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Judgments of 2026

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SUREKHA KANTA MAJREKARversusSADANAND K MADGAONKAR

Allowed

Surekha Kanta Majrekar filed Interim Application No. 139 of 2026 in Second Appeal No. 544 of 2001 before the Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the Bombay High Court. The applicant sought revival of the status‑quo order dated 28 November 2001 and directed payment of costs to the High Court Legal Services …

SAVITA ATUL KADAMversusVAISHALI SOMNATH PATIL AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Savita Atul Kadam, filed interim applications seeking condonation of a 90‑day delay in preferring first appeals for enhancement. The court found that the reasons for the delay were not contested and no improper motive was evident, thereby condoning the delay. The interim applications …

SMITA BAPUSO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Smita Bapuso Patil appealed against a conviction that carried a seven‑year sentence, having already served six years, eleven months and five days. The appeal was listed for hearing, but a report from the jail authorities indicated that she had completed her sentence on 20 August 2025 and was …

SAVITA ATUL KADAMversusVAISHALI SOMNATH PATIL AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Savita Atul Kadam, filed interim applications seeking condonation of a 90‑day delay in preferring first appeals for enhancement. The court found that the reasons for the delay were not contested and no improper motive was evident, thereby condoning the delay. The interim applications …

MAYURI RAMESH UDALEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

Allowed

Mayuri Ramesh Udale, a B.Ed. student, could not complete her two‑year programme because she became pregnant and gave birth after completing the first year. She had already been granted a one‑year extension and sought a further one‑year extension of the course duration. The dispute centered on which …

SMITA BAPUSO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Smita Bapuso Patil, who was sentenced to seven years imprisonment and had already served six years, eleven months and five days, filed an interim application seeking an adjournment of the pending criminal appeal. The learned counsel for the applicant, Ms. Shama Mulla, requested the …

AMOL NARAYAN JADHAVversusDEVENDRA BABAN GHARGE AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amol Narayan Jadhav, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a six‑year and 36‑day delay in filing an appeal against the tribunal’s rejection of his claim. The court examined whether the delay could be excused despite the lengthy period, noting that the applicant offered …

MONALI MAHESH CHAVANversusMAHESH VIJAY CHAVAN

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Monali Mahesh Chavan, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of her divorce proceedings (Hindu Marriage Application No. 383 of 2022) and several criminal miscellaneous applications from courts in Karad and Palus to the Civil Judge Senior Division in Pune. The High …

MR. AMARJEET TUKARAM KADAMversusMRS. SAVITA AMRJEET KADAM

Disposed Off

The appellant, Mr. Amarjeet Tukaram Kadam, filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging a decree passed by the Family Court, Solapur, on 6 February 2024 in Marriage Petition No. A‑220‑2022. The respondent, Mrs. Savita Amrjeet Kadam, contended that the dispute …

INDRAJEET ALIAS LALYA SAVKAR MOHITEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Indrajeet @ Lalya Savkar Mohite filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The court, after hearing counsel, indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. On the applicant's instructions, counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The court …

RAKESH RAJENDRA TIWARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Rakesh Rajendra Tiwari filed an interim application in Criminal Appeal No. 26 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, seeking relief. After hearing, the court was not inclined to grant any relief at that stage. Counsel for the applicant, Mr. S. A. Lalwani, requested permission to withdraw the …

DATTATRAY ANNASO LAMBEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dattatray Annaso Lambe, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with a complaint lodged under sections of the Bombay Police Act and the Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University Board and Other Specified Examination Act, 1982. After the hearing, the applicant’s …

KAVITA TANAJI CHAVAN AND ORS.versusGAJANAN MANIK CHAVAN AND ORS.

Allowed

The Applicants filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 4‑year‑11‑month delay in filing a first appeal for enhancement of compensation awarded against the Respondents and an insurance company. The Applicants argued that notices were issued to the Respondents, who remained …

DATTATRAY ANIL IRAPE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Omkar Vijay Kshirsagar applied for anticipatory bail in Crime No. 723 of 2025 registered at Faujdar Chawadi Police Station, Solapur City. The applicant deposited Rs. 14,58,500 and complied with the trial court’s direction to report to the police and cooperate with the investigation. The High Court, …

PRAKASH PRAHLAD SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Prakash Prahlad Shinde, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. Subsequently, through his counsel, he sought liberty to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing the request, granted permission to withdraw. The anticipatory bail …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusNIRMALA BABASO GAVALI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 25,66,954 with 9% interest to the dependents of a pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle insured by Reliance General Insurance Co. The insurer appealed, arguing that the driver lacked a licence, the notional monthly income of Rs. 14,000 was …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusNIRMALA BABASO GAVALI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 25,66,954 with 9% interest to the dependents of a pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle insured by Reliance General Insurance Co. The insurer appealed, arguing that the driver lacked a licence, the notional monthly income of Rs. 14,000 was …

REKHA SHIVAJI PATILversusVIKRAM DATTATRAYA POWAR and ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Rekha Shivaji Patil filed a second appeal against Vikram Dattatraya Powar and another respondent. During the hearing, both parties reached an amicable settlement and executed consent terms on 10 July 2026, wherein the respondent agreed to pay Rs.5,50,000 by cheque as full and final settlement. The …

MAHESH BABAN SHENDEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Mahesh Baban Shendekar applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No.660 of 2025. An interim bail order was issued on 4 February 2026, requiring him to cooperate with the investigation and attend the police station on specified dates. The applicant appeared before the investigating …

KANTILAL MANIK PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Kantilal Manik Patil applied for anticipatory bail in connection with alleged offences under several sections of the BNS, 2023. While the application was pending, his counsel, Mr. Vikrant Phatate, sought the Court’s permission to unconditionally withdraw the bail application. The State of …

Kalyani Nilesh JoshiversusNilesh Vilas Joshi

Allowed

The applicant Kalyani Nilesh Joshi filed a miscellaneous civil application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, seeking transfer of Marriage Petition No.186/2025 pending before the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Wai, District Satara, to the Family Court, Sangli. The respondent, …

RAHUL ALIAS LAXMAN RAMCHANDRA JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rahul alias Laxman Ramchandra Jadhav, was convicted of murder under IPC 302 and voluntarily causing hurt under IPC 341, and sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine, based largely on his own confession and blood‑stained clothing. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of …

CHETAN RAM RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The Special Judge, Solapur convicted Dinesh Parshu Rathod and Chetan Ram Rathod for gang penetrative sexual assault of a 15‑year‑old girl under the POCSO Act, IPC and related statutes, imposing life imprisonment and fines. Both convicts filed interim applications (IA‑186/2026 and IA‑89/2026) seeking …

BALAWANT AKOBA SONAWANE THR LRS AND ORSversusKIRAN DILIP MANE AND ANR

Rejected

The petitioners, heirs of the deceased original defendant, sought condonation of a 3‑year‑6‑month delay in filing an application to set aside the abatement of their civil appeal concerning a possession suit. The appellate court had earlier rejected the condonation, holding that the petitioners were …

SADASHIV ASHOK SANADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Sadashiv Ashok Sanade, was convicted on 8 November 2024 and remained in jail, causing a delay of 367 days in filing his criminal appeal. He filed an interim application seeking condonation of this delay, arguing that his incarceration prevented timely filing. The victim, represented …

SHRIPATI RANGRAO BABURAO CHAVAN DECEASED LRSversusBABURAO RAMCHANDRA TORASKAR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Shripati Rangrao @ Baburao Chavan and others, filed a second appeal (No. 157 of 2026) seeking to set aside a judgment dated 06/11/2025 that confirmed a partition decree and to obtain a decree carving out their one‑quarter share of the suit land with an injunction against …

DHANANJAY SHAMRAO PATILversusSUVARNA DHANANJAY PATIL AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Dhananjay Shamrao Patil, challenged an order dated 17-12-2025 that allowed execution proceedings against him for a decree modified by the appellate court in 2014. The petitioner argued that the decree holder had previously filed execution proceedings that were not taken to logical …

SANJIV SITARAM MOREversusSANGITA SURESH SUTAR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sangita Suresh Sutar, challenged an order dated 1 October 2025 whereby the Education Officer decided seniority and appointed Respondent No.3 as school supervisor without issuing any notice or granting a hearing to the petitioner. The petitioner argued that this violated the …

SHAGUFTA BASHIR MUJAWAR AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged an order of the Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, which rejected a proposal on the ground that the petitioner had not produced a minority status certificate. The petitioners relied on a prior judgment (Writ Petition No.11856 of 2024) that held an approved …

DILIP ASHOK JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Dilip Ashok Jadhav, a member of the Indian National Congress, challenged an order by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate that externed him from Karveer Taluka from 3‑10 February 2026 under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to prevent him from campaigning in a Zilla Parishad …

RAJENDRA DEVIDAS RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Rajendra Devidas Rathod, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 890 of 2025 registered at Sadar Bazar Police Station, Solapur. The Court initially ordered the applicant to cooperate with the investigation and attend the police station on specified dates, granting …

Prabhakar S/o Murlidhar KolekarversusEknath Dawle and Ors

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Prabhakar, filed a contempt petition arising from Writ Petition No. 5450 of 2019 against the respondents, including the State. Both parties' counsel jointly affirmed that the entire amount previously ordered by the court had been disbursed by the Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri. On the …

Sujit Sudhir BiswasversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Petitioner Sujit Sudhir Biswas filed a writ petition challenging a communication dated 21 November 2025 that ordered him to surrender his firearm licence ahead of the Nagar Parishad and Nagar Panchayat elections. He argued that the communication amounted to an unlawful order, contravened Election …

RAJASHAD SHAIKHversusRIJVANA RAJASHAD SHAIKH AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajashad Shaikh, filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita challenging a December 2025 order of a Judicial Magistrate that rejected his application for interrogatories in a Section 125 CrPC maintenance proceeding. The petitioner argued that the …

SHRI. SURESH BABU BIRANAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shri Suresh Babu Biranage, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. While the petition was pending, the petitioner died about four to five months prior to the hearing. No representative appeared on behalf of the deceased petitioner when the matter was …

SUBHASH HARISHING SHILEDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Subhash Harishing Shiledar, challenged the District Caste Scrutiny Committee’s order rejecting his claim that he belongs to the "Rajput Bhamta" caste, seeking a remand for fresh adjudication. He relied on a school record of his alleged paternal aunt showing the "Rajput Bhamta" caste, …

IRFAN MUNIR SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Irfan Munir Shaikh, who was charged under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for alleged sexual assault on his minor daughter. The prosecution relied on the grandmother’s complaint, while …

SWATI PRADEEP SANKPALversusPRADEEP VASANT SANKPAL

Allowed

The wife (Applicant) filed an application under Section 24 of the CPC seeking transfer of a restitution of conjugal rights proceeding (Marriage Petition A No. 1982 of 2025) from the Family Court, Pune to the Civil Judge Senior Division, Karad. She argued that she is a homemaker with no income, the …

SHRIPATI RANGARO BABURAO CHAVAN DHversusBABURAO RAMCHANDRA TORASKAR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Shripati Rangrao @ Baburao Chavan and others, filed a second appeal (No. 157 of 2026) seeking to set aside a prior judgment confirming a partition decree and to obtain a decree carving out a one‑quarter share of the suit land with an injunction against construction. During the …

SANTOSH MANOJ MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Santosh Manoj Mane, sought regular bail in a case (CR No. 198 of 2024) where he was charged under Sections 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting a victim with a wooden stick, causing grievous injuries. The prosecution argued the assault was …

RAMDAS BABAN KSHIRSAGAR GURAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

Ramdas Baban Kshirsagar Gurav filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 26 September 2025 passed by the Additional Collector, Satara, in the second RTS Appeal No. 138 of 2024. The petitioner argued that the order was back‑dated and that the High Court should decide the appeal afresh on its …

KIRAN RAJARAM VASEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant was convicted in Sessions Case No. 121/2023 for offences under the POCSO Act (Sec. 4(2) read with Sec. 3, Sec. 8, Sec. 12) and the IPC (Secs. 376, 363, 366), receiving a total rigorous imprisonment of 30 years. He had been in custody for about two years and eight months when he filed …

GANESH KRUSHNADEV PAWAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Ganesh Krushnadev Pawar and Yogesh Popat Godase, were convicted under Sections 353, 332 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. They filed an interim application seeking a stay of the execution of the judgment dated 09.01.2026 pending the …

ROHIT SUDHIR OTARIversusSTATE 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 …

VINOD VASANT GHATAGE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Vinod Vasant Ghatage and another, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the filing of a charge-sheet. After the charge-sheet was filed, they sought the court's permission to withdraw the existing petition and to file a fresh petition incorporating the charge-sheet and related …

GANESH SHAMRAO KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Ganesh Shamrao Kharat, convicted in Sessions Case No. 14/2019, sought suspension of his short-term imprisonment under an interim application, claiming the fine was paid and he was on bail. The State opposed, asserting the conviction was proven beyond reasonable doubt. The Court noted that a full …

LAXMIKANT HEMRAJ BHARADIAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Laxmikant Hemraj Bharadia, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. After the charge-sheet was filed in the underlying criminal case, the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the writ petition and requested liberty to file a fresh petition. The petitioner’s …

RAJARAM BAPU PATILversusPRADEEP BHUPAL JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rajaram Bapu Patil, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the respondents, Pradeep Bhupal Jadhav and another. The learned counsel for the appellant and the State relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran …

PANDURANG SHRIRANG GAVHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pandurang Shrirang Gavhane, filed a writ petition seeking a direction for the State of Maharashtra to transfer the criminal investigation to an independent agency. The respondent argued that a charge‑sheet had already been filed, and therefore the petitioner could approach the trial …

RUPESH NAMDEV GHADAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

Rupesh Namdev Ghadage applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the murder of a victim who was the son of the informant. The prosecution alleged that the applicant had an illicit relationship with the …

SAGAR DATTATRAY SABALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Rejected

The applicant, Sagar Dattatray Sabale, applied for regular bail in a criminal case (CR No. 193/2025) alleging that he had forcibly committed sexual intercourse with a 12-year‑8‑month‑old girl, who later became pregnant and gave birth. The prosecution presented a complaint, medical examination …

MANISHA ANADSAGAR UDGI AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Manisha Anadsagar Udgi and others, filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order. The petitioners' counsel submitted that the petition was rendered moot by a prior order of this Court in Criminal Writ Petition No. 6 of 2026 dated 02‑02‑2026, and produced a copy of that order. …

GEETA VIRAJ BHAGWATversusGUARAV MURLIDHAR BADE

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who were original defendants in R.C.S. No.655 of 2023, filed a counter‑claim via Application Exh.93 on 26‑11‑2024 before the issues were settled. The trial court, by order dated 19‑09‑2025, refused to register the counter‑claim. The petitioners challenged this refusal by filing a …

SHIVAMMA YALLAPPA POTENAVARUversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SOLAPUR

Disposed Off

Shivamma Yallappa Potenavaru filed a writ petition seeking to quash a government resolution that declared Anjali Yoginath Bajaramath as President of Maindargi Municipal Council following the 2025 municipal election. The petitioner argued the election was invalid, while the respondent argued that …

Vidya Bhushan SavaleversusBhushan pradip Savale

Dismissed

The applicant, Vidya Bhushan Savale, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of a pending Hindu marriage (divorce) petition from Gadhinglaj to Pune, along with a stay of further proceedings and interim relief. She argued that her …

RAMCHANDRA YASHWANT DEVKARversusDAYANAND BABASAHEB GORE

Disposed Off

Ramchandra Yashwant Devkar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging the respondents. The Court, after hearing counsel, indicated it was not inclined to entertain the petition. On that basis, the petitioner's counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition …

SHAILA MANOJKUMAR PAWARversusMANOJKUMAR VASNAT PAWAR

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking condonation of an eight‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The respondent, through counsel, waived the notice on 21 July 2025 and thereafter did not file any reply opposing the application. The court examined the interim application and found that …

SUNIL GORAKHNATH JAREversusSHAMRAO DAMODAR AAWTADE

Allowed

The petitioner, Sunil Gorakhnath Jare, is a legatee under a will executed by Shakuntala on 19 June 2018, which bequeaths him one‑quarter of her father’s ancestral property. The respondent, the husband of the deceased testator, filed an application to be impleaded in the probate proceeding (C.M.A. …

SAGAR APPA NERLEversusLAGMANNA BALU NERLE DEC. THR. LRS. AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar Appa Nerle, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 30‑day delay in filing his appeal against the judgment of the Reference Court. The respondent, private party‑respondent No. 1, contested the condonation. The court noted that the averments were not contested and …

AADESH ASHOK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Aadesh Ashok Pawar, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. After the charge-sheet was filed, the applicant sought the court's permission to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application before the trial court. The …

MANISHA RAJARAM KASHID AND ORS.versusVIJAY SHANKAR HUDDAR AND ORS.

Allowed

The respondents were served with notice but failed to appear. The applicants filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 21‑day delay in filing their first appeal. The Court examined the reasons provided in the application and, applying the principles of procedural law, allowed the …

Trupti Rohit BhandareversusRohit Chandrakant Bhandare

Dismissed

The applicant filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, seeking transfer of a marriage petition (No. 356/2025) from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ichalkaranji to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Satara. The court repeatedly called the …

ADHIK PANDURANG TAMBAVEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Adhik Pandurang Tambavekar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 109, 85, 333 and 351(3) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the incident was a spur‑of‑the‑moment assault and that the investigation is complete with a charge‑sheet filed and the …

BALKRUSHNA@DIGAMBAR BHIKU SABALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Balkrushna@Digambar Bhiku Sabale, filed an interim application seeking restoration of a bail application that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 15 October 2025. The court noted a 95‑day delay in filing the restoration application. Relying on principles of procedural fairness, …

PRAKASH KRISHNAT DHANGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

Prakash Krishnat Dhangar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The learned Assistant Government Pleader for the respondents informed the Court that the hearing before the Secretary …

DIGAMBER ANNASO MANE-DESHMUKHversusSMT. TARAMATI BHAGWAN BHAGAT

Dismissed

The appellant, Digamber Annaso Mane‑Deshmukh, failed to appear before the Bombay High Court when his second appeal (No. 313 of 2017) was called. The court, noting the appellant’s absence, dismissed the appeal in default. Consequently, all pending civil and interim applications related to the appeal …

DIGAMBER ANNASO MANE-DESHMUKHversusSMT. TARAMATI BHAGWAN BHAGAT

Disposed Off

The appellant, Digamber Annaso Mane‑Deshmukh, failed to appear before the Bombay High Court when his second appeal (No. 313 of 2017) was called. The Court noted the non‑appearance and dismissed the appeal in default. Consequently, all pending civil and interim applications related to the appeal were …

NIKHIL NAMDEO KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nikhil Namdeo Kamble, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. After hearing, the court indicated it was not inclined to entertain the application. On the court’s direction, the applicant’s counsel sought to withdraw the bail application. The …

HAJIMALANG MATAB NADAFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Hajimalang Matab Nadaf, was convicted by the Sessions Court for an attempt to murder under Section 307 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine. He appealed under Section 374(2) of the CrPC, challenging the admissibility of the knife seized after a delay, the …

SANJAY VITTHAL POWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court (Kolhapur bench) considered an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita filed by Sanjay Vitthal Powar seeking to quash a Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) application filed by his wife. Powar argued that the PWDVA application …

SANDIP SHIVSHANKRAPPA BUDAGIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sandip Shivshankrappa Budagi, was convicted and sought to file an appeal against the conviction. He filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 665‑day delay in filing the appeal. The issue before the Court was whether such a lengthy delay could be condoned under procedural …

MARUTI DATTOBA NIMANKARversusDIGAMBAR SHANKARRAO NIMANKAR AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Maruti Dattoba Nimankar, filed a civil revision application seeking to set aside an order dated 25 November 2025 passed by the Civil Judge, Junior Division, Ichalkaranji. The relief sought was to quash that order and allow a related application. The applicant, through Advocate Mr. …

SIDDHARTH MAHADEV MUSALE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The criminal application filed by Siddharth Mahadev Musale and others was heard before the Hon'ble Judge Shivkumar Dige. Both parties consented to an adjournment. The matter was stood over to 23 December 2025. No substantive merits were addressed. The order was limited to procedural postponement.

KUMAR ALIAS KHANDU MARUTI WAGHMODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Rejected

The applicant, Kumar Waghmode, sought regular bail in a murder case (IPC Sec. 302) alleging the killing was a spur‑of‑the‑moment act provoked by an alleged illicit relationship between the deceased and his wife. The prosecution argued the act was pre‑meditated, noting the use of an axe, the fatal …

RAHUL ANKUSH GHADGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rahul Ankush Ghadge, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. After hearing the counsel, the Court expressed reluctance to grant bail. On the Court's direction, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, …

SHRI SHUBHAM SHAILESH KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Shri Shubham Shailesh Kamble filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, seeking release from custody in a case instituted by the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The applicant was represented by Mr. Shrikant Jadhav and Mr. M. P. Kharat, …

JYOTI NAMDEV PETHAKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

Jyoti Namdev Pethakar filed a writ petition (No. 1365 of 2026) against the State of Maharashtra and others in the Circuit Bench of the Bombay High Court at Kolhapur. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petition should be heard by the Principal Seat of the High Court rather than the circuit …

RAVI DNYANDEV DONAGREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Pawan alias Tejas Kishor Sarode and Ravi Dnyandev Donagre, who were charged under several IPC sections, the Arms Act and MCOCA for alleged extortion, robbery and abetment of suicide that led to the victim's death. The prosecution alleged that the …

SAMBHAJI KALLAPPA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sambhaji Kallappa Patil, filed a writ petition seeking a court direction that Respondents 3 and 4 complete a re‑audit of Respondent No.5 under Section 81(6) of the Maharashtra Co‑operative Societies Act, 1961 within 30 days, as ordered on 15 October 2025 by the District Deputy …

MAHESH BALWANT SHEVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Mahesh Balwant Shevale, accused of offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 120‑B, 201 and 34 and Maharashtra MPID Act sections 3, 4 and 8. The …

SANJAY SHANKAR BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sanjay Shankar Bhosale, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The court, after hearing counsel, indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. On the court's direction, the applicant's counsel sought and was granted leave to withdraw the …

PRAJVAL ALIAS GAJYA PRAKASH NAYDUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Prajval alias Gajya Prakash Naydu, filed a criminal bail application. His counsel sought leave to amend the prayer clause of the application and to be heard on the minutes of an order dated 18/03/2026. The Court granted leave for the amendment to be made immediately. The counsel also …

NARENDRA SANTOSH SALVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim application for suspension of the sentence imposed on Narendra Santosh Salvi, who was convicted under Sections 302, 397, 201 and 120-B r.w.s.34 of the IPC. The co‑convicts had already been released on bail after their sentences were suspended. The applicant …

ARUN DATTATRAY KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Arun Dattatray Kamble, had deposited Rs.75,000 as bail under an anticipatory bail order dated 28 October 2014 in a case under Section 420 IPC. The charge sheet was filed and the case proceeded as RCC No. 296 of 2015. The trial court acquitted the applicant on 19 December 2025. The …

UMAKANT CHANDRAKANT DESHMANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Intervenor, who is also the original complainant, filed an interim application seeking to be allowed to intervene in Anticipatory Bail Application No. 69 of 2026 filed by Mahesh Baban Shendekar. The State, through its counsel, argued that the presence of the Intervenor was relevant to the …

SATYAVAN SOMNATH ZURULEversusVASANAT BAJRANG METKARI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Satyavan Somnath Zurule, was absent from the hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 77 of 2015 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The State, represented by Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSMITA AMIT KOTHALE AND ORS.

Allowed

The insurance company filed an appeal 68 days late, seeking condonation of the delay, which the court granted after finding no mala fides. The claimants, whose breadwinner died in an accident, applied to withdraw Rs. 80,23,576 deposited by the insurer, arguing urgent need for compensation. The …

AFSANA MEHABUM DESAI AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Afsana Mehabub Desai and Sangita Parshuram Pujari, employees of a hospital, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including forcible termination of pregnancy. They claimed false implication, no overt act, and …

UMAJI SATERI LOHARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim application filed by Umaji Sateri Lohar seeking suspension of the life sentence and rigorous imprisonment imposed by the Special Judge for offences under Sections 302 and 452 IPC. The trial court had relied on eyewitness testimony, CCTV footage, and medical …

DEEPAK RAGHUNATH MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Deepak R. Mane, filed a writ petition seeking the return of a revolver seized during a 2012 case. He had been acquitted in 2023, and the trial court ordered the weapon be returned to him if he held a valid licence, otherwise to the Collector for disposal. The District Magistrate …

SHRI. AJIT BASGONDA DHERE and ANRversusULHAS MADHAVRAO PATWARDHAN and ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellants did not appear before the court. Notice was duly served to Appellant No.1, while notice to Appellant No.2 was returned marked “Dead”. The appeal had already been abated against Respondent No.1, and no steps were taken to bring the legal heirs of the deceased respondent on record or to …

POPAT RAMCHANDRA DURGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Popat Ramchandra Durge filed a writ petition (No. 222 of 2018) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, which was later joined by an intervenor application filed by Mr. Kuldeep Nikam. The intervenor sought to be allowed to withdraw his appearance, and the petitioner subsequently …

VITTHAL GANGARAM KABADEversusCHARUSHILA APASAHEB NAROLE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vitthal Gangaram Kabade, filed a civil revision seeking relief against the respondents. The High Court expressed its disinclination to entertain the petition and instead entertained a consensual arrangement whereby the applicant would vacate the suit premises within ten months and pay …

GANESH SHANKAR KHABALEversusGIRIJA GAURAV KUSALE AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The petitioner, Ganesh Shankar Khabale, challenged a Labour Court order that denied his request to release a compensation amount of Rs.6,25,000 held in a fixed deposit until its maturity. He argued that his age, financial liabilities, and family obligations necessitated early disbursement. The lower …

ARJUN DINKAR GHATTEversusSANJAY BAPUSO MAGDUM AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Arjun Dinkar Ghatte, filed a criminal interim application seeking an early hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 952 of 2008. The learned advocate for Respondent No.1 and the Additional Public Prosecutor for Respondent No.2 (the State) raised no objection to the request. The Court, after …

Sushma Jeevan Bhandare @ Sushma Ramesh DhekleversusJeevan Janardhan Bhandare

Allowed

The applicant, a homemaker caring for a 1½‑year‑old child, filed a Section 24 CPC application seeking transfer of a marriage petition (No. 679 of 2024) from the Family Court in Belapur, Navi Mumbai to the Civil Court at Islampur, Sangli, citing the 300 km distance and her lack of income. The …

BHAGWAN RAMCHANDRA BHOSALE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants were convicted by the Sessions Judge, Satara, under Sections 143, 147, 148, 323, 324, 504 and 506 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment. They filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence, acquittal, and …

NITIN DAGADU AIWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nitin Dagadu Aiwale, was charged under Section 302 of the IPC and sought bail before the High Court. The State objected, citing an earlier order that any fresh bail application must be filed before the trial court. The applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the present …

NIKHIL ANANDRAO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND 21 ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner challenged the Minister’s order dated 20‑02‑2026 that quashed the removal of the Sarpanch (respondent No.5) under Section 39 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959. Complaints of financial irregularities were lodged by the petitioner and other villagers, leading to an inquiry …

RASHID USMAN SHAIKHversusNAUSHAD FAKARODDIN SHAIKH AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Rashid Usman Shaikh, challenged an order that stayed his civil suit (No. 454/2022) on the ground that an earlier suit (No. 404/2016) involving some of the same parties dealt with the same subject matter. The petitioner argued that the earlier suit should stay the later suit and that …

PRASHANT SHAMRAO SHELAKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND 3 ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Prashant Shamrao Shelake, challenged the appointment of Respondent No.3 as Sports Inspector, alleging that the appointment document was fabricated and that he lost his chance for the post. The High Court initially held that the writ petition was not maintainable and directed the …

MOHAMMAD BABU GHORIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

Mohammad Babu Ghori, convicted under section 6 of the POCSO Act and sentenced to 20 years, filed an interim bail application claiming his mother’s ill health and the need to care for three minor children after being incarcerated for over five years. This was his second such application, the first …

SAGAR SHIVAJI MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sagar Shivaji Mane, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, challenging an unspecified order. The trial in the underlying criminal case concluded, resulting in the petitioner’s acquittal. Counsel for the petitioner argued that, in view …

RAVINDRA MURALIDHAR POTDARversusSUREKHA PRABHAKAR DIXIT AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Ravindra Muralidhar Potdar, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a delay of 10 years, 11 months and 24 days in preferring a first appeal against a judgment dated 30 April 2024. The Coordinate Bench had earlier quashed a district court order and granted the applicant …

ASHOK SHANKAR PATILversusINDIAN BANK LTD AND ANR

The petitioner challenged sale notices issued in 2024 under the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002 and a physical possession notice dated 17 February 2026. No counsel appeared for either party. The court observed that the record showed the notices had been taken to their logical end and …

Anantrao Ganpatrao Patil and OrsversusShantilal Kantilal Patil and Ors

Disposed Off

The appellants challenged a judgment of the District Judge‑2, Barshi, which set aside a 2002 order that barred the defendant from filing a written statement, imposed a modest cost, and remanded the suit for fresh adjudication with a time‑limit. The appellants argued that the appellate court should …

SHREYAS YOGESH JOSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Shreyas Yogesh Joshi applied for regular bail in a case arising from a neighborly dispute over barking dogs that escalated into a violent assault. The complainant and his father were attacked with knives after a heated confrontation, resulting in serious injuries. The prosecution argued the offences …

SAJID ALIAHMAD SHAIKHversusICICI HOME FINANCE LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sajid Aliahmad Shaikh, challenged a physical possession order dated 30 January 2026 issued under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act against him by ICICI Home Finance Ltd. The auction purchaser’s counsel argued that the possession had been taken and the borrowers subsequently trespassed, …

PRATIK VILAS GANGANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pratik Vilas Gangan, filed Criminal Interim Application No. 217 of 2024 in a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel submitted that the relief sought had become moot because an earlier order dated 13 November 2025 (Criminal Interim Application No. 3513 of …

JAYAPRAKASH SURYAKANT DEVALEKAR AND ORS.versusSATISH GANPAT DALI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicants filed Civil Revision Application No. 125 of 2010 seeking relief, but the matter remained pending for several years. The court recorded that the application was admitted in 2011 and that the respondents had waived service and some responses were dismissed. Multiple adjournments were …

VIJAY LEKHRAJ JEVRANI AND 2 ORSversusVIJAY KANHAIYALAL HARAN AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed a review petition (Stamp) No. 1836 of 2026 challenging the order dated 18 November 2025 passed by the Bombay High Court. An interim application (No. 347 of 2026) was filed seeking condonation of delay in filing the review petition, which the Court granted. The Court examined …

HANMANT UTTAM NALAWADEversusVIJAY VYANKATRAO GHADGE AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Hanmant Uttam Nalawade, filed a first appeal 136 days after the prescribed period and applied for condonation of the delay. The respondents opposed the application, but did not file any reply to the applicant's averments. The applicant's counsel indicated willingness to forgo any …

ATHARVA UDAY BONGARDEversusSOU. GEETA YUVRAJ SUTAR AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, having purchased a portion of the suit land on 7 September 2023, sought to be impleaded in the writ petition and to have his name mutated in the record of rights. He was already a defendant in suit RCS No.253 of 2021, and on the same day the Court had granted ad‑interim relief to the …

NANDKUMAR BAPURAO NALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, convicted of a short‑term offence and whose sentence has been suspended pending appeal, applied for a one‑year passport to travel abroad for a family vacation. The court noted that the applicant is out on bail, has no other criminal cases pending, and that his right to liberty under …

SANDIP KAILAS BHISE AND ORSversusASHWINI SANDIP BHISE AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioners failed to appear before the Court on multiple occasions when the matter was called for hearing on 11 June 2026 and 25 June 2026. The Court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in pursuing the writ petition. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition for want of …

VENKETESH RAMESHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Venketesh Ramesh and Girish Venkatesh, who were charged under Sections 305(a), 331(3), 317 read with 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (equivalent to IPC offences of robbery, theft of valuable property and extortion). The prosecution …

SHIVAJI YASHWANT KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Rejected

Shivaji Yashwant Kadam applied for regular bail in a case where he is accused of penetrative sexual assault of a ten‑year‑old girl, alleged to have been committed between October and December 2024. The prosecution’s case rests on obscene chits found in the victim’s purse bearing the accused’s name, …

TAIJIB SALIM MULANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Taijib Salim Mulani, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 244 of 2024) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 420, 467, 406, 471 and 120(B) r/w 34. Four other accused are …

Bhagwan Dhondiram DhumalversusRanjit Singh Deol

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bhagwan Dhondiram Dhumal, filed a contempt petition seeking enforcement of a prior order directing the respondent school to pay pension and retirement gratuity amounts totaling Rs.78,880. The Educational Officer of Zilla Parishad affirmed that the amounts were calculated and that the …

SOHEL MEHBUB PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sohel Mehbub Pathan, filed a criminal appeal (ST) No. 938 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. An interim application (CRI-Interim Application No. 170 of 2026) was filed seeking condonation of delay in filing the appeal. The Court, after considering the …

NIWAS BALKRISHNA MANE AND ORSversusBHUPAL RAMCHANDRA SUTAR AND ORS

Allowed

The applicants filed an interim application seeking direction after depositing Rs.3000 as ordered by the court on 25 June 2026. They claimed that, due to an oversight, the proof of deposit was not tendered to the registry, which impeded further compliance under the same order. The learned counsel …

Hanumant Dnyandev SaradeversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The applicants, Hanumant Dnyandev Sarade, Kalu Bapu Nemhane and Devidas @ Changdev Popat Dargude, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court. The order dated 18/03/2026, issued in the revision proceedings, omitted the names of all the applicants from its cause title. The …

HAKIMUDDIN TAIYABALI BHORI AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, owners of Hotel Venus, were named accused in FIR No. 710 of 2025 for alleged offences under Section 143(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, after a money transfer of Rs. 3,33,000 each from the alleged …

SAGAR NAMDEO GAIKWADversusPADMINI NAMDEO GAIKWAD

Dismissed

The petitioner, a Chartered Accountant, challenged an order of the Family Court that directed him to pay interim maintenance of Rs.15,000 per month to his mother, the respondent. The petitioner claimed he already paid Rs.5,000 monthly and that the mother received rent of Rs.4,000, arguing that the …

CHERRIE ALEXANDERversusDEWAN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Cherrie Alexander, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited and others. The petitioner, through counsel, later moved the Court requesting permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered …

AVINASH BASANTRAO BHOSALE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants filed an interim application seeking restoration of their writ petition, which had been dismissed on 13 June 2025 for failure to provide spare copies of the petition. The applicants assured the court that they would supply the required spare copies within one week. The bench, after …

PURVA ROHIT SHINGEversusROHIT MAHAVIR SHINGE

Allowed

The wife (Applicant) filed a Hindu Marriage Petition (No. 301 of 2022) in the Family Court at Kolhapur, while her husband (Respondent) filed a separate marriage petition (No. 254 of 2022) under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act before the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Jaysingpur. The Applicant …

NAMDEV DINKAR DAGADEversusTHE CHIEF OFFICER WAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioner Namdev Dinkar Dagade filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Chief Officer of Wai Municipal Council. The petitioner, through counsel, later applied for permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, without examining the …

SANJAY DATTARAM SALGAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Sanjay Dattaram Salgaonkar, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with FIR No. 8 of 2026 alleging offences under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Trade Marks Act. The State contended that the applicant was involved in the alleged …

VIKAS SHANKARRAO CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Vikas Shankarrao Chavan, convicted under IPC section 306 and sentenced to a short term imprisonment by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kolhapur, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his sentence and bail. He argued that the fine had been paid and that he would not misuse liberty if …

ANAND BHAGWAN BHISE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants, Anand Bhagwan Bhise and Aftab Rajjak Sayyed, were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 for alleged possession of a commercial quantity of narcotics, based primarily on confessional statements of co‑accused and CDR records. They contended that they …

UMESH SHANKAR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. Subsequently, a charge‑sheet was filed in the underlying criminal matter. The petitioner then applied to withdraw the existing writ petition and to file a fresh petition attaching the charge‑sheet and making …

YOGESH BHIMRAO WAGHMODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Yogesh Bhimrao Waghmode, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. He later moved the Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to obtain liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings under Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, …

MAHAVIR BABASO PATILversusSHANKAR SHAHURAO RATHOD AND ANR

Disposed Off

Mahavir Babaso Patil appealed against a summary judgment convicting Shankar Shahurao Rathod under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, seeking to have the judgment quashed and the conviction affirmed. The respondent submitted a death certificate showing that Rathod had died on 13 …