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Judgments of 2026

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SUSHILABAI VISHWAS PATIL AND OTHERSversusPAULAD MANIK PATIL AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition (12 WRIT PETITION NO. 9197 OF 2016) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner's counsel submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The court, after considering the submission, held that the petition was indeed infructuous. …

SUJIT ALIAS MANIK SUKHADEV INGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Suji t alias Manik Sukhad ev Ingle filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the charge‑sheet was filed. The applicant, through counsel, sought liberty to withdraw the bail application and instead approach the trial court with a …

M/S ZUARI INDUSTRIES LTD AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAH

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The applicants, Zuari Industries Ltd. and its officer C.L.N. Rao, sought to quash a criminal complaint alleging violation of clauses 13 and 19 of the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, punishable under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The prosecution alleged that a sample of Single …

BADRINATH PRALHADRAO KHURMUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Badrinath Khurmute, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicant's counsel to seek withdrawal of the bail application and permission to file a fresh bail application …

DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE-PATILversusNILESH DNYANDEV LANKE

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The petition challenged the election of Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke to Parliament from Ahmednagar, alleging corrupt practices under Sections 123(4), 123(6) and 100 of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, including false statements, excess expenditure and bogus voting. The respondent filed an …

NITIN VIJAY LODWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Nitin Vijay Lodwal, aged about 20, was accused of throwing a stone at a lady’s house and then pulling her and outraging her modesty, offences punishable under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He filed an anticipatory bail application, claiming a tenancy and loan dispute with …

SANJAY BAJIRAO VETAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sanjay Bajirao Vetal and Abhijit Sanjay Vetal, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 205 of 2026 alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Applicant 1 assaulted the informant with a weapon, supported by an injury …

SUNIL JUGRAJ MUTHA AND ANOTHERSversusSURESH JUGRAJ MUTHA

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The petitioners Sunil Jugraj Mutha and another filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, challenging an unspecified matter against respondent Suresh Jugraj Mutha. While the petition was pending, the related Special Civil Suit No. 97/2007, pending before the Civil Judge, …

DEOCHAND SHAMLAL BHUREWALversusGHASIRAM BHOJARAM BHUREWAL

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The petitioner, Deochand Shamlal Bhurewal, filed writ petition No. 8035 of 2016 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondent, Ghasiram Bhojaram Bhurewal. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petition had become infructuous. The court examined the claim of …

Ayesha Qamar BelimversusQamar Rafiq Belim

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Ayesha Qamar Belim, the applicant-wife, filed an application seeking transfer of the matrimonial proceeding (Petition No. B‑24 of 2025) from the Family Court in Pune to the Family Court in Parbhani. She alleged domestic violence, filed an FIR under IPC sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 r/w 34, and …

LAXMAN RAJARAM MOREversusNIRMALA GURUBALAPPA HUTGI AND ANOTHER

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The Court considered a contempt petition filed by Laxman Rajaram More, seeking enforcement of an interim order that barred his termination during the pendency of Writ Petition No. 2897 of 2013. The petitioner alleged that, although the School Tribunal set aside his termination, the respondent …

VILAS NILKANTHA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Vilas Nilkantha Patil filed a writ petition alleging that he was omitted from the benefit of an earlier order dated 26 July 2018, which reduced the punishment of certain convicts by limiting the stoppage of one salary increment for one year. The petitioner argued that the benefit should extend to …

RAOSAHEB SAKHARAM KUTEversusSAKHARAM LIMBAJI KUTE AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Raosaheb Sakharam Kute, was ordered by the High Court on 19 November 2024 to pay a specified amount to respondent No.1 and to continue regular payments to demonstrate his bonafides in the proceedings. A dispute arose over these payments, leading the Court to direct the petitioner to …

THE STATE OF MAHversusSUNIL MADHUKAR PANDHARE

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The State of Maharashtra appealed the trial court’s acquittal of Sunil Madhukar Pandhare under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that Pandhare, a T.I.L.R. employee, demanded a bribe of Rs.5,000 (later reduced to Rs.2,000) to help the …

VIKAS KISHANRAO KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Vikas Kishanrao Kamble, filed a writ petition seeking a pension under the old pension scheme. The Court noted that this issue had already been decided by a Full Bench judgment. It was admitted that the post in question had not received a grant until 2005, rendering the petitioner …

BASWARAJ RAMLING SWAMIversusSHANTVEER RAMLING SWAMI AND OTHERS

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Baswaraj Ramling Swami, the petitioner, filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Civil Judge, Deoni, which rejected his application to re‑examine witness PW‑2 (Advocate‑Notary) to produce an extract of the notary register evidencing a will dated 27‑12‑2020. The petitioner argued that the …

FIROZ RAJU SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Firoz Raju Shaikh, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking release from custody in a criminal case against the State of Maharashtra. The learned Advocate for the applicant argued for bail, but the Court expressed its disinclination to grant …

BHAGWAT NARAYAN KHANDAPUREversusRAJKUMAR MANMATHAPPA LAKHDIVE

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The petitioner, Bhagwat Narayan Khandapure, filed a contempt petition before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequently, the petitioner moved the court seeking to withdraw the contempt petition, requesting liberty to pursue any other legal remedy. The sole issue before the court was …

SUREKHA PUNDLIK WAGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Surekha Pundlik Wagh filed a contempt petition (No. 356 of 2014) arising out of Writ Petition No. 776 of 2012 against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Mahesh Deshmukh, submitted that the order passed in the contempt proceedings had been fully complied …

HARIBHAU BHAVRAO KOLPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench considered regular bail applications filed by Haribhau Bhaurao Kolpe, Sagar Babasaheb Kolpe and Machindra Rakhma Kolpe in connection with Crime No. 61 of 2026, involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged a coordinated …

CITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. (CIDCO), THR. IT S ADMINISTRATOR, CIDCO, AURANGABAversusHMT LTD., FOOD PROCESSING AND MACHINERY UNIT, MIDC, CHIKALTHANA, A.BAD, THR. ITS OFFICER AND ANOTHE

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The petitioner, CIDCO, filed a civil revision challenging the trial court’s order that rejected its application to dismiss a suit filed by the respondent on the ground of res judicata and alleged suppression of material facts. The petitioner argued that the earlier suit (Special Civil Suit No. …

SANTOSH KISAN TILEKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Santosh Kisan Tilekar and others filed a writ petition (6 WRIT PETITION NO. 8827 OF 2016) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners, represented by Advocate Deshmukh H. D., later informed the court that the petition had become …

SHANKAR UKHA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Shankar Ukha Patil filed a criminal writ petition challenging the appointment of the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Dhule as the competent authority under Section 4 of the M.P.I.D. Act. The respondent State filed a communication stating that the appointment had been made and would require approval by the …

VISHAL BABASAHEB KOLPE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) considered bail applications of four accused in a case of assault with iron rods, wooden sticks and other weapons under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged a coordinated attack on the informant’s family causing both simple and grievous …

SHAIKH MOHIN ABDUL ROUFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A contempt petition (No. 346 of 2013) was filed by Shaikh Mohin Abdul Rouf against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner sought relief under a contempt order that had been issued earlier. The petitioner, through counsel Adv. T. K. Nalawade and Adv. Anjali Dube, applied for permission …

ASHOK MAHADEV KATKHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking the court’s direction to lodge an FIR against a sand‑mafia and certain government officers, relying on a letter dated 5 April 2023 issued by the Collector of Beed. The Court’s resource personnel reported that despite the petition’s request, …

BABAN GAMBHIR TADVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The petitioner, Baban Gambhir Tadvi, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging the criminal prosecution arising from the FIR. The petitioner argued that the prosecution had already resulted in his acquittal, rendering the petition unnecessary. The …

STATE OF MAHversusRAMCHANDRA MAHIPATI KOLAGE

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The State of Maharashtra filed several first appeals (Nos. 1686‑1689 of 2008) challenging decisions in a land acquisition proceeding dating back to 1982. The respondents were represented by counsel Omkar Patil on behalf of S. S. Shinde. The court observed that the same acquisition proceeding had …

SAMADHAN ABHIMAN KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of anticipatory bail applications arising from the same incident (Crime No. 303 of 2026) involving a dispute over flag hoisting that led to stone‑pelting and injuries to police personnel. The applicants argued that there were no specific …

SULAKSHANA RAJENDRA RAUTversusRAJENDRA RADHAKISAN RAUT

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The petitioner, Sulakshana, filed Criminal Application No.2760 of 2026 and Criminal Writ Petition No.113 of 2026 against her husband. The parties subsequently settled the dispute amicably, and the petitioner, through counsel, expressed a desire to discontinue the proceedings. The learned counsel …

AMIT ARUN MASKAR AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of anticipatory bail applications arising from the same incident (Crime No. 303 of 2026) involving a dispute over flag hoisting that led to stone‑pelting and injuries to police personnel. The applicants argued that there were no specific …

MATEEN MAJEED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Mateen Majeed Shaikh filed a civil application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking amendment of the pleadings to add new respondents. The State of Maharashtra and other respondents opposed the amendment. The Court examined whether the amendment was permissible under the …

OMKAR KVISHWANATH BHUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Omkar Vishwanath Bhure, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including alleged counterfeit currency dealings and assault. The informant alleged that Bhure offered to buy gold, …

SANGITA W/O GAUTAM CHOUTHMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner, Sangita, filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash the order of the Additional Sessions Judge that refused to frame an additional charge of murder (Section 302 IPC) against the accused, Ritesh, in a case where her husband died from injuries after being struck with a brick. The …

ADITYA EKNATH GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants were arrested on 12 June 2026 for alleged assault on an informant, involving injuries to the informant's head and forearm, and were charged under multiple offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The investigation was completed and a charge‑sheet filed. The applicants argued that …

HANUMANSINH GANGASINH THAKURversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench, considered two bail applications filed by Hanumansinh Gangasinh Thakur and Darasingh Daulatsingh Thakur against the State of Maharashtra. Both applicants, through their counsel, sought liberty to withdraw the pending applications and to re‑file fresh bail …

SHAIKH SHAKIL RAUFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The accused filed bail applications under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences under Sections 103(1), 191(2), 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relating to the alleged murder of Satish Munde. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted …

GOVIND RAMCHANDRA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a judgment and award dated 22 August 2007 that fixed compensation for lands acquired in Koregaon village for a minor irrigation tank. The original award valued the dry lands at Rs 20,000 per hectare, which the claimants argued was too low, citing higher sale transactions …

SUBHASH RAMCHANDRA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a judgment and award dated 22 August 2007 that fixed compensation for lands acquired in Koregaon village for a minor irrigation tank at Rs.20,000 per hectare. They argued that sale transactions from nearby Omerga town, which were considered in a related reference (LAR …

ANKUSH SANTOSH KURHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Ankush Santosh Kurhade applied for bail before the Aurangabad Bench of the High Court of Bombay. The applicant's counsel indicated a lack of interest in obtaining bail, noting that the trial had already progressed with one witness examined, and requested the withdrawal of the bail application. The …

ANIL KRUSHNA WASAVE.versusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER 2 NANDURBAR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, a group of land owners, had their first appeals and civil applications dismissed by the Registrar for not removing office objections within the prescribed time. They filed composite applications seeking condonation of delay and restoration of the dismissed proceedings. The Court …

SUMIT SUNIL BHALERAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sumit Sunil Bhalerao and Sagar Anil Tayade, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 91/2026 alleging assault with weapons under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act. They argued that a counter‑report and CCTV …

KESARBAI SHAMSING GIRASE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the awards of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Dhule, concerning land acquired from villages in Shindkheda Taluka for the Wadi‑Shevadi medium project. They argued that the controversy was identical to that decided in earlier appeals (First Appeal No.723 of 2017 and First …

RUTIYA DEVJA WALVIversusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER 2 NANDURBAR AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

A group of petitioners whose first appeals and civil applications for land acquisition matters were dismissed by the Registrar for not removing office objections within the prescribed time filed applications seeking condonation of delay and restoration of their appeals. The Court examined whether …

CHAMPA NIMBA THAKAREversusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER 2 NANDURBAR AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, a group of land owners, had their first appeals and civil applications against the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Nandurbar dismissed by the Registrar for failing to remove office objections within the prescribed time. They filed composite applications seeking condonation of the …

NILESH MOHAN SHINDE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition challenging the proceedings against them. The counsel for the contesting respondent informed the court that the original criminal proceedings had been settled by a compromise, and produced the compromise order dated 18-03-2026. The court took note of …

Gramin Unnati Mandal Erandol Gopi Gold English Medium School Through its President, Sachin Ramesh VversusShri Ranjit Singh Deol, Principal Secretary of Department of School Education and sports Mantralaya,

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The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad bench) heard three separate contempt petitions (Nos. 518, 524 and 522 of 2026) filed by Yashavantrao Chavan Shikshan Prasa Amit and Rajendra Patil, Anshul Kapoor, and Gramin Unnati Mandal Erandol Gopi Gold English Medium School respectively, against Ranjit Singh …

PRASHANT HIRAMAN KALOKHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Prashant Hiraman Kalokhe filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The court, after hearing counsel, indicated its reluctance to grant bail. Counsel for the applicant then sought permission to withdraw the application. The court allowed the withdrawal and …

SURESH DATTU PADOLE AND ANOTHERversusPANDHARINATH PANDURANG PADOLE AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, owners of land in Ahmednagar, alleged that after a consolidation scheme the recorded area of their property was reduced for certain survey numbers. They filed an application for correction of the area and for condonation of delay, which was rejected by the District Superintendent of …

SAGAR ANIL TAYADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sumit Sunil Bhalerao and Sagar Anil Tayade, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 91/2026 alleging assault under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act. They contended that the FIR was based on a dispute and …

SUNIL VITHALRAO JIKAREversusJANSEVA NAGARI SAHAKARI BANK THROUGH MANAGER

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The petitioner, a peon at Janseva Nagari Sahakari Bank, was terminated on 31 July 2014 for alleged sexual harassment of a female co‑worker, despite no disciplinary enquiry being held. The Labour Court, relying on the employee’s complaint, the petitioner’s own apology letter and undertaking admitting …

KIRANSING GOVINDSING GIRASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the awards of compensation granted for lands acquired in the villages of Satare, Deogaon, Devi and Rewadi for the Wadi‑Shevadi medium project. The Court observed that the controversy was identical to that decided in First Appeal No. 723 of 2017 and First Appeal No. 2799 of …

SANJAY JANARDHAN GITTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, accused of murder and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was assaulted by the applicants, leading to fatal abdominal injuries, and …

ANIL VITTHAL GORE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants filed a bail application before the High Court while their criminal investigation was pending. During the pendency of the application, the investigation concluded and a charge sheet was filed. The applicants, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application …

RAJARAM SHIVAJI WAGH AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief, presumably related to compensation. The petitioners later informed the court that they had already received and accepted the compensation. The court examined whether the petition remained maintainable after the relief had …

SHIVSHANKAR RAMESH MAHATOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Shivshankar Ramesh Mahato, sought regular bail in a case (Crime No. 87 of 2026) arising from a violent incident at Komal Farsan Mart Hotel where the deceased, under the influence of alcohol and armed with a hammer, assaulted patrons and later died from head injuries. The prosecution …

Yashavantrao Chavan Shikshan Prasa Amit Rajendra PatilversusRanjit Singh Deol

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The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad bench) heard three separate contempt petitions (Nos. 518, 524 and 522 of 2026) filed by Yashavantrao Chavan Shikshan Prasa Amit and Rajendra Patil, Anshul Kapoor, and Gramin Unnati Mandal Erandol Gopi Gold English Medium School respectively, against Ranjit Singh …

Anshul KapoorversusRanjit Singh Deol

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The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad bench) heard three separate contempt petitions (Nos. 518, 524 and 522 of 2026) filed by Yashavantrao Chavan Shikshan Prasa Amit and Rajendra Patil, Anshul Kapoor, and Gramin Unnati Mandal Erandol Gopi Gold English Medium School respectively, against Ranjit Singh …

PRABHU PRABHAKAR KUNDLIK JADHAVversusLAXMAN KISAN GADADE AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Prabhu Prabhakar Kundlik Jadhav, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the petitioner was reported to be dead. No application was made to record the legal heirs of the deceased within the statutory time …

SHAIKH MUSTAK SHAIKH AMIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking the completion of investigation, filing of a charge-sheet, and arrest of the accused in FIR No.137/2023 of Jalna Taluka Police Station. The respondent's Additional Public Prosecutor submitted a communication dated 18.08.2026 indicating that an …

UMA KALYANSINHA RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Uma Kalyansinha Rajput, filed a contempt petition (No. 579 of 2019) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. T.S. Kotkar, informed the court that the petition had become infructuous. Consequently, the court held that there was …

SALAUDDIN ALIMODDIN AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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The petitioners, Salauddin Alimoddin and others, filed a contempt petition seeking enforcement of an earlier order directing the State to initiate acquisition proceedings, declare an award, and pay compensation within one year. The State filed an affidavit stating that it had complied with the …

GOPAL GORAKH CHOUDHARI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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In a writ petition filed by Gopal Gorakh Choudhari and others against the State of Maharashtra, the High Court noted that the order dated 28 September 2026 omitted the name of the advocate representing respondent No. 4. The petitioners sought correction of the record. The Court examined the …

JITENDRA YADUNANDAN CHAWADAversusVIMALA SURESH HOUSMANI PATIL AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, heard a batch of writ petitions (including WP 4721/2025, WP 9347/2025, etc.) filed by the petitioners. The petitioners were required to serve spare copies of the petitions on the respondents within a specified time. The Court directed that the spare copies …

YELLAPPA S/O. TIMMA BANDGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The applicant filed a private complaint in 2008 leading to a police investigation and charge‑sheet. The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) acquitted the respondents in 2014, and the Additional Sessions Judge dismissed the applicant's appeal in 2017. The applicant then filed a criminal revision …

VASANTRAO BHAGWANRAO SUWARNAKARversusLINGAMMA SHIVRAM MISTRI AIRETTI AND ORS

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The petitioner, Vasantrao Bhagwanrao Suwarnakar, filed Contempt Petition No. 344 of 2010 alleging contempt of an interim order passed in Writ Petition No. 525/2007. The respondents included Shivram Rajaram Mistri, L.rs. Lingamma Shivram Mistri and others, with the State represented by Advocate G.A. …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusGEETA SUBHASH MAVCHI AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd filed two civil applications before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The first sought condonation of a three‑day delay in filing its first appeal, and the Court, finding the delay non‑deliberate, allowed the application and condoned the delay in the …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusGEETA SUBHASH MAVCHI AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd filed two civil applications before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The first sought condonation of a three‑day delay in filing its first appeal, and the Court, finding the delay non‑deliberate, allowed the application. The second application requested a …

BHAGWAT RADHAKISAN JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Bhagwat Radhakisan Jadhav, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection against arrest. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra and another, opposed the application. After hearing both sides, the Court expressed its …

SURYAKANT RAMCHANDRA DEBADWAR and ORSversusLATABAI NAGNATH DEBADWAR and ORS

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The appellants filed a civil application (No. 580 of 2006) seeking a stay of execution of an impugned judgment and decree. The court had already granted a stay in the earlier proceedings. The appellant's counsel requested additional time, which the court allowed as a final opportunity. Upon review, …

SAINATH GANGARAM JARIPATKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sainath Gangaram Jaripatke, a brother‑in‑law of a murder victim, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 646/2025) under Sections 103(1), 85 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He argued that a co‑accused, Somnath, had been granted …

SHAHED ANWAR BIRADARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants filed bail applications (Nos. 1417, 1420, 1421) while the investigation was ongoing. During the pendency of these applications, the investigation concluded and a charge‑sheet was filed. The applicants, through their counsel, sought permission to withdraw the pending bail applications …

MADHUKAR RAMRAO PATILversusDEPUTY CHARITY COMMISSIONER, LATUR

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Madhukar Ramrao Patil filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 31 January 2014 of the Deputy Charity Commissioner, Latur, which rejected his request for an adjournment in Change Report Enquiry Proceedings No. 451 of 2011. The petitioner argued that the order was arbitrary and sought relief. …

AMIR ASIF SURVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants filed bail applications (Nos. 1417, 1420, 1421) while investigations were ongoing. During the pendency of these applications the investigation concluded and a charge‑sheet was filed. The applicants, through counsel, sought the court’s permission to withdraw the pending bail …

NIMBA SHRVAN NHAVI.versusTHE COLLECTOR JALGAON AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Nimba Shrvan Nhavi, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 1,538‑day delay in filing a cross‑objection against the Collector, Jalgaon and others. The applicant argued that a statutory right to enhanced compensation required the cross‑objection to be heard, and therefore …

SAI SUNIL KUMAWATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sai Sunil Kumawat, was charged with assault causing the death of an 18‑year‑old boy, with eye witnesses and a recovered knife linking him to the crime. He filed a bail application, which the trial court had earlier refused, noting that charges were framed and prosecution evidence was …

RAMRAO PRABHAKAR BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Ramrao Prabhakar Bhosale, filed a bail application before the High Court seeking liberty to withdraw the application and file a fresh one before the trial court. The applicant’s counsel requested withdrawal on the ground that a charge‑sheet had been filed during the pendency of the …

AMER SHABBIR MENONversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicants filed bail applications (Nos. 1417, 1420, 1421) while investigations were ongoing. The investigation was completed and a charge sheet filed. The applicants, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the pending bail applications and to file fresh bail applications before the …

YASHWANT BANSIDHAR SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Yashwant Bansidhar Shinde, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 1006 of 2023 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner later sought leave of the court to withdraw the petition. The issue before the court was whether it could grant such leave and dispose of the petition …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, IRRIGATION PROJECT STRENGTHENING DIV. OMERGA, OSMANABAD AND OTHERSversusPRALAHAD NAGAPPA BANDPATTE DIED THR, LRS. VATSALABAI PRALHAD BANDPATTE AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The Executive Engineer, Irrigation Project Strengthening Division, Omerga and others (the acquiring body) filed an application seeking a stay of the judgment and award dated 20 March 2018 passed by the 2nd Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Osmanabad in L.A.R. No. 201 of 2012. The award related to …

Amol Sheshrao ChavanversusSanjay Shrirang Ghodake

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Amol Sheshrao Chavan filed a contempt petition alleging that Respondent No.1 failed to comply with an interim order dated 05‑02‑2024, which expressed the Court’s opinion that, absent any legal impediment, he should be allowed to work as a Law Officer. Respondents 2 and 3 contended that no …

KESHAVRAO ROHIDASRAO TELBHAREversusBALASAHEB MADHAVRAO BHAROSE AND ANR

Transfer to other court

The appellant Keshavrao Rohidasrao Telbhare appealed against an order of acquittal in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025), he sought to have the appeal transferred from the High Court …

RAMJI SURA CHAVAN AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioners Ramji Sura Chavan and others filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel informed the court that the cause of action had become infructuous. …

ASHISH GAUTAM CHAUTMAL ALIAS ZAYYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Ashish Gautam Chautmal, sought bail in a criminal case involving a stabbing that caused death, with substantial eyewitness, documentary, and electronic evidence. The prosecution's charge-sheet listed 38 witnesses, but the State argued not all needed to be examined. The applicant, …

MOHAN BHAGWAN DHAMALEversusAKSHAY MESHOK INGALE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Akshay Meshok Ingale was arrested on 13 June 2024 in connection with Crime No. 521 of 2024 for offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 read with 34 and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. He filed a third bail application, offering to deposit Rs 5 lakhs …

KANTABAI SOMNATH PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Kantabai Somnath Pawar filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to register an FIR against alleged offenders under the IPC, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act. The Court examined the enquiry report of the Assistant Police Inspector, which concluded that the …

BHAUSAHEB ASHRAJI JADHAVversusAKSHAY MESHOK INGALE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Akshay Meshok Ingale was arrested on 13 June 2024 in connection with Crime No. 521 of 2024 for offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 read with 34 and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. He filed a third bail application, offering to deposit Rs 5 lakhs …

DIKSHA SAGAR KADAMversusSURESH JAGANNATHRAO KADAM AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a daughter‑in‑law, filed a civil suit seeking ownership of gold ornaments deposited as streedhan in a safety locker held in the name of her father‑in‑law and the bank. She later moved a writ petition challenging the trial court’s order rejecting her application for a Court …

CHANDRAKALA BABURAO MEKALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Chandrakala Baburao Mekale, filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging the Scrutiny Committee's order dated 30.07.2021 that rejected her claim of belonging to the 'Koli Mahadev' Scheduled Tribe. She argued that her father Devanand Mekale's genealogy and the conditional …

DR. VITTHALRAO VIKHE PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil filed Writ Petition No. 12321 of 2021 in the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner later approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition. Counsel for the petitioner submitted a …

RAVINDRA BABURAO KARADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Ravindra Baburao Karad, filed a criminal application challenging FIR No. 235/2025 registered for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Notices were issued to the respondents on 14 August 2025. While the application was pending, the investigating agency filed a …

ALKA NAVNATH RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicants, Alka Navnath Rathod and others, filed a criminal application seeking the quashment of FIR No.98/2025 registered on 13 March 2025 for alleged offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Police Act. The FIR was based on information from a Sub‑Inspector that the …

Prachi wo Prathmesh BhurkeversusPrathmesh so Baban Bhurke

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant-wife sought transfer of a Hindu Marriage Petition (No. 6 of 2025) filed in Mangaon, Raigad, to the Family Court in Latur, citing inconvenience due to lack of direct transport and financial constraints. The petition for divorce was filed by the husband under Section 13(1)(ia) of the …

BALASAHEB SANDUJI AHERKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, a group of government employees, sought entitlement to advance increments for work performed before 24 August 2017, arguing that the Government Resolution dated that day should apply retrospectively. The State of Maharashtra contended that the resolution was prospective and that the …

VISHAL SURYAKANT PAWSHEversusARCHANA VISHAL PAWSHE

DISMISSED

The appellant filed a first appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure challenging a decree dated 21‑04‑2026 passed by the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Latur in a Hindu marriage petition for restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The key issue was …

BASHIR HAKANI SHAIKH AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The claimants challenged the compensation awarded for land acquired for the Tambat‑Sangvi Storage Tank Project, arguing that the award dated 11‑June‑2010 should be enhanced. The acquiring body and the State of Maharashtra filed appeals and cross‑objections against the same award. The Court observed …

JAITUNBEE YAKUBH PATHANversusTHE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER AND ANOTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Jaitunbee, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petition was being heard when the court learned that the petitioner had died. The court examined whether the petition could continue in light of the petitioner's death. It held that a petition cannot …

REVATABAI BHIMRAO JANGAMPALLE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants (original claimants) and the acquiring body filed multiple appeals and cross‑objections against the award dated 11‑June‑2010 in several land‑acquisition cases relating to the Tambat‑Sangvi Storage Tank Project. Both sides submitted that the disputes were identical to those decided in …

GOVIND DHONDIBA GURSADEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The heirs of Govind Dhondiba Gursude appealed against the Land Reference Court’s award of compensation for land acquired for the Hadolti Percolation Tank No.6. They argued that a sale exemplar dated 07‑01‑2002, showing a price of Rs 5,000 per Are for irrigated land, should be considered, with a 10% …

REKHA GAJANAN LOKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

Rekha Gajanan Lokhande filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the investigating agency completed its investigation and filed a charge sheet. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application …

SANTOSH NARAYAN ARADWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court considered multiple appeals and cross‑objections filed by claimants and the acquiring body (Godawari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation) against a 2010 award that enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Tambat‑Sangvi Storage Tank Project. The parties submitted that …

MEHBOOB CHOTEKHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Mehboob Chotekhan Pathan filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest. The applicant was represented by Mr. Pathan Ziya Jakeriya, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Mrs. P. J. Bharad. After …

BHIMRAO DHONDIBA GURSUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants, heirs of several deceased landowners, challenged the compensation awarded by the Land Reference Court for lands acquired in Hadolti, Latur for a percolation tank. They argued that the court failed to consider a comparable sale deed (Exhibit 17) dated 07.01.2002, which established a …

SHIVAJI HIRACHAND PATIL AND OTHERSversusANIL NAVNATH PATIL

DISPOSED OFF

Shivaji Hirachand Patil and others filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against Anil Navnath Patil. The petitioners later informed the court that the subject matter of their petition had become infructuous and that there was nothing left for the court to consider. …

BHIMRAO MANIKRAO JANGAMPALLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) considered a series of appeals and cross‑objections filed by claimants and the acquiring body against a 2010 judgment that enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Tambat‑Sangvi Storage Tank Project. The parties submitted that the disputes were …

BABURAO MANIKRAO JANGAMPALLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay heard multiple appeals and cross‑objections filed by claimants and the acquiring body concerning land acquired for the Tambat‑Sangvi Storage Tank Project. The original award dated 11 June 2010 had enhanced compensation, but the parties argued that the controversy was …

CHANDRAKALA NAGNATH SULTANPUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Chandrakala Nagnath Sultanpur applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 173/2026) involving alleged dowry harassment that led to a suicide. The FIR alleged that she demanded money and harassed the victim, while the husband was also implicated and already on bail. The applicant …

GULAB HUSSAIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of original land claimants, challenged the compensation awarded by the reference court for land acquired for the Tambat‑Sangvi Storage Tank Project, arguing that the award was excessive. The acquiring body, Godawari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation, and the …

LAXMIBAI BABU BARI AND ORSversusTHE COLLECTOR JALGAON

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 1,538‑day delay in filing a cross‑objection to enhance compensation. They argued that they have a statutory right to seek increased compensation and thus should be given an opportunity to be heard. The court examined the reasons for …

SANJAY GOVINDRAO LATPATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench disposed of a large group of writ petitions (904‑931) that raised the entitlement of medical officers to engage in private practice and to receive a Non‑Practising Allowance. The Court noted that it had already decided the matter in a common judgment dated 30 …

SUJIT ANIL ASANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, a 25‑year‑old daily‑wage labourer, was arrested on a non‑bailable warrant for failing to appear before the trial court since 13 March 2026. He applied for regular bail, claiming ignorance of procedural requirements due to his itinerant work and offering an undertaking through his …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 464‑467 of 2009 and others) against the acquittal of Vijay B. Kale under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought to have the appeals transferred from the Bombay High Court to the appropriate District and …