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Judgments of 2026

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PRANJAL SHARADCHANDRA PHADNISversusTHE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pranjal Sharadchandra Phadnis, sought interim bail on medical grounds in connection with FIR No. 314 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 420, 406, 409, 417, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The court examined the medical certificate and the unavailability of required …

PRATAPRAO BABASAHEB PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The informant, Prataprao Babasaheb Patil, filed an interim application seeking to intervene in the anticipatory bail application of Namrata Vijaykumar Khot. The Court noted that the informant’s complaint led to the registration of Crime No.363 of 2024, and therefore allowed his intervention. The …

AJIT NARAYAN DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Ajit Narayan Deshmukh filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking issuance of a passport, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a ten‑year passport, and permission to travel abroad. The petition was filed under criminal appellate jurisdiction before a single judge, Justice Ashwin …

RAHUL VILAS JAGTAP AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants were arrested in connection with a fatal accident that occurred while the deceased was taking measurements inside a well being excavated by the accused. The prosecution alleged negligence in permitting the deceased to enter the well, while the defence argued that the deceased was …

SNEHAL SANKET PATILversusSANKET BABURAO PATIL

Disposed Off

The applicant, a wife, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of a family court petition from Sangli to the Senior Division Civil Court in Kolhapur, citing inability to bear conveyance costs. The respondent agreed to bear those costs …

SWATI SANJAY PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, sister‑in‑law of Respondent No. 2, filed a writ petition invoking the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code to quash FIR No. 528/2022 registered for alleged dowry‑related offences under Sections 323, 34, 498‑A, 504 and 506 of the …

MALLINATH S/O. TAMANAPPA CHAMARGOALversusNIRMALA W/O HARIDAS MANE AND ANR

Abated

The applicant, Mallinath, filed an application for leave to appeal a 2017 judgment of the Sessions Judge, Solapur, and a related criminal appeal. While the application was pending, the sole applicant/appellant died, as informed by his counsel. Both parties agreed that the death of the sole appellant …

VASIM ALIAS MASI LIYAKAT JAMADARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Vasim Alias Masi Liyakat Jamadar, sought to withdraw his pending bail application (No. 752 of 2026) after having been granted liberty to renew his bail request by an earlier order dated 17.12.2025. He filed the present application instead of a fresh one before the trial court and …

PRASANNA GAJANAN PATWARDHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Prasanna Gajanan Patwardhan, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. The Court, after hearing, expressed its disinclination to entertain the petition. The petitioner's counsel then sought …

SIKANDAR HUSEN MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

Sikandar Husen Mulla, the sole accused in a murder case (IPC 302) registered as Crime No.513 of 2021, had been in judicial custody for over 4 years 11 months without any witness examination or trial commencement. He filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

MANGESH SHRIKANT KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Mangesh Shrikant Kamble applied for bail in Criminal Revision No.568 of 2024. While the bail application was pending, the investigation concluded and a charge-sheet was filed. The applicant, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the bail application and instead file a fresh bail petition …

YOGESH HANUMANT MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yogesh Hanumant More, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay seeking release in connection with FIR No. 654 of 2026, alleging offences under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003. While the bail …

BHIMRAO RAMU MAGDUMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bhimrao Ramu Magdum, filed an interim application seeking temporary bail on medical grounds, citing diabetes, severe toothache, and the need for artificial dentures at J.J. Hospital in Mumbai. The respondent's counsel acknowledged that the required treatment is unavailable in Kolhapur …

AAYUSH ANIL AVEREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Aayush Anil Avere, a 24‑year‑old, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with offences alleged under that Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The FIR alleged that the applicant had a …

SARFRAJ SHARIF TAMBOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sarfraz Sharif Tamboli, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 0366 of 2026 for alleged possession of Gutkha, a banned item in Maharashtra. The charges include offences under Sections 223, …

AKASH ALIAS AKSHAY ALIAS ROCKY ASHOK BHALEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The appellant, Akash alias Akshay alias Rocky Ashok Bhalekar, was convicted along with co-accused for the murder of Laxmibai under Sections 302, 201 and 120(b) read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment and other terms. He filed an interim application …

RANGRAO KRISHNA PATIL and ORS.versusSHRI.GULAB GHANSHYAM SOLASE and ORS.

ABATED

The appeal, originally filed in 2002, was listed for final hearing in October 2026. The appellants' counsel informed the court that both appellants had died during the pendency of the appeal and that no legal representatives could be contacted. The respondent's counsel argued that, given the death …

AJIT BALASO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS 2023 by Ajit Balaso Patil, accused of murder and attempted murder under Sections 302 and 307 IPC. The accused had been in custody since September 2018, with the trial still pending and only eight …

BALASO DHONDIBA JANKARversusBHUPAL DHONDIBA JANKAR AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Balaso Dhondiba Jankar, filed a writ petition challenging the trial court's order dated 10 June 2026 that rejected his application to amend the plaint in a partition suit (R.C.S. No.283 of 2006). The amendment sought to incorporate a challenge to a compromise decree passed in an …

GANESH BIBHISHAN YEDAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Ganesh Bibhishan Yedage applied for bail in connection with FIR No. 654 of 2026, alleging offences under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003. While the bail application was pending, the charge‑sheet in the case was filed, prompting …

SACHIN SUHASRAO LINGRASversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sachin Suhasrao Lingras, filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash an order dated 30/07/2024 passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Gargoti, in Summary Criminal Case No.74 of 2017, and to stay the proceedings. The petition also requested interim reliefs. Subsequently, …

RAOSAHEB NANASAHEB RUPNAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The Intervener, Raosaheb Nanasaheb Rupnawar, who is the complainant in Crime No. 137 of 2026, filed an interim application seeking to intervene in Bail Application No. 658 of 2026 filed by Anil @ Anandrao Hanumant Rupnawar. The Applicant’s counsel and the State’s counsel did not oppose the request. …

RAKESH JALINDAR SABLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rakesh Jalindar Sable, filed an interim application seeking recall and setting aside of the order dated 9 July 2026 that dismissed his writ petition for non‑prosecution. He contended that the application was filed within the prescribed limitation period. The Court examined the nature …

PRAVIN MANIK CHOUGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pravin Manik Chougule, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 629 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel, sought leave to withdraw the writ petition and requested liberty to file an appropriate proceeding. The Court …

SAHIL SANTOSH SAYEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mr. Sahil Santosh Sayekar, filed a criminal bail application (No. 771 of 2026) seeking regular bail in connection with Crime No. 242 of 2026. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet in the underlying case was filed, prompting the applicant's counsel to request …

MOHAMMAD SARFRAJ BHAUDDIN KHAWAJAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Mohammad Sarfraj Bhauddin Khawaja challenged an externment order dated 25 May 2026 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Sawantwadi, by filing a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking its quash. The State opposed the petition, invoking the Supreme Court’s decision …

SAJIDA USMAN GANI BAGWANversusSAYYADKHAN PATANKHAN and ORS.

Allowed

The appellant, a 16‑year‑old basketball player, was injured in a road accident caused by the negligent driver of a truck. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded her Rs. 75,000 as compensation, which she appealed as inadequate. The appeal focused on the proper quantum of compensation, given her …

AVINASH GOPICHAND KHEDEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Avinash Gopichand Khedekar was arrested on suspicion of involvement in an explosion caused by hand‑grenades while bamboo cutting in Ratnagiri. The prosecution alleged that grenades were planted for hunting, but no material linked the applicant to the planting or the explosion. The applicant filed a …

RAGHUNATH TUKARAM PTIL AND ANR.versusRAMCHANDRA DNYANU PATIL (DAULU)

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking the appointment of a commissioner for local inspection under Order VI Rule 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure at the pre‑trial stage. They argued that such appointment was essential given the facts. The Court noted that the application under Order XXVI …

RAJUBAI BIBHISHAN SALGUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Mrs. Rajubai Bibhishan Salgude applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 0219 of 2026) involving alleged assault on an informant and his mother. The offences alleged are under Sections 191(3), 191(2), 190, …

NOORUDIN VELSI JIVANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Noorudin Velsi Jivani, filed a criminal writ petition challenging his alleged non-impleading as an accused in the FIR and charge-sheet. During hearing, the petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the petitioner was indeed not named as an accused and expressed a desire to …

ANANDA MAHADU PARMALE DECS THR LRSversusMANGAL MANOHAR PARMALE

Allowed

The appellant, Ananda Mahadu Parmale, filed an interim application to record the legal heirs of two deceased appellants in a second appeal. The application was filed after a delay, and the respondent, Mangal Manohar Parmale, expressed no objection to its admission. The court considered whether …

AHMED RAZA ALIAS ALAM ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

Ahmed Raza, an 18‑year‑old, was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly expressing love and following a 14‑year‑old girl. The trial court denied his …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD.versusMAHADEV SADASHIV KADAM and ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., appeared before the National Lok Adalat in the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, and, through its administrative officer, declared that it did not wish to prosecute the appeal. The Lok Adalat, upon receiving this statement, granted permission …

MANISH RAMVILAS NAGORIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Manish Ramvilas Nagori applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a case involving possession of live cartridges and 865 grams of mephedrone, offences punishable under the Arms Act, 1959 and the NDPS Act, 1985. The trial court had rejected his bail, …

AJAY DHANAJI BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ajay Dhanaji Bhosale, filed a bail application in a Special POCSO case involving offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought …

ARJUN AMAR DALVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Arjun Amar Dalvi, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail in a case involving alleged manufacturing of counterfeit currency (Sections 178, 179, 180, 181 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

DATTATRAY CHANDRAKANT POREversusSUREKHA DATTATRAY PORE AND ANR.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Dattatray Chandrakant Pore, filed a criminal writ petition challenging an unspecified matter. The petitioner and his counsel failed to appear in court on multiple dates, including 3rd September, 15th September, and 21st September 2026, despite being listed for hearing. The respondent …

SAMARTH BHARAT PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Samarth Bharat Pawar, sought to withdraw his criminal bail application (No. 776 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, after having been granted liberty to move the trial court if circumstances changed. The respondent State of Maharashtra did not oppose the withdrawal. …

SAGAR ALIAS AKASH SANDIP SABALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar alias Akash Sandip Sabale, an employee of Mauli Finance Pvt. Ltd., faced charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014 for allegedly threatening a loan borrower to recover a debt. He filed an …

PRATIK RAJU DAVAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Pratik Raju Davare filed Anticipatory Bail Application No.450 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. His counsel, Mr. Basit Mulla, sought unconditional withdrawal of the application. The State’s counsel, Mr. S. S. Chaudhari, did not oppose the request. The Court, after noting the …

ANNASAHEB BAPUSAHEB CHOUGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The original complainant sought to intervene in Bail Application No. 740 of 2026 by filing Interim Application No. 490 of 2026. The intervenor's counsel, Mr. Gautam Pawar, requested permission for the complainant to be added as an intervenor, and both the applicant's and the State's counsel did not …

AKSHAY RAMCHANDRA SAPTALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Ramchandra Saptale, sought anticipatory bail in Crime No.849 of 2023, which involved offences under Sections 354, 354A, 354D, 506 (read with 34) of the IPC and Sections 8, 9 and 12 of the POCSO Act. He was accused as No.2 among three accused and had already been granted interim …

ANANT RAMCHANDRA KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Anant Ramchandra Kadam, filed Interim Application No. 495 of 2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 187 of 2018. Counsel for the applicant sought the Court's permission to withdraw that interim application, stating that the main criminal appeal could now be taken up for final hearing. The High …

MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATIONversusDR. UDHAV VAMAN PARANJPE

Dismissed

The appellant, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, appealed against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs.2,00,000 to Dr. Udhav Vaman Paranjpe for a 30% disability arising from a road accident involving a state transport bus. The appellant argued that the accident was caused by …

BALU SINNAPPA WAGHMODEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The original complainant in Criminal Revision No. 447 of 2025 sought to intervene in Bail Application No. 426 of 2026. The complainant’s counsel, Mr. Shankar Katkar, filed an interim application (No. 522 of 2026) requesting permission to be added as an intervenor. The State’s counsel, Mr. N. B. …

YOGESH BAJIRAO MADANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Yogesh Bajirao Madane, accused in Crime No. 41 of 2021 for offences under IPC Section 395 and MCOC Act Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2) and 3(4), had been in custody for over five years. Two co‑accused in the same case had earlier been released on bail by this Court. The applicant sought regular bail on the …

SOMNATH JAYSING KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Somnath Jaysing Kadam, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 685 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The Court, after hearing the petitioner's counsel, expressed its disinclination to entertain the petition. The petitioner then sought leave to withdraw the petition, …

GEETA SHANKAR PADULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Geeta Shankar Padule was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Barshi, for murder under Section 302 IPC and for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC, receiving a life term and a three‑year term to run concurrently. She filed an interim application seeking suspension of the …

BHARAT ALIAS MADHU RANGRAO DHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Bharat alias Madhu Rangrao Dhane, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for offences under Sections 103(1) and 238, pending before the Additional Sessions Judge, Satara. The prosecution expressed apprehension that the applicant might threaten material …

SHIVAJI BAPURAO JAGTAP AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Shivaji Bapurao Jagtap and others, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking leave to withdraw the petition and initiate appropriate proceedings before the trial court. The petition raised the procedural question of whether a party may be permitted to …

SATISH DADA BAJABALKARversusJANABAI SATISH BAJABALKAR AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Satish Dada Bajabalkar filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash an order of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Pandharpur. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. Sachin Bhavar, requested a passover to take instructions and subsequently sought leave to withdraw the …

PRATIK DATTATRAY MULIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pratik Dattatray Mulik, filed a bail application seeking release on bail for offences under several sections of the BNS. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Aditya Raktade, requested a passover to take instructions and subsequently sought leave to withdraw the bail application with the …

PRADIP DATTATRAY MULIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pradip Dattatray Mulik, filed a bail application seeking release on bail for offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. His counsel, Mr. Aditya Raktade, requested permission to withdraw the application and to file a fresh bail application before the trial …

MANGAL MOHAN JAGTAPversusKUSUM @ BALUTAI MOHAN JAGTAP AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Mangal Mohan Jagtap filed a writ petition challenging actions of the respondents. The petitioner sought relief from the High Court. The Court expressed disinclination to grant the relief. On counsel's request, the petitioner withdrew the writ petition. The Court disposed of the petition as withdrawn …

SAMARSENJIT ALIAS TIPU PRAMOD GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The applicant, Samarsenjit Gaikwad, was charged with multiple serious offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1932. After five prior bail applications were rejected, he filed a sixth bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

YUVRAJ BABA RUPNAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR,

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yuvraj Baba Rupnawar, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking relief from multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Arms Act 1929. After hearing, the applicant's learned counsel, Mr. Shivaji Kokare, requested permission to withdraw the application. The …

SHANKAR POPAT SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shankar Popat Shinde, a 21‑year‑old, filed a criminal bail application (No. 791 of 2026) seeking release on regular bail in connection with CR No. 238 of 2025. His counsel, Kunal V. Patil, requested permission to withdraw the present bail application and to file a fresh bail …

MILIND JANARDAN BANAPversusBHAGYASHREE MILIND BANAP AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Milind Janardan Banap filed a civil writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking relief against Bhagyashree Milind Banap and others. The petitioner, through counsel, requested that the civil writ petition be converted into a criminal writ petition. The primary issue before the …

PALLAVI SATISH MHAMUNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Pallavi Satish Mhamuni, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a fraud case (Crime No. 0620 of 2025) involving alleged promises of forest department jobs in exchange for money. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and …

DR JASMIN IAS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Court considered an interim application filed by Dr. Jasmin, IAS, seeking a four‑week extension to comply with an order dated 11 March 2026 in Writ Petition No. 8186 of 2023, which required reinstatement and payment of back‑wages. The State Government indicated that certain administrative …

VIJAY GORAKH MOHITE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition seeking a writ to quash a Domestic Violence Act application (D.V. Application No.09 of 2026) filed before the JMFC, Mhaswas under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel …

AKSHAY NANASO MHARNURversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, a farmer, owned a white Hyundai Creta (Reg. No. MH-09-CV-6699) that was seized in connection with Crime No. 197 of 2026. He filed a writ petition seeking quash of the lower court orders authorising the seizure and requesting release of the vehicle upon furnishing an indemnity bond. …

SUREKHA PRAKASH WAGHMARE AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

The Applicants sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a murder case (Crime No. 0319 of 2026) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that the deceased Mukund was first run over by a …

SWAYAM MAYAPPA PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Swayam Mayappa Padalkar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release on bail for alleged offences under Sections 310(2), 115(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State argued that the …

SANGITA MANIKRAO GHABAK AND ORS.versusTHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Allowed

The applicants, including the mother of a deceased, sought the withdrawal of Rs.1,00,03,073 deposited by the National Insurance Company as compensation. The insurer argued that the appeal before the tribunal was on the quantum of award and that releasing the full amount would jeopardize recovery if …

ABDULLATIF AMIRODDIN MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Abdullatif Amiroddin Mujawar, filed a second anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with FIR No. 0621 of 2024 alleging offences under IPC Sections 409 and 420. The first anticipatory bail application had been …

PRATIK DILIP KALE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Pratik Kale and his father Dilip Sitaram Kale, filed an anticipatory bail application in Crime No. 153 of 2026 for alleged violations of the Essential Commodities Act, Insecticides Act, Fertilizer Control Order, Insecticides Rules and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Pratik Kale withdrew …

ROHIT ANANDA SHINDEversusZURICH KOTAK GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (INDIA) LTD.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rohit Ananda Shinde, sought to withdraw the full award of Rs. 19,36,531 granted in his insurance claim against Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company. He argued that he was healthy at the time of the accident, suffered a functional disability of 36%, and needed the money due to loss …

SHILADEVI VILAS KAMBLE AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who are the in‑laws of the complainant, filed two criminal writ petitions invoking the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita to quash an FIR and charge‑sheet filed under Section 85 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged …

SHAMSAHD RIYASAT AHMADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shamsahd Riyasat Ahmad, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 460 of 2026) seeking release if arrested in connection with CR No. 37 of 2024 registered at Devgad Police Station, Pune. The matter was listed before the Hon'ble High Court, Bombay, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur, and after …

RAJESH NARSINGA PANDAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rajesh Narsinga Pandav, sought anticipatory bail in a case involving offences under Sections 123, 274, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The State opposed the application on the ground that a non‑bailable warrant was …

GANESH PRAKASH SAWANT AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The complainant in C.R. No. 721 of 2025 sought to intervene in Bail Application No. 473 of 2026. The intervenors, represented by Mr. Kuldeep Nikam, filed an interim application (No. 500 of 2026) for permission to intervene. The respondent State’s counsel, Mr. S. S. Chaudhari, did not oppose the …

Khanderav Shankar VhanmaneversusThe State of Maharashtra

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Khanderav Shankar Vhanmane, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking release on bail if arrested in connection with a criminal case (C.R. No.585 of 2026) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

SURENDRA VITTHAL ZAREGAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Surendra Vitthal Zaregaonkar filed an anticipatory bail application seeking relief for alleged offences under Sections 3(5), 316(2), 318(4) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant’s counsel initially sought a brief adjournment to take instructions. Subsequently, the counsel …

RUPALI PRADIP SATPUTEversusPRADIP JAYWANT SATPUTE

Disposed Off

Rupali Pradip Satpute filed Interim Application No. 1177 of 2026 in Miscellaneous Civil Application (ST.) No. 2265 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The applicant later sought the Court’s permission to withdraw that interim application and to commence proper proceedings under the …

DEEPAK ANNASAHEB GHUTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Deepak Annasaheb Ghute, filed an interim application seeking relaxation or modification of condition 5(i)(A) imposed in the earlier anticipatory bail order dated 18/06/2026. The State, represented by Mrs. S. N. Deshmukh, informed the court that a chargesheet had been filed in Crime …

DWARKA KRISHNA SATPUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Dwarka Krishna Satpute, a 72‑year‑old woman, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 340 of 2026 alleging assault on an informant. The prosecution alleged that she, along with her husband, assaulted the informant …

GIRIDHAR JALINDAR MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Giridhar Jalindar More, accused No.4 in Crime No.415 of 2026, was charged under Sections 61, 123, 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 26, 27, 3(1)(zz)(iv) and 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for allegedly supplying whey powder to the main accused. The …

ATHARV PRADIP MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Atharv Pradip Mane applied for anticipatory bail in Criminal Case No. 1216 of 2025 for alleged offences under sections 311, 313 read with clause 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The applicant sought pre‑arrest release on such terms as the court might deem fit. During the hearing, the …

SHRINIVAS VITTHAL WAGHMAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shrinivas Vitthal Waghmare, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 465 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, seeking release on bail for alleged offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Saurabh P. Tandale, after hearing, …

NISHANT ANNASAHEB GHATAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking a writ of certiorari to set aside a judgment dated 14 July 2026 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in RCC No.117 of 2018, alleging illegality, invalidity and incorrectness. He requested the court to examine the …

VASANTRAO DADU PATIL AND ANR.versusBABASAHEB PANDURANG PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicants, Vasantrao Dadu Patil and another, filed an interim application seeking condonation of delay in setting aside an abatement and to bring the legal heirs of petitioner No.2, Dattatraya Dadu Patil, on record. The court examined whether the delay was intentional and whether the cause of …

SAGAR SHANKAR POWARversusRAMCHANDRA ANNASO KELKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sagar Shankar Powar, was absent from the hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 198 of 2014 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The State’s counsel, Dr. A. A. Takalkar, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to …

JAYASHREE SANJAY JUVEversusJaywant Ganpatrao Laykar

Allowed

The respondent filed a summary suit seeking recovery of Rs 6,00,000 alleged to have been advanced as cash loans to the petitioner, secured by a non‑CTS cheque dated 07‑12‑2024 which was later dishonoured. The petitioner moved an application for leave to defend, contending that no such loan existed, …

OMKAR HEMANT KOVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Omkar Hemant Kavale, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the trial court's proceedings. The trial court subsequently framed a charge against the petitioner. On this basis, the petitioner, through his counsel, sought leave to withdraw the writ petition, requesting liberty to …

Balkrishna Gajanan SalvekarversusJoint Charity Commissioner,

Dismissed

Balkrishna Gajanan Salvekar filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 02.01.2017 and a consequential order dated 06.02.2023 issued by the Joint Charity Commissioner under Section 41E of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950. The petitioner argued that the orders were erroneous, but the Court …

SUVARNA DEVIDAS BATHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Suvarna Devidas Bathane filed an anticipatory bail application (Criminal Anticipatory Bail Application No. 469 of 2026) seeking release on bail if arrested for offences under sections 80, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bombay Police Act, registered as CR No. 632/2026 at Mohol Police Station. The matter …

PRASHANT ASHOK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The appellant, Prashant Ashok Pawar, filed a criminal appeal (Stamp No. 3130 of 2026) under Section 14‑A of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, more than two years after the order dated 23 April 2024. An interim application (No. 520 of 2026) was filed …

ASIF ASLAM MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered an application for bail filed by Asif Aslam Mulla under Sections 483 and 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with offences under Sections 420, 406 (read with 34) of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the MPID Act. The …

PRALHAD ANANDRAO PATILversusHINDURAO NIVRUTTI SHINDE AND ORS.

Allowed

Petitioner Pralhad Anandrao Patil filed a writ petition challenging an order that allowed him to file a counter claim under Exhibit‑44. The respondents contended that the procedural code does not require any permission to file a counter claim and that the order was therefore unsustainable. The Court …

Sambhaji Gopalrao Mane DECEASEDversusSuresh Vardhanna Rai

Allowed

The applicants filed an interim application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, seeking condonation of a delay of three years and 320 days in filing a second appeal against a 2022 judgment. They explained the delay was due to the illness and subsequent death of a key applicant. The …

TANAJI RAGHUNATH LENGAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Tanaji Raghunath Lengare, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case involving alleged forgery of a Power of Attorney and subsequent sale of property. The prosecution alleged that the sale deed executed on 26 …

AMBUBAI BHIMRAO KANAKIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an interim application seeking to withdraw the application and have the pending criminal appeal of 2019 taken up for hearing. The bench, initially inclined to dismiss the interim application, entertained the counsel's request for liberty to withdraw. The court granted the liberty …

SANMUKH MAHADEV CHOUGULEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sanmukh Mahadev Chougule, filed Anticipatory Bail Application No. 474 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, seeking bail in the event of his arrest by Mangalwedha Police Station. The applicant's counsel, Ms. Gayatri Kulkarni, later moved the court for unconditional withdrawal of the …

SHALAN ARUN DEVKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Shalan Arun Devkar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 621 of 2026, which is registered under Section 108(3)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that her son, Ganesh …

ARUN MARUTI GHEVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a convicted prisoner, applied for emergency parole to attend the last rites of his brother who died on 12‑08‑2026. The sanctioning authority rejected his request for a 14‑day parole, granting only a one‑day parole with police escort, citing the petitioner’s prior breach of a …

JYOTIRLING FINANCE and INVESTMENT LTD.versusASHOK HINDURAO MAHIND AND ANR

Disposed Off

Jyotirling Finance and Investment Ltd filed a criminal appeal (No. 226 of 2011) before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur, but neither the appellant nor its counsel appeared. The State, represented by Advocate N. B. Patil, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. …

SAMEER @ LADU VINAYAK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sameer @ Ladu Vinayak Pawar, filed an interim application (CRI-Interim Application No. 525 of 2026) in Criminal Appeal No. 1026 of 2018 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The applicant, through counsel Ms. Ankita Nishad (with Ms. Radhika Mali), later sought liberty to …

PRASAD PRADIP KONDE DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Prasad Pradip Konde Deshmukh, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with offences alleged under Sections 132, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution …

SUREKHA PRANT PAWAR AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Surekha Prant Pawar and another filed Criminal Bail Application No. 802 of 2026 against the State of Maharashtra. The State objected, citing a prior order dated 3 July 2026 in Bail Application No. 111 of 2026, and the Court indicated it was not inclined to consider the present application. The …

HANMANT ALIAS HANMANTA CHANDAR JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Hanmant Jadhav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging offences under several sections of the Bharratiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, 2012, with a maximum punishment of seven years. He argued, relying on Satender Kumar Antil …

SHIVHAR CHIGARYA BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Shivhar Chigarya Bhosale filed an anticipatory bail application (Cr. No. 478 of 2026) fearing arrest in a criminal case (C.R. No. 234/2024) registered at MIDC Police Station, Solapur. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Ritesh Thobde, after hearing, sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The State …

GANESH SHANKAR KOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, accused of offences under Sections 376(2)(1), 376(D) and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC, sought regular bail in a case pending before the Sessions Court, Solapur. The prosecution alleged sexual assault of a disabled victim, who later died. The applicant argued for bail on the …

SHIVAM NANDLAL YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Shivam Nandlal Yadav, an employee of Medex Medical System Company, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 86 of 2026 involving alleged cheating under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the …

RAJESH SHUBHASH AATKIREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajesh Shubhash Aatkire, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra. The Court, after hearing the petitioner's counsel, expressed its reluctance to interfere with the relief sought in the petition. …

PIYUSH RAMESH CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Piyush Ramesh Chavan, filed a bail application in connection with Crime No. 464 of 2026 registered at Phaltan Rural Police Station. The applicant's counsel submitted a copy of an order dated 1 October 2026 showing that the applicant had already been released on default bail by the …

AVINASH ANIL KOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Avinash Anil Koli filed a writ petition seeking a direction for the speedy disposal of his pending Externment Appeal No. 149 of 2026, filed under Section 60 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, against an externment order dated 6 July 2026. The High Court examined the petitioner's limited …

SHRISHAILYA MOHAN KHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, a 21‑year‑old college student, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case alleging indecent gestures towards a minor on two occasions and offences under Sections 79 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

HANUMANA RAM LUMBHA RAM KHILERIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Hanumana Ram Lumbha Ram Khileri, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 483 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court seeking bail in connection with a criminal case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The application was heard on 27 August 2026 …

MAHEDNRA MADHUKAR SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mahendra Madhukar Shinde, filed a criminal application seeking to quash bail orders dated 29/05/2026 and 29/07/2026 and to cancel anticipatory bail granted to two accused, Sumit Sanjay Shinde and Simayanti Ganesh Tambitkar. The application was presented before the Bombay High Court, …

RAHUL VASANT BHOI AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 434/2023 and the related criminal proceeding RCC No. 337/2023 for alleged offences under Sections 324, 504 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant, Dhanaji Yashwant Mali, filed an affidavit stating that the dispute with the petitioners had been amicably settled …

KUNAL SARJERAO GHORPADE(H.U.F.)versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Kunal Sarjerao Ghorpade, filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash a judgment dated 12-10-2022 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Ichalkaranji. The petition was argued by Advocate Piyush Toshnival. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested leave to withdraw …

SHIVAJI DNYANU HOLKARversusMUKTABAI SHIVAJI HOLKAR AND ANR.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Shivaji Dnyanu Holkar, filed a writ petition under Article 227 challenging a maintenance order of Rs.500 per month awarded to his wife, Muktabai Shivaji Holkar, under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner argued that the amount was exorbitant, while the …

SUNITA TIPANNA MALI AND ORS.versusAAMSIDDHA APPARAYA MALI AND ORS. 131

Disposed Off

Petitioners Sunita Tipanna Mali and others filed a writ petition against respondents Aamsiddha Apparaya Mali and others. The parties agreed that the Additional Tehsildar, Sankh, had issued an interim direction on 30‑09‑2026 and was not barred from deciding the matter. The Court held that, because …

SATISH DNYANDEORAO PATIL AND ANRversusLIONS CHARITABLE TRUST KARAD AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Satish Dnyandeorao Patil and another, filed a first appeal against Lions Charitable Trust Karad and others. During the hearing, the court expressed its disinclination to grant the relief sought. The appellants then sought leave to withdraw the first petition, requesting liberty to …

SACHIN ANANDA KAGALE AND ANRversusPOLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Sachin Ananda Kagale & Anr, filed an interim application seeking to recall the order dated 23 July 2026 and to have their writ petition restored to its original number. The respondents, Police Inspector & Ors., were served with the application. The Court examined the reasons …

BIBHISHAN CHATURBHUJ SALGUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bibhishan Chaturbhuj Salgude, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case (Crime No. 0219 of 2026) involving assault offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the …

BHARAT ALIAS MOHIT GHANSHAM CHHABADAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bharat alias Mohit Ghansham Chhabada, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 485 of 2026) seeking release on bail if arrested in connection with FIR No. 367/2026 for an alleged offence under Section 369 of the Bhartiya Nyay Samhita, 2023. The application was presented before the …

KIRAN ABA MADANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 by Kiran Aba Madane, accused No.5 in a case involving IPC Section 395 and MCOCA offences. The applicant sought bail on the ground of parity, arguing that co‑accused Nos.2 and 3 had been released on bail in similar …