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Judgments of 2026

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DATTU SANTU BUDHA LRS SUDAMversusAMMENABI MIR HUSSAIN KHAN LRS AMEENABI

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The Bombay High Court dealt with several pending civil applications arising from a second appeal filed in 1980. Application No. 3382 of 2025 was held infructuous after the applicant deposited the required costs of Rs.15,000 and was accordingly dismissed. Application No. 4739 of 2025, filed for …

LIMBRAJ DATTATRAYA PATIL (DIED) THROUGH LEGAL REPR. MANGALBAI (DIED) THR LEGAL REPR. VAIBHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE COLLECTOR OSMANABAD AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, representatives of the deceased Limbraj Dattatraya Patil and Mangalbai, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 2,450‑day delay in filing their first appeal against a decree of the State of Maharashtra. The respondents, represented by the State, were served and appeared, …

SUNITA BABURAO KHADEKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are relatives of the husband, filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. 287/2023 and the charge sheet filed for offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant, the wife, alleged physical and mental abuse and a monetary …

MOTICHAND TILOKCHAND BEDMUTHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHRASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, the late Mr. Motichand Tilokchand Bedmutha, had filed a writ petition challenging a 2015 order of the Maharashtra Revenue and Forest Department. After his death, the Osmanabad District Marathi Reporter Association resolved that its President, Secretary or Treasurer could represent …

NITESH VIKRAM JADHAV AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Nitesh Vikram Jadhav and others, sought to quash FIR No. 89 of 2026 filed at Karmad Police Station for offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Both parties entered into a settlement, filing a joint compromise and affidavits from the injured persons, Shubham and Nana …

THE STATE OF MAHversusKANCHANBAI DHARMACHAND KHABIYA and ORS.

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ahmednagar, which had enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The land, 2 hectares 71 R (27,100 sq m) in village Darewade, was initially awarded Rs 30,697, but on reference …

LAXMAN MURLIDHAR DALVIversusRAMESH BABAN KOLHE

Transfer to other court

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

THE CHIEF OFFICER MUNCIPAL COUNCIL DHARASHIVversusPRASAD RANGNATH PATIL

DISPOSED OFF

The Chief Officer of the Municipal Council of Dharashiv filed a writ petition challenging the Civil Judge’s order rejecting the defendant’s application to amend his written statement in suit RCS No. 161/2023. The suit sought a declaration that a notice issued by the Municipal Council was void and an …

UMASHANKAR PADMANABH SHETTIGARversusM/S GOODYEAR SOUTH ASIA TYRES PVT LTD.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Umashankar Padmanabh Shettigar, filed Writ Petition No. 5506 of 2006 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging M/s Goodyear South Asia Tyres Pvt Ltd. The petition was listed for hearing on 13 July 2026, but the learned counsel for the petitioner was absent. The court …

RUSHIKESH VACHISHT LANGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, Rushikesh Vachisht Langade, appealed against the denial of pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under IPC sections 64(2)(h), 64(2)(m), 118(1) and 352. The victim filed an affidavit stating she had no objection to bail and that the FIR was lodged due to a misconception, noting that the …

MANISHA NITIN KABRAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appeal concerned land acquired in 2006 from a village for a public purpose, the same acquisition as in a prior case decided by this Court. The appellant claimed the land was dry and sought compensation for fruit‑bearing trees, while the State argued it was irrigated. Relying on the earlier …

JYOTI NAGNATH BABLSUREversusNAGNATH PRABHAKAR BABLSURE

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Jyoti Nagnath Bablsure, filed a miscellaneous civil application concerning a matrimonial dispute with the non‑applicant, Nagnath Prabhakar Bablsure. During the pendency of the application, the parties amicably settled their dispute before the Family Court and filed a compromise pursis …

SAGAR MADHUKAR AUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Sagar Madhukar Aute applied to the Bombay High Court seeking quashment of FIR No.169/2023 and the related criminal proceeding (R.C.C. No.669/2023) for offences under IPC sections 323, 498‑A, 504, 506 r/w 34. The parties, including co‑accused respondent No.2, settled the dispute amicably and …

G M I D C AURANGABADversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The Godawari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation and its subsidiaries appealed the judgment and awards dated 29 April 2008 issued by the Ad‑hoc District Judge‑1, Latur, in several land‑acquisition reference cases (L.A.R. Nos. 746/2002‑749/2002). The appellants contended that the …

G M I D C LATURversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants, Godawari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation and its subsidiaries, appealed against the judgment and awards dated 29 April 2008 passed by the Ad‑hoc District Judge‑1, Latur, concerning land acquisition compensation. They contended that the compensation enhancement by the …

SHAIKH SAJJAD SHAIKH RAISversusNAMIRA FATEMA SHAIKH SAJJAD

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Shaikh Sajjad Shaikh Rais, filed a criminal revision application (CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 1382 of 2025) seeking to prosecute his wife. The parties subsequently reached a compromise in the Family Court, Parbhani, where the wife received a lump sum of Rs.5,50,000 and withdrew the …

STATE OF MAHAversusNALINIBAI NARHAR PATIL

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra filed applications seeking condonation of a 28‑day delay in filing first appeals against a 2001 judgment of the Jalgaon Land Reference Court concerning acquisition of land for a percolation tank. The appeals challenged the compensation awarded to the claimants, alleging that …

MS MERRYGOLD ENTERPRISESversusTHE AUTHORIZED OFFICER AND ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

MerryGold Enterprises filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the authorized officer and others. The petitioner argued that the respondents had taken possession of the subject matter, rendering the petition ineffective. The respondents contended …

MANOJ MALHARI SOMWANSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Manoj, a 40‑year‑old agriculturalist, was arrested for alleged forcible sexual intercourse with a 40‑year‑old woman (the informant) on 20 March 2026, under sections 64, 64(1) and 351(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant claimed the accused entered her house, threatened her and her …

STATE OF MAHversusGOVIND RAM WALKE and ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment dated 15 December 2004 in which the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ahmednagar enhanced compensation for land acquired for a percolation tank. The claimants owned 26 R. and 91 R. of land acquired under a Section 4 notification in 1989 and had been …

HIMAYAT ALI SADAT ALI INAMDARversusSAYYED ABDUL MALIK USMAN ALI AND OTHERS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Himayat Ali Sadat Ali Inamdar, filed writ petition No.4668 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging an order of the Additional Collector, Latur. The Additional Collector had already passed a final order in the matter, which was placed on record. Both parties …

MUKUNDA GOKUL BORSEversusSUNIL LAXMAN SHINDE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Mukunda Gokul Borse, filed Writ Petition No. 4868 of 2014 before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. H. A. Karad (and Mr. Hon Ashwin), argued that the petition had become infructuous due to the passage of time. The court examined the submission …

STATE OF MAHversusHUSEN GULAB PATHAN and ORS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment that enhanced compensation for land acquired in 1987 for a percolation tank. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had initially awarded a low amount, prompting the claimants to seek a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The reference …

THE STATE OF MAH.versusMEHTABBI BASHIRKHAN PATHAN

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra filed an application seeking condonation of a 1,167‑day delay in filing its first appeal. The applicant argued that the delay was due to the time required to obtain sanction from the Law and Judiciary Department and was not deliberate. The court observed that no documentary …

SHRIHARI HARDAS CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered three bail applications filed by Shrihari Hardas Chavan, Nagesh Vikram Bhosale and Siddesh Sadish Kale in connection with a robbery and assault case (Crime No.63 of 2025) for which they had earlier been granted bail under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. After the prosecution …

Shivani Irappa AdargunchiversusIrappa Yellappa Adargunchi

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Shivani Irappa Adargunchi, filed an application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking the transfer of a Hindu Marriage Petition (judicial separation) filed by her husband from the Family Court at Nanded to the Family Court at Pune. The husband initially opposed the …

SHAIKH FAYYAZ SHAIKH AYYAZ AND OTHERSversusSHAIKH NASER SHAIKH IBRAHIM

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner challenged the temporary injunction granted in a civil suit (Suit No.64 of 2023) and its subsequent confirmation, arguing that the suit was frivolous and the injunction should not have been issued. The injunction was granted on the basis of prima facie case, balance of convenience, …

SHRIRAM TUKARAM CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shriram, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the petitioner wishes to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request for withdrawal. No substantive issues on the merits were …

SUKHDEO AMRUT PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sukhdeo Amrut Patil, filed Writ Petition No. 9073 of 2016 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition remained pending for an extended period without any substantive developments. The petitioner’s counsel …

SIDDESH SADISH KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered three bail applications filed by Shrihari Hardas Chavan, Nagesh Vikram Bhosale and Siddesh Sadish Kale in connection with a robbery and assault alleged to have occurred on 24‑25 January 2025, for which they were initially charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). …

SHRIDHAR MADHAVRAO PATIL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants whose lands were acquired for the Borol Storage Tank project in Deoni (Kh), Latur, appealed under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 seeking enhanced compensation. They relied on a prior judgment of this Court (25.03.2026) that had increased compensation …

MADHURI RAMCHANDRA PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered bail application No.825 of 2026 filed by Madhuri Ramchandra Pawar, accused of conspiring with three co‑accused to murder her husband. The prosecution alleged that Pawar had an illicit relationship with accused No.1, transferred Rs 10,000 to him, …

LAXMAN HANMANTRAO GARADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants whose lands were acquired for the Borol Storage Tank project in Deoni (Kh), Latur, appealed under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 seeking enhanced compensation. Earlier reference judgments had awarded Rs 990 per R for jirayat land and Rs 6,400 per R …

RUSTUMRAO RAMJI VANJEversusBALAJI NAGOBA WAGHMARE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed writ petitions challenging alleged encroachments by certain individuals in the context of Gram Panchayat elections. The court noted that the term of the concerned Gram Panchayat had already expired, rendering the petitions moot. Consequently, the petitions were declared …

JAMEEL KHAN RASOOL KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Jameel Khan Rasool Khan, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to the police officer of Kranti Chowk Police Station to execute a conviction warrant issued by the JMFC 16th Court on 08.02.2016. The petitioner alleged that the police officer was not complying with the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusRAJU S/O. BHAGWAN JADHAV

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra sought condonation of a 66‑day delay in filing a criminal revision against the Special Judge’s order discharging Raju Bhagwan Jadhav, who was accused of accepting Rs 500 as a bribe for issuing a duplicate transfer certificate while employed as a teacher in an unaided private …

SHEHNAAZBI SHAIKH SALIM AND ANOTHERversusSHAIKH YUNUS SHAIKH AHMED AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a contempt petition alleging that the authorities violated interim orders restraining mutation of a disputed property. They claimed that despite the prohibition, the Deputy Superintendent of Land Records effected mutation in the property card. The court noted that the main writ …

NAMDEO YADAV BORDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant challenged a 2016 judgment and award in a land acquisition case, alleging that he was not served notice after the reference was transferred from Aurangabad to Vaijapur and therefore could not present evidence. The court noted that the appellant and his lawyer were absent after the …

VILAS PRABHAKAR CHAUDHARIversusCHAYA VILAS CHAUDHARI

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Vilas Prabhakar Chaudhari, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 20.01.2023 passed by the 2nd Joint Civil Judge in a Hindu Marriage Petition (No.174 of 2019). The High Court noted that the underlying marriage petition had already been disposed of on 08.04.2024, leaving no …

DNYANESHWAR KACHARU TODMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Dnyaneswar Kacharu Todmal filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash a communication dated 15 June 2020 issued by the Superintendent of Police, Ahmednagar, and to obtain sanction for prosecuting the police officers involved, based on his earlier application dated 30 April 2020. The …

BABURAO HANMANTRAO DABADWARversusSHANKARRAO VISHWANATHRAO TALE

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Baburao Hanmantrao Dabadwar, appealed an order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He sought to have the appeal transferred to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025). The High …

KANHIAYALAL CHANDULAL RATHODversusASHOK BABULAL RATHOD AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, in Civil Application No. 5648 of 2017, directed the applicant to furnish a copy of the present applications within two weeks of the order. The court warned that failure to comply would result in the applications being dismissed without further reference. …

UNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE GENERAL MANAGER CENTRAL RAILWAYversusBHAU BABU WAGHMARE

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Executive Engineer, Central Railway, Pune and others (Applicants) sought condonation of delay in filing over six hundred first appeals against judgments of the Reference Court. The Appeals were filed beyond the limitation period, and the Applicants submitted applications explaining the reasons …

SANTOSH BADRANARAYANJI BHANDARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Santosh Badranarayanji Bhandari filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant, through counsel, later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application and requested liberty to file a fresh …

DIPAK JANKIRAM ADANE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

In Criminal Appeal No. 298 of 2026, the appellants sought relief against the State of Maharashtra. Appellants 2 and 3 withdrew their appeal and the court dismissed their proceedings. Appellant 1, Dipak Jankiram Adane, applied for pre‑arrest bail for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the …

JIJABAI W/O. YAMAJI WAGHMAREversusRAMESHWAR S/O. TUKARAM RATHOD AND ANR

DISMISSED

The appellant, Jijabai, appealed the acquittal of Rameshwar under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC offences alleging that on 6 March 2016 the accused verbally abused her caste and attempted to force her onto his motorcycle, constituting outraging modesty. The trial court had …

KRUSHNA PUNDLIK SANGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Krushna Pundlik Sangle, filed a bail application before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. The Court indicated a disinclination to grant bail. The applicant's counsel then sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail …

ANITA HANMANT MAMADGE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Anita and Uddhav Mamadge, directors of Manjara Seeds Pvt. Ltd., applied for bail in a case alleging fraud involving soybean processing and non-payment to farmers. The prosecution alleged that the company, managed by Hanmant Mamadge (the accused who is now absconding), accepted soybean, processed it …

PRATAPSING BHAGCHAND BHOPLWATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, a 65‑year‑old agriculturist, was arrested for the death of Jamil, who was electrocuted after contacting an electric fence installed on the applicant's field. The FIR charged the applicant under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which deals with culpable homicide not …

SACHIN NARSU CHAUGHULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The accused, Sachin Narsu Chaughule, was previously released on bail for offences under Sections 354-A, 354-B, 323, 506 of the IPC and Sections 8, 12 of the POCSO Act, but failed to appear, leading to a non‑bailable warrant. He applied for bail again, claiming the need to earn a livelihood and …

DR. ANAND GORAKH MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

Dr. Anand Gorakh More filed an application seeking cancellation of his bail. The applicant's counsel, on instructions, requested leave to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Court considered the request and granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the application for cancellation of bail was …

UTTAMRAO MADHUKAR SARDARversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Uttamrao Madhukar Sardar, filed a contempt petition alleging that the State of Maharashtra and other respondents failed to comply with a stay order that required his continued service as Junior Clerk and payment of his salary pending the disposal of a writ petition. The respondents, …

GANESH APPARAO CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The applicant, Ganesh Apparau Chaudhari, mistakenly filed a criminal revision under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure instead of a criminal appeal. He sought the court's permission to withdraw the revision and be allowed to file the proper appeal. The bench examined whether such a …

BALAJI VITTHALRAO KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Balaji Vitthalrao Kale, an Assistant Registrar, was convicted by a Special Court in Latur under Sections 7, 12 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe of Rs.5,000 to amend society bye‑laws. He contended that the bribe was actually taken by a subordinate …

AISHWARYA SMITESH MANEversusSMT MEENA W/O RAMESH MANE

Withdrawn

The applicant, Aishwarya Smitesh Mane, filed a criminal application and later sought leave to withdraw it. The learned counsel requested the court's permission to withdraw the application. The bench, after considering the request, dismissed the criminal application as withdrawn. No substantive …

GUMANCHAND KAMHAIYALAL MUTHAversusLAXMI PURNITURA INDUSTRIES

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Gumanchand Kamhaiyalal Mutha, appealed against an acquittal order 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 …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusDHAWALABAI RAWAJI KHADKE AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay heard a batch of first appeals filed by the State of Maharashtra and by numerous claimants concerning compensation awarded for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The claimants sought enhancement of compensation from the original Rs.360‑400 per R to …

AKHLEEMUDDIN FAJLODDIN SHAIKHversusNABILA AKHLEEMUDDIN SHAIKH AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The husband filed a criminal application seeking to restrain his wife from withdrawing the maintenance amount he regularly deposits in the Family Court. The court condoned a 45‑day delay in filing and allowed the criminal application, ordering that the revision be registered. It directed that the …

DEVIDAS MADHUKAR SHINDE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The Aurangabad Bench of the High Court of Bombay, on 8 January 2026, issued an interim order concerning a large number of pending criminal applications and writ petitions filed against the State of Maharashtra. The Court extended the deadline for filing amendments by four weeks, granting a final …

ANILKUMAR RAMNARAYAN AGRAWAL AND ORversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a contempt petition (No. 224 of 2008) alleging non‑compliance with a prior contempt order. The State of Maharashtra, as respondent, filed a civil application (No. 2588 of 2010) in the same matter. The petitioners, through Advocate A. S. Bajaj, asserted that the contempt order …

Trambak Govind ChewaleversusThe Executive Engineer

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Court was approached to correct errors in its earlier order dated 28 April 2026, where the case number, party names, and a clause concerning the withdrawal of deposited money were incorrectly recorded. The applicant argued that Clause 2 mistakenly limited withdrawal to 50 % of the amount, …

PRAMILA SHIVAJIRAO YELLULWAD AND ORSversusSHIVAJIRAO ARJUNRAO YELLULWAD

DISMISSED

The appellant, Pramila Shivajirao Yellulwad, filed a family court appeal and two civil applications against her husband, Shivajirao Arjunrao Yellulwad. The respondent's counsel had offered to provide the appellant's address, but the court issued notice based solely on the address supplied by the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusGANGUBAI KHEMA POKALE

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court heard a batch of appeals arising from a common judgment dated 27‑02‑2012 concerning compensation for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State appealed for interest on the compensation to be calculated from the Section 4 notification, while the claimants sought …

Udhav Pandurang EkambeversusThe Executive Engineer

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, entertained a series of civil applications seeking condonation of delay in filing first appeals and permission to withdraw compensation amounts deposited by the acquiring body in land‑acquisition matters. The applicants contended that the delay was caused by …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusTUKARAM CHIMA POKALE AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the compensation awarded for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project, while numerous claimants also appealed the same award. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had initially valued the dry lands at Rs 360‑400 per R, but the Reference Court enhanced …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusPANDU BHORU KHADKE AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the award of compensation for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project, while numerous claimants also appealed the same award. The original award, dated 24‑03‑2000, valued the land as dry at Rs.360‑400 per R, but the Claimants sought enhancement, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusLAXMAN DEU KHADKE AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay heard a batch of appeals by the State of Maharashtra and by claimants concerning compensation for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had initially awarded Rs.360‑400 per R, classifying the land as dry, but the …

GANESH VIJAY PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against alleged criminal proceedings. The Court expressed disinclination to grant bail and, upon the petitioner's instruction, the application was withdrawn. Consequently, the …

DR. PRAJWALIT SUNDARRAO RAUTversusPRIYANKA PRAJWALIT RAUT

DISMISSED

The appellant, Dr. Prajwalit Raut, filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court's Aurangabad Bench challenging a family court order. The court noted that the appellant failed to appear and that the notice issued to the respondent, Priyanka Raut, could not be served because the parties had resumed …

YUVRAJ DATTU ALIAS DATTATRAY BHOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Yuvraj Dattu applied for anticipatory bail in a case where the deceased allegedly committed suicide after being threatened by the applicant, who was also accused of having an extra‑marital relationship with the deceased’s wife. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 108, 352, 351(2), 351(3) r/w …

PRAVIN VISHWAMBHAR RAYZUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Pravin Vishwambhar Rayzude, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest. He first requested the court to place a copy of the charge sheet on record, which was granted. After hearing both sides, the court …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGOKUL GOTIRAM JADHAV

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal writ petition challenging the trial court’s order rejecting its application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to examine a chemical analyser as a prosecution witness. The prosecution had earlier secured admission of the analyser’s …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusBARKU RAMA SONGAL

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, dealt with a massive group of appeals arising from a common judgment dated 27‑02‑2012 concerning land acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State of Maharashtra appealed the compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusKUSA GANGA POKALE AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

These appeals arose from a common judgment dated 27.02.2012 of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Sangamner, in a group of Land Acquisition Reference Applications concerning lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State had acquired the lands under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusVITHABAI LAXMAN GANGAD

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench heard a massive group of appeals challenging a 2012 judgment of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Sangamner, which had enhanced compensation for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State of Maharashtra contended that the Reference …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusPANDU RAGHU WAGH AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay heard a batch of appeals filed by the State of Maharashtra and by numerous claimants concerning compensation for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The claimants sought enhancement of compensation from the original Rs.360‑400 per R to Rs.6,00,000 per …

VINOD PREMCHAND MAHATOLEversusRAMCHANDRA BAGANLAL MAHATOLE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Vinod Premchand Mahatole filed writ petition No. 2715 of 2022 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against Ramchandra Baganlal Mahatole and others. The petition remained pending for admission as the petitioner failed to appear in both morning and afternoon sessions. On 23 April 2026 the court …

DHARMA KRUSHNA PHANDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 04.04.2016 of the Secretary, Respondent No.1, which dismissed the petitioner's revision concerning a mutation entry. The petitioner argued that the dismissal was erroneous. The Court examined the nature of mutation entries and …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBABULAL BUDHIRAM VISHWKARMA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company filed a first appeal (No. 966 of 2012) against an order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Aurangabad, concerning the apportionment of a claim amount. The appellant, through Advocate A.S. Usmanpurkar, submitted a withdrawal petition with the requisite authority …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusSAKHUBAI MAHADU BARTAD AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the compensation awarded for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project, seeking interest from the date of the Section 4 notification, while the claimants appealed for enhanced compensation and interest from the date of the award. The Reference Court had …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBABULAL BUDHIRAM VISHWKARMA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company filed First Appeal No. 964 of 2012 before the National Lok Adalat of the High Court at Aurangabad challenging an order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Aurangabad, regarding the apportionment of a claim amount. The appellant, represented by Advocate A.S. …

JITENDRA PUNAMCHAND SONIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Jitendra Punamchand Soni, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, his counsel sought permission to withdraw it so that a fresh application could be filed. The sole issue before the court was whether the bail …

RATNAPRABHA KISHOR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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Ms. Shreya S. Battise filed a First Appeal challenging an order passed by the Reference Court under Order VII, Rule 11(d) of the Civil Procedure Code. She later sought to withdraw the appeal and instead pursue a writ petition against the same order. The Court examined whether the appeal could be …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusNAWASU DEU SONGAL

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the compensation awarded for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project, contending that the Reference Court erred in enhancing compensation and in granting interest from the Section 4 notification date. The claimants argued that, due to lack of sales …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusDHAWALA KANALU KEVARI LRS SOMA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench heard a batch of appeals arising from a common judgment dated 27‑02‑2012 concerning land acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro‑Electric Project. The State of Maharashtra sought to uphold the Special Land Acquisition Officer’s original award of Rs 360‑400 per R, …

MANISHA VITTHAL PARKADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Mrs. Manisha Vitthal Parkad filed a criminal writ petition seeking the transfer of the investigation of Crime No. 51 of 2025, registered at Police Station Gangakhed, Parbhani, from the local police to the Criminal Investigation Department. The offences alleged were under Sections 103(1) and 238 of …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusPARVATABAI KUSA GUDNAR AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court heard a batch of appeals arising from a common judgment of the Reference Court concerning compensation for lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State of Maharashtra sought to limit interest on compensation to that awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusRAMA BHIVA POKALE AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench dealt with a large group of appeals arising from a common judgment of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Sangamner, concerning land acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State of Maharashtra sought to uphold the original compensation of …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusMAHADU RAMA POKALE AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State acquired lands at Ghatghar for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project, issuing a Section 4 notification on 18.03.1997 and passing the final award on 24.03.2000. The SLAO awarded compensation at Rs.36,000 to Rs.40,000 per hectare treating the lands as dry, and the Reference Court enhanced it …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusDEOJI RAMA KHADKE

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, heard multiple first appeals filed by the State of Maharashtra and by claimants concerning lands acquired for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The claimants sought enhancement of compensation from the original award of Rs.360‑400 per R, arguing that …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERSversusKAWAJI RAWAJI SONGAL AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, dealt with a large group of land acquisition appeals concerning the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project. The State of Maharashtra sought to uphold the original compensation of Rs.360‑400 per R, while the claimants argued that the lands were semi‑irrigated and …

JYOTI CHANDRABHAN PENNEWAR AND ORSversusSHAIKH ZAHEER SHAIKH RAFIODDIN AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, Jyoti Chjandrabhan Pennewar and others, filed a cross‑appeal (ST.) No.12878 of 2025 and a related civil application No.8299 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Their counsel, Mr. V.D. Patnoorkar, stated that the applicants would waive any interest for the period …

VITTHAL SHAMRAO PAWAR AND OTHERSversusAMOL YEDGE THE CHIE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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The petitioners Vijaykumar Tarachand Rathod and Vitthal Shamrao Pawar filed contempt petitions seeking that the Director of Information & Technology grant them postings. The respondent submitted a communication dated 19 September 2019 stating that postings would be made as per availability. The …

VIJAYKUMAR TARACHAND RATHODversusAMOL YEDGE THE CHIE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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The petitioners filed contempt petitions seeking that they be given postings in the Department of Information Technology. The respondent, the Director of IT, submitted a communication dated 19 September 2019 indicating that postings would be made as per availability. The court examined whether any …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGOVIND MANIKRAO KALE

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The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment and award dated 10 April 2000 of the Beed District Land Reference Court in favor of Govind Manikrao Kale. The State argued that a Government Resolution dated 3 November 2016, and its corrigendum dated 23 February 2017, directed that the State would not …

DILIP KONDAPPA KINALKARversusSMT. MINAL KARNWAL

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The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, heard two contempt petitions—Petition No. 443 of 2024 (Dilip Kondappa Kinalkar v. Smt. Minal Karnwal) and Petition No. 312 of 2024 (Gorakh Annasaheb Rakh v. Shri Nitin Gadre). The petitioners, through counsel Mr. Shubham R. Swami and Mr. Mathpati S.K., …

Shamal Aditya TarangeversusAditya Ishwar Tarange

DISMISSED

The applicant sought to have divorce proceedings pending before the Family Court in Pune transferred to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Rahata, or any other court within Ahmednagar district. The court noted that the applicant had concealed the material fact that she resides and works in Pune, …

RUTUJA NARESH KAMBLEversusNARESH ASHOK KAMBLE

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Rutuja Naresh Kamble, filed an application seeking the transfer of her marriage petition (No.97/2026) from the Civil Judge Senior Division in Kalyan, Thane, to the Civil Court in Beed. She alleged that she has no source of income, lives with her elderly mother, and the distance of …

AKSHAY SHIVAJI SAPTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Akshay Shivaji Sapte filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking pre‑emptive bail against arrest in a criminal case instituted by the State of Maharashtra. The Court, after hearing, indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. Counsel for the …

VASANT SHANKARRAO KULKARNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Vasant Shankarrao Kulkarni filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 575 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition was presented before Judges Sandipkumar C. More and Vaishali Patil-Jadhav. At the request of the petitioner's …

UMESH RAMRAO KAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Umesh Ramrao Kawale filed an application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking an early hearing of his leave to appeal against a conviction by the State of Maharashtra. The applicant was represented by Mr. Rajendra P. Phatke, while the State was represented by Mr. V. S. Badakh. The …

NANASAHEB YEDUBA THORAT AND ORAversusPUNJABA DAGU THORAT AND ORS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition alleging that their appeal and accompanying stay application filed on 24‑02‑2026 before the Deputy Director of Land Records (Respondent No. 6) had not been heard, while an order from Respondent No. 5 was scheduled for execution. The petitioners sought a …

KUNDLIK KISAN GHUGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Kundlik Kisan Ghuge, filed a second contempt petition in 2013 alleging that a prior court order had not been complied with. The High Court had earlier allowed the petitioner to revive the contempt petition if the order was not fully complied with. After notice was issued in the …

DINESHLAL SHANKARLAL JAISWAL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a compensation award for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act for the Lower Dudhana Project, arguing that the award was too low. They relied on nine sale instances of non‑agricultural land, particularly a 1994 sale of 186 sq m for Rs 7,000, to argue for a higher …

THE STATE OF MAH and ORSversusGORAKH ARJUN MARATHE and ANR

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The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of two vendors, Gorakh and Mohan Marathe, who were charged under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 for allegedly selling adulterated chilli powder. A food inspector collected a sample, and the public analyst’s report indicated the presence …

SUBHASH CHANDAR KOTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The claimants' lands in Dhavali village were acquired for a percolation tank and the Special Land Acquisition Officer initially fixed market values of Rs 48,000‑53,000 per hectare. Dissatisfied, the claimants accepted compensation under protest and sought a reference under Section 18 of the Land …

RAMESH SHIVAJIRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Ramesh Shivajirao Jadhav filed a criminal writ petition seeking registration of a crime against respondents 2 and 3. The petitioner did not appear before the court and failed to provide a copy of the petition to respondent 2, preventing notice. Additionally, the petitioner did not circulate the …

OMKAR SHIVAJI KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Omkar Shivaji Kamble, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, alleging that he had repeatedly sexually assaulted his fifteen‑year‑old sister, resulting in pregnancy. The …

MAHADEV VINAYAK ANAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

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Mahadev Vinayak Anawane filed a contempt petition (No. 321 of 2012) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petitioner, through Advocate D.R. Jaybhar, asserted that the order under contempt had been complied with. The respondents, …

SIEMENS LTD.versusAURANGABAD MATHADI AND UNPROTECTED LABOUR BOARD

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Siemens Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 23 April 2013 issued by the Aurangabad Mathadi and Unprotected Labour Board that directed the company to pay Rs. 2,26,984. The petitioner contended that the Board had not afforded it a chance to be heard, violating the principles of …

SUDHIR DAGADU GATKALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Sudhir Dagadu Gatkal filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner, through counsel, later requested permission to withdraw the petition. The sole issue before the court was whether the petitioner …

MALAN W/O. MANOHAR PATTHE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Malan and another, filed a criminal writ petition seeking registration of an FIR based on a complaint dated 17 April 2020 alleging that Police Constable Mr. Salve had beaten them during a dispute involving the Thorat family. The police records showed that FIR No. 314/2020 was lodged …

ABHISHEK VIJAY BHAGATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH SECRETARY

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Petitioner Abhishek Vijay Bhagat filed a contempt petition alleging that the State of Maharashtra failed to complete a revenue survey of village Burhanagar by the court‑ordered deadline of 15 September 2023. The respondent State, through its AGP, submitted an affidavit stating that the survey was …

DEEPAK LAXMAN DAWKHAR AND OTHERSversusVAISHALI SHIVRAM SATHE AND OTHERS

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The High Court considered two civil applications filed under Civil Application Nos. 5199 of 2025 and 5288 of 2025. Both applications arose out of parallel proceedings where the parties had earlier filed appeals against Orders 19 and 21 dated 2025. The Court examined whether any relief could survive …

KASHIBAI RAMBHAU NALAWADE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Kashibai R. Nalawade and others, filed Writ Petition No. 8319 of 2018 before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The Court observed that a regular civil suit (No. 199 of 2014) concerning the same dispute …