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Judgments of 2026

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NARENDRA EKNATH GHULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Naren­dra Eknath Ghule filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest. The Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, expressed a disinclination to grant the relief. Consequently, the applicant, through his advocate, instructed …

NABISAB MAHEBOOB JAMADARversusHARI TUKARAM BIRAJDAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Nabisab Maheboob Jamadar, sought the Court's permission to withdraw his writ petition and to be allowed to file an application for the appointment of a Court Commissioner to measure the lands of the respondents. The trial court had earlier rejected such an application on the ground …

KALPANA GOPALRAO TAIWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, disposed the main writ petition (Writ Petition No. 9979 of 2019). Consequently, the two pending civil applications (Civil Application Nos. 7746/2021 and 13894/2022) that were filed with the same writ petition were also ordered to stand disposed. No further …

SURESH S/O NAMOMAL TOLANI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Suresh and Vicky Tolani, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Dhule, for assault under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a 2011 incident in which they allegedly struck a man with a stone and were involved in a subsequent assault on an intervening witness. …

BHAGWAN MADHAVRAO WATEMODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Bhagwan Madhavrao Watemod filed a criminal writ petition seeking transfer of the investigation of Crime No. 37 of 2022. No counsel appeared for the petitioner. The court noted that the investigating officer had already filed a "C" summary in respect of the crime, as per the Resource …

JITENDRA PUNDALIK CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench entertained a series of writ petitions filed by employees of the Directorate of Higher Education seeking the payment of salary benefits under the one‑step pay scale applicable to staff posted in Tribal and PESA areas. The petitioners alleged that despite a …

KISAN MADHUKAR VASAVE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OHTERS

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The petitioners, a group of employees deployed in Tribal and PESA areas, filed writ petitions seeking salary benefits under the one‑step pay scale and arrears, invoking a Government Resolution dated 29‑02‑2024. The State of Maharashtra, through its Directorate of Higher Education, was the …

SHIVKARSINH NARSINH THAKURversusGANESHSINH GULABSINH THAKUAR AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Shivkarsinh Narsinh Thakur, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 13 June 2025 by the Deputy Director of Land Records, which rejected his application for a stay of a pending appeal (R.O.R. Appeal/S.R./985/2025). The appeal is currently before the Deputy Director, and the …

DAMODHAR GANPATRAO GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a former primary teacher, sought a writ of mandamus directing the education authorities to fix his salary and grant retirement benefits as per the 6th and 7th Pay Commissions for the period 19 January 2006 to 1 May 2018. He claimed that his D.Ed. degree was cancelled in 2005, he …

CHAMPALAL GANGADHAR PATILversusVIJAY RAVINDRANATH KABRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a defendant in a 2014 suit for specific performance of a sale agreement, sought a stay of that suit on the ground that a parallel proceeding under the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014 was pending before the District Deputy Registrar. The trial court rejected the stay …

SAYYAD JAMALUDDIN GAFFARversusRUKSANA BEGUM MOHD. HANIF SHAIKH AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sayyad Jamaluddin Gaffar, filed a writ petition (WP 9477/2022) and a related civil application (No. 15997 of 2022) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner later instructed his counsel, Mr. Syed Mois Ali (h/f Mr. Suhail Farooqui Gulam), to withdraw both …

PRATHMESH PROMOD UPGANLWARversusSAJID MAJID KHAN AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Sajid Majid Khan and Moin Majid Khan in connection with FIR No. 36/2026 alleging fraudulent crop‑insurance claims. Applicant No. 1 withdrew his application, leading to its dismissal. Applicant No. 2 contended that there was no evidence …

RUKAYYABI MOHAMMAD IQBAL AND ORSversusGULAB MOTIRAM BADGUJAR AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The claimants, the family of a deceased mason, sought compensation under Sections 140 and 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act after the deceased was killed when a rickshaw collided with a tractor towing a trolley. The Motor Accident Claim Tribunal held the tractor and trolley owners jointly liable for …

SHAIKH LADDU SHAIKH AHMADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Shaikh Laddu Shaikh Ahmad, appealed against the compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer for 2 hectares 2 R of land acquired for the Nimna Dudhana Project. The Reference Court had granted a higher rate of Rs.2,500 per R for 1 hectare 89 R (dry land) and Rs.6,629 …

SHANKAR JANYYA PAGOTE AND OTHERSversusDR. SANJAY CHAHANDE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Shankar Jannya Pagote and others, filed a continuous petition (No. 389 of 2020) seeking relief against Dr. Sanjay Chahande and others. The respondents argued that the petitioner's counsel was no longer present and that the petition was limited to deciding the petitioners' …

SHAHIDAS TRIMBAK MHASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Shahidas Trimbak Mhask, filed a First Appeal under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 seeking higher compensation for his acquired land used for the Nimna Dudhna Project. He argued that, based on a recent decision in a similar appeal, he should receive the enhanced rates for …

DHONDIBA MAHAJAN JADHAV AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged three separate judgments and awards relating to land acquisition proceedings of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) at Latur dating back to 1993. The issues centered on the correctness of the compensation awards and whether the earlier decisions should …

SHAIKH KHALID SHAIKH AHMADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Shaikh Khalid Shaikh Ahmad, owned 3 hectares 17 R of land in Padali (Pardhi) that was acquired for the Nimna Dudhana Project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at a rate for dry land, but the Reference Court enhanced part of it, granting Rs 2,500 per R for …

Premchand So Gulabchand NaharversusAseem Kumar Gupta Secretary and another

DISPOSED OFF

A contempt petition (No. 347 of 2026) was filed in the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, arising from a prior writ petition. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the order of contempt had been complied with. The court examined the submission and found no further issue. Consequently, the …

The Executive Engineer, Osmanabad Medium Project Division at Osmanabad (Dharshiv) And OrsversusMARUTI S/OBAPU DEVKAR SICE DECEASED HER LRS SMTSITABAI W/0 MARUTI DEVKAR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, entertained several civil applications arising from a land acquisition award. In Application No. 9084 of 2026, the claimants sought withdrawal of the compensation amount deposited by the acquiring body; the Court allowed withdrawal of 80% of the amount …

ASHOK DNYANOBA CHAVAN AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHA AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a contempt petition seeking enforcement of an interim order issued in a writ petition (WP/5747/2004). The writ petition, however, was disposed of on 20 June 2017, rendering the interim order moot. The court examined whether any cause of action remained for the contempt petition …

GOPINATH BAJABA UGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Gopinath Bajaba Ugale filed a contempt petition alleging that the State of Maharashtra failed to comply with a court order. The State, through Advocate General A. S. Shinde, submitted an affidavit-in-reply along with a cheque of Rs.1,69,044 deposited in the petitioner's account on 26‑08‑2013, …

Ramnat Ganpatrao KhodversusMurlidhar Jaskaran Parikh

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Ramnat Ganpatrao Khod, had earlier instituted a contempt petition against the respondent, Murlidhar Jaskaran Parikh. On the advice of his counsel, the petitioner moved before the High Court, Aurangabad Bench, to withdraw the contempt petition. The learned Judge considered the motion …

DNYANESHWAR MANGO BAGLE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Dnyaneswar Mango Bagle and another, filed a criminal application (No. 2234 of 2023) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. An interim order was earlier passed by the Court on 03 July 2023. After hearing the parties, the …

NIVRUTTI VITHOBA MARATHE AND OTHERSversusHARSHAD SHASHIKANT JAIN AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 221‑day delay in filing a petition to restore a cross‑appeal to its original position and to obtain permission to remove office objections. They explained that the delay resulted from an inadvertent failure to upload an order dated …

SHAIKH AMIN HUSSAIN PRESIDENT AND OTHERSversusGHANSHYAM PRATAPRAO SHELAR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, trustees of Shaikh Mohammad Baba Dargah Trust, challenged an order by the Deputy Charity Commissioner issued under Section 41A of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act directing them to de‑register the trust from the Waqf Board. The petitioners argued that Section 41A only empowers the …

BABASAHEB RANGNATH WATANEversusASHA BABASAHEB WATANE AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner sought condonation of delay in a criminal application filed against the respondents. The court examined the reasons provided for the delay and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the court condoned the delay and allowed the criminal application. It also ordered that a criminal …

ZAKWAN SHOAIB MEMON ALIAS JADAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Zakwan Shoaib Memon, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet in the underlying criminal case was filed. The applicant, through counsel, sought to withdraw the bail application and requested …

ATUL MOHANRAO PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, considered three anticipatory bail applications filed by Manindarsingh Dharamsingh Jahagirdar, Vitthal Kishan Rao Ghodke and Ganesh Vaijnath Rukke in connection with offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to forged power of …

DEVBA KADTOJI WARBHADEversusPRIYANKA SANTOSH KSHIRSAGAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Devba Kadtoji Warbhade, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequently, the petitioner, through counsel, applied for leave to withdraw the petition. The Court examined the request for withdrawal. Finding no impediment, the Court granted leave to …

LAXMAN BHASKAR HAVANE AND OTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking quashment of FIR No.175/2021, which alleged offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504 and 506 IPC relating to alleged cruelty, assault and harassment of a daughter‑in‑law. The petitioner argued that the FIR contained no specific averments of cruelty …

BHAURAO APPARAO KOLHE AND OTHERSversusANANDRAO TUKARAM KOLHE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners challenged the dismissal of their appeal by the Sub‑Divisional Officer (SDO) Hadgaon and the confirmation of the Tehsildar's order, alleging procedural irregularity. They argued that under the Mamlatdars’ Courts Act, 1906, the Tehsildar was required to conduct a site inspection and …

CHHAYA ASHOK WAKODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Chhaya Ashok Wakode filed Criminal Application No. 2753 of 2024 before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The applicant’s counsel, on written instructions, moved the court to withdraw the application. The court recorded the written …

BHASKAR CHAGANRAO SURYWANSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Bhaskar Chaganrao Surywanshi, filed a contempt petition (No. 17 of 2009) alleging contempt of an interim order passed in writ petition WP/2713/2007. The High Court later disposed of the writ petition on 10 April 2014, effectively nullifying the interim order. The court examined …

RITESH RADHAKRISHNA GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ritesh RadhaKrishna Gaikwad applied for anticipatory bail in connection with an assault case (Crime No. 345 of 2026) under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged he assaulted the informant with an iron rod, causing a fracture, while a co‑accused used a brick. The applicant …

SACHIN PANDITRO SHINDEversusTHE COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sachin Panditro Shinde, filed a writ petition (No. 7233 of 2015) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief arising from Civil Suit No. 145/2015 pending before the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Dhule. The petitioner argued that the suit was still pending and that …

DEORAO NAGOBA CHOUDANTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, an ex‑serviceman, filed a writ petition challenging the Collector's order refusing to allot Gairan land (Gut No.7, Rajwadi village) to him and a subsequent notice directing him to remove encroachments. He relied on Government resolutions dated 29‑11‑2002 and 12‑07‑2011, arguing that …

GANPATI VITHAL JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra acquired land in Malhipparga village for a percolation tank, taking possession in 2002 and issuing a Section 4 notification in 2004. The Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at Rs 889/‑ and Rs 978/‑ per R for Group‑I and Group‑II land, which the Reference Court …

ANIL BHAUSING RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, four members of the Rathod family, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a land dispute that led to an alleged assault on the informant and his father on 1 May 2026. The FIR alleged that Sunil Bhausing Rathod assaulted the informant with an axe, causing a bleeding injury, while …

SANGRAM DIGAMBAR JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra acquired land in Malhipparga village for a percolation tank and awarded compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Reference Court enhanced the compensation, prompting the State to appeal the award and the claimants to file cross‑objections seeking further …

NAGORAO MAROTI PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the awards of a Reference Court that had enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Malhipparga Percolation Tank No.9. The claimants cross‑objected, seeking further compensation and relied on sale instances from the same village, including a prior judgment …

DIGAMBER MAROTI KENDREversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed against awards that enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Malhipparga Percolation Tank No.9. The reference court had raised compensation from the Land Acquisition Officer’s rates to Rs.3,100 per R for dry land and Rs.4,650 per R for irrigated land based on …

MARKHELKAR SAMDANI ABDUL WAHEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, former primary teachers appointed to Scheduled‑Tribe reserved posts, retired on 30‑06‑2024 and were denied pension because the Zilla Parishads insisted on a fresh Tribe Validity Certificate. The petitioners relied on a 17‑Nov‑2014 order in Writ Petition No. 2716/2014 which protected …

GOVIND PANDHARI KENDRE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the awards of a reference court that had enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Malhipparga Percolation Tank No.9. The claimants cross‑objected, seeking further compensation and relied on sale instances from the same village, including a prior judgment …

PRAVIN SURESHRAO DESHMUKHversusRAMESH KHANDU INGALE

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Pravin Sureshrao Deshmukh, 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 …

BAIG NAWAB SAHEBJANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, former primary teachers appointed under a Scheduled Tribe reservation, were protected by a 2014 High Court order that waived any future reservation benefits but barred adverse action for lack of a Tribe Validity Certificate. After retiring in June 2024, the Zilla Parishads refused …

ABDUL SAJID ABDUL GAFFARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Abdul Sajid Abdul Gaffar filed a criminal writ petition seeking Rs.20,00,000 compensation for alleged police violation of his fundamental rights and to quash FIR No. 404/2019. The Court noted that the related criminal case (Sessions Case No. 246/2023) is already pending before the District and …

CHATRABHUJ DIGAMBAR DASHRATH AND ORS.versusDADARAO LAXMAN BHALEKAR AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, Chatrabhuj Digambar Dashrath and others, filed a civil application seeking relief under prayer clauses B and C. The matter arose after a first appeal was allowed on 19 November 2025, and an enhanced amount was deposited by the insurance company, the respondent No.3. The court …

NIWARTI GANPATI SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Niwarti Ganpati Shinde (legal representative of a deceased claimant), appealed against the State of Maharashtra challenging the compensation awarded for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The dispute centered on whether the land should be treated as irrigated, the …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ORSversusSHIVAJI MUKATAJI BHONDAVE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed against orders of the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Omerga that granted enhanced compensation to three claimants in LAR Nos. 722, 693 and 711 of 2005. The State relied on Government Resolution No. Sankirna-2014/Prak.Kra.4/Bham-1/A-4 dated 3 November 2016, as …

RUPANJALI NARAYANRAO KANCHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Rupanjali Narayanrao Kanchi, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to respondent No. 4 to take a decision in accordance with a Government communication dated 01.01.2025. The petitioner had made a representation to respondent No. 4 on 09.01.2025 and alleged delay in decision. The …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ORSversusSHIVAJI MUKATAJI BHONDAVE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed against three orders of the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Omerga, which had granted enhanced compensation to the claimants in LAR Nos. 722, 693 and 711 of 2005. The State relied on Government Resolution No. Sankirna‑2014/Prak.Kra.4/Bham‑1/A‑4 dated 3 November …

DATTARAO TUKARAM WANKHEDEversusNARAYAN KISHANRAO GHUTE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute involves two adjacent landowners where Respondent No.1 initiated proceedings under Section 5(3) of the Mamlatdar Courts Act, 1906 before the Tahsildar, which were rejected for delay. A revision under Section 23 of the same Act was filed before the Sub‑Divisional Officer, who allowed the …

SUSHILA BADHU PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sushila Badhu Patil, challenged an order dated 31 January 2014 issued by the Additional Collector, Nandurbar, which allowed an appeal filed by a respondent, and a subsequent revision order dated 10 January 2017 from the Additional Commissioner, Nashik, which rejected the petitioner's …

PRATIBHA PRAKASH BHARATversusPRAKASH SHRIDHAR BHARAT

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Pratibha Prakash Bharat, filed an application seeking transfer of HMP No. 323 of 2025, a divorce petition pending before the Civil Judge, Senior Division at Ahilyanagar, to the Family Court at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The respondent husband, residing in Pune, had not filed a reply …

PRAKASH DILIP KSHIRSAGARversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1 DHULE AND OTHERS

Transfer to other court

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 …

GEETA ANIL BULANIversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 AURANGABAD AND OTHERS

Transfer to other court

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 …

VITTHAL KISHAN RAO GHODKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, considered three anticipatory bail applications filed by Manindarsingh Dharamsingh Jahagirdar, Vitthal Kishan Rao Ghodke and Ganesh Vaijnath Rukke in connection with offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to forged power of …

HAUSABAI DADARAO TAYDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The complainant, an illiterate resident of a remote area, filed a private criminal complaint under Sections 504 and 506 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code against several respondents on 27 April 2022. The case was listed repeatedly before the trial court, but the complainant failed to appear on …

HAUSABAI DADARAO TAYDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner, Hausabai Dadaroo Tayde, filed an application seeking condonation of a four‑day delay in filing a leave‑to‑appeal petition in a criminal matter. The respondents opposed the condonation, arguing that the delay should not be excused. The court examined the reasons provided in the …

ABHISHEK JALBA REKULWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Abhishek Jalba Rekulwad, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequent to filing, the charge against him was framed by the trial court. On instructions, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the pending application, stating that the …

PAWAN SURESH KARWAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 AURANGABAD AND OTHERS

Transfer to other court

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 …

PAWAN SURESH KARWAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 AURANGABAD 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 …

PAWAN SURESH KARWAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 AURANGABAD 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 …

DEEPAK SHANKARLAL KUKREJAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 DHULE 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 …

LAXMAN DEVIDAS DOIPHODEversusANURADHA LAXMAN BHALERAO

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Laxman Devidas Doiphode, filed a writ petition challenging the trial court's order rejecting his application to lead secondary evidence of sale deeds that were lost during house construction. The trial court held that the petitioner failed to provide details or evidence of a diligent …

YAKUBKHA ALIYARKHA PATHAN AND OTHERSversusTHE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SAKRI

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners Yakubkha Aliyarkha Pathan and others filed a writ petition (No. 7592 of 2020) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging a decision of the Municipal Council Sakri. The petitioners submitted a copy of the order dated 09.11.2022 passed by the Joint Civil Judge, Junior …

UMESH BADHUBHAI PATILversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD - 1 DHULE 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 …

PANDURANG MARUTI JADHAV (DIED) THR LRS. DEAVAIBAI PANDURANG JADHAV AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER,AND ADDI. COLLECTOR,OSMANABAD

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioner sought the court's permission to record the legal representatives of the deceased claimant, Pandurang Maruti Jadhav, in a civil suit. The application was filed within the prescribed limitation period. The court examined the application and found no procedural impediment to allowing …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ANRversusGANPAT SAKHARAM DESHMUKH

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2012 award in a land acquisition case against Ganpat Sakharm Deshmukh, challenging the compensation and interest awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer and the Reference Court. The SLAO had fixed compensation at Rs.600 per unit, which the Reference Court …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ORSversusGANESH JAYWANT SANAP AND ORS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2007 award of compensation in a land acquisition case involving Ganesh Jaywant Sanap and others. The appellants argued that the reference court's enhanced compensation did not exceed four times the amount awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer, citing rates of …

EKNATH TRIMBAK DABHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Eknath Trimbak Dabhade, filed a writ petition seeking recognition as a "deemed trained teacher" under a Government Resolution dated 4 October 1983, asserting that he holds an S.S.C. qualification and was appointed before 1972. The Court examined the earlier decision in Motiram …

BABAMIYA HASAN SAYYADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Babamiya Hasan Sayyad, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequently, on instructions, the applicant’s counsel sought to withdraw the application. The court considered whether a pending anticipatory bail application could be …

KRUSHNA ALIAS SONYA VISHNU JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS by Krushna alias Sonya Vishnu Jadhav, who was arrested for offences under Sections 137(2), 64(2)(i), 69 and 3(5) of the BNS read with Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant …

SHANKAR BALIRAM HUMBARDEversusHARSHAD LAXMICHAND SHAH

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shankar Baliram Humbarde, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a bounced cheque of Rs.2,50,000 given as part‑payment of a Rs.5,00,000 hand loan. The respondent, Harshad Laxmichand Shah, served a statutory notice demanding payment, but the …

SHANKAR BALIRAM HUMBARDEversusHARSHAD LAXMICHAND SHAH

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shankar Baliram Humbarde, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a cheque of Rs.2,50,000 that bounced due to insufficient funds after borrowing Rs.5,00,000 from the respondent. The respondent served a statutory notice demanding payment, but the …

LAXMAN KANTILAL DALVEversusUNION OF INDIA THR THE SECRETARY AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Laxman Kantilal Dalve, filed a writ petition challenging a compensation calculation based on a circular dated 24‑01‑2023 issued by the respondents. The High Court examined whether the circular contravened Section 26(1) read with Section 11 of the 2013 Act. Relying on its earlier …

LAKHAN RAJENDRA BHANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Lakhan Rajendra Bhange, was arrested on 12 June 2026 for alleged offences under Section 143(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956, stemming from a police raid on his hotel‑lodging premises. The prosecution …

Sau Lata Wo Rajvardhan UjgareversusRajvardhan So Arjun Ujgare

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The wife, residing in Pimpri Chinchwad, filed applications under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of a marriage petition (No. A‑51/2026) and a child‑custody petition (No. D‑4/2025) from the Family Court at Beed to courts in Pimpri Chinchwad. The husband opposed the …

PRABHAKAR S/O KONDIBA BHISEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Prabhakar, filed a criminal revision seeking restoration of a dismissed matter on the ground that the original dismissal was due to non‑filing of the paper‑book. The filing of the restoration application was delayed by 26 days. The court noted that the applicant’s counsel now …

Sau Lata Wo Rajvardhan UjgareversusRajvardhan So Arjun Ujgare

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The wife, residing in Pimpri Chinchwad, filed applications under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of a marriage petition (No. A‑51/2026) and a child‑custody petition (No. D‑4/2025) from the Family Court at Beed to courts in Pimpri Chinchwad. The husband opposed the …

KAILAS BADRIPRASAD AGRAWALversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR DHULE AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Kailas Badriprasad Agrawal filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Deputy Collector, Dhule and other respondents to calculate and pay the full compensation awarded by the LARR Authority, Nashik, including statutory benefits, a 12% additional amount, 100% solatium and interest, …

ASHISH DNYANOBA DHAKANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, a police Naik, appealed against his conviction under Section 307 IPC for allegedly assaulting and throwing a police Sub‑Inspector from a terrace. The prosecution relied mainly on the victim’s testimony, spot‑panchanama, blood‑stain evidence and a few independent witnesses, while the …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking investigation into Crime No. 165 of 2023 registered at Majalgaon Police Station, but the case had been transferred and re-registered as Crime No. 113 of 2023 at Beed City Police Station, where a charge sheet was filed and a Sessions case is …

VILAS GULAB WAGHversusSATYABHAMA GORAKH SHINDE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner challenged the order of the Mamlatdar, Dhule Rural, which directed removal of an obstruction on a road leading to the respondent's agricultural land, and the subsequent revision order of the Sub‑Divisional Officer. The petitioner argued that under Section 5 of the Mamlatdars’ Courts …

GANESH ANKUSH KARADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Ganesh Ankush Karad, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of this application, a co-accused was released on bail by the trial court. The applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the pending bail application, intending to file a …

SHAIKH FEROZ SHAIKH OSMANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Two anticipatory bail applications (Nos. 1156 and 1161 of 2026) were filed by Shaikh Feroz Shaikh Osman and Mujammil Khan Rafiq Khan respectively, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The Hon'ble Court, after hearing counsel, expressed a disinclination to grant the bail. Consequently, …

SHRIKANT TEJRAO LAHANE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicants, Shrikant Tejrao Lahane and another, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. They sought leave to withdraw the application, stating that the original trial court proceedings were listed merely for recording evidence. The learned advocate for the …

MANOJ SOPANRAO TONDEversusRECHNA MANOJ TONDE

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Manoj Sopanrao Tonde filed writ petition No. 8436 of 2019 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner was represented by Ms. Ashwini P. Patil on behalf of Mr. S. J. Salunke. The respondent, Rechna Manoj Tonde, was represented by Mr. R. B. Dhaware. The learned counsel for the …

ZILLA PARISHAD AURANGABADversusTHE STATE OF MAH and ORS

DISMISSED

The Zilla Parishad of Aurangabad appealed the judgment and award dated 24 January 2006 of the ad‑hoc Additional District Judge in land acquisition proceedings initiated in 1997, contending that the compensation awarded exceeded four times the amount fixed by the State Land Acquisition Officer …

ZILLA PARISHAD AURANGABAD THROUGH ITS EX ENGversusTHE STATE OF MAH and ANR

DISMISSED

The Zilla Parishad of Aurangabad appealed the judgment and award dated 24 January 2006 of the ad‑hoc Additional District Judge in land‑acquisition proceedings initiated in 1997, alleging that the compensation awarded exceeded four times the amount fixed by the State Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO). …

CHOLAMANDALAM MS GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusBABULAL DEEPA RATHOD AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd filed a civil application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against Babulal Deepa Rathod and others. The court, after considering the application, allowed the civil application. Consequently, the court directed that a first …

STATE OF MAH and ANRversusSAMADHAN EKNATH SONAR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra filed a first appeal against a judgment and award dated 27 April 2005 issued by the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Jalgaon in a land acquisition matter arising from the Waghur Project. The State argued that the earlier appeal filed by the original claimants (FA No. …

BARKYA RESHMA GAVIT DEAD AND OTHERSversusRAMABAI DHEDYA GAVIT AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

In a civil suit, the plaintiffs produced certain documents after completing their examination-in-chief, depriving the defendants of an opportunity to cross‑examine them on those documents. The defendants filed an application before the trial court seeking to recall the plaintiffs for further …

TAPI IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT CORPONversusLAXMAN ZIPARU GAWALI

DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench, dealt with two civil applications filed in 2006. In Application No. 10101, TAPI Irrigation Development Corporation sought relief against Laxman Ziparu Gawali, but the applicant’s counsel was absent, leading to dismissal for default. In Application No. …

TAPI IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONversusSAMADHAN EKNATH SONAR and ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra initiated an acquisition proceeding in 1997 concerning the Waghur Project. The State appealed a judgment and award dated 27 April 2005 passed by the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Jalgaon (LAR No. 1449/2005). The court noted that it had already decided appeals filed by …

DATTATRAYA BHIMRAO ATOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Prakash Sheshrao Atole and applicant Dattatraya Bhimrao Atole filed a criminal writ petition and a criminal application respectively, seeking quashment of pending criminal proceedings against them. Both parties claimed an amicable settlement and filed affidavits indicating that the …

RAMAKANT HARIBA UGILE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners' land was acquired for a percolation tank and they sought enhanced compensation, which was partly allowed. They appealed the compensation decree, obtaining a stay conditioned on the State depositing the full amount. The petitioners later applied to withdraw the State's deposited …

RAJESHWAR NARAYAN BASATWAR.versusDR. PRAVIN SHRIDHAR VAKTE AND OTHERS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Mr. Rajesh Narayan Basatwar complained that an enquiry was initiated against him but he was not made a party to the subsequent First Appeal (No. 1690/2026). He filed a civil application seeking to be added as a respondent in that appeal. The respondents’ counsel raised no objection to his inclusion. …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusBHANUDAS EKNATH KOTHAR

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The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal writ petition (933 CRW.P. No. 1069 of 2019) seeking relief against the accused Bhanudas Eknath Kothar. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the Additional Sessions Court, Ahmednagar had already passed a judgment and order in Criminal Revision No. …

DHANRAJ DHARAMSING BARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant was arrested for allegedly driving a pickup van that was intercepted carrying illegal liquor, with a mobile phone recovered from the vehicle. The prosecution alleged the applicant was the driver, but the FIR described the occupants as unknown and no witness identified him; the vehicle …

MUJAMMIL KHAN RAFIQ KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Two anticipatory bail applications (Nos. 1156 and 1161 of 2026) were filed by Shaikh Feroz Shaikh Osman and Mujammil Khan Rafiq Khan respectively, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The Hon'ble Court, after hearing counsel, expressed a disinclination to grant the bail. Consequently, …

BABURAO LAXMAN KARPE AND OTHERSversusSUNIL S CHAVAN, COLLECTOR AND ANOTHER

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Three continuous petitions (Nos. 910, 911 and 912 of 2020) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against Collector Sunil S. Chavan and others. The petitioners sought relief concerning orders of contempt. The petitioners informed the Court that the contempt …

TULSABAI BABURAO BAJMALIversusSUNIL S CHAVAN COLLECTOR AND ANOTHER

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Three continuous petitions (Nos. 910, 911 and 912 of 2020) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against Collector Sunil S. Chavan and others. The petitioners sought relief concerning orders of contempt. The petitioners informed the Court that the contempt …

RISHI RAJESH KAPOORA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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The petitioners Rishi Rajesh Kapoor and Sanjay Bansantilal Zhawar filed a criminal writ petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking quashment of an FIR registered for alleged offences under Sections 354, 452 r/w 34 of the Indian Penal Code and related charges. They argued …

BHAUSAHEB LIMBAJI THORATversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF CONSOLIDATION AND OTHERS

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Bhau Saheb LimbaJi Thorat filed a writ petition alleging that after the implementation of a land consolidation scheme, his land area was incorrectly reduced from 32‑R to 26‑R in the records. He sought the court’s intervention to rectify the error. The court observed that the petitioner intends to …

RADHABAI SANDU RASAL AND OTHERSversusSUNIL CHAVAN COLLECTOR AND ANOTHER

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Three continuous petitions (Nos. 910, 911 and 912 of 2020) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against Collector Sunil S. Chavan and others. The petitioners sought relief concerning orders of contempt. The petitioners informed the Court that the contempt …

LATE HARIBAI WARPUDKAR GRAMIN MAHILA SEVABHAVI SANSTHA THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT S S WARPUDKAR AND ANRversusMAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION MUMBAI THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners, Late Haribai Warpudkar Gramin Mahila Sevabhavi Sanstha and another, filed Writ Petition No. 8325 of 2017 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education. The petition was presented by Advocate Anshuman …

AVINASH RAMRAO NANDUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a contempt petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the order of contempt had been complied with. The court examined the submission to determine if compliance was satisfactory. No further evidence or argument was presented. …

SURYAKANT VITHALRAO CHINCHOLE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants sought enhanced compensation for lands acquired for the Borul Storage/Percolation Tank project under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. They argued that the Reference Court had wrongly disbelieved a sale exemplar (Exhibit‑21/36) and the valuer's report on trees, resulting in an …

NARENDRA SHIVPRASAD MALIWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a public interest litigation seeking a court direction for the establishment of a Primary Health Center at Circle Manatha, Taluka Hadgaon, District Nanded. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Jay Veer, stated that the purpose of the petition had been fulfilled. The Additional …

SANDIP KAKASAHEB KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The claimants, members of the Kharat family, filed several civil applications seeking to bring legal representatives of a deceased claimant and to produce additional evidence in land acquisition proceedings. The High Court noted that earlier judgments and awards of the Reference Court had been set …

ATUL MOHANRAO PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, considered three anticipatory bail applications filed by Manindarsingh Dharamsingh Jahagirdar, Vitthal Kishan Rao Ghodke and Ganesh Vaijnath Rukke in connection with offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to forged power of …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusSANTOSH @ SUNIL KRISHNAPRASAD AND ORS

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The Special Lok Adalat of the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of first appeals filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd. against various claimants arising from motor accident claim petitions decided by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Aurangabad. The insurance company submitted …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusMATEEN YUNUS PATIL AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The Special Lok Adalat of the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of first appeals filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd. against various claimants under motor accident claim petitions. The insurer had already accepted the awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and deposited …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusDHRUPADABAI BABASAHEB SHELKE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company filed multiple first appeals before the Special Lok Adalat of the Aurangabad Bench of the High Court challenging awards granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in various motor accident claim petitions. The insurer later submitted withdrawal pursis and an …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusSANTOSH @ SUNIL KRISHNAPRASAD AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The Special Lok Adalat of the High Court at Aurangabad heard a batch of first appeals filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd. against various claimants under motor accident claim petitions. The insurer had earlier accepted the awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and the compensation …

KAKASAHEB RAMRAO KHARAT AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, members of the Kharat family, filed several civil applications seeking relief in land acquisition proceedings conducted by the State of Maharashtra. The first appeals challenged judgments and awards passed by the Reference Court, alleging that the court had not considered certain …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusMAINABAI DATTU KATKAR AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The Special Lok Adalat of the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad, heard a batch of first appeals filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd. against various claimants in motor accident claim petitions. The insurer had earlier accepted the awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and the compensation …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusBHANUDAS PUNDLIKRAO NAGRE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The Special Lok Adalat of the High Court at Aurangabad considered a batch of first appeals filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd. against various claimants in motor accident claim petitions. The insurance company had already accepted the awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and deposited …

RAOSAHEB TEJRAO KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The petitioners, members of the Kharat family, filed several civil applications seeking relief in land acquisition proceedings conducted by the State of Maharashtra. The High Court noted that earlier judgments and awards by the Reference Court had been set aside and the matters remitted for fresh …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusARUNABAI SUDHAKAR WAGH AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company (appellant) filed multiple first appeals before the Special Lok Adalat, High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, challenging Motor Accident Claim Tribunal awards in various motor accident claim petitions. The insurer had already accepted the Tribunal awards, deposited …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusNANDLAL DEVIDAS DHANGARE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The Special Lok Adalat of the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of first appeals filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd. against various claimants arising from motor accident claim petitions. The insurer had accepted the awards rendered by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, …

RAOSAHEB TEJRAO KHARAT AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench entertained a series of civil applications and first appeals arising from land acquisition proceedings involving several members of the Kharat family and the State of Maharashtra. The appellants sought to introduce additional evidence and requested that the …

GOKUL WAMANRAO RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed writ petitions seeking the benefits of the ACPs scheme, alleging that the authorities had not granted them such benefits. The Attorney General opposed, contending that the petitioners had not first made any representation to the relevant authorities and had approached the court …

SYED SHAHIN SHARAFAT ALI BORIKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Syed Shahin Sharafat Ali Borikar, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief. After the proceedings, the petitioner, through his advocate, requested leave to withdraw the petition, stating that the purpose of filing had been achieved. The Court …

PRAVIN SHRIRANG CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

Pravin Shrirang Chavan filed a criminal application against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant’s counsel sought leave to amend the application, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Pradnya Pranjal Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra. The High Court examined whether the precedent permitted …

ANIKET POPAT TIPE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of anticipatory bail applications arising from Crime No. 303 of 2026, registered at Bhoom Police Station, involving a dispute over hoisting a blue flag over a saffron flag which led to stone‑pelting by a mob of over 200 persons and injuries …

SANTOSH TARACHAND SHELKE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, involved in a matrimonial dispute, filed a criminal application seeking quash of FIR No. 9 of 2025, the related charge‑sheet and the pending criminal case, alleging offences under Sections 85, 352, 115(2), 351(2), 351(3) read with Section 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

NAJEMA TAMIZODDIN ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

Petitioner Najema Tamizoddin Ansari filed a criminal writ petition seeking the police to consider several applications relating to her grievance, alleging she was beaten on 20 July 2026 and examined by a medical officer. The police responded that the grievance is of a civil nature and that an …

VITHAL SHANKAR KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of land owners, sought to have the judgments and awards of the Reference Court in their land acquisition proceedings set aside and the matters remitted for fresh determination, citing the need to adduce additional evidence. The State of Maharashtra, represented by the …