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Judgments of 2026

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VISHNU Y. KAMAT AND ANRversusCHANDRAKANT NARAYAN HALDANKAR AND 4 ORS

Allowed

The applicants, Vishnu Y. Kamat and others, filed a Civil Revision Application No.18 of 2024 against Chandrakant Narayan Haldankar and four other respondents. The applicants sought procedural relief to amend the cause title following the death of Respondent No.1 and to record the no‑objection of …

PUNDALIK SHANTARAM PRABHUversusSACHIN KHANDEKAR AND ANR

Disposed of

The applicant, Pundalik Shantaram Prabhu, had been granted suspension of his sentence on the condition that he deposit 50% of a Rs.30,00,000 compensation, but he failed to make the payment and sought modification of the order. The Additional Sessions Judge dismissed his application for modification, …

SAHIL SANTOSH VOLVOIKARversusSTATE OF GOA THR ITS CHIEF SECRETARY AND 2 ORS

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sahil Santosh Volvoikar, filed a writ petition in the High Court of Bombay at Goa and later, through counsel Ms. Riya Amonkar, sought leave to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the petition …

PATRICIA REITERversusUNION OF INDIA THR THE SECRETARY AND 4 ORS

Disposed of

Petitioner Patricia Reiter challenged an order dated 18‑08‑2026 issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) which was passed without giving her a chance to be heard. The High Court examined whether the principles of natural justice, particularly the audi alteram partem rule, were …

JOAN MASCARENHAS E D'SOUZAversusSTATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Disposed of

On 31 December 2023, the Mapusa Police Station registered an FIR against Joan Mascarenhas E. D’Souza and Dominic D’Souza under IPC sections 153A, 295A, 506(ii) r/w 34 and the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act sections 3, 4 and 7. After investigation, the police submitted a …

MALCUM AGNELO PEREIRAversusSTATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Mr. Malcum Agnelo Pereira, was charged under Section 121(1) of the Goa BNS Act, 2023 for allegedly assaulting a village Sarpanch during a dispute over market‑fee (Sopo) collection. The incident involved the applicant pushing the informant down stairs, kicking him and attempting to …

DY. COLLECTOR (DEV.) AND ANR.,versusANTONIO BERNARDO FRANCISCO PEREIRA

Allowed

The applicant, the Dy. Collector (Dev.) and another, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application (MCA) seeking to update the respondent's address and request that notice be served at the new address. The application was placed on board for orders, and no party appeared before the Registrar. The …

PUTU RAMA DESSAIversusTHE STATE OF GOA, THR. ITS CHIEF SECRETARY AND 2 ORS

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Putu Rama Dessai, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay at Goa. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Prabhav Sirvoicar, applied for leave to withdraw the petition. The petitioner appeared in person. The Court considered the application and, finding no objection, allowed the …

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTDversusSAMEER CHANDRAKANT NAIK AND 4 ORS

Disposed of

The applicant, Tata AIG General Insurance Co Ltd, sought procedural orders in a civil application arising from First Appeal No. 2643/2025(F). The court was asked to waive office objections, confirm service of process on certain respondents, and maintain an ad‑interim stay pending the appeal. The …

KETAKI GOKHALEversusANAND CHANDANI

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay at Goa heard a miscellaneous civil application arising out of Writ Petition No.1398 of 2023. The applicant, Ketaki Gokhale, sought relief as per prayer clause (a). The respondent, Anand Chandani, through counsel, raised no objection to the grant of the prayer. Consequently, …

LAXMIKANT KRISHNA BORKARversusSTATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Disposed of

The petitioner, a police constable with 30 years of service, faced a criminal complaint filed on 11 January 2023 alleging offences under IPC sections 509, 354, 504 and Section 8(2) of the Goa Children’s Act. An FIR was registered on 10 July 2023 and a chargesheet filed on 12 December 2023, but the …

SAIRAJ GOVEKARversusTHE STATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Sairaj Govekar, arrested in connection with Crime No. 125 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The investigation revealed CCTV footage placing …

CHANDAN DIGAMBAR PAWASKARversusTANVI DATTARAJ GAD

Disposed of

The High Court of Bombay at Goa heard an appeal by Chandan Digambar Pawaskar challenging a trial court order that granted him only weekend and vacation custody of his six‑year‑old son, rejecting his claim for full custody. Pawaskar alleged the mother, Tanvi Dattaraj Gad, was unfit due to neglect, an …

RUSHIKESH BHATTversusAMDG COLLECTIVE LLP REP THR ITS DESIGNATED PARTNER

Allowed

The petitioner, Rushikesh Bhatt, challenged a magistrate’s order rejecting his application under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, seeking to cross‑examine the complainant over a dishonoured cheque. The dispute arose from a defective consignment of citric acid, after which the …

ALTAF SHAH SAYEDversusUNION OF INDIA THR THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND 3 ORS.,

Rule made absolute

The petitioner, Altaf Shah Sayed, challenged a Look Out Circular (LOC) placed on his immigration record on 2 March 2026, which barred him from travelling abroad. The LOC was issued by the Bureau of Immigration on a communication from the Superintendent of Police, acting on a request from the Fatorda …

SHANTI PRIOLKAR.versusCLIMA COLACO AND ANR.,

Disposed of

Shanti Priolkar (Applicant) deposited the full compensation amount and sought its payment to Clima Colaco (Respondent No.1) along with the compounding of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Respondent No.1 consented to the compounding. The Court quashed the earlier …

PRANAY RAWAL AND ANRversusSTATE THR PSI BICHOLIM, POLICE STATION

Allowed

The applicants were convicted in a Sessions trial for offences under IPC Sections 323 and 352 read with Section 34 and sentenced to three months' simple imprisonment. They filed a criminal appeal and a miscellaneous application seeking suspension of the sentence pending the appeal. The High Court …

SUDEEP DHARGALKARversusSTATE OF GOA THR ITS CHIEF SECRETARY AND 2 ORS

Rule made absolute

The petitioner challenged a Final Delimitation Notification issued by the State Election Commissioner under Section 10(3) of the Goa Municipalities Act, alleging that the SEC failed to conduct a proper consultation with the Government of Goa as mandated by the Act. The petition claimed that 77 …

SANTANA ANTONIO DA COSTA AND ANRversusJOAQUIM MANUEL AIRES GOMES AND 6 ORS

Disposed of

The applicants filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking to set aside the abatement of a second appeal and to correct a clerical error in the order dated 30.07.2026, which mistakenly referred to the legal heirs of a deceased respondent instead of the legal representatives of the deceased …

KIRAN KOPPULAversusPIGGY VENTURES PVT LTD AND 3 ORS

Rule made absolute

The petitioner, Kiran Koppula, a director of Da Urban Nomads Community Pvt Ltd, was named in criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for the dishonour of cheques issued in a share‑purchase agreement between Piggy Ventures Pvt Ltd and Da Urban Nomads. The cheques were …

KIRAN KOPPULAversusPIGGY VENTURES PVT LTD AND 3 ORS

Rule made absolute

Kiran Koppula, a director of DA Urban Nomads Community Pvt Ltd, sought quashment of four criminal cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonoured cheques issued by M/s Piggy Ventures Pvt Ltd. The petitioner argued that he was not a signatory to the cheques, was …

KIRAN KOPPULAversusPIGGY VENTURES PVT LTD AND 3 ORS

Rule made absolute

The petitioner, Kiran Koppula, a director of Da Urban Nomads Community Pvt Ltd, was named in four criminal cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for the dishonour of cheques issued by M/s Piggy Ventures Pvt Ltd in connection with a share‑purchase agreement. Koppula contended that …

KIRAN KOPPULAversusPIGGY VENTURES PVT LTD AND 3 ORS

Rule made absolute

The petitioner, Kiran Koppula, a director of Da Urban Nomads Community Pvt Ltd, sought quashment of four criminal cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonoured cheques issued in a share‑purchase agreement between Piggy Ventures Pvt Ltd and Da Urban Nomads. The …

ROOPA NADKARNI AND 2 ORSversusTHE CHAIRMAN, MORMUGAO PORT AUTHORITY AND 2 ORS

Disposed of

The petitioners, employees of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), filed a writ petition seeking a court direction that three vacant Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) posts be filled by promotion from their feeder posts. The MPA counsel stated that the authority’s policy reserves one‑third of the …

NAMRATA GAWDEversusANNA STEELE AND ANR

Partly allowed

Ms. Namrata Gawde, an advocate empanelled by the North Goa District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), was removed from the legal‑aid panel and her cases were withdrawn after respondent Anna Steele complained that Gawde had taken Rs 15,000 to file a civil suit for a UK national and later refused to …

NAMRATA GAWDEversusANNA STEELE

Disposed of

Ms. Namrata Gawde, an advocate empanelled by the North Goa District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), was removed from a criminal case and other matters after a complaint by Anna Steele alleging she had taken Rs 15,000 to file a civil suit for a UK national and refused to refund it. The DLSA …

PUNDALIK TUKARAM PARKARversusGOPINATH VISSU ARSEKAR (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS

Allowed

The applicant, Pundalik Tukaram Parkar, sought restoration of First Appeal No. 91 of 2015 after the process fees were not paid on time due to a mistake by his advocate. The High Court examined whether the procedural lapse could be condoned. Relying on principles of natural justice and the need to …

PIO OLAVO DMELLOversusTHE STATE OF GOA THR THE CHIEF SECRETARY AND 17 ORS

Disposed of

The petitioner, Pio Olavo Dmello, filed a writ petition challenging the grant of an addition to a lease period to Respondent No. 3. Respondent No. 3 subsequently moved an application before the Additional Collector, South Goa, seeking withdrawal of a related case concerning surface‑rights …

MOMME KARL JAKOB LUSTIGversusTHE STATE OF GOA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner sought to quash a Domestic Violence proceeding filed by the respondent under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which sought various reliefs including restraining orders, monetary compensation, and custody of their child. The parties had married in …

GURUNATH NAMDEV CHOPDEKAR AND ANRversusRAJENDRA NAMDEV CHOPDEKAR AND 5 ORS

Disposed of

The petitioners challenged the Civil Judge Junior Division, Pernem's order accepting a Commissioner’s report and plan for executing a decree concerning land in Survey No.115/0. The High Court appointed Mr. Vivek G. Naik as surveyor to demarcate the property using total station methods, referencing …

GURUNATH P NAIKversusHERCULES NORONHA AND 3 ORS

Disposed of

The petitioner, Gurunath P. Naik, filed a writ petition in the High Court of Bombay at Goa seeking relief. During the proceedings, the petitioner lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta and submitted a copy of that complaint to the Court. The petitioner’s counsel subsequently instructed the Court to …

RATNAKAR ATMARAM DABHOLKAR AND ANR.,versusSADASHIV KESHAV DABHOLKAR

Disposed of

The applicants, Ratnakar Atmaram Dabholkar and others, sought a court order to restrain the respondent, Sadashiv Keshav Dabholkar, from further alterations to a residential house situated on Survey No. 191/1, Morjim. The respondent filed an affidavit confirming that he would not carry out any …

SHEETAL SATISH SAWANTversusSATISH GUNAJI SAWANT

Disposed of

The appellant, Sheetal Sawant, appealed a lower court order that had dismissed her challenge to a decree cancelling her civil marriage. The High Court examined whether the trial court had violated the principles of natural justice by conducting ex parte proceedings and denying the respondent the …

ANTONETTE FERNANDESversusSEVERINA @ XAVIERINA FERNANDES AND 10 ORS

Disposed of

The applicant, Antonette Fernandes, filed an application seeking an early hearing in a writ petition. During the pendency of that application, the petitioner (the deceased) passed away. Counsel for the applicant informed the court that the legal heirs needed to be recorded. Consequently, the …

SIDDHI SIDDHARTH KAMATversusSTATE OF GOA THR THE CHIEF SECRETARY AND 2 ORS

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Siddhi Siddharth Kamat, filed a writ petition in the High Court of Bombay at Goa seeking payment of a due amount from the Provident Fund. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the claimed amount had been released to the petitioner. Consequently, the petitioner requested …

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, EDC LTD., AND ANRversusNILESH KENNY AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay at Goa entertained an application filed by the Managing Director, EDC Ltd. and others seeking procedural relief. The Court ordered the registry to waive any office objections and to register the matter. It directed that the legal representatives of Respondent No. 1 be …

LIZBETH CONCEPTION TAVARESversusSTEVE FERRAO AND ANR

Allowed

Mrs. Lizbeth Conception Tavares filed a miscellaneous civil application under Chapter XIII of the Portuguese Code of Civil Procedure, 1939, seeking review and confirmation of a divorce decree dated 08.05.2025 issued by the UK Family Court, and the cancellation of the marriage registration entered in …

Ayesha @ Tasnim Asif MujawarversusAsif Harun Mujawar

Allowed

The applicant, a homemaker and sole caregiver of a six‑year‑old child, filed a miscellaneous civil application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of Regular Civil Suit No. 216 of 2025, filed by her husband, from the Civil Court at Vita, Sangli to the Family Court at …

YASIN ABDUL SHAIKHversusFIROJ SHABBIR BHALDAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Yasin Abdul Shaikh, did not appear before the Bombay High Court. The respondent's counsel, S. H. Yadav, relied on a recent Supreme Court decision (Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, 2025) to argue that the matter should be heard by the Sessions Court having jurisdiction. The High …

GAJANAN TRADINGversusBALASAHEB VIJAY GUJAR AND ANR

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The appellant, Gajanan Trading, failed to appear before the Bombay High Court despite being given two prior opportunities to do so on 18 July 2026 and 18 August 2026. The State, represented by Advocate Nitin B. Patil, argued that the appellant's continued absence demonstrated a lack of interest in …

AVINASH NARENDRA PATILversusSHOBHA RAMESH KADATARE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Avinash Narendra Patil, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. Both parties cited the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) and argued that the matter should be heard by the Sessions Court having jurisdiction. The Court examined …

BHAGWANRAO ANNASAHEB SATPUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bhagwanrao Annasaheb Satpute, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking transfer of the proceedings to a Sessions Court with appropriate jurisdiction. The learned counsel for both parties relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. …

UMESH NAMDEO SANGOLKARversusSUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Umesh Namdeo Sangolkar, filed a writ petition seeking the registration of a crime under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The respondents indicated that charges under Sections 304B, 498-A, and 306 read with Section 34 IPC had already been framed against the petitioner. The …

Priyanka Sachin KadamversusSachin Mariappa Kadam

Allowed

The applicant, Priyanka Sachin Kadam, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of Hindu Marriage Petition No. 403 of 2025 from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Karad to the Family Court at Pune, alleging she could not afford travel expenses. The respondent, Sachin Mariappa Kadam, …

MAHADEV KISAN KHATKALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mahadev Kisan Khatkale, filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal case. After the charge‑sheet was filed, the investigating agency dropped his name from the prosecution. The applicant’s counsel then sought leave to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court …

NAMDEV GANU KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Namdev Ganu Kamble, a 76‑year‑old suffering from kidney and heart ailments, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 118(2) and 109 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR originally alleged grievous hurt, but after the death of his wife the more serious charge under Section …

ARIF AMAJADKHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The applicant, Arif Amajadkhan Pathan, filed an interim application seeking amendment of his writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The application was presented by counsel Mr. Satyajeet A. Rajeshirke, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Ms. T. J. Kapre, …

RADHIKA BANDU RAUT AND ORS.versusLIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE LTD.

Disposed Off

The claimants, who are the wife, children and parents of a deceased agricultural worker, applied to the High Court for permission to withdraw half of the amount deposited by Liberty General Insurance Ltd. before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Solapur. The insurance company opposed, arguing that …

GAURI JAYANT SAWANT AND ORS.versusLIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE LTD.

Disposed Off

The applicants, dependents of a deceased agriculturist who also ran a small hotel, sought to withdraw half of the amount deposited by Liberty General Insurance Ltd. with the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, arguing their financial dependence on the deceased. The insurer contended that the deceased's …

SUNIDEOL SURESH KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sunideol Suresh Kale, filed an interim application seeking correction of a typographical error in paragraph 11(d) of the order dated 09‑09‑2026, where the police station was incorrectly named as “Akluj North Police Station” instead of “Akkalkot North Police Station”. The respondent’s …

Sandip Pandurang AadhatraoversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sandip Pandurang Aadhatrao, was granted bail in a case involving serious offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOCA, with a condition that he not enter the districts of Pune and Solapur except to attend trial dates. After being elected as a Corporator of …

RAVINDRA VAIJIRAO TONAPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. POLICE INSPECTOR

Disposed Off

Ravindra Vaijirao Tonape filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 23 of 2026) before the High Court, Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. During the pendency of that application, an interim application (No. 11 of 2026) was filed seeking relief. The court, after noting that an order had already been …

RASNA ALIAS VIKY RAJU ALIAS ENGLISH KALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant filed a criminal bail application which was adjourned to 18 February 2026 at the request of counsel. The applicant failed to appear on the scheduled date, leading to a further adjournment to 18 March 2026. On 24 March 2026, the applicant again did not appear despite being called. The …

BABASAHEB NAGNATH SALGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioners, Babasaheb Nagnath Salgar and others, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged dowry-related harassment leading to the suicide of their daughter-in-law, Shweta. The FIR, lodged four days after the death, alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, …

KRISHNA SAWALARAM TAMHANKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA and ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard a joint request by the parties to adjourn the proceedings in CR. Writ Petition Nos. 27 of 2004 and 68 of 2004. The court ordered that the matter be adjourned to 21 September 2026 and that any interim relief already in operation shall continue …

SADASHIV RAMCHANDRA KUDTARKARversusDINESH PANDURANG SHERE AND ANR.

Abated

The appeal arose from a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs.2,50,000 with 9% interest to the claimant. The tribunal had also allowed the second respondent to recover the amount from the first appellant under Section 174 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appellant, Sadashiv Ramchandra …

SOMNATH PRAKASH BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Somnath Prakash Bhosale, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No.660 of 2025 registered at Pandharpur City Police Station. The trial court had earlier granted bail on 13 January 2026 subject to the applicant’s cooperation with the investigation and attendance at the …

SANGITA VILAS SALAVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sangita Vilas Salavade, sought anticipatory bail in a case where the complainant allegedly set herself on fire after a family dispute, with the applicant accused of pouring petrol on her. The victim’s initial statements recorded on 22 and 25 April 2025 described the fire as accidental …

AAZAM MOHAMMAD KAZI AND ORSversusTHE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SANGLI

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who had been elected in elections, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. They later applied to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to approach the Commissioner by way of an appeal. The Court granted permission to withdraw the petition and allowed …

RAIGONDA ALIAS RAYAPPA MALKARI BADAMIversusRAHUL SHAHAJIRAO KODAG AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Raigonda Alias Rayappa Malkari Badami, challenged an order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Sangli, which had rejected his application to have a disputed cheque examined by a handwriting expert. The petitioner alleged differences in the accused's signature and raised the issue for …

SACHIN RAMU RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The petitioners, assistant teachers who have not yet cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), filed writ petitions seeking payment of salary arrears withheld by the State of Maharashtra since May‑June 2025. They relied on a Supreme Court decision in Anjuman Ishaat‑E‑Taleem Trust v. State of …

JYOTIRAM NARSING KUMBHARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. G.P. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Jyotiram Narsing Kumbhar, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 26 September 2024 that was passed under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act. The petition argued that the order should be set aside, noting that the petitioner had an alternate remedy under Section 17 of the same …

RAJENDRA RAMCHANDRA MANE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners in writ petitions No. 17 and 18 of 2026 were directed to deposit a security of Rs. 5,000 each. They complied by depositing three demand drafts totaling Rs. 15,000 for petitioners in WP 17 and one demand draft of Rs. 5,000 for the petitioner in WP 18, amounting to Rs. 20,000 in total. …

SHIVRAJ RAJENDRA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners in writ petitions No. 17 and 18 of 2026 were directed to deposit a security of Rs. 5,000 each. They complied by depositing three demand drafts totaling Rs. 15,000 for petitioners in WP 17 and one demand draft of Rs. 5,000 for the petitioner in WP 18, amounting to Rs. 20,000 in total. …

DEEPALI KIRAN PAWARversusKIRAN RAGHUNATH PAWAR

Allowed

The applicant, Deepali Kiran Pawar, filed Interim Application No. 122 of 2026 seeking continuation of ad‑interim relief previously granted on 13 February 2026. The relief pertained to prayer clause (b) and was to remain in effect until the disposal of Family Court Appeal No. 1 of 2026. On the date …

AMRUTA AVINASH KAMBLEversusAVINASH BHIMRAO KAMBLE

Allowed

Amruta Avinash Kamble, a homemaker, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of her matrimonial petition (No. A‑88 of 2023) from the Family Court at Kolhapur to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Islampur, citing difficulty in attending hearings and non‑payment of maintenance under …

MAHESH YADIGIRI MIRIYALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Mahesh Yadigiri Miriyala, sought regular bail in a case involving murder, attempt to murder and abetment (IPC §§302, 201, 109 r.w. 34) after the death of Bharat, a truck garage owner. The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence, including call records linking the applicant to …

BHARAT PANDURANG JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Bharat Pandurang Jadhav, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. After hearing, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh application before the trial court if the trial is not …

Sampada Akshay SawantversusAkshay Sanjay Sawant

Allowed

The wife (applicant) filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of the husband’s marriage petition (dissolution under Section 13(1)(i‑a) of the Hindu Marriage Act) from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Khed to the Civil Judge, Senior …

DHANISH LIYAKAT KURESHI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners, Dhanish Liyakat Kureshi & Ors., filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. At the request of their counsel, the petition was withdrawn. The Court allowed the withdrawal and granted liberty to approach appropriate authorities for any further remedies. Consequently, …

NARAYAN BALWANT PATILversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SATARA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Narayan Balwant Patil, filed a writ petition challenging a notice issued by the District Collector under Rule 107 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 1961. The central issue was whether the petition could be entertained when an alternative remedy exists under the …

RAMESH PANDURANG KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

The petitioner, Ramesh Pandurang Kadam, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The court …

PRASHANT BABAN YADAVversusSHEKHAR GOVINDRAO NIKAM

Dismissed

The petitioner, Prashant Baban Yadav, filed an election petition seeking compliance with Section 109 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The petitioner failed to comply with the order and the petitioner’s counsel was absent on several occasions. The court had previously granted additional …

VILAS BABULAL OSWALversusSUNIL MOHANLAL KOTHARI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vilas Babulal Oswal, was absent when the matter was called before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The State, through Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) to argue that the criminal proceedings …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHAMDEV GHANESHWAR MAHATO AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the judgment involving Shamdev Ghaneshwar Mahato and another respondent. The sole accused in the case died before the appeal could be heard. The court noted that the death of the sole accused results in the abatement of the …

SUSHAMA BABASO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petition filed by Sushama Babaso Patil under Article 226 sought a writ of mandamus to quash a preventive detention order issued against her son, Rajvardhan Patil, under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. The petitioner alleged that the order was …

VIJAYA DEEPAK KAMBLE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Indrajeet Subhash Kadam filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking release pending investigation. The Court directed the investigating officer to submit a forensic audit report within three months. The applicant's counsel requested to withdraw the bail …

RAJESH MARUTI PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Rajesh Maruti Padalkar, who was arrested in connection with alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Protection …

PARSAPPA MURGYAPPA KALMADI AND ORS.versusBIRAPPA PANDURANG DAINGADE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners Uday Parsappa Murgyappa Kalmadi and others filed a writ petition challenging two orders dated 01.12.2025 and 22.12.2025 passed in RCS No. 166 of 2024. Both orders were applications made under Order XXVI Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Code at the pre‑trial stage. The Court examined …

VIJAY SUBHASH PATIL AND ANR.versusMAYA SANJAY PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who purchased the disputed property on 16‑02‑2019, filed a writ petition challenging the District Judge's order rejecting their application for impleadment in an appeal concerning the same property. They argued that as bonafide purchasers their proprietary rights were affected and …

DATTATRAY ANANDA JADHAVversusEDUCATION OFFICER (SECONDARY) AND ORS.

Allowed

Dattatray Ananda Jadhav filed a writ petition seeking release of salary arrears after an initial approval dated 31.03.2025 was later withdrawn by the Deputy Director of Education on 21.07.2025, invoking Rule 33 sub‑rule (5) of the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) …

VISHAL RAJESH GAVKAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The petitioners, heirs of a deceased prisoner, had been awarded compensation by the State Human Rights Commission, which was deposited as fixed deposits of Rs.1.5 lakh and Rs.2 lakh to be kept for five years. The petitioners sought relief to encash their fixed deposit of Rs.1.5 lakh to fund urgent …

SHRIKANT TOLU GHADSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shrikant Tolu Ghadshi, filed a criminal application seeking leave to unconditionally withdraw the pending application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. Counsel for the applicant submitted a request for withdrawal. The Court considered the submission and exercised its …

RAJENDRA MARUTI PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a permanent Assistant Teacher, was terminated by the school management on 13-04-2022 despite having applied for voluntary retirement in 2019. He attained the statutory age of superannuation on 31-08-2022 and sought retirement benefits rather than reinstatement. The School Tribunal …

RAJENDRA MADHUKAR CHORGEversusKAMAL RAMESH PHADTARE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajendra Madhukar Chorge, challenged a lower court order that permitted defendant No.7 to be transposed as a plaintiff in a partition suit. The trial court had allowed the transposition on the basis that the original plaintiff was ill and unable to attend court, and that defendant …

Pankaj Shivdas WaghversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Pankaj Shivdas Wagh filed Anticipatory Bail Application No. 48 of 2026 in connection with C.R. No. 57 of 2025 registered at Pusegaon Police Station, seeking release on bail if arrested. The matter was listed and the applicant's counsel, Mr. Prasad Kharade, initially sought a pass to take …

MUHAMMAD ALIAS MUSTAFA DAWAL SAMLEWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Muhammad Alias Mustafa Dawal Samlewale, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. After the matter was listed, the applicant’s counsel sought liberty to withdraw the bail application. The Court considered whether it should permit the …

NARAYAN KARSAN WASANI PATELversusBHIMRAO GANPATI KADAM AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed Writ Petition No. 1589 of 2016 challenging the status of Regular Civil Suit No. 575 of 2014. The Court verified that the civil suit had been settled by compromise in a Lok Adalat on 13 July 2019. The order passed by the Lok Adalat was taken on record and marked for …