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Judgments of 2026

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PRADIPSINH RAGHUNATHSINH RAJUNIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The father of a 17‑year‑old minor filed a special criminal application for a writ of habeas corpus, seeking the minor's release from his custody. The minor expressed a desire not to live with her father and requested placement in a shelter home. The State informed the relevant police station, and …

ANIL DHANSING SASTIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed Special Criminal Application No.673/2026 seeking parole leave. Counsel for the applicant requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon’ble Court granted the request and ordered the application to be disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the parole request …

PATEL DANABHAI KANABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Patel Danabhai Kanabhai, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Utkarsht Thakorbhai Desai granted the request to withdraw. Consequently, the …

JYOTENDRABHAI MADHUSUDAN JOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, JYOTENDRABHAI MADHUSUDAN JOSHI, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave for 30 days. The respondent State of Gujarat waived service of the rule. The High Court, after considering the grounds and circumstances, exercised its discretion in favour of the petitioner. …

SANJAYBHAI BHANUBHAI CHUDASAMA (DEVI PUJAK)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Sanjaybhai Bhanubhai Chudasama, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave for 30 days. The court considered the grounds presented and the circumstances of the case, and exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant. It partially allowed the application, granting …

RANJITSINH DHANJIBHAI GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed a criminal revision application before the High Court of Gujarat challenging an order of a subordinate court. During the hearing, the applicants, through counsel Mr. D.M. Devnani, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the revision application. The Court considered the …

SANJAYBHAI GHANSHYAMBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Sanjaybhai Ghanshyambhai Vasava, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 30 days. The respondent State of Gujarat waived service of the rule. After considering the applicant's grounds and the case circumstances, the court exercised its discretion in favor of the …

JAGDISHBHAI VALLABHBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Jagdishbhai Vallabhbhai Chauhan, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court seeking parole. The applicant's learned counsel, Ms. Gayatriba B. Jadeja, subsequently moved the Court for permission to withdraw the application. The Court, exercising …

KANABHAI BHIKHABHAI CHAROLIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Kanabhai Bhikhabhai Charoliya, filed a special criminal application seeking a 30‑day parole leave. The State, represented by counsel, waived service of the rule. After considering the applicant’s grounds and the case circumstances, the court exercised its discretion in favour of the …

SANJAY RAMDAS JOGIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking parole. The applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. Justice Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai granted the request. The court ordered the application to stand disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits …

PUSHPENDRA @ PUSVIN BIRENDRASING SHRIVASAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Pushpendra Birendrasing Shrivasa, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 30 days. The court considered the grounds and circumstances of the case and exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant. The application was partially allowed, granting parole for …

NARESH @BHURIYO JAYANTIBHAI BOGHABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Nare​sh @Bhuri​yo Jayanti​bai Bogh​abhai, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking furlough leave from the Gujarat jail. The application pleaded that the grounds mentioned warranted the court's discretion to grant temporary release. The court, after noting the waiver of service …

NILESH @ MOHIT KHIMJIBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Nilesh @ Mohit Khimjibhai Parmar, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 45 days. The court considered the grounds presented and the circumstances of the case, exercising its discretion in favor of the applicant. It partially allowed the application, granting …

NARSHIBHAI NATHUBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Narshibhai Nathubhai Solanki filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave. The court examined the jail records and noted that the applicant had already been released on parole from 12 August 2025 to 18 August 2025 for a period of seven days. Considering the recent grant of parole, the …

YOGENDRASINH CHANDUBHA ZALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Yogendrasinh Chandubha Zala, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 30 days on medical grounds. The respondent State of Gujarat, represented by Mr. Hardik Soni, waived service of the rule. After considering the applicant's grounds and the case circumstances, …

CHAMANAJI CHAHERAJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Chamana​ji Chahera​ji Thakor, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court seeking parole. The applicant’s counsel, Ms. Ritixa P. Zala, requested permission to withdraw the application. Justice Utkarsh Thakor granted the request, allowing the …

JORAVARKHAN RAHEMATKHAN JATMALEKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Joravarkhan Rahemtkhan Jatmalek, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Avanidhar M. Thakore, subsequently requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon’ble Justice Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai granted the request, allowing the …

GODIL MAHAMAD TAHIR MUNIRversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Godil Mahamad Tahir Munir, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking consent quashing. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Rahul R. Dholakia, requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Vimal K. Vyas granted the request, ordering that the …

SHABBIR @ GADBO ABDANBHAI AARABversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

Shabbir @ Gadbo Abdanbhai Arab filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave. The applicant had previously been granted furlough leave from 17 October 2025 to 30 October 2025 for a period of fourteen days. The High Court examined the jail remarks and noted the recent furlough. …

LAGHDHIRBHAI @ GADI LAKHMANBHAI GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Laghdhirbai @ Gadi Lakhmanbhai Gohil, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for a period of 30 days. The respondent State of Gujarat opposed the application, and the respondent’s counsel, Mr. Hardik Soni, appeared for the State. The court examined the grounds …

DILIPBHAI @ BHAYABHAI BUDHABHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Dilipbhai Parmar, filed a special criminal application seeking parole leave for 30 days. The court considered the grounds and circumstances of the case and exercised its discretion in favor of the petitioner. The application was partially allowed, granting parole for 21 days upon …

PRAKASHBHAI DALABHAI RANVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Prakashbhai Dalabhai Ranva, applied to the Gujarat High Court for parole leave. The court examined the jail records and noted that the petitioner had already been granted parole for the same reason for a period of seven days. Considering the prior parole, the court found no …

RANGATSINH JALAMSINH VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Rangatsinh Jalamsinh Vaghela, filed an application under Section 483(3) of the BNSS, 2023 seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to Ganpatbhai Dahyabhai Desai in a misappropriation case. The coordinating bench had earlier released Desai on anticipatory bail conditioned on …

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLERversusBAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Divisional Controller appealed against an order of the Tribunal concerning a road‑accident claim against Bajaj Alliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. The insurer had offered to pay Rs. 3,69,500, which the appellant considered insufficient. The High Court observed that the quantum of the claim was …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusMARGHABEN CHHAGANBHAI VAGHELA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The insurance company New India Assurance Co. Ltd. appealed against a lower court order involving a claim of Rs.4,46,900. The sole ground raised for the appeal was the alleged merit of the claim. The High Court examined whether an appeal should be entertained when the amount in dispute is relatively …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusM/S. DIAMOND CARRIERS

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., filed a first appeal (No.1908 of 2015) against a decision involving a claim of Rs.3,26,500, together with two civil applications for stay and direction. The High Court noted that the quantum of the dispute was very small and, in the interest of judicial …

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusNIRUBEN SHAILESHBHAI SOLANKI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The National Insurance Company Ltd. appealed against a decision involving a claim of Rs.3,35,000 against Niruben Shaileshbhai Solanki and others. The appellant argued that the lower court’s order should be set aside. The High Court observed that the amount in dispute was modest and, consistent with …

AJITBHAI RAIDHANBHAI KUVADIYAversusI C I C I LOMBARD INSURANCE

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The appellant, Ajitbhai Raidh... (the victim) and the vehicle owner reached a settlement concerning the dispute that gave rise to the appeal. The appellant’s counsel informed the Court that the matter had been resolved between the parties and therefore no longer required adjudication. The Court …

AJITBHAI RAIDHANBHAI KUVADIYAversusI C I C I LOMBARD INSURANCE

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

Ajitbhai Raidhanbhai Kuvadiya appealed against ICICI Lombard Insurance & Ors. The appellant's counsel informed the court that the dispute had been settled between the victim and the vehicle owner, rendering the appeal moot. The court accepted this submission and held that there was no longer any …

ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusHAMIDABIBI WD/O YUSUF SHAFI SHAIKH

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Ltd appealed a lower court decision involving a claim of Rs.4,65,500 against Hamidabi WD/O Yusuf Shafi Shaikh and others. The appellant sought relief, but the High Court of Gujarat considered only the quantum of the claim. The Court held that it would not …

ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusSHAHINBI YUSUF SAKIL SHAIKH

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Ltd appealed a trial court decision concerning a claim of Rs.4,65,500 against Shahinbi Yusuf Sakil Shaikh and others. The sole ground raised by the insurer was that the amount involved was small. The High Court of Gujarat held that it would not entertain an …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusJADIBEN MERABHAI BHARVAD (LAMKA)

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal (No. 1903 of 2016) against Jadiben Merabhai Bharvad (Lamka) and others, seeking relief in a dispute involving Rs.5,00,000. The appellant argued that the lower court erred, but the High Court noted that the quantum involved was modest. The Court held …

KEPLER RESOURCES PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Kepler Resources Private Limited, a new industrial undertaking manufacturing ferro‑vanadium, applied for exemption from electricity duty under Section 3(2)(vii) of the Gujarat Electricity Duty Act, 1958. The company began production on 29‑Nov‑2023 and was required to submit Form‑E within 90 days, …

MEGHVILAL NARAYANLAL SHARMAversusASUBA JASWANTSINH ZALA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The accident occurred on 21 October 2015 when a car (RJ‑27‑CD‑4506) collided with a tractor, resulting in the death of Jasvantsinh Zala. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held the car's owner, Meghvilal N. Sharma, liable and awarded Rs.4,74,844 in compensation. Sharma appealed under Section 173 of …

AARIF MOHAMMADSHARIF PIPADWALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Designated Special Judge had earlier ordered that the trial in the criminal matter be completed within six months, but the trial remained pending due to repeated delays. The applicant filed a criminal revision seeking direction to expedite the trial. The High Court examined the delay and noted …

KEDARBHAI ISHWARBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Kedar Rathod was convicted for kidnapping (IPC s.363), assault (s.365) and rape (s.376) of a girl aged about four years. The trial court relied primarily on the child’s testimony, supported by medical findings of genital injuries, and sentenced him to seven years for kidnapping and assault and life …

MEHULBHAI DINESHBAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Mehulpbai Dineshbhai Chauhan filed a Special Civil Application seeking redress of a grievance. After the respondents issued an administrative order addressing the grievance, the petitioner moved to withdraw the petition, requesting that Respondent No.3 be directed to implement the order. …

DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCEversusMAHMED RIZVANBHAI AIYUBBHAI LIMBADA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) filed a complaint alleging a gold‑smuggling conspiracy involving several accused, including Mahmed Rizvanbhai Aiyubbhai Limbada, under IPC sections 174 and 175 read with Customs Act section 108. The accused were intercepted with large quantities of gold …

ASHRAFBHAI JUMABHAI KHAFIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ashrafbhai Jumabhai Khafi challenged an order of externment issued by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate of Jamnagar under Section 56(a) of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951, which barred him from the district for six months. The order, upheld by the appellate authority, was based on two FIRs (2023 and 2024) …

RAJENDRAKUMAR KANTILAL PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking to quash and set aside FIR/Order No. 19957 of 2025. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Court granted the request, disposing of the application as withdrawn and …

AKSHAY PARESHKUMAR JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Akshay Pareshkumar Jain, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashing and setting aside of FIR/Order No. 18535 of 2023. He later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel, Mr. Kunal S. Shah, represented the applicant and requested …

MAHESH BHARATBHAI GADHVIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

A large group of special civil applications were filed by various candidates challenging the Gujarat Public Service Commission’s recruitment process. The Court ordered the Commission to produce the examination results in a sealed cover, which revealed that many petitioners either failed, did not …

MAMTA SHISHUPALSINGH RATHOURversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Mamta Shishupalsingh Rathour, filed a special civil application seeking relief after an administrative order dated 15 January 2026 directed a lump‑sum compensation of Rs.4,00,000 in lieu of a compassionate appointment. The respondent, the Administrative Officer of Nagar Prathmik …

ABHAY S/O PRAKASHBHAI VAJUBHAI SOJITRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking to quash and set aside FIR/Order No. 22115 of 2025. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Court granted the permission to withdraw and disposed of the application as withdrawn. …

SATYANARAYAN TARACHAND JAJU@ JAJOOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant, Satyanarayan Tarachand Jaju, filed a revision under Sections 438 and 442 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 challenging the trial court’s refusal to discharge him in a PMLA case alleging his involvement in a bank‑fraud and money‑laundering scheme. The prosecution case …

NIMESHKUMAR KANTILAL BHATTversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners, appointed as peons before 2006, were placed on a fixed salary that, after the 6th Pay Commission and a 2009 government resolution, resulted in a lower basic pay (Rs.7100) than their juniors who were appointed after 01‑01‑2006 and placed in a higher pay band. Invoking Article 226, …

JAKIR HUSSAIN MANJURHUSSAIN SHEIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Jakir Hussain Manjurhussain Sheikh, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave. The applicant later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, State of Gujarat, was represented but did not oppose the withdrawal. The Hon'ble Justice …

AJAYBHAI JADAVBHAI MAKVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Ajaybhai Jadavbhai Makvana, filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) before the Gujarat High Court seeking parole. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after considering the request, granted permission …

PANKAJKUMAR RAMESHBHAI SUNDESHA (MALI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The husband, Pankajkumar Rameshbhai Sundesha, filed a special criminal application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking the production of his wife, who had left his residence and chosen to stay at her parental home. The police produced the wife and a report, confirming her desire not to live with the …

NARESHBHAI MEHURBHAI KHATANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application (No. 39188 of 2025) which was dismissed by the trial court on the ground that the required office objections had not been removed. The petitioners subsequently filed a restoration application (R/Cr. Misc. Application No. 26947 of 2025) …

KEVALBHAI KISHORBHAI SONDARVA THRO PARULBEN KISHORBHAI SONDARVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Kevalbhai Kishorbhai Sondarva was preventively detained on 15‑12‑2025 by the Commissioner of Police, Rajkot, under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his mother, arguing that no …

MAHENDRASINH S/O PAPPUSINH RAJPUT THROUGH PAPPUSINH RAJPUTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mahendrasinh Rajput challenged a preventive detention order dated 19‑Nov‑2025 issued by the Director General of Police under Section 2(e) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. The petitioner argued that no material showed his activities …

YAGNESH @ LALO DILIPBHAI PANDITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner Yagnesh @ Lalo Dilipbhai Pandit filed a Special Criminal Application (Parole Leave) seeking parole. The applicant's learned counsel, Mr. Maulik Baseri, subsequently sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai considered the …

SUNIL @SADHO NAUTAMDAS NACHNANI THRO KARAN NAUTANDAS NACHNANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioner, Sunil @Sadho Nautamdas Nachnani, filed a Special Criminal Application challenging an order passed against him by the State of Gujarat. During the pendency of the application, the authority that had issued the impugned order revoked it. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the …

NARENDRA @ GOLU S/O KIRAN MISTRI THROUGH JAYPAL NIMBA SHINDEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Narendra @ Golu Kiran Mistri was detained on 15‑12‑2025 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was mechanical. The State contended that …

SUNNY SHIVRAMBHAI NAGJIBHAI BAROT THRO TEJABEN SHIVRAMBHAI BAROTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Sunny Shivrambhai Nagjibhai Barot was preventively detained on 11‑12‑2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the order through a petition filed by his mother, arguing that no material showed his conduct threatened …

SANJAY DAHYABHAI RAJPUTversusPOLICE COMMISSIONER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The Gujarat High Court examined a petition filed by Sanjay Dahyabhai Rajput challenging his preventive detention under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, which labeled him a "bootlegger." The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the detaining …

RAKESH S/O NIMBA SHINDE THRO. JAYPAL NIMBA SHINDEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rakesh Shinde was preventively detained on 15‑12‑2025 by the Surat Police Commissioner as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his brother, arguing that no material was placed before …

ARVINDBHAI RUPABHAI DIHORA THRO AMITBHAI ARVINDBHAI DIHORAversusDISTRICT MAGISTRATE

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Arvindbhai Rupabhai Dihora, through his son, challenged a detention order dated 15‑12‑2025 that labeled him a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the detaining authority to show that his alleged …

DIPAKBHAI CHANDUBHAI DABHI THRO DIPAKBHAI CHANDUBHAI DABHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Dipakbhai Chandubhai Dabhi filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a detention order dated 15‑12‑2025 issued by the District Magistrate under Section 3 of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The order was based on a single criminal case …

SANTOSHBHAI NATUBHAI SOLANKIversusDISTRICT MAGISTRATE

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Santoshbhai Natubhai Solanki was preventively detained by the District Magistrate of Bhavnagar under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’. He filed a special criminal application challenging the detention, arguing that no material was …

NILESH RAMESHBHAI NAIK THRO MANOJ RAMESH NAIKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Nilesh Rameshbhai Naik was preventively detained on 14‑12‑2025 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "sexual offender". He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was mechanical. The State contended …

BHAVESHBHAI SAMBHUBHAI RABARI THRO VALIBEN SAMBHUBHAI RABARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Bhaveshbhai Sambhubhai Rabari was preventively detained on 10‑12‑2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his mother, Valiben Rabari, arguing that no material showed any …

RAHULKUMAR JERAMBHAI SOLANKI THROUGH JAYDIP JERAMBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rahulkumar Jerambhai Solanki challenged a detention order dated 15‑12‑2025 passed by the District Magistrate under Section 2 of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleging that he was a "bootlegger" and that his activities threatened public order. The petitioner argued that …

RAJUBHAI VASURBHAI VAGHOSHI THRO VAGHOSHI HARESHBHAI JILUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered a petition filed by Rajubhai Vasurbhai Vaghoshi, through his nephew, challenging his preventive detention under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the detaining …

DINESHKUMAR S/O HEMARAM BISHNOI THRO KRISHAN S/O SURESH SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Dineshkumar, detained as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the preventive detention order dated 18‑12‑2025. He argued that the detaining authority had no material showing his activities disturbed public health, order or tranquility, and that …

LIKHAMA RAM S/O PRABHURAM JAT THRO KRISHAN S/O SURESH SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Likhama Ram, a bootlegger, was preventively detained on 18‑12‑2025 by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention through a petition, arguing that no material showed his activities disturbed public …

RAKESH S/O. VASUDEV BHIL (KUVAR) THRO GAJENDRA LOTASING JADHAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Rakesh was preventively detained on 28‑11‑2025 as a “sexual offender” under Section 2(ha) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was mechanical. The State contended …

SACHIN @ SALANG DAHYABHAI PARMAR THRO DINKALSACHINBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Sachin @ Salang Dahyabhai Parmar was preventively detained on 21‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of 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 showed his activities disturbed public …

BADALBHAI VANKARBHAI VASAVA THRO BHAVNABEN BADALBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Badalbhai Vankarbhai Vasava was preventively detained on 19‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". His wife filed a petition challenging the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public health, order or …

SAMPAT MOHANLAL DHOBI THRO KOMAL KUNAL DHOBIversusPOLICE COMMISSIONER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Sampat Mohanlal Dhobi was preventively detained on 12‑12‑2025 by the Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’. The detainee, through his sister, challenged the order, arguing that no material was placed …

DAMOR RANJANBEN SURPALBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Damor Ranjanben Surpalbhai, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the proceedings, the applicant's learned counsel, Mr. Manan V. Patel, sought permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Mr. …

TWINKLE S/O JAGMOHAN SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Twinkle was preventively detained on 20‑12‑2025 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed mechanically. The State …

IMRAN @MUDI S/O SHAHBUDDIN USMANI THRO RAFIK USMANI SHAHBUDDINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Imran Mudi was preventively detained on 22 December 2025 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his brother, arguing that no material was placed before the detaining authority to …

ADNAN @R.C. S/O HURODDIN SHEKH THRO SHAIKH SAMIR HURODDINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Adnan @R.C., detained as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the preventive detention order dated 17‑12‑2025. The petitioner argued that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed …

MOHAMMAD JAVED @ FAJUN @ FAIJAN S/O SALIMBHAI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Mohammad Javed filed an application seeking condonation of a 78‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 1008 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat. The State, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, waived service of the rule. The Court examined the explanations offered for the delay and …

SUMIT JIVRAJBHAI VADHELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sumit Jivrajbhai Vadhel, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. The applicant later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor. The court …

KANTILAL RAVJIBHAI DUDAKIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, a lawful occupier of land in Talala Taluka, challenged the sealing of his premises by revenue officers on 11‑December‑2025. The sealing was carried out after a status‑quo order dated 31‑July‑2024 was not extended, despite a pending demolition order dated 26‑April‑2021 under Section …

JIGAR MUKESHBHAI BRAHMBHATTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Jigar Mukeshbhai Brahmbhatt, filed an application seeking condonation of a 104‑day delay in preferring Criminal Appeal No. 1177 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat. The Additional Public Prosecutor, on behalf of the State, waived service of the rule. Both parties appeared before …

KANTIBHAI @ BHURIYO RATILAL PANCHALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Kantibhai @ BhuriYo Ratilal Panchal, filed an application seeking condonation of a 24‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 1425 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat. The respondent, the State, waived service of the rule. The sole issue was whether the court could condone the delay. …

KETAN MANSUKHLAL JASANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Ketan Mansukhlal Jasani and others, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking consent quashing. During the hearing, their counsel, Mr. Nimesh M. Patel, requested permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Mr. Manan …

JAGMALBHAI MINABHAI SINDHVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, Jagmalbhai Minabhai Sindhva and others, approached the Gujarat High Court alleging that the State authorities were proceeding with demolition of their premises without any legal notice. The petitioners sought relief, invoking the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ Petition (Civil) 295 …

RANIBEN RANCHHODBHAI SHIYALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

MUNNABHAI BHURABHAI SHIYALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief, invoking the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ Petition (Civil) 295 of 2022 and the principles of natural justice. The …

HARIBHAI HIRABHAI SHIYALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief, invoking the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ Petition (Civil) 295 of 2022 and the principles of natural justice. The …

MANGUBEN MAGHABHAI SHIYALIYA DECEASED THROUGH HER LEGAL HEIRSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

BHAVNABEN NAREDRABHAI BAMBHANIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

GOPALBHAI RAGHUBHAI SHIYALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

NARENDRABHAI RAMESHBHAI BAMBHANIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

DHANABHAI SURABHAI BHARVADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

VIKRAMSINH GANDUBHA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief, invoking the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ Petition (Civil) 295 of 2022 and the principles of natural justice. The …

DHIRENBHAI RAMESHBHAI BHAMBHANIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

JITENDRA PRAVINBHAI UPADHYAYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

AJAYPALSINH GAMBHIESINH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

MAYURBHAI PRAFULBHAI NAVIYANIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief, invoking the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ Petition (Civil) 295 of 2022 and the principles of natural justice. The …

BHUPENDRABHAI RAMESHBHAI BAMBHANIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief to restrain the demolition and to compel the authorities to act in accordance with the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ …

BAHADURSINH GANDUBHA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners alleged that the State authorities were proceeding to demolish premises in their possession without issuing any statutory notice. The petitioners sought relief, invoking the Supreme Court's mandate in Writ Petition (Civil) 295 of 2022 and the principles of natural justice. The …

RITABEN JASHUBHAI CHAUHANversusSOMABHAI DHULABHAI MALIVAL

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, relatives of Jashubhai Laljibhai Chauhan who died in a road accident involving a tanker on 19-11-2021, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. They contended that the Tribunal erred in assessing the deceased's income, failed …

AJAY @ TANVIR BABULAL JAWALEversusNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioner filed a Special Civil Application under Articles 14, 226, and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the judgment and order dated 27.09.2024 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Auxi.), Surat in MACMA No.24 of 2024. The petitioner also sought permission to withdraw his …

GONDAL NAGARPALIKAversusREGIONAL COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPALITY

60-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat dismissed a special civil application filed by Gondal Nagarpalika after it had earlier been dismissed for want of prosecution. The petitioner subsequently filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration, which the court allowed on the condition that the …

DHARMESHBHAI KANTIBHAI 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, relying on a recent Gujarat High Court …

DHARMESHBHAI KANTIBHAI 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, relying on a recent Gujarat High Court …

DHARMESHBHAI KANTIBHAI PATELversusSTATE 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’s counsel requested to withdraw the application in view of a recent Gujarat High Court decision …

DHARMESHBHAI KANTIBHAI PATELversusSTATE 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’s counsel requested to withdraw the application in view of a recent Gujarat High Court decision …

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusLAHNUBHAI BUDHIYABHAI GAVIT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 131‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents did not appear before the court. The learned counsel for the applicant argued that the delay was due …

PRATHAMKUMAR HIRENKUMAR PATELversusSALIMKHAN USMANKHAN PATHAN

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 58‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. Although respondents No.3, 4 and 5 were served, they did not appear before the Court. The applicant argued that sufficient cause existed for the delay, while the …

ZINUBEN BHAGGDABHAI VASAVAversusARPITBHAI RAJENDRABHAI RAJPURA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 126‑day delay in filing their first appeal. They contended that the delay was caused by reasons set out in the application and was not deliberate. The respondents opposed the application, arguing that …

PATEL RASIKBHAI GANPATBHAIversusVIHOL AMARSINH RAJUJI JIVANJI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Patel Rasikbhai Ganpatbhai filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against respondents Vihol Amarsinh Rajuji Jivanji and another. The matter was listed before the High Court of Gujarat, but neither the petitioner nor his counsel appeared even on the second call, and no …

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD. GETCOversusCHANDRAKANT KESHUBHAI PARMAR

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO) challenged an ex‑parte award dated 26 May 2023 passed by the Labour Court, Bhavnagar, which ordered reinstatement of two workmen with 20% back wages. The workmen had raised an industrial dispute over alleged oral terminations in 2013 and 2014, …

DEPUTY ENGINEERversusDECD. MANSUKHBHAI KURJIBHAI GOHEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Deputy Engineer and others appealed against the order of a tribunal concerning a road accident claim where an insurance company challenged a payment of Rs.4,12,500. The High Court observed that the amount was small and there was no dispute about the accident itself. Consequently, the Court …

BHUPENDRAKUMAR NAGINBHAI MAYAVANSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants Bhupendrabhai Mahyavanshi and Prakash were convicted for the murder of Manish under Sections 302, 120‑B and 201 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment and five years respectively. The prosecution’s case was based solely on circumstantial evidence – alleged motive (a love‑affair), a …

PATEL RASIKBHAI GANPATBHAIversusCHAUHAN GHANSHYAMSINH GOPALJI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant 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. No substantive issues were addressed, and …

KEYURBHAI VITTHALBHAI PATELversusRAMILABEN BHUPATBHAI SOLANKI (DELETED)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 211‑day delay in filing a first appeal. Respondent No.4 did not appear before the court. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not deliberate, while the …

SANTOSHKUMAR BHASKAR SWAIversusTILAKRAJ MAHERCHAND

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 53‑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 or dilatory tactics. The respondents opposed the condonation. The …

RAJESHKUMAR JAYANTILAL SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT - THROUGH ADDITIONAL SECRETARY

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner filed a second special civil application concerning the same cause as a prior petition. The petitioner, represented by counsel, chose not to press the present petition. Consequently, the Court disposed of the petition as not pressed and discharged the rule. Any interim relief that may …

THAKKAR HEMRAJ KANJIBHAI SINCE DECD THROUGH HEIRSversusTHAKKAR BALDEVBHAI TRIBHOVANDAD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant sought condonation of a 609‑day delay in filing a restoration application for a Second Appeal that had been dismissed for want of prosecution. The Second Appeal pertained to a specific‑performance suit filed in 1989, which after a series of trials and a First Appeal, was allowed in …

RUBINABANU MOHAMMAD IMRAN SODAversusBALVANTBHAI LADUBHAI GAMAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 149‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. Although respondents No.2 and No.4 were served, they did not appear before the Court. The applicants argued that they had sufficient cause for the delay and …

NISHABEN KAMLESHBHAI PARMARversusJAGMALBHAI MAHADEVBHAI RABARI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 334‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. The respondents opposed the application, arguing against condonation. The Court examined the submissions and emphasized that limitation rules should not …

BHARATBHAI RUMALBHAI SODHAversusPRASHANTKUMAR DILIPBHAI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 66‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. Respondents 1, 2, 4 and 5 did not appear, while respondents 3 and 6 were represented. The court examined the reasons given for the delay and emphasized that …

GULSHAN AKBARALI KHOJAversusSANJAYKUMAR RAMDEV OZA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought condonation of a 769‑day delay in filing a first appeal, invoking Section 5 of the Limitation Act. Respondents No. 1 and 4 did not appear, while counsel for the petitioners argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by mala‑fide intent. The Court examined the …

MAHENDRAKUMAR KANCHANDEV MODIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners sought permission to approach certain respondents via a written representation concerning the non‑release of their legitimate dues by the liquidator of Sami Taluka Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited. The Court granted the permission, directing the petitioners to file the representation …

FALGUNIBEN HASMUKHBHAI THAKKARversusMOMBHAI VAJABHAI RATHOD

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 326‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. The respondents did not appear before the Court. The learned counsel for the applicants argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by any …

JIVANBHAI CHATURBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

The High Court considered a successive bail application filed by Jivanbhai Chaturbhai Solanki, accused No.3 in a murder case (Sections 302, 323, 506(2), 294B, 114 IPC and Section 135(1) Gujarat Police Act). He had been in custody since his arrest on 1 Oct 2017 and the trial remained pending. The …

JAFAR ALI PIRAKHAN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Jafar Ali Pirakhan Shaikh filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of his earlier application (No.20800 of 2022) that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. The applicant argued that the dismissal was premature and requested the court to revive the proceedings. The State of …

KAILASBA BHARATSINH JADEJAversusSARABJITSINH HEMSINH

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat issued an order directing that any objections, if any, must be removed within two weeks; failure to do so will result in automatic dismissal of the matters without further reference to the Court.

SANMUKH APPANA MUDUAPPANA RAOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed several Special Criminal Applications that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. They sought restoration of these applications. The State of Gujarat opposed the restoration. After hearing both sides, the Court held that the dismissed applications could be restored, provided …

SUVANTI SANMUKH RAOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed several Special Criminal Applications that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. They sought restoration of these applications. The State of Gujarat opposed the restoration. After hearing both sides, the Court held that the dismissed applications could be restored, provided …

SUVANTI SANMUKH RAOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed several Special Criminal Applications that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. They sought restoration of these applications. The State of Gujarat opposed the restoration. After hearing both sides, the Court held that the dismissed applications could be restored, provided …

SANMUKH APPANA MUDUAPPANA RAOversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed several Special Criminal Applications that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. They sought restoration of these applications. The State of Gujarat opposed the restoration. After hearing both sides, the Court held that the dismissed applications could be restored, provided …

SHIRINBANO EAZAZHUSEN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, a husband and wife, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case where a charge‑sheet had been filed for offences under Sections 8(c), 22(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 involving 4.534 kg …

MADHUSUDAN SITARAM VYASversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Madhusudan Sitaram Vyas filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 53‑day delay in filing a restoration application (SCR.A No.10910/2025). The applicant argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not deliberate. The State …

SAPNA W/O JAYPRAKASH VISHAMBHARDAYAL SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Sapna, the wife of Jayprakash Vishambhardayal Sharma, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the main criminal matter against the State of Gujarat. The application challenged the order dated 05-12-2025 which had apparently dismissed or closed the main case. The learned …

SANGEETABEN W/O. MELABHAI GOHELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sangeetaben, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Gujarat High Court. She later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application, indicating an intention to pursue other legal remedies. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted a request for withdrawal. …

DHANJIBHAI KISHORBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Dhanjibhai Kishorbhai Parmar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of CR.MA No.8305/2020 but delayed filing by 87 days. The petition was filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, requesting condonation of the delay. The respondent opposed the condonation, …

TAPU @ RAMESHBHAI JIKABHAI BARAIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Tapu @ Rameshbhai Jikabhai Baraiya, filed an application seeking condonation of a 336‑day delay in preferring Criminal Appeal No. 911 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat. The State, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, waived service of the rule. The court examined …

MER VISHALBHAI MUKESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Mer Vishalbhai Mukeshbhai filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his live‑in partner, 19‑year‑old Jadav Rinaben Kanubhai, had been illegally detained by her parents. The petitioner asserted that both parties, being adults, have a constitutional right to cohabit voluntarily. The corpus …

STATE OF GUJARATversusDALSINGBHAI DHANABHAI BARIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittals of Dalsinh Dhanabhai Bariya and co‑accused in two interrelated land‑dispute cases arising from incidents on 7‑8‑1994, where the accused were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention …

STATE OF GUJARATversusLIMBABHAI VAJABHAI KOLI PARMAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittals of Dalsinh Dhanabhai Bariya and co‑accused in two interrelated land‑dispute cases arising from incidents on 7‑8‑1994, where the accused were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMOHMMED @ BATUK KARIMBHAI MEER

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of two accused, Mahmad alias Batuk Karim Mir and GaCar alias Nazir Valibhai Ghanchi, for the murder of Ganeshnath Mohannath. The prosecution alleged that the accused, acting in concert, stabbed the deceased with a knife over a loan dispute, but the only …

IRSHADBIBI ABBASALI SHEIKH (BELDAR)versusUNION OF INDIA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 61‑day delay in filing a Miscellaneous Civil Application for the restoration of a first appeal that had been dismissed for want of prosecution on 9 July 2025. The court heard arguments from counsel and examined the explanation provided in the …

DIPAKBHAI DHIRUBHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Dipakbhai Dhirubhai Rathod filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet. Counsel for the applicant, Ms. Naynavati S. Jethva, appeared before the court but did not press the application. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Mr. Niraj Sharma, represented the State of Gujarat. The …

PRAHALDBHAI APAJI SHANKHLAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner sought the High Court's permission to convert a pending criminal petition into a Criminal Miscellaneous Application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after cognizance of the offence had already been taken. The Court initially allowed this conversion on …

UMARJI ISMAIL MUSAversusIDRIS MOHAMMAD VALI SHETH

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Umarji Ismail Musa, sought permission to withdraw his civil revision petition, which contained only an innocuous relief, in order to expedite the pending trial. The High Court considered the request and granted permission for the withdrawal, disposing the petition as withdrawn. The …

STATE OF GUJARATversusJAKIR UMARBHAI MALLA

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal revision against the order dated 07‑10‑2024 in which the Additional Special Judge, Gondal, marked a Pen Drive and an audio transcript as Mark‑A to be kept with the victim's deposition in a POCSO case. The State contended that the trial court failed to follow the …

HEIRS OF RABIYABIBI MAKBUL HUSHEN SHEIKHversusGULAM MOHMAD AHMAD SHEIKH (ABATED)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking condonation of delay in preferring the application. The respondent, Mokadiya Ajaiben Ramabhai, was served notice. The sole issue before the court was whether the delay in filing the application could be …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX,SURAT-1versusSMT.JASHUBEN RAMESHBHAI PATEL

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against Ms. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' senior standing counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs.2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …

RAJUBEN PAPPUBHAI AMBALIYAversusBALDEVBHAI RANCHHODBHAI SOLANKI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Insurance Company appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.6,25,600 in a claim arising from a 2016 road accident that killed Pappubhai. The High Court held that the Tribunal erred by using the deceased's actual monthly earnings of Rs.6,000 instead of the statutory …

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.versusSANGAR AMADBHAI MUSABHAI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. appealed against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award that held it liable to pay compensation to the deceased's heirs after a 2016 road accident involving a motorcycle and a Bolero. The insurer argued that the driver of the offending vehicle did not …

STATE OF GUJARATversusGOPI @ BHALABHAI GIRISHBHAI DEVIPUJAK

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The Gujarat High Court heard appeals challenging the conviction and death sentence of three accused for gang rape and murder of a married woman. The trial court had sentenced them to death, imprisonment and fines under IPC sections 302, 201, 366 and 376(d). The appellants argued that the …

JAYANTIBHAI BABABHAI VADIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The Gujarat High Court heard appeals challenging the conviction and death sentence of three accused for gang rape and murder of a married woman. The trial court had sentenced them to death, imprisonment and fines under IPC sections 302, 201, 366 and 376(d). The appellants argued that the …

CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION THRO ASHOK NANA GHUGEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The Central Bureau of Investigation, through Ashok Nana Ghuge, filed a revision application but delayed filing it by 237 days. The applicant sought condonation of this delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The court examined the memorandum and noted that the applicant was not indolent, had …

LALITABEN HASMUKHBHAI RANAversusCHANDUBHAI JENABHAI CHAUHAN

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The appellants, Lalitabeni Hasmukhbhai Rana & others, filed a second appeal before the Gujarat High Court. Their counsel, Mr. Rutul P. Desai, claimed he had not received any instructions from the appellants despite attempts to contact them. Consequently, the court noted a lack of prosecution of the …

SOLACE ENGINEERS (MARKETING) PVT. LTD.versusSAJID MUSABHAI VAGHELA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Solace Engineers (Marketing) Pvt. Ltd. filed a Special Civil Application and a Civil Application for Direction before the Gujarat High Court. The court noted that the advocate notice for the petitioner remained unserved because the company had been closed for a long time, as reported by the bailiff. …

SUNIL @ KALIYO BHARATBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The case arose from a dispute between a shop‑owner and his landlord that culminated in the stabbing death of a scrap‑seller on 22 March 2006. The appellant‑accused Sunil @ Kaliya Bharatbhai Gupta was convicted of murder (Sec. 302 IPC) and a provision of the Bombay Police Act, while co‑accused were …

SOLANKI DEVSIBHAI HAMIRBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a part‑time sweeper appointed in 1991, claimed that he satisfied the criteria of the Government Resolution dated 1 May 2007 for conversion to a permanent employee, having worked more than six hours a day since 1994‑95. The State had dismissed him in March 2007 and rejected his claim, …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S PNG DEVELOPERS

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against SMT. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' Senior Standing Counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs. 2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S JIVRAJ TEA COMPANY

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against SMT. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' Senior Standing Counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs. 2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …

DEVENDRAKUMAR SHANKARLAL OSWAL (JAIN)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant Sunil @ Kaliya Bharatbhai Gupta was convicted of murder (Sec. 302 IPC) and a provision of the Bombay Police Act, while the original complainant Devendrakumar Shankarlal Oswal secured acquittals for co‑accused in related cases. Both the prosecution and defence presented extensive oral …

DEVENDRAKUMAR SHANKARLAL OSWAL (JAIN)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The case arose from a dispute between a shop‑owner and his landlord that culminated in the stabbing death of a scrap‑seller on 22 March 2006. The appellant‑accused Sunil @ Kaliya Bharatbhai Gupta was convicted of murder (Sec. 302 IPC) and a provision of the Bombay Police Act, while co‑accused were …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S GIRIRAJ DEVELOPERS

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against SMT. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' Senior Standing Counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs. 2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S SHREE INFRA RIVER VIEW HEIGHTS

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against SMT. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' Senior Standing Counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs. 2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S SILVER ENTERPRISE

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against Ms. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' senior standing counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs.2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusSHREE GOKUL DEVELOPERS

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat-1 appealed against Ms. Jashuben Rameshbhai Patel in multiple tax appeal matters. The appellants' senior standing counsel, Mr. Karan Sanghani, argued that the tax effect in each appeal was less than Rs.2 crores, invoking Circular No. 9 of 2024 which …