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Judgments of 2026

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PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S PRIME 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 …

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX, SURAT 2versusM/S VISHWAS CORPORATION

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 …

GOPI @ BHALABHAI GIRISHBHAI DEVIPUJAKversusSTATE 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 …

TUSHARKUMAR JAYANTILAL MALVIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The appellant filed an appeal under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether a victim‑complainant has the right to appeal the acquittal before a High Court or …

HARDIK GORDHANBHAI RAVALversusSTATE OF GUJART

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The husband and his in‑laws filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No.11210021240053, which alleged offences under Sections 306, 498A, 504, 114 IPC and Sections 3, 7 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The deceased had a long‑standing history …

SANKIT GORDHANBHAI RAVALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The husband and his in‑laws (applicants) filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No. 11210021240053, which alleged offences under Sections 306, 498A, 504, 114 IPC and Sections 3, 7 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The deceased had a …

PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LTDversusNARANBHAI PITHABHAI VAJA

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 …

PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LTDversusSANDEEPBHAI KHIMABHAI CHAVDA

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 …

ASHISHSINH KAMLESH DHAKEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Ashishisnh Kamlesh Dhaker, filed a special criminal application under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Section 497 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking the release of his commercial vehicle (Eicher Tempo, Reg. No. MH-02-ER-2736) seized by police under …

LAXMI TRACTORS THROUGH BIRBALKUMAR DHARICHAND SINGversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant sought condonation of a 458‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against an acquittal. The counsel requested to withdraw the application, relying on a recent Gujarat High Court decision (Shivsinh Ganpatsinh Solanki v. State of Gujarat & Anr., 23‑12‑2025) which, following Supreme Court …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusSHRI JETHABHAI JAGABHAI GORA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat, represented by the Range Forest Officer, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court order that awarded a compensation of Rs.70,000 to a workman. The petition argued various grounds against the Labour Court's …

BATUKBHAI BHIKHANBHAI HARAN (RABARI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Batukbhai Bhikhanbhai Haran (Rabari), filed a Special Criminal Application seeking parole leave before the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Bhavin B. Thakar, moved the court requesting permission to withdraw the application. Counsel for the State, Ms. …

JUBERBEG S/O HUSENBEG MAHETAR THROUGH PRAVINBI HUSEN BEGversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The petitioner, Juberbeg, filed a special criminal application challenging his detention. While the petition was pending, the Board revoked the order of detention that formed the basis of the petition. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the revocation rendered the petition moot. The Court examined …

JIGNESHBHAI DINESHBHAI HALPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Jigneshbhai Dineshbhai Halpati filed a criminal appeal but delayed filing it by 335 days. He applied to the High Court of Gujarat for condonation of this delay. The respondent State of Gujarat did not contest service of the application. The Court examined the explanations provided for the delay and …

TRIVEDI BHAVESH HASMUKHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The applicant filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel submitted a registered divorce deed and requested permission to withdraw the application. The court considered whether it could allow the withdrawal of the revision proceeding. …

MAHENDRA VELJIBHAI GARACHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Mahendra Veljibhai Garach, filed a special civil application seeking redress of grievances related to arrears and other benefits. He later informed the court that his grievances had been fully satisfied as he had received the arrears and benefits to which he was entitled. …

VIRENDRAKUMAR SHANKARLAL MALIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioners filed two criminal revision applications (Nos. 335/2024 and 342/2024) before the Gujarat High Court seeking maintenance of their earlier orders. The parties subsequently reached a settlement, and the petitioners, through their counsel, requested permission to withdraw the …

VIRENDRAKUMAR SHANKARLAL MALIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioners filed two criminal revision applications (Nos. 335/2024 and 342/2024) before the Gujarat High Court seeking maintenance of their earlier orders. The parties subsequently reached a settlement, and the petitioners, through their counsel, requested permission to withdraw the …

PATEL NIPURANABEN NATHABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Patel Nipuranaben Nathabhai filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through her counsel, submitted a communication dated 5 January 2026 requesting to withdraw the petition. The court was asked to grant permission for withdrawal and to vacate the …

BHARTI AXA GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRAJJAKBHAI ISHUBHAI GHANCHI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal against a decree awarding Rs. 4,37,900 to the claimants arising from a road accident. The High Court observed that the amount was small and that there was no dispute over the accident, and therefore deemed the appeal not worthy of …

MAVJIBHAI MULJIBHAI VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The heirs of the deceased landowner challenged the acquisition of a right of way for a water pipeline laid across their land under the Gujarat Water and Gas Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 2000. They alleged procedural violations, denial of a proper hearing, and sought …

KASHISH TRADELINK PRIVATE LIMITEDversusGUJARAT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Kashish Tradelink Private Limited applied for a fresh representation seeking allotment of Plot No.10A in the GIDC, Pandesara, Surat, invoking the existing GIDC policy. The petitioner argued that an expeditious decision was required because Respondent No.2 had already begun construction on the same …

UNITED INDIA INS. COM. LTD.versusLATIFA RIJWAN SUNSRA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, United India Insurance Company Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 45‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The delay was attributed to reasons detailed in the application, and the court noted that the driver and owner of the …

VIPULKUMAR PRAMODRAI JOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Vipulkumar Pramodrai Joshi filed a Special Civil Application seeking certain benefits, which had been positively decided in an order dated 9 January 2026, confirming his eligibility. The earlier order also indicated that the benefits required approval from the State Government as per the decision of …

BHANUPRASAD VASRAMBHAI PARMARversusKISHORSINH SHANKERBHAI PAGI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 1902‑day delay in filing a First Appeal. Respondents 1 and 3 were served but did not appear before the Court. The learned advocate for the applicant argued that the delay was caused by genuine reasons …

GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusSABIHA JAVID BHATTI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 11‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The respondents did not appear before the Court. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not …

BABUBHAI BHIKHABHAI THAKARDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, who have worked for more than five years and over 240 days each year for the State of Gujarat, sought the grant of a benefit under Government Resolutions dated 17‑10‑1988, 15‑09‑2014 and 06‑04‑2016. They contended that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Workmen of American …

NAVINCHANDRA KANTIBHAI BHANGIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

Navinchandra Kantibhai Bhangi filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat claiming denial of a benefit under Government Resolutions dated 17‑10‑1988, 15‑09‑2014 and 06‑04‑2016, despite having worked more than five years and over 240 days each year. The petitioners argued that, …

BHARATBHAI RAMABHAI VANKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Bharatbhai Ramabhai Vankar & ors., filed a special civil application alleging that they were denied benefits under Gujarat State Government Resolutions dated 17‑10‑1988, 15‑09‑2014 and 06‑04‑2016 despite having worked for more than five years and completing over 240 days each year. …

MAGMA GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITEDversusNATVARSINH MATHURBHAI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Magma General Insurance Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 47‑day delay in filing its First Appeal. The respondents, Natvarsinh Mathurbhai Patel & Ors., opposed the condonation. The Court examined whether the delay was sufficient cause, …

PREMKUMAR SHIVABHAI PARMARversusMAHAVIR PRASAD MITHULAL TELI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 48‑day delay in filing a first appeal. Although the respondents were served, they did not appear, and the applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons. The respondents opposed …

BHURABHAI LAXMANBHAI SOLANKIversusMAHAVIR PRASAD MITHULAL TELI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

This application was filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of 48 days' delay in filing the First Appeal. The applicants are Bhurabhai Laxmanbhai Solanki and another, while the respondents are Mahavir Prasad Mithulal Teli and others. Respondent Nos.1 and 2 were served but …

THAKOR GOPALBHAI DALPATBHAIversusRAJGOR TEJABHAI RASENGABHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 57‑day delay in filing the First Appeal. The applicant argued that sufficient cause existed for the delay, while the respondents opposed the condonation. The Court emphasized that limitation rules …

RATILALBHAI ZULYABHAI CHAUDHARIversusDEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a forest department labourer, was orally terminated in 2005 without notice. He raised the dispute before the Assistant Labour Commissioner, which was referred to the Labour Court (Reference No. 16/2016). The Labour Court, on 15‑02‑2025, rejected the reference on the ground of an …

MAHESHBHAI MOHANBHAI BHOYEversusDEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a forest department labourer terminated in 2005 without notice, filed a conciliation proceeding which failed and subsequently raised a reference before the Labour Court in 2016. The Labour Court, on 15‑02‑2025, rejected the reference on the ground of delay, holding that the …

LILA MAHESHDAN DEVDANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners filed a Special Criminal Application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking quash of FIR No. 11203004250566, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. One petitioner …

SURESHBHAI SHAMLABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants, Sureshbhai Shamlabhai Patel and another, filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel indicated that the applicants no longer wished to pursue the bail application and sought the court's permission to withdraw it. The …

DHIRAJBHAI KANJIBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioners, Dhirajbhai Kanjibhai Parmar & ors., filed criminal revision applications (Nos. 1836 and 1838 of 2024) seeking maintenance. They later moved the High Court of Gujarat for permission to withdraw these applications. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested the court’s leave to …

DHIRAJBHAI KANJIBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioners, Dhirajbhai Kanjibhai Parmar & ors., filed criminal revision applications (Nos. 1836 and 1838 of 2024) seeking maintenance. They later moved the High Court of Gujarat for permission to withdraw these applications. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested the court’s leave to …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMANOJKUMAR @ BHATHI BHAGVANBHAI @ BHAGUBHAI PADHIYAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 256‑day delay in filing its criminal appeal against Manoj Kumar @ Bhathi Bhagvanbhai @ Bhagubhai Padhiar. The appellant argued that the delay was justified and pleaded for relief. The learned counsel for the …

OMDEVSINH PARBATSINH PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Omdevsinh Parbatsinh Parmar, filed Special Civil Application No. 16731 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through Advocate Mr. Hem R. Dave, claimed that the grievances raised in the petition had been redressed and therefore sought the Court's permission to …

RAJUBHAI MERAMBHAI KARPADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rajubhai Merambhai Karpada, filed multiple regular bail applications before the filing of a charge-sheet in a criminal case. During the pendency of these applications, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicant's counsel to seek permission to withdraw the bail applications. …

JITENDRABHAI RASIKBHAI GOVINDIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rajubhai Merambhai Karpada, filed multiple regular bail applications before the charge-sheet was filed. During the pendency of these applications, the charge-sheet was indeed led, prompting the applicant to seek permission to withdraw the bail applications and approach the trial court …

HANSRAJBHAI VASHRAMBHAI BHALANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rajubhai Merambhai Karpada, filed multiple regular bail applications before the filing of a charge-sheet in a criminal case. During the pendency of these applications, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicant's counsel to seek permission to withdraw the bail applications. …

DASHRATHLAL RAMJIBHAI PARMARversusPRAJAPATI JASWANTBHAI HORGOVANBHAI

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

Dashrathlal Ramjibhai Parmar filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking to recall the order dated 08‑01‑2026 in Special Civil Application No.205 of 2026 and to restrain respondents 1‑6 from contesting the election of directors of Kheralu Nagarik Sahkari Bank Ltd, as well as to stop the Chief …

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEERversusPRAHLADBHAI JAVAHARBHAI KOLI PATEL

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed a petition challenging the order of the Appellate Authority that upheld a gratuity award of Rs.2,015 to a former workman who had served 33 years. The workman had previously received gratuity for 22 years and sought the balance under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, after …

GULABBHAI DEVABHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Gulabbhai Devabhai Parmar and another, filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet in a criminal case. Their counsel, Mr. Harshal S. Patel, later informed the court that the applicants no longer wished to pursue the bail relief and sought permission to …

SUMIT ANAND S/O RAMLALA RAMNUGRAH JHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed by Sumit Anand under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a FIR alleging cyber‑fraud and money‑laundering offences under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Information …

CHUNILAL AMEDARAM HUDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, a driver of a vehicle from which contraband liquor was seized, filed an application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking regular bail after the charge‑sheet was filed for offences under the Prohibition Act (sections 65(a), 65(e), 116(B), 98(2), 81, …

KHEMARAM S/O NAVLARAM MEGHVALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Khemaram, a driver of a vehicle from which contraband liquor was seized, was charged under several provisions of the Prohibition Act. He sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 before the charge-sheet was filed. The State opposed bail, citing the …

PATEL MANISH RASIKBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

33-CA DISPOSED OF

Manish Rasikbhai Patel filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking recall of an order dated 05.01.2026 that had suspended his sentence and granted bail in a revision proceeding under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant had earlier filed two separate revision …

SANGITABEN VIKRAMSINH ZALAversusRIYAZBHAI ANWARBHAI VAHORA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, heirs of the deceased Vikramsinh Zala, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging inadequate compensation for loss of estate, funeral expenses, and loss of consortium. The accident involved a collision between the …

VIPULKUMAR POPATBHAI PARMARversusVIPULKUMAR ISHWARBHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

This First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenged the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Main), Anand award dated 09.10.2024 in MACP No.318/2018, which partly allowed the claim and awarded Rs.3,68,687/-. The accident occurred on 12.06.2018 when the appellant-claimant, …

LH OF DECD MAGANBHAI CHAMARBHAI PATELversusRAMANBHAI CHAMARBHAI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

In a second appeal (No. 6933/2025) arising from Civil Application No. 6120 of 2025, the petitioners (LH of Deceased Maganbhai Chamarbhai Patel & others) sought relief against the respondents (Ramanbhai Chamarbhai Patel & others). The petitioners filed an application requesting condonation of the …

JIGISHABEN JITENDRABHAI PATEL PROP. OWNER OF SHYAM PETROLEUMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Jigishaben Jitendrabhai Patel, proprietor of Shyam Petroleum, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking leave to appeal. The applicant sought to withdraw the application and the connected appeal after learning that, per the …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSATISHBHAI KRISHNAMURTI SHASTRI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.2,00,000 in favor of the claimants. No respondent appeared. The High Court noted that the amount involved was small and deemed the award …

KRISHNABEN W/O NIRAV HARSHADBHAI RAICHURAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Krishnanben, wife of Nirav Harshadbhai Raichura, filed a special criminal application seeking restoration of Special Criminal Application No. 7143 of 2020, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. The respondent State of Gujarat opposed the restoration. The learned counsel for the applicant …

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusRANIBEN RAJABHAI KARMATA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co., appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 24,48,000 to the claimants, third‑party victims of a road accident. The insurer argued that the vehicle was being used in violation of the policy and the driver lacked a valid licence, seeking …

STATE OF GUJARATversusHARILAL @ HARIYA CHHOTUBHAI GAMIT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of the accused in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, where a six‑year‑old boy, Tejas, was found dead in a well. The prosecution relied mainly on the testimony of the boy's mother, who admitted a sexual relationship with the accused, and on circumstantial …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHANDUBHAI SENDABHAI PATANI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of Chandubhai Sendabhai Patani under Section 378 of the Cr.P.C., challenging his discharge from charges of kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom, rape (IPC ss. 363, 366, 376) and offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The trial court had found that the …

GAURIBEN DAMJIBHAI KHORABAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Gauriben Damjibhai Khoraba, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against the judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 21086 of 2025. The application was listed for hearing, but the applicant's counsel, Denish V. Mavadhiya, did not appear on the second call and no …

NITIN JAYANTILAL NAYAKversusMAYABEN DALPATBHAI PATEL

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners Nitin Jayantilal Nayak and others filed a civil revision (C/CRA/272/2013) against Mayaben Dalpatbhai Patel and others, seeking relief from an order of the trial court in Regular Civil Suit No. 1340 of 2015. Both sides jointly requested the High Court to expedite the final hearing of …

KACHCHH DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTDversusPRAVINKUMAR VISHANJI THACKER

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The appellant Kachchh District Co-operative Bank Ltd filed a second appeal against the respondent, Pravinkumar Vishanji Thacker. During the pendency of the appeal, the respondent died without any surviving class 1 heirs. The appellant moved the court to abate the appeal on this ground, seeking its …

MAHEBUB KASAMBHAI BOGHAversusGUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Mahebub Kasambhai Bogha was injured when a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation bus ran over his legs on 24 January 2022, resulting in permanent disability. He filed a motor accident claim petition and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Aux.) awarded him Rs.25,00,000, calculating …

MANSURI ISMAILBHAI MAHAMMADHANIFversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mansuri Ismailbhai Mahamadhanif filed a criminal revision application 86 days after the prescribed period and sought condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent State of Gujarat did not appear. The court examined the memorandum of application, particularly the …

DINESHBHAI NARSHIBHAI MALAKIYAversusRAJSHRIBEN DINESHBHAI MALAKIYA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Dineshbhai Narshibhai Malakiya filed a revision application 75 days after the prescribed period and sought condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The applicant argued that the delay was sufficiently explained in the memorandum of application. The Court heard the submissions of …

YOGESHBHAI MANIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Yogeshbhai Manibhai Patel, filed Special Civil Application No. 19924 of 2023 before the High Court of Gujarat. On 7 January 2026, the petitioner communicated a request to withdraw the petition. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Kadiwala, sought the court’s permission to effect the …

YASHPALBHAI BHABHALUBHAI DHANDHALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners Yashpalbhai Dhandhal & others filed a criminal miscellaneous application for consent quashing before the High Court of Gujarat. Their counsel sought permission to withdraw the application because a settlement that had been reached between the parties failed. The court examined …

LALABHAI @ LALO PAGI MASURBHAI PAGIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

LalaBhai @ Lalo Pagi Masurbhai Pagi filed an application seeking condonation of a 3,181‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The High Court heard counsel for both sides and examined the reasons for the delay. The court found that the applicant had established …

SABU BASIRBHAI ISMAILBHAIversusSALIM IBRAHIM KHOTA(FODA)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 101‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The insurance company respondent did not appear. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was due to genuine reasons and not deliberate. The court emphasized …

THE NEW INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD.versusRAMESHBHAI JAYSUKHLAL VORA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.3,61,000 to the brother and niece of a deceased pedestrian who was hit by a rash driver. The insurer argued that the deceased, being over 70, was not entitled to loss of dependency compensation and that the …

ARIFKHAN AZIMKHAN PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Arifkhan Azimkhan Pathan applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under the IPC, the Foreigners Act and the Passport Act, alleged to have been committed to enable his Bangladeshi wife to remain in India. …

LALITABEN RAMESHBHAI GAMITversusMAHESHBHAI RAMESHBHAI DHOLIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed a first appeal 86 days after the prescribed period and applied for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The learned advocate for the applicants pleaded that the delay was caused by genuine reasons and not by any dilatory tactics. The court examined whether …

KASHIBEN LAXMANBHAI NATversusTARIFKHAN MUSTUFAKHAN BIN SAHABUDDIN MEV (KHAN)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 12‑day delay in filing their First Appeal. The court noted that the insurance company respondent was not present and considered the applicants' explanation as genuine and not dilatory. Emphasising that …

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusMALSINGBHAI KALIYABHAI @ KALIYABHAI DAMOR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

On 11 March 2013 a motorcycle carrying three minors was struck by an unknown vehicle, resulting in the death of all three occupants. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held Tata AIG General Insurance liable and awarded Rs.5,00,000 to the legal heirs of two deceased riders. The insurer appealed, …

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusGAVJIBHAI DEVLABHAI DAMOR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

On 11 March 2013 a motorcycle carrying three minors was hit by an unknown vehicle, resulting in the death of all three occupants. The legal heirs of two of the deceased filed motor accident claims and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs.5,00,000 each, holding Tata AIG General Insurance …

VIPUL RAMESHBHAI NAKUMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

Vipul Rameshbhai Nakum filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking successive regular bail after the filing of a chargesheet. The application was presented before the Hon'ble Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar of the Gujarat High Court. After hearing, the Court indicated it was not inclined to …

PITHABHAI PACHABHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner, Pithabhai Pachabhai Chavda, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Primary Teacher (Vidhya Sahayak). He relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court's Co‑ordinate Bench (Special Civil Application No. 1858 …

MANOJKUMAR JAYANTILAL SHAH (IN FIR, MANOJKUMAR SHANTILAL SHAH)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Manojkumar Jayantilal Shah filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of delay in filing the main application. The applicant was represented by Mr. Nandish H. Thackar. The State of Gujarat, represented by Additional Public Prosecutor Mr. Chintan Dave, opposed the condonation. The …

MAHINDRA @ MAHESH MELABHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Mahindra @ Mahesh Melabhai Chauhan, filed a revision application but delayed its filing. Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, the applicant sought condonation of this delay. The respondent State of Gujarat was represented by Rohan Shah, while the original complainant’s counsel, …

MAHINDRA @MAHESH MELABHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Mahindra @ Mahesh Melabhai Chauhan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of delay in filing a revision application. The revision had been filed beyond the prescribed period, and the original complainant (respondent 2) was …

MAHINDRA @ MAHESH MELABHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mahindra @ Mahesh Melabhai Chauhan filed a criminal revision application before the Gujarat High Court but did so after the prescribed limitation period had expired. The applicant sought condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. Respondent No.2, the original complainant, …

HASMUKH @ MUNNO MITHABHAI VANALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Hasumkh @ Munno Mithabhai Vanaliya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail to provide financial assistance to his family. He has been in custody since 20 January 2023 in connection with FIR No. 11190002230083/2023 registered at Botad Police Station and has …

NARUBHAI RUMALBHAI PARGIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Narubhai Rumalbai Pargi, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an FIR alleging offences under the Gujarat Prohibition Act. The prosecution argued the allegations were serious, while the defence highlighted that …

MOHAMMAD ANZAR ABDUL ALIM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, a driver of a vehicle from which contraband liquor was seized, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he neither owned nor intended to receive the liquor. The FIR (C.R. No. 11200011252882/2025) charged him under …

MEHULKUMAR RAMESHBHAI MAKVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, MehulKumar Rameshbhai Makvana, filed a special criminal application seeking an extension of his parole leave on the grounds that he has filed an appeal and is suffering from a poor medical condition. Both parties were represented, with the petitioner’s counsel arguing for relief and …

JITENDRABHAI HARIBHAI MAKWANAversusGIRISHKUMAR ISHWARBHAI MAKWANA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The claimants sought Rs.75,00,000 compensation for a fatal rickshaw accident that occurred on 25‑01‑2013. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs.12,65,800 with interest and ordered the insurer to pay the amount and then recover it from the rickshaw owner. The insurer appealed under Section …

NITYANAND JUGALCHARAN NAYAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The complainant filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal against a 2022 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 …

TAMUBEN RAJKUBHAI BORICHAversusMEHBUBBHAI ISMAILBHAI PATHAN

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, legal heirs of a deceased motorist, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award that granted Rs.36,40,000 after deducting 20% for contributory negligence of the deceased driver. The accident involved a head‑on collision on a narrow bridge between the deceased’s Wagon‑R car and an …

RAJESHBHAI JASHBHAI KHARCHARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The applicant Rajeshbhai Jashbhai Kharchariya filed a criminal appeal seeking leave to appeal. No party appeared for the hearing even after a second call, and no request for adjournment was made. The court, noting the absence of prosecution, dismissed the matter for want of prosecution. The order …

RAJESHBHAI JASHBHAI KHARCHARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal. No counsel or party appeared for the applicant 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 pronounced by …

THE UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusGIRISHKUMAR ISHWARBHAI MAKWANA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The deceased was killed in a rickshaw accident on 25‑01‑2013 when a buffalo forced the vehicle to brake and it was rear‑ended. Claimants sought Rs 75,00,000; the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 12,65,800 with interest and ordered the insurer to pay and then recover from the rickshaw owner. …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCEversusNARESH BHANJI MATANG

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The insurer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, filed a first appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.2,03,000 to the accident victims. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the amount involved was modest. It held that …

LH OF DECD NILESHBHAI MAHENDRABHAI VASANTversusJIGAR BABUBHAI SHAH

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The deceased, Nileshbhai Mahendrabhai Vasant, died from injuries sustained in a motor accident on 1 April 2011. His legal heirs filed a claim petition under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 41,05,240. The appellants appealed under Section 173, …

RAM SAVRAJ SHAKHRAversusPUNSHI PALU CHARAN

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, a 14‑year‑old who suffered a 17% permanent disability in a motor‑vehicle accident on 19‑08‑2013, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award of Rs 2,04,000 compensation (plus Rs 4,15,000 medical expenses) under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appeal was limited to the …

PATEL RASIKBHAI GANPATBHAIversusRAMI ATULKUMAR KARSHANDAS

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

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 matter for want of prosecution. The order was pronounced by Justice Sanjeev J. …

BHIMABEN WD/O BHAGOJI RAGHOJI UTTEKARversusNANUBHAI RAMANLAL SHAH

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants filed a First Appeal under Section 30 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 challenging the Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner’s order rejecting their claim for compensation after the death of Bhagojirao Uttekar, who fell while painting an advertisement board. The deceased was …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTDversusSADRUDDIN MAGANLAL NARSANDANI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

New India Assurance Co. Ltd filed a first appeal against Sadurdin Maganlal Narsandani & Ors. seeking a claim of Rs. 4,34,000 arising from a road accident. The High Court observed that the amount was small and that there was no dispute over the accident itself. Consequently, the Court dismissed the …

SUKHRAJ CHUNILAL BHANSALIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioner, Sukhraj Chunilal Bhansali, filed a criminal appeal (No. 30218 of 2024) against the State of Gujarat. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Hardik H. Dave, appeared, but no respondent counsel was present despite a second call. No request for adjournment was made by either side. The presiding …

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusSARFARAJBHAI SULEMANBHAI KHOKHAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

On 3 August 2018 a Maruti Eeco, being used for hire and reward, was involved in a collision caused by a heavy vehicle, resulting in the car crashing into a tree. The claimant, a fare‑paying passenger, sued HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company for indemnity, but the insurer contended that the …

BHADIYADI VISHAL BABUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Bhadiyadi Vishal Babubhai filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against the State of Gujarat. The applicant's counsel, S.B. Sutaria, failed to appear on the scheduled date of 02‑12‑2025 and again on 08‑01‑2026, the latter being the second call. No request for adjournment …

ALKESH S/O SATENDRAKUMAR BALAKRAM YADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

The petitioner, Alkes​h S/o Satendrakumar Balakram Yadav, filed a Special Criminal Application (Quashing) No. 12292 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Sulaiman I. Labba​i. The respondent State of …

AJAYKUMAR CHANDUBHAI PARMARversusPRADIPKUMAR SHAILESHBHAI PATEL

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, parents of a two‑year‑old child who died in a collision with an ST Corporation bus, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. They contended that the Tribunal erred in calculating the child's notional income, using an incorrect multiplier …

CHANDUBHAI SABURBHAI PARMARversusPRADIPKUMAR SHAILESHBHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, parents of Vishalkumar Chandubhai Parmar who died in a bus‑motorcycle collision, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. They contended that the Tribunal erred in fixing the deceased's monthly income at Rs.8,000 and in …

CHAUDHARI MITULKUMAR VINODBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Chaudhari Mitulkumar Vinodbhai filed a special civil application challenging a decision of a commission that declared him unsuccessful because his marks were below the cut‑off. The respondent commission produced a sealed cover in court showing the marks, confirming the petitioner’s …

CHOLAMANDALAM MS GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusJITENDRASINH BHAGVANSINH VAGHELA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co., appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.4,78,850 to the claimant, who had sustained injury to four toes of his foot. The insurer argued that there was no functional disability and that the claimant's post‑accident income had …

SADDAMHUSEN @ IRFAN ABDUL AZIZ RAYNIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Saddamhusen @ Irfan Abdul Aziz Rayni, was convicted in a criminal case and filed a criminal appeal (No. 2851 of 2025) along with a miscellaneous application for suspension of sentence. The appeal was being heard before a two‑judge bench of the Gujarat High Court. During the pendency …

MIXIKABEN NALINKUMAR PATELversusMANISHBHAI YOGESHBHAI AGRAWAL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 21‑day delay in filing a cross‑objection to First Appeal No. 2665/2025. The applicants argued that genuine reasons, set out in their memorandum, constituted sufficient cause, while the respondent …

AMRUTABEN VITTHALBHAI DHANJAversusNEW INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants filed a petition under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 35‑day delay in filing an application for restoration of a cross‑objection in First Appeal No. 2873/2024. They argued that the delay was caused by reasons explained in their memorandum and was not …

SUDHIR ARVINDBHAI JOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Sudhir Arvindbhai Joshi, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 15886 of 2017, which had been dismissed. The opponents, the State of Gujarat and others, waived service of notice. The applicant assured the court that he would …

HASANBHAI S/O SALIMBHAI KHEDARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The applicants-accused filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashing of FIR No. 11213022250417 of 2025 registered with Jetpur City Police Station, Rajkot Rural, for offences under Sections 64(2)(m), 87, 351(3), and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

PRATIK KAUSHIKBHAI MEHTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants, Pratik Kaushikbhai Mehta and others, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking transfer of the case. They later approached the court through counsel, Mr. Sanket K. Pandya, requesting permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was …

VINOD DEVJIBHAI PANSULversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Vinod Devjibhai Pansul, a convicted prisoner, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking direction for remission of his sentence. The Court considered the State Government's modified remission policy and the need for timely consideration of the applicant's case. It held that …

HEMALBHAI DEVCHANDBHAI KHATRIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Hemalbhai Devchandbhai Khatri, the accused, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash his conviction and sentence dated 29‑11‑2025 in a criminal appeal and the earlier order of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate dated 24‑07‑2023 …

DHAVAL MAVJIBHAI KOSHIYAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1(2), BHAVNAGAR

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

DHAVAL MAVJIBHAI KOSHIYAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1(2)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusBHAVNABEN MEHULBHAI JANI(WIFE OF DECD.)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The claimants filed a motor accident claim after a luxury bus collided with a stationary truck on a highway at 03:30 a.m. on 12 June 2015, resulting in a fatal injury. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded compensation and apportioned negligence equally, holding both the bus driver and the …

RAHUL SURESHBHAI OZEversusTHE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 2(2)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

NEETABEN NAUTAMKUMAR VAKILversusINCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 5(3)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

NAYANABEN ASHISHBHAI SOPARKARversusINCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 3(3)(1), AHMEDABAD

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

SITABEN SENDHABHAI PATELversusINCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1(3)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

SNEHA HETALBHAI SHAHversusINCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 5(3)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

MANUBHAI JOITARAM PATELversusINCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 5(3)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

JAYESH SENDHABHAI PATELversusINCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1(3)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

MUKESHBHAI JOITARAM PATELversusTHE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 5(3)(1)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusRAJENDRASINH PRAVINSINH VALA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The claimants filed a motor accident claim after a luxury bus collided with a stationary truck on a highway at 03:30 a.m. on 12 June 2015, resulting in a fatal injury. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded compensation and apportioned negligence equally, holding both the bus driver and the …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTDversusKALUBHAI VIRABHAI BELDAR OD

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

New India Assurance Co Ltd filed a first appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a judgment and award of Rs.1,37,200 granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Surendranagar, to the victims of a road accident. The High Court examined the appeal but noted that the amount …

KAPILABEN GORDHANBHAI PATELversusIRFANBHAI ISUBHAI MANSURI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellants, the family of the deceased Gordhanbhai Shivabhai Patel, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award that held the deceased 25% negligent and granted Rs.12,98,235 in compensation. They contended that the jeep driver was wholly at fault and that the Tribunal failed to include …

ILABEN PRAFULLBHAI PANDYAversusSHANTILAL DANABHAI KIDECHA

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner filed Special Civil Application No. 15707 of 2015 challenging an order dated 18 June 2015 (Exhibit 29) passed in Regular Civil Suit No. 179 of 2006. The trial court had already disposed of the suit by a judgment on the same date. The High Court held that since the suit was already …

ARVINDBHAI @ BHADABHAI SHANABHAI @ SHANKARBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant was convicted under the IPC, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act for raping an 11‑year‑old girl belonging to a Scheduled Tribe. The prosecution relied on the child’s testimony, medical examination showing hymen rupture and a vaginal wall tear, and forensic evidence …

JENISH BHUPATRAI BHUTversusTHE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1(1)(1)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

ISHWARLAL MAHIDAS BHUTversusTHE INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1(1)(1)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

BHAGWANJIBHAI VIRJIBHAI BORADversusTHE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1(2)(1)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

LALJIBHAI JERAMBHAI BORADversusTHE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1(2)(1)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

PARAS CHANDRESHBHAI KOTICHAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 (2)(2)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

PARAS CHANDRESHBHAI KOTICHAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 (2)(2)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

PARAS CHANDRESHBHAI KOTICHAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 (2)(2)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

PARAS CHANDRESHBHAI KOTICHAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 (2)(2)

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitions arose from notices issued under Section 148 of the Income‑Tax Act after searches were conducted under Section 132/132A. The petitioners argued that when material concerning a third‑person is obtained in a search, the assessing officer must first record satisfaction under Section 153C …

MEHULBHAI SHAMBHUBHAI DAFDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

Mahulbhai Shambhuhai DAFDA, the accused, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash FIR No. 11208053250982 dated 01.10.2025 for an alleged offence under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The complainant, Kalpeshbhai …

RAMESHBHAI CHHAGANBHAI BHARVADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicants sought condonation of a 373‑day delay in filing Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 37048 of 2025, which was intended to seek review of an order dated 18‑Oct‑2024 in Special Civil Application No. 19764 of 2023. They claimed they were unaware of the proceedings and therefore could not …

AJAABHAI @ FIROZ @ BAPU AHMADBHAI RAFAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Ajaabhai @ Firoz @ Bapu Ahmadbhai Rafai, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking regularized surrender. The applicant later moved the court for permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel, Ms. Manjula R. Chauhan, submitted the withdrawal request. The Court, after …

VHORA SALIMBHAI @ LALA S/O UMARGANI KARIMBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The accused filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash FIR No.11206044220318 (registered in 2022) and the pending criminal case No.5664, which alleged offences under Sections 143, 323, 504 and 506(2) of the IPC. The complainant, …

MEDGUJ ASSOCIATION OF GUJ MEDICAL COLLEGESversusMEDICAL COUNSELLING COMMITTEE(MCC)

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The Medguj Association of Gujarat Medical Colleges filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Admission Committee to conduct an additional stray vacancy round to fill three vacant first‑year MBBS seats that became available …

PATEL SURESHKUMAR BHAGWANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Patel SureshKumar BhagwanBhai filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Gaurav Chudasama, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing, granted the request, ordering the petition to stand disposed as …

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusMINOR ANSHKUMAR KIRANBHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 30‑day delay in filing its first appeal (No. 4660 of 2025). The delay was attributed to administrative approval and related reasons. The respondent, represented by Mr. N. A. Bhalodi, …

MAHESHBHAI NAGJIBHAI GAJERAversusFULAJI MALAJI SOLANKI

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners filed a civil revision seeking expedited disposal of Regular Civil Suit No.132 of 2024. The learned advocate for the petitioners requested the court to order a speedy trial without delving into the merits of the impugned order. The High Court, after hearing the request, directed the …

HARESHBHAI SHANKARLAL MURJANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Hareshbai Shankarlal Murjani filed a criminal revision application 193 days after the prescribed period and sought condonation of the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The respondent State of Gujarat objected, arguing that no sufficient cause was shown. The Court examined the memorandum …

ST. CYRIL'S SCHOOLversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner, St. Cyril's School, challenged orders dated 21‑08‑2023 and 22‑05‑2023 that cancelled its registration for Class 11 English‑Medium. During the pendency of the petition, the school obtained all required permissions, although earlier the lack of such permissions had led to the …

ST CYRILS SCHOOLversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

St. Cyrils School filed a special civil application challenging the order dated 3‑August‑2023 that cancelled its registration for Class 9th English Medium. While the petition was pending, the school obtained all required permissions, which were the basis for the original cancellation. The …

SURJITSINH @ SANDIPSINH AMARSINH MANGROLAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, arrested on 4 October 2021 for offences under IPC sections 120B, 406, 408 and 409, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. After a series of interim bail orders, the applicant remained out of custody for more than three and a …

SCIENTIFIC REMEDIES PVT LTD THOUGH PARITOSH ASHWINBHAI DAVEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Scientific Remedies Pvt Ltd (through Paritosh Ashwinbhai Dave), sought permission to withdraw a criminal miscellaneous application filed under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, along with a connected appeal, because a Supreme Court decision (Asian Paint Pvt Ltd …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusBHARATBHAI MANUPRASAD UPADHYAY

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

An accident on 21 August 2017 involving a Tavera car resulted in the death of its driver and injuries to passengers. The legal heirs filed a Motor Accident Claim Petition under Section 167 of the Motor Vehicles Act seeking compensation, and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs.22,03,800 …

PATEL AMRUTLAL BECHARDASversusNAVNEETLAL JAYANTILAL PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant filed a second appeal (R/Misc. Civil Application No. 2722 of 2025) seeking to have the main matter restored to its original file. The court examined the application filed by the petitioner. No detailed factual or legal arguments were recorded in the order. The court concluded that the …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusMAHENDRASINH BABBHA CHUDASAMA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking condonation of a 39‑day delay in filing, citing administrative approvals as the cause. The first appeal had been dismissed for default due to non‑removal of office objections, prompting a motion for restoration. The …

GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusBABUBHAI JASABHAI MARU

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.24,93,000 granted to motorcyclist Babubhai Jasabhai Maru after a 28 October 2023 collision with a GSRTC bus. GSRTC contended that the bus driver was not a necessary party, that the …

SALMANBHAI YAKUBBHAI VAHORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant filed a criminal revision application 32 days after the prescribed period and sought condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The applicant's counsel argued that sufficient cause existed for the delay, while the respondent's counsel contended that no such cause was …

STATE OF GUJARATversusANKIT DILIPBHAI MAKVANA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed a second appeal (No. 35386/2025) against Ankit Dilipbhai Makvana. The applicant sought condonation of delay in preferring the main application. The court examined the averments made in the application. Finding them satisfactory, the court allowed the application. …

PATEL SANKETKUMAR BABULALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The petitioner filed a criminal revision against the order of the Principal Family Court dated 10‑Nov‑2025, which had rejected his right to file a written statement on the ground that the opponent had filed a vakalatnama after appearing and failed to file the statement within the stipulated time. …

KARMAN RAIYABHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Karman Raiyabhai Kodiatar, filed a special criminal application seeking relief, presumably to prevent his detention under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the court that there was no current proposal to invoke the PASA Act …

LAKHMAN @ MALIK JIVABHAI MARUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Lakhman @ Malik Jivabhai Maru, filed a special criminal application seeking a direction that the State invoke the Prevention of Anti‑Social Activities (PASA) Act and detain him. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the Court that there was no proposal to invoke the PASA Act …

ILABA W/O RAJENDRASINH SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

Ilaba, the petitioner, filed a Special Criminal Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against detention under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act. The State, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, informed the Court that there was no current proposal to …

KEYURBHAI VITTHALBHAI PATELversusARVINDBHAI BABUBHAI DARJI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Keyurbhai Vitthalbhai Patel, filed a civil application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 45‑day delay in filing MCA No.34069/2025, CA No.19741/2025 and First Appeal No.19738/2025. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay was justified and cited the …

PARBAR @ PABO RAJUBHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

Parbar @ Pabo Rajubhai Kodiyatar filed a special criminal application seeking the court's direction to invoke the provisions of the PASA Act and order his detention. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the court that there was no current proposal to invoke the PASA Act against the petitioner. …