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Judgments of 2026

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KARSHAN RAJA MUCHHALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Karshan Raja Muchhal, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Vidhya Sahayak (Primary Teacher). He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, upheld by a Division Bench on 25 November …

NAYANBHAI VEJABHAI KANETversusGOVINDBHAI VALABHAI MAKWANA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed an application seeking restoration of First Appeal No. 30349 of 2025, which had been dismissed because the appellant had not removed the office objections. The High Court examined whether the appeal could be reinstated despite the earlier procedural lapse. The learned advocate …

NAYANBHAI VEJABHAI KANETversusGOVINDBHAI VALABHAI MAKWANA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Civil Application No. 30350 of 2025, which had been dismissed for failure to remove office objections. The applicant asserted that the objection could now be removed. The learned counsel for the applicant demonstrated the …

NISHA KARSHANBHAI KARAMTAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner, Nisha Karshanbhai Karamta, a selected candidate for the post of Vidhya Sahayak (Primary Teacher) in Gujarat, challenged the State’s failure to verify her caste certificate, which prevented her appointment. She relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench (Special Civil …

SHIRINBANU SAHIL HUSAIN SAIYEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Shirinben Sahil Husain Saiyed, applied for temporary bail on the ground of pregnancy and need for medical treatment. She is an accused in an FIR under the Land Grabbing Act and has been in custody since 7 May 2025, with a record of poor jail conduct. The State waived service of the …

CHATURSINH SULTANJI ZALAversusNEHALBEN DINESHBHAI NATHANI W/O BHAVESH NARSINGANI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, Chatursinh Sultanji Zala, filed a second appeal before the Gujarat High Court against a decree involving Nehalben Dineshbhai Nathani and others. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Harshit S. Bhatt, applied for permission to withdraw the appeal. The court considered whether it could allow …

ASTHA INTERNATIONALversusSTANDARD CHARTERED BANK

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Astha International, filed a special civil application seeking permission to withdraw its writ petition against Standard Chartered Bank and another respondent. The petitioner argued that it wished to pursue its claims in the appropriate forum or authority rather than before the High …

STATE OF GUJARATversusGOVINDBHAI MAVJIBHAI CHOVATIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of four accused who were charged with murder, dowry death and related offences after the deceased Rasilaben was found strangled in a farm shed. The prosecution presented medical evidence confirming homicidal death by strangulation and alleged that the …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMERAMAN KARA MER

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of Meraman Kara Mer and others for alleged cruelty, abetment of suicide and dowry death. The deceased, Puriben, was found dead in a well after alleged harassment by her husband for dowry. The prosecution presented oral testimonies of family members and extensive …

SUSHEEL PATILversusINDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a junior manager in IRCTC, sought promotion to Grade E‑4 but was denied because his cumulative APAR score for the last five years fell short of the 21‑point benchmark introduced in the 2012 promotion rules. He alleged that the respondent failed to communicate his APARs annually, …

HITESHCHANDRA M BHATTversusAHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, appointed as Junior Scientific Assistants (JSA) between 1979‑1989, claimed entitlement to the higher pay scale of the next promotional post – Senior Scientific Assistant (SSA) – after nine years of service, based on AMC’s circular of 13‑05‑2002 and a 1994 government resolution. …

JAYKUMAR KISHANBHAI SOLANKIversusBHUMIKA JAYKUMAR SOLANKI

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicant, Jaykumaar Kishanbhai Solanki, filed a criminal revision application seeking maintenance against Bhumika Jaykumaar Solanki and others. The applicant's counsel submitted that the parties had entered into a customary divorce settlement, and a photocopy of the settlement was placed on …

DHARMENDRA RAMBHAI JADAVversusHEIRS OF DECD. MILANBHAI KANUBHAI BAMBHANIYA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant filed a civil application for condonation of a 116‑day delay in filing a restoration petition, invoking Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The delay was attributed to the applicant's inability to arrange the required court fees. The court examined the applicant's explanation and …

AMIBEN KALPESHKUMAR BHAVSARversusKALPESHKUMAR PRAFULBHAI BHAVSAR

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Amiben Kalpeshkumar Bhavsar filed a special criminal application seeking restoration of the main criminal matter against Kalpeshkumar Prafulbhai Bhavsar and another. The High Court examined the application and considered whether the proceedings could be reinstated in the original file. The Court …

DINESHBHAI CHIMANBHAI VAGHELAversusMUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER OF AHMEDABAD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner filed a special civil application seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to approach appropriate proceedings thereafter. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Dax K. Solanki and Mr. Neel B. Dave, made the prayer before the Hon'ble Justice Mauna M. Bhatt. The Court considered the …

M/S PI INDUSTRIES LTD.versusUNION OF INDIA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

M/s PI Industries Ltd., the petitioner, filed a special civil application seeking permission to withdraw its writ petition on the ground that the cause of action no longer existed. The petitioner argued that the matter had become infructuous. The Court considered whether it could grant such …

MOHSIN HUSSAIN MANSURIversusMOHMMADSHAFI ABDULMAJID RASULBHAI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Mohsin Hussain Mansuri, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 209‑day delay in filing a cross‑objection, alleging inability to arrange court‑fee payment. The respondent, Mohammadshafi Abdulmajid Rasulbhai & Ors., opposed the condonation. …

RAKESHBHAI KALIYABHAI BARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Rakeshbhai Kaliyabhai Baria, filed an application seeking condonation of a 31‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 46949 of 2025 against the State of Gujarat. The Additional Public Prosecutor, on behalf of the State, waived service of the rule. The Court examined the explanations …

ABDUL SALEEM AversusTHE STATE TAX OFFICER-2

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Abdul Saleem A filed a special civil application seeking to withdraw his writ petition and instead pursue an appeal before the appellate authority, requesting that the appeal be filed within one week and disposed of within twelve weeks. The Court considered the petitioner's request and …

UDHAM SITARAM KAMODI GAUD (AADIVASI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Udham Sitaram Kamodi Gaud applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for offences under Sections 109(2), 118(2), 117(2), 352, 54 of the BNS and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. The applicant argued that he played a …

VINODKUMAR SUBHRAMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Vinodkumar Subhram filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Gujarat. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Manan V. Patel, later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, Addl. Public Prosecutor, opposed the …

PAWAN BABULAL KAUSHIKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Pawan Babulal Kaushik applied for anticipatory bail before the Gujarat High Court, stating his willingness to cooperate with the investigation and to appear before the investigating officer on 12‑01‑2026. The Court, after hearing counsel, directed the investigating officer to adhere strictly to …

DAKSHABEN NARANBHAI VAGHELAversusNILESH SOMABHAI SONARA

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The applicant, Dakshaben Naranbhai Vaghela, filed a miscellaneous civil application for transfer before the Gujarat High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Nimesh M. Patel, indicated that the applicant does not wish to press the application at this stage. The Court noted the lack of pressing and …

SHAKTISINH VAGHUBHA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Shaktisinh Vaghubha Parmar applied for anticipatory bail, stating his willingness to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the investigating officer on 12‑01‑2026. The Court directed the investigating officer to strictly follow the Supreme Court pronouncements in Arnesh Kumar v. State …

LAXMAN ALIS LAKHU AMARAJI BAJUJI THAKORversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Laxman Alis Lakhu AmaraJi BajuJi Thakor, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking temporary bail to provide financial assistance to his family. He has been in custody since February 2023 in connection with FIR No. 11191040230407 registered at Sardarnagar Police Station, …

LAKHMANBHAI RAYMALBHAIversusSPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay. The matter was listed for hearing, but the appellant's counsel failed to appear even after a second call. The court held that the failure to prosecute the application warranted dismissal. No order as to costs was made. The rule …

MALDE RANMAL ODEDARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Satiben Ravjibhai Chavda filed a series of criminal miscellaneous applications (including applications for quashing and setting aside FIRs/orders) against the State of Gujarat and others. The applications were listed before the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nirzar S. Desai. The court directed that any office …

LALIT JAYANTIBHAI DOBARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Satiben Ravjibhai Chavda filed several criminal miscellaneous applications seeking to quash FIRs and orders against the State of Gujarat. The High Court noted that objections to the applications were pending. The Court directed that the objections be removed by 12 September 2025, failing which the …

MANUBHAI DHARABHAI BHARWADversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Satiben Ravjibhai Chavda filed a series of criminal miscellaneous applications (including applications for quashing and setting aside FIRs/orders) against the State of Gujarat and others. The applications were listed before the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nirzar S. Desai. The court directed that any office …

KRUSHNAVANTIBEN DIPAKBHAI KASWALAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Satiben Ravjibhai Chavda filed a series of criminal miscellaneous applications (including applications for quashing and setting aside FIRs/orders) against the State of Gujarat and others. The applications were listed before the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nirzar S. Desai. The court directed that any office …

BABULAL MOHANLAL PARMARversusAHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The applicant, Babulal Mohanlal Parmar, filed a petition for condonation of a 279‑day delay in preferring a Letters Patent Appeal. The court previously ordered the matter to be listed on 12 August 2025, directing the applicant's counsel to submit a sick or leave note and make alternate arrangements …

DEEPAKBHAI DAHYABHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioner, Deepakbhai Dahyabhai Shah, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking quashing of FIR/Order No. 2934 of 2021. The High Court observed that the petitioner had failed to remove the office objections, particularly the objection regarding insufficiency of court fees, as directed …

TULSHI RASULBHAI RATHVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The applicants, represented by Mr. Ankit B. Pandya, filed multiple criminal miscellaneous applications seeking to quash FIRs and orders. The High Court observed that the applicants had not complied with the court's earlier directions to remove office objections, particularly regarding the …

LOVE BANESINH DABHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The applicants, represented by Mr. Hriday Buch, failed to remove office objections concerning insufficiency of court fees and other procedural matters in a series of criminal miscellaneous applications. The High Court directed the applicants to clear the fee objection within one week and all other …

RAJHANS METALS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusUNION OF INDIA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Rajhans Metals Private Limited and another, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Union of India and others. The petitioners were represented by Senior Advocate Mr. Mihir H. Joshi. The respondents were represented by Mr. D.N. Patel and Ms. Amee …

PATHAN NASIRKHAN NIVAKHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Vipul Ramanbhai Parmar filed a series of criminal miscellaneous and special applications seeking to quash and set aside an FIR and related orders. The High Court noted numerous pending applications and directed that any office objections be withdrawn by 28 July 2025. The Court warned that failure to …

PATHAN ARSHIL NASIRKHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Vipul Ramanbhai Parmar filed a series of criminal miscellaneous and special applications seeking to quash and set aside an FIR and related orders. The High Court noted numerous pending applications and directed that any office objections be withdrawn by 28 July 2025. The Court warned that failure to …

PATHAN VAHIDABANU INAYATKHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners, Prafulbhai Devjibhai Vasava, filed a series of Special Criminal Applications seeking quash of proceedings against them. The High Court observed that the petitioners had failed to remove the office objections raised by the court despite earlier directions. The court directed the …

SAUMIL ATUL SHAH THROUGH POA SHAISHAV ATULBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The petitioners, Prafulbhai Devjibhai Vasava and others, filed a series of Special Criminal Applications and Criminal Miscellaneous Applications seeking quash of proceedings against them by the State of Gujarat. The High Court observed that the petitioners had failed to comply with the Court’s …

PAYALBEN RAKESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The applicants, represented by Siddhant R. Shah, filed a series of special and criminal miscellaneous applications against the respondent, the Public Prosecutor, in the High Court of Gujarat. The court noted that the applicants had raised office objections that needed to be removed. The issue before …

RIYAJUDIN @ NAEEM JALALUDIN ANSARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners, Dilip @ Diliprao Baliram Khandaare & others, filed a series of special criminal applications seeking quash of proceedings. The court observed that the petitioners had failed to remove the office objections raised by the court despite being directed to do so. Consequently, the court …

ASHESH HIMANSHUBHAI SHAH THRO HIMANSHU KANTILAL SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

Ramkesh Sohanlal Meena filed a series of criminal applications against the State of Gujarat. The High Court, after hearing the parties, directed the applicants to have the office objections removed by 21 July 2025. The Court warned that failure to remove the objections would result in dismissal of …

HITESHKUMAR GAURISHANKAR PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners, Vishal Enterprise (proprietor Anilbhai Gopalji Umarigar & Anr), filed a series of special criminal applications seeking quashing of proceedings and interim relief against the State of Gujarat. The Court noted that the primary issue was the existence of office objections that the …

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICERversusM P KAREN - THRO LEGAL HEIRS

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

The District Development Officer and another filed a Special Civil Application in 2009 against the legal heirs of M P Karen. The petition was listed as an oldest matter and remained pending for many years. On hearing, the petitioner’s counsel was not present. The Court observed that the case had …

HARUNBHAI VALIBHAI BAREJIYAversusCOLLECTOR OF RAJKOT

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

Harunbhai Valibhai Barejiya & Ors. filed a Special Criminal Application seeking a direction to lodge an FIR/complaint against the Collector of Rajkot & Ors. The petition was listed before the High Court of Gujarat, but the petitioner’s counsel was not present. The learned judge noted the absence and …

YAGNIKBHAI JAYANTIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioners, Piyush Bipinchandra Parikh and others, filed a series of special criminal applications seeking to quash proceedings and to join parties. The State of Gujarat, represented by the Public Prosecutor, opposed the applications. The Court examined whether the pending office objections …

DEENDAYAL S/O KANHAIYALAL BAJAJversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

The petitioner, Deendayal, filed a criminal miscellaneous application in 2016 seeking quashment of an FIR. The second respondent had not been served with the petition. The Court, upon the petitioner's request, granted an extension until 19‑06‑2025 for the petitioner to take necessary steps, warning …