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Judgments of 2026

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PRAMOD RAVINDRA DHURIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a public interest litigation alleging that the Maharashtra Forest Department illegally diverted 1.25 hectares of reserved forest land for an eco‑tourism centre at Dhamapur without obtaining prior approval under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and that only a post‑facto …

YUNNUS KARIMSAB KAMBLEversusATMARAM SHIVANNA HIRAPURE AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners sought leave to appeal in a criminal matter but, after deciding to file an appeal before the Sessions Court in accordance with the precedent set in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC Online SC 1320), they requested the withdrawal of the present petition. The learned …

SHRI. SURESH TULSHIRAM KORAKEversusSMT. JYOTI W/O. DEEPAK VASEKAR AND ORS.

Dismissed

Shri Suresh Tulshiram Korake filed a first appeal (No. 1506 of 2019) against Smt Jyoti Vasekar and others in the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellant on the scheduled hearing date. The court noted a prior order dated 29‑08‑2026 that the matter was kept …

NAMRATA MOHAN SURVASEversusABHIJIT RAMCHANDRA RAJ

Disposed Off

The applicant, Namrata Mohan Survase, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of family court proceedings (P.D. 1/2024) from Solapur to Pune. The applicant’s counsel, Pallavi Nidbane, later informed the court that the respondent’s case in Solapur had been dismissed for default. …

BIPIN RAJKUMAR TEJAWANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bipin Rajkumar Tejawani, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the proceedings against him. During the pendency of the petition, the investigating agency filed the charge-sheet in the underlying criminal case. The petitioner’s counsel then applied to …

SARJERAO SOMNATH LOKAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

This is an anticipatory bail application filed by Sarjerao Somnath Lokare against the State of Maharashtra. The application was listed before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, on 18th November 2025. When the matter was called, none appeared for the applicant. The Court noted that the …

SATISH DNYANDEO KADAM AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Satish Dnyandeo Kadam and another filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The Court expressed its reluctance to interfere with the prayers sought. The applicants' counsel then sought time to take instructions and subsequently …

NARKU NAYAKU CHOUGULE and ANR.versusSHRI. DATTU BHAU PATIL and ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The appellants, Narku Nayaku Chougule and another, filed an appeal before the National Lok Adalat Civil Appellate Jurisdiction. During the hearing, the appellant's administrative officer, Mr. Sagar Tukaram Samant, expressed that the appeal should not be prosecuted. The court permitted the appellants …

SANTOSH BHAUSAHEB NALAVADE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief, but the prosecution filed summary proceedings in the case. The petitioners argued that the summary proceedings should be considered, yet no substantive material remained for the court's review. The court noted that, in the absence of any …

BALKRISHNA SRIPAD SARDESAIversusNARAYAN SRIPAD SARDESAI (DECEASED) AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, representing the estate of the deceased Narayan Shripad Sardesai, filed a review petition challenging the court's order dated 28 February 2026 that appointed a Commissioner to take measurements. The Commissioner had already completed the measurement, and the respondent waived service …

SHRIRAM GENERAL STORESversusROYAL UMBRELLA CENTRE AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shriram General Stores filed criminal appeals (Nos. 397 and 398 of 2011) before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur, against Royal Umbrella Centre and Royal Umbrella Mart respectively. Neither the appellant nor the appellant's counsel appeared before the court. The State, through counsel …

SHRIRAM GENERAL STORESversusROYAL UMBRELLA MART AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shriram General Stores filed criminal appeals (Nos. 397 and 398 of 2011) before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur, against Royal Umbrella Centre and Royal Umbrella Mart respectively. Neither the appellant nor the appellant's counsel appeared before the court. The State, through counsel …

ANIS ASHRAF SHEIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Anis Ashraf Sheikh filed a criminal writ petition seeking the quashing of an FIR. The petitioner failed to appear before the court despite multiple adjournments. The court noted that no interim relief had been obtained since April 2021. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for default. The court …

ANKUSH SAMPATRAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Ankush Sampatrao Jadhav, a director of a cooperative society, was implicated in alleged misappropriation of fixed deposits and false loan claims, leading to an FIR under IPC sections 406, 408, 409, 420, 34 and sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial …

BALASO KRUSHNAT DHANGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered the bail application of Balaso Krushnat Dhangar, who was arrested in connection with a large‑scale investment fraud involving A.S. Traders and Developers and its subsidiaries. The applicant argued that he was merely a victim who had invested Rs.63.34 …

RAMA @ RAMCHANDRA NAGNATH SAPTALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Rama @ Ramchandra Nagnath Saptale, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in Crime No. 849 of 2023 involving offences under the IPC (sections 354, 354A, 354D, 506 read with 34) and the POCSO Act (sections 8, 9, 12). He asserted full …

PRASAD RAGHUNATH WASHIKARversusARVIND MARUTI GURAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Prasad Raghunath Washikar, failed to appear before the Bombay High Court in a criminal appeal against Arvind Maruti Gurav and others. The State's counsel, citing the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), argued that the matter …

RITESH SACHIN GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ritesh Sachin Gaikwad, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 1117 of 2023) seeking release on bail if arrested in connection with CR No. 742 of 2022. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Priyal Sarda, subsequently sought leave of the court to withdraw the application. The State's …

PRAVIN PRAKASH BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pravin Prakash Bhosale, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR alleging fraud and criminal conspiracy under Sections 406, 409, 417, 420 and 120‑B read with Section 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that Bhosale, as Chairman of Sharanya Urban Multipurpose Nidhi Bank, …

SATISH RAMCHANDRA SHINDE PATIL AND ORS.versusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Satish Ramchandra Shinde Patil & Ors., filed a writ petition challenging a notification dated 2 December 2016 issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under Section 3-A of the National Highways Act, 1956. The petition sought to contest the acquisition of land for a …

MARUTI ANAPPA KAMBLEversusCHANDRAKANT GANGARAM KAMBLE AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Maruti Anappa Kamble, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking transfer of the proceedings to a Sessions Court with appropriate jurisdiction. Both parties' counsel cited the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) …

YASHODHARA CO. OP CREDIT SOCEITY LTD,versusGEETA PRABHAKAR GORE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Yashodhara Co. Op Credit Society Ltd appealed against Geeta Prabhakar Gore and another, seeking relief in the Bombay High Court. The appellant argued, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), that the criminal proceedings should be before a Sessions …

YASHODARA CO. OP CREDIT SOCEITY LTDversusGEETA PRABHAKAR GORE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant Yashodara Co. Op Credit Society Ltd filed a criminal appeal against Geeta Prabhakar Gore and others. The appellant argued, relying on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), that the matter should be tried before a Sessions Court …

GOPICHAND RAMCHANDRA KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ANDANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard Criminal Appeals Nos. 424 and 436 of 2011 where the appellants were absent. The State of Maharashtra, represented by S.S. Choudhari, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to …

YASHODHARA CO. OP CREDIT SOCEITY LTD.versusGEETA PRABHAKAR GORE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Yashodhara Co. Op Credit Society Ltd appealed against Geeta Prabhakar Gore and another, seeking relief in the Bombay High Court. The appellant argued, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), that the criminal proceedings should be before a Sessions …

TRIMURTI FIDS AGENCYversusSUDAM NAMDEO JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Trimurti Fids Agency, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking transfer of the proceedings to a Sessions Court with appropriate jurisdiction. The appellant, through counsel, relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC …

VITTHAL NARSU PATIL DECEASEDversusSHAMRAO SHRIPATI PATIL

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application to record the legal heirs of the deceased appellant No.1b in a second appeal. The court noted a delay in filing the application but observed that the respondent's counsel raised no objection. Consequently, the court permitted the interim application in …

SAMBHAJI HINDURAO YADAVversusSHANKAR NARAYAN PAWAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

Sambhaji Hindurao Yadav appealed before the Bombay High Court against Shankar Narayan Pawar and others. The appellant, through counsel, relied on the Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the matter should be heard by a Sessions …

VILAS HARIBHAU KULKARNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. AGP. AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Vilas Haribhau Kulkarni filed a writ petition seeking an early hearing of the proceedings against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner, through counsel, limited the prayer to a request for expeditious disposal. The Court, after considering the limited prayer, directed the concerned …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.versusSMT.LAJWANTI SEVARAM WADHAWANI and ORS.

Disposed Off

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. filed an appeal (First Appeal No. 1063 of 2002) challenging a judgment dated 1 November 2001 that awarded Rs. 79,000 to the mother of a deceased accident victim. The appeal was listed for disposal on 24 September 2026. At the hearing, neither the appellant nor the …

YASHWANT CHANDER GADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard Criminal Appeals Nos. 424 and 436 of 2011 where the appellants were absent. The State of Maharashtra, represented by S.S. Choudhari, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to …

BHARAT DAGADU NALEversusPRAKASH BABURAO MALI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bharat Dagadu Nale, was absent when the appeal was called before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The State’s counsel, Nitin B. Patil, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the matter should be …

SHRI. YUVRAJ SHAMRAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Shri Yuvraj Shamrao Jadhav, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Maharashtra and others to decide a representation dated 6 February 2015, which essentially complained against Mr R.S. Patil. The Court observed that the matter related to the year 2016, had not been …

BASAVESHWAR BALASAHEB KOSHTIversusCHANDAR TATOBA CHOUGULE AND ANR

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 533 of 2015, the appellant Basaveshwar Balasaheb Koshti and his counsel were absent from the hearing. The State, represented by Advocate Nitin B. Patil, relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that …

SHARADA MARHARI MALIversusTHE COMPETENT AUTHORITY DY. COLLECTOR AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Sharada Narhari Mali, sought a direction to unfreeze her bank accounts after the Competent Authority (Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition) froze them following a complaint by her brother that she had relinquished her share in the acquired land via a 1993 release deed. The land had …

VIMAL UMRAOGIRI GOSAVIversusNAGNATH @ NAGESH BALASAHEB MOHITE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, heard Criminal Appeals Nos. 453 and 454 of 2011 concerning Housabai Umrao Girigosavi (deceased) and Vimal Umraogiri Gosavi against Nagnath Balasaheb Mohite and others. Neither the appellant nor the appellant's counsel appeared, either in person or …

TUKAIDEVI VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT LALEWADI THR. CHIEF PROMOTER PANDURANG S. SHINDversusTHE 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 (numbers 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑6186, etc.) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on …

OM SHRI SHANKAR VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT PALASAWADE 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, 5770‑6186, etc., 2024) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners failed to appear on the scheduled hearing …

SHRI GANESH VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SANSTHA MARYADIT JADHAVWADI THROU. CHIEF PROMOTERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROU. ITS 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, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for dismissal because the petitioners failed to appear on the scheduled dates. The Court noted …

SHRI VISHWAVIDHATA VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT UDAGIR 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) against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for dismissal because the petitioners failed to appear on the scheduled dates. The Court noted …

JYOTIRLING VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT AARUL THR. CHIEF PROMOTER V.D. PATILversusTHE 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, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitions were listed for …

OM DATTA BHAIRAVNATH VIKAS SEVA SAHAKARI SEVA SANSTHA MARYADIT SAIDAPUR THROU. ITS CHIEF PROMOTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTGRA THROU. ITS SEC. MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATION TEXTILES ANA MARKETING AND ORS

Dismissed

A large number of writ petitions (Petition Nos. 4364, 4366‑4367, 5749‑5755, 5770‑5775, 5776‑6186, 6190) were filed in the High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Satyajeet Swami, Mr. Sudhir Patil and Mr. …

AMIT DILIP SASANEversusMANOHAR SHIVRAM KADAM AND ANR

Disposed Off

Amit Dilip Sasane appealed against Manohar Shivram Kadam and others, seeking relief in the High Court. The appellant and the State counsel relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the criminal proceedings should be before …

BAJIRAO DATTATRAY PATILversusKRISHNAT BALU PATIL AND ANR.

Disposed Off

In Criminal Appeal No. 487 of 2023, the appellant Bajirao Dattatray Patil sought to have the proceedings transferred to a Sessions Court having jurisdiction, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320). The respondent State, …

BHARAT DAMJI SHAHversusJAYASHREE BHARAT SHAH AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bharat Damji Shah, filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside a recovery warrant of Rs.48,000 issued by a Judicial Magistrate First Class. The revision challenged the magistrate's order on procedural or substantive grounds. When the matter was called, the applicant failed to …

SITARAM CHATUR RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sitaram Chatur Rathod, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf. The police remark indicated that the applicant had already died. In light of this fact, the Court found that the revision could not proceed. Consequently, the …

PRIYANKA SURAJ BHOITE ALIAS PRIYANKA A. POWARversusSURAJ AVINASH BHOITE

Disposed Off

Priyanka Suraj Bhoite filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against Suraj Avinash Bhoite. The petition was listed before Justice Shailesh P. Brahme. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the parties had settled the matter amicably. The …

JAYESH PRAKASH SHIVALKARversusPRAMOD A. KARANDIKAR AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Jayesh Prakash Shivalkar, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, seeking relief against the respondents. Both parties cited the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), arguing that the …

RAJENDRA MAHADEV PATIL AND ORSversusRAMAN PITA GOVARDHAN ARORA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought a writ directing Respondent No.8, a co‑operative society, to distribute compensation that had been paid to the society, alleging selective disbursement that excluded the petitioners. The court held that, under its writ jurisdiction, it cannot issue a writ or any direction …

MEHTA BUILDERSversusMOHANCHANDRA NATHALAL DESAI

Disposed Off

Mehta Builders filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur, seeking relief against Mohanchandra Nathalal Desai. The parties submitted consent terms (Exh. ‘X’) and agreed to settle the dispute. The court noted that the heirs of the deceased respondent had been listed …

BIRU NAMDEV PANDHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an interim application filed by Biru Namdev Pandhare seeking suspension of his life imprisonment and other sentences imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge in a 2014 murder and related offences case. The prosecution alleged that Pandhare shot the victim during a land …

BALKRISHNA LAXMAN BHUVADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Balkrishna Laxman Bhuvad, filed a criminal writ petition seeking the quashing of a chargesheet filed under FIR No.33 of 2018. The petition alleged that the chargesheet had never been circulated and that the petitioner had not been given an opportunity to appear. The High Court …

KOLHAPUR AUTO WORKS PVT LTD AND ANRversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

Kolhapur Auto Works Pvt. Ltd and another filed a writ petition (No. 5313 of 2023) before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, challenging actions of the Union of India and others. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Jitendra N. Somaiya, while the respondents were represented by Mr. …

MADHUKAR VASUDEV SOMANversusMANGALA DATTATRAY SALVI AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The applicant, Madhukar Vasudev Soman, filed a civil revision seeking to quash a judgment and decree from a 2010 appeal and a 2002 suit. On the hearing date, neither the applicant nor his counsel appeared, while the respondent's counsel, Sumit Kothari, was present. The respondent informed the court …

RANGRAO DADU PATILversusBAJIRAO MARUTI KUMBHAR (MHARULKAR) AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rangrao Dadu Patil, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court against respondents Bajirao Maruti Kumbhar and others. Both parties argued that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), the matter should …

SANGRAM DHONDIRAM GOINGADE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Sangram Dhondiram Goingade and others, filed Criminal Interim Application No. 1435 of 2025 in Criminal Appeal No. 400 of 2025. Subsequently, their counsel, Mr. Sukumar Ghanvat, informed the Court that the applicants no longer wished to pursue the interim relief and sought leave to …

SHRI. JAGANNATH BHIKU JARAK AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners, Shri Jagannath Bhiku Jarak and another, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the petitioners, through counsel, applied for leave to withdraw the writ petition. The Court …

SACHIN PANDURANG DHONE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No.384 of 2021 and the related charge‑sheet (R.C.C. No.36 of 2022) filed under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504 and 34 IPC, invoking Section 482 of the CrPC. The parties had settled their matrimonial dispute through a mutual‑consent divorce, with the wife receiving …

SHIVKUMAR HARIDASMAL MOHNANIversusGOVIND BHAGIRATH SARDA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Shivkumar Haridasmal Mohnani filed a Civil Revision Application in 2011 seeking to set aside a 2009 decree passed by the District Judge, Sangli. The application was admitted, but the sole applicant died on 9 May 2013 and no further steps were taken. The respondent, represented by Akshay Kulkarni, …

ABDUL RAJAK SHAUKATALI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

Petitioner Abdul Rajak Shaukatali Shaikh filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Maharashtra and others to act against an alleged illegal encroacher and remove the encroachment on the Corporation DP Road in Solapur. The Court held that it could not determine whether the …

VITTHAL VINAYAK DHEMBREversusVAISHALI VITTHAL DHEMBRE AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicants filed a criminal revision application (CR No.248 of 2018) challenging a decision of the Sessions Court. Since parallel proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act had already been initiated, the applicants’ counsel sought permission to withdraw the revision. …

SHRI.MURLIDHAR DAJI MANE AND OTHERSversusJANABAI SONABA JADHAV AND OTHERS

Dismissed

The second appeal was filed by the original defendants challenging the trial and appellate courts' findings that the appellant was not a legitimate son of Daji Mane and therefore had no right to the partitioned property. The genealogy showed Daji Mane and Savitribai had only daughters, and the …

SHRI.MURLIDHAR DAJI MANE AND OTHERSversusJANABAI SONABA JADHAV AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The second appeal was filed by the original defendants challenging the trial and appellate courts' findings that the appellant was not a legitimate son of Daji Mane and therefore had no right to the partitioned property. The genealogy showed Daji Mane and Savitribai had only daughters, and the …

SANGEETA NARENDRAKUMAR PUROHITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sangeeta Narendrakumar Purohit, filed a criminal writ petition challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. After the charge-sheet was filed in the underlying criminal case, the petitioner sought permission from the High Court to withdraw the writ petition and to file a …

VISHAL JAYSING NALAGEversusAMIT SUHAS MAYEKAR

Allowed

The original complainant filed a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act alleging a bounced cheque of Rs.12 lakh. The trial court awarded compensation of Rs.14.5 lakh and the accused deposited Rs.3 lakh with the court. The accused filed an interim application seeking permission …

VAIBHAV MARUTI PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered two anticipatory bail applications (Nos. 1364 and 1019 of 2025) filed by Rohit V. Varekar and Vaibhav M. Patil respectively, along with an interim stamp application. The applicants had deposited a partial amount and filed an affidavit undertaking to …

VIJAY BHAGWANRAO SHELKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Dr. Vijay Bhagwanrao Shelke filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. No counsel appeared on his behalf when the matter was called. The respondent's Additional Public Prosecutor informed the Court that the underlying criminal case …

MDANLAL MOHANLAL BOHARA AND ANRversusKAMLA YASHWANT KOLEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, accused Nos.1 and 11 in a criminal case under IPC sections 420 and 34, sought quash of the proceedings filed by the complainant, Kamla Yashwant Kolekar, who alleged cheating in a property allotment. The complainant, now 92 years old, filed an Affidavit cum Consent stating she no …

VISHWAS BANDU PATILversusPRADEEP SHIVAJI LAD AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vishwas Bandu Patil, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a delay of 5 years and 183 days in filing an appeal for enhancement of compensation against a judgment dated 06‑02‑2015. He offered to forego any interest for the delayed period and relied on Supreme Court …

SOLAPUR JANTA SAHAKARI BANK LTDversusVIJAYALAXMI SANGAPPA SURPUR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Solapur Janta Sahakari Bank Ltd, filed a criminal appeal against the respondents seeking relief. The learned counsel for both parties relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the matter should be heard by a …

TRIMURTI NAGARI SAHAKARI PAT SANSTHA MTDTversusGAJANAN BANDU KANDLE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Trimurti Nagari Sahakari Pat Sanstha Mtdt, sought to continue criminal proceedings before the High Court, while the respondent State argued that the case should be heard by the Sessions Court having jurisdiction. Both parties relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

MANOHAR HIRALAL MALUversusMILIND SHRIDHAR JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

Manohar Hiralal Malu appealed against Milind Shridhar Jadhav and others, seeking relief in the Bombay High Court. The appellant’s counsel, citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), argued that the matter should be heard by a Sessions Court with appropriate …

MANOHAR HIRALAL MALUversusMILIND SHRIDHAR JADHAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

Manohar Hiralal Malu appealed against Milind Shridhar Jadhav and others, seeking relief in the Bombay High Court. The appellant’s counsel, citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), argued that the matter should be heard by a Sessions Court with appropriate …

SHARANAPPA PUNDALIK JEUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sharanappa Pundalik Jeure, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 27 January 2025 issued by the Chief Judicial Magistrate under Section 14(1) of the SARFAESI Act. The High Court held that the SARFAESI Act provides an exclusive remedy for actions taken under Section 14, and …

VILAS PRABHAKAR SANSAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRO. GOVT. PLEADER

Disposed Off

Vilas Prabhakar Sansare filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 26 March 2025 passed under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act. The Court examined whether a writ petition is maintainable when an alternate statutory remedy is available under the same provision. It held that the petitioner has an …

SHRI. RAJU @ DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTIversusMAJOR PRAKASH RAJGONDA PATIL (RETIRED)

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The applicant, Shri Raju @ Devappa Anna Shetti, filed a civil revision application before the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel instructed the court to withdraw the revision application. The court considered the request and, without further hearing, disposed of the application …

BASHIR AHMED MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Bashir Ahmed Mulla, a member of the Muslim Education Committee, filed writ petition No.4603 of 2006 against the State of Maharashtra. He subsequently filed an affidavit stating that the parties had amicably settled the dispute and that the Managing Committee passed resolutions on 21 November 2025, …

MAHENDRA SHANKAR DHUMAL AND ORSversusTHE STATE 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 …

SONALI SAMPAT CHAVAN AND ORSversusTHE STATE 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 …

HANUMANT SHANKAR GUJARversusRAMCHANDRA SAVALA WAGH AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Hanumant Shankar Gujar, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The petitioner’s counsel, on instructions, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction, granted permission for withdrawal. …

SHRI. CHANDRAKANT SHANKAR PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

Petitioner Chandrakant Shankar Pawar filed a writ petition challenging his appointment to a board, alleging that his inclusion was wrongful. The High Court examined whether the appointment complied with applicable legal standards. Finding that the petitioner was indeed wrongly placed on the board, …

GORAKH SHIVA KAMBALEversusAJIT SADASHIV MALI AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Gorakh Shiva Kambale, filed a leave to appeal application challenging his acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and sought to have the appeal transferred to the District and Sessions Court in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in M/s. Celestium …

ANIL KALLAPPA MEDIDARversusJAGGANATH APPARAO PATIL AND ANR

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The appellant, Anil Kallappa Medidar, was absent along with his counsel when the appeal was called. The State's counsel, Nitin B. Patil, relied on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the matter should be before a …

SANJAY ASHOK BHANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sanjay Ashok Bhange, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur. The trial in the underlying criminal matter had already commenced. Counsel for the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition, arguing that the trial …

DHANAJI ANANDA DESAIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Dhanaji Ananda Desai, filed an appeal under Section 14A of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 seeking pre‑arrest bail for offences under Sections 75(1)(iv) and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(1)(r) of the SCST Act. The …

JAYSINH RAMCHANDRA GHORPADEversusSATISH SHANKAR SATHE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Jaysinh Ramchandra Ghorpade, filed an application for leave to appeal against an order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He sought to have the appeal transferred to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in M/s. …

JAYSINH RAMCHANDRA GHORPADEversusSATISH SHANKAR SATHE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Jaysinh Ramchandra Ghorpade, filed an application seeking leave to appeal an order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in M/s. Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to argue that the appeal should be …

SHAILESH PRADIP DHEKANE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who had been acquitted in criminal case R.C.C. No. 465 of 2022 (Crime No. 146 of 2022), filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. Their counsel submitted that, since the acquittal left no surviving issue, the petition should be withdrawn. The court accepted the counsel's …

SUNIL ANANDA KASHIDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered bail applications filed by Sunil Ananda Kashid and Sharad Gaurihar Mundhekar, who were arrested in May 2024 for alleged loan fraud and misappropriation of Rs 13.09 crore in a cooperative society, offences punishable under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Protection …

SHRISHAIL SAHADEV KALAWANT AND ANR.versusKASHINATH SHIVANNA HAMALI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Shrishail Sahadev Kalawant & Anr., filed a writ petition in 2016 seeking relief in a civil suit that was still at the evidence stage and had no interim orders. Through video conferencing, their counsel, Mr. Ujwal Agandsurve, requested permission to withdraw the writ petition and …

AMRUT ARVIND POWAR AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Amrut Arvind Powar and another, were convicted in Sessions Case No.13 of 2024 for offences under Sections 363 and 312 of the Indian Penal Code, with a sentence that was suspended by the trial court and a fine of Rs.30,000 imposed. They filed Interim Application No.1601 of 2025 …

DATTU ANNA DARADE AND ORS.versusSHRI. MAHADEO EKNATH LONDHE

Dismissed

A writ petition (No. 8178 of 2019) was filed in the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. No parties appeared before the court on 7 July 2026. The court directed the petitioner's advocate to furnish copies of the petition for issuance of notice to the sole respondent within two weeks, failing …

MANOJKUMAR CHANDRAKANT PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Manojkumar Chandrakant Pawar, a resident of Uganda, applied for anticipatory bail in a case (C.R. No.339/2024) alleging offences under Sections 420, 406 r/w 34 of the IPC. He claims he never received the Rs.10 lakh allegedly paid to him by the informant, and that the informant’s allegations are …

PHILIP JOHN BHAMBALversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Philip John Bhambal filed a writ petition challenging an action of the authorities. The High Court directed that the investigation be transferred to the Crime Branch, after which a charge‑sheet was filed. Counsel for the petitioner submitted that, in view of the charge‑sheet, the petition …

CHARLES SIDHARAM LONDHEversusTHE SECRETARY, M.S.R.T.C. AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellant, Charles Sidharam Londhe, was injured in a road accident on 21 March 2004 when a State Transport bus driver abruptly accelerated and collided with his motorcycle, resulting in a 38% permanent disability. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded him a total compensation of Rs …

ANAJE FISHERIES AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Anaje Fisheries and another, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, but neither they nor their counsel appeared. The State of Maharashtra, through counsel Mr. C. D. Mali, argued that the matter should be heard by the Sessions Court having jurisdiction, relying …

ANAJE FISHERIES AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Anaje Fisheries & Anr., filed a criminal writ petition (No. 2280 of 2018) in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The matter was listed multiple times in September 2026, but the petitioners and their counsel, Mr. Chittaranjan Das, failed to appear …

SHIVAIRAO B. YADAVversus1. SAHEBRAO B. YADAV and 9 ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Shivajirao B. Yadav, died as evidenced by a returned letter from the RPAD dated 4 October 2022. The court was informed of the death by the appellant's counsel. By operation of law, the second appeal filed by the sole appellant stands abated. Consequently, the appeal could not proceed. …

DEEPAK RAGHUNATH DHEREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a public interest litigation before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur. The petition was argued by a team of advocates. The respondents, including the State of Maharashtra and other parties, were represented by their counsel. The court, after hearing, found that the …

NITIN DAGADU AIWALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nitin Dagadu Aiwale, filed a bail application (No.4625 of 2024) in connection with Crime No.73 of 2023 registered at Karveer Police Station, Kolhapur. An earlier order on 10 April 2026 stayed the application because a fresh bail application (No.216 of 2026) had been filed, and the …

ASHOK PANDAIAH KATKAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ashok Pandaiah Katkam, filed an appeal against an order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur, one day beyond the prescribed period. He sought condonation of this one‑day delay through an interim application. The court heard arguments from both sides and, after consideration, …

SIDDHI LALIT DOLEversusLALITKUMAR KRUPAL DOLE

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The Applicants filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of a marriage petition (No. A/1031 of 2022) and a domestic violence case (No. 206 of 2022) to the Family Court in Solapur. The Applicants later informed the court, through their counsel, that the dispute underlying the marriage …

PANKAJ RAVINDRA BARTAKKEversusBABAN TUKARAM SAPTE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Pankaj Ravindra Bartakke appealed against Baban Tukaram Sapte and another. The appellant, through counsel, relied on the Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) to argue that the matter should be before the Sessions Court having jurisdiction. The High Court considered …

MAHAVEER BABASO HULLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mahaveer Babaso Hulle, sought anticipatory bail while being accused of multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code in Crime No. 65 of 2023. An interim protection order had been granted by the Additional Sessions Judge, but the matter was not settled through mediation. The applicant …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSMT. VANITA SHARAD WAGHMARE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. filed an appeal against a decree involving Smt. Vanita Sharad Waghmare and others. During the hearing, the appellant's counsel and an authorized officer informed the court that the insurance company was not willing to prosecute the appeal. The court therefore …

SACHIN BHUPAL DESAIversusATMARAM KHASABA MANE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sachin Bhupal Desai, filed a petition seeking leave to appeal an acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in M/s. Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), he requested that the appeal be …

M/S. MUKSH TRADERSversusSHIVAJI ANANDRAO PATIL AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, M/s Mukesh Traders, and the respondent, Shivaji Ananda Patil & Anr., appeared in person before the Bombay High Court’s Kolhapur Circuit Bench and submitted self‑attested Aadhaar cards for identification. Both parties stated that the dispute had been amicably settled and the appellant …

SURAJ MAHADEV KAKADEversusSNEHA SURAJ KAKADE

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Suraj Mahadev Kakade and Sneha Suraj Kakade (through a power of attorney), filed writ petitions in the Bombay High Court challenging each other in a matrimonial dispute. Both parties later reached an amicable settlement of the dispute. The learned counsel for each side informed the …

RAJU SHIVAJI BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Raju Shivaji Bhosale, filed two criminal writ petitions (Nos. 584 of 2024 and 3655 of 2025) challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner and his advocate failed to appear on the returnable dates, despite being cautioned that the petitions would be dismissed for …

SALIM ABDULRAHIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Salim Abdulrahim Shaikh, filed a criminal appeal (No. 465 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court, seeking transfer of the proceedings to a Sessions Court having jurisdiction. Both parties relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC …

AMAR APPASO SURYAWANSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA ANED ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Amar Appaso Suryawanshi, was charged under Sections 376(2)(n), 506 read with 34 of the IPC, and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act for alleged sexual assault and intimidation. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC after the Sessions Judge rejected his earlier bail …

SHRINIWAS MARIYANNA KRISHNAKAR AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners failed to appear before the Bombay High Court in a criminal writ petition filed in 2019. The court noted that the regular criminal case (No. 591 of 2019) had been decided by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Solapur on 10 July 2024, acquitting the petitioners of all charges. The …

RAHUL EKNATH ANDHALE AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicants, Rahul Eknath Andhale and others, filed a criminal application seeking the quashing of an FIR. No appearance was made by the applicants at any stage since the filing in 2022. The court noted the complete lack of participation by the applicants. Consequently, the application was …

BAPUSO BHAU KHOT AND ORSversusDADA BALU KHOT AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, a group of agriculturists, challenged the Sub‑Divisional Officer’s order dated 28‑02‑2024 that allowed a revision and set aside the Mamlatdar Court’s order of 24‑01‑2024 concerning an alleged obstruction of an approach road between village Gats 218 and 225. The petitioners claimed …

AKSHAY JALINDER MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Akshay Jalinder Mane filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 2177 of 2022 in the Bombay High Court challenging the criminal proceedings against him. While the petition was pending, the trial court acquitted the accused in the underlying case. Counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the acquittal …

MADHURI VEERDHAVAL CHALUKYAversusBAJIRAO KRUSHNATH KHEDKAR AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Smt. Madhuri V. Chalukya, challenged a revision order that set aside the State of Maharashtra's decisions to transfer a mining lease to her as legal heir of the late Major Pralhad R. Desai and instead directed execution of the lease in the name of the partnership firm M/s. Major …

PARSHWA ENTERPRISESversusTECHNICO FOUNDRY PVT. LTD. AND ANR

Disposed Off

Parshwa Enterprises appealed against Technico Foundry Pvt. Ltd. and another before the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench, Kolhapur. The appellant, relying on the Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), contended that the criminal proceedings should …

ANNASAHEB RAJARAM PATILversusSHUBHAM AGRO EXPORT AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Annasaheb Rajaram Patil, sought transfer of criminal proceedings against M/s Shubham Agro Export Ltd. and others to a Sessions Court with appropriate jurisdiction. The parties relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to …

PRAVIN JAIPAL SHETEversusUMESH MAHADEO PATIL AND ANR

Disposed Off

Pravin Jaipal Shete appealed against Umesh Mahadeo Patil and another before the Bombay High Court, but neither the appellant nor his counsel appeared. The State, represented by Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, cited the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) to argue that …

VILAS BABULAL OSWALversusSUNIL MOHANLAL KOTHARI AND ANR

Disposed Off

Vilas Babulal Oswal (appellant) was absent when the matter was called before the Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the Bombay High Court. The State, through Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) to argue that the criminal …

KAVITA SATISH KOKATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Kavita Satish Kokate, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. After the charge was framed against her, she sought leave to withdraw the application. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Jaydeep D. Mane, submitted a request for withdrawal on behalf of …

INDUBAI DAYANOBA PATILversusSUMAN DNYANOBA PATIL

Disposed Off

The applicant, Indubai Dayanoba Patil, filed Interim Application No. 11393 of 2025 seeking an early date for the hearing of Second Appeal No. 30 of 2018. The respondent’s counsel claimed that the interim application had not been served on their client, while the applicant’s counsel asserted that …

MAHESH SAMBHAJI MOHITEversusMADHUKAR SHIVAJI PANSE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Mahesh Sambhaji Mohite appealed to the Bombay High Court seeking transfer of his criminal proceedings to a Sessions Court with jurisdiction, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran. The High Court considered whether it could order such a transfer under …

PRAVIN JAISPAL SHETEversusUMESH MAHADEO PATIL AND ANR

Disposed Off

Pravin Jaipal Shete appealed against Umesh Mahadeo Patil and another before the Bombay High Court, but neither the appellant nor his counsel appeared. The State, represented by Ms. Mahalakshmi Ganapathy, cited the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) to argue that …

PAWAN SUBHASH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Pawan Subhash Shinde, an Assistant Technician appointed in 2017, applied for promotion to Assistant Engineer (Transmission) under Advertisement No. 09 of 2024, claiming SEBC reservation and submitted the requisite caste and domicile certificates. Respondent No. 2 issued a communication …

KETAN SAKHAHARI GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ketan Sakhahari Gaikwad, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Crime No. 137 of 2023) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 376, 376(20)(n) and 506, where the complainant was a married woman and the relationship was claimed to be consensual. On 14 June 2023 the trial court …

KERA @ KERBA LAXMAN GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Kera Laxman Gaikwad, a 75‑year‑old, was charged in Crime No.821 of 2022 for offences under Sections 307, 504 and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC, based on an FIR alleging assault on the complainant and his mother. On 14 June 2023 the trial court granted anticipatory bail under …

SHRAVANI BHIKAJI PATILversusBHIKAJI SAMBHAJI PATIL

Disposed Off

Shravani Bhikaji Patil filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking relief against Bhikaji Sambhaji Patil. The Court examined the petition to determine its maintainability in the civil jurisdiction. It concluded that the petition was not maintainable on the …

SANGITA RAJU CHANGAUDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sangita Raju Changaudar, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief in a criminal matter. The respondent State of Maharashtra argued that the charges against the petitioner had already been framed. The court examined whether the petition could continue in view …

RUPESH SURESH KOCHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rupesh Suresh Kochare, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. The trial court had already passed an order of acquittal in the underlying case. The court observed that an acquittal eliminates any basis for granting bail, rendering the …

THE ASHTA PEOPLES CO OPERATIVE BANK LTDversusBALASO MARUTI KAMBLE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ashta Peoples Co Operative Bank Ltd, filed a criminal appeal against Balaso Maruti Kamble and another, but neither the appellant nor its counsel appeared before the Court. The respondent's counsel, Mr. C. D. Mali, relied on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. …

ASHOKKUMAR DASARURAM SALAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ashokkumar Dasaruram Salam, filed an interim application in a criminal appeal seeking that the appeal be taken up for final hearing and a date be fixed. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Anush Shetty, argued for the scheduling of the final hearing. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, …

VISHAL SHRINIWAS KONTAMversusCHETAN SHRIKANT BADGANCHI AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Vishal Shriniwas Kontam, filed Writ Petition No. 14635 of 2023 in the Bombay High Court, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur, seeking relief against the respondents. The Court observed that the petition was not properly drafted and lacked clear facts and legal submissions. Consequently, the …

Shridhar Arjun MulikversusRamchandra Rajaram Mulik AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, who is the original plaintiff in Civil Suit No. 22/2017, filed an application under Order 26 Rule 9 of the CPC after submitting an affidavit for his first witness, but the trial court rejected it. The petitioner sought a writ of certiorari challenging that order. The court noted that …