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Judgments of 2026

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AJAY TRIVENI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ajay Triveni Chauhan, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The State counsel informed the court that the charge-sheet would be filed on or before 3 February 2026. On that basis, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the present bail application and to …

ABUHUZAIFA MAKALU BEG @ BABLUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Crime No. 829 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and co‑accused assaulted the first informant with a stick and knife, causing grievous …

JITENDRA SATYANARAYAN SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Jitendra Satyanarayan Singh, filed an application for leave to appeal (Pvt.) (ST.) No. 435 of 2022 before the Bombay High Court. No appearance was made by the applicant on the scheduled date of 6 January 2026, and the matter was listed for dismissal on 13 January 2026. The applicant …

ABU SAHANA MOHAMMAD MUSTFA KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, a scrap dealer, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a fraud case involving the loading of excess scrap material. The offence alleged under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 61(2) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, pertained to substituting a …

Sunil Dattaray PatilversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a defaulting borrower, filed a One Time Settlement (OTS) proposal after a Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) order required a 10% payment to consider the OTS. The bank rejected the OTS and issued a possession notice. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the bank to …

ANIL SOLOMON SINGH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mr. Anil Solomon Singh, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel expressed that the Court was not inclined to grant the bail. Consequently, the applicant sought to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. …

MOHAMMAD KHALID MUKHTAR AHMED SHIAKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Mohammad Khalid Mukhtar Ahmed Shaikh, was granted bail on 7 February 2023 with a condition prohibiting him from entering Bhiwandi taluka and the jurisdiction of Padgha Police Station until trial completion, except to attend scheduled court or police matters. He sought permission to …

SUNIL DEVNARAYAN SINGH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 294 of 2022 and a regular criminal complaint pending before a civil court, which alleged offences under sections 498‑A, 406, 323, 354 and 504 r/w 34 of the IPC. The complaint was filed by Respondent No. 2, Beauty Sunil Singh, who later executed a …

ANUSAYA DAGADU NAVSAREversusJ. D. ENGINEERING WORKS AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Anusaya Dagadu Navsare, filed an application for leave to appeal under Section 378(4) of the CrPC challenging an acquittal in a summary criminal case where the respondents were found not guilty of an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant, also the …

AU SMALL FINANCE BANK LIMITED AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, AU Small Finance Bank and its officials, challenged a magistrate’s order that issued criminal process against them under several IPC sections for an alleged fraudulent loan. The complainant claimed a loan was obtained using his and his wife’s signatures on a blank application, which …

TRAMBAK NATHA BHAGWATversusSHWETA TRAMBAK BHAGWAT

Allowed

The applicant, Trambak Natha Bhagwat, appealed a Family Court judgment that dismissed his petition for dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. The appeal, filed under Section 19 of the Family Court Act, 1984, was delayed by 155 days. The applicant sought condonation of this delay, …

SUBHASH MAHADEO SATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH SECRETARY AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Subhash Mahadeo Sathe filed a writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner later moved the court requesting permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue any other appropriate remedy. The respondents opposed the withdrawal. The Court …

SANTOSH DAHYA DHANGADA AND ORSversusCHAUNDKAVAR RAMVALLABH BAL BANG AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners sought leave to withdraw their criminal writ petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw unconditionally. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive issues on merits were addressed. The order was pronounced by Justices A.S. Gadkari and Shyam C. …

ASHRAF FIROZ SHAIKHversusDOST MOHAMMED GULAM MOHAMMAED ACHHWA

Dismissed

The petitioner, Ashraf Firoz Shaikh, challenged the validity of two orders—one dated 30 July 2024 directing him to pay interim compensation of Rs.13,000 per month for 52 months, and another dated 30 January 2025 confirming the same—issued by the Small Causes Court and the Trial Court. He alleged …

PARSHURAM LAXMAN RAVALELLUversusBABAN DADU KALE

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Parshuram Laxman Ravelalu, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. The Court scheduled a hearing for 13 January 2026 and warned that the petition would be dismissed if the petitioner failed to appear. On the scheduled date, neither the petitioner nor the respondent, …

ANIL AMBADAS UGHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Anil Ambadas Ughade, filed Criminal Revision Application No. 241 of 2008 challenging the disposal of Criminal Case No. 113 of 2007, which was pending before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Khalapur. The learned counsel for the applicant argued that the revision should be …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSMT. UMADEVI RAMESHWAR SINGH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.46,25,000 granted to the dependents of a deceased road accident victim, invoking Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The insurer contended that the Tribunal failed to consider the deceased's contributory …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSMT. UMADEVI RAMESHWAR SINGH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs. 46,25,000 granted to the claimants, alleging that the Tribunal failed to consider the deceased's contributory negligence and miscalculated compensation by using an incorrect income figure and an excessive …

VIJAY VASANT ANGNEversusCITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vijay Vasant Angane, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) enforce a public notice dated 17‑04‑2017, which called for removal of encroachments, including the petitioner’s structure. CIDCO argued that any boundary or …

DEEPAK K.DIALANIversusRAKESH SAJJAN SINGH LADWAL and ANR.

Dismissed

The criminal revision application filed in 2004 remained pending for over two decades without being circulated or listed. When finally listed on 12 January 2026, neither the applicant nor any counsel appeared. The court noted the prolonged inactivity and the applicant's failure to prosecute the …

RAHUL S/O SANJAY GAVHANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Rahul S/o Sanjay Gavhane filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. The counsel for the applicant submitted that the trial had concluded and the applicant had been acquitted. The court considered this submission and found that the bail application was no longer necessary. …

ANIL KUMAR KUNJBIHARI ALMAL AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicants, Anil Kumar Kunjbihari Almal and another, filed a criminal revision seeking to quash the Sessions Court's order dated 8 June 2007 which granted them limited anticipatory bail. They also requested that the protective relief be continued until the final adjudication of the proceedings. …

AXIS BANK LIMITED THROUGH PRAKASH RAOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Axis Bank Limited, the original complainant and victim, filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal the acquittal of the State of Maharashtra under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant argued that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in …

VARIA PARAMBIL KUTTANversusENGINEER COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a former foreman of the respondent partnership firm, occupied a flat provided as a service tenant and refused to vacate after his employment ended in 2007. The respondent filed an eviction suit under Section 16(1)(f) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, and the petitioner …

P. J. VERGHESE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition but failed to appear for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after November 20, 2013. The court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in pursuing the petition. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for …

SANGITA BHIKAJI MASAGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sangita Bhikaji Masage, challenged the rejection of her claim to belong to the Thakar Scheduled Tribe by the Caste Scrutiny Committee. The High Court had dismissed her writ petition, but the Supreme Court partially allowed her appeal, setting aside the High Court's order and …

DINKAR NAMDEV WALKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants were accused of assaulting the informant and his family during a land dispute, with charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code including assault, criminal intimidation and rioting. The prosecution filed a charge‑sheet on 15 February 2025, and the applicants sought …

WP/2930/1996 of SMT. BANSADEVI WD/O.RAJNARAYAN BACHHANSINGH Vs

Disposed Off

The writ petition, originally filed in 1996 by Smt. Bansadevi, remained pending in the Bombay High Court for decades. The Court's Case Information System indicated the matter as pending, but the Registry could not locate any records of the proceedings. On 29 September 2025, the Registry issued a …

BAPU B. MURADEversusBALWANT D. KHALKAR and ORS.

Disposed Off

The writ petition filed in 1996 remained pending and could not be located in the Court's records. The Registry issued a notice on 29 September 2025, publishing a list of under‑search matters and requesting the advocates to confirm the status of the petition and provide a copy if it was still …

ANKUSH GULAB DHULE KARATE @ LANGADYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Ankush Gulab Dhule Karate, the applicant, filed a criminal bail application and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if the trial showed no substantive progress after six months. The learned counsel for the applicant made this request before the High Court. The …

ROHIT BALU KAJALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rohit Balu Kajale, was arrested after a police raid recovered 20.68 kg of mephedrone from his residence, leading to charges under Sections 8(c) and 22(b) of the NDPS Act. He had been in custody for about 11 months with a charge‑sheet filed and claimed no prior criminal record, while …

SMT. CHANDADEVI CHOUDHARYversusM/S. STATE TRADING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a group of civil revision applications filed by several landlords against State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. (STC) seeking higher mesne profits for premises on the 6th floor of Maker Chamber No. IV, Nariman Point. The trial court had awarded Rs 12 per sq ft per month, …

M/S. ANNAPURNA PROPERTIESversusM/S. STATE TRADING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a group of civil revision applications filed by several landlords against State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. (STC) seeking higher mesne profits for premises on the 6th floor of Maker Chamber No. IV, Nariman Point. The trial court had awarded Rs 12 per sq ft per month, …

SMT.LALITA DEVI JAJODIAversusM/S. STATE TRADING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a group of civil revision applications filed by several landlords against State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. (STC) seeking higher mesne profits for premises on the 6th floor of Maker Chamber No. IV, Nariman Point. The trial court had awarded Rs 12 per sq ft per month, …

VISHNU PRAHLAD JADHAV AND ORSversusKOMAL VISHNU JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. Their counsel, Mr. Anilkumar Patil, on their instructions, applied for unconditional withdrawal of the petition. The court considered the request and exercised its discretion to permit the withdrawal. No substantive …

VISHWAS BHIKAJI REDKAR (SINCE DECD.) THROUGH LRS.versusNARAYAN GOPINATH PATIL

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed an application to bring on record the legal heirs of deceased petitioner No.3, who died a bachelor. The application was filed after a delay, and the petitioners sought condonation of that delay. The court examined the circumstances, noting that petitioners Nos.2a to 2c were …

SUMEET DATTATRAY PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner Satish Sangar challenged the cancellation of his Scheduled Tribe (Thakur) caste certificate by the Caste Scrutiny Committee, arguing that the committee improperly required an "affinity test". The Supreme Court had earlier set aside the High Court’s order and remanded the matter for …

ARVIND D. DESAI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The revision application filed by Arvind D. Desai and BS Pushkar challenged a Metropolitan Magistrate's order accepting a ‘C’ summary report and directing further investigation. The original complainant, Suhas S. Kinjavdekar, had earlier obtained a partial relief from the Additional Sessions Judge …

SHRI. RAJENDRA SUDAM GANGURDEversusSHRI. SIDDIK KHAN AHMED KHAN AND ANR.

Partly Allowed

The appellant, Rajendra Sudam Gangurde, appealed a tribunal award of Rs.12,29,230 for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, seeking enhancement of compensation for loss of earnings and an artificial limb. He proved he ran a typing institution and, due to an above‑elbow arm loss, suffered …

SURAJ RAMBHAVAN JAYSWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, convicted under IPC sections 302, 392, 394, 397 read with 34, had been in custody for over 11 years and sought suspension of his sentence and release on bail pending his appeal. The High Court noted that the appellant’s appeal was unlikely to be heard soon and relied on Supreme Court …

AMOL SUDHAKAR GAWALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Amol Sudhakar Gawali was charged under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for outraging the modesty of an eight‑year‑old girl. He had been in custody for over a year with no significant progress in the trial. …

IYYAPAN GOPALKRISHNAN IYERversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR CHIEF SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Iyyapan Gopalkrishnan Iyer, filed a writ petition challenging a judgment dated 1 April 2025 that upheld a trial court order rejecting an application for status quo. The High Court expressed its disinclination to entertain the petition and the petitioner’s counsel sought leave to …

MANGAL GAURANG SHUKLA VAIDYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Mangal Gaurang Shukla Vaidya, convicted in a criminal matter, sought to file an appeal against the conviction but missed the statutory deadline by four days. He filed an interim application seeking condonation of the delay, alleging sufficient cause for the lapse. The court examined the application …

MIRABAI LAXMAN KUVARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mirabai Laxman Kuvar, a 60‑year‑old woman with no prior record, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Crime No.79 of 2025) where she is alleged to have assaulted the deceased with a wooden rod alongside a juvenile co‑accused. The prosecution argued that she might abscond or intimidate the first …

SIDDHESH KHANDU TANPUREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Siddhesh Khandu Tanpure, was charged in Crime No.311 of 2024 for assault with intent to kill under IPC sections 307, 504 and 506 read with section 34. He had been in custody for one year and six months with no progress in the trial, while co‑accused with similar charges had been …

AKASH BHASKAR DARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Akash Bhaskar Darade, was charged in Crime No.09 of 2023 for kidnapping a minor and demanding ransom, alleged to have committed offences under IPC sections 363, 364A, 387 read with 34. He is an engineering student with no prior record but has been in custody for over three years with …

M/S. SULPHUR MILLS LTD.versusKAMIREDDY MURALI REDDY S/O. SUBRAMANYAN AND ANR

Disposed Off

M/s. Sulphur Mills Ltd., the original complainant and victim, filed an application for leave to appeal under Section 378(4) of the CrPC challenging the Metropolitan Magistrate's acquittal in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in …

MAHENDRA @ ANKIT PRATP GYANENDRA SINHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mahendra @ Ankit Pratp Gyanendra Sinh was charged under IPC Sections 394, 397 read with Section 34 for a robbery on 2 August 2022. He had been in custody for over three years with no significant progress in the trial. The prosecution argued that he was a habitual offender, not a resident of …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusROHIT RAM HILAM AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the order passed by the trial court in the case of Rohit Ram Hilam (ALS/41/2025). The High Court examined whether there were arguable questions of law or fact that warranted a further appeal. After reviewing the submissions of …

RAMESHWAR @ MONYA SUBHASH MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rameshwar @ Monya Subhash More, was charged in Crime No.80 of 2024 for multiple offences including attempt to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and rioting, as well as violations under the Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act, Maharashtra Police Act and the Maharashtra Control …

AVINASH BANDU PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Avinash Bandu Pawar, filed a criminal bail application and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if the trial showed no substantive progress after six months. The court considered the applicant's counsel's submission and allowed the withdrawal of …

DEEPAK CHANBIR DAHIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The applicant, Deepak Chanbir Dahiya, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay. While present in court, the applicant, through counsel, sought to withdraw the application unconditionally. The issue before the court was whether the applicant could be permitted to withdraw the …

BANK OF BARODA (OLD DENA BANK)versusJAYES THAKORBHAI DESAI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard a writ petition filed by Bank of Baroda (Old Dena Bank) challenging an order of the Small Causes Court that dismissed a Marji application seeking condonation of an 83‑day delay. The petitioners argued the order was illegal, while the respondents consented to its quashal …

SALMA JABIR ALI KHATOONversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Salma Jabir Ali Khatoon, was arrested for alleged involvement as an agent in prostitution, charged under Section 143(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 5 of the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956. She had been in custody for over nine months with no trial …

HEMANT JAYANTIBHAI PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Hemant Jayantibhai Patel, was arrested as accused No.19 in a drug‑related case involving 26 persons, based solely on statements of co‑accused and a witness that he facilitated a cash transfer of Rs.30 lakh as an Angadia. No narcotic contraband or other material linking him to the …

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.,versusBHUSHAN SURESH SONAR AND ANR.

Partly Allowed

The High Court heard two appeals arising from the same motor accident compensation award. The insurer (HDFC Ergo GIC) appealed on the ground that the driver of the offending vehicle did not possess a valid licence, alleging a fake licence defence, while the claimant (Bhushan Suresh Sonar) sought …

DILIP PRABHAKAR KUDALKAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Arun N. Ambekar filed Interim Application No. 4612 of 2022 seeking to withdraw Rs.45 lakhs (plus interest) that had been deposited under Interim Application No. 3961 of 2023, pursuant to the Court's order dated 18 November 2021 in Anticipatory Bail Application No. 1055 of 2021. The State of …

RANI DURAIRAJ PERINABAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The High Court considered the bail application of Rani Durairaj Perinaba, accused of offences under Sections 420, 409, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120‑B IPC for forging documents to obtain an overdraft loan. The applicant had been denied bail by the Judicial Magistrate, while all co‑accused, including …

AKSHAY SANJAY NIGADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Akshay Sanjay Nigade, filed an interim application seeking relaxation of specific bail conditions imposed by the Bombay High Court on 2 August 2024. The bail order, delivered by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, contained several conditions, including those labeled (b) and (d). The applicant …

SANDEEP BHANUDAS KOTKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The appellants in three related criminal appeals filed several interim applications seeking procedural relief, including the addition of the passport authority as a party, permission to withdraw an application, and permission to travel for personal reasons. The Court examined whether the passport …

HEMANT JAGANNATH RAJWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. SECRETARY AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Hemant Jagannath Rajwade, filed a writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. He later applied to the High Court for leave to withdraw the petition and to be permitted to pursue his grievance before the competent authority constituted under …

POOJA DILIP SETHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bharat Navinchandra Gala, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 978 of 2024) before the Bombay High Court. The applicant sought leave to implead the first informant as a party respondent to the bail application. The Court granted the leave, directing that the necessary amendment …

YASEEN DOST KHAN AND ORS.versusAJIT DEVELOPERS PVT.LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed Review Petition No. 35352 of 2025 seeking a review of the High Court's judgment dated 21 February 2025 in First Appeal No. 1841 of 2024. They engaged new counsel and raised fresh arguments concerning delay, readiness and willingness, and a third‑party claim, which were not …

JITENDRA UTTAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court noted a clerical mistake in the bail application order dated 13 January 2026 where the case reference number was incorrectly recorded as ‘255/2022’ instead of the correct ‘252/2022’. The matter was placed before the court for correction upon request by the Department. The court …

JAYANT MANIKLAL LUNAWATversusTHE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Jayant Maniklal Lunawat, filed Writ Petition No. 17297 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the Minister of Urban Development. On 12 January 2026, the petitioner's counsel submitted a precept indicating the petitioner's desire to withdraw the petition. The …

HUSSEIN MUZAFAR RAJANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Hussein Muzafar Rajani, filed a bail application (No. 2454 of 2021) before the Bombay High Court. During the interim hearing, the State counsel informed the court that the prosecution would not examine any witness and the matter was fixed for final hearing on 21 January 2026. The …

HARIOM PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusUNION OF INDIA

Disposed Off

Hariom Projects Private Limited filed an arbitration appeal against the Union of India and others, seeking appointment of an arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from their agreement. The High Court, after hearing the parties, directed that the status quo be maintained for two weeks and that the …

Abhishek Vinay SinghversusRamchandra Kharpuriya

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed an arbitration petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking the appointment of an arbitrator for disputes arising under a sale agreement dated 3 January 2021. The arbitration agreement was invoked on 25 September 2025, and the respondent did …

SOMA SUNDARAM MAYAVAN ARJUNversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, on 13 January 2026, considered an interim application filed by the applicant, who had been granted bail on 16 July 2025 with a condition to furnish a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 backed by sureties. The applicant’s counsel argued that the applicant’s relatives could not find …

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAIversusSUNIL JUGALKISHORE ANANDPARA

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

The appellant filed an appeal against a sole respondent who had not been served. The Registrar noted that the Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960 require steps to be taken to issue fresh notices or provide postal stamps within a prescribed period, failing which the matter may be dismissed …

AKSHAY NARENDRA PUNEKARversusSAMRADHNYA AKSHAY PUNEKAR AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking recall and setting aside of the order dated 11 November 2025, which had dismissed Criminal Writ Petition No.2920 of 2024 on the ground of non‑prosecution. The court examined the grounds raised in the interim application and found merit in the relief …

VIJAY MUNJAJI GEJAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vijay Munjaji Gejage, was arrested in connection with an alleged unlawful assembly that attacked Raju with sickles on 24 December 2024, invoking multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. The …

GAYATRI BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS AND ANRversusAKBAR ISMAIL SHAIKH AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Gayatri Builders, challenged a May 9, 2024 order of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Nashik that allowed the respondents to amend their plaint to include a prayer that any compensation arising from acquisition of the suit property would not be payable to certain defendants. The …

SOHEL GAFFAR MAHIDAversusUnion of India

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sohel Gaffar Mahida, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. He later sought the court's permission to withdraw that bail application. The learned counsel for the applicant, Aryan Kotwal, made the request. The court, after considering the request, granted permission to …

SHRINIWAS RAMA KULKARNI AND ORSversusMAHESH NIVRUTTI GAWALI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who claim ownership of a property in Thane, filed a suit for declaration of title and possession against defendants who had allegedly encroached on the land. Respondents Nos.21‑42 applied to be impleaded as defendants, asserting that they were in actual possession of portions of the …

BALKRISHNA GOPAL KSHIRSAGAR AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Balkrishna Gopal Kshirsagar and others, filed an interim application seeking to recall a dismissal order dated 09‑12‑2025 that had dismissed Criminal Application No. 340 of 2022 for non‑prosecution. They argued that the dismissal resulted from a bona‑fide mistake by the advocate’s …

ANJANA JITENDRA SETHversusKISHORE BHAVANIDAS SETH and ORS.

Dismissed

The trial court convicted the accused under IPC sections 465, 467, 468, 471 read with 114 for forging a fixed‑deposit receipt and withdrawing Rs 50,000. The conviction was based on testimony of witnesses and a handwriting expert who identified forged signatures but did not link them to the accused. …

MRS. MANDAKINI MADHUKAR VANJALEversusSHRI VASANT SHANKAR POTE AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Mrs. Mandakini Madhukar Vanjale, filed writ petition No. 1533 of 2016 in the Bombay High Court. No substantive material was filed on behalf of the petitioner. The Court noted that there was no response or evidence from the petitioner. Consequently, the Court dismissed the writ …

MR. PARMESHWAR MAHADEO NAVATREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Arjun, a BEST bus driver, was convicted under Section 304A IPC for the death of a cyclist's brother and sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment. He appealed, arguing that the sole eyewitness, PW‑2, was not identified through a test identification parade and that the evidence did not prove he …

DINANATH MUKUND SHINDEversusMAHARASHTRA HOUSING AND AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Disposed Off

The Registrar (Judicial-II) noted that a conditional order dated 19 September 2025 had dismissed an earlier interim application (No. 9894 of 2025) seeking condonation of delay in First Appeal (Stamp) No. 1970 of 2025. Consequently, the First Appeal was rejected for failure to comply with that …

SHRI. TUKARAM KRISHNA PATILversusSMT. RITU RAJESH TAWDE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shri Tukaram Krishna Patil, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the petitioner, Ms. Akanksha K. Pawar, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the application, granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the writ petition …

SHRI. ATMARAM SUDAM BHAGATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Atmaram Sudam Bhagat, filed writ petition No. 9408 of 2016 before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and CIDCO. The petition was pending before a bench of Justices Manish Pitale and Shreeram V. Shirsat. On the day of hearing, counsel for the …

VINOD BHANUDAS KSHIRSAGARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vinod Bhanudas Kshirsagar applied for regular bail in a case involving murder and several other offences under the IPC and the Maharashtra Police Act. The FIR, lodged by the deceased's wife, attributes only abusive conduct to the applicant, while a witness statement says he merely held the victim's …

MADHUKAR PANDURANG KAJALEversusMANGESH CHITLE AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Madhukar Pandurang Kajale, filed writ petitions (Nos. 560 and 559 of 2014) challenging the prosecution of public servants in a private complaint. The central issue was whether prior sanction is required to prosecute public servants under such complaints, a question that was pending …

VINOD KHIMCHAND BHATTversusASHOK R.RANE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vinod Khimchand Bhatt, filed a first appeal before the Bombay High Court but remained unrepresented throughout the proceedings, including on 17th December 2025 and on the date of hearing, 8th January 2026. The court observed that the appellant showed no interest in prosecuting the …

RAJU @ RAJIV BASAVRAJ GURAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Raju @ Rajiv Basavraj Gurav, filed Criminal Writ Petition No.1046 of 2025 against the State of Maharashtra seeking relief. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that a prior judgment dated 25 November 2025, in the same petition number, had already decided the matter. The court examined …

NAVNATH DADABHAU SINALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Navnath Dadabhau Sinalkar applied for regular bail in a case alleging sexual assault of his minor daughter under multiple IPC, Bhartiya Naya Sanhita and POCSO provisions. The prosecution argued that the victim, a nine‑year‑old, gave a statement under Section 164 CrPC and a medical report supported …

SANJAY (SANJU) BHEKHO YADAV AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Sanjay (Sanju) Bhekho Yadav and another, filed a criminal application seeking to quash FIR No.301 of 2016 registered at Kandivali Police Station for offences under Sections 408 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The charge‑sheet was filed on 12 June 2017, showing the applicant as …

GULZAR MALHOTRA, EX COO OF TRECversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Gulzar Malhotra, the former Chief Operating Officer of TREC, filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, seeking interim relief against the State of Maharashtra. The State of Maharashtra appeared as the respondent. Counsel for the applicant and the respondent …

RYAN RODRIGUESversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ryan Rodrigues, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a criminal matter. The petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the petition and instead pursue a revision application before the Sessions Court. The Court considered whether such a …

VITHOBA APPA TAMKHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vithoba Appa Tamkhade filed Criminal Writ Petition No.2850 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court challenging his continued detention. The State, through counsel Madhavi H. Mhatre, submitted that the petitioner had been released on 1 January 2022 after serving the full term of 26 years, including all …

MRS MANDAKINI ARUN JANGAMversusMR ARUN DIGAMBAR JANGAM AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Mandakini Arjun Jangam filed a civil appeal (First Appeal No. 675 of 2015) in the High Court of Bombay against Arun Digambar Jangam and another. The matter was listed but no counsel or parties appeared on either side. The appeal had been pending since 2015 without any prosecution. Justice Shivkumar …

AMAAN NASEEM BHABEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amaan Naseem Bhabe, filed an anticipatory bail application (No.1295 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court. The State's counsel informed the Court that the applicant had already been arrested. In view of the arrest, the Court held that the anticipatory bail application could no longer …

ANIKET ANIL MUJUMDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Aniket Anil Mujumdar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a fraud case (Crime No.265 of 2025) involving alleged misappropriation of Rs.2.93 crore from investors. The prosecution alleged that Mujumdar, together with co‑accused Sandesh Joshi, induced investors and benefitted from the fraud, …

SHANTABAI KISAN KARANDEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Shantabai Kisan Karandekar filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the proceedings, counsel for the applicant sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the anticipatory bail application was disposed of as …

BABU KASHIRAM KARANJKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shabnoor, filed Writ Petition No.7333 of 2007 before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear before the court on the previous occasion and again failed to appear on the date of hearing. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, was represented by Mrs. M. S. …

SAIFUDDIN HATIMBHAI LOKHANDWALAversusSURESH POOVVPPA CHOWTA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Saifuddin Hatimbhai Lokhandwala, sought leave to withdraw his criminal appeal and re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. Ghanasekaran. The learned counsel for the appellant submitted the request, and the court considered …

SHIVAJI RAMA PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shivaji Rama Pawar filed a criminal writ petition challenging his categorisation by the Maharashtra Home Department under Category 4(e) of the 15th March 2010 Guidelines, which mandates a sentence of 26 years including remissions. The Respondent State, through Mrs. P. P. Shinde, argued that the …

LIC HOUSING FINANCE LIMITEDversusM/S. RAPID DEVELOPERS AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, LIC Housing Finance Limited, filed criminal appeals against M/s. Rapid Developers and others in the Bombay High Court. The appellant sought permission to withdraw these appeals and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

SMT. AMIRA AMAR MISHRA AND ORS.versusFUTURE GENERALI INDIA INS. CO. LTD.,MUMBAI

Dismissed

Future Generali India Insurance Co. appealed against an order that held it and the vehicle owner jointly liable to pay compensation to six claimants under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923. The insurer argued that a private‑investigator statement (Exhibit C‑12) showed the owner denied any …

LIC HOUSING FINANCE LIMITEDversusM/S. RAPID DEVELOPERS AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, LIC Housing Finance Limited, filed criminal appeals against M/s. Rapid Developers and others in the Bombay High Court. The appellant sought permission to withdraw these appeals and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

MANISH RADHESHYAM SHARMAversusSHWETA MANISH SHARMA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Sonali, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the respondents. The applicant's counsel submitted that the underlying dispute between the parties had been settled and therefore requested the withdrawal of the revision application. The …

SMT. BASANTI GANGARAM FULWADIYAversusUNION OF INDIA, THORUGH GENERAL MANAGER

Admitted and Disposed Off

The appellant, Smt. Basanti Gangaram Fulwadiya, appealed against the Railway Claims Tribunal’s rejection of her claim for compensation after her son, a 20‑year‑old railway porter, died in an alleged train accident on 25 March 2011. The Tribunal had relied on police, station and hospital reports that …

BHAGWAT VISHWANATH CHAUDAHRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Bhagwat Vishwanath Chaudhari, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with FIR No. 0478/2024 alleging offences of forgery, cheating and criminal conspiracy under various sections of the IPC. The Single Judge had earlier granted interim bail subject to …

THE UNION OF INDIA THR.THE GENERAL MANAGER, MUMBAIversusMR.ANIL TRIKAM KALIWADA

Disposed Off

On 16 August 2013, the plaintiff, holding a platform ticket, entered a moving Vadodara Express to see off a relative and attempted to alight while the train was in motion, resulting in a fall that led to the amputation of both legs. The Railway Claims Tribunal held that the plaintiff was a bonafide …

SHRIKANT HARISHCHANDRA HODAWADEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shrikant Harishchandra Hodawadekar, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 3470 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to avail a statutory remedy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner’s counsel, B. K. Barve & Co., argued for …

SHIVAJI RAMA PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shivaji Rama Pawar filed a criminal writ petition challenging his categorisation by the Maharashtra Home Department under Category 4(e) of the 15th March 2010 Guidelines, which mandates a sentence of 26 years including remissions. The Respondent State, through Mrs. P. P. Shinde, argued that the …

BHARAT LAXMAN DHEMBREversusCHHAGAN BABAN KALE AND ANR

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 564 of 2016, the appellant Bharat Laxman Dhembre sought permission to withdraw the appeal and re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on a precedent of the Supreme Court. The learned counsel for the appellant submitted a request for leave to withdraw, citing Celestium …

ASHIT BALWANT DOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ashit Balwant Doshi filed a criminal writ petition seeking the quashing of FIR No. 41 of 2024 registered under Sections 406, 409, 420, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 13 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act. The State, through its APP, produced a communication dated 26 December 2025 …

SUMAN VIJAY GUPTAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking a writ of mandamus to quash FIR No. RC0772022E0002 registered by the CBI for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IPC. During the pendency, …

NILESH SUNIL BURADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the CrPC filed by Nilesh Sunil Burade, who was implicated in a FIR alleging offences including cheating, criminal breach of trust, assault, extortion, caste-based harassment, money‑lending violations and offences under …

ASHIT BALWANT DOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ashit Balwant Doshi filed a criminal writ petition seeking the quashing of FIR No. 41 of 2024 registered under Sections 406, 409, 420, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 13 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act. The State, through its APP, produced a communication dated 26 December 2025 …

MRS. SUPRIYA KAMLAKAR KASBEKARversusMADHUSUDAN UMAKANT MANDE

Disposed off as Withdrawn

In a civil application (SA No. 17 of 2012) filed in the Second Appeal No. 19 of 2012, the applicant, Mrs. Supriya K. Kasbekar, through senior counsel, informed the court that nothing survived in the application and sought leave to withdraw it. The learned senior counsel for the appellant also …

SUBHASH MAHYA MALAVKARversusLAXMAN RAMA HADAL AND ORS

Disposed Off

Two civil applications (Nos. 2797 of 2016 and 2783 of 2016) were filed before the Bombay High Court. No party appeared on behalf of the applicant/petitioner. The Court noted the lack of prosecution and consequently dismissed both applications. No substantive merits were addressed. The dismissal was …

VIJAYKUMAR ANANDKUMAR ROYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vijaykumar Anandkumar Roy filed a criminal writ petition challenging his continued detention. The Respondent State, through its Additional Public Prosecutor, submitted that a Government Order dated 18 March 2025 directed the petitioner's premature release, which was effected on 19 March 2025. The …

SUBHASH MAHYA MALAVKARversusLAXMAN RAMA HADAL AND ORS

Disposed Off

Two civil applications (Nos. 2797 of 2016 and 2783 of 2016) were filed before the Bombay High Court. No party appeared on behalf of the applicant/petitioner. The Court noted the lack of prosecution and consequently dismissed both applications. No substantive merits were addressed. The dismissal was …

DEEPAK JAGDISHPRASAD MISHRAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Deepak Jagdishprasad Mishra, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The respondent State, through its APP, informed the Court that the petitioner had been permanently released from jail on 6 August 2024 by order of the competent authority dated 5 August 2024. The …

AKSHAY SADASHIV GALAVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications arising from the same cyber‑fraud case (Crime No.25 of 2025) involving alleged conversion of a Rs 5 lakh fraud amount into cryptocurrency. The prosecution alleged that the applicants received the money from a co‑accused and were aware it was …

LALIT BALASAHEB SHINDE AND ANRversusBHIKAJI THAMAJI THETE AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Lalit Balasaheb Shinde and others, filed a writ petition seeking a declaration of their right, title and interest over 23 R of land in Gat No. 1, relying on a decree dated 12 February 2015 from Regular Civil Appeal No. 2191 of 2005. They later moved the court for leave to withdraw …

BALARAM KUMAR PALENDRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, a manager of B.N. Jewels, sought the return of gold and dust seized by police during an investigation of a robbery. The Sessions Judge had rejected both the owner's and the petitioner's applications for return, citing lack of dimensions, hallmark details, and the presence of multiple …

MRS. PRAMILA LAXMAN BHOSALEversusMR. RAJKUMAR DEBU DEOKULE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mrs. Pramila Laxman Bhosale, filed a writ petition challenging the trial court's order rejecting her application for appointing a District Inspector of Land Records (DILR) as Court Commissioner. The High Court noted that the petitioner's notice was returned unserved and no parties …

ANKUSH KISHOR DESAIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Ankush Kishor Desai filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra while he was incarcerated. The petitioner sought relief, but the respondent's counsel informed the Court that the petitioner had been released on 1 April 2025 after completing his entire …

DURGESH PRAKASH SONAWANE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra filed an FIR alleging that the applicants forged a No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) and cheated a buyer by selling the same flat twice. The applicants contended that the NOC was genuine, citing the society secretary’s letter, and argued that the dispute was essentially civil, …

MAYUR SUNIL ANECHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two bail applications filed by Mayur Sunil Anecha and Akshay Sadashiv Galave, who were arrested in a cyber‑fraud case (Crime No. 25 of 2025) involving alleged conversion of a Rs 5 lakh fraud amount into cryptocurrency. The prosecution alleged that the accused were aware …

BHARAT RAMESH BHOYEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant Arjun sought anticipatory bail in connection with offences under the Indian Forests Act, 1927 for allegedly transporting illegal timber. The Single Judge initially granted interim protection, allowing amendment of the prayer to correct the C.R. number and directing the investigating …

AMOL MORESHWAR ACHREKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Amol Moreshwar Achrekar filed Criminal Writ Petition No.74 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against his detention. The State of Maharashtra, through its Assistant Public Prosecutor, submitted that the petitioner had been released from Yerwada Central Jail on 18 January 2025 after …

KHUSHAL SINGH S/O HARI SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The Bombay High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Khushal Singh, who feared arrest in a fraud case (Crime No.432 of 2025) involving alleged inducement of investors into a forex scheme and a loss of Rs.1 crore. The prosecution alleged that Singh, along with co‑accused, …

HARI LAL SINGH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The petitioners Hari Lal Singh and Dashrath Hari Singh applied for anticipatory bail in a fraud case involving alleged forex trading scams amounting to Rs.1 crore. Dashrath Hari Singh was arrested during the pendency of the application and sought to withdraw his application, which the court disposed …

AJIT DWARKANATH NIRHALIversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER THANE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ajit Dwarkanath Nirhali, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel filed a praecipe seeking to withdraw the petition. The court examined the original handwritten consent and related documents, which were returned after verification. …

VIJAYKUMAR ANKUSH KAWADE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the CrPC for offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC arising from a fraud case (CR No.626/2024). The prosecution argued the offence was serious, but noted that a charge‑sheet had already been filed and the …

DHIRAJKUMAR SURENDRA SETHIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay heard Anticipatory Bail Application No.2951 of 2024 filed by Dhirajkumar Surendra Sethiya, accused of offences under sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly forging a document of an informant’s identity. The applicant argued …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusVAIBHAV KASHINATH PATIL

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an interim application seeking condonation of a five‑day delay in filing its leave‑to‑appeal petition. The respondent, Vaibhav Kashinath Patil, was served notice but did not appear. The learned judge examined the length of the delay and the justification offered by the …

CHITRA KUNAL GHASTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Mrs. Chitra Kunal Ghaste, sought a writ of mandamus directing senior police officers to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and the Regional Passport Officer to renew her passport in her new name despite an FIR (No. 688 of 2024) alleging offences under sections 408, 420 and 34 of …

DEEPAK KUMAR DHULICHAND JAINversusTHE SENIOR INSPECTOR OF POLICE AND ANR

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Deepak Kumar Dhulichand Jain, a 65‑year‑old chartered accountant, was arrested in connection with a alleged ponzi scheme where his son and co‑accused solicited deposits from the public promising high returns. The prosecution alleges that the applicant encouraged investors, allowed the …

ALLAHABAD BANKversusMR. ABHAY NARENDRA LODHA

Allowed

Allahabad Bank filed an appeal against an order but missed the 30‑day filing deadline by 31 days. The bank sought condonation of the delay through an interim application, while the respondent opposed, relying on a prior decision of the court. The judge examined the reasons for delay and considered …

PRADEEP SHRIRANG JAGTAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. SECRETARY AND ANR

Disposed Off

Pradeep Shrirang Jagtap filed a writ petition challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner raised specific objections on pages 17, 19 and 23 of a paper‑book. The State, represented by its Additional Government Pleader, opposed the petition. The Court directed the Tahsildar …

SHRI. SANTOSH TULJARAM KENDALEversusSMT. JYOTI AMARLAL MEGHANI

Disposed Off

The appellant, Santosh Tuljaram Kendale, filed an appeal against Order (ST) No. 35619 of 2018 along with Civil Application No. 1096 of 2018. The original suit underlying the appeal had been disposed of on 12 November 2022. The appellant contended that the appeal should still be heard despite the …

FUTURE GENERALI INDIA INS. CO. LTD.,MUMBAIversusSMT. AMIRA AMAR MISHRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

Future Generali India Insurance Co. appealed against an order that held it and the vehicle owner jointly liable to pay compensation to six claimants under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923. The insurer argued that a private‑investigator statement (Exhibit C‑12) showed the owner denied any …

FUTURE GENERALI INDIA INS. CO. LTD.,MUMBAIversusSMT. AMIRA AMAR MISHRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Future Generali India Insurance Co. appealed against an order that held it and the vehicle owner jointly liable to pay compensation to six claimants under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923. The insurer argued that a private‑investigator statement (Exhibit C‑12) showed the owner denied any …

IQBAL AMIRJAM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Iqbal Amirjam Shaikh, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging his detention. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, through its Additional Public Prosecutor, submitted that the petitioner had been released from Nashik Road Central Jail on 10 April 2025 …

KIRAN PREMJIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kiran Premjibhai Patel, filed a criminal writ petition seeking parole leave, alleging that his sister-in-law was solemnising a marriage on 15 December 2024 and that this justified his release. The petition was filed in the High Court of Bombay. The court examined the petition and …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusMAHENDRA SHRIPAT MANE AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Reliance General Insurance Co., filed an interim application seeking restoration of its first appeal, which had been dismissed because it failed to serve notice on the respondents. The dismissal occurred after a delay of 1 year and 258 days. The court considered whether the delay …

NEETU VISHAL PINJANI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Petitioners Neetu Vishal Pinjani and others filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the State of Maharashtra. They sought permission to withdraw the petition and instead file a revision application before the Sessions Court. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted leave to …

MR NARSINGH CHAMPALAL PARMAR RAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA,

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 406‑day delay in filing an appeal against a revision application. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted reasons for the delay. The court examined the submission and, applying the principles governing condonation of delay, …

SHAIKH TANVEER MOHAMMED SHAFIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shaikh Tanveer Mohammed Sha, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court seeking relief, presumably bail, against the Union of India and others. The applicant's counsel informed the court that the trial court had already passed an order on the bail application during the …

GAUTAM SHAHAJIRAO KAKADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Gautam Shahajirao Kakade, was arrested for offences including murder (IPC s.302) and several other IPC and Arms Act sections arising from an altercation over a unpaid amount for a bullock, during which a co-accused shot the deceased. The prosecution alleges the applicant called the …

ANBURAJ AMMASI KULLANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Deepak Kumar Dhulichand Jain, a 65‑year‑old chartered accountant, was arrested in connection with a alleged ponzi scheme where his son and co‑accused solicited deposits from the public promising high returns. The prosecution alleges that the applicant encouraged investors, allowed the …

PARVEJ JANMOHOMMED GAURIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Deepak Kumar Dhulichand Jain, sought bail in a criminal case (C.R.No.41 of 2025) alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, relating to a alleged Ponzi scheme run by his son Ankit Jain and co‑accused. …

RASHMIN LABHSHANKER TRIVEDIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Deepak Kumar Dhulichand Jain, sought bail in a criminal case (C.R.No.41 of 2025) alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, relating to a alleged Ponzi scheme run by his son Ankit Jain and co‑accused. …

ABHIJIT HIRAMAN GARUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Deepak Kumar Dhulichand Jain, sought bail in a criminal case (C.R.No.41 of 2025) alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, relating to a alleged Ponzi scheme run by his son Ankit Jain and co‑accused. …