of the petition and found them …

GITABEN DUSHYANTBHAI RATHODversusJITENDRASINH LILUBHA GOHIL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 78‑day delay in filing their appeal. They pleaded sufficient cause for the delay, citing the Supreme Court decision in N. Balakrishnan v. N. Krishnamurthy (AIR 1998 3222). The Court examined the …

MANJULABEN NARENDRABHAI JADAVversusAMITBHAI DINESHBHAI JADAV

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Manjulaben Naren­drabhai Jadav and another, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 87‑day delay in filing their appeal. The respondents, Amitbhai Dineshbhai Jadav and others, were served but did not appear for respondents No. 1‑3. The …

M/S. STEEL STRONG VALVES (I) PVT. LTD.versusCENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

M/s Steel Strong Valves (I) Pvt Ltd filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Section 7A order of the Employees Provident Funds Act that demanded a lump‑sum PF payment of Rs 67,67,894 without any calculation. The order arose after an enforcement officer found …

RUPASANGJI RAVAJI THAKORversusTHAKOR KAPURJI MOHANJI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, a pillion rider injured in a 2013 collision with a tractor, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging errors in income assessment, future loss calculations, and the Tribunal's apportionment of 20% contributory …

GUJARAT PIPAVAV PORT LIMITEDversusRAJESHBHAI CHANDUBHAI MEHTA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd., terminated the respondent, Rajeshbhai Mehta, following a departmental inquiry that found several charges proved. The respondent challenged the termination before the Labour Court, which later held the inquiry illegal, violated natural justice, and ordered …

VISHWAS SUDHANSHU BHAMBURKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioner, Vishwas Sudhanshu Bhamburkar, alleged that builders near Surat Airport obtained No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Airport Authority of India by submitting forged documents and constructed buildings at locations deviating 42‑1600 metres from the approved sites, thereby …

IMTIAZHUSSEIN @ BHAYLU MOHAMMED SIRAJ KHOKHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Imtiyazhusen alias Bhaylu, was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for allegedly pouring kerosene on Habibunnisha and setting her ablaze, resulting in her death. The conviction was based primarily on three dying declarations made by the deceased at different stages—first to the …

DIENSHBHAI LAGHARBHAI SOLANKIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Dienshbai Lagharbai Solanki and others, filed a special civil application seeking dues from the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioners later informed the court that they had received all the dues they were seeking. Consequently, they requested permission to withdraw the …

KULDIP KANUBHAI PANCHALversusUDESANGBHAI GAFURBHAI KO PATEL(DHHUVANA)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 1,177‑day delay in filing an appeal. The court noted that the delay was explained in the application and that sufficient cause was shown. Relying on the Supreme Court decision in N. Balakrishnan v. N. …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.versusBHARATBHAI GULABBHAI MALIVAD

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Auxiliary) in Vadodara awarded Rs.10,57,700 to the claimant, apportioning negligence 60% to the trailer driver and 40% to the truck driver. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. appealed the award, arguing that the trailer driver should bear 100% negligence under the Motor …

RAMANAND JOKHANPRASAD NIRANKARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Ramanand Jokhanprasad Nirankari & others, filed Special Civil Application No. 9028 of 2017 before the High Court of Gujarat. They later moved the court seeking permission to withdraw the petition at the stage of the proceedings. The court examined the application to determine …

SAMIR ANVARBHAI MATHUPOTRAversusHANIF ISHAK LAKHANI MALEK

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant’s son was injured in a road accident on 8 June 2017 when his motorcycle collided with an Alto car. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded compensation, assessing the injured’s income at Rs 5,000 per month, 90% disability and 30% contributory negligence on the injured. The …

HANIFBHAI HUSENBHAI MANEKIAversusGOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Hanifbhai Husenbhai Manekia, filed Special Civil Application No. 14906 of 2023 before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. J.D. Ajmera and Mr. Harshad Patel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The issue before the Court was whether it could …

VALJIBHAI GANDUBHAI LUNAGARIYAversusJOSEPH TENAPILLI POL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 129‑day delay in filing their appeal. They pleaded specific grounds for the delay as set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the application. The court heard counsel for both sides and examined whether …

RAMANBHAI N. VANZARAversusANISA ANWAR MENDA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 2601‑day delay in filing an appeal. The court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in paragraphs 9‑11 of the application. Relying on the precedent set in N. Balakrishnan v. N. Krishnamurthy …

RAMANBHAI N VANZARAversusMANKI SAFURA ISHAQBHAI

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing an appeal. The respondents did not appear despite being served. The court examined the reasons for delay as set out in paragraphs 9‑11 of the application and found them …

RAMANBHAI N. VANZARAversusISHAQBHAI ABDULAJI MANKI

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant, Ramanbhai N. Vanzara, filed a petition under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing an appeal. The appeal was delayed due to reasons detailed in paragraphs 8‑10 of the application. No respondents appeared before the court despite notice being …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusAMARNATH DWARKA PRASAD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The plaintiff, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 42‑day delay in filing its appeal. The respondents were served but did not appear before the court. The court examined the explanations offered by the …

ABDULSHA RAMJUSHA FAKIRversusVINODBHAI RAMESHBHAI KUVARIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners Abdulsha Ramjusha Fakir & Ors. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 17‑day delay in filing their appeal. The respondents Vinodbhai Rameshbhai Kuvariya & Ors. were served, but respondents No.1 and No.5 did not appear. The court examined …

SURAJSINH VINODSINH BIHOLAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Surajsinh Vinodsin Bihola, filed a special criminal application seeking a direction for the police to register his complaint, alleging that while the opposite party's FIR was recorded, his own complaint lodged on 18 September 2025 at Pethapur Police Station remained unregistered. The …

MAHESHWAR @KABIRAJ KAILASH PALTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicant filed a miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 329‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 587 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat. The Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the State, waived service of the rule. Both parties appeared before Justice S.V. Pinto, who …

BELIM JETUNBIBI USMANBHAI (JETUNBIBI USMANBHAI KURESHI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Belim Jetunbibi Usmanbhai, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Gujarat High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Nabilkhan Yusufzai, later sought permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and, after hearing the parties, granted permission to …

VARSHABEN SHANTILAL TARARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Varshaben Shantilal Tarar filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and, after hearing, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was …

SHAMJI MYAJAR MYATRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Shamji Myajar Myatra, was arrested by the police. He filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the pendency of the application, the applicant decided to withdraw it, stating that the relief sought was no longer required. The learned counsel for …

HITESH BHIMABHAI ULVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Hitesh Bhimabhai Ulva and another, were selected as Jail Sepoy (Class‑III) but were not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificate. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on …

BALU NARANBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Balu Naranbhai Chavda, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Junior Clerk, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of a Coordinating Bench dated 26 July 2021 (Special Civil Application No.1858/2021) and its …

PREMARAM BHANWARARAM DEVASIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Premaram Bhanwararam Devasi, was charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1988. He applied for a 30‑day temporary bail through the jail authorities. The trial court rejected the bail, noting that the applicant is a permanent resident of Rajasthan and …

HARSHADKUMAR AMBALAL PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Harshadkumar Ambalal Patel and others, filed a Special Civil Application No. 3213 of 2020 before the High Court of Gujarat seeking certain permission against the State of Gujarat. The petition was presented by Advocate M. T. Saiyad, who, on his client’s instructions, chose not to …

JAYESHKUMAR JASABHAI KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, a selected candidate for the post of Helper, Class 3 in GSRTC, filed a special civil application challenging the failure of the Scrutiny Committee to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment. The petitioner relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court's …

THAKOR KALPESHJI PRATAPJI THRO THAKOR KIRITKUMAR LAXMANJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Thakor Kalpeshji, applied to the Gujarat High Court for an extension of parole leave for 30 days. The court noted that the applicant waived service of the rule on behalf of the State and examined the grounds and circumstances presented. Exercising its discretion, the court found …

SONESHBHAI RAVJIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Soneshbhai Ravjibhai Patel, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashing of an FIR. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Prashant V. Chavda, later requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered the request and granted permission to withdraw. …

AMRUTBHAI KHOYABHAI PRAJAPATIversusBHARTIBEN PRABHAKRBHAI PATIL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 107‑day delay in filing their appeal. The court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in the application. Relying on the precedent set in N. Balakrishnan v. N. Krishnamurthy (AIR 1998 3222), …

MAHESHDAN NATWARDAN GADHVIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Maheshdan Natwardan Gadhvi filed a special civil application challenging the issuance of a charge‑sheet and the inquiry report in a criminal matter against the State of Gujarat. While the petition was pending, the respondents passed an order dismissing the petitioner, which is itself being contested …

SMITABEN NAGINBHAI PATELversusCARAVAN PROJECT LOGISTICS

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The appellants filed a motor accident claim after the death of Naginbhai Patel, a 70‑year‑old security guard, who was killed in a collision on 21‑04‑2021. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal had assessed the deceased’s monthly income at Rs 7,000 and awarded compensation without a consortium …

LALSINH KANAKSINH CHAUHANversusKAMLESHBHAI JITENDRABHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, a motorcyclist, was injured when a Wagon‑R car overtook on the wrong side and collided with his bike on 14‑04‑2019. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal found the car driver solely negligent and awarded Rs 16,59,700 as compensation. The appellant appealed under Section 173 of the Motor …

HASMUKHBHAI BALASHANKERBHAI JOSHIversusMEDICAL OFFICER

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a permanent driver employed since 1998, was terminated in 2001 without cause and sought statutory benefits. After an unresolved industrial dispute resolution (IDR) proceeding, he filed a reference before the Labour Court, which partially allowed the claim and awarded a lump‑sum …

SOMABHAI NATHUBHAI RABARIversusPATEL BHIKHABHAI PRABHUDAS

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, heirs of the deceased Puriben who died from injuries sustained in a road accident on 10 February 2014, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.5,60,050 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. They contended that the Tribunal erred by assessing the …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusHARIBHAI NATHALAL MAKWANA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The United India Insurance Company Ltd appealed against a claim of Rs.5,00,000 arising from a road accident involving Haribhai Nathalal Makwana and others. The High Court observed that the amount was small and there was no dispute over the accident itself. Consequently, the Court dismissed the first …

PURVIK RAMESHBHAI AMINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Pravinaben Rajendrabhai Patel filed a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat challenging an earlier acquittal. The appeal was consolidated with numerous other criminal appeals numbered 1033 of 2021 through 1660 of 2021. After hearing counsel for the appellant and the public prosecutor, the …

RANABHAI SURABHAI GOHILversusDIPAKBHAI DURGASHANKARBHAI PANDYA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, parents of the deceased Pradipsinh Ranabhai, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 7,00,000 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging the Tribunal erred in assessing the deceased’s income and failed to award loss of consortium. The High Court …

GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusASMITABEN KISHORBHAI CHAUHAN

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

On 12 October 2018, Kishorbhai Chauhan was fatally injured when a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) state transport bus struck his motorcycle from behind. The claimants, his legal heirs, filed a motor accident claim seeking Rs 32 lakh. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Special) held …

SHRI MUNI. ARTS AND URBAN BANK SCIENCE COLLEGEversusGOVINDBHAI NATHABHAI RATHOD

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The employer, Shri Muni Arts and Urban Bank Science College, challenged a Labour Court award that ordered the reinstatement of a workman, Govindbhai Nathabhai Rathod, with 20% back wages and service benefits. The workman, originally appointed as a sweeper in 1999 and later terminated orally, claimed …

DINESHBHAI @ DINESHKUMAR S/O JIVABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners Dineshbhai and others filed a criminal revision application challenging a subordinate court’s order of discharge. They later sought permission to withdraw the revision because the charges against them had been framed, rendering the discharge challenge moot. The learned counsel for …

BABU RAGHU GHATILversusM/S ADD PEN LIMITED, UNIT-5

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a permanent helper employed since 1987, was terminated in 2003 after refusing to resign from a newly formed union. He filed a reference before the Labour Court seeking reinstatement with back wages, but the Court rejected his claim, finding he had not satisfied the 240‑day work …

MANAGER SPENCERS RP SANJIV GOENKA GROUPversusDIWAN UVESH AYUBSHA

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Manager Spencers RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 21‑06‑2024 that ordered its reinstatement of the respondent, Diwan Uvesh Ayubsha, as a customer service associate with back …

RAVITABEN GANABHAI PARGIversusCHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME OFFICER

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Ravitaben Ganabhai Pargi, challenged the appointment of Respondent No.3 to run an Anganwadi, alleging that the appointee was not a resident of the advertised location (Tadgam Faliyu) but of Talav Faliyu, leading to the shift of the Anganwadi. The petitioner sought permission to make …

THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-1 , AHMEDABADversusM/S. ANKIT GOLD LIMITED

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax filed an application seeking condonation of a 46‑day delay in filing a tax appeal. The respondent, M/s. Ankit Gold Limited, opposed the condonation, arguing that the delay should not be excused. Both parties were heard, and the court considered the …

HETALBEN JAGDISHBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Hetalben Jagdishbhai Makwana, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the State of Gujarat to grant her benefits under a Government Resolution dated 17‑10‑1988, which requires a minimum of 240 days of work per year for ten years. The petition also …

BHARAT BHAIMABHAI KARAMTAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Bharat Bhaimabhai Karamta, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver, Class 3. He relied on a prior coordinate bench order (26‑07‑2021) and its affirmation by a division bench …

KEVALKUMAR RAMABHAI SHAMALAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.) GSRTC

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Kevalkumar Ramabhai Shamala, filed a special civil application challenging the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation’s (GSRTC) Scrutiny Committee for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver, Class 3. He relied on earlier orders of a …

THE NEW INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSHAILENDRASINH SAMANTSINH RAMLAVAT

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 156‑day delay in filing its appeal. The applicant explained the reasons for the delay in paragraph 3 of the application. The court heard arguments from the applicant’s counsel, Ms E. …

M/S. RAVI PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTIONversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/s Ravi Plumbing and Construction failed to file its GST return for Q1 of FY 2024‑25, prompting a show‑cause notice and subsequent cancellation of its GST registration under Section 29(2)(c) of the CGST Act. The petitioner did not respond to the notice and later filed an appeal under Section 107 …

BHARAT MERAMAN KODIYATARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD),GSRTC

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

Petitioner Thakor Jadiben Chaturji filed multiple special civil applications, a revision and a second appeal before the High Court of Gujarat against the legal heirs of the late Thakor Kunvarji Laxmanji. The court, after hearing the matter, observed that objections raised in the proceedings must be …

NITINKUMAR RUDABHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD), GSRTC

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioners, selected for the post of Driver (Class 3) in GSRTC, were denied appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificates. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No.1858 of 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25.11.2021) which …

RAMESHCHANDRA JIVANDAS RATANGHARYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Rameshchandra Jivandas Ratangharya filed a Special Civil Application (No. 4177 of 2019) which had been closed, and subsequently moved a restoration application. The State of Gujarat and another respondent waived service of notice of the rule. The applicant, through counsel, sought an opportunity to …

ROHITBHAI MAHESHBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rohitbhai Maheshbhai Solanki, filed a temporary bail application in the Gujarat High Court and later sought permission to withdraw it. The learned counsel for the applicant requested the court's approval for the withdrawal. The court examined whether such permission could be granted. …

LAKHABHAI MERAMANBHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

Lakhabhai Meramanbhai Chavda, selected for the post of Helper, Class 3 in GSRTC, was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking a provisional appointment. The Court noted that a coordinate bench had earlier, …

RAJESH MURUBHAI CHHELANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Rajesh Murubhai Chhelana, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak (Police Constable) Class 3. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 …

ROHITBHAI VELSHIBHAI DHARAJIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rohitbhai Velshibhai Dharajiya, filed a Special Criminal Application (Habeas Corpus) before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Munjal V. Acharya, applied for permission to withdraw the …

HAJIBHAI KASAM SADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Hajibhai Kasam Sad, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. The respondent No.2, through counsel, requested that the notice dated 19 January 2026 be withdrawn and that fresh proceedings be initiated under …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPRADIP S/O RAJESH @ RAJENDRA @ RAMESHVAR RAJKUMAR GUPTA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant Pradip Gupta was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder and rape of a nine‑year‑old girl in Vapi, receiving a death sentence under Sections 302, 376(A)(B) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. On appeal, the Gujarat High Court examined the prosecution's case, which relied …

RAGHUVEER SYNTHETICS LTD.versusFULWATI RAJBALI GUPTA

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The Factory Manager of Raghuveer Synthetics Ltd filed two Special Civil Applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking Section 33(c)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act and Section 7 of the Payment of Gratuity Act respectively, to challenge a Labour Court order dated 01‑09‑2021 …

ABID HUSSAINBHAI JUNACH (SANDHI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Abid Hussainbhai Junach (Sandhi), filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking cancellation of bail. The application was filed before the 8th Additional District Judge of Rajkot. The advocate for the petitioner submitted that the trial concluded on 03‑01‑2026 with the accused …

PRADIP RAJESH @ RAJENDRA @ RAMESHWAR RAJKUMAR GUPTA (SHAH)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Pradip Gupta was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder and rape of a nine‑year‑old girl in Vapi, receiving a death sentence under Sections 302, 376(A)(B) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. On appeal, the Gujarat High Court examined the prosecution's case, which relied …

RAMESHBHAI NANABHAI VAGADIYAversusBALVINDERSINH @ MANSINH HARIJAN

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Rameshbhai Vagadiya, was injured in a 2008 motor vehicle collision and claimed Rs.8,00,000 in compensation. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded only Rs.2,13,000, assessing his pre‑accident income at Rs.3,000 per month and rejecting claims for future loss of earnings due to lack …

NURMOHAMMAD IBRAHIMBHAI SHAIKHversusMAHERA LAKSHMANBHAI VAGHABHAI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Noor Mohammad Ibrahimbhai Shaikh, appealed against the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's award of Rs 1,73,400 for injuries sustained in a 2006 road accident. He contended that his monthly earnings in Kuwait were Rs 35,000 and that the Tribunal had wrongly assessed his notional income at …

PATEL SITABEN RAMKRUSHNABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Patel Sitaben Ramkrushnabhai, the complainant, filed an application under CrPC s.378(4) seeking leave to appeal the trial court’s acquittal of the accused under NI Act s.138. The applicant’s counsel requested withdrawal of the application in view of a recent Gujarat High Court decision (Shivsinh …

ALKABEN JAGDISHBHAI CHAUHANversusCHENVA DILIPBHAI ISHWARBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat heard a civil application for condonation of delay and several connected first appeals filed by Alkaben Jagdishbhai Chauhan and others against Chenva Dilipbhai Ishwarbhai and others. The applicants' counsel failed to appear despite the matter being called out multiple times …

PINAKIN KANUBHAI MUKHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal the trial court’s acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant sought to withdraw the application in view of a recent Gujarat High Court decision (Shivsinh …

MANOJBHAI JASUBHAI BASIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant sought to withdraw the application in view of a recent Gujarat High Court decision …

THEIS PRECISION STEEL INDIA PVT. LTD.versusREGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER II

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Theis Precision Steel India Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging orders dated 08‑07‑2022 that imposed interest under Section 7Q and damages under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The petitioner …

MUKESHJI ATAJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Mukeshji Ataji Thakor was convicted of kidnapping, rape, and sexual assault of a 17‑year‑old girl belonging to a Scheduled Caste, and was sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 3(ii)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act along with other IPC and POCSO offences. The appellant appealed, …

ILABEN VISHNUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant later sought to withdraw the application in light of a recent Gujarat High Court …

DIPAK BHIKHABHAI HARSORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, a group of 37 individuals, sought permission to go for higher studies on deputation. The court noted that 26 petitioners had already been allowed to proceed, leaving 11 whose grievances remained. Since the current academic term had already begun, the court held that it could not …

PRAVINKUMAR CHATRABHUJ SONIversusAVINASH KANTIBHAI PARMAR

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

The complainant filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant later sought to withdraw the application, relying on a recent Gujarat High Court …

DASHRATHBHAI NARAYANDAS PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Dashrathbhai Narayandas Patel, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking modification orders. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Keyur Vyas, requested permission to withdraw the application, stating that the cause no longer survived. The Court considered whether …

BAKABHAI FATESINH SOLANKIversusSHABBIR NATHUBHAI SHAIKH

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Bakabhai Fatesinh Solanki, was injured when a truck driven by respondent No.1 collided with his rickshaw in 2017, resulting in 64% permanent disability. He claimed Rs.7,00,000 compensation before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Auxiliary), Kheda, which awarded a lower amount, …

RATHOD ZARINABEN SAFIMAHAMMADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rathod Zarinaben Safimahammad, filed a special civil application seeking a direction to the State of Gujarat and other respondents to decide a representation made by her on 4 July 2025, which she alleged remained pending. The petitioner’s counsel argued that in the absence of a …

M/S SHREE KRISHNA MARKETINGversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, M/s Shree Krishna Marketing, filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court. The respondent State of Gujarat filed an order dated 29.01.2026, which was taken on record. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the relief sought in the writ petition would be satisfied …

KANTIBHAI RAMESHBHAI PANDORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a disabled individual with a locomotor impairment, applied for a conductor post with the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) but his application was rejected on the basis that he had indicated a different disability (hard of hearing) and scored only 16 marks. He filed a …

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITEDversusTHE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRIAL AND LABOUR COURTS

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

Reliance Industries Ltd filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging a notification dated 03‑12‑2025 and an order dated 31‑12‑2025 issued by the President of the Industrial and Labour Court, Ahmedabad, under Section 33(B) of the Industrial Disputes …