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Judgments of 2026

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PRAVIN VILAS YAMGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner, Pravin Vilas Yamgar, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a direction to the Sessions Judge to dispose of his criminal case within three months, alleging fear of bodily harm from the accused. The petitioner claimed that despite being under armed police …

VISHAL BASAPPA AATHAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Vishal Basappa Aathawale applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 268 of 2026, which alleged offences under Sections 118(1), 351(2), 352 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR originally …

SOMNATH BHAGWAN SALGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Somnath Bhagwan Salgar, filed a criminal appeal seeking to quash a bail order and to obtain release on multiple charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant claimed a statutory …

DEEPAK MAHADEV YASHWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Deepak Mahadev Yashwant, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 08 of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 306 and 420 IPC read with Section 34. The FIR is based on a suicide note …

ROHIT VILAS KAMBLEversusSTATE 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 …

ROHIT RUPCHAND KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Rejected

Rohit Rupchand Kamble applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 531 of 2026) alleging assault with a tile causing grievous injuries, punishable under Sections 118(2), 352 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

ANKITA ANIL @ ANANTKUMAR SHETEversusAMIT ANIL @ ANANTKUMAR SHETE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Ankita Anil @ Anantkumar Shete filed an interim application seeking permission to correct the cause title and address details of Respondent No. 3 in Civil Revision Application No. 33 of 2026. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Rajdeep Shitole, clarified that the request was limited to cause‑title …

RAMCHANDRA SANTARAM MALWANEversusSATARA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ramchandra Santaram Malwane, filed an interim application seeking a peremptory date for the hearing of Writ Petition No. 5771 of 2010 against Satara Municipal Council and others. The Court examined the submissions and found that the applicant had made out a sufficient case to justify …

MAHADEV GURUNATH VIBHUTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mahadev Gurunath Vibhute, filed a criminal bail application (No. 821 of 2026) seeking release on bail in a pending case (C.R. No. 411/2026). The applicant's counsel informed the court that the investigation was ongoing and a chargesheet was expected soon, and therefore requested …

DEEPAK JAIRAM SAMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Deepak Jairam Samal, filed a criminal bail application which was challenged by the State on the ground of discrepancies in a document titled “Particulars for Disclosure”. The applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and file a fresh one. The State’s …

IRANNA CHANBASAPPA BIRAJDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Iranna Chanbasappa Birajdar, a 25‑year‑old, was charged under sections 64, 65(1), 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sections 4, 8, 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. He filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No. 825 of 2026) seeking release. His …

UTTAM PRAKASH SARAWADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Uttam Prakash Sarawade applied for bail in a case registered under Section 103(1) of the Bombay Police Act, 2023. The trial court had earlier rejected his bail application on 15 November 2025, but the prosecution’s witnesses failed to support the case, indicating a change in circumstances. The …

GANESH SADASHIV BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Intervener, Ganesh Sadashiv Bhosale, filed an interim application seeking to intervene in Bail Application No. 596 of 2026 filed by Parmeshwar @ Dewa Nanaso Jadhav. The Intervener claimed to be a witness in a related crime and asserted that the Applicant was part of the gang that attacked him, …

MANISHA SAYAJI DHAVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Manisha Sayaji Dhavale applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 401 of 2026 concerning alleged harassment that led to the suicide of Dattatraya Shinde. The prosecution alleged that Dhavale, together with two …

AVI ALIAS ANIKET ARJUN PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Avi Alias Aniket Arjun Patil, filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No. 829 of 2026) seeking release on bail for an FIR (No. 191/2026) registered under sections 109, 115(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bombay Police Act. The applicant’s counsel requested to withdraw the bail …

Mehajabin Badshah NadafversusUnion Bank or India

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mehajabin Badshah Nadaf, filed a writ petition challenging a notice issued under the SARFAESI Act and the subsequent seizure and auction of her property by Union Bank of India. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner. The petition, filed in 2025, was not pursued further by …

SIDDHIVINAYAK VISHNU KUDALKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Siddhivinayak Vishnu Kudalkar, filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No. 834 of 2026) seeking release on bail for an FIR (No. 257 of 2026) registered under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigating officer informed the court that the investigation was …

RONAK ALIAS RAJAT SURAJ RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ronak Alias Rajat Suraj Rajput, filed a criminal bail application (No. 836 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail. After hearing, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Nakul Shukla, requested a pass‑over to consult the client and then sought leave to withdraw the bail …

MUBIN PAIGAMBAR INAMDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Mubin Paigambar Inamdar applied for bail in connection with Crime No. 1249 of 2023. His counsel, Mr. Zaid Anwar Qureshi, requested permission to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh one before the trial court. The State's counsel did not oppose the request. The Court, after noting the …

ANIKET CHINTAMANI KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Aniket Chintamani Kale applied for bail in connection with FIR No.200 of 2026 registered at Borgaon Police Station, Satara. The investigation was still ongoing and no charge‑sheet had been filed. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application so that a fresh application …

SAURABH VITHOBA RAWOOLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, a 21‑year‑old, was arrested on 25 April 2026 in connection with CR No. 07/2026 and has been in custody for over five months. He filed a bail application seeking release on charges under several IPC sections. The prosecution indicated that the trial court must first examine the victim …

AAKASH VIJAY JADHAV AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by three accused in a narcotics case (Crime No. 60 of 2026). Two applicants withdrew their applications, leaving Shivkumar Bhaskar Thakare (Accused No.2) as the sole applicant. The …

RUTUJA VIRENDRASINH KATKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, a 25‑year‑old law graduate, filed a criminal bail application (No. 736 of 2026) before the trial court prior to the filing of the charge‑sheet. After the charge‑sheet (Crime No. 423 of 2026) was filed, the applicant sought to withdraw the pending bail application and file a fresh one …

SANGITA SURGONDA @ SHANTINATH PATILversusCHANDRABAI BHUPAL MAGDUM AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sangita Surgonda @ Shantinath Patil, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, challenging an order passed by a lower authority. The petition sought interference with the impugned order. The Court, after reviewing the petition, concluded that …

SUBHASH SHRIMANT HONMUKHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Subhash Shrimant Honmukhe, was charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for the death of Sagar Ingole, who allegedly had an extramarital affair with the applicant's wife. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and his brother assaulted the …

SAGAR LAXMAN KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar Laxman Kharat, was arrested in connection with a theft and robbery case (C.R. No. 582 of 2025) in which gold was allegedly stolen. He sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, claiming parity with co‑accused No. 3, who had been released on …

RUPESH MANOHAR PAWARversusRELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Allowed

Rupesh Manohar Pawar applied to withdraw Rs.70,29,998 deposited by Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. following an 80% disability caused by amputation of his left leg, which he claims has destroyed his earning capacity. The insurance company contested the quantum, arguing that the amount, including …

MANOHAR BALWANT YADAVversusVASANT MAHIPATI BANDALKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Manohar Balwant Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (No. 220 of 2017) before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. The appellant's counsel, citing the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), argued that the matter should …

SHITAL PRASHANT AKLUJKARversusPRABHAKAR NARHAR AKLUJKAR AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Shital Aklujkar, challenged an order dated 10‑10‑2023 of the Sub‑Divisional Officer‑cum‑Senior Citizens Tribunal that directed her to vacate a house she occupied with her daughter, invoking Section 5 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The …

DILIP PANDITRAO KULKARNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dilip Panditrao Kulkarni, filed a criminal bail application (No. 848 of 2026) in connection with Crime No. 370 of 2026 registered at Vita Police Station, Sangli. Earlier, he had filed Bail Application No. 185 of 2026 during the investigation, but the charge-sheet was subsequently …

NASIR HASAN MASTANversusSAIMULLA IKBAL VASTA

Allowed

Nasir Hasan Mastan was convicted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Ratnagiri, under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a cheque of Rs.4,00,000 that was returned as 'unclaimed', and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment and a fine of Rs.6,00,000. He appealed the …

NAYAN CHANDRAMOHAN PARDESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nayan Chandramohan Pardeshi, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with Crime No. 0280 of 2026, which alleged offences under Sections 132, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

Shripati Krishna Chavan deceasedversusRupchand Kisandas Desai deceased

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking to record the legal heirs of the deceased appellant No.1 in a second appeal. Counsel argued that there was no delay in filing the application. The court examined the procedural propriety of the filing and found no lapse of time. Consequently, the …

Smt Bharti Chandrakant WarkariversusDattatray Ramchandra Warkari

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking to record the legal heirs of deceased respondent No.2 in a second appeal. The respondent's counsel expressed no objection to the application. The court, noting the respondent's fair stance, allowed the interim application in accordance with prayer …

BABU DATTU GURAV(DECEASED)versusGANAPATI BHAU GURAV(DECEASED)

Disposed Off

The applicants, claiming to be the legal heirs of the deceased sole appellant Anil Babu Gurav, filed an interim application seeking to set aside a prior abatement and to condone a delay of one year and 181 days in filing the application. They argued that the appellant's death during the COVID period …

Sneha Santosh Karajagi alias UnnadversusThe State Of Maharashtra

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 654 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 3(5) and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State contended that Applicant No.1 had lodged a false complaint to pressure Respondent No.3. The applicants’ counsel requested …

MADHAVI MADHUKAR CHAVHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Madhavi Madhukar Chavhan filed a criminal writ petition seeking a writ of certiorari to quash a bail order dated 17 July 2025 that granted bail to Siddhesh Ashok Shirsat in Crime No.12 of 2025. The petitioner clarified that she was not challenging the bail order itself but was contesting the denial …

MUIN MOHD. YUSUF KAZIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Muin Mohd. Yusuf Kazi, filed a civil writ petition seeking an order directing Respondent No.2 (the prison authority) to decide his parole application dated 1 July 2026 within a reasonable time. The petitioner argued that he had previously been released on parole on 21 December 2025 …

SWATI DADASAHEB MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. HOME DEPARTMENT AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Swati Dadasaheb Mane filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petition remained pending when counsel for the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the proceedings. The Court examined the request …

BALIRAM TUKARAM RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Uday Baliram Tukaram Rathod, filed a writ petition seeking continuation of interim relief while a revision before the Minister of Maharashtra was pending. The Deputy Secretary had instructed a four‑week period for the Minister to decide the revision, and the petitioner requested …

SATISH PRASARAM WADARversusASSISTANT POLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Satish Prasaram Wadar, filed a criminal writ petition seeking direction for the disposal of an Externment Appeal (No. 173 of 2026) filed against an Externment Order dated 10 August 2026. By inadvertence, the Divisional Commissioner, Pune (the appellate authority) was omitted as a …

SUNIL SHRIHARI SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sunil Shrihari Shinde, was detained in connection with CR No. 27 of 2019. He had previously filed two bail applications (Nos. 881 of 2022 and 270 of 2026) which were rejected. In the present application (No. 851 of 2026) he sought to withdraw the bail petition, a request unopposed by …

SANTOSH CHANGADEV SURWASEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Santosh Changadev Surwase, who was alleged to have possessed banned Gutkha and faced charges under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and several …

SNEHAL MAHESH LOHARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Snehal Mahesh Lohar, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that he intended to make a necessary application before the trial court and therefore requested permission to …

PRALHAD RAMCHANDRA AWALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Pralhad Ramchandra Awale was convicted under the stamp law and filed an appeal against the conviction. He sought condonation of a 56‑day delay in filing the appeal and also applied for suspension of his sentence. The Court considered the application for condonation and, after hearing both sides, …

JAYA VISHWAS KEKAN AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicants, Jaya Vishwas Kekan and Laxmi Ashok Kekan, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 578 of 2026 alleging assault during a property‑related altercation. The FIR records their presence and …

VISHNU NIVRUTTI KEKAN AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants, members of the Kekan family, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in connection with Crime No.578 of 2026, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Two of the applicants …

NITIN SATYAVAN KATKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Nitin Satyavan Katkar, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash an order dated 01‑07‑2026 passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class Court at Satara in RRC No. 113 of 2020. After hearing, the petitioner's learned counsel, Nikhil Pawar, requested …

SAVITA BALWANT PHARANDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR ITS SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioners Kalpana Sureshrao Korade and Savita Balwant Pharande filed writ petitions in the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The Court, after hearing counsel, expressed a reluctance to grant any relief. Consequently, the petitioners sought …

KALPANA SURESHRAO KORADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR ITS SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioners Kalpana Sureshrao Korade and Savita Balwant Pharande filed writ petitions before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The Court, after hearing counsel, indicated it was not inclined to grant the relief sought. The petitioners then …

NITIN DEVDAS WALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nitin Devdas Wala, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail for offences under sections 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant's counsel, S. B. Patil, later requested permission to withdraw the bail application …

DAYANAND VITTAL KAMBLEversusSHIVAJI SHANKARRAO MANE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging orders in Regular Civil Suit No. 299 of 2010 concerning partition and possession of land. An application (Exhibit‑169) was filed belatedly on 26‑02‑2024 to implead three respondents who had purchased portions of the land through sale deeds dated 1990, …

NITIN ANANDA YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nitin Ananda Yadav, filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No.859 of 2026) in connection with CR No.40 of 2026, which is also registered as Special Case No.23 of 2026 before the Additional Sessions Judge, Islampur. The prosecution informed the court that it would examine …

HARI DHONDIRAM SHIRTODE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Hari Dhondiram Shirtode & Anr. The applicants were ordered to appear before the investigating officer on several dates, but allegedly failed to do so, constituting a breach of the bail conditions. The State argued that the …

BALU BIRA MOTE AND ANRversusTHE DEPUTY CHARITY COMMISSIONER, SOLAPUR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought a court order directing the Deputy Charity Commissioner to appoint a neutral election supervisor for the Education Trust, alleging bias because the Returning Officer was the brother of the incumbent President. The respondent trust did not object to a neutral supervisor, and …

RAVINDRA DINKAR BANSODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ravindra Dinkar Bansode, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Maharashtra to hear and decide his Externment Appeal No.109 of 2026, which challenges an order dated 20 April 2026. The Court examined whether the respondent court should be compelled to …

VITTHAL NARSU PATIL ,SINCE DECEASEDversusSHAMRAO SHRIPATI PATIL

Allowed

The applicant, Vitthal Narsu Patil (deceased), sought to bring on record his legal heirs in a second appeal. An interim application was filed for this purpose, albeit with some delay. The sole respondent, Shamrao Shripati Patil, through counsel, raised no objection to the amendment. The court noted …

PRAVIN POPATRAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pravin Popatrao Deshmukh, a vendor of a sonography machine, faced allegations that the machine he sold to Bhaskar Ghadge was used for fetal sex determination, violating the PC‑PNDT Act. He filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

PREM PARSHRAM BHIUNGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prem Parshram Bhiungade, sought bail for offences under sections 307, 123 and 103(1) of the Indian Penal Code. During the hearing, his counsel requested permission to withdraw the bail application, citing the applicant's young age and a desire to file a fresh bail petition before the …

VISHWANATH ALIAS MAHARLAL ALIAS MEHAR KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Vishwanath, filed a criminal bail application (No. 865 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court. The State objected, citing an earlier order (21 Jan 2026, Bail Application No. 3743 of 2025) that any renewed bail request must be made to the trial court. The applicant’s counsel sought …

MUKUND RAJARAM CHAVAN AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, alleging victimhood in a case involving offences under Sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, sought a court order for the constitution of a Special Investigation …

SURYAKANT RAMCHANDRA BAJAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Suryakant Ramchandra Bajare, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking bail for alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State opposed the bail but did not contest the …

LAXMAN KERAPPA GAVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Laxman Kerappa Gavade, filed an anticipatory bail application under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the BNS Act in connection with a case registered as C.R. No. 300/2026. He sought that, if arrested, the investigating officer be directed to release him on bail on terms the court deemed …

VIVEK SHRIKANT BHANDARKAVTHEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Vivek Shrikant Bhandarkavthekar and another, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 510 of 2026) seeking release on bail for alleged offences under Sections 420, 408, 504, 506 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The application was presented before the Hon'ble Court of …

SHAIDABI NIJAM SHAIKH AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Shaidabi Nijam Shaikh and others, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 723 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. They later instructed their counsel, Mr. Parvej N. Nadaf, to seek leave of the Court to withdraw the petition, reserving the …

ABDULGANI IBRAHIM PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Abdulgani Ibrahim Patel, filed Interim Application No. 560 of 2026 in a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking to withdraw the application and file a fresh one with proper averments. The applicant's counsel, Ms. B.R. Mangale, requested a passover to take instructions and …

KAUSHALYA YUVRAJ NIKAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Kaushalya Yuvraj Nikam, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 0239 of 2026) concerning the suicide of her daughter‑in‑law, Kajal. The complaint alleged harassment by the husband, mother‑in‑law (the …

SANJAY YALLAPPA DOULATKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sanjay Yallappa Doulatkar, applied for bail in a case involving offences under sections 143(2), 143(3) read with 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 and section 4 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The State objected, contending that any fresh bail application must be filed before the trial …

SANTRAM S/O. MOHINDER SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Santram applied for anticipatory bail (CrPC s.438) before the Sessions Court, but his application was rejected because he failed to state his full name, rendering the police unable to identify him. He subsequently filed a fresh anticipatory bail application (No. 505 of 2026) in the Bombay High …

Rajshree Ashutosh PatilversusAshutosh Vijaysingh Patil

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rajshree Ashutosh Patil, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Civil Procedure Code seeking transfer of her Hindu Marriage Petition (No. 186 of 2019) from the Family Court at Solapur to the Civil Judge, Senior Division at Baramati. She argued that she resides …

RAKESH PRAKASH KOTIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

MUKANDAR DILAWAR SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Mukandar Dilawar Shaikh, convicted in a criminal case, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 90‑day delay in filing his appeal. The State of Maharashtra, through its counsel, did not oppose the delay. The court considered the applicant’s request and the State’s no‑objection, and, …

PRASAD SURYAKANT MEHTA AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

Dhananjay Sangram KoliversusLiyakat Alahabax Nalband

Allowed

The applicant, Dhananjay Sangram Koli, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a bounced cheque in a truck purchase transaction and sentenced to six months' imprisonment and a fine of ₹21,77,000. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence …

GAUTAM NILAKA @ NELKYA KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND NAR

Dismissed

The applicant, Gautam Nilaka, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for offences of robbery and related crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He is accused No.2 in a case where senior citizens were robbed of gold ornaments, and the trial court had …

GANESH ARUN DEVKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ganesh Arun Devkar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case of alleged abetment of suicide and offences under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed he was …

DIPAK PRATAP YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dipak Pratap Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail if arrested in connection with a criminal case involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Samrat S. Hajare, later …

SUNIL BHIMRAO CHIKHALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sunil Bhimrao Chikhale, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking relief under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, 1959 in connection with a criminal case registered at Shirol Police Station. The State, represented by C. D. Mali, …

SUDHIR SADANAND TALATHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

SHAILA ALIAS SHAILAJA PRABHAKAR MEHTAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

MADHAVI MADHAV SHETYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

PRAFULL @ TOLYA ARUN POTDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prafull @ Tolya Arun Potdar, was charged under several sections of the BNS and the Arms Act and applied for bail before the High Court. While the bail application was pending, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application so that a fresh bail petition could be …

BALKRISHNA MAHADEV SHETYEversusSPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Balkrishna Mahadev Shetye, filed a first appeal (No. 172 of 2017) before the Bombay High Court. The appeal had lapsed due to a procedural delay, and the applicant sought condonation of the delay and restoration of the appeal to its original position. Counsel for the applicant …

PRIYANKA W/O SUNIL KASHIDversusSUNIL NARAYAN KASHID

Disposed Off

The applicant, Priyanka, filed a transfer application (Misc. Civil Application No. 115 of 2025) seeking relief against the respondent, Sunil. Notice was issued on 2 May 2025 and ad interim relief was granted. The court warned that the application would be dismissed for non‑prosecution if the …

PANCHGANI VIKAS SEVA SOCIETY LTD. PANCHGANI THR. CHAIRMAN SHANKARRAO GANPAT KALAMBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. SECRETARY CO-OPERATION, MARKETING AND TEXTILE DEPT. AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Panchgani Vikas Seva Society Ltd., filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petition sought relief, but subsequently the petitioner, through counsel, applied for leave to …

Dattatray Ramchandra ChandawaleversusSanjay Bhimrao Magar

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dattatraya Ramchandra Chandwale, challenged his conviction and sentence imposed by a Judicial Magistrate First Class in 2019 for offences under Sections 166, 167, 219, 466 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He filed a revision application and an interim application seeking …

TUSHAR BIBHISHAN SALGUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tushar Bibhishan Salgude, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No.0219 of 2026) involving assault with a sickle that caused grievous injuries, including a fracture, to Avinash D. Rupnar. The …

RATNADEEP @ DADA MAHADEV SHELKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ratnadeep Shelke, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The State argued that any renewal of bail must be made before the trial court, referencing an earlier order dated 11‑02‑2026 in Criminal Bail Application No. 3648 of 2025. The applicant’s counsel sought …

JANARDAN SHRIPATI MAGDUMversusSHRI. SANTOSH BHARAT KHADE

Allowed

An interim application (No. 4150 of 2025) was filed in the High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, in the context of Writ Petition No. 2246 of 2014. The petitioner, Uday Shivaji Jagtap, sought relief against respondent Santosh Bharat Khade. The petition was represented by Mr. Utkarsh Desai, …

SHANKAR KONDO KALEKAR AND OTHERSversusSUKHADEO RAGHUNATH SINGI

Dismissed

The applicants filed Civil Revision Application No. 135 of 2007 seeking relief against the respondent. The matter remained pending for many years, and on multiple occasions the applicants and their counsel failed to appear, either physically or via video conference. The respondent's counsel …

SOMNATH @ SONYA BANDU SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Somnath @ Sonya Bandu Shinde, sought bail for a 2022 crime after having his earlier bail application rejected by the High Court on 1 July 2024 and a subsequent Special Leave Petition dismissed by the Supreme Court. He argued that his prolonged incarceration constituted a change in …

VILAS ARJUN RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicant, Vilas Arjun Raut, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre‑arrest bail for alleged offences arising from a June 27, 2026 assault on the informant Suraj Kadam and his friend. The FIR alleges that Raut, along …

DHANANJAY UDAY SHETYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dhananjay Uday Shetye, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking release if arrested in connection with a criminal case registered at Alore Police Station for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The application was listed before the Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the …

YUVRAJ RAVSAHEB MALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yuvraj Ravsaheb Mali, sought bail for offences under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. While the bail application was pending, the applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw it and file a fresh bail application later, either upon a change …

RAJARAM SAMUDAYIK SAHAKARI SHETI SOCIETY LTD. LTD. THR. AUTH. OFFICER DATTATRAY SURYAWANSHIversusTHE DISTRICT COOPERATIVE ELECTION OFFICER, SANGLI DCC BANK AND DIVISIONAL JOINT REGISTRAR AND ORS.

Allowed

The petitioner, Rajaram Samudayik Sahakari Sheti Society, challenged a district election authority's order dated 07‑09‑2026 that rejected its claim for inclusion in the provisional voter list on the ground that it was under liquidation. The society argued that no liquidation proceedings or order …

SUPRIYA BALKRISHNA TALATHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTARA AND ORS

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

GANESH NARAYAN INGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Ganesh Narayan Ingale, convicted by the trial court, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 40‑day delay in filing his appeal against the conviction. The applicant was represented by Advocate Shivaji S. Bankar, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Advocate Pankaj Deokar. …

GONDAWALE VIVIDH KARYAKARI SEVA SAHAKARI SANSTHA MARYADIT THR. SECRETARY SATISH KATTE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY CO-OPERATION, MARKETING, TEXTILES DEPT AND ORS

Rejected

The petitioner, a cooperative society, filed a writ petition challenging the Returning Officer's order refusing to include its name in the provisional voters list because the required resolution was submitted after the statutory deadline. The petitioner argued that compelling circumstances prevented …

SWAPNIL TANAJI JADHAV ALIAS LALA SHETHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Swapnil Tanaji Jadhav, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking release on bail for alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel requested a brief adjournment to consult the client and subsequently …

SAHIL SHIVAJI NYAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Sahil Shivaji Nyare filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the State of Maharashtra. During the hearing, the Additional Public Prosecutor informed the Court that the wife of the accused would be impleaded as an accused and that further investigation would be …

NIHAL RIYAJ KALAWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nihal Riyaj Kalawant, filed a criminal bail application (CR No.154 of 2026) seeking release on bail. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel requested a pass to consult the client and later sought permission to withdraw the bail application, reserving the right to file a fresh …

SANDIP BAPURAO MANDHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

RAJBAKSH LATIB SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rajbaksh Latib Shaikh, filed an anticipatory bail application under sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2) and 341(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, seeking release pending investigation of FIR No. 331/2026. The State of Maharashtra opposed the application, but no substantive …

SUGANDHA SHANKAR BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sugandha Shankar Bhosale, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking release on bail for alleged offences under IPC Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 read with Section 34 and corresponding provisions of the Bombay Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. …

MADHUKAR DHONDU SANASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an interim application seeking a court direction for the Superintendent of Kolhapur Central Prison to obtain his signature on a life certificate and three cheques. The respondent argued that the applicant had never approached the prison authority and there was no refusal to sign. …

SHIVSHAKTI SHAKARI GULCOSE KARKHANA LTDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Shivshakti Shakari Glucose Karkhana Ltd., the petitioner, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. After hearing, the Court expressed its disinclination to grant the relief sought. On instructions from its client …

YUNUS GOUS MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Yunus Gous Mujawar, who is charged under IPC sections 376, 376(2)(j)(n), 506 and POCSO Act sections 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 for a crime registered in 2024. The applicant sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and …

RAHUL DATTATRAY CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Rahul Dattatray Chavan, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 108, 80, 85 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from the suicide of his sister‑in‑law. The …

SHILPA SUSHANT PHADNIS AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Petitioners Shilpa Sushant Phadnis and others filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 748 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The petition was presented by advocates Mr. Shrikrishna Ganbavale, Mr. Shantanu Patil and Mr. Kunal …

SHAILESH MOHANLAL KARAVAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Shailesh Mohanlal Karava, was convicted under IPC Sections 323, 353 and 506 and sentenced to six months, one month and one month of rigorous imprisonment respectively, to run concurrently, along with a fine of Rs.5,500. After conviction, he filed an application under Section 430(3) of …

DASHRATH BABAN BANKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Dashrath Baban Bankar, convicted to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and already serving eight years, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a six‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal. The court considered the applicant’s circumstances, noting that he would not …

SADANAND SURESH PAWAR AND ANR.versusPANDURANG SAVKAR PAWAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, original plaintiffs in a suit for perpetual injunction over a 22.25‑are land, sought an interim injunction to restrain the respondents from constructing on the disputed plot. Their application (Exh 11) was rejected by the lower court, prompting this writ petition. The respondents …

TEJAS SHIVAJI LOKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tejas Shivaji Lokhande, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting …

ADITYA VIJAY SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Aditya Vijay Shinde, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought to withdraw the application and …

TATOBA BHIKAJI GAWADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tatoba Bhikaji Gawade, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre‑arrest bail for offences alleged in Crime No. 271 of 2026, which involve forgery of the Additional Collector’s digital signature and the …

PRAJYOT DIPAK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, a 24‑year‑old accused, applied for bail in a case registered under sections 332, 125, 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. The State counsel informed the court that the investigation was nearly complete and the …

DHYAN FOUNDATION THR. VAIBHAV KIRAN JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Dhyan Foundation through Vaibhav Kiran Jadhav, filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash orders passed in Criminal Revision Application No.42/2026(J) and Criminal M.A. No.773/2026. After the matter was listed, the petitioner's counsel, Ms. Shamika Pote, requested a pass‑over to …

SHANKAR BENIRAM CHOUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Shankar Beniram Choudhari filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 532 of 2026) seeking release in the event of arrest in CR No.150 of 2026 for alleged offences under Section 288 of the BNS, Section 9(b)1(b) of the Indian Explosive Acts 1884 and Section 5 of the Explosive Substance Act, 1908. …

RAOSAHEB ALIAS DEEPAK BAPU CHOUGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Raosaheb alias Deepak Bapu Chougule, filed a criminal appeal against his conviction under the Stamp Act, seeking condonation of a delay of 6 years, 9 months and 24 days in filing the appeal. The court heard the appellant’s counsel, who argued that the appellant had been incarcerated …

NANDKUMAR VASANT KHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Nandkumar Vasant Khade, challenged an order dated 10 September 2026 issued by Respondent No. 2 under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging it was illegal. He sought writs of certiorari and mandamus to quash the order and restrain further coercive …

DIGVIJAY NANDKUMAR KHADE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, Digvijay N. Khade & Anr., filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 10 September 2026 issued by Respondent No.2 under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging it to be illegal. The State of Maharashtra contended that the order was valid and …

NILESH VITHOBA GADADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Nilesh Vithoba Gadade, was charged under MCOCA and several other statutes for a violent incident that resulted in the death of a minor. The Special Judge, Sangli, extended the investigation period by 90 days based on a report filed by the investigating officer, which was merely signed …

AMOL DILIP SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Amol Dilip Sawant, challenged a search warrant dated 27/07/2026 issued by a Judicial Magistrate under Section 97 of the Cr.P.C., alleging it violated his fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 and seeking various writs including quashing the warrant and ordering inquiries into …

MANJUSHA NISHIKANT SHINDEversusM/S. VERSATILE ENGNEERS AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Manjusha Nishikant Shinde, filed an arbitration petition seeking an extension of the arbitrator's mandate, which had expired on 30 June 2026. The mandate had previously been extended by the coordinate bench on 10 July 2025 for twelve months, also set to expire on 30 June 2026. Both …

VIJAY ALIAS PAPPU BAJARANG FAKADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS 2023 by Vijay Alias Pappu Bajarang Fakade, who was charged under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act for alleged involvement in a drug seizure. The prosecution’s case relied solely on a statement made by …

AKSHAY BABASAHEB KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Babasaheb Kadam, was arrested in connection with a robbery of a bus carrying silver and gold on 22‑23 December 2025. The prosecution alleges that a group of seven accused, including the applicant, used force to seize the parcels, and material recovered from the applicant’s …

KIRANKUMAR KALIDAS PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Kirankumar Kalidas Patil, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under IPC Section 420 read with Section 34. The State argued that the alleged offence carried a maximum punishment of seven years and that the investigating officer was …

SHARAD MADHAV AHIWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, a clerk in the Phaltan Municipal Council, was charged in Crime No. 276 of 2026 for issuing a receipt of Rs.2,007 instead of the Rs.20,007 received by cheque for house‑tax and water bills. He filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

DNYANESHWAR DINKAR DHAKANE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, nine accused persons in Crime No. 692 of 2026, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the allegations against them were vague and that the deceased’s death resulted from a heart attack, not the injuries alleged. The …

KUMAR BHIMRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Kumar Bhimrao Jadhav, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash an order dated 18.8.2026 passed by the District Judge in Session Case No. 13 of 2023. The petition was listed, …

NILKANTH MADHUKAR MOREversusTHE ELECTION OFFICER AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioner Nilkanth Madhukar More filed writ petitions challenging actions of the Election Officer and others. After hearing, the Court expressed reluctance to grant relief. The petitioner, on his counsel's advice, sought permission to withdraw the petitions while preserving any other legal …

NILKANTH MADHUKAR MOREversusTHE ELECTION OFFICER AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioner Nilkanth Madhukar More filed writ petitions challenging actions of the Election Officer and others. After hearing, the Court expressed reluctance to grant relief. The petitioner, on his counsel's advice, sought permission to withdraw the petitions while preserving any other legal …

ABHIMAN TULSHIRAM GAT AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Abhiman Tulshiram Gat, aged 78, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No.160 of 2026 for alleged assault under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged …

PRADHUMN (PINTU) PANDURANG LOKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Pradhumn Pandurang Lokhande filed Criminal Bail Application No. 912 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The applicant's counsel identified a technical deficiency in the application and, instead of seeking amendment, requested withdrawal to file a fresh application. The State's …

SMITA AMIT KOTHALE AND ORS.versusRELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Allowed

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