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Judgments of 2026

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DHARAMSING REHANJYA KHARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Dharamsing Rehanjya Kharde, accused of murdering his son‑in‑law Vinod Patale. The prosecution alleged a motive stemming from a dispute over a white Force Cruiser …

DIGAMBAR HANMANT GOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants in land acquisition proceedings for lands acquired in 1996 for a storage tank, challenged the compensation awarded by the reference court at Rs.40,000 per acre, arguing that a comparable sale of nearby land fetched a higher price. They relied on a sale deed showing …

RAHUL S/O VIKRAM BAGALversusMR. ASEEMKUMAR GUPTA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Rahul, filed a contempt petition challenging the reservation of a disputed land. The petitioner’s counsel submitted a Government Resolution dated 28 July 2026 along with the corresponding order, indicating that the order under contempt had been complied with. The court examined the …

BALBHIM HANMANT GOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra acquired lands in Kopra village for a storage tank, initially awarding compensation of Rs 14,000 per acre under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The reference court enhanced the award to Rs 40,000 per acre but the claimants argued that a nearby sale of 22 R of land for Rs …

Sachin Raosaheb KendreversusThe State of Maharashtra Through the Collector

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Sachin Raosaheb Kendre, sought permission to withdraw part of the compensation amount deposited by the acquiring body following a 2023 award by the Reference Court in a land‑acquisition matter. The respondent‑state opposed, alleging excess compensation, particularly for five mango …

JAISHRI DAMODHAR CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The Central Railway sought to overturn a compensation award granted for land acquired in Hanumantwadi village for a broad‑gauge railway line. The award, originally set at Rs.1170‑Rs.1420 per square foot, was enhanced to Rs.2500 per square foot by the reference court, but the claimants …

Kishor S/o Murlidharrao Ghuge and orsversusMudidhar S/o Satwarao ghuge and ors

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a second appeal but missed the prescribed time limit by ten days and applied for condonation of delay. The court examined the reasons provided in the application and, considering the interest of justice, decided to condone the delay. Consequently, the application for condonation …

JOTIBA SADASHIV SALUNKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a contempt petition alleging non-payment of rent and interest. Respondent No.3 filed an affidavit stating that the disputed amount had been deposited with the Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) on 09/12/2013. The court presumed that the petitioners had withdrawn the amount …

GANGADHAR MAHADU KHANDARE AND ANRversusGODAVARIBAI SAMBHAJI DANGAT AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

In a second appeal (No. 335 of 2024) before the Bombay High Court, Bench at Aurangabad, the appellants sought to withdraw the appeal after reaching an amicable compromise with the original defendants, who are siblings and their mother. The compromise was filed and verified before the Registrar in …

JAVED KHAN RASHEED KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

Javed Khan Rasheed Khan filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking permission to withdraw the application and to be allowed to file a discharge application before the trial court. The applicant, represented by Mr. Swapnil Patunkar, requested the court's …

SANGITA DNYANESHWAR LONDHE AND ORSversusSUDAM GOVARDHAN JADHAV AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay in their appeal. The court examined the office remark which indicated that the appeal had been filed within the prescribed period. Since the appeal was timely, the court found no basis to entertain a condonation application. …

TUSHAR RAMDAS SURALKAR AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicants filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. After hearing both sides, the court indicated it was not inclined to grant relief. On that basis, the applicants’ counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The court allowed the …

KONDABAI RAGHUNATH MATE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Kondabai Raghunath Mate and another, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The court admitted the petition, listed the matters for consideration after the adjudication of a second appeal (Stamp No. …

ABDUL NABI HANIF PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Abdul Nabi Hanif Patel, accused No.2 in a pre‑planned murder involving firearms, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The FIR did not name him, but the prosecution later identified him from CCTV footage and statements, alleging his participation …

LATIFUDDIN ISMAIL UDDIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant sought anticipatory bail in connection with alleged forgery of a power of attorney and a subsequent sale deed, invoking sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Indian Registration Act. He claimed to have acted in good faith, having published a notice and paid consideration in …

KASHINATH DEORAM CHAUDHARI DIED THR LRS SAKHUBAI KASHIBAI CHAUDHARI DEAD THR LRS BHAGWAT AND ORSversusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER(1), UPPER TAPI PRAKALP HATNUR-1, JALGAON AND ANR

DISMISSED

The appellants, heirs of deceased landowners, challenged the compensation awarded for land acquired for a rehabilitation project in Singat village, Jalgaon. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had initially fixed a market value of Rs.45,112 per hectare, which the appellants accepted under protest …

DR. SWAPAN SANTOSH BISWASversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

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Dr. Swapan Santosh Biswas filed a criminal writ petition seeking permission to practice Allopathy, Naturopathy and other medical systems. The Court noted that a prior judgment (Criminal Writ Petition No. 385 of 2006) had already limited his permission to practice only Naturopathy. Since the present …

SAMIR AHEMAD KHAN KALIL KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Arafat Fazal Patel, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, in a criminal case (Criminal Application No. 3075/2026) against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant's counsel informed the court that the investigation was complete and a charge-sheet …

ANNASAHEB NATHA KHEMNARversusBALU TUKARAM LONDHE AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Annsah​eb Natha Khe​mnar, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 16‑day delay in filing a petition for restoration of an appeal and asked that the appeal be returned to its original position. The application was heard before Justice Sanjay A. Deshmukh, who examined the …

SUMAN TRIMBAK DOLEversusBHAUSAHEB SAKARAM KHILARI AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner’s writ petition was dismissed because the court’s earlier order directing service of notice to respondents was not complied with. The petitioner filed a civil application seeking recall of that dismissal, but did so 19 days late. The court examined whether the delay in filing the …

ALI ASGAR SAIFUDDIN PETIWALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

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, …

PRAKASH SINGA GAVITversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Prakash Singa Gavit, filed a public‑interest litigation seeking a writ directing oil companies to honour the Scheduled Areas (Maharashtra) Order, 1985 by reserving LPG distributorships for Scheduled Tribe dealers in Maharashtra’s scheduled areas and to apply the same reservation …

GAJANAN NARAYAN INGOLEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THR THE CEO AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Gajanan Narayan Ingole filed a writ petition (No. 12134 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging the Union of India. The petition sought relief without complying with the procedural requirement of submitting his proposal online. The Court examined whether the petitioner …

ARUNA LAXMAN SONJE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Writ Petition No. 272 of 2023, which had been dismissed for failure to amend within the prescribed time. Both the State and a contesting respondent opposed the restoration. The court examined the application and found that the …

SHIVAJI GOVIND SHEJULversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, elected Sarpanch of a village Panchayat, was disqualified under Section 14(1)(j-3) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959 for allegedly encroaching on Gram Panchayat land. He challenged the disqualification, claiming he was never served with the dispute notice, was denied a …

GANESH DIWANJI KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Ganesh Diwanji Kale applied for bail before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. During the pendency of the application, the charge‑sheet was filed. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application and to file a fresh bail application before the trial …

GAJANAN PRABHAKARRAO UDAWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Gajanan Prabhakarrao Udawant, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with FIR No. 0451/2026 alleging misappropriation of funds of a cooperative society, invoking IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 120‑B, 34 and Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act sections 3 and …

DINESH SITARAM JONWAL AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The State filed a charge‑sheet against Dinesh Sitaram Jonwal, Trupti Sunil Barandwal and Sunil Shankarlal Barandwal (Applicants 1, 3 and 4) under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging harassment and dowry demands, but the FIR contained only …

Sajiya Vahid Pathan Sajiya Rajmahmad Shaikh and OrsversusArun Haribhau Mhaske

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company, through its authorized signatory, filed several first appeals and related civil applications challenging awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The insurer submitted a withdrawal pursis and an authority letter on 25 March 2026, indicating its acceptance of the …

PRAMOD PANDIT DAUND AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The wife of Pramod Daund lodged an FIR on 10 March 2024 alleging dowry demand, physical and mental cruelty, and assault by her in‑laws, stemming from an incident on 13 October 2022. The in‑laws (Applicants 2‑7) moved to quash the FIR, contending that the complaint was vague, delayed, and a …

SHIRISH MANGALNATH JOSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicant, Shirish Mangalnath Joshi, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered as Crime No. 237 of 2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He was alleged to have obtained Rs.10 lakh from the informant by promising a government job, issued a cheque for the same amount …

Swaleha Nasir Khan and OrsversusArun Haribhau Mhaske

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company filed first appeals against awards granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Shrirampur, in several motor accident claim petitions. The insurer later submitted a withdrawal pursis and an authority letter, indicating its intention to withdraw the appeals. The …

VILAS MANIK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Vilas Manik Pawar, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant's counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The court considered the request and granted leave for withdrawal. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed as …

Nihal Nasir Khan and OrsversusArun Haribhau Mhaske

DISPOSED OFF

The New India Assurance Company filed first appeals and several civil applications in the Special Lok Adalat challenging awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Ahmednagar. The insurer later submitted a withdrawal pursis and an authority letter, indicating its acceptance of the Tribunal …

BHAGWAN PUNJAJI DIGHE AND OTHERSversusDEVIDAS DNYANDEO PANDIT AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Bhagwan Punjaji Dighe and others, filed Writ Petition No. 10456 of 2019 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioners, through their counsel, submitted a written instruction to withdraw the petition. The respondent, Devidas Dnyandeo Pandit and others, were served …

PRAVIN JIVARAM SIRVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Pravin Jivaram Sirvi, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. After oral arguments, the court indicated its reluctance to grant bail. The applicant's counsel then sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh …

AKASH ATMARAM DHANGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Akash Atmaram Dhangar applied for bail in a criminal case. The court, after reviewing the charge sheet, expressed disinclination to grant bail. On the applicant's request, the court allowed the withdrawal of the bail application, granting liberty to file a fresh bail application after one year if …

SOHEL MEHMOOD SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by 22‑year‑old Sohel Mehmood Shaikh, who was arrested for offences under Sections 8(c), 21(b), 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act after 49.31 grams of MD, valued at Rs 9,86,200, was seized …

NARAYAN SANJAY BORUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Narayan Sanjay Borude, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR alleging that he assaulted an informant with an iron rod, causing injuries to the neck and knees. The applicant argued that there were disputes between the parties, the FIR was lodged after a delay, and the …

ASHWINI SHASHIKANT JADHAV AND ORSversusMANISH MAHESHWARI AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners Ashwini Shashikant Jadhav and others filed a civil application seeking a C.A. for delay against respondents Manish Maheshwari and another. The court examined the reasons set out in the application and found them satisfactory. Accordingly, the court allowed the application for C.A. …

DINKAR VINAYAK DESHMUKH AND OTHERSversusUSHA VITTHALRAO DESHMUKH AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Dinkar Vinayak Deshmukh and others, filed a writ petition against Usha Vitthalrao Deshmukh and others in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. They later contended that, owing to the passage of time, the subject matter of the petition had become infructuous and no cause of action …

MUKHTAR KHAN BABAKHAN PATHANversusANIL SHESHRAO DESHPANDE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Mukhtar Khan Babakhan Pathan, filed a writ petition but was reported to be dead. No steps were taken to bring his legal heirs on record within the prescribed period. The court examined whether the petition could continue in the absence of the petitioner and without representation by …

DR. PARIMAL GOPAL SARKARversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Dr. Parimal Gopal Sarkar filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the Union of India and others. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel G. B. Kingre (substituted by D. H. Jadhavar), instructed the court to withdraw the …

NABEELA AKHLEEMUDDIN SHAIKH AND ANOTHERversusAKHHLEEMUDDIN FAJLODDIN SHAIKH

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners filed a criminal revision application (St.) No.8312/2026 after a delay of 140 days. They sought condonation of this delay. The Court examined whether such a delay could be excused under procedural law and allowed the condonation. Consequently, the pending criminal application was …

MONUSINGH JAGDISHSINGH BAVARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Monusingh Jagdishsingh Bavari was arrested on 26-10-2022 and has been in pre‑trial custody for over nine years. He applied for bail, arguing that the trial has been delayed, the charge‑sheet lists 60 witnesses, and his prolonged incarceration violates his right to a speedy trial under Article 21. …

SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE LTD.versusANITA GANESH MALI AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The National Lok Adalat, organized under section 19 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, considered several pending civil applications involving Shriram General Insurance Ltd. and various respondents. The parties had earlier filed first appeals, but those appeals were subsequently withdrawn. …

DILIP KHUSHALCHAND JAIN AND OTHERSversusCHHAYA ANIL CHAVAN AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, listed a large number of writ petitions (WP 418-2016 to WP 1080-2017) before it. The judge issued a procedural order directing all petitioners to take appropriate steps within two weeks of the order, failing which the petitions would be dismissed without …

SAGAR RAMDAS BORSEversusHEMLATASAGAR BORSE

Withdrawn

In a family court appeal, the appellant (husband) sought leave to withdraw the appeal on the basis that the parties had amicably settled their dispute and intended to live separately. The court considered the request for withdrawal. No substantive issues on the merits were addressed. The court …

CHHAGAN BHIMA GHARBUDEversusSUKHDEV SAKHARAM BHAVLE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sukhdev Sakharam Bhavle, filed a criminal writ petition and subsequently instructed his counsel to withdraw the petition. The High Court, upon receiving the request, disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn. Consequently, the related criminal application (No. 3094 of 2026) was also …

MOJAM AJAM SAYYEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Mojam Ajam Sayyed filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code against the State of Maharashtra. Both parties were heard, and the Court indicated its reluctance to grant any relief. On the advice of counsel, the applicant chose to withdraw the application. …

ANANDRAO SITARAM JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Anandrao Sitaram Jadhav, appealed a 2016 judgment seeking a higher compensation for land acquired for the Lendi Major Project. The original award under Section 11 of the Land Acquisition Act was Rs.1,71,649, which the reference court had enhanced by 40%. Relying on a recent decision …

SACHIN BALAJI KHEDKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Omkar Vishwanath Bhure applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with a case involving alleged fraud, counterfeit currency and violent offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant claimed Bhure offered to buy gold but …

RAMDAS HANUMAYYA MODIRAJversusASHOK LAXMANRAO GANJEWAR

DISPOSED OFF

The accused, Ramdas Hanumayya Modiraj, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment and a compensation of Rs.3,36,000. Both the accused and the complainant later agreed to compound the offence, depositing the compensation …

GANESH MARUTIRAO DHUMAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, two labourers, were arrested for allegedly transporting a large consignment of prohibited gutkha and related tobacco products in a black Scorpio. The FIR alleged that they knowingly carried the goods, which were seized along with the vehicle, and that the other occupant fled the …

AAYAN WAYID KHATIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Aayan Wayid Khatik, was convicted under Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with a fine, which has been paid. He was on bail during the trial and has filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the …

MANISHA PADMAKAR BODDAWARversusGANESH DIGAMBARRAO MAHAJAN AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Manisha Padmakar Boddawar filed a writ petition challenging actions of Ganesh Digambarrao Mahajan and others. The petitioner argued that the matter was still pending before the Charity Commissioner. The Court observed that the original proceeding before the Charity Commissioner had been finally …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusANIL TRIMBAKRAO WANGUJARE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the acquittal of Anil Wangujare, a public servant, by the Special Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The prosecution alleged that Wangujare demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000, later reduced to Rs 8,000, for fixing the …

PRADEEP KESARILAL CHAUDHARI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Pradeep Kesarilal Chaudhary and others, filed a writ petition seeking a pension under the old pension scheme. The learned Additional Government Pleader informed the Court that the issue had already been decided by a Full Bench judgment in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan v. State of …

MADHUKAR DEVRAM ZHOPEversusHEMANT TUKARAM ZHOPE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner challenged an order dated 29.03.2017 passed by the Additional Divisional Commissioner, Nashik, concerning revenue entries. The respondent raised a preliminary objection that the petitioner had an alternate and equally efficacious remedy of filing a second revision before the State …

ABDUL BASEER ABDUL LATEEFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered several anticipatory bail applications filed by individuals accused in Crime No. 98 of 2026 for alleged assault on an informant, alleged under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 118(1), 189(2), 191(2), 191(3) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution argued …

RUPALI ASHOK TAWARE AND OTHERSversusPRAVIN BABASO YADAV AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Rupali Taware filed a writ petition challenging an interim order passed against her. During the pendency of the petition, the trial court issued a final order on the merits of the dispute. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the final order rendered the writ petition moot. The bench …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRO.SPL.L.A.O..versusHANSABAI RAMJAN and ANOTHER.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 5,751‑day delay in bringing the legal representatives of the deceased claimant, Hansabai Tadavi, on record and to set aside the abatement of the suit. The court noted the substantial delay but accepted the State’s …

NANDABAI WALMIK SURASEversusJANARDAN BALA SURASHE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Nandabai Walmik Surase filed a writ petition (No. 11418 of 2021) in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against Janardan Bala Surashe and others. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the matter had become infructuous, meaning there was nothing left to be adjudicated. The Court examined the …

RAVI PRAKASHRAO JAWANJALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Ravi Prakashrao Jawanjal, filed a criminal writ petition seeking the initiation of an investigation against respondents 4 and 6 for alleged illegal detention and claimed compensation of Rs.10,00,000. The petitioner also alleged that his complaints dated 5 August 2020 and 3 September …

PRIYANKA W/O SURESH JADHAV AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, who are the sister‑in‑law, brother‑in‑law, father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of the informant, filed a criminal application seeking quashment of FIR No. 152/2024 and the accompanying charge‑sheet alleging offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 506, 504 and 34 IPC. The court examined the …

NAGNATH RAMLU KASEWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Nagnath Ramlu Kasewar, filed a writ petition challenging the inaction of the State of Maharashtra regarding his representation dated 15 April 2026. The High Court examined whether the respondent was obligated to consider and decide the representation on its merits. The Court found …

RAHUL @ KALIDAS ARUN GHOLAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, Rahul Gholap, was convicted by the Sessions Court for rape under Section 376(1) IPC, criminal trespass under Section 452 IPC and related offences, based on the testimony of the 23‑year‑old victim, eye‑witnesses and forensic evidence. The appellant appealed, arguing that the medical …

APPASAHEB RAOSAHEB GOPALGHARE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Appasaheb Raosaheb Gopalgar filed a bail application before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. During the pendency of the application, the investigating agency filed the charge-sheet. The applicant sought to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application …

SACHIN JIVAN MURTADKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Sachin Jivan Murtadkar, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was filed in the underlying criminal case. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to …

KASHINATH@KANIFNATH SHRIDHAR JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired for the Jayakwadi Project, arguing that the reference court wrongly discarded a pre‑notification sale (Exh. 17) and a post‑notification sale (Exh. 18) and incorrectly calculated compensation from the date of possession. The court …

YUNUS JANGUMIYA SAUDAGARversusP V SINGH AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Yunus Jangumiya Saudagar, filed a contempt petition (Contempt Petition No. 41 of 2019) arising from Writ Petition No. 7489 of 2016. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the order of contempt had been complied with by the respondents. The court examined whether any relief remained …

VICKY ALIAS ANIL POLAD MALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Vicky alias Anil Polad Mali applied for bail before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant, through counsel, expressed a desire to withdraw the bail application, seeking liberty to file a fresh application after one year if the trial does not make substantial progress. The Court, …

SAMADHAN BHAGWAN KAKADE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought to quash FIR No.118/2025 filed for offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging that the matrimonial dispute with the respondent had been amicably settled, with the husband agreeing to pay maintenance and filing a mutual consent …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORSversusMOUJAMKHAN OSMANKHAN PATHAN

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra filed two civil applications seeking condonation of a 400‑day delay in filing appeals arising from the same acquisition proceedings. The State relied on a prior order of this Court dated 9 January 2015 in CA No.4670/2012, which had already condoned a similar delay. The Court …

RABHAJI TUKARAM BUDHWANT AND ORSversusTHE COLLECTOR AHMEDNAGAR AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants filed a civil application seeking recall of an order dated 09.06.2026, acknowledging a seven‑day delay in filing. The Court had earlier issued a conditional order requiring the petitioners to take certain steps within two weeks. The petitioners failed to comply, citing inadvertence …

BALIKA DHONDIBA DUDHBHATEversusMAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION

DISPOSED OFF

Balika Dhondiba Dudhbhate filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The petition sought relief (the specific relief is not detailed in the record). The petitioner later informed the court that the parties had …

KISHOR CHADANMAL SINGHAVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

A group of sixteen first appeals arising from land acquisition proceedings for the Tapi Minor Irrigation Project in Dhule were before the High Court. The appellants, whose dry lands were compulsorily acquired, challenged the compensation awarded, alleging it was deficient. The reference court had …

SONIYA RAMESH SOLANKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioners Soniya Ramesh Solanke and Aasha Nathu Marathe filed writ petitions challenging the State of Maharashtra. They moved a motion seeking a clerical correction in paragraph 2 of the order dated 23.01.2026, requesting the insertion of the words “and Nandurbar respectively”. The Court examined …

MOHAN CHANDANMAL SINGHAVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

A group of sixteen first appeals arising from land acquisition proceedings for the Tapi Minor Irrigation Project in Dhule were heard. The appellants, whose dry lands were compulsorily acquired, challenged the compensation rates of Rs.1,20,000 and Rs.1,10,000 per hectare fixed by the reference court, …

KHELMARAJ DAMODAR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

A group of sixteen first appeals arising from land acquisition for the Tapi Minor Irrigation Project in Dhule were filed by landowners dissatisfied with the compensation awarded for their dry lands. The reference court had fixed compensation at Rs.1,20,000 per hectare (or Rs.1,10,000 for two cases), …

Amit Rajabhau PanditversusVishal Bhikaji Shinde

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant sought a stay of execution of an impugned judgment and award, claiming the entire amount had been deposited with the court. The court granted a stay pending the appeal. Subsequently, the applicant applied to withdraw part of the deposited amount, while the respondent argued that the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH COLLECTOR JALNA AND ORSversusUTTAM DHANU PAWAR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra, represented by Collector Jalna, filed an application seeking condonation of a 1,153‑day delay in filing its appeal. The delay was attributed to administrative reasons, which were detailed in the application. The court examined the explanation and found it satisfactory. …

TATYA SEKHA PATIL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, land losers under acquisition references 806/2007 and 182/2007, challenged a 2013 compensation award as inadequate and sought enhancement. Their appeals were delayed by 2,212 days, prompting them to file civil applications for condonation of delay, citing financial hardship and the …

JANSEVA URBAN CO OP CREDIT SO BHUSAWALversusKIRAN RAMA NHAVKAR

DISMISSED

The Janseva Urban Cooperative Credit Society appealed an acquittal in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, alleging that the respondent had borrowed Rs.48,515 and issued a cheque that was dishonoured. The trial court had found that the complainant failed to prove a legally …

PRALHAD NAGORAO LOLAMWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Pralhad Nagorao Lolamwad, challenged a judgment of the Scrutiny Committee that denied his claim to belong to the Mannervarlu Scheduled Tribe. He argued that the same order had been successfully contested by other claimants in Writ Petition No. 10052 of 2025, resulting in a …

SAPTASHRUNGI URBAN CO OP CREDIT SO LTD.versusTHE STATE OF MAH

ABATED

The appellant Saptashrungi Urban Co‑Op Credit Society filed a criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The second respondent, who was the original accused, had died. Counsel for the deceased respondent submitted a death certificate that had already been placed on …

SETH NANDLAL DHOOT HOSPITALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Seth Nandlal Dhoot Hospital, challenged a show‑cause notice and subsequent order issued by the District Collector of Aurangabad for alleged overcharging of COVID‑19 patients. The notice was issued under notifications framed under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Disaster …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusDR. RAJENDRA BALU PATIL

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra sought leave to appeal an acquittal of Dr. Rajendra Balu Patil by a Special Judge in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The State argued that the prosecution had established a demand for illegal gratification of Rs.20,000 and that the sanction to …

SANJAY BHAGIRATHMAL AGRAWAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, owners of a rice‑milling business, challenged two FIRs (Crimes No. 181 and 182 of 2026) registered under the Essential Commodities Act, Petroleum Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). They sought quashing of the crimes and interim …

HARIBHAU ALIAS HARI RAMDAS SANAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The applicant, Haribhau alias Hari Ramdas Sanap, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. While the application was pending, the investigating agency filed the charge-sheet. The applicant sought liberty to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh application …

HAYAT UMMED SING AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicants, Hayat Umm... and another, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the investigating agency filed a charge-sheet. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh …

ATISH SHIVAJI KAMBLEversusDHANANJAY NIVRUTI KARPURE AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Atish Shivaji Kamble, was injured in a motor accident on 22 May 2018 when an auto‑rickshaw driven by respondent No.1 collided with his motorcycle, resulting in severe injuries and amputation of his left leg. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal had awarded him compensation based on a …

SAHADEO BHAGUJI JAYBHAYEversusL AND T FINANCE LTD MUMBAI

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Saha Deo Bhaguji Jaybhaye, filed writ petition No. 9662 of 2015 against L. and T. Finance Ltd., Mumbai. Both parties, through their counsel, submitted that the dispute has been amicably settled. A joint pursis confirming the settlement was placed on record, and the respondent issued …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ORSversusDATTATRAYA NAGORAO SHELKE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a reference court's award that increased compensation for 43 R of land acquired for a storage tank, raising the market value to Rs.3,250 per R based on pre‑notification sale instances and granting a 7% enhancement for acquired trees. The State contended that the …

SANJAY BHAGIRATHMAL AGRAWAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, owners of a rice‑milling business, challenged two FIRs (Crimes No. 181 and 182 of 2026) registered under the Essential Commodities Act, Petroleum Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). They sought quashing of the crimes and interim …

ADESH RAJU BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Adesh Raju Bhosale filed Writ Petition No. 10300 of 2019 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition was initially not taken on board, but the Court later decided to take it on board. The Court observed that the petitioner …

VIJAYPRAKASH KISANRAO THOMBREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

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

BALASAHEB BHIMRAO PHATAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Balasaheb Bhimrao Phatak applied for restoration of Criminal Application No. 990 of 2026, which had been dismissed for default after failing to comply with a court order to amend the petition in accordance with the Apex Court's decision in Pradnya Pranjal Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra. The …

DEVIDAS PIRAJI THORATversusARVIND (ARUN) P. THORAT AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Devidas Piraji Thorat, filed a civil application seeking service of the respondent through a newspaper publication. The original order dated 30.04.2026 contained clerical errors regarding the newspaper name, district of publication, and the time period for service. The applicant moved …

PADMAKAR MAROTIRAO SARPATE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Padmakar Marotirao Sarpate and Vijay Padmakar Sarpate, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR alleging assault and theft of a gold chain, offences punishable under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that the applicants, along with …

RAFAT YAR KHAN SAMAD YAR KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 98 of 2026, alleged to involve assault on an informant under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR claimed that 8‑10 persons, including the applicants, assaulted the informant, but the medical certificate …

RAMESH UTTAM RATHODversusUDDHAV MANOHAR PATOLE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Ramesh Uttam Rathod filed a writ petition (No. 4306 of 2015) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of Uddev Manohar Patole and another. The petition sought relief concerning a matter that was also the subject of a civil suit. During the pendency of the writ petition, …

SHAIKH AFSER YUNUSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The Bombay High Court heard a consolidated group of writ petitions challenging the cancellation of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2018 and 2019 results and the permanent debarment of thousands of candidates for alleged mark‑sheet tampering. The Court held that the State and the Maharashtra State …

BABASAHEB SHESHRAO PATKALversusANSAR USMAN KURESHI AND ORS.,

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Babasaheb Sheshrao Patkal, filed a civil application seeking fresh notice to respondents 1 to 6 at addresses provided by the claimant, in connection with a first appeal for enhancement of compensation. The court, after considering the application, directed that fresh notice be issued …

RUSHIKESH SUNIL KHARABEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Rushikesh Sunil Kharabe, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against the State of Maharashtra. While the application was pending, the investigating agency filed the charge‑sheet. The applicant then sought liberty to withdraw the bail application and to …