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Judgments of 2026

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THE STATE OF MAHversusASHOK LALCHAND PAWAR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Ashok Pawar, a talathi, who was charged under sections 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe to mutate land records. The complainant alleged that Pawar demanded Rs.1,000, later reduced to Rs.300, and that …

THE STATE OF MAHversusVIVEK TULSHIRAM BAVISKAR

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Vivek Tulshiram Baviskar, a headmaster, who was charged under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding a Rs 3,000 bribe to clear mid‑day meal bills. The prosecution’s case rested on the testimony of a single ACB …

Ulhas Maroti RathodversusVenkatchari Bramhachari Vrenglam

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Ulhas Maroti Rathod filed a contempt petition against respondents alleging non-compliance with a prior court order. The respondents subsequently complied with the order and moved the court to withdraw the contempt petition. The petitioner’s counsel accepted the compliance and supported …

PATHAN SHAKER KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Idris Pathan and his wife Rukhaiyya were arrested in connection with the death of Fatima, alleged to be a homicide rather than suicide, under sections 103, 61(2), 238, 80, 85 and 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The bail application sought release for both, but the applicant withdrew the …

DAGADU TUKARAM AADE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Dagadu Tukaram Aade and others, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. The petition was pending for a considerable period. The petitioners' counsel argued that the passage of time had rendered the …

PRIYA SANJAY DAVAHALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, accused No.4, sought discharge under Section 250 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, from charges of abetment of suicide under Sections 80, 85 and 108 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The trial court rejected the discharge application, …

PANDURAG PUNAJI BHUKAN THR LRS RAMESH PANDURANGversusSTATE OF MAH

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The claimants' lands in Alhanwadi were acquired for a percolation tank and compensated at Rs.120 per R by the Special Land Acquisition Officer. Dissatisfied, they sought a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, presenting two sale instances: Exhibit 53 (20 R in the same …

DIGAMBAR RAMRAO KALAMBversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED

The applicant, Digambar Ramrao Kalamb, filed a criminal application (No. 924 of 2019) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant failed to appear for the hearing even on a second call. The court noted that the required amendment to the application had not been effected since 11 …

ANIL PANDURANG KSHIRSAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Anil S/o Pandurang Kshirsagar, filed a bail application which was granted on 07-07-2026 with a condition requiring him to report to the Pimpalner Police Station twice weekly. During the investigation, the case was transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Dhule. The …

AHMEDNAGAR STEEL PVT LTD THROUGH ITS DIRECTORversusAABAJI BHIKAJI MANDILKAR

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The applicant, Ahmednagar Steel Pvt Ltd, filed a civil application seeking restoration of a writ petition that had been dismissed for want of prosecution. The dismissal had occurred because the petitioner failed to prosecute the writ petition within the prescribed time. The applicant filed the …

MACCHINDRA MARUTI PARKHE AND OTHERSversusSAYAJI BHAGWAT PARKHE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Machindra Maruti Parkhe and others, filed Civil Application No. 6101 of 2026 to bring the legal representatives of respondent No.4 on record, seek condonation of delay and set aside an abatement. The court, noting no objection from the respondents' counsel, allowed the application …

STATE OF MAHAversusBHAGWAT VISHWANATH PATIL DIED LRS and ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra filed a civil application seeking a stay of execution of a judgment and award dated 2004 against Bhagwat Vishwanath Patil. The learned Additional Government Pleader (AGP) submitted that the entire amount awarded had already been deposited with the court. Relying on this …

SANTOSH DASHRATH PANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Santosh Dashrath Pande, a Gramsevak, was convicted by a Special (ACB) Court for demanding a bribe of Rs.1,500 under sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He appealed the conviction (Criminal Appeal No.191 of 2026) and applied for suspension of the two‑year sentence and …

GAYATRI GAJANANRAO DESHPANDEversusVANDANA JANARDHAN WADODKAR AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Gayatri Gajananrao Deshpande, filed Writ Petition No. 3589 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. The petition was presented before Justice Sachin S. Deshmukh. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Ajit B. …

NAMDEO S/O PRALHAD HADOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR COLLECTOR AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Turab, the applicant, filed a series of civil applications seeking condonation of a 246‑day delay in filing appeals against a judgment and award of the Reference Court. The applications were filed against the State of Maharashtra through the Collector of Latur and other respondents. The Court …

SANDEEP ASARAM BHAKAD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Sandeep Asaram Bhakad and others, filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief, while the informant‑victim (Respondent No. 2) and the State opposed it. Both parties agreed to a compromise, offering to deposit Rs 10,000 with the High Court Bar Association Library in Aurangabad. The …

ANNASAHEB S/O KISHAN HADOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Turab, the applicant, filed multiple civil applications seeking condonation of a 246‑day delay in filing appeals against a judgment and award of the Reference Court. The applications were filed under the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The court examined the explanations provided in …

SAVITA SHIVAJI GAIKEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

Savita Shivaji Gaike filed a writ petition in 2012 seeking a mandamus directing the authorities to extend her proposal under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and to withhold the margin money/subsidy for her poultry seed project. The petitioner also asked the court to …

VASANT RAMBHAU THORWEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The High Court considered a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed by Vasant, an assistant teacher, seeking to quash Crime No.0030/2024 registered for alleged extortion (IPC 385) and criminal intimidation (IPC 506). The applicant claimed the FIR was a …

VASANT MAHADEO BORAVAKEversusTHE CIRCLE OFFICER PUNTAMBA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Vasant Mahadeo Boravake, filed a writ petition seeking relief that had previously been adjudicated by the same court in Writ Petition Nos. 3974/2020 and 3978/2020. The petitioner’s counsel submitted the order dated 08‑04‑2022 from those earlier cases, urging that the same order be …

PRAMOD S/O ANURATH GAIKWAD AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

Pramod and Madhu Gaikwad were convicted for setting fire to their neighbour Nita on 5 October 2014, leading to her death. The prosecution relied on two dying declarations recorded by a police constable and a Nayab Tahsildar, both consistent and certified as given by a conscious victim. The …

PRASAD LAXMIKANT PUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

Prasad Laxmikant Punde applied for anticipatory bail after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him. He argued that the trial court had subsequently cancelled the warrant, rendering the bail application unnecessary. The court examined whether an anticipatory bail application remains viable when …

ABBAS ALIAS ABBAS ALI MUSTAFA SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

In Criminal Appeal No. 192 of 2026, the appellant, Abbas Alias Abbas Ali Mustafa Shaikh, moved a motion seeking correction of typographical errors in the operative part of an order dated 22.07.2026. The appellant contended that the phrase "In the event of arrest of applicant" was incorrectly typed …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRATNAMALA SANTOSH RAUT AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal (No. 1030 of 2015) against the respondents. The appellant’s counsel submitted that the appeal had already been disposed of by the Lok Adalat on 9 May 2026 and produced a copy of the award. The court examined the submission …

SAYED RAEES SAYED RAUFversusPARVEEN BANO SAYED RAEES

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Sayed Raees Sayed Rauf, appealed to the Bombay Family Court seeking an order that the cost of Rs.40,000 imposed by the lower court be payable in monthly installments of Rs.5,000. The appellant had earlier withdrawn his petition for restitution of conjugal rights. The respondent, …

SAYED RAEES SAYED RAUFversusPARVEEN BANO SAYED RAEES

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Sayed Raees Sayed Rauf, appealed to the Bombay Family Court seeking an order that the cost of Rs.40,000 imposed by the lower court be payable in monthly installments of Rs.5,000. The appellant had earlier withdrawn his petition for restitution of conjugal rights. The respondent, …

BHIMRAO S/O. SITARAM NAGARGOJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Bhimrao Nagargoje, was convicted under Sections 323 and 353 of the Indian Penal Code for assaulting a bus conductor and using force to deter a public servant during an incident on a state transport bus in 2005. The trial court sentenced him to one month and six months of simple …

Dr Shradda Rohit GaikwadversusRohit Lahanu Gaikwad

DISPOSED OFF

The wife filed a restitution of conjugal rights petition in the Civil Court while the husband filed a divorce petition in the Family Court. The wife sought transfer of her petition to the Family Court so that both matrimonial matters could be heard together, and the husband also requested that a …

ISAQ MANSURKHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Isaq Mansurkhan Pathan, filed a criminal revision seeking relief from a conviction under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The respondent State of Maharashtra, through its counsel, produced a compromise deed indicating that the complainant had received full compensation …

JYOTI W/O. DADASAHEB KAMATHE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Jyoti and Dadasaheb Kamathe, filed a criminal appeal but later moved the court to withdraw the petition, arguing that the cause of action no longer existed. The petitioner's second co‑accused, Dadasaheb (Devidas) Shivram Kamathe, had been acquitted in Crime No. 3 of 2020, and no …

ASHPAK SHAIKH S/O. JABBAR SHAIKHversusMUKTADIR S/O. KADIR SHAIKH

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Ashpak Shaikh, appealed against his acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He sought transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025). The High Court, after …

DINESH BABULAL MALIversusTHE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Dinesh Babulal Mali, challenged an order dated 06‑01‑2021 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Dhule, by filing a writ petition. The respondent’s Additional Government Pleader raised a preliminary objection that an alternate and equally efficacious remedy is available under Section …

DINESH BABULAL MALIversusTHE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Dinesh Babulal Mali, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 06.01.2021 issued by the Sub Divisional Officer, Dhule under Section 247 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code. The respondent, the Sub Divisional Officer, raised a preliminary objection that the petitioner had an …

SHANKAR BHAURAO MOTE AND ANOTHERversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

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Petitioners Shankar Bhaurao Mote and another filed a public interest litigation before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the Union of India and others. The petitioner's counsel, appearing virtually, informed the Court that the petition had become infructuous. The Court …

MHATARDEO BHIMAJI PAKHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Mhatardeo Bhimaji Pakhare, filed Writ Petition No. 11655 of 2017 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. Over the years, no substantive progress was made and the petition remained pending. The petitioner’s counsel …

Dharaji Uttamrao WaghmareversusVenkatchari Bramhachari Vrenglam

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Dharaaji Uttamrao Waghmare filed a contempt petition against respondents. The respondents complied with the earlier order of the Court. The petitioner, through his counsel, moved to withdraw the contempt petition on the ground of compliance. The Court considered the motion and, finding …

SULTAN BHIKAN TADVI (C-5662)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Sultan Bhikan Tadvi, a prisoner, was transferred to the closed prison at Nashik Road Central Jail following a show‑cause notice dated 08‑07‑2024. He filed a criminal writ petition challenging the notice and the transfer. The petitioner did not file any reply to the show‑cause notice. The Court …

PANDIT KUNDALIK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The court examined a report from the Additional Sessions Judge, Latur, indicating that the trial had examined ten witnesses with eight remaining and was scheduled to conclude by 20 November 2026. Finding the trial …

SEEMA PANDU MOREversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Jagruti Dyaneshwar Mali, filed writ petitions challenging actions of the District Collector and District Election Officer. The petitioner failed to appear in court, either in person or via video conference, when the matter was called. The respondent's counsel submitted an affidavit …

NARAYAN BHIKA PATIL AND ORSversusCOLLECTOR, JALGAON AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded by the Joint Civil Judge for the acquisition of 3 hectares of jirayat land and 23 R of potkharab land in Jalgaon. The trial court had fixed Rs 1,25,000 per hectare for jirayat land and Rs 62,500 per hectare for potkharab land. The appellants relied …

RAMJAN SANDU TADAVI DIED AND OTEHRSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, members of a tribal community, claimed that land transferred to a respondent in 1967 should be restored to them under the Maharashtra Restoration of Lands to Scheduled Tribes Act, 1974. A Tribunal in 1977 had held that the lands were not liable for restoration and dismissed the …

SALIM VAJIR PATHAN AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Salim Vajir Pathan and others, filed criminal revision applications under Section 227 of the CrPC seeking discharge from three POCSO cases where a Special Judge had rejected their earlier discharge applications. They argued that the charge‑sheet contained only a single allegation …

SALIM VAJIR PATHAN AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Salim Vajir Pathan and others, filed criminal revision applications under Section 227 CrPC seeking discharge from three POCSO cases where a Special Judge had rejected their earlier discharge applications. They argued that the charge‑sheet contained only a single incriminating …

MOHAMMAD FAIZAN YAHAYYA RANGUNWALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Mohammad Faizan Yahayya Rangunwala, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant's counsel informed the court that the trial had already concluded, resulting in the acquittal of the accused. Consequently, there was no pending issue for …

VITTHAL BABASAHEB WAGHMARE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, landowners from Nagapur village, challenged the compensation award and notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act for land acquired for the Nimna Dudhana Project. They sought a 10% per annum escalation of compensation for ten years, relying on earlier judgments …

ARVIND BHILYA GAVITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Arvind Bhilya Gavit filed a criminal writ petition in 2022 challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner failed to appear in court, did not secure counsel, and did not take any steps to advance the case. The court observed that the petitioner showed no interest in prosecuting the …

SUDHAKAR RAMRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sudhakar Ramrao Patil, filed a writ petition challenging two notices dated 29-12-2018 issued by the Chief Officer of the Municipal Council, Kallam, under Section 53(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. He contended that the notices were served without affording …

NARSUBAI ANJAYYA YANGALversusDATTATRAYA TRIMBAK BANKAR

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Narsubai Anjaya Yangal, appealed an acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025), the appellant sought transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court. The High Court, …

SHIVRAJ BRIJLAL PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shivraj Brijlal Patil, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 472 of 2026) along with related criminal applications involving other parties. The High Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, expressed a disinclination to grant any relief to the applicant. On the instructions …

SALIM VAJIR PATHAN AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Salim Vajir Pathan and others, filed criminal revision applications under Section 227 of the CrPC seeking discharge from three POCSO cases where the Special Judge had rejected their earlier discharge applications. They argued that the charge‑sheet contained only a single …

UP ZILLADHIKARI EGS AURANGABAD AND ANRversusPRITI CHANDRAKANT SOTRE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners sought condonation of a 579‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 30 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, challenging a Labour Court award dated 12‑06‑2023. The appeal was physically filed on 13‑03‑2025, but the mandatory statutory deposit of the compensation amount was …

UP ZILLADHIKARI EGS AURANGABAD AND ANRversusPRITI CHANDRAKANT SOTRE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners sought condonation of a 579‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 30 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, challenging a Labour Court judgment dated 12‑June‑2023. After the judgment, the Government Pleader prepared proposals and obtained approval to file the appeal, which …

UP ZILLADHIKARI EGS AURANGABAD AND ANRversusPRITI CHANDRAKANT SOTRE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners sought condonation of a 579‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 30 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, challenging a Labour Court award dated 12‑06‑2023. The appeal was physically filed on 13‑03‑2025, but the mandatory statutory deposit required by the proviso to …

UP ZILLADHIKARI EGS AURANGABAD AND ANRversusPRITI CHANDRAKANT SOTRE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petition sought condonation of a 579‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 30 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 against a Labour Court judgment dated 12 June 2023. The appeal was physically filed on 13 March 2025, but the mandatory statutory deposit required by the proviso to …

SUMANBAI BANSHI PAIKDE AND OTHERSversusRAJARAM KONDIRAM GAIKWAD AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners challenged the 2004 order of the Deputy Collector and its 2005 endorsement by the Divisional Commissioner that mutated the names of the respondents into the ownership column of a 7/12 extract for Survey No. 67, a Mahar Hadola service Inam land protected under the Bombay Inferior …

NARAUBAI ANJAYYA YANGALversusDATTATRAYA TRIMBAK BANKAR

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Naraubai Anjayya Yangal, appealed an acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025), the appellant sought transfer of the appeal from the High Court to the District and Sessions Court. …

VISHAL VYANKATESH RAGHOJIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Vishal Vyankatesh Raghoji, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against a show‑cause notice issued under Section 340 of the Criminal Procedure Code. After hearing, the Court expressed that it was not inclined to grant the …

BAPPASAHEB BHASKAR AWARE (C-5694)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

RULE ABSOLUTE

The petitioner, convicted of murder, dowry death and related offences under Sections 302, 304-B, 498-A, 201 and 34 of the IPC, was placed by the State under Category 2(c) of the 2010 Guidelines, requiring 26 years of imprisonment for premature release. He challenged this categorisation, arguing that …

DR. OMPRAKASH LALBAJI KINGAONKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Dr. Omprakash Lalbaji Kingaonkar, filed a criminal application after the charge had already been framed, seeking to withdraw the application and requesting the trial court to expedite the trial. The respondent State counsel noted that 7-8 witnesses remained and a reasonable period of …

SHAIKH IMAMODDIN NIZAMODDINversusNAWAZ HASAN PEERJADE

Transfer to other court

The appellant Shaikh Imamoddin Nizamoddin appealed against a trial court acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran, the appellant sought transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court. The …

DNYANOBA NINGRAM BUDHODKARversusTHE STATE OF MAH

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant's 54‑hectare land in Budhoda village was acquired in 1982 for the Tawarja Project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded Rs.14,000 per hectare, which was enhanced to Rs.16,000 per hectare by a reference court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The appellant argued …

BHONGYA HAIDRYA PAWARAversusTHE STATE OF MAHRASHTRA THROUGH SECRETARY AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

Bhongya Haidrya Pawara filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Committee (respondent No.2) to decide his 2025 complaint (Application No.2514) which has been pending since 25 April 2025. The petitioner argued that the delay violated his right to timely redress. The Court examined whether a …

RUPESH RAJGOPAL ZAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 17 March 2022 seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petition was listed for hearing on 22 July 2022, but the petitioner failed to appear, and again failed to appear on a second call on 28 August 2026. No notice was issued to the petitioner, and …

SARALA TUKARAM CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sarala Tukaram Chaudhri, filed two writ petitions challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The Court found that the petitioner’s grievance had been satisfied. Consequently, the petitioner sought to withdraw the petitions. The Court accepted the withdrawal and ordered the …

SARALA TUKARAM CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Sarala Tukaram Chaudhri filed two writ petitions (Nos. 2853/2013 and 2837/2013) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Madhav M. Bhokarikar, while the State was represented by Mr. R. …

SOU. SHEWATA W/O SAGAR CHABUKSWAR,versusSAGAR S/O DADULAL CHABUKSWAR

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shewata, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking relief against the respondent, Sagar. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Kamble Dinkar G., appeared via video conference and requested permission to withdraw the application while retaining the liberty to file a …

DNYANDEV RAMCHANDRA NAGREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Dnyandev Ramchandra Nagre filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 441 of 2022 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel, Adv. Aejaj F. Pathan, on instructions, moved the court seeking withdrawal of the petition. The …

APANG SAHAYYA SENA, AURANGABADversusSIDHARTH KHARAT AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The Apang Sahayya Sena filed a contempt petition against Sidharth Kharat and others alleging non‑compliance with a court direction to issue an advertisement for disabled persons. The respondents, through their counsel, submitted that the advertisement was issued on 16 April 2015 and provided copies …

PRASHANT RAJENDRA WAGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Prashant Rajendra Wagh, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. While the application was pending, the petitioner was arrested by the police. The petitioner’s counsel then informed the court that the applicant wished to withdraw the …

PRADIP DEVICHAND NAHARversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 2 AHMEDNAGAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A large number of writ petitions and associated civil applications were listed before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. The petitioners sought transfer of all these matters to the Principal Seat of the Court, invoking a Supreme Court judgment (Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1), Chandigarh …

PRADIP DEVICHAND NAHARversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 2 AHMEDNAGAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A large number of writ petitions and associated civil applications were listed before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. The petitioners sought transfer of all these matters to the Principal Seat of the Court, invoking a Supreme Court judgment (Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1), Chandigarh …

RAMDAS S/O. HANUMAYYA MODIRAJversusASHOK S/O. LAXMANRAO GANJEWAR

DISPOSED OFF

The accused, Ramdas Hanumayya Modiraj, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment and a compensation of Rs.3,36,000. Both the accused and the complainant later agreed to compound the offence, depositing the compensation …

SUBHASH KHUSHAL PATILversusANITA SUBHASH PATIL

DISPOSED OFF

Subhash Khushal Patil filed a petition for divorce which was dismissed by the trial court, and a related revision application (R.C.A. No. 40 of 2025) was also dismissed. He subsequently filed a civil application (No. 3399 of 2026) seeking a stay of the dismissal orders. The High Court examined …

SHUBHAM SAMBHAJI SAWATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant Shubham Sambhaji Sawat was charged with murder and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Atrocities Act, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act following the disappearance and killing of a villager during a dispute over a promised statue. The appellant sought regular …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusPRASAD MADHAV VARTAK AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusHEMRAJ GENDAJI MARATHE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusPRAMOD KASHINATH WANKHEDE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusSUNIL ANKUSH JADHAV AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusPRASHANT SATISH SHEWALE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusPRASHANT SATISH SHEWALE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

DASHRATH ASARAM KOLI and ORSversusGOVERNMENT OF MAHA and ORS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The appellant Dashrath Asaram Koli and others filed a second appeal before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Two civil applications were filed: one seeking to fix the date for the final hearing of the appeal, and another seeking condonation of substantial delays in bringing the legal …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusMADHAV VINAYAK KULKARNI AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

UTTARESHWAR @ BABA S/O. MADHUKAR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ABATED

The petitioner, Uttareswar @ Baba, filed a criminal revision application (No. 125 of 2018) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the proceedings, Ms. Neha Udavant, the petitioner's advocate, informed the court that the petitioner had died and produced a death certificate, which was …

KISHOR RAMESHWAR CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Kishor Rameshwar Chaudhari, filed a criminal writ petition seeking the return of a vehicle, asserting that he is the original owner. The trial court had earlier rejected an application for return of the property because it was filed by a holder of a General Power of Attorney, which …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusNAGESH SHIVDAS SALVE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

ANIL GANJIDHAR PAWARversusSANJAY YASHWANTRAO SAWANT AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a party‑in‑person, sought recall of a judgment dated 25 February 2026 that dismissed a series of writ petitions for want of prosecution, on the ground that his repeated absences were due to personal difficulties and not intentional. The court had previously noted his absence since …

BAGLA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LTD. AURANGABAD THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR OMPRAKASH GANGABISAN SOMANIversusCITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CIDCO), AURANGABAD AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Bagla Industries Private Limited, sought to replace the name of the original owner, Aurangabad Electricals Private Limited, in a pending first appeal concerning compensation under Land Acquisition Reference No.331 of 2006, invoking a de‑merger scheme that transferred all rights to the …

SMITA W/O. DEEPAK KUMBHARE-ASTEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Smita, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to respondents No.2 and No.3 to lodge a criminal case against respondent No.4 for allegedly submitting false information on oath in her nomination paper for the corporator election of Ward No.15, Ahmednagar Municipal …

GORAKH ANNASAHEB RAKHversusSHRI NITIN GADRE THE PRINCIPLE SECRETARY

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed two contempt petitions before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Shubham R. Swami and Mr. Mathpati S.K., claimed that the respondents had not complied with the contempt orders. The respondents, through their respective advocates, …

AJAY BHAGWANDAS PESWANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Mahendra Pratapsing Rajput applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged forgery, cheating and fraud under several IPC sections. An interim bail order dated 22‑10‑2024 required him to attend the police station weekly, which he allegedly complied with, but the State argued he failed to …

NARHARI BHAGWAN UDHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Narhari Bhagwan Udhane, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the proceedings, the petitioner submitted that the matter had become infructuous, meaning there was no longer any cause of action to be adjudicated. The Court examined this submission …

SHIVRAM MASAJI ZAKANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ABATED

The applicant, Shivram Masaji Zakane, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the applicant’s counsel submitted a photocopy of the applicant’s death certificate for …

SHAIKH RAHIM SHAIKH RUSTUMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The appellant, Shaikh Rahim Shaikh Rustum, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. During the pendency of the appeal, the investigating officer filed a charge-sheet before the trial court. The appellant's counsel then sought to withdraw the appeal, stating …

SHRI VIJAY S/O. AMRIT PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellant, a husband, was convicted under Section 306 IPC for abetting the suicide of his wife, who suffered severe burns after he allegedly beat her, poured kerosene on her and urged her to die, after which she set herself on fire. The prosecution's case rested on the parents' testimony and a …

RAMESH S/O. ZAGADU PATIL (C-05)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Withdrawn

The petitioner, through counsel Mr. R.A. Jaiswal, sought to withdraw a series of contempt petitions and criminal writ petitions pending before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The petitions involved various prisoners and other litigants against state officials. The court noted the …

PRABHAKAR S/O. BHAUSAHEB BHAMBARKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Prabhakar, filed a criminal writ petition which was later found to have no surviving cause of action. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that nothing remains in the petition. Consequently, the Court ordered the petition to be disposed. No substantive factual or legal issues were …

KUSUM MAHADEO PAKHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH SECRETARY AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Kusum Mahadeo Pakhare filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking a decision from Respondent No. 4 on proposals submitted on 1 March 2024 and 10 February 2025. The Court examined whether the administrative authority had unreasonably delayed its decision. …

SHIVAJI PRABHU JAGTAP AND OTHERSversusTHE STATA OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed Writ Petition No. 4120 of 2014 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioners sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition, citing the availability of an alternate …

VANDANA W/O SUHAS DHENGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Vandana Dhengle filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quashing of an FIR registered for alleged cheating under Section 420 IPC relating to a property sale where Rs 40 lakh was paid but the sale deed was not executed. The applicant argued that the dispute is purely civil, …

BADRINATH GANGARAM KABRA AND OTHERSversusNATHU DEVCHAND CHOUDHARI AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners sought to amend the title clause of a writ petition to include the legal representatives of deceased respondent No.1, Nathu Devchand Choudhari, after his death on 20.08.2024. They justified a 485‑day delay in filing the amendment application, citing the time required to identify the …

UDHAMSINGH JAYWANTSINGH DIED THR LRS GOKULSINGH UDHAMSINGH DIED THR LRS JAYA G. RAJPUT AND ORSversusTHE SUB-DIVISIONAL OFFICER CUM LAND ACQUISTION OFFICER VAIJAPUR AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants filed a motion before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking correction of a typographical error in the court's judgment dated 27.02.2026. The error involved an incorrect appeal number recorded as First Appeal No. 1337/2024 in paragraph 37, which should have been First …

SHRINIVAS GULABRAO ADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shrinivas Gulabrao Adhav, filed a writ petition seeking certain benefits. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that an order dated 1 February 2023 had already conferred all the claimed benefits on him. The Court examined the submission and found no merit in continuing the petition …

TUKARAM VISHWANATH MALI AND AOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Tukaram Vishwanath Mali and another, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 56/2025) for alleged illegal sand extraction and transport without a license under Section 303(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They argued that they had cooperated …

ANIL POPAT RAUT AND ORSversusTHE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Anil Popat Raut and others, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the Sub Divisional Officer and other respondents. The petition was presented by Mr. Abhijit S. More. The respondents were represented by Ms. R. R. Tandale (AGP …

The Exe. Engineer, Upper Pravara Project (Irrigation), Left / Right Canal, at Ghulewadi, AhmednagarversusNivrutti Ganpat Wakchaure (Died) T/h L.Rs. Amol Nivrutti Wakchaure and Others

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Executing Engineer of the Upper Pravara Irrigation Project sought enforcement of a conditional stay after the acquiring body deposited the amount as directed by the court on 31‑08‑2026, following an order dated 30‑03‑2026. The court confirmed the conditional stay and allowed the civil …

The Exe. Engineer, Upper Pravara Project (Irrigation), Left / Right Canal, at Ghulewadi, AhmednagarversusNivrutti Ganpat Wakchaure (Died) T/h L.Rs. Amol Nivrutti Wakchaure and Others

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Executing Engineer of the Upper Pravara Irrigation Project sought confirmation of a conditional stay after depositing the amount ordered by the Court on 31‑08‑2026. The Court confirmed the conditional stay, allowing the civil applications for stay. It also considered the respondent’s failure to …

The Exe. Engineer, Upper Pravara Project (Irrigation), Left / Right Canal, at Ghulewadi, AhmednagarversusDamu Sakharam Malunjkar (Died) 1. Subhash Damu Malunjkar

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Executing Engineer of the Upper Pravara Irrigation Project sought enforcement of a court‑directed deposit by the acquiring body, which was made on 31 August 2026 as ordered on 30 March 2026. The court confirmed the conditional stay previously granted because the deposit was effected. The …

The Exe. Engineer, Upper Pravara Project (Irrigation), Left / Right Canal, at Ghulewadi, AhmednagarversusDamu Sakharam Malunjkar (Died) 1. Subhash Damu Malunjkar

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Executive Engineer of the Upper Pravara Irrigation Project filed multiple civil applications seeking a stay and condonation of delay against respondents Baban Chima Malunjkar and another. The acquiring body deposited the amount as directed by the Court on 31 August 2026, following an order dated …

SONABAI VISHWANATH SONAWANEversusPANCHFULA SOPAN SURALKAR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sonabai Vishwanath Sonawane, filed a writ petition (No. 4581 of 2003) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the civil suit underlying the petition had already been disposed of. The Court examined whether any relief could still be …