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Judgments of 2026

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SIDDESHWAR ALIAS SIDDHU MURLIDHAR KEKANversusTHE COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Siddheshwar alias Siddhu Murlidhar Kekan, sought the return of a revolver seized in connection with Crime No.25/2022, alleging that his firearms licence, though expired in 2021, was pending renewal before the Collector, Jalna. The trial court, exercising powers under Section 452 of …

MONALI POPAT DEVKATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner sought a writ of habeas corpus to have a missing girl, aged 16 years and 8 months, returned to her parents. The girl had gone with an accused, Ganesh Mahadu Rangote, and gave birth to a three‑month‑old daughter. She was rescued and placed under the care of the Child Welfare Committee …

BANSI SMBHAJI KARPE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a compensation award of Rs.1,500 per R for their agricultural land acquired for an irrigation tank, arguing that similar jirayat lands in the same village had been awarded Rs.3,000 per R in a related reference case. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had originally …

PAWAN SHESHRAO BHAOTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Pawan Sheshrao Bhaote, filed Writ Petition No.13370 of 2026 before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition included representations dated 15 April 2026 and 23 July 2026. After hearing the matter, the Court …

KALAWATI SATLING MAHTREversusANANT RAMESH SAKHARE AND OTHERS

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The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging an order of the Principal District Judge in a civil appeal (Regular Civil Appeal No.197 of 2014). The petition sought to raise an exception to that order. However, the civil appeal was subsequently decided by a judgment dated 08 February 2016, thereby …

RAJENDRA MADHAV KULKARNIversusRAMESH SAMPAT MORE

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Petitioner Rajendra Madhav Kulkarni filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Kopargaon dated 17 August 2024 which restored Regular Civil Suit No.20 of 2015 that had been dismissed for want of prosecution. The suit, filed by respondent Ramesh Sampat More, …

IFTEKAR AHMED FAROOQ AHMEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed two criminal writ petitions before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Petition 1424 of 2021 was filed by the original informant seeking transfer of investigation and a fresh inquiry into Crime No.250/2020, lodged on 15 July 2020. The Court noted that a Resource Personnel …

ANKUSH BHAURAO SAWANT AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicants, parents of a minor, sought to quash FIR No. 359/2024 alleging offences under the Bhartiya Nayaya Sanhita, arguing it was a retaliatory "counter‑blast" after they filed a non‑cognizable receipt accusing the complainant of threats and assault. They contended that the FIR was false, …

GULAB ABDUL SAYYADversusTHE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Gulab Abdul Sayyad, sought withdrawal of Rs.7,95,079 deposited by the respondent/acquiring body, claiming entitlement to the amount with accrued interest. The respondent contested, arguing the enhancement exceeded nine times the original amount. The court, referring to similar cases …

SANTOSH DAGDU MHASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Santosh Dagdu Mhase filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief. The petitioner later discovered an alternative remedy before an appellate authority and applied to withdraw the petition, requesting that the interim order already granted be continued for four …

SUNIL VISWASRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sunil Viswasrao Patil, sought anticipatory bail after his liberty had been protected by a prior order on 22 October 2024, which was based on the fact that co-accused had been granted pre‑arrest bail by the Sessions Court. The State opposed the application but could not differentiate …

DADASAHEB PANDURANG BORADEversusVITTHAL BHANUDAS UDAWANT

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant filed an application seeking condonation of a 106‑day delay in filing a second appeal in a civil suit. The court examined the reasons for the delay and found it was neither deliberate nor intentional. Consequently, the court granted condonation but imposed a condition that the …

CHANCHAL AJAYSINGH CHAUHANversusDHARAMPALSINGH RUPSINGH CHAUHAN AND OTHERS

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The appellant, daughter of the deceased, sought a temporary injunction to restrain the respondents from creating any third‑party interest in several land parcels that form the subject of a partition suit. The suit for partition was dismissed by the trial court, but the trial court had earlier …

BHANUDAS MARUTI RASKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a doctor, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the Municipal Corporation (Respondent No.4) to remove encroachments on municipal land and a municipal road in Shrigonda. He alleged that despite his representation, the corporation had only removed encroachments of …

DEVAJI S/O. GOPAL INGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The applicant, Devaji, filed a criminal revision challenging the dismissal of his 2013 appeal for want of prosecution. The appeal had contested an earlier acquittal of accused persons on several IPC offences. The High Court had previously warned that failure to appear would result in dismissal. On …

SHILPA BHAGWANRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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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 …

Tarabai Vitthal PatilversusSheetal Vaibhav Solat

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The petitioner, Tarabai Vitthal Patil, filed a contempt petition (WP/4625/2026) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner later sought liberty to withdraw the petition, stating a desire to take appropriate steps regarding the underlying controversy. The respondent, Sheetal …

MAHESH SHANKARLALA SHANKARPELLIversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

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Ms. Aishwarya N. Tanpure, filing a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, sought relief against the District Collector and others. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the petition had become infructuous because of the passage of time. The Court examined whether a writ petition can be …

VIVEK S/O. SURESH SHUKLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED

The applicant's counsel issued a notice informing the applicant of the withdrawal of the vakalatnama and the collection of case papers. Despite receiving the notice, the applicant failed to appear before the court. The respondent's counsel highlighted this non‑appearance. The court considered …

SHAIKH SHAKIL S/O SAYYAD SADIKversusRIZWANO BANO W/O SHAIKH SAHKIL AND ANR

DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, entertained a criminal revision application filed by Shaikh Shakil Sayyad Sadik. The Court had earlier ordered the applicant to deposit Rs.25,000 on 4 January 2017, a direction that remained unfulfilled. On 12 August 2026, the Court granted a final …

RAMPRASAD TULSHIRAM RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Ramprasad Tulshiram Raut, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The Court had previously ordered on 10 March 2026 that the petition must be argued on the next date, otherwise it would be dismissed for want of prosecution. The petitioner failed to …

SHIVAI BALAII ZADE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking restoration of a revision application (Criminal Revision Application No. 189/2024) that had been dismissed on 07/09/2026 for want of prosecution. The court considered whether the dismissal could be set aside. After hearing counsel, the court found …

MAHENDRA PRATAPSING RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Mahendra Pratapsing Rajput applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged forgery, fraud and cheating under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court had earlier granted interim protection on the condition that he attend the police station weekly. The applicant claimed he …

SK JAKIR SK AKHTAR AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

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A contempt petition (No. 129 of 2013) was filed by Jakir, Akhtar and others against the State of Maharashtra alleging disobedience of an earlier order directing the Collector of Jalgaon to decide a representation within six weeks. The order required the Collector to instruct the Special Land …

SUBITCHA PAULMANI NADARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE SECRETARY AND ORS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra State Council of Examinations was empowered to cancel the TET‑2018 and TET‑2019 results of about 7,880 candidates after verifying large‑scale mark‑sheet tampering, and therefore upheld the cancellation orders. However, the Court set aside the orders …

NANA KASHINATH KULKARNI AND OTHERSversusKAILAS NANA KULKARNI AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners filed Writ Petition No. 10028 of 2013 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. On 13 July 2026, the petition was listed for hearing but the petitioners' counsel was absent. The court noted the continued non-appearance of the petitioners' …

KIRAN DAGDU TADVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE SECRETARY AND ORS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra State Council of Examinations was empowered to cancel the TET 2018 and 2019 results of about 7,880 candidates after finding substantial evidence of mark‑sheet tampering. The court found the Commissioner had authority under the 1998 Act and the 2010 …

RAJENDRA GULABSINGH JAHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Pandit Bhika Jadhav and Pramod Pandit Jadhav, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (C.R. No. 436/2026) alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The informant, who had served as vice‑president and president of a trust from 2014 to …

ARJUNA VILASRAO SHINGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Arjuna Vilasrao Shinge, was arrested and filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant’s counsel later informed the court that, owing to the arrest, there was nothing further to be considered and sought to withdraw the application …

RUKHMININAI RADHAKISAN SHELKE DIED THROUGH HIS LRS PURUSHOTTAM RADHAKISAN SHELKEversusUNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE GENERAL MANAGER CENTRAL RAILWAY CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI TERMINUS ADMINISTRAT

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, comprising several individuals and heirs, filed civil applications seeking permission to withdraw amounts that had been deposited by the Union of India, represented by the General Manager of Central Railway, as part of an acquiring body. The respondents opposed the withdrawal, …

SYED AZIZ MOHIUDDIN MUSTAFA ALIversusCRESCENT EDUCATION SOC. AND ORS

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The petitioner, Syed Aziz Mohiuddin Mustafa Ali, filed a contempt petition (Contempt Petition No. 140 of 2013) seeking a direction to decide his representation within a specified period. The court noted that the direction was originally issued in 2012 and, given the passage of time without any …

AU Small Finance Bank LtdversusThe State of Maharashtra

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The petitioner, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, filed a contempt petition alleging that the State of Maharashtra authorities had failed to hand over possession of a property despite a prior court order dated 16/09/2025. The court noted that the respondent's Advocate General indicated that possession …

HARIDAR AZIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Haidar Azim Shaikh, was arrested in connection with the alleged theft of a buffalo (Crime No.0203/2025). During the pendency of his anticipatory bail application, the buffalo was recovered from the informant's agricultural field, establishing that the alleged stolen property was no …

SACHIN NAMDEO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, convicted under Sections 7, 8, 11(4) and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Sections 341 and 506 of the IPC, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. The High Court had earlier suspended his sentence on 12 October 2023. He filed a criminal …

RAHUL DHARMA KALUNKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rahul Dharma Kalunke, filed a criminal revision application (No. 10671 of 2026) but delayed filing it by four days. The petitioner sought condonation of this delay. The Court examined the reasons provided in the application and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the Court …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD AURANGABADversusSHUBHAM SHARADRA KALE AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The High Court of Bombay entertained three civil applications arising from a dispute between United India Insurance Company Ltd and Shubham Sharadra Kale et al. The first application sought condonation of a 95‑day delay in filing a first appeal, which the court allowed in the interest of justice. …

VAISHALI VIVEK PADKANTWARversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Vaishali Vivek Padkantwar, filed a writ petition against the District Collector and other respondents. The petitioner’s counsel later submitted that the petition had become infructuous due to the passage of time. The Court considered the submission and found no merit in continuing …

VANDANABAI BHAUSAHEB DESALE AND OTHERSversusBALU NAMDEV PATIL AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners, Vandanabai BhauSaheb Desale and others, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against Balu Namdev Patil and another. During the proceedings, the parties reached a compromise settlement. The petitioners' counsel submitted that, in view of the …

SHANKAR TUKARAM CHAVAN AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the State to acquire their lands as per proposals dated 26/03/2015 and to pay compensation. The respondents submitted an affidavit stating that the acquisition process is proceeding under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, with …

DEELIP RAMRAO PATIL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) heard a motion to correct an earlier order dated 10 July 2026 concerning multiple first appeals relating to land acquisition compensation. Counsel for the appellants argued that First Appeal Nos. 576 and 577 of 2017 were erroneously clubbed and should be …

VENKATRAO NAMDEORAO KASLE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, entertained motions to correct a prior order dated 10 July 2026 concerning a large number of first appeals related to land acquisition in Latur. Counsel for the appellants argued that First Appeal Nos. 576 and 577 of 2017 were improperly clubbed with First …

SIKANDAR BAPURAO HOLKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, corrected an earlier order dated 10 July 2026 by deleting First Appeal Nos. 576 and 577 from the title clause as urged by the appellants. The court partially allowed the appeals of both the claimants and the acquiring body and affirmed compensation of …

VIJAY S/O. GANGADHAR ROHAKLE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The wife filed an application under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, alleging domestic violence, but the Judicial Magistrate First Class dismissed it after the wife admitted no violence. The wife appealed to the Sessions Court, which, without hearing the husband, set aside …

MINAKSHI RAMESH VEDPATHAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Minakshi Ramesh Vedpathak, a former headmistress, was convicted under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs.1,000 bribe, and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. She filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the …

Vandana Sugriv GadhaveversusShriram General Insurance Co Ltd Jaipur Rajasthan

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Vandana Sugriv Gadhave, filed a civil application seeking withdrawal of the amount she had deposited in the High Court as security following an impugned judgment and award. The respondent, Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd, opposed the withdrawal, arguing that the deceased’s risk was …

DEVIDAS DHANAJI JARAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, retired civil servants of Maharashtra, filed writ petitions seeking notional/annual increments that became due on 1 July after their retirement, arguing that they had served at least six months in the relevant year. They relied on Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Revised …

BHAGWAN MARUTI DAUNDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND OTHERS

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A large group of retired government employees filed writ petitions seeking the inclusion of the annual increment, as provided under Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009, in their retirement benefits. The petitioners argued that having served at least six months in the …

AKASH NANDU RANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND OTHERS

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The High Court heard two writ petitions filed by Akash Nandu Range and Laxman Bhagwan Ghorpade seeking a direction to the Scrutiny Committee to decide their pending tribe validity claims, which had been awaiting decision since December 2025 and December 2024 respectively. The petitioners, who are …

VIKRAM ARJUN BHANDARWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND OTHERS

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Vikram Arjun Bhandarwad filed Writ Petition No.13129 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petition sought a correction in the minutes of the order dated 28/09/2026. The court noted that in paragraph 5, line 2, the reference to “Section 6(B)(1)” was erroneous and should read …

NAVNATH SAHEBRAO LATPATE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, retired civil servants of Maharashtra, filed writ petitions seeking notional annual increments and recalculation of their pension benefits, contending that they were entitled to such increments under Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009. The Court …

SALIM MAHETAB SHAIKH AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, a large group of retired Maharashtra civil servants, sought directions for the State to grant them the notional annual increment that became due on 1 July after their retirement, arguing that they had served with good conduct for more than six months in the relevant year. They …

KAILAS SHANTARAM BIRARI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, a group of retired government employees, sought directions that their retirement benefits be recalculated to include the annual increment under Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009, arguing that they had served at least six months in the relevant year …

MANIK LALA MEHETRE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Withdrawn

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking permission to withdraw it after the charge-sheet had been filed. The counsel for the applicants argued that the withdrawal should be allowed with liberty to file a fresh application if needed. The respondent's counsel opposed the withdrawal. The …

BHAGWAN SHANKAR UMAP AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A large group of retired government employees filed writ petitions seeking the inclusion of the notional annual increment, under Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009, in their retirement benefits. The petitioners argued that having served at least six months in the …

ANITABAI SANTOSH NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Anitabai Santosh Nikam filed a writ petition seeking direction for the payment of ex-gratia assistance/insurance cover from the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner alleged that the payment had not been made. The learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents informed the Court that the …

SADASHIV S/O. TUKARAM SANAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Sadashiv Sanap, filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash a police letter dated 06/06/2019 that closed investigation into Crime No.588 of 2016 and to set aside a Judicial Magistrate's order dated 21/09/2019 rejecting his earlier application. The High Court examined the police …

LALITKUMAR MOTIRAM JONDHALEversusSUSHILABAI LALITKUMAR JONDHALE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a criminal revision application (ST) No.11881 of 2024. The court had previously warned that if the applicant failed to appear on the next date, the matter would be presumed abandoned and dismissed. On the scheduled date, no representative of the applicant appeared. Consequently, …

SITARAM RABHAJI WANVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sitaram Rabhaji Wanve, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 1821 of 2024) after a charge sheet was filed against him. The trial court had already granted regular bail to the applicant upon his appearance. The State of Maharashtra opposed the anticipatory bail but did not …

NARAYAN RAMRAO NEHARKARversusRAJGOPAL 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 …

RAVAN MAROTI KEKANversusRAJGOPAL 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 …

DEVIDAS BANKATRAO SAWANTversusRAJGOPAL 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 …

RAVAN VISHWANATH SHINDEversusRAJGOPAL 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 …

SHUBHESH DILIP JAINversusSHRIRAM FINANCE LTD. AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shubhesh Dilip Jain, filed a writ petition and a related civil application (No. 12522 of 2023) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner was represented by Advocate Mr. B. R. Warma, while Respondent No.1 was represented by Advocate Mr. V. Y. Bhide. The court …

SANTOSH BHIKAJI MOTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner, Santosh Bhikaji Mote, filed an application seeking condonation of a two‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra. The application was supported by Advocate Balasaheb N. Magar, while the State was represented by Advocate G. O. Wattamwar. The sole issue …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusEKNATH BALKISAN BHANDARI

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench heard three first appeals filed by Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. against various respondents. The appellant's counsel sought leave to withdraw all the appeals on instructions, and the court granted the leave, disposing the appeals as withdrawn. …

TUKARAM GULABRAO MOREversusTHE DEPUTY DIRECTOR EDUCATION AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, school teachers, claimed they were harassed and unlawfully terminated by school management and sought condonation of a 374‑day delay in filing appeals before the School Tribunal. The Education Officer and Deputy Director had directed that the teachers continue in service and advised …

SURESH PANDHARINATH PAWARversusALI AHAMAD HYADALI CHAUDHARI AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The Special Lok Adalat of the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, heard a batch of first appeals filed by Reliance General Insurance Company challenging awards of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The insurer submitted an email instruction, on behalf of its advocate Mr. R.H. Dahat, to withdraw …

UTTAM RAMDAS CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Uttam Ramdas Chavan filed a criminal revision application against the State of Maharashtra. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court, noting its earlier reluctance to entertain the matter, granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the …

HANMANT RAJU JABDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Hanmant Raju Jabde applied for regular bail in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act. The applicant had previously been granted bail for an earlier FIR involving sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The present FIR, registered …

ARJUN DAMU GULMKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Arjun Damu Gulmkar and others, filed a writ petition seeking that the State of Maharashtra initiate land acquisition proceedings and pay compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The respondent …

VITTHAL ALIAS MAULI TUKARAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Vitthal alias Mauli Tukaram Patil, filed a successive bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor argued that the applicant had not disclosed any prior bail applications and that a subsequent bail plea must be based on a …

BHAUSAHEB SUNDARRAO GHATULversusEKNATH DAWALE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Bhausahab Sundarrao Ghatul, filed a contempt petition (CP No. 599 of 2019) arising from a civil application (No. 2761 of 2020). The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the order of contempt had been fully complied with. The Court examined whether any issue remained pending …

NARAYAN DHONDIBA GHAYWAT AND OTHERSversusCHANDRAKANT HARI GHAYWAT AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, who were original defendants in a 2011 partition suit, claimed they were misled into believing the suit only concerned Gut No.140 because a prior partition of the ancestral property had been effected in 1955. Relying on mutation records, they argued they did not oppose the suit and …

SURESH KISAN KORPE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a contempt petition (No. 427 of 2020) arising from WP No. 5690/2015, alleging non-compliance with a prior contempt order. The petitioners' counsel, Mr. Tushar Shinde, submitted that the order under contempt had been complied with. The court examined the submission and found no …

MAHEDI RAHIM HANNUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Mehedi Rahim Hannure in connection with criminal case No. 266/2025 alleging assault, robbery and other offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant alleged that the applicant broke a …

ABDUL RASHID HAMID ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Abdul Rashid Hamid Ansari applied for anticipatory bail before the High Court after the Additional Sessions Court had rejected his bail application on 15 September 2026. The charge-sheet against him was filed later on 19 September 2026, prompting the High Court to hold that it could not entertain …