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Judgments of 2026

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NAGNATH SAMBHAJI BHALKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The case concerned the acquisition of land in 2008 for the Karkheli Storage Tank, Lohara, where the original award dated 4 August 2015 granted compensation based on rates of Rs.2,20,000, Rs.3,30,000 and Rs.4,40,000 per hectare for dry, seasonally irrigated and irrigated lands respectively. The …

RAMESH GANPATRAO KORDE and ORSversusSTATE OF MAH and ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants' land of 2 hectares 70 roods in Wadgaon (Siddheshwar) was acquired in 1987 for a percolation tank. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at Rs 40,000 per hectare, which the claimants contested, arguing that post‑notification sale transactions and the land’s …

KAMALBAI W/O. SHANKAR (DIED) T/R L.RS. PANDURANG SHANKAR RAJKUNTWAR @ PANDHARINATH S. RAJKUNTWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR DIST COLLECTOR NANDED AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Kamalbai (representing the estate of the deceased), filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 1,341‑day delay in filing an appeal against the State of Maharashtra and others. The primary issue was whether such a lengthy delay could be condoned by the High Court. The Court …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA.versusRAMNATH PARASRAM NIRMAL.

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The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of a police constable who was charged under sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.2,000. The prosecution relied on the testimony of the complainant, who claimed the accused demanded Rs.1,100 and …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusLILABAI SAVLERAM KORADE

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The State of Maharashtra filed civil applications seeking condonation of delay of 567 and 496 days for two first‑appeal (stamp) proceedings, which the court allowed. The State then appealed a judgment and award dated 29 April 2015 that enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Nagar Bypass …

DATTATRAYA UTTAM PAVBAKE AND ANOTHERversusKARBHARI GOPALA PAVBAKE AND OTHERS

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The petitioners challenged a civil court order that rejected their application for a witness summons to cross‑examine the Technical Inspection and Land Surveyor (TILR) appointed as Court Commissioner, and that allowed the respondents to appoint a bailiff for execution of a decree dated 25‑01‑2011 in …

THE STATE OF MAH AND ORSversusBALIRAM GIRDHAR NEMADE

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2007 award that enhanced compensation for land acquired from Baliram Girdhar Nemade, alleging the enhancement lacked material support and that statutory benefits such as solatium, additional component and interest were improperly granted. The respondent did not …

DAULAT BODHARAM TALREJAversusINCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 2 AHMEDNAGAR AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

A large number of writ petitions and associated civil applications were listed before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. The petitioners sought transfer of all these matters to the Principal Seat of the Court, invoking a Supreme Court judgment (Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1), Chandigarh …

BANDA VISHWANATH JAGTAP.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants challenged the award of compensation for their land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for the Lower Terna Project. The original award of Rs 4,400 per acre was later enhanced to Rs 8,000 per acre, but the appellants argued that, based on a prior decision (First Appeal No. …

GANPAT JALBAJI KALEversusSTATE OF MAHA and ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants (Balaji, Gyanoba, Osmankhan and Ganpat) challenged the compensation awarded for their agricultural lands acquired under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. They contended that the Land Reference Court had not properly considered sale exemplars, particularly Exhibit‑33, and …

Nisha Sumit KhandizodversusSumit Suresh Khandizod

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The wife (applicant) filed a transfer application to move her matrimonial proceeding (Marriage Petition No.136 of 2025) from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Kopargaon to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Dhule. She argued that the husband (respondent) was already attending a pending criminal case …

TAHER HUSSAIN ABDUL RAHMAN MEWATIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Taher Hussain Abdul Rahman Mewati, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 253 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The application had previously been rejected, and the applicant sought to withdraw the current application and instead approach the Sessions …

KASAM MAKTUM MUJAWAR AND OTHERSversusMAHMAD ABHDUL MUJAWAR AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition (903 WRIT PETITION NO. 3432 OF 2016) in the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioners, through Advocate Yogesh K. Bobade, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The learned Judge, Sidheshwar S. Thombre, considered the request and …

FAKRUDDIN HYDERALI AMBAWALAversusHINDUSTAN PETROEUM CO LTD. and ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The respondent filed a suit to recover possession of a leased plot of land, which was dismissed, leading to an appeal that was allowed. During the pendency of the appeal, the Central Government acquired the property and handed over constructive possession to the appellants. The trial court and the …

DINKAR SALUJI KALE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Dinkar Saluji Kale and others, filed a writ petition seeking a court direction for the State of Maharashtra to decide two representations dated 2 August 2010 and 29 January 2018, which sought payment of salary differences as per the 5th Pay Commission retroactive to 1 January 1996. …

VIJAYKUMAR YADAV KAMBLEversusPRATIKSHA VIJAYKUMAR KAMBLE

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant sought condonation of a 60‑day delay in filing a criminal revision application challenging an order that stayed execution of a maintenance decree. The court noted that the applicant had already deposited 50% of the arrears of maintenance as directed by its earlier order dated …

VITTHAL NARSING PREMALWADversusDILIP BABURAO MUNDHE AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant filed an application seeking condonation of a 37‑day delay in filing the first appeal. The court heard counsel for the applicant and examined the reasons provided for the delay. Finding the explanations satisfactory and in the interest of justice, the court decided to condone the …

SIDDHARTH PRABHAKAR VELDODE.versusTATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 102‑day delay in filing a first appeal. The court examined the reasons for the delay and found it was neither deliberate nor intentional. In the interest of justice, the court allowed the application and condoned the delay. …

PARMESHWAR KACHRU BAMBARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellant, convicted under IPC sections 376(f), 354-B, 323, 506 and POCSO sections 4, 6, 8, 12, appealed against the Special Judge's conviction for the alleged penetrative sexual assault of his six‑year‑old niece on 23‑08‑2022. The prosecution relied on the victim’s testimony, her mother’s …

RAMDAS SAKHARAM JARHAD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Ambad, for offences under Sections 307 r/w 149, 324 r/w 149, 143 and 148 of the IPC arising from a 2014 assault with sticks that left two victims with grievous injuries. While the appeal was pending, the parties reached an amicable …

DEVIDAS BHASKR THORAT AND OTHERSversusGULAB EKNATH THORAT

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, who are defendants in Civil Suit No.148 of 2023, faced a temporary injunction issued by the trial court in favor of the respondent who sought specific performance of a sale deed. The respondent appealed the trial court’s findings, and the District Court set aside the injunction. The …

LINGUJI MASNAJIversusSTATE OF MAH. and ANR.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellant's agricultural land, along with a well, was acquired by the State of Maharashtra for a bridge project under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded a modest compensation, which the appellant challenged, citing sale exemplars showing higher market …

PRAKASH LALCHAND BORSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Prakash Lalchand Borse, alleged that he was illegally detained by police on 5 May 2021 at Bhadgaon Police Station and sought a departmental inquiry against the arresting officer as well as compensation of Rs. 5,00,000. The State contended that a FIR (No. 94/2021) had been lodged by …

HAMID YUSUF KACHCHIversusSHAIKH SAMEER SHAIKH RAFIQUE AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Hamid Yusuf Kachchi, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 225 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. The petitioner, through counsel, later instructed the court to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request for withdrawal. …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTDversusBHAVARLAL PUNAMJI JAIN and ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute between New India Insurance Co. Ltd. (appellant) and Bhavarlal Punamji Jain and others (respondents) was referred to the National Lok Adalat of the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The appellant filed a withdrawal petition, accompanied by an authority letter, indicating its intention …

SIDDHESHWAR GANESH JAYBHAYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Siddheshwar Ganesh Jaybhaye, was arrested in connection with a rape and related offences alleged to have been committed by another accused who allegedly abducted a minor girl. The FIR does not name the applicant; the charge sheet identifies him only as the driver of the vehicle used …

NAMDEO KESHAVRAO PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Namdeo Keshavrao Pawar, filed a civil application before the Bombay High Court seeking condonation of delay in his proceedings against the State of Maharashtra and others. The application relied on a specific prayer clause (Clause “C”) requesting that the court excuse the delay and …

SHIVAJI KESHAV HARANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The appellant, Shivaji Keshav Haran, filed Criminal Appeal No. 116 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging a conviction by the State of Maharashtra. During the hearing, the appellant's counsel, Mr. Kale Amol Gangadharrao, sought leave of the Court to withdraw the appeal. …

DHARYABHU @ DAREBHAU RAMBHAU KAKADE SINCE DECEASED THROUGH L.RS. LIMBABAI DHARYBHU KAKADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE COLLECTOR, JALNA AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The petitioners, comprising several landowners, filed applications seeking just compensation for land acquired by the State of Maharashtra. They alleged that financial duress and lack of procedural knowledge prevented them from filing appeals within the prescribed time. The Court examined the delay …

GANESH DHONDIRAM IGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Ganesh Dhondiram Ige, filed Civil Application No. 13197 of 2013 before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant was represented by Mr. Manish P. Tripathi. On the date of hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought to withdraw the application. No substantive …

NAMDEO TUKARAM KALE AND ANRversusSANJAY SUBHASHCHANDRAJI BAGADIYA AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The dispute between Namdeo Tukaram Kale (appellant) and Sanjay Bagadiya (respondent) was referred to the Lok Adalat, where both parties submitted a compromise pursis. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant No.1 died, leaving only the legal heir of appellant No.2. The appellant appeared via …

ANJANA W/O. SADASHIV CHOUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Anjana filed a criminal writ petition alleging that the statement of her husband, recorded by Kotwali Police Station on 01‑06‑2020, was not attached to the charge sheet by Ashti Police Station. The High Court noted that the statement had been sent by ordinary post but was not received by Ashti …

GOPAL MANIKRAO BIRAJDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The appellant, Gopal Manikrao Biradar, was convicted under Sections 353, 332 and 379 of the Indian Penal Code by the Additional Sessions Judge, Udgir, and sentenced to a term not exceeding two years. He filed a criminal application seeking condonation of a 1,387‑day delay in preferring an appeal, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusPOPAT NANABHAU UGHADE AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2011 award of compensation in a land acquisition case involving Popat Nanabhau Ughade and others, challenging the enhancement of compensation and certain statutory benefits. The State argued that the Reference Court had erred in raising the market value and in …

SAHIL SACHIN CHANDAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Sahil Sachin Chandak, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the application, the investigating agency filed a charge sheet against the applicant. The applicant’s counsel then sought permission to withdraw the …

DURGAJI BHIVAJI PAWAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAH

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants' land of 6 hectares 45 roods in Survey No. 135, village Kanhobachiwadi, was acquired in 1984 for a percolation tank and they were awarded Rs.62 per rood. They filed a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act alleging the award was inadequate and sought enhancement, …

SHIVAPRAKASH NAIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad considered anticipatory bail applications filed by Shivaprakash Nair and Somnath Biswas in connection with FIR No. 0436/2025 alleging offences under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to alleged forgery, fraud and misappropriation in a …

JAMILABAI NASARU PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The Court considered bail applications filed by Jamilabai Pathan, Amol Sonawane, Roshan Dhangar Bhil and Ajay Devde in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act arising from alleged kidnapping by enticement and sexual relations with minor girls aged 16 and above. …

SOMNATH BISWASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed by Shivaprakash Nair and Somnath Biswas in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita arising from a complex real‑estate partnership and alleged fraudulent share transfers. The informant alleged that co‑accused …

ABDUL SALAM ABDUL SATTAR AFGHANversusGAJANAN MADANDAS VAISHNAV

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The landlord Gajanan Madanlal filed a civil revision challenging the District Judge's order that remanded the execution of a decree granting him possession of shop CTS No.1888. The trial court had decreed eviction on the ground of bona‑fide requirement, a decision affirmed by the appellate court, …

PUNDLIK JAYRAM SURWADE DIED THR LRS CHANDRABHAGABI PUNDLIK SURWADE AND ORSversusTHE COLLECTOR, JALGAON, THR. SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, A.T.P.H. AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, heirs of the deceased Pundlik Jayram Surwade, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 269‑day delay in preferring their first appeal against the Collector, Jalgaon and other officials. The respondent state authority did not appear despite being served. The court found the …

SHIVANI PRAVIN VISHWAKARMAversusPRAVIN JAIPRAKASH VISHWAKARMA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Shivani Pravin Vishwakarma, sought an adjournment of a miscellaneous civil application to take further steps after a stay order was granted by this Court on 21 February 2026. The applicant argued that despite the stay, the 3rd Joint Court of Small Causes, Vasai, had proceeded to …

RAJENDRA VIRBHA MISTRI AND ORSversusSUBHASH TRAMBAK PATIL AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, parents of the deceased five‑year‑old Master Chetan, appealed against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award of Rs.75,000 in a claim for compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act arising from a bus‑truck collision on 24‑04‑2005 that caused the child’s death. They …

BHAGWAN MARUTI WAKALEversusNAMDEO SAKHARAM ADHAV

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Bhagwan Maruti Wakale, filed a writ petition (906 WR 3890 of 2004) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petition sought relief, but the original suit underlying the petition had already been disposed of. Counsel for the petitioner argued that due to the passage of time …

MOHD YAKUB SAUDAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a dishonoured cheque of Rs.2,50,000, which the complainant claimed was given as repayment for a hand loan. The applicant appealed the conviction, but the appellate court upheld it. In the revision, the …

SONALI ARUN GAWANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Ashwini Bharat Pund, Vice‑Chairman of M/s Bhagyalaxmi Multistate Co‑operative Credit Society, applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged misappropriation of Rs 54.77 crore from depositors. The prosecution alleged that she, along with other officers, induced investors with promises of high …

RAJENDRA S/O. ANANDRAO DESAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The Aurangabad Bench of the High Court of Bombay, on 8 January 2026, issued an interim order concerning a large number of pending criminal applications and writ petitions filed against the State of Maharashtra. The Court extended the deadline for filing amendments by four weeks, granting a final …

VIJAY RAMKRUSHNA GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Vijay Gaikwad applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged abduction, assault, and robbery of a jeweller, with charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution presented dash‑camera footage and a supplementary police statement implicating …

TAPI IRRIGATION DEV. CORPORATIONversusVASANT NIVRUTTI CHAUDHARI

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, heard applications filed by Vasant Nivrutti Chaudhari and other claimants seeking to add parties to the proceedings and to withdraw an amount they had deposited in the Court pursuant to an earlier judgment and award. The counsel for the acquiring body was …

ASHOK DAGADU MAHAJANversusM S S T MAHAMANDAL MUMBAI AND ORS

DISMISSED

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) acquired land for a bus stand and residential quarters at Erandol under two notifications of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Special Land Acquisition Officer determined differing market values for the same project in three reference cases, …

SARDAR MOHAMMAD PATHANversusSYED NASHIR SHAMSHER ALI AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The case concerns a civil revision application filed by Sardar Mohammad Pathan against Syed Nashir Shamshar Ali and others. The underlying Special Civil Suit No. 89 of 2020 was finally decided on 16 January 2026. The court examined whether the revision could proceed after the original suit had been …

PUSHPABAI MAHENDRAKUMAR NARWADEversusMANMOHAN SURYABHAN MALWAD AND ORS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner, Pushpabai Mahendrakumar Narwade, filed an application seeking the court's permission to serve a notice to respondent No.3 by way of newspaper publication. The applicant's counsel, Ms. Pratiksha A. Borse, appearing on behalf of Mr. B.R. Kedar, argued that personal service was not …

BALASAHEB RUSTUMRAO PAWADE AND ANOTHERversusKASHIBAI RANGNATH PAWADE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Balasaheb Rustumrao Pawade and another, filed a writ petition challenging the trial court's order that denied their application to lead secondary evidence in the form of notarised documents (Nos. 3534 of 2012 and 3535 of 2023) in a civil suit. The trial court had examined the …

KANIF MAROTI MANEversusBHASKAR MAROTI MANE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Kanif Maroti Mane, filed writ petition No. 2974 of 2016 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition. The sole issue before the court was whether leave to withdraw the writ petition could be …

VIKAS VIJAY SALVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Vikas Vijay Salve, filed a criminal revision (Criminal Revision Application No. 62 of 2022) challenging the order dated 21 July 2026 in Criminal Application No.1244/2026, which related to offences under Sections 354‑A and 323 of the Indian Penal Code. The court noted that the …

RAMDAS KAUTIK PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. COLLECTOR DHULE AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellant, Gaidal Lotan Patil, filed a first appeal against the State of Maharashtra and other officials concerning land acquisition. The original judgment dated 08.01.2026 inadvertently omitted the award of enhanced compensation for 49 acres of dry land. The appellant moved a motion for the …

VAISHALI PRADIP SOLANKEversusSACHIN SHANKARRAO SHAHANE

Transfer to other court

The appellant, Vaishali Pradip Solanke, appealed against an acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025), counsel sought transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court. The High Court …

RAJDHAR KAUTIK PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. COLLECTOR DHULE AND OTHERS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellant, Gaidal Lotan Patil, appealed against the State of Maharashtra and other officials regarding land acquisition matters. The original judgment dated 08.01.2026 awarded enhanced compensation for 49 acres of dry land but inadvertently omitted this award in the operative part. The appellant …

HARIDAS S/O. AMBADAS WAGHMODE.versusSHIVANI D/O. RAMKISAN DHAKTODE AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Haridas filed an application seeking condonation of a 555‑day delay in filing his first appeal, citing his weak financial position as the reason for the delay. The court examined the applicant’s explanation and found that the delay was not deliberate. Considering the interest of justice and the need …

MONAL SANJIV KOLIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a 22‑year‑old service employee, filed a writ petition seeking protection from disciplinary action by his employer for not producing a Scheduled Tribe (ST) validity certificate, as his claim of belonging to the "Tokre Koli" tribe was pending before the Scheduled Tribe Certificate …

GOUS ALIAS TAGO RAFIK SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Gous alias Tago Rafik Shaikh applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 118(2), 118(1), 324(4), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging he assaulted an informant with a wooden stick, stole his phone and threatened him during a mayoral election. The FIR was …

RADHESHYAM BHAGWAT SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Radheshyam Bhagwat Sonawane, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a punishment order. During the pendency of the petition, he pursued an alternate remedy by directly challenging the punishment order in the appropriate forum. The petitioner’s counsel submitted …

KHUNMIR ABDUL SAIFBANGI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants were convicted under Sections 354, 323 and 504 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for offences arising out of a 2013 case and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment without fine. Their appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 7 of 2017) was dismissed, and a revision petition (Criminal …

KISHOR SUWALAL BAFNA AND ANOTHERversusKRUSHNA SAVALERAM ANTRE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Their counsel submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The Court, after considering the submission, disposed of the petition as infructuous. No substantive merits of the case were examined. The order was …

PATILBA PIRAJI DABHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Patilba Piraji Dabhade, filed a civil application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The court, after hearing the matter, found the application to be maintainable and allowed it. It directed that the writ …

PRASHANT BANSILAL BAMBversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

RULE ABSOLUTE

The petitioner, a sitting MLA, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the anti‑corruption authorities to treat the absence of sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act as a deemed permission to prosecute certain PWD officers for alleged …

SYED MUSHTAQUE ALI SYED SHOUKAT ALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Syed Mushtaque Ali, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. After hearing, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh application before the authorities. The Court examined whether it could …

LIMBAJI RAMA RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed several writ petitions seeking to obtain benefits under the ACPs scheme, approaching the High Court directly without first making any representation to the designated authorities. The State, through the Additional Government Pleader, argued that the petitioners had not complied …

VIVEKANAND NATHRAO SHINDEversusSUDHAKAR VITTHALRAO MISAL AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Misal, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 808 of 2025) in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the last hearing, the applicant's counsel made a statement regarding the filing of a B Summary in the matter, which the applicant later confirmed in …

PRADIP BABASAHEB SUKASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Pradip, a 19‑year‑old labourer, applied for bail in a case (Cr. No. 296/2025) alleging offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He was said to have accompanied the main accused, Ritesh, and fled the scene. The defence argued that statements recorded under Sections …

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERversusSATISH GYANOBA GAIKWAD

DISPOSED OFF

The petition was filed by the Chief Executive Officer challenging an order of the Industrial Court (Latur Bench) that had granted regularisation to a watchman employed on daily wages since 1990, finding that he had completed 240 days of service in a year. The petitioner argued that the employee was …

PURUSHOTTAM BHAGWAN SAPKALEversusNARAYAN TRIMBAK JOSHI

ABATED

The appellant, Purushottam Bhagwan Sapkal, filed a second appeal in 2018 against respondent Narayan Trimbak Joshi. The respondent died on 25 December 2024, and a pursis with the death certificate was filed on 3 February 2025. The appellant was given an opportunity on 5 August 2026 to present the …

SHRIDHAR BABAN ROHAKALE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners challenged a September 9, 2019 order of the Revenue Minister that allowed a revision of land measurement proceedings despite the absence of any reasons and without confirming that notice of measurement had been served. The petitioners argued that the measurement was carried out …

KARBHARI KISHAN GAWALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Karbhari Kishan Gawali applied for bail to attend his granddaughter's marriage scheduled from 20th to 22nd February 2026. He submitted the marriage invitation and police confirmation of the event. The Court considered the request and, while acknowledging the personal reason, limited the bail period …

GANESH RAMRAO PAWAR AND ANOTHERversusDNYANESHWAR SURBHAN SARANGDHAR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a writ petition (No. 2322 of 2016) in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, seeking relief against the respondent. After a ten-year lapse, counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petition had become infructuous due to the passage of time. The court considered whether …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGABAJI JIJABAI THUBE THR LRS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a reference court award that granted the claimants compensation of Rs.28,000 per hectare for agricultural land acquired under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. The land, classified as Jirayat, was acquired for a percolation tank project. The reference court had …

SAGAR DIPAK AWAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Sagar Dipak Aware, filed a bail application (BA/319/2026) after a chargesheet had been filed against him. He sought to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application before the trial court. The learned counsel argued that the filing of the chargesheet …

MOTIRAM HARIBA SIRSATHversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Motiram Hariba Sirsath, filed a writ petition seeking direction for the consideration of his application filed under Rule 30 of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Rules, which was pending with the Additional Director General, J&K Zone, Jammu. The petition raised the issue of …

JANARDHAN CHABU ALIAS CHABURAO BHARASKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Janardhan Chabu, also known as Chaburao Bharaskar, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest in a criminal case instituted by the State of Maharashtra. The applicant was represented by Advocate A. L. Kanade, while the State …

MANDAR SHRAVANA PAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Mandar Shravana Pawade, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. While the application was pending, the applicant's counsel sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application because the accused had already been arrested. The …

RUSHIKESH MANGALSING PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, five accused in a 2023 case involving alleged assault and sexual offences against a 17‑year‑old girl, filed a criminal revision under Section 227 of the CrPC seeking discharge. They argued that the allegations against them were vague, that the main offender was not before the court, …

POOJA W/O ROHIT TAMBE AND OTHERSversusROHIT S/O MAHESH TAMBE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Pooja w/o Rohit Tambe and others, filed a criminal application seeking condonation of a 218‑day delay in filing a revision application for enhancement of compensation awarded by the Additional Sessions Court. The respondent, Rohit Tambe, was served but did not appear. The court, …

NILOFAR JAFARKHAN PATHAN AND ORS.versusDIGAMBAR ARJUN SHENDE AND ORS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, Nilofar Jafarkhan Pathan and others, filed a civil application seeking to serve respondent No.3, Vilas S/o Sopan Pawar, who had not been served by the regular mode of service. The applicants argued that the respondent could be served by publishing a notice in a newspaper. The court …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTDversusKISHOR BABURAO BABULAL JAISWAL and ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The insurance company, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., filed a first appeal against the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Jalgaon, in a motor accident claim. The appellant submitted withdrawal pursis and an authority letter, indicating that the full compensation amount, along with accrued …

SHABANA W/O. HANIF SHAIKH AND ANRversusSHAIKH HANIF SHAIKH CHUNNU

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Shabana w/o. Hanif Shaikh and another, filed Criminal Application No. 550 of 2020 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant failed to appear before the court on the date fixed by the order dated 14 August 2026. The court, noting the absence of any representation …

DADASAHEB KUSHABAPU PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

Petitioner Dadasaheb Kushabapu Pawar filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 280 of 2022 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking the withdrawal of the petition and liberty to initiate prosecution against certain persons under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code or an equivalent …

MOHANLAL S/O BABULAL BASSAIYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The High Court considered an appeal by the original complainant Mohanlal against the acquittal of accused Ravindra in a shop‑dispute assault case. The trial court had convicted Ravindra under Sec 324 IPC based on testimonies of six witnesses, including the complainant’s daughter and a medical expert …

NITIN MUNJAJIRAO IJATE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, nineteen Class‑III employees of the former Parbhani Municipal Council, challenged an order dated 05‑01‑2022 by the Deputy Commissioner of Parbhani Municipal Corporation that re‑fixed their pay scales and directed recovery of excess salary. They argued that the re‑fixation was …

DHIRAJ RANGRAO SHINDEversusKOMAL DHIRAJ SHINDE

DISPOSED OFF

The revision application filed by Dhiraj Rangrao Shinde against Komal Dhiraj Shinde was referred to mediation, where the parties reached an amicable settlement. The mediation report was submitted to the court, and both advocates jointly requested that the revision be disposed of in accordance with …

NITIN VISHWASRAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicant, Nitin, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing two cheques that bounced when he failed to repay a hand loan of Rs 3,35,000. He contended that the loan was only Rs 30,000 and that the cheques were given as blank security, not to discharge a debt. …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusRADHIKABAI SATISH GODSE AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., filed a first appeal against the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Latur, in Motor Accident Claim Petition No.90 of 2008. The company subsequently accepted the Tribunal's award, deposited the compensation amount with the court registry, and …

STATE OF MAHAversusDHONDIBA SAMBHAU KECHARE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 1996 order of the Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Latur, which had enhanced compensation for land acquired for an air‑strip at Latur. The acquisition was notified under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act on 28 April 1988 and possession was taken earlier. …

TUSHAR KASHINATH SHISODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Tushar Kashinath Shisode filed a writ petition (No. 3075 of 2020) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petitioner, through Advocate K.J. Suryawanshi, later informed the Court that the cause of action had …

TUSHAR KASHINATH SHISODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Tushar Kashinath Shisode filed a writ petition (No. 12330 of 2021) in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner, through Advocate Kamlakar J. Suryawanshi, later submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The Court …

PRAMOD ALIAS PRADIP DIPCHAND VISHWAKARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Pramod alias Pradip Dipchand Vishwakarma applied for bail in a murder case (Crime No. 609/2024) under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the applicant assaulted Ashokkumar with a stone slab, causing fatal head injuries, as corroborated by an eye‑witness, Parmatmaram …

YANKA BABU SURRVASE.versusDEEPAK KAPOOR AND ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed contempt petitions against the respondent, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The respondent deposited the directed amount with the Court, thereby satisfying the contempt requirement. The petitioners then sought permission to withdraw the deposited sum, while the …

HEMLATA MADHUKAR KULKARNIversusMR DEEPAK KAPOOR AND ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed contempt petitions against the respondent, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The respondent deposited the directed amount with the Court, thereby satisfying the contempt requirement. The petitioners then sought permission to withdraw the deposited sum, while the …

JAFARKHAN AKBARKHANversusGULAM MOHD @ CHHOTU GULAM MUSTAFA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The matter before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, is a second appeal (No. 417 of 1999) that has been pending for 27 years. The appellant's counsel was absent on the scheduled hearing date of 1 September 2026, and the absence was recorded again on 29 August 2026. The court noted that, …

SHAIKH KATTUMIYA SHAMSHUDDINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, entertained a motion to amend its order dated 18 April 2026. The petitioner sought insertion of the words “except in Writ Petition No.10800/2021 and Petitioner in Writ Petition No.10800/2021” after the term “Respondents” in paragraph five of that order. …

VINAYAK NAVNATH KULKARNIversusMR DEEPAK KAPOOR AND ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed contempt petitions against the respondent, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The respondent deposited the directed amount with the Court, thereby satisfying the contempt requirement. The petitioners then sought permission to withdraw the deposited sum, while the …

RAMRAO AMRUT PAWARversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE GENERAL MANAGER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, Ramrao Amrut Pawar, was travelling on Train No.542 and, after alighting to fetch water, attempted to board the moving train, slipped and suffered a left leg amputation below the knee. The Railway Claims Tribunal, Nagpur rejected his compensation claim, holding the incident was not an …

MALTIBAI NAVNATH KULKARNIversusMR DEEPAK KAPOOR AND ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed contempt petitions against the respondent, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The respondent deposited the directed amount with the Court, thereby satisfying the contempt requirement. The petitioners then sought permission to withdraw the deposited sum, while the …

NAVNATH WAMANRAO KULKARNIversusMR DEEPAK KAPOOR AND ORS.

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed contempt petitions against the respondent, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The respondent deposited the directed amount with the Court, thereby satisfying the contempt requirement. The petitioners then sought permission to withdraw the deposited sum, while the …

AVINASH GENBA PANDULEversusPRASHANT DADASAHEB ANBHULE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Prashant Dadasaheb Anbhule, who was charged under Section 108 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 39 of the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2019 for alleged abetment to suicide …

JAIPALSING CHINDHA GIRASEversusTHE S.L.A.O. MEDIUM PROJECT DHULE AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant challenged the compensation awarded in land acquisition proceedings (LAR No. 432/2012) seeking parity with a prior appeal that received enhanced rates. The Reference Court had granted Rs 1,60,000 per hectare for Jirayat land and Rs 80,000 per hectare for potkharab land. The High Court …

SHAIKH HAMID PEERMOHAMMADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shaikh Hamid PeerMohammad, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. After filing, the petitioner neither secured the removal of office objections nor obtained any circulation of the …

GAJANAN PRAKASH POTHKANTWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Gajanan Prakash Pothkantwar, filed a continuous petition (No. 139 of 2015) challenging an order passed by the Education Officer. The petitioner later informed the court that, due to a subsequent event, there was nothing left to pursue in the petition. The court, upon hearing the …

RATNAKAR KISAN RAJGURUversusKUNAL KUMAR

DISPOSED OFF

The Court noted that an earlier order required the representation of the petitioner to be decided in January 2012. Over the ensuing years, no evidence was shown that the representation had been decided. The petitioner also failed to circulate the contempt petition after the issuance of a notice. The …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusMAHADU BALI CHAUGULE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a compensation award in a land acquisition for the Benitura Medium Project, where claimants were initially paid Rs.14,000 per hectare. The claimants obtained a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which increased the market value to …

VILAS SHAMRAO GOYAR (U.T. 442)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Vilas Shamrao Goyar filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 274 of 2022 against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner was subsequently released on bail and, through his appointed counsel, expressed a desire to withdraw the petition. The respondent's counsel indicated that the trial was ongoing and had …

SHAIKH ISARUDDIN SHAIKH MUKTARUDDINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a contractor, was seized by a Special Surveillance Team while carrying Rs 1,00,000 in Rs 500 demonetised notes, which were later returned to him after the Election Commissioner’s directive, but the notes could not be exchanged because demonetisation had taken effect. He petitioned …

NAVNATH SAHEBRAO PIMPLEversusRAMESH MANOHAR SURWASE

ABATED

Navnath Sahebrao Pimple filed a criminal revision application (Revn/66/2022) along with a related criminal application (No. 717/2022). During the pendency of the revision, the applicant died. The learned counsel for the applicant argued that the death of the applicant caused the matter to abate. The …

NAVNATH SAHEBRAO PIMPLEversusRAMESH MANOHAR SURWASE

DISPOSED OFF

Navnath Sahebrao Pimple filed a criminal revision application (Revn/66/2022) and a related criminal application (No. 717 of 2022) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency of the revision, the applicant died. The applicant's counsel submitted that the death caused the …

AJIT LAKHMICHAND BOTHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Ajit Lakhmichand Bothra, accused No.8 in a case of assault and related offences, filed an application under Section 227 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking discharge. The Additional Sessions Judge rejected the application with a brief rationale, stating that the charge‑sheet disclosed a prima …

KALIMODDIN RASUL SHAIKHversusJAHEDABEE W/O KALIMODDIN SHAIKH

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Kalimoddin Rasul Shaikh, filed a criminal revision application (No. 69 of 2022) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The matter involved objections raised by the office. The bench directed that the office objections be removed within two weeks, failing which the application …