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Judgments of 2026

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NANDKUMAR NARAYANACHARYA JOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the award of compensation for land acquired in 1987 for a percolation tank, arguing that the reference court erred in valuing the land at Rs 50,000 per hectare. The original award by the Special Land Acquisition Officer was Rs 160 per R, which was enhanced by the reference …

Uttam S/o Sahebrao SalveversusManukumar Srivastava

DISPOSED OFF

Uttam S/o Sahebrao Salve filed a contempt petition against Manukumar Srivastava. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. S.K. Mathpati and Mr. Sandeep B. Sontakke, submitted that the order of contempt had been fully complied with. The respondents, represented by Mr. S.J. Salgare, were not required to appear …

MUGDHA RUPESH DHARANKAR.versusMACHINDRA KARBHARI DHAMALE AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Mughda Rupesh Dharankar filed a civil application against Machindra Karbhari Dhamale and others. The applicant was represented by Mr. Rajendra L. Kute. The court examined the prayer clause "A" of the application and found merit in the relief sought. Accordingly, the High Court allowed the civil …

THE DIVISIONAL CONTROALLER MSRTC AMBEJOGAI AND ANRversusDAGADU SAYYED SHAIKH

DISMISSED

The respondent, a driver employed by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, suffered multiple fractures in a road accident and received Rs.25,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act on a no‑fault basis. He also filed a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for loss of earning capacity, …

BHAGWAN NARAYAN NABDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Bhagwan Narayan Nabde filed Contempt Petition No. 72 of 2014 alleging that the State of Maharashtra had failed to comply with a prior court order. The State, represented by the Additional Government Pleader Ms. U.S. Bhosale, argued that the alleged disobedience had been remedied by the …

KRISHNA UTTAMRAO SHINDEversusVAISHALI KRISHNA SHINDE

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Krishna Uttamrao Shinde filed a writ petition (902 WRIT PETITION NO. 6394 OF 2023) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel, P. K. Ippar, argued that the petition had become infructuous due to the passage of time. The Court examined the claim of lapse and …

MARUTI BHAU MALI DIED THROUGH LRS BHAMABAI (ABATED) MANDAKINI SUBHASH BHALERAOversusGULABRAO DUNGARWAL DIED THR LRS MANKARNABAI DIED THR LRS VIJAYKUMAR DIED THR LRS SUNANDA AND ORS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

An application (Civil Application No. 1703 of 2026) was filed seeking to fix a date for the final hearing of two second appeals. The court examined the reasons provided in the application. It allowed the application and ordered that the second appeals be listed for hearing on 16/04/2026. The court …

JAYRAM DATTU KAWADE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a complaint on 11 February 2025 alleging corruption and requested respondent No.2 to investigate. Respondent No.2, by order dated 28 August 2025, constituted a committee, with respondent No.4 as a member, to conduct the inquiry. The petitioners claimed that the inquiry remained …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ANRversusSUMITABAI TUKARAM SHINDE

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra filed multiple first appeals challenging a common judgment and award dated 26 October 2010 that increased compensation for land acquired from various respondents. The reference court had enhanced the compensation from Rs.47,000 per hectare, as determined by the Land …

ABHAYCHAND GOVINDJI SHAHversusPRAKASH MAHAJAN AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

In a contempt petition filed by Abhaychand Govindji Shah against Prakash Mahajan and another, the petitioner’s counsel submitted that the respondents had complied with the earlier contempt order, as evidenced by an affidavit filed by Respondent No.1. The court examined the compliance claim and found …

The Executive Engineer, Irrigation Project Strengthening Division, at Omerga, Dist. Osmanabad and OversusDagdu Tukaram Suryawanshi (Died) T/h L.Rs. Kondabai and Others

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants filed several civil applications seeking permission to withdraw the amount deposited by the acquiring body and to condone delay in filing the first appeal. Relying on a prior order (Civil Application No.4487 of 2026) that allowed withdrawal of 80% of the amount with interest upon …

The Executive Engineer, Irrigation Project Strengthening Division, at Omerga, Dist. Osmanabad and OversusDagdu Tukaram Suryawanshi (Died) T/h L.Rs. Kondabai and Others

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, who are original claimants in several civil applications, sought the court’s permission to withdraw the amount deposited by the acquiring body under a prior court direction. They relied on a previous order dated 17 April 2026 in Civil Application No.4487 of 2026, where the court …

RESUBAI RELUBAI VESTA VALVI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the Civil Judge's award of Rs 53,000 per hectare for land acquired for a minor irrigation project, arguing that the valuation was not based on a comparable sale. The Reference Court had rejected their Section 18 references, deeming the adjacent‑village sale instances either …

SUPA CHHANYA VALVI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants claimed land acquired for a minor irrigation project in Amlibari village and were compensated at Rs 53,000 per hectare by the Special Land Acquisition Officer. Dissatisfied, they filed references under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, relying on a sale of agricultural …

YUVRAJ ABHIMANYU VALVI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The applicants sought quashment of FIR No. 400/2021 and the charge sheet in RCC No. 53/2022, alleging that they were legitimate school staff and that the criminal complaint was maliciously filed amid a trust dispute. The prosecution alleged that the applicants conspired to fabricate appointment …

RAJENDRA MAHADEO KADAMversusKHANDU BABA KOLEKAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner challenged two orders of the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Shrigonda in a boundary suit: one allowing the respondent to deposit the court commissioner fee and another appointing a Court Commissioner to measure the suit land. The petitioner argued that the trial court should have …

NASIRODDIN HAMID MIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The case concerned lands acquired in 2000 for the Renapur‑Sudha Project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded Rs 71,500 per hectare, which the claimants challenged under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act; the reference court raised the rate to Rs 136,500 per hectare. The acquiring body …

MADHUKAR VIKRAM KALAL.versusCHANDULAL RAMDAS GURAV.

DISPOSED OFF

Madhukar Vikram Kalal filed a writ petition challenging the orders of the Civil Judge, Junior Division, Talode, which rejected his applications for an adjournment and for a summons to the Registrar of Nandurbar to produce the original sale deed in Civil Suit No. 17/1988. The trial court held the …

NAIMOEDDIN HAMID MIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation acquired land for the Renapur‑Sudha Project under a Section 4 notification in 2000. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded Rs 71,500 per hectare, which the claimants challenged under Section 18; the reference court enhanced it to Rs …

SIDDHESHWAR ATMARAM MUNDEversusSATISH BHANUDASRAO CHAVAN

DISMISSED

The petitioner challenged the 4 December 2020 election result for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Graduates' Constituency, alleging excess and blank ballot sheets, discrepancies in vote counts, and unsigned ballots, and claimed corrupt practice under section 123(7) of the Representation of the …

SANDHYA AVINASH MANE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, relatives of the husband of the deceased woman, filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quash of the FIR, charge‑sheet, RCC and a process order relating to the alleged suicide of the deceased and her son. The FIR was based on a complaint by the deceased's brother …

RUSHIKESH RAM MORE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners, involved in a matrimonial dispute, filed a criminal application seeking quash of FIR No. 480 of 2025 and the related charge‑sheet. The parties verified their identities before the Judicial Registrar and executed a compromise deed on 24 July 2026, wherein the petitioner agreed to pay …

POPAT GOTU WANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Popat Gotu Wani filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 96 of 2020 seeking a court direction to register a criminal offence against a contractor alleged to have encroached on his land adjacent to a road under construction. The petitioner’s counsel was absent, and the State was represented by Addl. P.P. A. …

BHASKAR DATTU MARATHE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, who are primary and secondary education officers employed by the Zilla Parishad, filed writ petitions alleging denial of salary benefits under the one‑step pay scale applicable to employees working in Tribal and PESA areas, as per the Government Resolution dated 29‑02‑2024. The …

HEMA GOVARDHAN SHINDE AND OTHERSversusGOVARDHAN HANMANTRAO SHINDE AND OTHERS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The case concerns an application filed by Hema Govardhan Shinde and others seeking to have their appeal fixed for a final hearing. The appellant, represented by Mr. Dharashive M.L., requested that the court schedule the hearing. The court examined whether there was any legal impediment to fixing the …

DAYANAND SHIVRUDRA SWAMIversusSHILPA DAYANAND ALIAS SANTOSH SWAMI AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The husband, a senior regional manager earning over Rs.1.5 lakh per month, sought to set aside a Family Court order directing him to pay Rs.12,000 per month to his wife and Rs.8,000 per month to each of two minor children, totaling Rs.28,000. The wife and children had filed a petition under Section …

RAHUL VEDU KHAIRNAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, employees deployed in tribal and PESA areas, filed writ petitions seeking salary benefits under the one‑step pay scale and arrears as per the Government Resolution dated 29‑02‑2024. The State of Maharashtra and the Education Officer opposed, contending procedural issues. The Court …

VAIBHAVI VIKAS KHADEversusVIKAS LAXMAN KHADE

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Vaibhavi Vikas Khade, filed an application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of H.M.P. No. 158 of 2025 from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Beed to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Gangakhed. The minor daughter, about four years old, resides with the …

Kiran Chaitram GadriversusAnkeet the chief executive officer

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Kiran Chaitram Gadri filed a contempt petition (No. 64 of 2026) before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court against Ankeet, the Chief Executive Officer. The petitioner, through counsel, submitted a communication dated 18 September 2026 indicating his desire to withdraw the …

KADU SITARAM WANKHEDE AND ANOTHERversusLILADHAR HIRAMAN BARHATE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, who were original defendants in a civil suit, filed a writ petition challenging two orders that granted a temporary injunction to the plaintiffs and were later affirmed on appeal. The trial court had granted the injunction under Order XXXIX, Rules 1 and 2, read with Section 151 of …

M.S.E.B.THRU EX.ENGG.BHUSAWALversusSHAMRAO MANGO SURALKAR AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners filed civil applications (Nos. 2961/1998 and 2955/1998) seeking a stay of execution of a judgment and award that had been rendered against them. They contended that the entire amount ordered by the impugned judgment had already been deposited with the court. Relying on this …

M.S.E.B.THRU EX.ENGR.BHUSAWAL, DIST.JALGAONversusRAMDAS SHAMRAO PAWAR AND ANR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners filed civil applications (Nos. 2961/1998 and 2955/1998) seeking a stay of execution of a judgment and award that had been rendered against them. They contended that the entire amount ordered by the impugned judgment had already been deposited with the court. Relying on this …

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd., PuneversusSambhaji Ananta Jawalkar and Another

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal (ST.) No.1916 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against respondents Sambhaji Ananta Jawalkar and another. The appeal had been filed after the prescribed period, and the applicant sought condonation of the delay. Counsel …

ROHIT SAHEBRAO SHEGARversusYES BANK LTD AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Rohit Sahebrao Shegar, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 106 of 2026 seeking a court order to defreeze his bank account held with Yes Bank Ltd. The petitioner alleged that the account remained frozen despite his request. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the …

MANGESH ASHOK NAKATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, appointed as Assistant Teachers in various Zilla Parishads and later promoted to Graduate Teacher pay scales, applied for inter‑district transfers. The 24‑April‑2017 Government Resolution required them to consent to a reversion to Assistant Teacher upon transfer, thereby forfeiting …

AMOL ASHOKRAO KHINDREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, who were appointed as Assistant Teachers in various Zilla Parishads and later promoted to Graduate Teacher pay scales, applied for inter‑district transfers. The 2017 Government Resolution (Clause 3.3) required that upon such transfers they revert to the Assistant Teacher post, …

NANDKUMAR TUKARAM TIVGHALEversusKRUSHNANT NAGNATH DESHMUKH

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Nandkumar Tukaram Tivghale, filed a contempt petition seeking an adjournment. The petitioner’s counsel, Adv. Gayatri S. Kalve, argued for the adjournment, while the Assistant Government Pleader, Ms. U.S. Bhosale, submitted that the contempt order had already been complied with, …

GAJANNAN NAYABRAO MOGALversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Gajannan Nayabrao Mogal, filed a writ petition seeking a court direction for the Union of India and other respondents to decide a second appeal (dated 23‑12‑2024, bearing No. JC700772K) that he had filed, and to consider his claim for medical benefits under the applicable law. The …

STATE OF MAHAversusVASANTABAI BUDHA NHAVI and ORS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a Land Reference Court award that increased compensation for 3.96 hectares of land acquired for the Wadi‑Shewadi Project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had fixed Rs 34,787 per hectare under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, but the Reference Court …

SATISH BHUJANGRAO GAIKWADversusSUJATA W/O. SATISH GAIKWAD AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Satish Bhujangrao Gaikwad filed a criminal revision application against Sujata Gaikwad and another, challenging a Family Court judgment dated 23 September 2021. The parties later reached a compromise, submitted the compromise deed to the High Court, and requested disposal of the revision. The Court, …

SURESH NARSING HUGGE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed several writ petitions seeking the benefits of the ACPs scheme, alleging that the State had not granted them such benefits. The State, through the Additional Government Pleader, contended that the petitioners had not first made any representation to the competent authorities …

RAVINDRA PARSHURAM KHIRIDversusSONALI RAVINDRA KHIRID AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The husband appealed an interim maintenance order passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, but filed the appeal nine months late, citing personal hardships and lack of knowledge of the order. The Additional Sessions Judge rejected …

NAGYA @ NAGESH WACHYA BHOSALE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA.

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Nagya and Jahalya, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for offences under Sections 147, 148, 323, 504, 506 read with Section 149 of the IPC, based primarily on the testimony of the injured victim (PW5) and his son (PW6). On appeal, the High Court examined the credibility …

NARAYAN DNYANOBA VARALE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Narayan Dnyanoba Varale and others, filed a criminal application seeking its own withdrawal, stating that the trial was substantially complete with only two witnesses remaining and that the accused statements under Section 313 Cr.P.C. would follow. The respondent State of Maharashtra, …

SIMABAI DARBAR BHIL AND ANRversusBHARTI YOGIRAJ SONWANE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Bharti Yogiraj Sonwane and others, filed a writ petition challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners repeatedly failed to appear and prosecute the petition, despite adjournments and a final opportunity granted by the court. Respondents, including the State and …

MUNGLYA ALIAS MANGESH MAHADEV BEDREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant was convicted by a Fast Track Special Court for rape (IPC s.376) and assault (IPC s.323) based on the testimony of the victim and her husband, despite a month-long delay in filing the FIR. On appeal, the High Court examined the credibility of the victim’s statements, the unexplained …

ASHABAI @ ASHAMATI BHARAT LIPNE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners sought disposal of their criminal revision application on the ground that the passage of time had rendered the matter infructuous. The learned counsel for the applicants argued that continuing the proceedings would be futile. The court examined the claim of infructuity and found no …

ISHWAR GORAKH PATIL AND ANRversusNOORMOHAMMAD ABDUL KHAN AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, Ishwar Gorakh Patil and another, filed a civil application seeking service of notice on respondents Noormohammad Abdul Khan and others by newspaper publication, alleging that regular service could not be effected. The learned counsel for the applicants highlighted the inability to …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORSversusMIRAJI AKHATYA GAVIT

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the judgment and award dated 29 September 2007 rendered by the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Nandurbar in land acquisition proceedings (LAR Nos. 40/2005 and 29/2005). The appellants contended that the compensation enhanced by the reference court …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusLEELABAI GANGADHAR NARWADE AND ORS

DISMISSED

The legal heirs of the deceased Gangadhar filed a death claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, alleging that a tractor collided with his motorcycle, causing fatal injuries. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held United India Insurance Co. Ltd. jointly and severally liable with the owner …

GOPAL MAREPPA KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Gopal Mareppa Kamble filed a writ petition against the State of Maharashtra seeking payment of leave encashment and cash arrears under the 7th Pay Scale. The respondents, including the Education Officer, submitted that a proposal on the payment would be decided within four weeks and the petitioner …

DATTA BASWANTRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Datta Baswantrao Patil, filed a writ petition alleging that a revision application (Revision No.708/2015) pending before the State of Maharashtra had not been decided for 11 years. The petitioner sought direction for the respondent to decide the revision promptly. The High Court …

RAJENDRA RADHAKISHAN RAUTversusSULAKSHANA RAJENDRA RAUT AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

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 …

GEETA MANIKRAO PATIL AND ANOTHERversusSANDHYA VISHWANATH TARATE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Geeta Manikrao Patil and another, challenged an order dated 01.01.2026 that forfeited their right to adduce evidence in an enquiry under Section 41E of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act before the Joint Charity Commissioner, Aurangabad. They argued that the forfeiture resulted from …

RAMJI THAVARA RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed several writ petitions (Nos. 2089, 2091, 2096, 3012, 3013 of 2016) seeking a mandatory direction that the State of Maharashtra frame a specific policy within a fixed timeline. They argued that the earlier order in Writ Petition No. 2087 of 2016, which dealt with a similar …

SYED RUBABEE SYED KASAMversusTHE COLLECTOR AURANGABAD AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed three writ petitions (Nos. 752, 3929, and 764 of 2007) challenging actions of the Collector, Aurangabad and other respondents. During the hearing, counsel for the respondents, Ms. Anagha Pandit, submitted that the petitions had become infructuous. The Court considered the …

MOHSIN ABDUL KABIR BAGESHversusTHE COLLECTOR AURANGABAD AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

Three writ petitions were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the Collector and other respondents. Counsel Ms. Anagha Pandit, appearing for the respondents, informed the court that the petitions had become infructuous. The court considered whether there was any …

MAGANLAL MANIKPRASAD KAPOORversusBHAGWANDAS GURU RANGIRAM and ANR

ABATED

The appellant, Maganlal Manikprasad Kapoor, filed a criminal appeal (No. 102 of 2006) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, and a death certificate was submitted through the Bailiff's report. The court considered whether the appeal …

PRASHANT PANDHARINATH KHANDAGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, dealt with several writ petitions filed by doctors against the State of Maharashtra. One petition (WP No.2933 of 2019) was withdrawn on the petitioner's request and consequently dismissed. The remaining petitions (WP Nos.11919 of 2021, 3056 of 2019, 3057 of …

SUDHAKAR KESHAV NIMDEOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, owner of 6.2 hectares of agricultural land acquired for an irrigation tank, was initially compensated at Rs 7,500‑8,500 per hectare. He sought a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the Reference Court enhanced the market value to Rs 12,000 per hectare. …

RAUF NYAJU PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Rauf Nyaju Patel, filed a contempt petition in 2013 against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel sought time to take instructions, but the Additional Government Pleader informed the court that a contempt enquiry had already been initiated and a final order should have …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHRIDHAR UTTAMRAO VAKRE

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra sought leave to appeal an acquittal of a supply‑office clerk who was alleged to have demanded an 8% commission as a bribe for clearing a grain supply bill in 2013. The prosecution relied on a recorded conversation, a pre‑trap panchanama, and the testimony of the complainant …

CHHAYA DNYANESHWAR PATANKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Chhaya Dnyaneshwar Patankar filed a criminal revision application against the State of Maharashtra. During the pendency of the application, the parties reached a compromise, and the applicant’s counsel submitted that the cause of action no longer survived. The court examined whether the revision …

SHIVLAL ASARAM GHUNAWATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shivlal Asaram Ghunawat, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Counsel for the petitioner argued that subsequent developments rendered the petition infructuous. The Court accepted this submission and held that the petition no longer required …

SAMADHAN SHANTARAM KUMAWATversusPOOJA SAMADHAN KUMAWAT AND ANR

DISMISSED

Samadhan Shantaram Kumawat filed a criminal revision application against Pooja Samadhan Kumawat and another. The High Court, after noting that the applicant had not appeared on the adjourned date despite a prior warning, dismissed the revision application. The court had earlier warned on 14 August …

RAMESH DATTATRAYA BHAGWATversusPANDURANG YASHWANT EKAND AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Ramesh Dattatraya Bhagwat filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against Pandurang Yashwant Ekand and others. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner, appearing via video conference, informed the court that, according to telephonic information, both …

AMOL SHIVAJI DHASversusTHE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Amol Shivaji Dhas, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State Information Commission to decide his second appeal dated 10 November 2025 within a stipulated period. The respondent's Additional Government Pleader waived service of notice and, on behalf of the Commission, …

MADHAV YASHWNT PAWARversusPANKAJ JANARDHAN SALUNKE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Madhav Yashwant Pawar filed a writ petition (WP 5514 of 2015) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of Pankaj Janardan Salunke and others. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petition had become infructuous due to the lapse of time. The court considered whether the …

SADASHIV VISHNUPANT CHOUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Sadashiv Vishnupant Choudhary, filed a criminal revision application. The applicant’s counsel argued that the passage of time had rendered the application ineffective. The court examined whether the delay made the revision infructuous. Finding that the delay indeed precluded any …

SAGAR PREMLAL JAISWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

Sagar Premlala Jaiswal, a bootlegger, challenged his detention order dated 19‑12‑2025 issued by the District Magistrate under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. The petitioner argued that although he faced several prosecutions under the Maharashtra …

SHAHEEN ALTAF SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Shaheen Altaf Shaikh filed a criminal application seeking correction of the first paragraph and the second part of the operative order dated 24 June 2025 in Criminal Application No. 160 of 2025. The applicant contended that the order should have included Sections 304‑B, 306 and 498‑A of the Indian …

SYED AHMED HUSSAIN SYED ALI HUSSAIN and ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAH and ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition challenging a decision, but the learned Additional Government Pleader informed the court that the matter had already been decided and disposed of by the Reference Court. Consequently, the court found that no issue remained for adjudication. The petition was …

PRAKASH DAYANAND GURAVversusTHE ADDITIONAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Prakash Dayanand Gurav challenged his termination of service by filing a writ petition, arguing that the termination violated natural justice and that an alternate remedy of filing a revision under Rule 15(1)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad District Services (Discipline and Appeal) …

VENKAT BAGWANRAO MUSANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISMISSED

The appellant's 137‑R parcel of land in Jaibhachiwadi was acquired in 1987 for a percolation tank, and the State initially paid Rs 250 per R. Under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act the appellant obtained a reference court award of Rs 1,000 per R, but appealed for further enhancement, arguing …

VASANTABAI CHATURBHUJ SARDAversusKAVERIBAI BHAGORAO POLE and ORS

DISPOSED OFF

Vasantabai Chaturbhuj Sarda filed a writ petition (No. 2172 of 2003) in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against Kaveribai Bhagorao Pole and others. The petitioner sought relief, but the counsel argued that the passage of time had rendered the matters raised in the petition moot. The Court …

ANMIKA ALIAS USHA PINKESH PATNIversusPINKESH ABHAYAKUMAR PATNI

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The wife, Anmika Patni, filed a transfer application under Section 24 of the Civil Procedure Code seeking to move Hindu Marriage Petition No. 82 of 2025, filed in Sillod, to the court in Kopargaon where she resides with her minor child. The marriage had broken down due to alleged cruelty by the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGUNVANT DAMODHAR SALVE.

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Gunvant Damodhar Salve, a senior clerk who was alleged to have demanded a Rs 5,000 bribe to forward a rent‑grant proposal for a government‑aided school. The Anti‑Corruption Bureau set up a trap, recording the alleged demand and later a main‑trap …

SUBRAO FAKIRJI PANDEversusRAJGOPA DEORA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

A series of continuation contempt petitions (Nos. 30, 44, 48, 51, 52, 65, 67, 68, 81 of 2012) were filed by various petitioners against Rajgopal Deora and others. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Sharad S. Shinde and Mr. V. P. Bhavthankar, argued that the contempt orders had not been complied …

PRALHAD SAKHARAM LOMTEversusRAJGOPAL DEORA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a series of continuation contempt petitions (Nos. 30, 44, 48, 51, 52, 65, 67, 68, 81 of 2012) against various respondents alleging non‑compliance with a prior contempt order. The petitioners argued that the contempt orders had been complied with, rendering the petitions …

HEMANT SOMNATH KOTHAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A series of writ petitions (Nos. 1182/2025 to 1259/2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners, through their counsel, informed the Court that an alternative statutory remedy was available to them and that they intended to pursue that …

BALASAHEB BALIKRAM GAIKWADversusRAJGOPA DEORA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

A series of continuation contempt petitions (Nos. 30, 44, 48, 51, 52, 65, 67, 68, 81 of 2012) were filed by various petitioners against Rajgopal Deora and others. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Sharad S. Shinde and Mr. V. P. Bhavthankar, argued that the contempt orders had not been complied …

SACHIN SHANKAR DHAMANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (WP Nos. 1182-1259 of 2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief from the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, alleging violations of their rights. During the hearing, the petitioners, …

PANDHARINATH BENIRAM KOTHAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (WP 1182/2025 to WP 1259/2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief from the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, alleging grievances that required judicial intervention. During the hearing, …

SUBHASH BENIRAM KOTHAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (Nos. 1182-1259 of 2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners, represented by Mr. A. T. Jadhavar, argued that an alternative statutory remedy was available to address their grievances. They subsequently …

THE EX ENGINEER (WORKS DIVISION ) Z P LATURversusHARIBA SANGA MOTADE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, heard a motion to correct the minutes of its order dated 24‑08‑2026 in FA 4009/08 and related appeals. Counsel Mr. V.D. Gunale, who appeared for the original claimants, was omitted from the title clause of the order. The appellant, the Executive Engineer, …

SATISH UDDHAV KOTHAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (Nos. 1182/2025 to 1259/2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials, seeking relief from alleged violations. The petitioners, represented by Advocate A. T. Jadhavar, informed the Court that an alternative statutory remedy was …

VIJAY SHANKAR CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A series of writ petitions (Nos. 1182-1259 of 2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners, represented by Advocate A. T. Jadhavar, claimed that an alternative remedy was available to address their grievances. They subsequently informed …

PRAVIN BHILA KOTHAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (WP 1182/2025 to WP 1259/2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials, seeking relief from alleged violations. The petitioners, represented by Mr. A. T. Jadhavar, argued that an alternative statutory remedy was available to …

SAYYED NASIR SAYYED ZAFARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (WP 1182/2025 to WP 1259/2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials, seeking relief presumably under constitutional or statutory provisions. The petitioners, through counsel, informed the Court that an alternative remedy was …

PRAMOD RAMDAS KOTHAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (WP/1182/2025 to WP/1259/2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials, seeking relief from alleged violations. The petitioners, represented by Advocate A. T. Jadhavar, informed the Court that an alternative statutory remedy was …

DILIP BABULAL BHADANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 1182‑1259 of 2025) in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The court noted that the petitioners, through their counsel, informed the bench that an alternative statutory remedy was available to them and that they …

DINESH DEVIDAS PENDHARKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A large group of petitioners filed separate writ petitions (Nos. 1182-1259 of 2025) against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners, through their counsel, informed the Court that an alternative remedy was available and that they intended to pursue that remedy instead of the writ …

DEEPAK JAYWANT BAGADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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A series of writ petitions (Nos. 1182‑1259 of 2025) were filed by various individuals against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief from the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, alleging violations of their rights. During the hearing, the petitioners’ counsel …

PRADEEP KESHAV RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Pradeep Keshav Rathod and family members, were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in connection with the suicide of Sonali, who alleged severe physical and mental cruelty by her husband and in‑laws. The prosecution alleged that the accused had …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusANIL LAXMANRAO KULKARNI AND ANOTHER

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The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the acquittal of two government officials, a Talathi and his assistant, who were charged under Sections 7, 8, 12 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that the officials demanded and …

BHASKAR EKNATH KAFREversusRAJENDRA KAUTIKARAO WARADE

DISMISSED

The accused, Rajendra Warade, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a cheque of Rs 12 lakhs that was dishonoured, the cheque having been issued to repay a hand‑loan allegedly given by the complainant, Bhaskar. The trial court held that the cheque was issued in …

GANPAT GANGARAM DUDULE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Ganpat Gangaram Dudule and another, filed a criminal writ petition seeking continuous police patrolling, police protection, and registration of offences against accused persons who allegedly assaulted and threatened them at an agricultural field in Hingoli. They relied on complaints …

STATE OF MAHAversusCHHABIBAI RAMSING NAIK

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2002 judgment of the Additional District Judge, Jalgaon, which had enhanced compensation for land acquired from the deceased Chhabibai Ramsing Naik, setting the market value at Rs.4,00,000 per hectare. The State argued that the enhancement was unjustified, while …

DURGAPRASAD OMPRAKASH MISHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Durgaprasad Omprakash Mishra, sought extension of a 28‑day furlough leave granted on 25‑09‑2025, arguing that the leave expired because Respondent No.3 (the Tehsildar) failed to process the required surety bond. The respondents contended that once the furlough period lapses, it …

DEVIDAS DAGDU JADHAV AND ANOTHERversusMAHADEV RAMKRUSHNA JADHAV

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The petitioners, Devidas Dagdu Jadhav and another, filed a writ petition challenging two orders: one dated 22‑12‑2016 passed by the Principal District Judge, Osmanabad in Miscellaneous Civil Appeal No.18 of 2015, and another dated 30‑01‑2015 passed by the Joint Civil Judge, Junior Division, Tuljapur …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusLIMBAJI TUKARAM WANVE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute between The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and the claimants was referred to the Lok Adalat for settlement. The appellant filed an appeal (First Appeal No. 919 of 2002) but subsequently submitted a withdrawal pursis along with the authority letter. The Lok Adalat, observing the withdrawal, …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANE CO LTDversusLIMBAJI TUKARAM WANVE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute between The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and the claimants Limbaji Tukaram Wanve & Ors. was referred to the Lok Adalat under Section 19 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The appellant filed an appeal but subsequently submitted a withdrawal petition along with the requisite …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTDversusLIMBAJI TUKARAM WANVE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute between The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and the claimants was referred to a Lok Adalat under the Legal Services Authorities Act. The appellant filed an appeal but subsequently submitted a withdrawal petition along with the requisite authority letter. The Lok Adalat disposed of the …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COversusLIMBAJI TUKARAM WANVE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute between The New India Assurance Co. and the claimants was referred to the Lok Adalat. The appellant filed a first appeal (No. 920 of 2002) but subsequently submitted withdrawal pursis and an authority letter. The Lok Adalat, noting the withdrawal, disposed of the appeal and any related …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ZILLA PARISHAD, LATUR.versusRAGHUNATH KISHAN GURAV AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, heard a motion to correct the minutes of its order dated 24‑08‑2026 in FA 4009/08 & others. The appellant, the Executive Engineer, Zilla Parishad, Latur, had filed the appeal, and counsel for the original claimants, Mr. V.D. Gunale, observed that his name …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusHIRKANBAI YASHWANTRAO PAWAR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay in filing a first appeal against a 2002 land acquisition award. The court found the delay neither deliberate nor intentional and allowed the application, condoning the delay. The State, through its A.G.P., relied on a …

SUNIL CHANGDEO GALHE AND OTHERSversusSATISH SUDHAKAR DESHPANDE AND OTHERS

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The High Court considered a civil revision filed by the purchasers (defendant Nos.18‑24) challenging the trial court's order refusing to reject a suit filed by the original plaintiffs for pre‑emption, declaration and injunction over an undivided joint Hindu family property. The plaintiffs claimed a …