Created by Fuzzy Cloud

Judgments of 2026

20841 judgments · newest first · showing 11401–11600

DIPALI VISHNU GODGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. PR. SECRETARY AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Dipali Vishnu Godge, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, without addressing any substantive issues, ordered the petition to be disposed of as withdrawn. No merits …

CHANDRASHEKHAR VISHNU WALKARversusVILAS DINAKAR PADHYE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Chandrashekhar Vishnu Walkar, challenged an order of the Civil Judge, Junior Division, Devgad, alleging that the court lacked pecuniary jurisdiction to entertain a summary suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act because of an improper valuation of the subject matter. The …

AVINASH PRAMODKUMAR MAGDUMversusVIJAY SAMBHAJI WAINGADE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Avinash Pramodkumar Magdum, filed an interim application (No. 742 of 2026) seeking the deletion of respondents Nos. 2, 4 and 5 from the writ petition record. The High Court, after granting leave at the risk of the applicant, ordered that the said respondents be deleted. The court …

DILIP RAMCHANDRA DESHPANDEversusBABURAO RAOJI CHAVAN

Allowed

The applicant, Dilip Ramchandra Deshpande, filed an interim application seeking condonation of an 18‑day delay in filing Second Appeal No. 809 of 2025, which challenges a judgment dated 6 September 2024. The applicant and his counsel were absent, but the court noted that the same appeal was already …

TARZAN SANTOSH OHOLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Tarzan Santosh Ohol applied for bail in Criminal Bail Application No.424 of 2026 concerning C.R. No.639 of 2022 lodged at Tembhurni Police Station. The State pointed out that an earlier order dated 18 December 2025 in Criminal Bail Application No.3606 of 2025 required any renewal of liberty to be …

SHRIKANT MADHUKAR SAKHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shrikant Madhukar Sakhare filed a criminal revision application (No. 85 of 2018) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The applicant died on 8 May 2021 while the proceedings were pending. The Court examined whether the revision could continue in the absence of the applicant. Relying on …

DHANANJAY @ DANY TOKEN ROYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Dhananjay Roy, was arrested in connection with a fraud case (Crime No.378 of 2025) involving the provision of fictitious bank account details to co‑accused Kshitij Sutar, who used them to receive Rs.3.5 crore from a senior citizen. He is charged under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 351(2) …

ANAND SHIVAJI SABALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Anand Shivaji Sabale applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 64(1), 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged rape. The FIR was lodged on 16 February 2026 for an incident that allegedly occurred on 9 February 2026, creating a delay that the applicant …

UTKARSH MARUTI PATIL AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Utkarsh Maruti Patil and others, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court. 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. The sole issue before the …

ALFAZ FIROZ MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Alfaz Firoz Mulla was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Islampur, in Sessions Case No. 14 of 2024 for an offence under Section 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine. He filed an interim application seeking …

PRATIK BHANUDAS MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Pratik Bhanudas More filed a criminal writ petition alleging that a report dated 21 October 2023 filed before the Special Court under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 had not been decided, thereby adversely affecting his employability and …

MADHUKAR MAHADEV PATILversusSANGLI ZILLA MADHYAWARTI SAHAKARI BANK LTD.

Rejected

Madhukar Mahadev Patil, a former bank employee, sought an extension of time to file a civil suit after his case in the Cooperative Court was dismissed and he was directed to approach the Civil Court within six weeks to avail the benefit of Section 14 of the Limitation Act. He claimed his old age and …

HEMANT YASHWANT RAORANEversusSUDHIR SUBHASH CHOUKEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

Hemant Yashwant Raorane filed Criminal Appeal No. 103 of 2014 before the Bombay High Court, but neither he nor his counsel appeared in person or via video conference. The State, through counsel Mr. Chandrakant D Mali, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran …

ANKUSH TUKARAM JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ankush Tukaram Jadhav, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, in connection with Crime No. 484/2023 of Pandharpur Gramin Police Station, registered for offences under Sections 302, 307 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, Sections 4/25 of the Arms …

SURAJ TATYARAM SAYYKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Suraj Tatyaram Sayykar applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged fraud under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 351(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(c), 66(d), 43 of the IT Act, 2000. The charge‑sheet attributes to him a limited role of providing his bank account for …

NATIONAL INTEGRATED MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONversusAJIT SHARAD KHOT AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard Criminal Appeal No. 107 of 2014 filed by the National Integrated Medical Association against Ajit Sharad Khot and others. Neither the appellant nor the appellant’s counsel appeared in person or via video conference. The State’s counsel, Ms. …

SHRI SHAMRAO MAHADEO PATILversusSHRI PANDURANG DNYANU LINGADE

Disposed Off

The appeal, originally filed in 2002, challenges a 1993 MACT award of Rs. 50,000 to the respondents. The appellant, Shamrao Mahadeo Patil, failed to appear in court on the scheduled date, neither in person nor via video conference, and his advocate was also absent. The court noted the absence of …

NAUFAL SHALIMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH P P AND AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Naufal Shalim, on behalf of M/s Freelance Fish Meal and Oil Pvt Ltd, sought the High Court's prior permission to lay a 583.46‑metre outfall pipeline within the 50‑metre mangrove buffer zone for discharging treated wastewater into the sea. The company had already obtained consent from …

ROHAN ALIAS SUNIL CHANDANSHIVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rohan alias Dingya Sunil Chandanshive, applied for bail in connection with FIR No. 0319 of 2023 for offences under IPC sections 302, 323, 504, 148, 149 and 34. The State and the complainant objected, contending that the applicant had failed to disclose several antecedents in the …

SUNIL VASANT JADHAV and ANR.versusMANGAL SAMBHAJI BHOSALE and ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellants, Suryakant and Sunil Jadhav, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award of Rs.3,00,000 plus interest in favor of the deceased’s widow and minor children, alleging liability for a 1997 road accident. The parties later reached an amicable settlement whereby the appellants would …

SUNIL VASANT JADHAV and ANR.versusMANGAL SAMBHAJI BHOSALE and ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicants, Sunil Vasant Jadhav and another, filed a civil application (FA No. 835 of 2004) after the disposal of First Appeal No. 354 of 2004. They contended that, since the appeal had been decided, there was nothing left to be pursued in the application. The court accepted this submission and …

DINESH MAHADEV KADAM AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Dinesh Mahadev Kadam and Minakshi Mahadev Kadam, were convicted by the Sessions Court of offences under Section 306 and Section 498‑A read with Section 34 of the IPC and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. While the conviction was under appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 126 of …

SHAHRUKH AYUB KURESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shahrukh Ayub Kureshi, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking a writ of certiorari to quash orders dated 20‑02‑2025 passed by respondent No.3 in a criminal matter. The petitioner alleged that the orders were illegal and requested a stay of their execution …

Appa Bhimrao RaksheversusShivaji Bapu Powar

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Appa Bhimrao Rakshe, filed a second appeal under Section 100 of the CPC challenging a district court judgment that had reversed a trial court decree granting an injunction in his 2015 suit. The appellate court had set aside the decree on two grounds: that the suit property was …

MOHAMMED KAYUM AKBAR ALI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Mohammed Kayum Akbar Ali Shaikh, was arrested in a narcotics case (Crime No. 52 of 2025) based primarily on a co‑accused's statement and alleged call‑detail records. He sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, contending that no contraband …

UDAYSINGH PINJU BABERIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Udaysingh, who has been incarcerated for 15 years, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons' order that required a cash surety of Rs.5,00,000 along with a personal bond of the same amount and two guarantors for regular parole on marriage …

VISHWANATH TAMMA MHAMANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Vishwanath Tamma Mhamane, sought quashing of FIR No.453/2024 alleging offences including rape, assault, intimidation, child marriage and offences under the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner forced the marriage of a minor and subjected her to violence. The …

ROHAN ALIAS ROHYA HANMANT MULIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rohan Mulik, filed an interim application under Section 389 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, seeking suspension of his sentence and bail pending the hearing of his appeal. The application was heard on 9 September 2026, and the applicant’s counsel requested an adjournment to …

AVINASH UDAY SHETEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Avinash Uday Shete filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking protection against arrest. The application was listed for hearing and the Court examined the material presented. After hearing, the Court indicated it was not inclined to entertain …

SURAJ HINDURAO KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Suraj Hindurao Kadam applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a suicide case (CR No.211 of 2026) where the deceased alleged that Kadam had given him a loan of Rs.5,00,000 and subsequently threatened and harassed him for repayment, also alleging possession of certain vehicles and a …

SANTOSH PRAKASH SURMUKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

Santosh Prakash Surmukh filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, challenging the State of Maharashtra's proceedings. The applicant was represented by counsel Rahul Dhaygude, Sujata B. Lohar, Suraj Bansode, and Tejas Kakade. The State was represented by P. …

ABHIJEET MARUTI PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Abhijeet Maruti Patil, filed a criminal bail application seeking release under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (corresponding to Section 439 of the CrPC) for offences under sections 103(1), 238, 311 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. 2023. While the matter was being heard, …

DEVENDRAPPA AADMAS PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Devendrappa Aadmas Pawar, accused of murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy under IPC sections 302, 307 and 120‑B read with 34, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The trial court had earlier rejected his bail, but the High Court …

PRAKASH ASHOK SONARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicants, Prakash Ashok Sonar and Nitin Shivanand Potdar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre‑arrest bail for alleged offences under several IPC sections (354, 354A, 354B, 452, 323, 506 read with 34) and Sections …

SUBHASH BALWANT KADAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Subhash Balwant Kadam, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh petition on the same …

SACHIN RUDRAPPA BALLOLLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sachin Rudrappa Ballolli, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail in a murder case (C.R. No.20/2023) under Sections 302 and 34 IPC. The State counsel cited an earlier High Court order (22 September 2025, Criminal Bail Application No.2864 of 2025) that …

PRANITA PATIL KADAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Dr. Pranita Patil Kadam filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. After the charge-sheet was filed against her, she sought permission to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh one. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Dheeraj Patil, argued that the filing of the charge-sheet rendered …

FAISAL ABDUL RAHIM SALARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Faisal Abdul Rahim Salar, filed a bail application in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case (Special Case No. 297 of 2025) arising from FIR No. 555 of 2025. The applicant sought release on bail pending trial. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Prasannakumar Joshi, …

Sheetal Hemant ManeversusHemant Prakash Mane

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, entertained a criminal revision filed by Sheetal Hemant Mane (applicant) challenging a Sessions Court order that had set aside a Judicial Magistrate’s interim custody award to the mother under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The …

KALYAN MAGAN BABARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Kalyan Magan Babar, a stamp vendor, was implicated in a land fraud case involving forged power of attorney documents used to transfer agricultural fields. The FIR charged him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Babar applied for anticipatory bail, arguing his role was …

BABURAO RAMCHANDRA PATILversusMARUTI BABAJI PATIL AND ANR.

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 132 of 2023, the appellant Baburao Ramchandra Patil sought transfer of the pending proceedings to a Sessions Court having jurisdiction, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320). The respondent State, …

The President Dhantara Social FoundationversusThe Administrative Officer

Disposed Off

The Presidents of Sankalpa Swayamrojgar Sahakari Sanstha and Dhantara Social Foundation filed writ petitions against the Administrative Officer, Primary Education Committee, Municipal Corporation, Kolhapur and others, seeking a court order directing Respondent No.3 to decide a representation they …

SUNITA VIJAYKUMAR MASKE AND ORS.versusDATTATRAY MAHADEV BANSODE

Disposed Off

Staff members of the Primary and Secondary Ashram School filed an interim application seeking to intervene in a writ petition concerning the retention of the charge of in‑charge Headmaster by the petitioner, Dattatray Mahadev Bansode. The applicants claimed they were the complainants in the …

PRADIP SAMBHAJI MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Pradip Sambhaji More, was arrested in connection with an alleged assault involving a knife that resulted in injuries to the complainant. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, along with several co‑accused, attacked the complainant, while the defence highlighted discrepancies …

SARIKA RAJENDRA SALUNKHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Sarika Rajendra Salunkhe, wife of the main accused in Crime No. 817 of 2023, sought anticipatory bail for alleged offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC. The High Court, noting the nature of the allegations and the applicant's cooperation with the investigating officer, …

PUNAM AVADHUT PAWAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Punam Avadhut Pawar and Ulhas Arun Gaikwad, sought anticipatory bail in a case where the deceased had committed suicide and a pen‑drive recovered from his house contained photographs and call records linking the applicants to the deceased. The prosecution alleged that the applicants …

KOMAL RAMCHANDRA DUMAL AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a show‑cause notice dated 29 November 2025 issued by the police officials proposing their externment under Section 59 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. They argued that the notice was issued without affording them a prior opportunity to be heard. The High Court examined …

SUNIL JAGGANATH CHAVAN AND ANR.versusSWAPNIL RAMESH GAIKWAD

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Sunil Jagganath Chavan and another, filed a Civil Revision Application challenging the order that rejected their amendment application. They subsequently sought the court's permission to withdraw the revision and to be allowed to initiate fresh proceedings contesting the same order. …

VISHAL VISHNU KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Vishal Vishnu Kamble filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking protection from arrest in a criminal case instituted by the State of Maharashtra. The primary issue was whether the court should grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the …

GOVIND HARISHCHANDRA MANCHEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Govind Harishchandra Manchekar, filed a civil appeal before the Bombay High Court. During the proceedings, the appellant's counsel submitted a praecipe stating that the appellant had died. The Court held that the death of the appellant caused the appeal to be abated. Consequently, the …

SOURABH DEEPAK JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sourabh Deepak Jadhav, filed a bail application seeking regular bail in connection with CR No. 999 of 2024. The State objected, citing an earlier order dated 19 September 2025 which required the applicant to file a fresh bail application before the trial court. The applicant’s counsel …

VAIBHAV GURUNATH PANGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Vaibhav Gurunath Pangule, was arrested in connection with the murder of Ayyub Hussain Sayyad and charged under Sections 103(1), 307, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after …

PRASHANT MARUTI PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Prashant Maruti Patil, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. The Court, after hearing, was not inclined to grant bail. Counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted …

PRANOT SHIVAJI DHANWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pranot Shivaji Dhanwade, filed a bail application seeking release on bail for offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Indian Arms Act, 1959. The State objected, stating that any renewal of bail must be made before the trial court. The applicant's …

RAVIRAJ SHRIRAM PAWARversusSHRADDHA RAVIRAJ PAWAR

Allowed

The Applicant filed an interim application seeking recall of an ex‑parte order dated 17‑04‑2026 and restoration of Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 374 of 2025 for a merits hearing, alleging that his advocate’s absence was a bona‑fide mistake. The Court examined the claim and also considered a …

HRISHIKESH ASHOK BARTAKKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Hrishikesh Ashok Bartakke, filed an interim application seeking modification of bail condition 8(c) which required him to report to the investigating officer on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. The bail order dated 26‑09‑2023 was issued in Bail Application No. 1096 of 2023, …

Ananda @ ANANDRAO BABURAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Ananda @ Anandrao Baburao Jadhav was arrested in connection with a loan fraud case involving alleged forged warehouse receipts and the transfer of most of the loan amount to a co‑accused. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, had deep community ties, and was willing to deposit …

SHITAL VAIBHAV MAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shital Vaibhav Magar, filed a criminal bail application (No. 513 of 2026) seeking release on bail in connection with FIR No. 241 of 2023. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the bail application, reserving the right to file a fresh application …

X.Y.Z.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Dismissed

The appellant, a 43‑year‑old businessman, appealed the trial court’s acquittal of three accused under Sections 354(A), 452, 504, 506 r/w 34 of the IPC and Section 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging that the victim was a minor of 16 years and that the accused’s act of holding her hand constituted an …

HARISH RAMESH KHARATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Harish Ramesh Kharat, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for charges of assault under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he, together with his mother and sister, assaulted his …

AKSHAY BABASO CHOUGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Akshay Babaso Chougale, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking protection from arrest in a criminal case instituted by the State of Maharashtra. The learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, requested permission to …

BABASO SADASHIV EKSHINGEversusSOU. VAISHALI BABSO EKSHINGE

Dismissed

The appellant, Babaso Sadashiv Ekshinge, filed an appeal in the Family Court concerning a matrimonial dispute. A mediation report dated 19 December 2025 indicated a successful mediation and the matter was slated for filing consent terms. However, the appellant’s counsel reported that the appellant …

YUVRAJ SHIVAJI GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed by Yuvraj Shivaji Gaikwad, accused of murder and conspiracy (IPC §§302, 120(b) r/w 34) under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution had examined four witnesses and indicated that nine …

ANITA DASHARATH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Anita Dasharath Jadhav, accused No.5 in Crime No. 940 of 2024, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under multiple IPC sections and Section 66C of the IT Act. The applicant argued that co‑accused Kashmira Sandip Pawar (Accused No.1) and …

MEHABOOB ISMAIL UKALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mehaboob Ismail Ukali, filed a criminal bail application. His counsel, Gaurav Kalekar, argued that the antecedents required under the Supreme Court's decision in Zeba Khan v. State of U.P. were not disclosed, and therefore sought permission to withdraw the current application and file …

MARUTI SHIVAPPA BELAJversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Maruti Shivappa Belaj, filed a bail application in the High Court concerning a criminal case (FIR No. 156 of 2024) pending before the Additional Sessions Judge, Gadhinglaj. The prosecution had examined five witnesses and indicated it would examine nine more within nine months, after …

PRATIK BHANUDAS MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

In an interim application filed on 24 September 2026, Amicus Curiae Mr. Shrikrishna R. Ganbavale sought correction of his name as it appeared erroneously in the order dated 21 September 2026. The order mistakenly recorded his name as “Mr. Shrikant Ganbavale” in the appearance column and in …

GANESH HARIBHAU HOLversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ganesh Haribhau Hol, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 2316 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. During the hearing, the Court indicated it was not inclined to grant the relief sought at that stage. On the applicant’s counsel’s request, the Court permitted …

RAJESH ARJUN GAWALIversusJYOTI RAJESH GAWALI

Dismissed

The petitioner, Rajesh Arjun Gawali, challenged a common order dated 06.02.2025 that was based on a settlement document (Exhibit 73) which he alleged was fraudulently obtained by suppressing paragraph 9. He claimed the order imposed an arbitrary liability and threatened action against the lawyer who …

AMBADAS LAXMAN GAVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS..

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ambadas Laxman Gavade, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his substantive sentence and release on bail pending the hearing of his criminal appeal. The application was filed before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, under Criminal Appeal No. 18 of 2026. …

AKBAR IBRAHIM SHAIKHversusDAGDU HASAN MULANI

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking to have the legal heirs of the deceased appellant No.1‑D placed on the court record. The court was asked to recognize the heirs, already identified as appellant Nos.1‑E and 1‑F, as parties to the appeal. The applicant's counsel, Mohsin I. Khan with …

MAHESH JALINDAR SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mahesh Jalindar Shinde, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing, the Court expressed reluctance to grant the relief sought. The applicant's counsel then sought and obtained permission to withdraw the application. The Court accepted the withdrawal …

TUSHAR ALIAS ANIKET SHAMRAO KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Tushar Kamble, was charged in a murder case (Crime No. 255 of 2024) for allegedly taking a contract to kill Girish Pillai and involving juveniles. The prosecution alleged his involvement and presented witness statements, while the defence highlighted inconsistencies between police …

RAMESH GENU SONAWANE AND ORSversusBAHIRU BHANUDAS GAVALI AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicants, Ramesh Genu Sonawane and others, filed a civil revision application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. During the proceedings, counsel for the applicants submitted that the revision application had become infructuous. The bench, after considering the submission, …

AKSHAY DILIP KADALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit Bench) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Akshay Dilip Kadale under FIR No. 0286 of 2026, which alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, 2012. The applicant, a 29‑year‑old labourer with no prior criminal …

KAPIL BHAGWAN PATALEversusSTATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Kapil Bhagwan Patale applied for bail in connection with FIR No. 259/2025 alleging offences under sections 103(1), 238, 311, 61(2) r/w 3(5) of the Bombay Police Act, which correspond to IPC sections 302, 201, 397, 120B r/w 34. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Ramanik Pawar, informed the court that the …

DEEPLAXMI NAGARI SAHAKARI PAT SANSTHA LTD.versusVAISHALI ARUN REBINAL AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Deeplaxmi Nagari Sahakari Pat Sanstha Ltd filed a civil revision (No. 92 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash the judgment and order dated 27-04-2026 passed by the 7th Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Satara in Regular Civil Suit No. 68 of 2026. The applicant, through counsel, later …

SHAHAJI LALA PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Shahaji Lala Pawar, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 45‑day delay in filing an appeal against his conviction. The High Court issued notice to the respondents on 9 July 2026 and heard arguments from both sides. The applicant was represented by Mr. Ishaan Kapse, …

JAYMALA NAVALKISHOR DIDIversusBALWANT SHRIRANG DEVKAR

Dismissed

The petitioner challenged a trial court order refusing to condone a delay of over three years in filing an application to set aside an ex parte decree in a suit for specific performance of a land sale contract. She claimed the delay was due to her husband’s terminal illness, her own health issues, …

PRAMOD RAMCHANDRA POWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Pramod Ramchandra Powar, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail for offences under Sections 178, 179, 180 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in Crime No. 164 of 2025. The trial court had earlier …

AASHITOSH ANIL JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Aashitosh Anil Jadhav, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 21‑day delay in filing an appeal against his conviction. The State of Maharashtra and the victim (Respondent No.2) opposed the condonation. The Court examined the reasons for the delay as set out in the …

VIJAY BABURAO WAGHMALE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 25‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against a conviction order dated 23 March 2026. The learned counsel for the appellants argued that the delay was justified, while the respondent's counsel waived service of notice. The court …

MOHAN ANANDRAO CHAVANversusSHILVANT KRUSHNAJI CHAVAN AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard a criminal revision application filed by Mohan Anandrao Chavan seeking relief from a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Both parties presented a settlement agreement (Exh. X) which the court accepted. On the basis …

PRAKASH GANPAT HARCHILKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prakash Ganpat Harchilkar, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court seeking release on charges of murder, kidnapping and abetment under IPC sections 302, 397 and 201. The State objected, citing a prior order that bail must be applied for before the trial court. The …

SUKANT GAJANAN SAWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sukant Gajanan Sawant, filed a criminal bail application (No. 540 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court seeking liberty to withdraw the application and re‑file it before the trial court, invoking a prior order dated 15 September 2025. The applicant's counsel, Ms. Sanjana Desai, …

BHAUSO APPASO DUBALversusVIJAYSINH NETAJIRAO DUBAL

Rejected

The applicant filed a criminal revision under Sections 442 and 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, challenging the dismissal of his appeal and the confirmation of his acquittal in a 2008 criminal case. The trial court and the Additional Sessions Judge had acquitted the applicant, …

TATYASAHEB SHANKARRAO JAGTAPversusPHOENIX ARC PVT. LTD. AND ORS.

The petitioner, Tatyasaheb Shankarrao Jagtap, filed a writ petition challenging a physical possession order dated 10 June 2026 issued under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and the record showed that the order had been fully executed with possession …

IQBAL SUBHEDAR SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Iqbal Subhedar Shaikh, sought regular bail in a case involving cheating, forgery, and alleged rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that the rape allegation was added four days after the FIR, suggesting falsity, and argued that he has no criminal record and is a …

M/S. ARATI COMPANYversusRAIS BAGWAN AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, M/s. Arati Company, and its counsel were absent when the matter was called. The State’s counsel, Mr. S. H. Yadav, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the proceedings should be before a Sessions Court …

DILIP BABURAO HAVNURKARversusSANJAY @ GAURISHANKAR SIDRAM AKKALKOTE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Dilip Baburao Havnurkar, filed a criminal appeal challenging the jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court in a pending criminal matter. Both parties cited the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the case should be …

AJIT DASHRATH ROKADE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. After the charge-sheet was filed, the petitioners, through counsel, requested to withdraw the petition and sought permission to file a fresh petition incorporating the charge-sheet. The Court considered …

ANIKET ABA SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Aniket Aba Shinde, filed a criminal bail application and attached a charge‑sheet that incorrectly cited RCC No.352 of 2026. The applicant’s counsel, Shardul Diwan, later informed the court that the correct registration number is RCC No.371 of 2026, corresponding to Crime No.146 of …

BALU BABU PAWARversusBHASKAR ANANDRAO JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Balu Babu Pawar, filed an application seeking leave to appeal an order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in M/s. Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), the applicant requested that the …

OMKAR PANDURANG ZAMBREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered the bail application of Omkar Pandurang Zambre, who was arrested in connection with FIR No. 0098 of 2026 for offences under Sections 109, 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated as part of a …

KUNAL KRISHNA KUMBHARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Kunal Krishna Kumbhar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under Sections 137(2), 103(1), 140(1) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to the alleged murder of a schoolgirl. The prosecution’s case relied …

VASANT RAJARAM PATANKAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Petitioners filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 477 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw and disposed of the petition as …

CHAVGONDA ANNA PATILversusDR. PRAKASH GIRDHARLAL KESHWANI AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Chavgonda Anna Patil filed a criminal writ petition (No. 1125 of 2020) in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash two lower court judgments dated 11 September 2019 and 29 November 2017. The petition alleged illegality and impropriety in those judgments and requested the court to set them …

SAKHRABAI SHIVAJI MALLAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellants, Sakhrabai Shivaji Mallav and Anita Vijay Bhoi, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur, for murder, attempted murder, robbery, and offences of criminal intimidation and threat under Sections 302, 307, 452, 504 and 506 r/w Section 34 of the IPC, based largely on dying …

AMIR @ A. HAMID NAZIR MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

The appellant, Amir @ A. Hamid Nazir Mulla, was convicted along with two co‑accused for offences under Sections 307, 326, 324, 201, 34 and 120‑B of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment of at least 30 years plus fines. He filed a second interim application seeking suspension of …

RAHUL ARUN MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellant, Rahul Arun Mane, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Crime No. 0428 of 2025) where he was alleged to have assisted a co‑accused in disposing of the victim’s body. The trial court had dismissed his bail application, but the appellant argued that his role was limited to …

SURENDRA DATTU MANEversusTHE PRINCIPAL - M.H.SHINDE COLLEGE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a husband and wife employed as lecturers, alleged that they were forced to submit undated resignation letters under duress and were subsequently terminated. They claimed the resignations were involuntary and that the Tribunal failed to allow them to lead evidence, violating natural …

ANIKET ALIAS SANI SHRINIVAS SONTAKKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Aniket alias Sani Shrinivas Sontakke, filed a criminal bail application in the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. The State counsel informed the Court that the investigation in Crime No.311 of 2026 was complete and a charge-sheet would be filed by 24 August 2026. On this …

ANANTRAO GANPARTRAO 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 …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHRI SOMANNA S. PATIL AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a civil revision seeking to set aside an order of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Pandharpur, which awarded a modest sum of Rs.15,787.12 to the respondents. The revision challenged the award on the ground that the amount was meagre. The High Court, relying on its …

ALTAF BALEKHAN BAIRAGADASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Altaf Balekhan Bairagadas applied for bail in connection with a case registered at Shiroli MIDC Police Station (Crime Reg. No. 132/2026). While the bail application was pending, the charge sheet was filed, prompting his counsel to seek withdrawal of the bail application and to file a fresh one …

Gangadhar Yashwant PawarversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Gangadhar Yashwant Pawar, accused No.6 in a case involving murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault offences under the IPC. The prosecution alleged …

SUJALKUMAR ADHIKRAO MALIversusNAYAN SUJALKUMAR MALI

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sujalkumar Adhikrao Mali, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The petitioner later sought leave to withdraw the petition. The sole issue before the court was whether it could permit the withdrawal of the pending writ petition. The court, …

DYANOBA NAMDEV JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The complainant, Dyanoba Namdev Jadahv, filed an interim application seeking to intervene in Criminal Bail Application No.443 of 2026, which concerns the original accused Ankush Tukaram Jadhav. The accused's counsel and the State's counsel did not oppose the intervention. The court examined whether …

DATTA BALASO GODSEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Datta Balaso Godse, filed a bail application in CR No.361 of 2023 for alleged offences registered at Atpadi Police Station, Sangli. The applicant’s counsel admitted that the mandatory affidavit disclosing antecedents, as required by the Supreme Court’s decision in Zeba Khan v. State …

CHANDARANI GORAKH KASPATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Chandarani Gorakh Kaspate, a woman, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (No.27/2026) alleged she assaulted an informant with a stone, while a counter‑FIR (No.28/2026) also implicated another accused. The applicant highlighted that the principal alleged offender was a co‑accused, Lalita …

NAMRATA VIJAYKUMAR KHOTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Dr. Namrata Vijaykumar Khot applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 363 of 2024, charged under IPC sections 406, 420, and r/w 34, and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999. An interim bail had been granted earlier, and the applicant cooperated …

PANDHARINATH VIDYADHAR AMBERKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pandharinath Vidyadhar Amberkar, filed a bail application which had earlier been rejected by the High Court on merits. The applicant's counsel argued that there was a change in circumstances because the four prosecution witnesses did not support the case, a ground not raised before …

RUTIK ALIAS BANTY DEVANAND LONDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Rutik alias Banty Devanand Londhe, accused No.2 in Crime No. 222 of 2021 (a Special MCOCA case), sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The charges included IPC sections 392, 394, 120(B) read with 34, Arms Act section 3(25) and MCOCA …

SHALINI SURESH CHAVAN AND ANR.versusDIGAMBER PANDURANG CHAVAN AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicants, Shalini Suresh Chavan & Anr., filed a civil revision seeking to quash a judgment dated 24.03.2026 passed by the Civil Judge (SD) Solapur in Suit No. 695 of 2018. During the hearing, the applicants' counsel requested a pass‑over to obtain further instructions and subsequently sought …

PARMESHWAR ALIAS DEWA NANASO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Parmeshwar alias Dewa Nanaso Jadhav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, alleging offences under sections 109, 3(5), 61(2), 238 of BNS and section 3(25) of the Arms Act. The bail application was intertwined with a …

SADIQ JOHN PETERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sadiq John Peter, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, despite an earlier order directing that any further bail request be made before the trial court. The State opposed the application, arguing that the applicant should have filed a fresh …

MARUTI RAMCHANDRA KOLAPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder, filed a successive interim application seeking suspension of his sentence on the ground of long incarceration, having been in custody for over nine years. The first application for suspension was rejected, but the court …

SHUBHAM RAJENDRA WAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shubham Rajendra Ware, filed Bail Application No. 592 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application on the ground that the charge‑sheet had already been filed. The court considered whether the applicant …

SANGRAM ANILKUMAR SHETEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Sangram Anilkumar Shete filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The applicant was represented by Mr. Sailesh Chavan, Ms. Ankita Chindage, and Mr. Shrikant Panhale. After hearing, the counsel for the applicant sought the court's permission to withdraw the …

KISHOR BALASO MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Kishor Balaso Mane under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He was accused in Crime No. 765 of 2025 of offences including Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he demanded Rs. 5,00,000 from his …

MR. GANESH SHANKAR PADWALversusIFFCO TOKYO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Allowed

The applicant, Mr. Ganesh Shankar Padwal, filed an interim application seeking withdrawal of Rs.41,373 deposited by the respondent insurance company in the appeal. The court noted that the deposit was made and the respondent had been duly served with notice. The applicant’s counsel submitted an …

UDAY MADHUKAR SHINDEversusJANATA SAHKARI BANK LTD. PUNE AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Uday Madhukar Shinde filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to quash an order dated 3 January 2023 passed by Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act. The petitioner argued that the order was illegal and sought relief from the High Court. The Court observed that …

VAIBHAV MAYEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioner, Vaibhur Mayekar, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 17 April 2026 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Kudal, in an externment proceeding. He sought to quash the order and obtain a stay, alleging that his appeal filed under Section 60 of the Maharashtra Police Act, …

TAIJIB SALIM MULANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

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

APPASAHEB KRISHNA SURYAWANSHIversusSITARAM TATOBA JADHAV AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Appasaheb Krishna Suryawanshi, filed an interim application in the High Court of Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, seeking permission to withdraw the pending application and to file a fresh one. The respondent side, Sitaram Tatoba Jadhav & Ors., did not appear or present any counsel. …