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Judgments of 2026

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SUNITA RAGHUNATH DORALE AND ORS.versusRELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Allowed

The insurance company filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 100‑day delay in preferring its appeal, asserting no mala fides. The respondents opposed the condonation, but the court found no evidence of bad faith and allowed the delay. A second interim application was filed by the …

BHAGYASHREE CHAGAN KALE AND ORSversusTHE DIVISISIONAL CONTROLLER MSRTC

Allowed

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) appealed four tribunal awards concerning motor accident deaths of Panchayat Samiti employees. The families of the deceased (applicants) filed interim applications seeking immediate payment of the awarded compensation, asserting they had …

ARUN MANIKRAO MOHARE AND ORSversusTHE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER MSRTC AND ORS.

Allowed

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) appealed four tribunal awards concerning motor accident deaths of Panchayat Samiti employees. The families of the deceased (applicants) filed interim applications seeking immediate payment of the awarded compensation, asserting they had …

MAHADEV PANDHARI MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Mahadev Pandhari Mane, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving alleged bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was present when a bribe of Rs.5,50,000 was handed …

PRAVIN DILIP JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioner Pravin Dilip Jadhav filed a criminal writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus to quash an order dated 11 September 2026 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge in Criminal Revision Application No.28 of 2026. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel …

Shivkanya Basavaraj MathapativersusThe State Of Maharashtra

Allowed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Shivkanya Basavaraj Mathapati under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a theft case (Crime No. 654 of 2026) alleged under Sections 303(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

RAJESH ANANDRAO KAMTE AND ORS.versusPRASHANT MANOHAR LENGADE

Allowed

The applicants sought condonation of a four‑year‑four‑month‑nine‑day delay in filing an application to bring the legal representatives of the deceased applicant, Rajesh Anandrao Kamte, on record in a civil revision matter. The death occurred on 11 February 2022, and the need to add the …

SHAMRAO KESHAV KUMBHAR AND ANR.versusSURESH JAMATRAJ OSWAL AND ORS.

Allowed

In First Appeal (ST) No. 7596 of 2025, the applicants Shamrao Keshav Kumbhar and an associate filed Interim Application No. 9897 of 2025 against respondents Suresh Jamatraj Oswal and others. The matter was heard by Justice Shivkumar Dige of the Bombay High Court on 18 July 2025. The court considered …

SUNIL SAMADHAN MASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Sunil Samadhan Maske, a 19‑year‑old, was arrested in June 2023 in connection with the murder of Santosh Jagannath Salunkhe, alleged under IPC sections 302, 397, 201 and 34. The prosecution’s case rests mainly on circumstantial evidence and an alleged extrajudicial confession to a …

RAVI ALIAS RAVINDRA SHIVAJI KUCHEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Ravi alias Ravindra Shivaji Kuchekar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant argued that the matter was essentially a civil dispute and that …

SHANTINATH TATOBA CHOUGULEversusNEMINATH TATOBA CHOUGULE

Disposed Off

The appellant, Shantinath Chougule, and the respondent, Neminath Chougule, real brothers, filed a second appeal challenging earlier decrees against the appellant in a civil suit and a subsequent appeal. Both parties appeared before the court and presented a six‑page Consent Terms dated 08‑Oct‑2026, …

SAMRUDDHI NAGARI SAHAKARI PATH SANSTHA MARYADIT,SANGLI THR ITS MANAGER ANDversusDISTRICT CO. - OP. ELECTION OFFICER (DCCBANK) ALSO DIV. ADDL. REG.,CO.-OP. BANKS, KOLHAPUR AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Samruddhi Nagari Sahakari Path Sanstha Maryadit, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an order of the District Co-operative Election Officer. The Court earlier expressed its disinclination to grant any relief. On that basis, the petitioner’s counsel sought …

PAWAN MANIK MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pawan Manik Mane, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection from arrest in connection with offences under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, 1959. He had earlier …

PRITHVIRAJ TANAJI SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Intervenor, Prithviraj Tanaji Sawant, filed an interim application seeking to be allowed to intervene in Criminal Anticipatory Bail Application No. 526 of 2026, claiming to possess material evidence related to Crime No. 331 of 2026. The Intervenor requested permission to oppose the grant of …

ASHOK KRUSHNA MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA And Anr.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ashok Krushna Mane, filed an anticipatory bail application under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act in connection with FIR No. 524 of 2026. The matter was heard before Justice Ashwin D. Bhope, who expressed disinclination to grant bail. The applicant's …

ASHISH DADASO ANUSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Ashish Dadaso Anuse, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 238 of 2026) alleging offences under IPC Sections 420 and 406. The FIR alleges that the informant invested Rs 10 lakhs …

ABDULGANI IBRAHIM PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Abdulgani Ibrahim Patel, had been released on bail in a Special POCSO case on the condition of furnishing a P.R. bond of Rs.25,000 with sureties. An earlier interim application (No. 1055 of 2024) granted him time to execute the bond, which was later extended by eight weeks through …

KARTIK JANAKI DIGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Kartik Janaki Digar, was granted regular bail on 17 July 2026 in connection with Crime No.386 of 2024 under Sections 109, 3(5) and 238(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, subject to furnishing two sureties, one from the State of Maharashtra, and other conditions. While in …

JAYENDRA ANIL SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Jayendra Anil Sawant applied for regular bail in a case involving offences under the Arms Act, 1959 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State informed the court that the investigation was nearly complete and a charge‑sheet would be filed within three weeks. On this basis, the applicant's …

SHANTANU NANASO MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shantanu Nanaso Mane, filed a bail application seeking regular bail for offences under Sections 310(2), 140(4), 118(1), 126(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. After the investigation concluded and the charge‑sheet was filed, the applicant’s counsel requested …

RAJAN SHANTARAM PARKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Rajan Shantaram Parkar, accused No.5 in a case involving alleged purchase of prohibited gutkha under Sections 123, 223, 271, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. …

RAVINDRA MUKUND MANGAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, accused No.6 in a case involving alleged purchase of prohibited gutkha, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection from arrest for offences under Sections 123, 223, 271, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

ANIKET BAPURAO SODMISE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Aniket Bapurao Sodmise and another, filed a bail application seeking regular bail in a case registered under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. After the investigation concluded, the prosecution filed a charge‑sheet, prompting the …

PRATHAMESH RAMAKANT ZANZURNEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Prathamesh Ramakant Zanzurne filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 574 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking bail in respect of FIR No. 28 of 2026 for alleged offences under sections 107, 78, 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 12 of the …

ABA SAWALA VALKUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, a private individual accused as Accused No.1 in Crime No.411 of 2026, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for alleged offences under Sections 7, 7A and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant acted …

DEEPAK DATTATRAY SANSAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Deepak Dattatray Sansare, filed Bail Application No. 927 of 2026 seeking release on bail in a pending criminal case (CR No. 156/2022, Sessions Case No. 5 of 2023). The applicant’s counsel highlighted that the last prosecution witness, the Investigation Officer, was under …

JANAKIBAI BALGONDA PATIL and ORS.versusANIL @ DEVGONDA BHUJGONDA PATIL

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

The appellant in a second appeal filed an interim application seeking additional time to file a vakalatnama, citing the need to obtain instructions from legal heirs. The court noted that the appellant had been requesting time since March 2026 and had previously been granted extensions. On the …

ROHIT SHAM RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rohit Sham Rathod, filed a criminal writ petition challenging a decision of the DIG, Western Zone, Pune regarding parole leave. While the petition was pending, the petitioner’s application for parole dated 24 July 2026 was decided on 4 October 2026. The respondent State, through its …

KIRAN DINKAR SHELKEversusMADHAV GAJKUMAR UPADHYE AND ANR

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 248 of 2017, appellant Kiran Dinkar Shelke failed to appear before the Bombay High Court, while respondents Madhav Gajkumar Upadhye and another were represented. Counsel for Respondent No.1 and the State relied on the Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. …

SAMEER SAIFAN INAMDAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Sameer Saifan Inamdar and Aman Sameer Inamdar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with Crime No. 414 of 2026 involving alleged offences under Sections 119(1), 118(1), 352, 351(2) and …

MANISH ARVIND PETHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The victim, Manish Arvind Pethe, applied for permission to intervene in an ongoing bail application (No. 897 of 2026) filed against the accused. The victim's counsel, Anvil Kalekar, sought to be listed as an intervenor, and the request faced no opposition from the accused's counsel or the State's …

NARAYAN ARJUN HUGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Narayan Arjun Hugar, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail for offences under Sections 123, 275, 274, 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and several provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. …

DARSHAN SURESH CHAUGULEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Darshan Suresh Chougule under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 754 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 123, 223, 274, 275, 3(5) of the BNSS …

RAJENDRA VISHNU PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Rajendra Vishnu Patil, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving alleged bribery under Sections 7, 7(A) and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. He was accused as a private middleman facilitating a …

KHANDERAO SHIVAJI KHARADEversusDASHRATH SANGAPPA CHATURBHUJ AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Khanderao Shivaji Kharade, filed Criminal Appeal No. 305 of 2023 challenging the jurisdiction of the High Court to try the matter. Both parties cited the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) which held that similar matters should …

RAOSAHEB NANA RUPNAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Raosaheb Nana Rupnawar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case registered at Natepute Police Station, Solapur. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought a brief adjournment …

SURAJ MILANSINGH RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Suraj Milansingh Rajput, who was alleged to be one of three accused in a case involving the sale of Gutkha, a banned product, under …

SHIVAJI BHAU BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shivaji Bhau Bhosale, filed an anticipatory bail application (Cr. No. 708 of 2024) before the Bombay High Court, seeking release on bail if arrested. The applicant's counsel, Vaibhav R. Gaikwad, later sought unconditional withdrawal of the application, a request that was not opposed …

TASLIM TAJUDDIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Taslim Tajuddin Shaikh, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Malshiras, in a POCSO Special Case for offences under Section 363 read with Section 34 of the IPC, receiving three years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.3,000. While on bail during the trial, the applicant …

BABURAO KESHAV JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The 78‑year‑old applicant, Baburao Keshav Jadhav, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in connection with offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State argued that custodial interrogation was unnecessary …

AMBADAS LAXMAN GAVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, convicted under the POCSO Act in Special Case No. 300/2020, sought temporary bail to attend his mother's funeral and perform customary rituals. The applicant's counsel argued that humanitarian considerations warranted a 13‑day bail, while the prosecution, acknowledging the applicant's …

SMT.SUMITRA BHALCHANDRA PADOSKARversusSHRI.SHASHANK VITTHAL PINGULKAR

Dismissed

The appellant, Sumitra Bhalchandra Padoskar, filed a second appeal (No. 450 of 2018) but failed to appear at the scheduled hearing. The respondent, Shashank Vitthal Pingulkar, was present and counsel appeared for him. Despite service of notice, the appellant remained absent on the hearing date and …

MAINUDDIN M. RAFIQUE HATTUREversusTHE ASSISTANT POLICE COMMISSIONER

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mainuddin M. Rafique Hatture, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction to the Divisional Commissioner of Pune to dispose of his pending Externment Appeal No.242 of 2025, which had been repeatedly delayed. The petitioner argued that the appeal had not been heard for an …

SOPAN BHAGWAT JADHAVAR AND ANRversusBHIVA CHANGDEV JADHAVAR AND ORS

Allowed

The Court considered a series of interim and civil applications filed in a second appeal concerning the Jadhavar family dispute. The applications sought to bring on record the legal heirs of several deceased respondents and to confirm that they had been duly served, despite delays caused by the …

PRABHAKAR VITHOBA DHANEversusThe Superintendent of Police

Disposed Off

The Intervenor, who is the original complainant, filed an interim application seeking to be allowed to intervene in Bail Application No.907 of 2026. The Applicant’s counsel, Mr. Sampatrao H. Pawar, stated that the Applicant had no objection to the Intervenor’s participation. The State’s counsel, Mr. …

RAMESH KALLAPPA CHOUGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case registered at Hatkanangale Police Station. The applicant’s counsel later admitted that the affidavit omitted the applicant’s antecedents due to …

PRATAP GANPATRAO HOGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Pratap Ganpatrao Hogade, filed Criminal Appeal No. 323 of 2013 before the Bombay High Court (Circuit Bench at Kolhapur). During the hearing, the learned advocates for both parties relied on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC …

VYANKATESH RAMALU PAGADIMARRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Vyankatesh Ramalu Pagadimarri applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, claiming that his matrimonial dispute had been amicably settled and the marriage dissolved under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. The trial court had already granted interim bail on 23 …

ANANDA RANGRAO BHUI (SHINDE) AND ORS.versusANNAPURNA RAJU BHOI AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a lower court order dated 15‑02‑2021 that rejected their application to compel the respondents to undergo a DNA test in a partition suit concerning marital status and paternity. The respondents had filed the application before evidence was taken, arguing that such a …

KHASHABA BAPU SAWANT AND ANRversusSANTOSH BHASKAR CHAVAN AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Applicants sought condonation of a delay of over two years in filing a second appeal against a 2019 judgment, alleging that the COVID‑19 pandemic prevented timely filing. The Respondent contended that the application was mala fide, that the delay pre‑dated the pandemic, and that the Applicants …

KHASHABA BAPU SAWANT AND ANRversusSANTOSH BHASKAR CHAVAN AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Applicants sought condonation of a delay of over two years in filing a second appeal against a 2019 judgment, alleging that the COVID‑19 pandemic prevented timely filing. The Respondent contended that the application was mala fide, that the delay pre‑dated the pandemic, and that the Applicants …

SHIVAJI DHONDIBA PATILversusAMOL NARAYAN SUTAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shivaji Dhondiba Patil, filed an application for leave to appeal against an order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. He sought transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in M/s. Celestium …

SAYALI RAJARAM SARFAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioner, Sayali Rajaram Sarfare, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 144 of 2024 registered at Kudal Police Station. The State argued that the applicant had not initially cooperated with the investigation, prompting orders directing her to appear before the Economic Offences …

RAMCHANDRA BAPU SANGARversusPRAMODKUMAR VASANTRAO PATIL AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard Criminal Appeal No. 313 of 2018 filed by Ramchandra Bapu Sangar against Pramodkumar Vasantrao Patil and another. The appellant argued that the proceedings should be transferred to a Sessions Court having jurisdiction, relying on the Supreme …

SUMIT SAMPAT KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sumit Sampat Kamble, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the quash of an order dated 19 June 2023 passed by a learned magistrate in Criminal Miscellaneous Application No.42 of 2023. The petition alleged that the impugned order was illegal, invalid and improper. …

ATUL BAPU KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Atul Bapu Kamble, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, fearing arrest in a 2021 case registered at Mohol Police Station. The application, originally listed in March 2023, was repeatedly adjourned and finally listed on 30 …

MARUTRAO SHIVRAM PATILversusMILIND NAMDEV PAWAR AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Marutrao Shivram Patil, filed an application for leave to appeal in the High Court, seeking to withdraw the application and obtain liberty to file an appeal in the Sessions Court. He relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC …

JAYA TALAKSHI CHHEDAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Petitioner Jaya Talakshi Chheda filed a writ petition challenging actions related to Crime No. 510 of 2021. The investigating officer, through the Assistant Police Prosecutor, submitted an undertaking that no evidence was found against the petitioner and no further proceedings would be taken. The …

GIRISH NIGONDA PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Girish Nigonda Patil, filed a writ petition invoking the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC to quash FIR No. 0090 of 2024 and the accompanying charge‑sheet for offences under Sections 323, 353, 354 and 354‑A IPC, alleging that the FIR was false and …

ANANDRAO SARJERAO THOMBAREversusPRAKASH DIGMABR LANJEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 281 of 2025, Anandrao Sarjerao Thombare (appellant) challenged the jurisdiction of the High Court proceedings, seeking transfer to a Sessions Court. The appellant, through counsel, relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC …

MADANLAL BALMUKUND KARWA AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicants, Madanlal Balmukund Karwa and another, filed a criminal revision petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. They later sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings in the proper forum. The learned …

MODERN ERP SOLUTIONSversusLANDMARK TECHEDGE PVT. LTD. AND ORS

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 269 of 2025, Modern Erp Solutions appealed against Landmark Techedge Pvt. Ltd. and others, seeking transfer of the pending criminal proceedings to a Sessions Court with appropriate jurisdiction. The appellant and the State relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

MINAL MANIK YEDURversusSHRINIWAS NARAYAN ARGONDA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Minal Manik Yedur, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, against respondents Shriniwas Narayan Argonda and another. The parties argued, citing the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), that …

PAYGONDA BAPU PATILversusSACHIN VILASRAO MANE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Paygonda Bapu Patil appealed against Sachin Vilasrao Mane and another, seeking relief in the Bombay High Court. The appellant and the State counsel relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the case should be heard by a …

SAMARTH BULIYANversusISMAIL USMAN MULLANI AND ANR

Disposed Off

Samarth Buliyan appealed against Ismail Usman Mullani and others, seeking relief in the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The appellant, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), argued that the matter should be heard by the …

VIJAY K. SAWANTversusSENIOR POLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Vijay K. Sawant, filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief against Senior Police Inspector and others. He later approached the Court requesting permission to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh application or complaint before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class. …

MOHAN VITTHAL MALGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mohan Vitthal Malge filed a criminal bail application (No. 1144 of 2025) in the Bombay High Court. The application was listed repeatedly between March 2025 and September 2026, but the applicant and his counsel, Dr. Pradeep Kumar L. Pardeshi, failed to appear either in person or via video conference …

DATTA PANCHAYATAN AND ORS.versusMARUTI MALU SALUNKHE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Datta Panchayatan and others filed a writ petition (No. 7323 of 2000) before the Bombay High Court against Maruti Malu Salunkhe and others. The petitioners sought relief, but the court found that they had not prosecuted the petition. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ petition for …

DATTA PANCHAYATAN AND ORS.versusMARUTI MALU SALUNKHE AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The appellants, Datta Panchayatan and others, had filed Letter Patent Appeal No. 40 of 2004 against Maruti Malu Salunkhe and others. During the hearing, the appellants, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The Court entertained the request and ordered that the …

PARAS KALA, DRIDA SANSKRUTIK MANORANJAN MANDALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a society/trust, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Maharashtra not to enter its premises without due legal procedure and to refrain from disturbing the premises during the pendency of the petition. The relief sought was framed as a protection of property …

SUDAM SHIVA CHAVAN AND ANOTHERversusDHONDIRAM SHAMU CHAVAN AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Sudam Shiva Chavan and another, filed a second appeal (No. 503 of 2006) against Dhondiram Shamu Chavan and others. During the pendency of the appeal, the parties reached a settlement wherein the appellant purchased the suit premises from the respondents, as reflected in an affidavit …

GO DIGIT GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., PUNEversusDRAUPADA NAMDEV PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Go Digit General Insurance Co., appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award concerning a motor accident claim by Draupada Namdev Patil and others. The appellant had previously deposited Rs.37,41,487 with the Tribunal, of which the claimants had withdrawn Rs.24,31,966. The insurer, …

SHRI. RAM DADOBA PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shri Ram Dadoba Patil, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. He later instructed his counsel, Adv. Bhushan Jadhav, to seek leave of the Court to withdraw the petition. The petitioner submitted a letter to his advocate confirming his desire to withdraw. The Court …

BANDAGI ABDUL ISAK AND ORSversusTHE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Class‑C and Class‑D employees of a 100% grant‑in‑aid Ashram school, sought to obtain benefits under the ACP scheme, which had been extended to similar employees of aided private schools by a 2013 Bombay High Court judgment and a Government Resolution dated 30 April 1998. They argued …

JYOTIRAM BALASAHEB SAPKALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Jyotiram Balasaheb Sapkal, was convicted under Section 376 of the IPC for rape in a special (atrocity) case and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment, while being acquitted of charges under the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the …

AMOL TUKARAM KHEDKAR AND OTHERSversusSOU.RENUKA AMOL KHEDKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The husband (Applicant) and wife (Respondent) reached a mutual consent divorce settlement, agreeing that the earlier maintenance and compensation order dated 14 September 2022 was no longer applicable. The Applicant, through counsel, moved the Criminal Revision Application to have the order set …

SACHIN SHIVAJI PATILversusGRAMPANCHAYAT NOOL THR. SARPANCH AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sachin Shivaji Patil, filed a writ petition challenging a notice dated 06.02.2023 issued by the Gram Panchayat, Nool, which prohibited continuation of a stone crusher business. The petitioner clarified that he does not intend to carry out any stone crushing operations and is only …

NEHA WO ANIL PAWAR @ NEHA DO LOBHA RATHODversusANIL SO RAMAJI PAWAR

Allowed

The wife (applicant) residing in Pune filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of the marriage petition (A‑209 of 2023) from the Family Court in Solapur to the Family Court in Pune. She argued that traveling 300 km to Solapur would …

AMAR VITTHAL SHINDE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Amar Vitthal Shinde and others, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. After the charge-sheet was filed in the underlying case, they applied to withdraw the petition and obtain liberty to file a fresh petition incorporating the charge-sheet. The …

SHRI. BABULAL VITTHALSINGH PARDESHIversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SOLAPUR

Disposed Off

The petitioner in Writ Petition No. 5664 of 2016, Shri Babulal Vitthalsingh Pardeshi, died as recorded on 10 January 2023. The petitioners' counsel sought to file an application to record the legal heirs and to hand over the papers to a lawyer, but no such application had been filed. The court held …

KRISHNA VISHWANATH JANGAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition in 2022 challenging a criminal proceeding (R.C.C. No. 273 of 2019) pending before a trial court. The petitioner failed to appear for hearings and did not circulate the petition for several years. The respondent State produced the trial court judgment …

KESHAV SHANKAR SASANE (DSED) LRS.versusSHANKAR GANPATI SASANE (DESD) LRS.

Dismissed

The appellants, Keshav Shankar Sasane (deceased) LRs., filed a second appeal against the respondents, Shankar Ganpati Sasane (deceased) LRs. The respondents' counsel submitted death extracts for Respondent No.7 (died 30 January 2018) and Respondent No.9 (died 18 February 2022), which were digitally …

ABDUL WAJED TOUFEEQUE AHMED QUZI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking permission to withdraw their pending petition after a charge-sheet had been filed. They requested liberty to file a fresh petition that would annex the charge-sheet and include the necessary averments. The court considered whether such withdrawal …

GOVIND SHRIDHAR MAHAJANIversusSUDHIR SURESH MANTRI and ANR

Dismissed

The applicants filed a civil revision seeking to quash a decree dated 18 December 2010 passed by the District Judge, Satara, in Regular Civil Appeal No. 115 of 2000. During the pendency of the revision, the applicants sold the suit premises to a third party, thereby extinguishing the original cause …

Mahesh Maruti BhaktureversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

Mahesh Maruti Bhakture filed an application for leave to appeal against a decision of the State of Maharashtra. The applicant’s counsel relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) to argue that the appeal should be heard by the Sessions Court. The High …

BHARAT DHONDIRAM KHANDAREversusSHIVAJI MARUTI JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant filed a petition seeking leave to appeal an order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) which held that a victim may appeal an acquittal under Section 372 …

BALU NARAYAN PATILversusEKNATH TUKARAM PATIL

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the civil judge's order that rejected his application under Order 26, Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Code for the appointment of a Court Commissioner to measure suit land. The application was made before the commencement of recording of evidence. The …

BALAJI KONDIBA SAVALKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH G.P. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Balaji Kondiba Savalkar, filed Writ Petition No. 5102 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel, on instructions, requested permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered the …

SAI MAULI KALA KRIDA SANSKRUTIK MANDALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition in 2016 seeking a blanket order that no action be initiated against him. The petition was never circulated before hearing and the petitioner was absent. The court noted that the prayers were vague and general. Considering the lack of circulation and the …

GANPATI DAJI YEVALE and ANR.versusTARABAI ATMARAM GHADAGE (DESD) LRS

Dismissed

The appellants filed a second appeal against the respondents. During the pendency of the appeal, Respondent No.1B died, and the court directed that the legal heirs of the deceased be brought on record. No steps were taken to comply with this direction. Consequently, the court held that, by operation …

SHRINIVAS SATYANARAYAN PAMUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Shrinivas Satyanarayan Pamu, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel, on written instructions, sought to withdraw the petition. The court recorded the written instructions. Consequently, the court disposed of the petition as withdrawn. No …

DHOPESHWAR VITTHALAI VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT THROU. CHIEF PROMOTERS SUNIL PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROU. ITS SEC. MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATION TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

A large number of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) were filed by Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners failed to appear before the Court on the scheduled dates and did not file any further …

KEDARLING VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT THROU. CHIEF PROMOTER SANDIP DHANAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROU. THE SEC. MINISTRY OF C0-OPERATION TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit, filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for dismissal after …

KEDARLING VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT THROU. CHIEF PROMOTERS KRUSHNA GANPATI PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROU. THE SEC. MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATION TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑6186, 6190) against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners failed to appear before the Court on the scheduled dates, including the last hearing. The Court noted that no …

SAHEBRAO SUBRAO SHELKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Shri Sahebrao Subrao Shelke, a tax consultant, was arrested in connection with a large-scale investment fraud allegedly perpetrated by A.S. Traders and its subsidiaries, and charged under IPC sections 406, 409, 420 read with 34 and MPID Act sections 3 and 4. The applicant contended he was merely an …

SURAJ MAHADEV CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, convicted under Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 376(2)(l)(n) of the IPC, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his 20‑year sentence. While the appeal was pending, the applicant’s counsel requested to withdraw the …

SAKHRABAI SHIVAJI MALLAV AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants, Sakhrabai Shivaji Mallav and Anita Vijay Bhoi, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur, for offences under Sections 302, 307, 452, 504 and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC, based largely on dying declarations of the deceased Hausabai and circumstantial evidence. …

SHANKAR RAJARAM GHADIGAONKAR AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Shankar Rajaram Ghadigaonkar and others, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. The petition was filed after they were acquitted in the underlying criminal case. The petitioners argued that the acquittal rendered the petition unnecessary. The …

ISHWARA DATTU HAJARE AND ANRversusANANDA ISHWAR HAJARE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought relief through a writ petition, but the court noted that the related civil suit R.C.S. No. 83 of 2008 had already been finally decided by the trial court. Consequently, there was no remaining issue for the writ petition to address. The court therefore dismissed the writ …

KHARJAIDEVI VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT BAHAGEWADI THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF COOPERATION, TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit, filed a series of writ petitions (numbers 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6185‑6190) before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the …

M.K. VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT, DHANGARWADI THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF CO OPERATION TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for dismissal because the petitioner’s counsel failed to appear on the scheduled …

SHRI. NINAIDEVI VIVIDH SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT KODE THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF CO OPERATION TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit filed a large number of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366, 4367, 5749, 5750, 5751, 5752, 5753, 5754, 5755, 5770‑5779, 5780‑5808, 5812, 6182‑6186, 6190) before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. No …

SHRI. RAMESHWAR VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANTHA MARYADIT INJOLI THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF CO OPERATION TEXTILES AND MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit, filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366-4367, 5749-5755, 5770-6186, etc.) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for dismissal after …

SHRI. JAI SATALIDEVI VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT HARGUDEWADI THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF CO OPERATION, TEXTILES AND MARK. AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit, filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for …

SHRI. GANOBA VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT, HUMBOLI THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF CO OPERATION, TEXTILES AND MARK. AND ORS

Dismissed

Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit filed a series of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for dismissal because the petitioners failed to appear before the Court on multiple occasions. …

SHRI. DEV VAKOBA VIVIDH SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT VAKOLI THR. CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS SECRETARY MINISTRY OF CO OPERATION, TEXTILES AND MARK. AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Datta Vikas Seva Sahakari Seva Sanstha Maryadit, filed a large number of writ petitions (Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the scheduled hearing dates, and the …

SHRI. RAJENDRA KHETAMAL JAINversusSMT. MANISHA MANOHAR DALI and ORS

Disposed Off

Shri Rajendra Khetamal Jain filed a civil revision seeking to quash a 2011 judgment, confirm a decree, and obtain possession of premises. The High Court scheduled the matter for dismissal, but the applicant and his advocates failed to appear when the case was called. The court, noting the absence of …