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Judgments of 2026

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AMOL BABASAHEB LAGHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Amol Babasaheb Laghane filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the petition after a chargesheet was filed. The court considered whether the bail application could be withdrawn at that stage. The judge granted leave …

PANCHFULA RAJABHAU CHAVAN AND OTHERSversusRAJABHAU BHAURAO CHAVAN

DISPOSED OFF

The wife filed Criminal Application No.1660/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing a revision application. The court, after considering the reasons, condoned the delay and allowed the revision application to be registered. The court then issued notice to the respondents in Criminal Revision …

VINOD BHAGWANRAO KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner, Vinod Bhagwanrao Kamble, filed a bail application in a criminal case involving a seven‑year‑old girl as the victim. The court, after hearing the applicant's counsel, expressed reluctance to grant bail given the seriousness of the charges. The applicant's counsel then sought to …

SANDIP SAHEBRAO GADADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sandip Sahebrao Gadade, filed a bail application before the High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant's counsel, S. B. Solanke, sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to approach the Sessions Court instead. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, was represented by …

GANESH VENKATRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for land acquired in 1997 for the Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court unjustifiably applied a 25% deduction to the market value based on small agricultural sale instances and that the compensation for trees on the land was …

GOVINDRAO MAROTIRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired in 1997 for the Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court had applied an excessive 25% deduction in market value based on small agricultural sale instances and had inadequately compensated for trees on the land. The …

PRATAPRAO GOVINDRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired in 1997 for the Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court unjustifiably applied a 25% deduction to the market value and failed to enhance compensation for trees on the land. The Reference Court had relied on sale …

SANJAY VENKATRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for land acquired in 1997 for the Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court unjustifiably applied a 25% deduction to the market value based on sale instances and failed to enhance compensation for trees on the land. The Reference Court …

LAXMANRAO NAMDEORAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired in 1997 for the Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court unjustifiably applied a 25% deduction to the market value based on sale instances and failed to enhance compensation for trees on the land. The Reference …

BHASKAR GOVINDRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for land acquired in 1997 for the Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court unjustifiably applied a 25% deduction to the market value based on sale instances and failed to enhance compensation for trees on the land. The Reference Court …

VENKATRAO MAROTRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded in land acquisition proceedings for a Talani Medium Project, arguing that the Reference Court unjustifiably applied a 25% deduction to the market value based on sale instances and failed to enhance compensation for trees on the land. The Reference …

GOPAL TUKARAM PATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, owners of lands acquired for the Borol Storage Tank project, filed first appeals under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 seeking enhanced compensation. They relied on a prior judgment of this Court dated 25 March 2026, which had increased compensation for similarly …

VIJAYABAI VIKRAM HIPPARKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA and ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The land of 1 hectare 26 gunta in Pakharsavangi village was acquired in 1993 for the Wasangaon Tank under the Land Acquisition Act. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded Rs 65,000 per hectare in 1995, which the claimant challenged under Section 18, leading the reference court to raise …

MRS. SEEMA D/O. MANOHARRAO BOKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Mrs. Seema Boke filed a contempt petition alleging that an order directing the Education Officer to grant her approval for services after a management proposal had not been complied with. The respondent filed an affidavit stating that the order was complied with and approval was granted on …

RAMA SUSHIL KANOJIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Rama Sushil Kanojiya and Meena Suresh Jain, who were charged in Crime No.0247 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of an …

GANESH MACCHINDRA JANGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Ganesh Macchindra Jangle filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 803 of 2024 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. After hearing both sides, the petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition. The Court, noting its …

CHANDRAKANT TRAMBAK KOTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISMISSED

The claimants' lands in Dhavali village were acquired for a percolation tank, and the Special Land Acquisition Officer initially valued them at Rs 48,000‑53,000 per hectare. Dissatisfied, the claimants sought a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the Reference Court …

Sheshrao maruti MundeversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant filed a civil application seeking withdrawal of the amount deposited by the acquiring body after a prior court order required full deposit with interest. The court examined the request and directed that 50% of the deposited sum, together with accrued interest, may be withdrawn upon …

RAM 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 sought a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the Reference …

NARENDRA SAHEBRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Narendra Sahebrao Patil filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the petition as it had become infructuous. The Court granted the request for withdrawal. Consequently, the writ petition was …

VIVEK SANJAY THAKURversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a contempt petition arising from an order dated 25 September 2020 that required him to appear for taking circulation and to provide copies for issuance of notice to respondents. The petitioner failed to appear for the circulation and did not supply the required copies. The …

THE STATE OFMAHARASHTRAversusJAGAN PUNA KOLI

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Jalgaon, which had, on reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, enhanced compensation for land acquired for submergence. The land, 1 hectare 19 roods in village Bhoras Bk., was originally awarded …

ILLIYAS KHAN RAHMAT KHAN.versusFARZANABEE NAIMEEMODDIN AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, original respondent No.1, filed a review application challenging the Bombay High Court's judgment dated 20.04.2026 in First Appeal No.286 of 2013, which had allowed the claimants' appeal and directed only the applicant to pay Rs.5,00,000 compensation. The underlying claim arose from …

SHAILA PRADEEP SHAHversusANSAR VAZEER BAIG AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Shaila Pradeep Shah, filed a writ petition (W.P. No.7175 of 2019) challenging an order dated 25 January 2019 passed by the Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Sangamner in Regular Civil Suit No.378/2003. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the writ petition had become infructuous …

BHAGWAN LIMBAJI SURWASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Bhagwan Limbaji Surwase filed a writ petition in 2020 challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petition remained pending for several years, and the petitioner failed to appear at multiple hearings in March 2026. The Court, noting the petitioner's lack of interest and repeated …

VIKAS NAVNATH MOTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Vikas Navnath Mote challenged a 20 April 2021 order of the Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, which rejected his objection in the Jaikwadi Project, Beed. Respondents withdrew the disputed amount, but only on the condition that they file an undertaking to refund the sum with interest if …

Anita Abhay TupvihireversusAbhay Bhagwan Tupvihire

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Anita Abhay Tupvihire, who has no source of income and resides in Paithan, applied to amend her prayer clause to seek transfer of Hindu Marriage Petition No.277 of 2025 from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ahmednagar to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Paithan, citing the difficulty of traveling …

KAILAS S/O. SUKLAL DEOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellant, a driver, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Dhule, for assault causing simple and grievous hurt under Sections 323 and 325 of the Indian Penal Code after allegedly demanding money from the victim, Leeabai, and striking her with a stone. The appellant appealed, arguing …

NANASAHEB BHANUDAS BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Nanasaheb Bhanudas Bhosale, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequently, the petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the application and requested liberty to file a separate application for discharge before the trial …

GANESH RAKHAMAJI DEVKAR AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, junior engineers and other staff appointed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) between 2007‑2012, claimed that despite continuous service they were denied regularisation and permanency benefits because of artificial technical breaks. The State of Maharashtra, the …

CHANBAS RAMLING KOTE AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A large group of junior engineers and other staff appointed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) between 2007 and 2012 sought regularisation, creation of permanent posts and arrears of salary, arguing that their work is of a perennial nature and that the Maharashtra Rural Development …

SHAIKH AYYUB USMAN PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shaikh Ayyub Usman Patel, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to the State respondents to register FIRs against a fourth respondent based on applications dated 19 March 2021 and 19 April 2021. The court observed that after 1 April 2022 the petitioner failed to pursue …

VINAYAK AMBU RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Vinayak Ambu Rathod filed a criminal revision application (No. 1131 of 2021) seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant, through counsel, requested the High Court's permission to withdraw the revision. The Court, after considering the request, granted leave to withdraw, thereby …

BHAUSAHEB KASHINATH GAIKWAD AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants' 0.32 R of land in Vaijapur was acquired for a left canal project and they were awarded Rs 38,464 as compensation. They sought enhancement under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, relying on two sale deeds executed after the Section 4 notification: one dated 05‑05‑2001 …

MACHINDRA BABURAO GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Machindra Baburao Gaikwad, owned 0.18 R of land acquired for a canal project and was awarded Rs 1,339 per R as compensation. He challenged the award under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, relying on two sale deeds executed after the Section 4 notification: one on 5 May …

KAMALBAI DATTU GAIKWAD AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, owners of 0.34 R of land in Vaijapur, challenged the compensation of Rs.40,868 awarded for acquisition of their land for a canal project, claiming a higher rate based on two sale deeds executed shortly after the Section 4 notification under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The …

BHAMABAI SAMBHA KOTE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA 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 sought a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the Reference …

MADANLAL KANAKMAL MUNOT, L.R. RAJENDRAversusAJAY VASANTLAL BORA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Madanlal Kanakmal Munot, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. During the proceedings, counsel informed the court that an alternative legal remedy was available to the petitioner. The petitioner requested permission to withdraw the writ petition while …

SURESH RAMA PAWARversusDIGAMBAR VITHAL BHOSALE AND OTHERS

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The trial court had decreed a suit in favour of the plaintiff, Suresh Rama Pawar, granting an injunction that restrained the defendants from obstructing his possession of land (Gat/Survey No. 40/A) and from interfering with his half‑share in a well. The first appellate court reversed the trial …

PRAVEEN VEDPRAKASH SHARMAversusTHE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX AND ANOTHER

Transfer to other court

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, listed a large number of writ petitions for hearing in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment dated 10 April 2026 in Income Tax Officer, Ward2(1), Chandigarh vs. Tej Pratap Singh. The petitioners sought to challenge the constitutional validity of Section …

KALU RAMDAS GHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Kalu Ramdas Ghane, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. On instructions, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the application. The court considered the request for withdrawal. No substantive merits of the application were examined. The …

SOPAN ALIAS UMESH RAMESH NIGALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, Sopan alias Umesh Ramesh Nigal, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra. During the pendency of the appeal, his counsel sought leave to withdraw the appeal, asking that the court grant liberty to revive a bail application if the trial does not make substantial …

SANDIP RAJABHAU WHATKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicants, Sandip Rajabhau Whatkar and others, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. They sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application while retaining the right to file a separate application for discharge before the trial court. The learned …

MAHADEV BALASAHEB GHOLVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Mahadev Balasaheb Gholve filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to register an offence against an intervenor for alleged misappropriation in the Loknete Gopinath Munde Backward Co-operative Spinning Mill, based on a complaint dated 16‑10‑2019. The Court’s resource personnel report dated …

MAHESH SHIVAJI HIVARDE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking quash of FIR No. 160 of 2025 registered under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 12 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, alleging a sexual offence against respondent No.3 …

MAHARASHTRA KRISHNA VALLEY DEVP. CORP.versusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The Executive Engineer (Acquiring Body) filed multiple first appeals challenging judgments and awards relating to land acquisition for the Sina‑Kolegaon Medium Project in Domgaon and Sonari villages. The Court noted that the same lands, purpose, and notifications were involved in a prior decision …

SHIVDAS TULSHIRAM BORKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The accused Shivdas Tulshiram Borkar was convicted by the JMFC, Jafrabad, and the conviction was affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Jalna, for outraging the modesty of a woman under Section 354 IPC, based primarily on the testimony of the complainant and corroborated by her husband and …

TUSHAR YUVRAJ GITE AND OTHERSversusPUJA TUSHAR GITE

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners filed a criminal application seeking restoration of Criminal Application No. 4454 of 2023, which had been dismissed for want of prosecution. The respondents did not object to the restoration. The court, noting the consent of both parties, allowed the application. Consequently, the …

DILIP PRALHAD PADALEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a writ petition in 2019 challenging an order dated 17 March 2016. The petition remained uncirculated for over four years and was first listed in September 2023. Despite multiple listings in 2023, 2024, and 2026, the petitioner and counsel failed to appear on each occasion. The …

VITTHAL NAMDEO KOKAREversusThe State of Maharashtra Through the Collector Osmanabad

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered a series of civil applications seeking condonation of a 191‑day delay in filing first appeals and the withdrawal of an award amount deposited by the acquiring body. The Court examined whether such a delay could be condoned under procedural law …

NAWAZODDIN EJAJODDIN PIRJADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Nawazoddin Ejaajoddin Pirzade, an agriculturist, applied for an arms licence to protect his fields from damage caused by wild animals. The police inspector’s report and a panchanama indicated crop damage and recommended the licence, but the District Magistrate rejected the application and …

KESHAVRAO PATILBA DAPKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Keshavrao s/o Patilba Dapke, filed a writ petition (No. 4975 of 2015) along with a civil application (No. 858 of 2022) challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The Court initially granted leave to amend the petition, directing that any amendment be filed within four weeks. On …

VINOD BABRUWAN HULSUREversusUDHAVRAO PANDURANG GAMBHIRE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Vinod Babruwan Hulsure, sought uninterrupted daily telephonic access to his minor daughter, who was residing with her maternal grandfather (the respondent) after the death of his wife. The petitioner alleged that despite a prior understanding and a Family Court order, the respondent …

VINOD BABRUWAN HULSUREversusUDHAVRAO PANDURANG GAMBHIRE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a father, sought interim custody of his minor daughter for the Diwali holidays, filing an application (Exh.51) in the Family Court, Latur. The Family Court rejected the temporary custody request and granted limited visitation rights, a decision the petitioner challenged by filing a …

ALKA @ RAMKAUR TUKARAM DHUMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The petitioner filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 622 of 2021 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. Over the ensuing years, the petitioner failed to pursue the matter, did not circulate the petition, and did not provide instructions to counsel. …

M.S.E.B. THR.EXECUTIVE ENGINEER JALGAONversusKAMALABAI ANADA PAWAR AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) appealed the compensation awards granted by the Land Reference Court, Jalgaon, in four separate land‑acquisition cases involving individual agriculturist claimants. The appellants contended that the compensation was improperly calculated and excessively …

PRAVIN DINKAR KHEDKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, a husband and wife, filed a criminal application seeking quash of FIR No. 540 of 2025 registered at Ashti Police Station for offences under Sections 85, 115(2), 352 and 351(2) r/w 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Both parties submitted a compromise deed dated 27.08.2026, …

THE STATE OF MAH.versusBABRUWAHAN SHRIHARI KHESE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed against a 1996 judgment that enhanced compensation for land acquired for a percolation tank at Matephal, Latur. The original award by the Land Acquisition Officer in 1991 fixed compensation at Rs.120 per R, but the claimants, invoking Section 18 of the Land …

GOPAL DADA SONAWANE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicants, Gopal Dada Sonawane and others, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the prosecution filed a charge sheet against the accused. The applicants, through their counsel, sought permission to withdraw the bail …

M.S.E.B.JALGAONversusBABULAL JAIRAM THAKRE AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The appellant, M.S.E.B. Jalgaon, appealed against a 1998 judgment and award concerning land acquisition for the Deepnagar Thermal Power Station, arguing that the dispute is identical to that decided in First Appeal No. 496/2002 (Maharashtra State Electricity Board v. Parwatibai Vedu Pawar & Ors.). …

MSRTC, MUMBAI THR JALGAONversusASHOK DAGADU MAHAJAN AND ANR

DISMISSED

The judgment concerns several first appeals and cross‑objections arising from land acquisitions for a State Transport (S.T.) stand and residential quarters at Erandol. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had fixed different market values for the same project in three reference awards, which were …

ABHIJEET UTTAMRAO GIRBIDEversusBHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Abhijeet Uttamrao Girbide filed a writ petition against Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. After arguments on the merits, the Court was not inclined to grant any relief. The petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the permission. …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusJAMBUWANT POPAT BHOSALE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the 2nd Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Osmanabad, which had enhanced compensation awarded to the claimants in a land acquisition matter. The claimants argued that the enhanced compensation did not exceed four times the amount fixed by the Land …

PAVAN S/O. RAMCHANDRA MORE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Petitioners Pavan More and another filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 664 of 2019 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. Their counsel, Mr. Akshay Wagh on behalf of Mr. Shelke Shivaji T., applied for leave to withdraw the petition. The …

AMJAD ALIAS PAPPU AJMAL KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Amjad @ Pappu was arrested for alleged assault with a sword under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was based on a complaint by a relative of the victim, but the medical report classified the injuries as simple. The charge‑sheet has been filed and the investigation is …

SAMSHER ALIAS NANDAD RAMESH BHOSLE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The petitioners, Samshar alias Nandad Ramesh Bhosle and others, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the charge sheet was filed against them. The petitioners' counsel, Mr. C.C. Deshpande, sought permission to withdraw the bail …

NILESH VITTHAL WAHULE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Nilesh Vitthal Wahule and Swatej Vitthal Wahule, were arrested for assaulting an informant and his father with an axe and a spade, causing serious injuries, under Sections 109, 118(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The incident arose from a …

NANASAHEB KADUBAL MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Nanasaheb was arrested in connection with Crime No. 376 of 2025 for offences under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant sought bail after the charge‑sheet was filed, arguing that the prosecution case rested solely on circumstantial evidence and that no further custodial …

SABHAJI S/O. KRISHANA MANALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

DISMISSED

The claimants sought higher compensation for one hectare of land acquired in 1995 for the resettlement of earthquake‑affected persons. Two acquisition notifications under Section 4 (1994 and 1995) led to two awards under Section 11 (1994 and 1996). The claimants filed a reference (LAR No. 136/2007) …

SHAIKH JALIL SHAIKH CHANDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Shahik Jalil Shahik Chand filed Writ Petition No. 8160 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition was pending for an extended period, and the petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the cause of action had become …

RAJU KERUBA SHINDE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, six members of the Shinde family, were implicated in an assault case (Crime No. 220/2026) alleging grievous injuries to a victim, with charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR and investigation records contain counter‑reports, and no specific overt act …

KARAN BHIMSING RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita filed by Karan, a 23‑year‑old accused of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution’s case evolved from an initial …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSANJAY BABAN MALI AND ORS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the 2nd Joint Civil Judge (Senior Division) in Osmanabad that had enhanced compensation awarded to claimants in a land acquisition matter. The claimants, represented by Mr. S.N. Patne, argued that the enhanced amount did not exceed four times the …

DHIRAJ SANTOSH THORATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Dhiraj Thorat, was charged under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in a case committed to the Sessions Court. On the first day of his appearance, the Sessions Judge framed the charge without allowing the accused to file a discharge application as mandated by Section 250 …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusAMBRUSHI SONA BHOSALE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the 2nd Joint Civil Judge (Senior Division) in Osmanabad concerning compensation awarded in land acquisition proceedings (L.A.R. No.402 of 2013) to Ambrushi Sona Bhosale and another. The appellant contended that the reference court had enhanced the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHAMRAO SONA BHOSALE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The Nanded Town Market Area House Building Co‑Operative Society Ltd filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 19‑day delay in filing a review application against the Court’s order dated 11 March 2026 in Writ Petition No. 12369 of 2021. The Court, after considering the applicant’s …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusPRAKASH SOJAR ANDHARE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the 2nd Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Osmanabad, which had enhanced compensation awarded to the claimants in a land acquisition matter. The State argued that the reference court's enhancement did not exceed four times the amount fixed by the Land …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSUMAN SOJAR ANDHARE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment and award dated 1 October 2014 issued by the 2nd Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Osmanabad in L.A.R. No.400 of 2013, challenging the compensation enhancement granted to the claimants. The claimants argued that the enhanced compensation did not exceed …

GANESH SHISHUPAL KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ganesh Kadam was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge‑1, Latur on 8‑12‑2025 for offences under Sections 326 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. He filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail pending his appeal (Criminal …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusANITA SOJAR ANDHARE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2014 judgment of the 2nd Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Osmanabad, which had enhanced compensation in a land acquisition case. The State argued that the reference court’s enhancement did not exceed four times the amount awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer. …

PANDURANG ABAJI GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTGRA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Pandurang Abaji Gaikwad, filed a contempt petition challenging a communication dated 17 March 2026 which stated that his applications for the post of Lower Assistant, Grade‑C had been decided and that he was ineligible for salary from 18 August 2006. The petitioner claimed he never …

Manohar Nagnath DudhbhateversusMahesh Virbhadrappa Halge

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The applicant sought permission to withdraw the amount deposited in the court pursuant to an award, after the insurance company was held liable for compensation. The respondents opposed, alleging negligence by the motorcycle rider and disputing the spot panchanama sketch, but the court had already …

RIDDHIDEVI ARVINDSING PARIHARversusTHE STATE OF MAH

DISMISSED

The appellant's land was acquired in 1981 for a Gavthan scheme extension, and compensation of Rs.15,000 per hectare was awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer. Dissatisfied, the appellant filed a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, relying on a sale instance dated 17 May …

RAJESH PRAKASH WANIversusKISAN VIDYA PRASARAK SANSTHA THR SECRETARY and ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, lecturers at Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar College of Pharmacy, were terminated and appealed to the School Tribunal, which held it lacked jurisdiction under the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977. The petitioners challenged this …

GRAMODYOGIC SHIKSHAN MANDALversusSANJAY BHATIYA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered a contempt petition filed by Gramodyogic Shikshan Mandal against Sanjay Bhatiya and another. The petition alleged disobedience of an order that had been quashed by the Supreme Court in Civil Appeals Nos. 10443‑10444 of 2016 (arising from SLP(C) Nos. 11709‑11710 of 2014). …

SUDHIR BABURAO BIDWAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Sudhir Baburao Bidwai filed a criminal writ petition seeking to have A.P.I. Chincholkar added as an accused in Crime No. 416 of 2017. The High Court had earlier directed that the appropriate remedy was under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner failed to pursue that remedy …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusRAMRAO MAHADU KENDRE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Udgir, which had enhanced compensation in a land acquisition case to an amount not exceeding four times the award of the Land Acquisition Officer. The State argued that the reference court's enhancement was within …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusRAMRAO MAHADU KENDRE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Udgir, which had enhanced compensation in a land acquisition matter to an amount not exceeding four times the award of the Land Acquisition Officer. The State argued that, under Government Resolution No. …

SAMPAT NANASAHEB BORNARE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. After hearing, the court indicated a reluctance to grant the requested relief. Consequently, the petitioners, through their counsel, withdrew the petition. The court dismissed the petition as withdrawn. …

KIRAN RAMKISHAN SALGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Ms. Kiran Salgar was appointed as a Shikshan Sevak on 6 August 2019 after a newspaper advertisement on 30 May 2019, following the management’s proposal to the Deputy Director of Education which received no response. The Deputy Director later refused approval of the appointment on 15 March 2021, …

LILACHAND BHANUDAS PATILversusSTATE OF MAH and ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a 2005 award that fixed compensation for land acquired in Akhatwadi village for the Hatnur Canal Sub‑Distributories Nos. 3‑5. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had awarded Rs. 158.4 per R, the Reference Court enhanced it to Rs. 270 per R, but the claimants sought Rs. …

SUHALAL PRATAP PATIL and ANRversusSTATE OF MAH THR COLLECTOR JALGAON and ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a 2005 award that fixed compensation for land acquired in 1988 for the Hatnur Canal Sub‑Distributories Nos. 3‑5 at Rs. 158.4 per R, which the reference court had enhanced to Rs. 270 per R. Claiming that the award was inadequate, they sought Rs. 1,000‑1,200 per R. The High …

SUHALAL PRATAP PATILversusSTATE OF MAH THR COLLECTOR JALGAON and AN

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a 2005 award that fixed compensation for land acquired in Akhatwadi village for the Hatnur Canal Sub‑Distributaries Nos. 3‑5, arguing that the amount of Rs. 270 per R awarded by the Reference Court was inadequate. They sought a higher rate of Rs. 1,000‑1,200 per R, relying …

PRATAP YADAV PATIL and ANRversusSTATE OF MAH THR COLLECTOR JALGAON and ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for land acquired in 1988 for the Hatnur Canal Sub‑Distributaries Nos. 3, 4 and 5 in Akhatwadi village, Jalgaon district. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had fixed Rs 158.4 per R, which the reference court enhanced to Rs 270 per R, while the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusVENKAT BHAGWAN MUSANE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Udgir, which had enhanced compensation awarded to the claimant, Venkat Bhagwan Musane, in a land acquisition case. The appellant argued that the enhanced compensation did not exceed four times the amount …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusVENKAT BHAGWAN MUSANE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Joint Civil Judge Senior Division, Udgir, which had enhanced compensation awarded to the claimant, Venkat Bhagwan Musane, in a land acquisition matter. The State argued that the enhanced compensation did not exceed four times the amount originally …

NARAYAN S/O. ASHOK PAGARE (MALI)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Narayan Pagare filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 648 of 2018 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The Court had earlier, on 31 July 2026, granted the petitioner a last chance to advance the matter and warned of dismissal if not …

AJAY BHASKAR MURALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Several writ petitions were filed by individual petitioners challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners argued that the matter was already decided by a Full Bench of this Court in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan Vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) SCC Online Bom 729, a decision that is …

BALBHIM NAMDEO KOKAREversusThe State of Maharashtra Through the Collector Osmanabad

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The High Court of Bombay entertained multiple civil applications seeking condonation of a 191‑day delay in filing first appeals and the withdrawal of an award amount deposited by the acquiring body. The Court, after considering the applicants' claim that the award was meager, allowed the condonation …

TUKARAM NAMDEO KOKAREversusThe State of Maharashtra Through the Collector Osmanabad

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered a series of civil applications seeking condonation of a 191‑day delay in filing first appeals and the withdrawal of an award amount deposited by the acquiring body. The court found that the delay was justified and therefore condoned it, allowing …

M/S A P PATEL AND COMPANYversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

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The petitioner, M/s A. P. Patel And Company, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel submitted a communication dated 15 September 2026 seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the petition on the client’s instructions. The Court examined the …

STATE OF MAHAversusJAIPRAKASH WAMANRAO SALGARE

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2002 judgment and award concerning land acquisition for the Terna Medium Project, seeking to overturn the compensation awarded. The High Court noted that it had already, in First Appeal No.550 of 1993, enhanced compensation for the same project to Rs 40,000 per …

HANUMANT VITTALRAO PATILversusDHANRAJ GANPATI JADHAV AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Hanumant Vittalrao Patil, challenged a decision of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal that was rendered on 22 February 2017 without any prior notice to the parties, despite the matter being kept in abeyance after a revision was called on 23 November 2016. The petitioner argued that the …

MANGALABAI MOTIRAM BAVISKARversusMotiram Bhika Baviskar Died

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petition filed by Mangalabai Motiram Baviskar sought to bring the legal representatives of respondent No.4 on record in the civil suit. The application was presented before the Hon'ble Justice Sanjay A. Deshmukh. The court examined whether procedural rules permitted such an amendment at this …