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Judgments of 2026

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PRAYAGBAI NIVRUTTI MHASKEversusNIVRUTTI NAMDEV MHASKE

Disposed off/Dismissed for default

The petitioner, Prayagbai Nivrutti Mhaske, filed an application seeking condonation of a 221‑day delay in filing a criminal revision application. The sole respondent, Nivrutti Namdev Mhaske, was served but did not appear. The court, after hearing the applicant's counsel, considered the reasons for …

RAJENDRA BAPURAO HANDEversusMAHENDRA SHASHIKANT DALVI AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Rajendra Bapurao Hande filed a contempt petition alleging that Respondent No.2 violated an interim order dated 5 September 2019 by issuing a letter on 13 September 2019 allotting a retail outlet to the original Respondent No.3 in Writ Petition No. 9974 of 2019. Respondent No.2 contended …

JAVAN SHIVAJI AMBADASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The Hon'ble Court entertained a motion filed by the learned counsel assisting the prosecution, Mr. Onkar M. Joshi, seeking correction of the minutes of the order dated 13.01.2026 in which his name was omitted despite being specifically referred to in the order. The applications involved multiple …

SANDEEP NAVNATH PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Javan Shivaji Ambadas, filed several anticipatory bail applications before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief from arrest. The court, after initial hearing, indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. Counsel for the applicant then sought and obtained permission …

GANGARAM RAJBA KAMBLEversusVASANT MARIBA KAMBLE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, legal heirs of a deceased landowner, challenged a compromise decree dated 13‑02‑2016 passed in Lok Adalat in R.C.S. No.47 of 2016, alleging that the decree was obtained by fraud. The High Court found that summons were never served, the illiterate and 82 % disabled petitioner was …

KAILASH PANDIT CHAVHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Kailash Pandit Chavhan, was charged under Sections 65(2), 351(2), 351(3) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 5(m), 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10‑year‑old girl. The prosecution narrated that the victim …

SUNIL MOHAN SANAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant was charged with rash driving and causing death under IPC sections 279 and 304-A after a 2012 road accident that killed the deceased. He was convicted by the Magistrate and the conviction was upheld by the Sessions Court. On revision, the High Court examined the prosecution's evidence, …

BHAUSAHEB S/O. SARJERAO KALE (PATIL)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Bhausaheb Sarjerao Kale (Patil), filed a criminal writ petition seeking a court direction to register an offence against the then Tahsildar, Kishor Deshmukh, for alleged misappropriation of government funds. The petitioner relied on Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Kamalbai Ramesh TribhuvanversusReliance General Insurance Co Ltd

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The plaintiff, Kamalbai Ramesh Tribhuvan, filed three civil applications before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The first sought condonation of a 44‑day delay in filing a First Appeal, the second requested a stay of execution of the impugned judgment and award, and the third asked …

KACHRU SHAMRAO SURASEversusDNYANESHWAR GANPAT UBALE

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Kachru Shamrao Surase, sought to have his name removed from a writ petition on 17 December 2024. He later filed a civil application requesting that the order deleting his name be recalled. The High Court examined the averments in the application and found that no plausible or …

VIMAL RAMNATH MORE AND ORS.versusMACHINDRA NAMDEO ROKADE AND ANR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The case involves a civil application filed by Vimal w/o Ramnath More and others against Machindra s/o Namdeo Rokade and another. The applicants sought relief as per prayer clause (B) of the application. The High Court, after hearing the matter, found merit in the applicants' request. Accordingly, …

HEMANT ALIAS VICKKY ISHWAR CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Hemant @ Vickky Ishwar Chaudhari, sought bail in a case involving alleged unlawful assembly, intimidation, extortion, and assault under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that a group of accused, led by Accused No.1, attacked the …

CHANDRAKANT SHANTARAM TAYDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Chandrakant Shantaram Tayde filed an application seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to Respondent No.2, who was accused of extortion and threatening the complainant with a revolver. The applicant argued that the trial court erred in exercising its discretion under Section 482 of …

SHAIKH RAMZAN SHAIKH MADARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, Shaikh Ramzan, was arrested for the murder of the deceased under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The prosecution relied solely on circumstantial evidence – the accused being last seen with the …

SHAIKH ZAKIR SHAIKH RASHIDversusNISAR BEG AJIJ BEG MIRZA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Nisar Beg Ajij Beg, was charged under IPC sections 420, 504 and 506 read with 34. He initially obtained anticipatory bail by promising to deposit Rs.12 lakh, but failed to do so, leading the High Court to reject the anticipatory bail. Subsequently, the trial court, misled by the …

VISHWANATH RAMESHWAR MULKEWARversusVAISHALI VISHWANATH MULKEWAR AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The High Court noted that the applicant had failed to appear for three consecutive hearing dates, including the most recent one. The court had previously warned that continued non‑appearance would be deemed a loss of interest in prosecuting the matter. Since the applicant remained absent, the court …

VISHWANATH RAMESHWAR MULKEWARversusVAISHALI VISHWANATH MULKEWAR AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicant filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, but failed to appear for two consecutive hearing dates. The court had previously warned that continued non-appearance would be deemed a loss of interest in prosecuting the matter. On the current date, the …

KOKILABAI BABURAO CHOUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Kokilabai Baburao Choudhari, filed a criminal application seeking the withdrawal of Rs.7,00,000 deposited by Laxmi Gramin Bigar Sheti Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit. The application referenced an order dated 05.03.2025 that permitted such withdrawal. The court examined the petition and …

AMBADAS RAJARAM TALANKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Ambadas Rajaram Talankar filed a review application challenging the High Court's order dated 13 June 2025 in his writ petition against the State of Maharashtra. The court examined the scope of review jurisdiction, emphasizing that it is limited to correcting apparent errors of law that cause …

VINOD BANWARILAL JANGIDversusThe Oriental Insurance Company Limited

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Vinod Banwarilal Jangid, filed a civil application seeking permission to withdraw the compensation amount deposited by The Oriental Insurance Company Limited following a judgment and award. The respondent opposed, alleging contributory negligence by the claimant and asserting that no …

SANTOSH ALIAS BANTI SANDU SALVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Santosh Alias Banti Sandu Salve filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking release from custody in a criminal case against the State of Maharashtra. The court, after hearing counsel, indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. On the instructions of the …

NAVNATH GOARKSHNATH BHAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Navnath Goarkshnath Bhawar, was charged under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged sexual assault on 08‑08‑2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicant forcibly assaulted the complainant, while the applicant claimed the incident was a false implication …

VAISHALI SUNIL PARHE AND ANOTHERversusMOHAN JAYRAM PANDURE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition challenging an award/order dated 11 February 2023 passed by a Lok Adalat in RCS No. 124/2023. They contended that they had already initiated an alternate remedy by filing RCS No. 476/2024 and therefore sought to have the writ petition withdrawn. The learned …

BALIRAM SITARAM CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The appellant, Baliram Sitaram Chavan, appealed against his conviction under Sections 376‑A and 506 of the IPC and Sections 4(2) and 6(1) of the POCSO Act for alleged sexual assault of a seven‑year‑old girl. He argued that the FIR was lodged after a 17‑hour delay, that the child’s testimony was …

HARINATH SANGRAMAPPA KALPEversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1 AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Harinath Sangramappa Kalpe, challenged a notice issued under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO). The Bombay High Court, relying on its earlier decision in Hexaware Technologies Ltd. which held that after the faceless reassessment …

HARINATH SANGRAMAPPAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 1 NANDED AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Harinath Sangramappa challenged a notice issued under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO). The Bombay High Court, relying on its earlier decision in Hexaware Technologies Ltd., held that after the faceless reassessment scheme came into …

BABAN DUL BAJI SURYWANSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, Baban Dul Baji Surywanshi, filed a criminal appeal (No. 165/2026) against his acquittal in a case tried by the State of Maharashtra. The appellant sought condonation of delay, alleging that the appeal was filed within the prescribed period. The learned counsel for the appellant …

PRATHMESH PRASHANTKUMAR PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Prathmesh Prashantkumar Pawar, a student, filed a writ petition seeking a direction for the prompt determination of his claim that he belongs to the 'Tokre Koli' Scheduled Tribe. He argued that a swift decision is essential for his higher education plans. The Court, after hearing …

DATTATRAYA HARIDAS PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a court direction for the respondent authorities to decide his representation and the proposals forwarded by respondents 5 and 6. The respondent's Attorney General waived notice and, on instructions from respondent No.2, undertook to decide the matters …

CHAYA KAILAS JADHAV AND ORS.versusSUNIL RAJCHAND PANJABI AND ANR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

In Civil Application No. 9463 of 2026, the applicants Chaya Kailas Jadhav and others filed a suit against Sunil Rajchand Panjabi and another. The court examined the relief sought in prayer clause B of the application. After considering the arguments presented by counsel, the judge held that the …

ANIL ALIAS ANKUSH RAMDAS LOKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Anil Lokhande, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2024 assault case (Crime No. 0151) involving offences under IPC Sections 326, 324, 323, 504, 506 read with Section 34. The FIR alleged that the applicant and co‑accused assaulted an informant with an iron rod, causing …

SUNITA RADHESHYAM JAYSINGHANI AND ORSversusBHATU BHIMRAO SONAWANE AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Sunita Radheshyam Jaysinghani and others filed a civil application (No. 357 of 2024) against Bhatu Bhimrao Sonawane and others. A related first appeal (No. 1392 of 2024) was also pending, involving the Divisional Office of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Dhule as appellant. During the …

VISHAL VIJAY AMRUTRAO AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, issued a procedural order concerning a large number of pending writ petitions. The court observed that service of notice to certain respondents was incomplete due to time constraints or the respondents being out of station. It directed the petitioners to take …

BHAGABAI MAHADEO KADAM DIED THROUGH IT LRS LAXMAN AND ORS.versusEXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MEDIUM PROJECT DIVISION, OSMANABAD (NOW UNDER THE MKVDC LTD, PUNE) AND ANR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, represented by Mr. E.S. Murge, sought liberty to amend the prayer clause of their earlier decree by deleting the reference to a 50% withdrawal and to obtain permission to withdraw an additional 25% of the amount they had previously deposited. The court noted that the petitioners had …

TULSIRAM MAHADEO MANE (DEAD) THR LRS KERABAI DIED THROUGH LRS BABURAO AND ORS.versusEXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MEDIUM PROJECT DIVISION, OSMANABAD (NOW UNDER THE MKVDC LTD, PUNE) AND ANR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The deceased Tulsiram Mahadeo Mane's legal representatives sought to amend their prayer clause to delete a reference to a 50% withdrawal of deposited funds. The court granted leave to amend the prayer and, having already withdrawn the initial 50%, the applicants now requested permission to withdraw …

SHADAB JAVED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered the bail application of Shadab Javed Shaikh, arrested for offences under Sections 3, 7, 9, 25(8) and 29 of the Arms Act after a raid recovered a country‑made revolver and live cartridges. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on the statement of a juvenile co‑accused and the …

NARESH RAJPAL BAGADIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Nare sh Rajpal Bagadi, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 1759 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, on instructions, sought to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the …

KANCHAN ALIAS KALPESH SHRIMANT SALVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Kanchan Alias Kalpesh Shrimant Salve, sought regular bail for offences under sections 55 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from Crime No. 377/2025 registered at Gondi Police Station, Jalna. The FIR was lodged against unknown persons and the applicant’s name does …

BALU APPASAHEB KALE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 529/2025 alleging rape under Sections 70(1) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They contended that the informant habitually files false complaints, citing several prior FIRs and an agreement dated …

VINOD EKNATH KAKAD AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioners Vinod and Anita Kakad filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad, Sambhajinagar (respondent No.6) to decide the representations they had filed. The State respondents waived notice, and respondent No.6, through its advocate, undertook to …

JYOTI SATISH KADAM AND OTHERSversusJYOTI NITIN THOSAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioners Jyoti Satish Kadam et al. filed a writ petition challenging certain actions of respondents Jyoti Nitin Thosar et al. During the pendency of the petition, the underlying Regular Civil Suit No. 278 of 2021 was finally disposed by the 8th Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ahmednagar. The …

GOPAL PITAMBAR PATIL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Gopal Pitambar Patil and another, filed Writ Petition No. 5012 of 2018 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioners' counsel informed the Court that they had already filed an appeal before the appropriate …

JAGDISH SURESH SHIRSATH AND ANOTHERversusCOLLECTOR BEED

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking directions to decide a representation dated 16‑10‑2025 and to compel the Collector to act against revenue officers alleged to have facilitated illegal sand excavation at Manur village, Beed. The court noted that the petitioners had previously made a …

SINDHU SHANKARRAO GONDKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Shubham Dattatrya Gondkar was arrested for the alleged murder of his father under Section 103(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution claimed the death was a cold‑blooded homicide, citing a plastic pipe recovered from the accused, a post‑mortem report indicating multiple contused …

PRAVIN GULABRAO THAKARE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioners Pravin Gulabrao Thakare and others filed a writ petition before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court seeking a directive that Respondent No. 4 decide the proposals submitted by the petitioners on 06‑02‑2019, 09‑12‑2024, 12‑12‑2024, 17‑01‑2025 and 15‑09‑2025. The petitioners …

AMOL MADHUKAR CHAUDHARI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The petitioners, Amol Madhukar Chaudhari and others, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Their counsel informed the court that the matter had become infructuous and they wished to withdraw the petition. The State's counsel was present. The court, upon receiving …

REKHA RAVIKANT GADKARI AND ANOTHERversusRAVIKANT PUNJARAM GADKARI AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, Rekha Ravikant Gadkari and another, filed a criminal revision application 156 days after the prescribed period, seeking condonation of the delay. They argued that the delay was neither deliberate nor intentional. The respondents opposed the condonation, requesting rejection of the …

AAMINBHAI BUDHANBHAI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Aaminbhai Budhanbhai Shaikh, filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief. The Court directed the petitioner to deposit a certain amount. The petitioner, through counsel, informed the Court that he is unable to make the deposit. No further arguments or evidence were presented. …

BALASAHEB RAMRAO GITE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Balasaheb Ramrao Gite and others, filed a contempt petition (No. 141 of 2020) arising from Writ Petition No. 2358 of 2018 against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners, through counsel Mr. D.M. Kakade, sought to withdraw the petition on the ground that the award had been passed. …

KISHOR VINAYKRAO BHARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Kishor Vinaykrao Bharde, a re‑valuer of gold pledged with a bank, was implicated in a case of alleged misappropriation of Rs 1.36 crore involving fake gold ornaments. The FIR charged him under Sections 318(4), 316(2) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The applicant argued that …

RAM KUSHABA MOKASHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ram Kushaba Mokashe applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under Sections 109 and 49 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, arising from an alleged attempt to kill a person by driving a tractor. The FIR dated 17‑10‑2025 records serious injuries to the informant, who claims …

SAMEER YUNUS SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The Bombay High Court heard multiple bail applications filed by accused persons in a case involving the organized trafficking of codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused procured, transported and distributed the contraband through a syndicate, with …

HARIBHAU S/O. DEVICHAND GARUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED

Haribhai filed a criminal revision challenging the acquittal of Nandu Sonaji Magare by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, who had found insufficient evidence to convict him under Sections 279, 304A, 337, 338 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code for a fatal road accident. The applicant argued that the …

LATABAI DIGAMBARRAO JADHAV AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are the in‑laws of a woman who committed suicide, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 108, 115(2) and 352 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that the applicants demanded Rs 10 lakhs for construction of an upper floor, which the …

GOPINATH S/O. MANIKRAO SHELKEversusASARAM S/O. BHAGWANRAO JARHAD AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Gopinath Manikrao Shelke, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the conduct of respondents. The petition was based on an earlier criminal proceeding, RCC No. 413 of 2015, pending before the Judicial Magistrate First Class Court‑4, Jalna. That original case was dismissed on 11 …

MOHAMMED MAZHERUDDIN IQBALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Mohammed Mazheruddin Iqbal sought approval for his appointment as Shikshan Sevak and later Assistant Teacher in a minority school, alleging that the Education Officer’s order rejecting his appointment was based on alleged deficiencies in documents, including a TET certificate and a …

ARCHANA VINAYAK PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, upheld the State of Maharashtra and the Maharashtra State Council of Examination's order cancelling the TET 2018 and 2019 results of the petitioners, finding sufficient evidence of mark‑sheet tampering. The Court held that the Commissioner of the Council …

SHAIKH RIYAZ SHEIKH MUNNA AND OTHERSversusFAKIR MUNNU GARVE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition challenging the order of the 3rd Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Hingoli, which rejected their application for the appointment of a Court Commissioner in Civil Suit No.143 of 2017. The trial court had dismissed the application on the ground that it was filed …

DR. SIDDIQUI YASMEEN SULTANAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Dr. Siddiqui Yasmeen Sultana filed writ petition No. 3784 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, challenging the failure of Respondent No.4 to forward her representation dated 29 August 2025 to the competent authority. The petitioner sought a directive that the representation be …

SHADAB RASID TAMBOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench considered two anticipatory bail applications filed by Ayaj Ajim Pathan and Shadab Rasid Tamboli in connection with Crime No. 283/2024, which involved offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. …

AKASH RAGHUNATH SHERKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Akash Raghunath Sherkar, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. After filing, the applicant, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The sole issue before the Court was whether the applicant could be allowed to …

BALAJI KESHAVRAO TELANGversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, considered a large group of writ petitions (numbers 904‑931) that raised the issue of whether Medical Officers are entitled to engage in private practice and receive a Non‑Practising Allowance. The Court noted that the matter had already been decided in a …

SAJAN VIJAY SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicant, Sajan Vijay Shinde, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 2297 of 2025) along with a criminal application (No. 339 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel informed the court that the applicant had died. The court held …

PRAVIN CHAMPALAL VAISHNAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Pravin Champalal Vaishnav, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. After the charge‑sheet was filed, the applicant’s counsel sought to withdraw the bail application. The court considered whether the application could be withdrawn post charge‑sheet. No …

CHHOTU DINKAR SALUNKE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Chhotu Dinkar Salunke and others, filed a writ petition seeking payment of their salaries and arrears from the State of Maharashtra. The learned Additional Government Pleader, on behalf of the Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Dhule, informed the Court that the salaries …

India Through its Project Director, Amrish M. MankarversusSamadhan Dattu

DISMISSED

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) challenged the compensation awards made by the Competent Authority Land Acquisition (CALA) for land acquired for the widening of National Highway 211, alleging excessive valuation, fraud, and denial of fair opportunity before the arbitrator. CALA had …

SUBHASH S/O. SHANKAR PATIL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Subhash and another, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to initiate action against the petitioner's son and daughter‑in‑law. The High Court had previously examined the petition and, on 2 February 2021, observed that the relief sought could not be granted in the …

BAPU UKHA MALI AND ANOTHERversusASIMKUMAR GUPTA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Bapu Ukha Mali and another, filed a contempt petition against Asimkumar Gupta and others. The High Court had earlier ordered an enquiry and appropriate steps to punish those responsible for contempt. Respondent Zilla Parishad, Dhule submitted a communication dated 19/05/2023 …

HANSABEN JAYDEV JOSHIversusVAISHALI BHIKAN VARADE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant filed a motion seeking a speaking to minutes order to correct a clerical error in the order dated 18.03.2026, where prayer Clause (C) was mistakenly typed as Clause (B) in paragraph 6. The respondent State, represented by an Advocate General, and another respondent were served with the …

BABURAO SHIVAJI GADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Baburao Shivaji Gade appealed against the State of Maharashtra challenging the trial proceedings in Crime No. 70 of 2025, which involved offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The appellant, through …

SANDHYA ADINARAYAN CHENNAGONIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Sandhya Adinarayan Chennagoni, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. While the bail application was pending, the charge-sheet was filed against her. She sought leave to withdraw the bail application so that she could file a fresh bail application …

ANNASAHEB DAULAT MURKUTEversusAJIT BHAGACHANDRA SHINDE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Annasaheb Daulat Murkute, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. The petitioner later expressed a desire to withdraw the writ petition and instead pursue an appropriate civil suit. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. S. …

RENUKA SATHYAM YENGALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Renuka Sathyam Yengali filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicant to seek permission to withdraw the bail application and re‑file it before the Sessions Court. The learned counsel …

KANAKTARA NARSIMHA VENGULI AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicants filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. While the application was pending, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicants to seek permission to withdraw the bail application and re‑file it before the Sessions Court. The learned counsel argued that …

JAGDISH KAPUR PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Jagdish Kapur Patel, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. While the application was pending, the charge-sheet was filed, prompting the applicant to seek permission to withdraw the bail application and instead file a fresh bail application before the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusUMESH RAMRAO KAWALE

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the acquittal of Food Safety Inspector Umesh Ramrao Kawale by the Special Judge, Ahmednagar, on charges under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that Kawale …

PRAVIN BHAGWANRAO RAKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, practising advocates, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 0544 of 2025 alleging fraud in land‑acquisition arbitration orders. The prosecution alleged that the advocates facilitated back‑dated arbitration awards, leading to an inflated compensation of Rs. 310.20 crore …

VIJAY UTTAM CHAVHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Vijay Uttam Chavhan filed writ petition No. 1520 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The Court, on 4 March 2026, directed the parties to file a compliance report. The petitioner filed the compliance report as required. The bench …

ANIL CHANDRAKANT CHINCHOLEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, whose lands were acquired under the National Highways Act, received compensation but alleged that the statutory solatium and interest components were not paid. They sought the outstanding amounts, arguing that interest should accrue from the date of receipt of compensation. The …

ANIL CHANDRAKANT CHINCHOLEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners challenged the non-payment of solatium and interest on compensation already received for land acquired under the National Highways Act. Their properties had been acquired, compensation paid, but the additional components were denied. The Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in …

VITTHAL PANDURANG SURVASEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, whose lands were acquired under the National Highways Act, had received compensation but alleged that the statutory solatium and interest components were not paid. They sought the payment of these amounts and interest thereon. The Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in …

KALPANA ASHOK TAPSEversusTHE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX AND ANOTHER

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The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, listed a large number of writ petitions that seek to challenge the validity of Section 147-A of the Income Tax Act. The listing was done in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment dated 10 April 2026 in Income Tax Officer, Ward‑2(1), Chandigarh v. Tej Pratap …

KALPANA ASHOK TAPSEversusTHE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER INCOME TAX AND ANOTHER

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The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, listed a large number of writ petitions that seek to challenge the validity of Section 147-A of the Income Tax Act. The listing was done in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment dated 10 April 2026 in Income Tax Officer, Ward‑2(1), Chandigarh v. Tej Pratap …

DAMODHAR GANPATRAO GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a former primary teacher, sought a mandamus directing the education authorities to fix his salary and grant retirement benefits as per the 6th and 7th Pay Commissions for the period 19‑01‑2006 to 01‑05‑2018. He claimed that his D.Ed. degree was cancelled in 2005, he challenged that …

RAJENDRAKUMAR MADANLAL SURANAversusSANGEETA KAILAS AGRAWAL AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Rajendrakumar Madanlal Surana, filed a civil application seeking an extension of the arbitration mandate under section 29-A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner’s counsel argued that a recent Supreme Court judgment in Jagdeep Chowgule v. Sheela Chowgule …

GOVIND DEVRAO CHAUREversusDNYANDEV SITARAM MISAL AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Govind Devrao Chaure, filed a partition suit in 2008 which was ultimately decreed after a series of appeals, while the respondents filed a second appeal that was dismissed. The petitioner then sought mutation of the land in his name, but the Sub Divisional Officer kept the revenue …

RAVI SHRIRANG JADHAV AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners challenged the recruitment of Technician III by MAHAGENCO, alleging irregularities, violation of reservation norms, non‑publication of marks, and breach of natural justice. They claimed the advertised 800 posts were filled in a manner that exceeded reservation limits, allocated seats …

SOMANTH SAMBHAJI CHITTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a legal heir of a deceased Zilla Parishad employee, challenged the Zilla Parishad's refusal to consider his claim for a compassionate appointment on the ground that his father's salary was paid from the Parishad's self‑generated funds. The petitioner argued that his father had been …

RAHUL BHARAT KHARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, legal heir of a deceased Zilla Parishad employee, challenged the Zilla Parishad's refusal to consider his claim for a compassionate appointment on the ground that the deceased's salary was drawn from the Parishad's self‑generated funds. The petitioner argued that his father had been …

KULDIP WALMIK KORE (KOLI)versusPRIYA KULDIP KORE (KOLI) AND OTHERS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant filed a criminal application seeking condonation of a 184‑day delay in filing a criminal revision. The applicant’s counsel submitted a service affidavit indicating that the notice was served by private mode and was returned unclaimed, implying completion of service. The court examined …

DIGAMBAR LIMBAJI SURYAWANSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a legal heir of a deceased Zilla Parishad employee, challenged the Zilla Parishad's refusal to consider his claim for a compassionate appointment on the ground that his father's salary was paid from the Parishad's self‑generated funds. The petitioner argued that his father had been …

VIJAY MURLI NARWALAversusANIL BABULAL KATARIYA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner, Vijay Murli Narwala, filed a criminal revision application (No. 4601 of 2023) challenging an earlier order. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the passage of time rendered the revision application infructuous. The court examined whether the revision could proceed despite the …

BHUSHAN BAPURAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Nitin Sumatilal Sanghavi filed a criminal writ petition and a related criminal application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench. Counsel for respondent N. L. Choudhari sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and, finding no …

Humera Begum Mohammed KashifversusUnion of India

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioner, Humera Begum Mohammed Kashif, filed a civil application seeking permission to withdraw the amount she had deposited in the court under an impugned judgment and award. The respondent, Union of India, opposed the request. The court, after hearing both sides, allowed the application in …

MANGESH MADHAV HAIBATPUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Mangesh Madhav Haibatpure, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 2319 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. After the charge sheet was filed, the applicant's counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The issue before …

AMOL RAMLAL BAGULversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Amol Ramlal Bagul filed a writ petition challenging the Scrutiny Committee's order dated 12.12.2025 that dismissed his claim of belonging to the ‘Thakur’ Scheduled Tribe on the ground of non‑prosecution. The petitioner alleged that he never received the show‑cause notices issued by the Committee and …

SHIVKANTA BALAJI BANDGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The applicant, Arun alias Ranjit Gopalrao Khandekar, filed a bail application (BA-2571/2025) in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. After the charge-sheet was filed, his counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to approach the appropriate court. The Court, after …

TATYASAHEB S/O. UTTAM WALHEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Tatyasaheb, filed a criminal writ petition seeking registration of a crime against Assistant Police Inspector Mahesh Balasaheb Tak, quashment of FIR No.270/2018, and compensation. The High Court noted that the Principal District Judge, Beed had already examined the petitioner’s …

BHIMRAJ S/O. MOGAL SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Bhimraj Sonawane, filed a criminal writ petition challenging proceedings against him, arguing that the trial was ongoing and the petition was therefore moot. He also suggested that the trial court could add a charge under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

VASANT HARMALKARversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR AND SDO AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Vasant Harmalkar, filed a miscellaneous civil application before the High Court of Bombay at Goa seeking a waiver of office objections and registration of his matter. The Registrar (Judicial) had earlier issued an order on 14 November 2025 imposing office objections, which the …

ROMEO DCOSTAversusREMY PINTO AND 19 ORS

Disposed of

The applicant, Romeo D'Costa, sought exemption from producing death certificates for Respondents Nos. 8, 9, 20 and 21(a) in order to have them marked as deceased in the suit. The applicant relied on a Bailiff Report dated 14 July 2025 indicating the respondents had expired and on a local inquiry …

M/S WHEEL MAGNETS THR ITS AUTH PARTNERversusANIKET NAIK

Rejected

The petitioner, Wheel Magnets, filed a criminal case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act alleging that the respondent, Aniket Naik, defaulted on cheques amounting to Rs.56,15,360 after purchasing motorcycles on credit. The respondent filed an application under Section 145(2) of the …

MOHAN KAPSEversusTHE STATE OF GOA THR. CBI/ACB GOA

Allowed

The CBI filed a chargesheet alleging that a senior customs officer (Accused No.1) conspired with a private businessman (Accused No.2) and his employees (Accused Nos.3‑4) to award fictitious work orders and siphon public funds. The Special Judge took cognizance of offences under the Prevention of …

SUMANT MADIKERIversusRENUKA NADKARNI AND ANR.

Disposed of

The applicant, Sumant Madikeri, was convicted by a Judicial Magistrate First Class for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and ordered to pay Rs.2 lakh compensation, part of which was deposited. The applicant filed a criminal revision challenging the Sessions Judge’s …

A. W. FABER-CASTELL (INDIA) PVT. LTD.,versusPUMA STATIONERY PRIVATE LIMITED.

Disposed of

A.W. Faber‑Castell (India) Pvt. Ltd. filed a winding‑up petition against Puma Stationery Private Ltd., alleging that the company failed to pay dues of Rs.4,70,02,812 despite statutory notice under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 1956, and that it had no assets after a fire. The company was served …