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Judgments of 2026

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SHRI. BHAGWAT GABAJI NAVALEversusSAU. LEELABAI YADAV RAKTATE AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicants filed Interim Application No. 10223 of 2022 and Interim Application No. 766 of 2019 in the course of Second Appeal No. 496 of 2019 before the Bombay High Court. They sought the Court's permission to withdraw these interim applications. The learned counsel for the appellant, Mr. …

BIKAR JARNAL SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bikar Jarnal Singh, has been incarcerated for over five years and filed a criminal bail application. His counsel sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application after six months if the trial shows no substantive progress. …

DASHRATH BUDHAJI KHALE AND ORSversusMEHMOOD ADAM DALVI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mehmood Adam Dalvi, challenged a notice dated 25 February 2024 issued by the Tahasildar of Bhiwandi concerning the land of an Adivasi, Budhaji Devji Khale. The petition alleged that the Collector of Thane had not granted permission to transfer or utilize the land, leading to the …

MS CHARULATA SURYKANT VEDAK AND ORSversusMRS. MEGHANA NISHIT MURDESHWAR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed an interim application seeking condonation of delay in filing a review petition against an order dated 7 February 2025 that dismissed their appeal challenging an interim injunction. The review petition was filed by the original defendants who wanted the order granting the …

YAR MOHAMMAD TASIBULLAH MANSURI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

The Bombay High Court, on 12 February 2026, issued a common order directing that pending matters be listed on specified dates in April 2026. It ordered that any office objections be removed within one week and that any interim orders previously granted would continue. The court required any …

SANTOSH HARI AHIREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Santosh Hari Ahire, filed a criminal bail application seeking release from custody. The applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the bail application, seeking liberty to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial showed no progress. The court considered …

PRAKASH AMRUTLAL THAKKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, who was the first informant in FIR No. 191/1995, sought the return of property seized during the investigation. An earlier order by the Metropolitan Magistrate allowing the return was set aside by this Court, and the property was kept in custody. After the criminal case (Cr. No. …

AAKASH RAJU RAIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Aakash Raju Raikar, accused of raping his 15‑year‑old cousin and impregnating her, offences punishable under Section 376(F) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant had been in custody for more than nine years without the trial …

ABCversusstate of mharashtra

Allowed

The petitioner filed an interim application seeking recall of the Court's order dated 11 December 2025 which had dismissed Criminal Application No.415 of 2025 for non‑prosecution. The Court examined whether the interim application was maintainable and whether the earlier dismissal could be set …

INDRESH KUMR SHITLA PRASAD JAYANTRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Indresh Kumr Shitla Prasad Jayantri, filed Bail Application No. 2666 of 2024 before the High Court of Bombay. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, opposed the bail. An interim application was filed seeking relief regarding the bail application. The Court, after considering the …

DR AMOL TUKARAM YAMGAR AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 0106 of 2023 and the charge‑sheet RCC/3850/2023 relating to offences under Sections 498A, 406, 323, 504, 506 and 34 IPC. The dispute arose from a matrimonial conflict …

BASHI @ SHIVAM HARBIR BEHENWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bashi @ Shivam Harbir Behenwal, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the bail application, requesting that the petitioner be permitted to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial had not …

SAGAR SUDHAKAR BAGULversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sagar Sudhakar Bagul, sought regular bail for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act arising from an alleged assault and attempted murder on 29 September 2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was present at the scene, shared …

DILIP PRABHAKAR KHAMBAITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA FINANCE DEPT.

Disposed Off

Seventeen employees of the Zilla Parishad, Nashik filed a writ petition seeking a declaration that they were recruited before 1 November 2005 and therefore entitled to the Old Pension Scheme under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 and Government Resolution dated 31 October 2005. …

DHANAJI TANAJI KOLI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA FINANCE DEPT AND ORS

Disposed Off

Three petitioners employed by the Zilla Parishad, Pune, filed a writ petition seeking to be placed under the Old Pension Scheme, contending that they were recruited before 1 November 2005 and thus entitled to benefits under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 and a Government …

BHARAT NANUBHAI SHIROYAversusPINAL BHARAT SHIROYA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bharat Nanubhai Shiroya, filed Contempt Petition No.163 of 2021 in the High Court of Bombay. On the scheduled date of 9 January 2026, no counsel or party appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Subsequent adjournments also saw the petitioner’s continued non‑appearance, indicating a …

SHAUN STANY NORONHA AND ANRversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, employees of Shiny Shipping, were arrested after customs officers seized about 120 KL of diesel and cash from the vessel M.V. Tina 4 and were denied bail by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on the ground that the offences under Section 135(1)(i) of the Customs Act were …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, XYZ, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. The applicant later instructed counsel, Mr. Abhijit Sarwate, to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, was represented by Ms. G.P. Mulekar. The Court considered whether a party …

LOKESH SOKHELAL SENversusMUNILAL SADHULAL RAWAT @ ADIVASI AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, Lokesh Sokhelal Sen, filed an interim application in a first appeal. No counsel appeared for the appellant on the scheduled dates of 29 January 2026 and 6 February 2026. Consequently, the court listed the matter for dismissal due to lack of prosecution. The court dismissed both the …

DEEPALI DINESH NAIKversusKRANTIVIR CHAFEKAR EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, a teacher appointed in 1986 with S.S.C. and D.Ed., obtained a B.A. degree in 1991 and sought placement in the graduate pay scale, alleging seniority over a junior colleague who had been granted that scale. The junior teacher had earlier obtained a writ order placing her in the …

SUDHIR @ RAHUL DATTATRAY HANDOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sudhir @ Rahul Dattatray Handore, filed Criminal Application No. 172 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court. After filing, he submitted a separate application under Section 207 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the trial court, which was pending. Unaware of this development, he sought …

TASNEEM MOHAMMAD SIRAJ SHAIKHversusELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA AND ORS

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Tasneem Mohammad Siraj Shaikh, contested a municipal election and filed a criminal writ petition seeking a statutory remedy. The petitioner later requested to withdraw the writ petition while retaining the right to pursue the statutory remedy available under law. The Court considered …

RAMESH THAKARCHAND PUNAMIYAversusMANISH SUBHASH KACHHARA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ramesh Thakarchand Punamiya, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court against Manish Subhash Kachhara and others. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant requested permission to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying …

SHIVRAM CHINDHU GAMBHIREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shivram Chindhu Gambhire filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. His counsel, on his instructions, sought leave to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court. The respondent State, represented by counsel, …

AKHTAR IQBAL SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Akhtar Iqbal Shaikh, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the applicant sought permission to withdraw the application after the judge indicated an inclination not to grant relief. The court considered whether it could permit the withdrawal. The judge …

HARSHA RAMA RAOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Harsha Rama Rao filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The State of Maharashtra informed the Court that the charge-sheet would be filed before the trial court on or before 17 February 2026. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application and to file a …

MANISHA GANESH THAKARE AND ORS.versusBAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.

Allowed

The applicants, who are claimants in an insurance dispute, sought an urgent order to withdraw 50% of the amount deposited by the insurer to prevent attachment of their properties by a bank. The insurer opposed, arguing that the appeal challenged the tribunal’s award on the basis that loss of income …

DIPAK SUBHASH RAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, who were subject to a bail condition prohibiting entry into Taluka Purandar, filed several interim applications seeking relaxation of that restriction to enable them to cast votes in the Zilla Parishad election scheduled for 7 February 2026. The State opposed the relaxation, arguing …

SHAKTI SIKANDARLAL KAPOORversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Shakti Sikandarlal Kapoor, a 74‑year‑old senior citizen suffering from severe calcified triple‑vessel disease, applied for transit anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 68 of 2024, which alleges fraud and includes offences under Sections 323, 341, 342, 420, 406, 467, 468, 504 and 120B of …

lnderlal Ramchand VarlianiversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Inderlal Ramchand Varliani, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and sentenced to two months' simple imprisonment and a compensation of Rs.4,50,000, with an additional month for default. He deposited the entire cheque amount before the High Court and …

ASHOK NIVRUTTI UDAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ashok Nivrutti Udage, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant's counsel did not appear before the court. The respondent's counsel, Ms. R.V. Newton, informed the court that the applicant had already been arrested. The court noted that an …

SHIVAJI CHIMAJI GHOLAPversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR REHABILITATION AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed Writ Petition No. 3601 of 2023 in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the Deputy Collector, Rehabilitation, Pune and others. The petitioner later sought to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request for withdrawal and, after hearing counsel, granted …

MARUTI BHIKA PACHANGEversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR REHABILITATION AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioners Tukaram Ganpat Pachange and Maruti Bhika Pachange filed writ petitions in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Deputy Collector, Rehabilitation, Pune and others. On counsel's instructions, they sought to withdraw the petitions. The Court granted permission to withdraw, …

NILESH CHANGDEV BANKAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Balram Namdev Toke filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Vinod Kashid, after hearing the matter, sought the court's permission to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh application before the trial court. The bench, presided over by Justice …

HEMANT SURESH KADAM AND ANRversusDEEPALI HEMANT KADAM AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioners, Hemant Suresh Kadam and Suresh Ganpat Kadam, filed a writ petition under Article 227 challenging a maintenance order directing Rs 30,000 per month for their children and Rs 12,000 for rent, originally ordered by a Judicial Magistrate and affirmed by an Additional Sessions Judge. The …

UMESH DNYANOBA RAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, who were subject to a bail condition prohibiting entry into Taluka Purandar, filed several interim applications seeking relaxation of that restriction to enable them to cast votes in the Zilla Parishad election scheduled for 7 February 2026. The State opposed the relaxation, arguing …

PRAVIN DESAI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Pravin Desai & Ors., filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief. They later moved the court for unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The learned counsel for the petitioners, Mr. R. V. Kini, made the application. The court, after considering the request, granted leave to …

PRAKASH BAPU WANIversusNISHIKANT M. BAMNODKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The original complainant filed a criminal application for special leave to appeal against a judgment of the 7th JMFC, Kalyan, which had acquitted the accused. The Public Prosecutor argued that the accused was a habitual offender, had been convicted in another case, and that in the present case the …

HAZAL DONALD CORRIEAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Hazal Donald Corriea, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The respondent State, through counsel Smt. Madhavi H. Mhatre, opposed the application. Counsel for Respondent No.2, Ms. Anjali Kondvilkar, submitted that the applicant had already been acquitted in the …

M/S. ECHJAY INDUSTRIES PVT LTDversusKHALIDA LOKHANDWALA AND ANR

Disposed Off

M/s. Echjay Industries Pvt Ltd filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 320-324 of 2016) against Khalida Lokhandwala and anr. The appellant later sought leave to withdraw these appeals and obtain liberty to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

M/S. ECHJAY INDUSTRIES PVT LTDversusKHALIDA LOKHANDWALA AND ANR

Disposed Off

M/s. Echjay Industries Pvt Ltd filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 320-324 of 2016) against Khalida Lokhandwala and anr. The appellant later sought leave to withdraw these appeals and obtain liberty to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

ANAND GOEL(GOYAL)versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Anand Goel (Goyal), filed a criminal writ petition alleging that the matter had been settled. Settlement negotiations subsequently failed, prompting the petitioner to seek the court's permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the right to re‑file on the merits of the same …

SHREE MAHAVIR ENTERPRISESversusCHAND CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Shree Mahavir Enterprises, filed an interim application seeking leave to withdraw its appeal in First Appeal No. 743 of 1996, stating that the dispute with the respondent, Chand Co-op Hsg. Soc. Ltd., had been settled out of court. The appellant's counsel, Adv. Ankita Rathod of S.K. …

MOIZ JAVED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three bail applications arising from a single robbery and assault case (Crime No. 302 of 2023) in Nashik, where the accused were alleged to have intercepted a vehicle, smashed its glass, robbed the occupant, and assaulted him with a sickle. The prosecution alleged the …

VAISHALI SACHIN JAGTAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard three identical writ petitions filed by Sarika Patil, Gayatri Sathe and Vaishali Jagtap challenging the rejection of their appointment proposals by Education Officers on the ground that the appointments were made de‑hors the Pavitra Portal. The petitioners argued that the …

AHTESHAM ISRAR ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Aahtesham Israr Ansari, applied for regular bail in a case where police, acting on secret information, seized 202 grams of Mephedrone from his residence and alleged that he sold the drug and received proceeds in his bank account. He is charged under Sections 8(c) and 22(c) of the …

MR. MANOJ MAHENDRA JHAversusNATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Disposed Off

Manoj Mahendra Jha filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court against National Insurance Company Limited and another respondent. The appellant failed to appear before the court despite being served with notice. The court noted that the appellant's absence indicated a lack of interest in …

MR. VIREN KANAYALAL VALANI AND ANR.versusMRS. MINAXI KANYALAL VALANI AND ANR.

Dismissed

The appellants, Viren Kanayalal Valani and others, filed a first appeal (No.112 of 2019) and a civil application (No.358 of 2019) against the respondents, Minaxi Kanyalal Valani and others. The High Court examined whether the appeal and the accompanying civil application should proceed. The court …

SHIVRATAN DEENDAYAL SUTHARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shivratan Deendayal Suthar, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of FIR No. 618 of 2024 and the subsequent charge‑sheet for offences under Sections 64(1), 352 and 351(2) of the …

BALA GANAPATI VENKATA PERU NAIDU PENTAKOTAversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Bala Ganapati Venkata Peru Naidu Pentakota, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The respondent Union of India and others opposed the application, and the State Public Prosecutor filed an affidavit in reply. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail …

SUBHASH CHANDULAL TALERAversusSONA SUBHASH TALERA

Allowed

The husband, Subhash Chandulal Talera, filed a petition in the Family Court seeking a declaration that shares and immovable property held in his wife Sona Subhash Talera's name were benami and that he was the absolute owner, along with a direction to cancel a power of attorney and an injunction …

RAMA VAMAN KAVTEversusBHAGWAT R RADE

Disposed Off

Rama Vaman Kavte filed a first appeal before the Bombay High Court against Bhagwat R. Rade and others. Neither the appellant nor her counsel appeared before the court on the scheduled date. The court observed that the absence of the appellant and her counsel indicated a lack of interest in …

PHIROZ ABDUL HUSSEINversusSHRI. J. A. GOMES AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant filed an interim application seeking to bring the legal heirs of the deceased appellant No.2 onto the record. The appellant No.2 had died on 15 June 2025, and a death certificate was produced. The court examined the application and the death certificate and found no impediment to …

SOU.SEEMA NIRANJAN KARMALKAR @ SEEMA RAHUL SUTRAVEversusRAHUL DNYANESHWAR SUTRAVE

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an interim application seeking restoration of Family Court Appeal No. 35 of 2020, which had been dismissed because notice to Respondent No. 2 was not served and the appellant failed to act within the two‑week deadline. The Registrar had directed dismissal for non‑service, and the …

RAJESH SHAMLAL SALUNKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rajesh Shamlal Salunke, was charged with murder, conspiracy, and offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOCA, alleged to have facilitated a contract killing by communicating with co‑accused and providing the scooter used in the crime. The prosecution relied on …

SWAPNIL PUNDLIK MADHAVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Swapnil Pundlik Madhavi, was arrested in connection with a murder (IPC s.302 read with s.34) allegedly committed by a group of five accused. The prosecution alleged that the victim's wife and her co-accused conspired to kill the victim, and the applicant was identified by the victim's …

MRS. APARNA PANDURANG JAMBHALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Aparna Pandurang Jambhale, filed an interim application seeking to place on record a vakalatnama of a new advocate, Shri Darshan Juikar, after the earlier advocate ceased to be on record. The respondent State, represented by Ms. Veera S. Shinde, opposed the application. The court …

JYOTI YUVRAJ DAWARE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The appellants, Jyoti Yuvraj Daware & Anr., filed Criminal Appeal No. 1289 of 2022 before the High Court of Bombay, challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. The matter was heard by Justice R. M. Joshi, with Mr. S.S. Ghag appearing for the respondent State and no counsel representing the …

Jeewan Singh Mehra etcversusJyoti Kumari

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicants, Jeewan Singh Mehra and Rekha Mehra, filed revision applications (Nos. 580 and 618 of 2024) against Jyoti Kumari and the State of Maharashtra in the Bombay High Court. During the proceedings, the parties reached a settlement of their disputes. Both sides, through their counsel, …

NARESH DATTU NAIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Naresh Dattu Naik filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The trial court had already granted him bail on 22 December 2025, and a copy of that order was produced. The learned advocate for the State, Smt. Madhavi H. Mhatre, highlighted the existence of the prior bail order. The …

PRADEEP DSOUZAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pradeep D’Souza, filed an interim application seeking restoration of his Criminal Writ Petition No. 2255 of 2022, which had been dismissed on 10 September 2025 for non‑appearance. The applicant’s counsel explained that the non‑appearance was a bona‑fide mistake by the advocate and …

DEEPAK SHIVRAM MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Deepak Shivram Mane, who is charged under Sections 137(2) and 64(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting …

PRAVIN VASANTRAO TIKKASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pravin Vasantrao Tikkas, filed an interim application seeking restoration of a criminal application that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. The respondent was the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel submitted arguments and reasons for why the dismissal should be set …

ANIRUDHA ADITYANARAYAN UPADHYAYversusPRABHA ANIRUDHA UPADHYAY

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Anirudha Upadhyay, filed a writ petition under Article 227 challenging a Family Court order dated 25 April 2025 that dismissed his wife's application for direction to pay the EMI on a flat and partially allowed her maintenance application by ordering interim maintenance of Rs 5,000 …

FAIROZA AKIL ARAIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Fairoza Akil Arai, had filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, the applicant sought leave to withdraw the application. The court considered whether it could grant such leave. Exercising its discretion, the court allowed the withdrawal. …

DHARAMVEER P. SACHDEVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Mr. Dhar filed a criminal petition (No. 143 of 2016) before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and an additional respondent. The petition was heard by a bench comprising Justice A.S. Gadkari and Justice Shyam C. Chandak on 24 January 2024. The court examined the …

M/S. SUNSHINE BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERSversusHDFC BANK LIMITED AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Laxmi (Sunshine Builders), filed a writ petition challenging a DRAT order that directed it to deposit Rs. 125 crore as a pre‑deposit under Section 18(1) of the SARFAESI Act. The petitioner argued it was not a borrower or mortgagor and therefore not liable to deposit. The respondents …

VINAYAK ASHISH CO-OP. HSG. SOC. LTD.versusPOONAM NITESH RAIKUNDALIYA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Vinayak Ashish Co-operative Hsg Society Ltd, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the scheduled hearing, nor had any appearance been made on any prior occasion. The Court noted the absence of representation and …

KIRTI KUMAR MANGALDAS SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Kirti Kumar Mangaldas Shah filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. seeking to quash FIR No. 163 of 2017, which alleged offences under IPC sections 465, 466, 468, 471 and 420. The State of Maharashtra, through its A.P.P., informed the Court that an A‑Summary report had been …

RADHA MADHAV KAMATHversusM/S. TRIMURTI BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Radha Madhav Kamath, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court against M/s. Trimurti Builders and Developers and others. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, …

MR. PADAMSHI KALYANJI GAJRAversusM/S. SAINATH KHARBAV DEVELOPERS LLP

Disposed Off

The petition filed by Padamshi Kalyanji Gajra sought the appointment of an arbitrator to resolve a dispute with Sainath Kharbav Developers LLP. The court noted that two respondents were absent when the matter was first listed, leading to procedural delays. After hearing the parties, they agreed to …

GAURAV CHANDRABHAN KHALDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Gaurav Chandrabhan Khalde, filed an interim bail application seeking relaxation of condition No. (iii) of a bail order dated 17-11-2025, which restricted his movement. He argued that he needed to travel to attend his brother's marriage scheduled for 26-02-2026. The intervenor …

HYBRID FINANCIAL SERVICES LTDversusM/S. ELBEE SERVICES LTD AND ORS

Disposed Off

Hybrid Financial Services Ltd. appealed against M/s. Elbee Services Ltd. and others. The appellant sought leave to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran. The High Court …

MaharashtraversusAnand Vasudeo Chavan and Anr

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra filed an interim application seeking condonation of a delay of one year and 173 days to file an appeal against a Special Judge's order that acquitted the accused of IPC offences but convicted him under Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, sentencing him to seven years' …

MR. ARIF SAYYED SHAIKHversusKALPANA NANDKUMAR KENI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Mr. Arif Sayyed Shaikh, filed an appeal against the order dated 2023. The appellant's counsel sought leave to withdraw the appeal. The Court granted the request, dismissing the appeal as withdrawn. Consequently, the interim application filed in the same proceedings was also disposed …

I HEART PROPERTIES PVT LTDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, I Heart Properties Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition challenging an order of the State Tax Officer, Raigad Division, Navi Mumbai. The State Tax Officer subsequently withdrew the impugned order, and communicated this withdrawal to the petitioner on 27 January 2026. The petitioner then …

VINOD NAGREKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vinod Nagrekar, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution read with Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Session Case No. 1422/2025) arising from FIR No. 0164 of 2025. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested leave to withdraw …

TJSB SAHAKARI BANK LTD.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, cooperative banks under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, challenged a finding of the Revisional Authority that Section 154(2A) of the Act does not bar a revision against an attachment order issued under sub‑rule 11 of Rule 107. They argued that such a finding, if treated …

SOMNATH RAMHARI GAWADE AND ORSversusDILIP SHIVRAM NAGARE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Somnath Ramhari Gawade and others, filed a writ petition challenging a District Judge's order that refused an ex‑parte ad‑interim injunction while a Miscellaneous Civil Appeal was pending. The underlying dispute concerned a Tahsildar's order under Section 143 of the Maharashtra Land …

LUCKY @ LOHIT BHAUSAHEB THAKARE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Lucky alias Lohit Bhausaheb Thakare and others, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. After filing, they surrendered and moved the Court for permission to withdraw the appeal. The sole issue before the Court was whether an appeal could be withdrawn after the …

AMANUL EKRAMUL ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Shabnoor Ayub, sought membership in a cooperative housing society based on a conveyance deed for a basement and parking area. The Appellate Authority granted membership, but the Revisional Authority set aside that order, holding that the premises did not qualify as a “flat” under …

PRAKASH MANGAL KAMBEREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Prakash Mangal Kambere, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a writ of mandamus directing the police to register an FIR based on his complaints regarding alleged forged sale deeds of ancestral property. He alleged that family members had altered revenue records and executed …

MAHESH MANGAL GHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Mahesh Mangal Ghare, sought a writ of mandamus directing the police to register an FIR based on his complaints concerning alleged forgery and collusion by certain respondents in altering land revenue records. He also requested an independent investigation, preservation of records, …

ARUL SOMKUWAR AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The petitioners, college students, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking quash of FIR No. 41 of 2026 registered for offences under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66E of the IT Act. The …

PANDURANG MAHADEV RAMPUREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant filed a criminal application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking quash of FIR No. 529 of 2025 and charge‑sheet No. 1940 of 2025 pending before the JMFC Cantonment Court, Pune. The applicant and Respondent No. 2 had amicably settled the dispute, and the …

SHAHBAJ MEHBOOB KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Shahbaj Mehboob Khan applied for bail before the Bombay High Court. The State of Maharashtra, through counsel, informed that the charge-sheet would be filed within 15 days. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail petition …

SANTOSH UTTAMRAO UPAREversusCHIEF GENERAL MANAGER HRD DEPT. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Santosh Upare, was initially denied permission to appear in person by a committee report but the High Court later allowed him to do so on the condition of proper conduct. After hearing the petition, the Court admitted the writ petition and refused interim relief. The petitioner …

KRISHNARAO RAOSAHEB THAKARE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellants, Krishnarao Raosaheb Thakare & Ors, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. While the appeal was pending, they surrendered, rendering the appeal infructuous. Their counsel sought leave of the court to withdraw the appeal. The court granted the leave and dismissed the …

GURU BAKSHISH KOHLI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants, Guru Bakshish Kohli and others, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay. The learned counsel for the applicants stated that both the petitioner and Respondent No.2 had deposited the amount as required by the Court's order dated 2 February 2026. The Court accepted …

ASHOK SANJEEV SHETTYversusTHE STAE OF MAHARASHTRA THRO. HOME DEPARTMENT

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ashok Sanjeev Shetty, challenged an order dated 27 January 2026 that suspended his entertainment licence for operating an orchestra for 15 days, effective from 29 January 2026. He argued that he had filed an appeal on the same day, but the appellate authority had not yet heard it, …

FAHIM ASLAM SHAIKH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Fahim Aslam Shaikh and another, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking quash of FIR No. 193/2023 and charge‑sheet PW/3259/2024 relating to offences under IPC sections 323, 498A, 406, 504, 506 and …

NARESH GANESH DALVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Naresh Ganesh Dalvi filed a criminal bail application (No. 3845 of 2025) before the High Court of Bombay. An order was passed on 13 January 2026 regarding the bail. The applicant subsequently filed an interim application (No. 336 of 2026) seeking modification of that order. The court heard counsel …

GOVIND MADHAV UPASEversusDATTATRAY MADHAV HABBU AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicant, Govind Madhav Upase, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment with a compensation order of ₹50,000. He appealed the conviction, but the appeal was dismissed, and the sentence upheld by the Additional …

NABALA EDITH D/O BATE LAWRENCEversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nabala Edith, filed a bail application in a criminal case where she has been in custody since October 2023 and charges were framed in January 2025. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application, citing that a co-accused's bail application had been allowed …

VARSHA MADHUKAR BHANDARKARversusAPURWA KASHINATH DIGHAWKAR AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Varsha Madhukar Bhandarkar appealed against Apurwa Kashinath Dighawkar and another in a criminal matter. The appellant, through counsel, sought leave to withdraw the appeal and instead file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. A. …

KALPANA PREMANAND NAYAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kalpana Premanand Nayak, filed writ petition No.11082 of 2023 before the Bombay High Court seeking direction regarding a pending appeal before the Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner/Appellate Authority dated 14 February 2022. The petition alleged long pendency and asked …

M/S. ABHISHEK IMPEX PVT. LTD THR. AUTHORISED PRASHANT KUMAR PATNAIK AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ASST. COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

M/s. Abhishek Impex Private Limited and another filed Writ Petition No. 14368 of 2023 before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners did not appear before the Court on any of the occasions scheduled for hearing. No counsel appeared on …

CHANDEVDAS RAMANAND DASversusTHE UNION TERRITORY OF DAMAN AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Chandevdas Ramanand Das, was convicted by the Sessions Court for rape under Sections 376(f) and 376(i) of the Indian Penal Code and for sexual assault of a child under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The victim, a seven‑year‑old girl, …

SHRADDHA GANESH PASALKARversusGOPINATH KRISHNA PASALKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shraddha Ganesh Pasalkar, filed a praecipe seeking correction of a clerical error in the Court's order dated 2 February 2026. The error involved the word "interim" in line 6 of paragraph 1, which the petitioner requested to be read as "impugned". The Court exercised its inherent …

SHILPA STOCK BROKER PVT. LTDversusROHIDAS MANOHAR JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

Shilpa Stock Broker Pvt Ltd filed multiple criminal appeals before the Bombay High Court against Rohidas Manohar Jadhav and another. The appellant sought leave to withdraw all the appeals and obtain liberty to file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in …

MAHESH @ PAPPU KISAN KONDHAKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mahesh @ Pappu Kisan Kondhakar, who is charged under Sections 109, 118(2), 352, 351(2), 351(3) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly assaulting a deceased with an iron rod intending to kill him. The prosecution …

SANDIP SUBHASHRAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sandip Subhashrao Deshmukh, was charged under IPC sections 420, 406, 409, 465, 467, 468 and 471 for allegedly taking money from customers as an agent of an insurance company, misappropriating it and forging documents. The applicant contended that he had returned the entire amount to …

MR. RAMESH D. PATEL @ GRAMIversusTHE MUMBAI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ramesh D. Patel, sought revival of interim relief that had been vacated by an order dated 23 December 2025 in his dispute with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation over an alleged illegal structure under Section 351 of the MMC Act. The Court asked the appellant to produce a speaking order …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD AND ANRversusSHRI BECHAN PRASAD MAURYA AND ORS

Dismissed

The High Court considered an appeal by New India Assurance Ltd under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act challenging a tribunal award of Rs 4,71,000 in a death claim. The insurer argued that the insurance policy was not genuine and that it had been denied a hearing, seeking to set aside the award. …

PRAFULLA MAHADEV MAHANGARE AND ORS.versusCOLLECTOR OF STAMPS PUNE RURAL AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a writ petition challenging the demand for deficit stamp duty. They subsequently paid the outstanding stamp duty, rendering the subject matter of the petition moot. The petitioners argued that there was nothing left for the court to consider. The court accepted that the …

GURVISH JAYANTILAL MODIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a report under Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against respondents No.2 and No.3, indicating that the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence. The applicant, Gurvish Jayantilal Modi, sought cancellation of the anticipatory bail previously granted to the …

CHNDRAKANT K. MOREversusPUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

Chandrakant More filed a writ petition against Pune Municipal Corporation and others. The petitioner, through counsel Omkar Nagvekar and Ms. Prabha Badadare, sought leave to withdraw the petition. The High Court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was dismissed as withdrawn.

SMT. DAMINI MAHENDRA PATALE (PATEL) AND ORS. NO. 1 FOR HERSELF AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF 2 TO 5versusTHE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD THRANSPORT CORPORATION

Dismissed

The appellants, Smt. Damini Mahendra Patale and others, filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court against the Divisional Controller, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Nashik. No counsel appeared for the appellants on the scheduled hearing date. The court observed that the appellants …

MR. RAMESH NAGESH PARSEKARversusSAMEER FAZLE KADAR KHAN AND ANR

Dismissed

The appellant, Ramesh Nagesh Parsekar, appealed an order (No. 214 of 2018) in the Bombay High Court. The Registry noted that while the appeal from the order had been disposed of, a related civil application remained pending. The Court held that the order should be read to include that any civil …

KANCHAN DEVI KOTHARI AND ANR.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Kanchan Devi Kothari & Anr, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioners failed to appear for hearing on multiple occasions, including on 26 July 2017, 23 August 2017, and again on 2 February 2026. The court noted that the petitioners had not been present when …

AVINASH DNYANOBA BAKALIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Avinash Dnyanoba Bakalikar, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, relating to an alleged fraud of Rs.19.80 lakh. The prosecution alleged that the …

DOST MOHAMMED YAAR MOHAMMED MOMIN.versusTHE SENIOR POLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition (No. 2826 of 2014) was filed by Dost Mohammed Yaar and Mohammed Momin against the Senior Police Inspector and others. The petitioners failed to appear for the hearing on the scheduled date, and no further steps were taken to advance the petition after the earlier hearing on 4 …

SYNDICATE BANKversusM/S HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay admitted the criminal appeal filed by Syndicate Bank against M/s. Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd. The Court directed the trial court to comply with Section 390 of the Criminal Procedure Code by issuing notices to respondents No.2 to No.7, requiring them to appear …

KALAMUDDIN MOHAMMAD ISTEYAR ANSARI @ KOAILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant was convicted for raping a five‑year‑old girl by inserting his private part into her mouth, an offence under Section 376 of the IPC and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment, a fine and compensation, …

GULAB GAJANAN THOPATEversusPARBHAKAR DADASO YADAV AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a July 2022 order of the Civil Judge, Junior Division, Saswad, which rejected their applications to bring the legal heirs of a deceased plaintiff on record, to set aside an abatement, and to condone delay in seeking that set‑aside. The plaintiff had died in December 2016 …

ARUNA PRADEEP RATHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Aruna Pradeep Rathi filed a complaint against ten respondents alleging offences under IPC sections 465, 467, 468, 474, 409 read with 120B. The Metropolitan Magistrate took cognizance, ordered a police investigation under Section 202 of the CrPC, and later received a police report confirming the …

MAYUR DATTATRAYA NAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mayur Dattatraya Nagare, was charged with murder under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for allegedly strangling a woman with whom he had an extra‑marital affair. The prosecution’s case relied solely on circumstantial evidence, and the accused had been in custody …

YUSUF JAMAL DAYATAR AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Yusuf Jamal Dayatar and others, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court after being acquitted in the criminal proceedings against them. They sought relief despite the acquittal, arguing that the petition remained viable. The Court examined whether a petition becomes moot when …

SHIV CHHATRAPATI SRA CHS LTD.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a slum rehabilitation cooperative, sought mandamus directing the State of Maharashtra and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to redevelop specific lands and pay transit rent owed since 2015. The Court noted the grievance stemmed from the developer's termination and non‑payment …

THE GR. BOMBAY CO.OP. BANK LTD.versusMR. MAHESH NANAJI BHANUSHALI AND ORS

Rule Made Absolute

The petitioner, The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Ltd., challenged an attachment order issued by a Special Recovery Officer under sub‑rule (19) of Rule 107 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 1961. The respondents had earlier obtained a stay on the attachment order through a revision …

DNYANDEO VITTHAL PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dnyandeo Vitthal Pawar, filed an interim application seeking relaxation of two bail conditions imposed by the Bombay High Court on 13 February 2025. Condition (iii) prohibited him from entering Pune District except for court appearances, and condition (iv) required him to report to …

M/S. ARIHANT DEVELOPERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Arihant Developers, challenged a deemed conveyance order issued by the Competent Authority under Section 11(3) of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, arguing that construction of the project was incomplete and that the order improperly granted rights over a portion of the land. A …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGOUTAM SUNIL DUTTA

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal revision application (No. 653 of 2007) against Goutam Sunil Dutta. The applicant’s counsel informed the court that the dispute between the complainant and the accused had been amicably settled, and the proceedings had already been quashed by an order dated 8 …

ANSHU RAMESHCHANDRA DHURIAversusSLUM REHABILITATION AUTH.( CO-OP SOC.) AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, claiming ownership of a building on land declared as a slum, challenged the registration of a Slum Rehabilitation Authority cooperative society. He argued that because his father owned the structure, the society could not be registered. The court noted that the petitioner was not …

SUN-UP INDIA ENGINEERING INDUSTRIESversusEMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

Disposed Off

Sun-Up India Engineering Industries appealed against Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) alleging a contribution liability. The respondent contended that the contribution due had already been recovered, rendering the appeal moot. The appellant further informed the court that its proprietor …

SUNDAY CHUKWADI EDEHversusUNION OFINDIAN AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sunday Chukwudi Edeh, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The prosecution indicated that two witnesses had already been examined and about ten more would be examined, with the …

SEEMA AMBADAS HUNDEKAR ALIAS MRS. SEEMA RAJU GUNJALversusMEHMOOD MEHENDI KHAN

Disposed Off

The applicant, Seema Ambadas Hundekar, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 53‑day delay in filing a civil revision application. The High Court had previously issued notice to the respondent, Mehmood Mehendi Khan, on 30 September 2024, which was served, but the respondent failed to …

Deepak Balakrishna SalveversusThe state of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicants filed an interim application seeking correction of the order dated 02.02.2026, wherein the name of the advocate for Respondent No.2 was omitted. The Court examined the praecipe and noted the omission. It held that the order must accurately reflect the appearance of counsel and …

JINISH VINAY JOSHI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Jinish Vinay Joshi and others, filed a criminal application seeking relief. Their counsel, Ms. Sonal V. Parab with Swati Singh on behalf of Rajeev Sawant & Associates, applied for leave to withdraw the application while requesting liberty to file discharge applications before the …

SHRI NAMDEO V. SANASversusTHE INDIAN HOTELS COMPANY LIMITED AND OTHER

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard four Letters Patent Appeals arising from two writ petitions filed in 1996 between The Indian Hotels Company Limited and Namdev V. Sanas & Others. Two appeals were filed by the hotel company and two by the respondents. The parties presented a settlement agreement, signed …

SHAMBHURAJE BABANRAO WABLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, a City Survey Officer, was charged under several IPC sections for alleged tampering of city survey maps, though he claims to be a whistle‑blower who reported the irregularities. A departmental enquiry exonerated him, and the prosecution’s case only alleged that he failed to verify …

MEDHA SANTOSH SURVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, mother of the accused Swapnil Surve, sought discharge in a dowry‑related case where the deceased Shobhana Surti allegedly committed suicide after being denied entry into her matrimonial home due to a Rs.25 lakh dowry demand. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 304B, 498A, 306 and …

SANTOSH MOHAN RAJPUTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Santosh Mohan Rajput filed a writ petition seeking furlough leave for the year 2024. The petitioner’s wife declined to act as surety for his release, as recorded in an affidavit. The court noted that the period for which furlough was sought had already lapsed. Accordingly, the court held that the …

SAMIR CHAITANYA BISWASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Samir C. Biswas, was arrested for murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code in a case arising from a dispute with a co‑worker. The prosecution’s case relied on circumstantial evidence and an alleged extra‑judicial confession, while the defence argued that the evidence was …

PANKAJ BAPU BACHHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant was convicted under Section 354A of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly pressing the breast and kissing a minor victim on 20-21 July 2021. The prosecution relied primarily on the victim's testimony, her statement under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C., and documentary …

WAHEED AKHTAR ANSARIversusFATIMA R ZAKARIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought to bring the legal heirs of the deceased petitioner onto the record in a contempt petition. The application was filed after a delay of one year, seven months and seven days. The Court examined whether such delay warranted condonation. It held that the reasons provided …

CHINTAMAN PANDURAN ADHIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Tejas Madhukar Desale filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. An intervenor filed Interim Application No. 3750 of 2025 seeking permission to intervene in the bail proceedings. The Court, after considering the intervenor's request, allowed the intervention and disposed of the interim …

PRAMILA SUMAN SINGHversusTHE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION FOR GREATER MUMBAI AND ORS.

Allowed

The appellant sought restoration of an appeal that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 13 June 2025. The appellant explained that the non‑appearance was due to personal difficulty of the advocate, and filed an interim application on 28 January 2026 seeking condonation of delay. The court, …

DASHRATH VITTHAL SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dashrath Vitthal Shinde, had been granted bail by the Bombay High Court in a criminal bail application. The order dated 2 February 2026 mistakenly referred to "Crime No.3 of 2024" instead of the correct "Crime No.3 of 2023". The applicant sought correction of this clerical error. The …

NEERAJ SHITAL SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Neeraj Shital Shah, appealed against an order granting interim relief in a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The FIR alleged that the alleged offence occurred inside the appellant's cabin and was not heard by anyone else, i.e., …

AMOL VASANT MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Amol Vasant Mane applied for regular bail in a murder case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4(25) of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Mane and co‑accused killed a private money‑lender over a Rs. 15‑lakh financial dispute, relying on …

RAVINDRA SHANKAR MOHIREversusMANILAL NANJI SHAH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ravindra Shankar Mohire, filed three civil revision applications challenging the dismissal of his delay‑condonation applications and the effect of consent terms entered in appeals of inter‑pleader suits. He argued that the consent terms were executed only between the original …

GULABRAO LAXMAN VALUNJversusREENA SANJAY MINZ AND ORS

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear in both the morning and afternoon sessions. As a result, the court kept the matter pending and subsequently dismissed the petition for want of prosecution. No substantive arguments or evidence were …

ISMAIL IMAM SHAIKH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicants, Ismail Imam Shaikh and another, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. Their counsel, Piyush Toshnival, sought leave to withdraw the application. The Court considered the request and found no impediment to allowing the withdrawal. Consequently, the Court …

BANDADADA @ RUDESH RAMESH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Bandadada alias Rudesh Ramesh Shinde, who is in jail, filed an interim application seeking condonation of delay in filing his criminal appeal. The State of Maharashtra opposed the application. The court considered the appellant's curtailed liberty and the interest of justice. It found …

KAMRAN MOHAMMED YUSUF ZARIWALA AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Kamran Mohammed Yusuf and others, filed a writ petition seeking the quash of criminal case No. 923/PW/2023 pending before the 69th Judicial Magistrate (First Class) at Mazgaon, Mumbai. The petition was filed on 3 December 2025, well after the commencement of trial proceedings, which …

APURVA JAYANTILAL SHAHversusALKA JAYANTILAL SHAH AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Apurva Jayantilal Shah, filed a writ petition challenging clauses 3 and 4 of an order that directed the execution court to act on a notice of motion filed by the respondents, who are judgment debtors. The petitioner argued that those directions were unnecessary and beyond the scope …

RAHUL @ CHANDRASHEKHAR SHIVAJI RAJGURUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rahul @ Chandrashekhar Shivaji Rajguru, was charged under Sections 395, 457 and 380 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly robbing gold and silver ornaments from a jewellery shop on 8 November 2023. He has been in custody for more than two years with no progress in the …

RESHMA AZIZ KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The applicant, Reshma Aziz Khan, filed Criminal Application No. 1694 of 2025 before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant, through counsel Harshad Eknathrao Palwe, sought leave to unconditionally withdraw the application. The State, represented by A.P.P. Tanveer G. Khan, did not oppose the …