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Judgments of 2026

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PRAMILA RAMLAKHAN GUPTA W/O RAMLAKHAN GUPTAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking directions for the trial court to conclude a sessions case that originated from an FIR lodged in April 2015, noting that more than eleven years had elapsed and only two witnesses had been examined. The petition specifically prayed for an urgent …

ANITA SUBRAMANIANversusC ARUN CHELLA SAMRAJ MUKILESH

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Anita Subramanian, sought maintenance from her husband, alleging that the Family Court failed to consider her evidence of his total income, including rental earnings, and that he had not paid the maintenance awarded since 2019. The respondent contended that the petitioner had her own …

BHANUDAS PANDURANG PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bhanudas Pandurang Pawar, filed an interim application seeking an early hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 226 of 2015. The learned counsel argued that the pendency of the appeal warranted expeditious consideration. The Court, after hearing the counsel, found merit in the request and …

ANIRUDHA SITARAM SINGHversusGEETA NIWAS CO.OP. HSG. SOC.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Anirudha Sitaram Singh, challenged a judgment of the Appellate Bench of the Court of Small Causes that rejected his application for the appointment of a Court Commissioner to inspect, measure, sketch, and photograph the premises in a tenancy dispute. He argued that such investigation …

BABLU @ AMIR SHABBIR BALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Rejected

The appellant, Bablu @ Amir Shabbir Bale, was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for raping a 14‑year‑old girl, under Section 376 of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, and sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail, …

VAISHALI ARUN MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Vaishali Arun More filed a criminal writ petition (No. 3851 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner did not appear before the Court, and no counsel was present to argue on her behalf. Consequently, the Court could not consider …

USHA SANTOSH SAKATversusTHE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY (HOME) AND ORS.

Allowed

The petitioner, a pregnant woman, challenged a detention order issued under the Maharashtra (Prevention of Dangerous Activities) Act, 1981, which labeled her a 'bootlegger' and ordered her detention in Kolhapur Central Prison. The court examined the factual basis of the order, noting that the only …

KHAN MOHD. YUSUF NASEEMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Khan Mohd. Yusuf Naseem, was arrested and had earlier filed Anticipatory Bail Application No. 2154 of 2026. After his arrest, counsel for the applicant sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court considered the request in light of the applicant's …

COSMOS TEXTILE MILLS PVT. LTD.versusM/S. DHANESH and CO. AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Cosmos Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd., filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay in filing its first appeal, alleging that the respondents had been duly served but did not appear. The court examined the explanation for the delay and considered whether it caused prejudice to the …

SURESH B PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Suresh B. Patel filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During preliminary proceedings, counsel for the applicant disclosed that the affidavit filed with the application omitted his criminal antecedents. The applicant sought permission to withdraw the pending …

MOHAMED ALI KOCHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mohamed Ali Kochra, filed an anticipatory bail application on behalf of the power of attorney holder of the accused. Counsel for the applicant sought the Court's permission to withdraw this application and to file a fresh one directly on behalf of the accused. The Court considered …

SHAILESH JEETLAL CHAURASIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, brother of an accused who suffers from terminal illnesses, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the registration of an FIR against his brother based on a tweet that alleged illegal collection of weekly 'haftas' by brokers. The petitioner alleged that the complainant, another …

ANIKET MADHUKAR CHANDANSHIVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Aniket Madhukar Chandanshive was arrested for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and was later released on bail after a charge‑sheet was filed. The prosecution subsequently invoked Sections 3(1)(ii) and …

PRATAP MANOJKUMAR SAHUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted under sections 4, 6 and 12 of the POCSO Act and sections 363 and 376(2)(i) of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 986‑day delay in filing his appeal. He argued that he was a migrant labourer with no contacts in …

MANJARI ASHOK KACKERversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, a 74‑year‑old former senior IRS officer and ex‑director of several public companies, sought permission to travel to Bhutan from 27 September to 4 October 2026 despite a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued by the CBI in connection with CBI case No. RC 2(E)/2026. The CBI, through its …

RANJAN KUMAR YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

Ranjan Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a case registered for alleged offences under Sections 144(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 and 4 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. …

UTTAM BAJIRAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Uttam Bajirao Jadhav, filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case (CR No. 348/2019) involving offences under IPC Sections 420, 465, 468 and 471 …

AFZAL FAZAL REHMAN KHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Afzal Fazal Rehman Khan Pathan, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court. The learned counsel for the applicant and the Assistant Public Prosecutor for the State were heard. The court noted a praecipe dated 02.09.2026 and consequently disposed of the application as …

MOHAMMED ZAID KHAN @ PERU S/O AKBAR KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Mohammed Zaid Khan, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 255 of 2026, alleged to involve instigation of a mob attack and alleged removal of a DVR containing CCTV footage. The prosecution argued his presence was established by the FIR and CCTV, and that taking the DVR …

MOHAMED ALI KOCHRAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Mohamed Ali Kochra, filed an anticipatory bail application on behalf of the accused through a Power of Attorney and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if needed. The High Court examined whether such a withdrawal was permissible. The Court held …

MOHAMED ALI KOCHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant filed an anticipatory bail application on behalf of the accused, Mohamed Ali Kochra, using a power of attorney and later sought to withdraw the application, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if needed. The court considered whether such a withdrawal was permissible. It held …

SURESH VISHWANATH GAIKWADversusPRAFULL KUMAR OZARKAR

Dismissed

The Small Causes Court denied the petitioner's request for leave to defend a suit on the basis of an existing written leave and license agreement between the parties. The petitioner argued that the lease document was fraudulently obtained and asserted that an oral agreement to sale gave him …

M/S. KUBER MUTUAL BENEFIT LTD. and ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court was asked to determine the outstanding professional fees of a panel valuer engaged in 2004 to inspect and value several properties for a sale‑related exercise ordered by the Court. The valuer’s original bills of Rs.7,01,858 were later revised to Rs.6,51,062 after removal of service tax, …

JAGDISHPRASAD MOHANLAL JOSHIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Jagdishprasad Mohanlal Joshi, convicted under IPC and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, was released on bail with a condition that he not leave India without court permission. He filed an interim application seeking permission to travel to Dubai and Kathmandu for family …

JAIHIND EDUCATION TRUST THR. ITS AUTHO. SIGN. VIJAY P. PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARA. THR. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

A group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools challenged the Maharashtra State Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from grant‑in‑aid for failing assessment norms and threatened automatic cancellation of their recognition unless they applied …

SHAILESH GUNDU SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an anticipatory bail application on behalf of the accused, Mohamed Ali Kochra, using a power of attorney and later sought to withdraw the application, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if needed. The court considered whether such a withdrawal was permissible. It held …

UDAYA NARAYAN DONGREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mohamed Ali Kochra, filed an anticipatory bail application on behalf of the accused through a Power of Attorney and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if needed. The High Court examined whether such a withdrawal was permissible. The Court held …

GAYASHODDIN NIYAJUDDIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Gayashoddin Niyajuddin Shaikh, was convicted by a Special Judge on 9 March 2026 under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and sentenced to ten years of rigorous imprisonment. While in custody, he filed an interim application seeking …

MOHAMAD SHAFI RAMJANBHAI CHAUDHARY AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, heard Criminal Appeal No. 732 of 2026 along with Interim Application No. 2969 of 2026 filed by the appellants. The court observed an error in the name of Applicant No.2 in paragraph 9 of the operative part of the order dated 03 September …

INZIMAM ALIMULLAH HAQversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Suraj Krishna Jaiswal, accused of murder under Sections 103(1) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Jaiswal, riding an Activa scooter bearing registration MH‑03/EN‑8542, stabbed the deceased Jishan Shaikh …

SONYA CHAITYA VARTHE AND ORSversusSLUM REHABILITATION AUTHORITY AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioners, claiming Scheduled Tribe status, argued that they were protected tenants of a plot in Kandivali under the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, and therefore could not be evicted under Sections 33 and 38 of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and …

RAISA SAHIBJAAD SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Raisa Sahibjaad Sayyed, filed a writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition while retaining the liberty to pursue any alternate legal remedy. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Dheeraj Pachange, made the application. The Court, after hearing the counsel for the State, granted the …

AFAJUDDIN MOHAMMAD SHAIKH @ TAKLA NANAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Afajuddin Mohammad Shaikh, was sentenced to life imprisonment, meaning the remainder of his natural life. He filed a writ petition seeking premature release while his Criminal Appeal No.146 of 2019 was pending before the High Court. The Court observed that the government could not …

RICHARD PAYNEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Richard Payne, filed a writ petition challenging the criminal proceedings against him. The petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition and instead pursue a private complaint before the jurisdictional magistrate. The Court considered whether such a withdrawal with …

BALAJI SURYAKANT EKURGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants Balaji Suryakant Ekurge, Salman Sherkhan Mulani and Dhanaji Shivaji Jadhav were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, in Sessions Case No. 100/2012 for offences under Section 392 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years of rigorous …

SALMAN SHERKHAN MULANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants Balaji Suryakant Ekurge, Salman Sherkhan Mulani and Dhanaji Shivaji Jadhav were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, in Sessions Case No. 100/2012 for offences under Section 392 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years of rigorous …

DHANAJI SHIVAJI JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants Balaji Suryakant Ekurge, Salman Sherkhan Mulani and Dhanaji Shivaji Jadhav were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, in Sessions Case No. 100/2012 for offences under Section 392 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years of rigorous …

DINESH POPAT THOMBAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim application filed by Dinesh Popat Thombare seeking relaxation of bail condition (g) imposed in the bail order dated 18 June 2026. The applicant argued that his ten‑year‑old son’s serious medical ailment required him to be exempted from the monthly appearance …

SHRI. SAMAJ SAHAYYAK SANSTHA THR. ITS AUTHO. SIG. VASUDHA AMIT PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

A group of writ petitions filed by several primary, secondary and higher secondary schools challenged Maharashtra Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that automatically cancelled their grant‑in‑aid status and recognition for failing to meet assessment norms, without affording …

RAJENDRA PRASAD VASHISHT NARAYAN SINH SHIKSHAN SANSTHA THR. ITS AUTH. SIG. AND SECRETARYversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

A group of writ petitions filed by several primary, secondary and higher secondary schools challenged Maharashtra Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that automatically cancelled their grant‑in‑aid status and recognition for failing to meet assessment norms, without affording …

SHOBHNATH HANUMAN YADAV EDUCATION TRUST THR. ITS TRUSTEEversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

A group of writ petitions filed by several primary, secondary and higher secondary schools challenged Maharashtra Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that automatically cancelled their grant‑in‑aid status and recognition for failing to meet assessment norms, without affording …

MOHD.FIROZ MUKADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mohd. Firoz Mukadam, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. No representative appeared for the petitioner, and the State was represented by APP Ms. Shilpa G. Talhar. The petitioner filed a praecipe on 1 September 2026 seeking leave to withdraw the petition and to file a …

SITARAM GOVIND PHADKEversusANAND TULSHIDAS KIRAD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sitaram Govind Phadke, a brother of the testator, challenged a order of the 10th Joint Civil Judge, Pune, which had rejected his objections to a probate application filed by the respondents. He alleged that the will was not executed by the testator and that, if the will were not …

KIRIT DAHYABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, a senior citizen with heart ailments, filed a criminal revision application (No. 341 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court. After hearing, the court was not inclined to allow the revision and the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The court permitted …

SHRI. LAXMAN BAPU KHEDKAR AND ORSversusSMT. JIJABAI DAMU KHEDKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought restoration of a condonation of delay application that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution, arguing that they should not suffer due to alleged advocate mistakes. The original suit, decreed in 2001, involved ancestral property and an injunction against the petitioners, who …

MOHMMAD AFTAB TAJ MOHAMMADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Mohammad Aftab Taj Mohammad, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 106 of 2026 alleging that he purchased iron rods allegedly stolen by other accused. The FIR alleges theft of iron rods …

SANJAY BHIMRAO BARAVKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sanjay Bhimrao Baravkar, filed an anticipatory bail application alleging a medical emergency while a regular criminal bail application (No. 608 of 2026) was pending before the Additional Sessions Judge, Baramati. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, highlighted that the regular bail …

MAHESH CHAUMAL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Mahesh Chaumal and another, challenged an order dated 31 August 2026 by the Deputy Registrar appointing an Authorised Officer over their cooperative society under Section 77A of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960. They feared the appointment would lead to the society’s …

VASANT MAHADU WANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant was convicted by the Metropolitan Magistrate, 72nd Court, Vikroli, Mumbai, under Section 354 and Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code, receiving six months and two months of rigorous imprisonment respectively, along with a compensation order of Rs.20,000 to the victim, which was later …

DIGAMBAR DNYANDEV PATILversusTHE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Digambar Dnyandev Patil, was charged with cheating and forgery for allegedly submitting false documents to obtain a Rs.15 crore loan from South Indian Bank. The bank recovered Rs.1.7 crore before the FIR was filed and later settled the dispute on 31 Oct 2024 by receiving Rs.13.55 …

NILOFAR MANSOOR ALI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Nilofar Mansoor Ali Shaikh, filed a domestic violence application (No.20 of 2024) before the 12th Judicial Magistrate First Class, Bandra, which has remained pending for two years. She moved an interim application before the Bombay High Court seeking an order to expedite the pending …

NITIN VISHWAS PATILversusLAXMI NITIN PATIL

Disposed Off

The petitioner challenged a Family Court order directing him to pay monthly maintenance of Rs.5,000 to his wife and Rs.7,000 to his 13‑year‑old son, arguing his income of Rs.30,000 plus rent of Rs.12,000 and that the wife has her own income. The respondent contended that the wife has no income, …

PRATAPSINGH NARSINGRAO PUPALAversusSAMAR VIJAY PUPALA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pratapsingh Narsingrao Pupala, sought recall of the High Court's order dated 25 July 2019 which had disposed a civil revision application concerning an eviction suit. The suit was filed by plaintiffs against a tenant, but the tenant surrendered the premises to a co‑owner, rendering …

SANDIP GANPAT HADBAL AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of teachers, filed a contempt petition alleging that the Zilla Parishad of Palghar had failed to pay their salaries despite a court order dated 29 November 2024 directing payment. The respondents submitted an affidavit stating that they were in the process of compiling …

MR. GOPAL GANPAT SAMRITversusMR. PANDURANG ATMARAM PAI (SINCE DECEASED) AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The court considered two interim applications filed by Gopal Ganpat Samrit and Madhukar Vishnu Talekar seeking to expedite the hearing of their civil revision applications (Nos. 425 of 2014 and 695 of 2014) against the estate of the deceased Pandurang Atmaram Pai and others. The applicants contended …

Usha Kiran Enterprises Pvt LtdversusV N Timber Traders

Disposed Off

The applicant, Usha Kiran Enterprises Pvt Ltd, was the complainant in a criminal case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, where the trial court dismissed the complaint, resulting in the acquittal of the respondent. The applicant sought leave to appeal under the proviso to …

RAKESH SHASHIKANT PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a customer at a dance bar, was named as accused No.11 in a FIR for alleged violations of multiple statutes, including sections of the IPC, tobacco advertising law, and municipal regulations. He filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagaarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking …

SUSHIL MUNSHI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Sushil Munshi & Ors., filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court. Their counsel, Ms. Neha Rane, informed the Court that the parties had reached a settlement of the dispute. Consequently, the counsel requested that the criminal application be withdrawn. The Court …

BALAJI NAROJI KHARAT @ BALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard several criminal appeals filed by different appellants against the State of Maharashtra. During the hearing, it was noted that appellant Balaji Naroji Kharat @ Bala had passed away. Consequently, the Court held that Appeal No. 763 of 2024 could not proceed and was …

ANIL NAINMAL SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed a criminal revision seeking to modify an order that barred her from circulating photographs and text messages concerning the respondent. She argued that she should be allowed to confront this material in the pending judicial proceedings between them. The …

DR. JIGNESH GOKULDAS THAKKARversusDR. SUDHIR BALIRAM MHATRE

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Dr. Jignesh Gokuldas Thakkar, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. Subsequently, the petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The sole issue before the Court was whether it could allow the withdrawal of the writ petition. …

JANKIDEVI GOPICHAND MITTALversusMIKHDAD KURABANHUSSEIN KHAMBATI

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bhalchandra Gopal Dusane, filed a writ petition seeking the court's direction to inspect documents that the respondent had filed in the underlying civil proceeding. The respondent's counsel contended that the documents were already filed in the court record and could be inspected by …

AMISH KUMAR TRIBHUVAN SRIVASTAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court heard four bail applications (BA Nos. 3579/2025, 313/2026, 4074/2025, 4643/2025) filed by accused Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11 who were charged with cheating and forgery in a Rs. 54 crore fixed‑deposit fraud alleged against the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Iron & Steel Market Committee. …

RAVINDRA SHANKAR SAWANTversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR THANE AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioners in five writ petitions sought additional compensation for portions of land reserved for internal roads and open spaces that were acquired for the Nagpur‑Mumbai Highway, alleging that the agreements executed under Section 19‑B(2) of the Maharashtra Highways Act, 1955 paid compensation …

TANVI RUCHIT PATELversusRUCHIT BHARAT PATEL

Disposed Off

Petitioners in two separate writ petitions before the Bombay High Court sought permission to withdraw their petitions while retaining the right to pursue their contentions later. The court considered the applications and, noting the parties' instructions, granted leave to withdraw each petition with …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusMR.SUKDEO VITHOBA THORAT

Allowed To be withdrawn

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decision of the reference court concerning land valuation, where the reference court had awarded a land value of Rs.3,74,000 and the State Land Acquisition Officer had paid Rs.94,248. The learned Additional Government Pleader argued that the enhanced amount did …

SHRI. JAYANT SHIVAJIRAO SANAPversusNASHIK MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Jayant Shivajirao Sanap, surrendered 3,245 sq.m. of his land to Nashik Municipal Corporation for an 18‑metre wide development road and was promised a Development Rights Certificate (DRC) covering the entire surrendered area. The corporation issued a DRC on 30 March 2015 that only …

SHAMSHUNISSA GULAM SHAIKH SHAMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. No counsel or party appeared on behalf of the applicant on the scheduled hearing dates. The Court noted the applicant's failure to prosecute the …

VARSHA RAVINDRA JOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Varsha Ravindra Joshi, was arrested on 13‑12‑2025 in connection with a property dispute arising from a sale agreement dated 01‑07‑2024 for a flat valued at Rs.66 lakh, of which she received Rs.17 lakh by bank transfer and allegedly Rs.40 lakh in cash. She later sold the same flat to a …

XYZ (VICTIM)versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, a victim under Section 2(wa) of the Criminal Procedure Code, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 188‑day delay in filing an appeal against a Special Judge's order acquitting the accused of offences under Sections 376(2)(l), 376(3), 377, 354, 506 of the IPC and …

DHARAMENDRA MAHADEV GAWADE AND ORSversusTHE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Dharamendra Mahadev Gawade & Ors., filed a writ petition challenging an order of the Land Acquisition Officer made under the Maharashtra Highways Act, 1955, and the subsequent award dated 2 June 2025 issued pursuant to Section 19-B(3) of the Act. They sought quashing of the award …

RAJESH OMDUTT SHARMAversusKIRAN RAJESH SHARMA

Disposed Off

The petitioner challenged an order dated 20 July 2022 that set aside an ex‑parte divorce decree dated 13 January 2019 and restored a marriage petition filed in 2017. The petitioner argued that the divorce decree was valid, he had remarried, and the respondent had been given ample opportunity to …

MOHAN @ PRASAD SIVERAM PILLAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Mohan @ Prasad Siveram Pillai, was one of twelve accused in a case involving alleged commission of Rs.10 lakh from a Rs.55 lakh transaction, charged under IPC sections 406, 420, 120(B) read with 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. The prosecution had only …

ARUN MOTIRAM PATILversusDATTATRAY BHURYA PATIL and ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Arun M. Patil, filed a criminal revision application against Dattatray B. Patil and others. The parties subsequently reached an amicable settlement, and the petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the revision. The court considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted. It …

ASAVARI AKSHAY MINDE MAIDEN NAME ROHINI DIGAMBAR JADHAVversusAKSHAY GOKUL MINE

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rohini Digambar Jadhav, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking relief in connection with a petition for restitution of conjugal rights filed by the respondent, Akshay Gokul Mine. The parties underwent mediation, after which they executed consent terms indicating the …

SHAHID SULTAN GADHAWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 439 of the CrPC and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for a 19‑year‑old accused charged with offences under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the …

NAVNATH SURYAKANT @ BALASAHEB VALHEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Navnath Suryakant Valhekar, arrested on 31‑01‑2019, has been in custody for 7 years and 7 months for offences under the IPC (including murder and attempt to murder), MCOCA and the Arms Act. He filed a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

VIVRUT DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusMONIKA SANJEEV DESAI

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vivruit Developers Pvt. Ltd., filed an arbitration appeal (No. 45 of 2026) against respondents Monika Sanjeev Desai and others in the Bombay High Court. The appellant’s counsel, Mr. Dishay Chitalia of J Sagar Associates, applied for leave to withdraw the appeal. The Court considered …

SUNIL MURLIDHAR BHAGATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Vaishali Anil filed a criminal writ petition seeking an order to expedite a trial that has been pending since 2021. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra and several other parties, opposed the petition. After hearing both sides, the Court considered the delay and the need for speedy …

GAYATRI KRIPASHANKAR DUBEYversusM/S.SHUKLA DEVELOPERS

Disposed Off

During the pendency of Second Appeal No.114 of 2013, Respondent No.3 and Respondent No.4 died, necessitating the inclusion of their legal heirs in the proceedings. Applications IA No.2439/2026 and IA (Stamp) No.19174/2026 were filed to bring these heirs on record, albeit after a delay. The learned …

RAHUL VIRENDRA SHARMA @ RAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Rahul Virendra Sharma, sought bail in a murder case involving alleged contract killing under Sections 302, 201, 212, 120B of the IPC, Sections 3, 25, 27 of the Arms Act and several provisions of the MCOC Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant rode a bike with the gunman, …

Smt Monila Amar Kothari and othersversusMr Sardarmal Chunilal Chavan and others

Disposed Off

The appellants claimed title to a suit property based on a 1979 agreement of sale and a subsequent sale deed dated 31 August 1995, which they argued was not bound by a 1995 compromise decree between the original owners and the plaintiffs. The District Judge had set aside the 1995 consent decree as …

AKASH KRISHNA DESAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Akash Krishna Desai, who was arrested under a FIR alleging multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including forcible sexual intercourse and related crimes. The prosecution alleged that the applicant repeatedly forced the …

PRATIK SHARAD KULKARNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pratik Sharad Kulkarni, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Mohd. Moin Khan, informed the court that the parties intended to settle the matter amicably and sought permission to withdraw the application. The court granted leave to withdraw, …

SUKHBIR KAUR W/O IQBAL SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sukhbir Kaur, sought a direction from the Bombay High Court to prevent the State of Maharashtra from attaching properties listed in two notifications issued under Section 4(1) of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 1999. She …

NIPHAD WINESversusCOMMISSIONER OF STATE EXCISE and ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Niphad Wines, challenged the Commissioner of State Excise's order suspending its liquor licence for three months and directing a report, alleging the Commissioner lacked authority and that no show‑cause notice was issued. The respondent argued that the petitioner could appeal to the …

SONALI ASHOK SAWAIversusSAINATH TATERAO PAWAR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a mother residing in the USA, challenged a Family Court order that denied her the right to cross‑examine the respondent and to lead evidence in a custody proceeding. The Family Court had rejected her application to set aside the "no cross‑examination" order, finding her non‑diligent …

SUDHIR RAMCHANDRA ALHAT AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear when the matter was called for hearing. The court noted the non-appearance of the petitioners and consequently dismissed the petition on the ground of non-prosecution. No substantive merits of the petition were …

SATISH SALIANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Satish Salian filed a criminal writ petition alleging that his daughter's death, officially recorded as a suicide, was the result of a conspiracy involving powerful persons and that the police investigation under Section 174 of the CrPC was inadequate. He sought the transfer of the investigation to …

RAHIMA LATIF SHAIKHversusABDUL LATIF SHAIKH AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vaishali Anil, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking a direction to the Metropolitan Magistrate's 65th Court, Andheri, to decide her interim maintenance application dated 30‑12‑2024, which had remained pending without order. The petitioner argued that …

NAVENDU KASHMIRI BABBARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Navendu Kashmiri Babbar filed a criminal bail application (No. 4201 of 2024) before the Bombay High Court, which was accompanied by an interim application (No. 1324 of 2026). The court examined the interim application and indicated that it was not inclined to grant the relief sought. Consequently, …

SMT. MONILA AMAR KOTHARI AND OTHERSversusMR. SARDARMAL CHUNILAL CHAVAN AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The appellants sought title to a suit property based on a 1979 agreement of sale, alleging that a later sale deed executed on 31 August 1995 in their favour was valid despite a compromise decree dated 28 February 1995 that settled a specific‑performance suit in favour of the plaintiffs. The District …

SUDHIR RAMCHANDRA ALHATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition (No.2158 of 2025) was filed by Sudhir Ramchandra Alhat against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing despite the petition being circulated. The Court noted the non-appearance and dismissed the petition for non-prosecution. No substantive …

LIDAR @ GABARU JITBAHAN SAHUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Lidar @ Gabaru Jitbahan Sahu, filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Prakash N. Wagh, sought leave to amend the bail application to correct the name of the police station mentioned. The court …

AMAN AMIN SHAIKH AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioners, three young offenders aged 21, 24 and 26, filed a writ under Article 226 seeking consent quashing of FIR No.351/2025 and related criminal proceedings. The complainant, a 17‑year‑old student, consented to the settlement and the petitioners argued that their youth and academic …

PRAKRUTI HARISH KAMBLEversusHARISH VISHNU KAMBLE

Disposed Off

The applicant, Prakruti Harish Kamble, filed a miscellaneous civil application against the respondent, Harish Vishnu Kamble, in the Bombay High Court. Both parties, through their counsel, submitted consent terms dated 2 September 2026, which were signed by the parties and their advocates. The court …

ANIL GOVINDPRASAD JAIN AND ANRversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR AND ORS

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court considered five writ petitions filed by original land owners, power‑of‑attorney holders and assignees seeking additional compensation for portions of land reserved for internal roads and open spaces under the Nagpur‑Mumbai Highway project. The lands had been acquired by …

PAPPU RAMLAL MISTRYversusV.VASUKI VELUSWAMI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pappu Ramlal Mistry, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 52‑day delay in filing First Appeal No. 13762 of 2026. The applicant submitted a memo explaining the reasons for the delay, which the court found to constitute sufficient cause. Respondents opposed the …

Imran Latif KhanversusThe state of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the lower court. During the hearing, the applicant submitted an email indicating a desire to withdraw the revision. The applicant's counsel, Gaurav Pande, sought leave of the …

M/S. ASHOK COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES AND ORSversusSTATE BANK OF INDIA

Allowed

The applicants, including M/s. Ashok Commercial Enterprises and Mr. Ramesh Uttamchand Ramchandani, filed Civil Revision Applications (Nos. 246/2017 and 252/2017) and a Civil Application (No. 430/2018) against the State Bank of India. The matters pertained to procedural issues arising from earlier …

KUM SULOCHANA BARKU PATIL AND ANR.versusSHREE MARUTI BARKU PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged the trial court's order that impleaded respondents 6‑8 as defendants in a partition suit concerning family property. The respondents claimed they were children of Radhibai Chari Bhagat, sister of the plaintiffs' father, and argued that the land (Survey No. 29/1) was …

HARISHCHANDRA LAXMAN MUTHAL AND ORSversusNANDAKISHOR KHANDERAO KHATALE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought to have their names recorded in the land mutation entries for a farm pond, well and borewells that they had purchased. The respondents claimed rights over the water from the pond, a well and three borewells, and had also filed a civil suit seeking relief. The court noted that …

SHINY PANIGRAHIversusABHINASH MOHAPATRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vaishali Shiny Panigrahi, filed a writ petition seeking the expeditious hearing and disposal of Hindu Marriage Petition No. 280 of 2023 pending before the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Panvel, which had been delayed for about three years. The High Court considered whether it could …

KAJAL ANIKET KATE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Sonali Milind Patil and Kajal Aniket Kate, filed a criminal writ petition (No. 2621 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court challenging the State of Maharashtra. They informed the Court that the underlying dispute had been settled between the parties. Accordingly, they moved the Court …

VIPUL UMESH SOLANKIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Vipul Umesh Solanki applied for bail after being directed to be released on 8 May 2026, but could not secure a surety because his father had died and he had no one to stand as surety. The applicant argued that he was ready to deposit Rs.50,000 in lieu of a surety and requested time to arrange a …

HITENDRA SINGH R CHOPRAversusSHRI JITENDRA DUDI

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Hitendra Singh R. Chopra, filed a contempt petition challenging the respondents' alleged non‑compliance with directions dated 29 August 2024. The Deputy Collector, Smt. Amita Dhumal, submitted an affidavit confirming that the required acquisition entries for the land in question have …

CHANDRAKANT RAMCHANDRA SANGLIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Chandrakant Ramchandra Sanglikar, who was charged under IPC sections 409, 420, 419, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120B for alleged cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy involving land …

KHUSAL BHANUDAS TAPKIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, accused of a Section 302 IPC offence, had a non‑bailable warrant issued in 2022 and were alleged to be absconding. The Sessions Judge issued a proclamation under Section 82 of the Cr.P.C. on 7 February 2025 but failed to specify a place and time for appearance and did not provide the …

AZAM IQBAL KHAN AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, a developer, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged assault with broken glass during a flat‑owners meeting, charged under Sections 115(2), 118(2) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant …

LEENA PETER KEJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 500‑day delay in filing a criminal revision against the State of Maharashtra. The respondent opposed the condonation. The court considered the submissions of counsel for both sides and the reasons detailed in …

KAPIL OMKAR DAMODARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Kapil Omkar Damodar, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR (Crime No.263 of 2026) was lodged alleging stalking and sexual harassment under Sections 75, 78 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The complainant, residing in the same building, claimed the applicant repeatedly …

GANESH GULAB KAKADE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Ganesh Gulab Kakade & Anr., had filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, the learned counsel for the applicants, Mr. Aditya Parmar, requested that the application be withdrawn. The court considered the request and found no impediment …

IRANI GUSTAD KHODADADversusLAXMIDAS MORARJI (SINCE DECEASED) THR LRS. AND ORS.

Dismissed

The applicant, defendant No.2, sought to overturn an appellate decree that declared him an illegal sub‑tenant and denied him protection under Section 15A of the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947. He relied on a 1968 leave‑and‑license agreement and a 1996 consent decree to …

RUPESH HARIBHAU KUMBARE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicants, Rupesh Haribhau Kumbare and Kanchan Rupesh Kumbare, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with a criminal case (C.R. No.155 of 2026) alleging offences under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, …

ADITYA UDDHAV THAKREYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Satish Salian filed a criminal writ petition alleging that his daughter's death, officially recorded as a suicide, was the result of a conspiracy involving powerful persons and that the police investigation under Section 174 of the CrPC was inadequate. He sought the transfer of the investigation to …

SANDEEP A BHAGWAT AND ANRversusRAMAKANT NAMDEV GUJAR

Dismissed

An interim application was filed by the advocate of Mr. Sandeep A. Bhagwat seeking discharge of the writ petition. The court noted that no intimation of the application had been served on the petitioner, Ramakant Namdev Gujar, and there was no acknowledgment of such service. Because the procedural …

SATISH SALIANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Satish Salian filed a criminal writ petition alleging that his daughter's death, officially recorded as a suicide, was the result of a conspiracy involving powerful persons and that the police investigation under Section 174 of the CrPC was inadequate. He sought the transfer of the investigation to …

RAMDAS NANA PAGAR AND ORS.versusMURALIDHAR NARAYAN PAGAR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed an interim application to include the legal heirs of the deceased sole respondent, Sou Houshabai Trimbak Shirsat, after a delay of over eight years. The court noted that the death certificate and details of the heirs had been recently communicated following an order dated …

SATISH SALIANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Satish Salian filed a criminal writ petition alleging that his daughter's death, officially recorded as a suicide, was the result of a conspiracy involving powerful persons and that the police investigation under Section 174 of the CrPC was inadequate. He sought the transfer of the investigation to …

NEHA ANIL SHAHversusANIL NAINMAL SHAH

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed a criminal revision seeking to modify an order that barred her from circulating photographs and text messages concerning the respondent. She argued that she should be allowed to confront this material in the pending judicial proceedings between them. The …

SANGEETA KAUSTUBH WAGLE(WIFE OF MR KAUSTABH GANPAT WAGLE)versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Sangeeta Kaustubh Wagle, was implicated in a 2026 FIR alleging forgery of documents submitted in 2000 for the registration of a housing society, invoking IPC sections 420, 463, 464, 465, 468 and 471. She contended that there was no evidence of her personally forging signatures or …

LAXMI ESTATE CO-OP. HSG. SOC. LIMITEDversusWALLACE FLOUR MILLS COMPANY LIMITED

Disposed Off

The cooperative housing societies filed a suit seeking joint ownership and conveyance of recreation grounds and an internal access road, claiming rights under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963. The defendants, including Wallace Flour Mills Ltd. and two charitable trusts, moved to dismiss the …

LAXMI ESTATES CO-OP. HSG. SOC. LTD.versusLAXMI CHARITABLE TRUST AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The cooperative housing societies filed a suit seeking joint ownership and conveyance of recreation grounds and an internal access road, claiming rights under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963. The defendants, including Wallace Flour Mills Ltd. and two charitable trusts, moved to dismiss the …

MAHESH SHRIKRISHNA MORE AND ANRversusOM SAATH REALTIES LLP

Disposed Off

The appellants, Mahesh Shrikrishna More and another, appealed a decision of the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal which refused to order the promoter to hand over possession of a flat despite the appellants’ offer to deposit the pending balance in the Tribunal. The Tribunal held that under …

MR. MUKESH CHAMDIAversusEKTA EVERGLADE HOMES PRIVATE LIMITED

Disposed Off

Mukesh Chamdia, an allottee, appealed against an order of the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal that rejected his application for possession of an apartment, on the ground that he had not paid the balance consideration or shown willingness to pay interest. The Tribunal held that Chamdia was …

SATYABHAMABAI NAMDEO TAKATEversusBABURAO SHIVRAM DERLE

Dismissed

The appellants, heirs of Radhabai, claimed ownership of land Survey No. 143 based on a 1934 will and subsequent mutation entries, asserting that a later sale to the respondents was illegal and that they had acquired title by adverse possession. The trial court dismissed the suit, finding the …

M/S. LUHARUKA MEDIA and INFRAversusARUN DAMJI GALA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

M/s. Luharuka Media & Infra Ltd. filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against Arun Damji Gada and others, seeking leave to withdraw the petition and file a fresh chamber summons in the City Civil Court due to subsequent events. The petitioner argued that the new circumstances justified …

SATYAVAN VITHAL SAWANT AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Satyavan Vithal Sawant and others, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking leave to withdraw the petition. They requested liberty to pursue an alternate remedy as outlined by the Supreme Court in M. Subramaniam & Anr. vs. S. Janaki & Anr. (2020) 16 SCC 728. The Court …

MS NEUMEC DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERSversusCHIRAG JAIN

Disposed Off

The second appeal (No.315 of 2026) between Ms. Neumec Developers and Builders and Chirag Jain & Anr. was disposed on 5 August 2026. An interim application (IA No.6659 of 2026) filed in the same proceedings remained pending after the appeal disposal. The court considered whether the interim …

SATYABHAMABAI NAMDEO TAKATEversusBABURAO SHIVRAM DEDE AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The appellants, heirs of Radhabai, claimed ownership of land Survey No. 143 based on a 1934 will and subsequent mutation entries, asserting that a later sale to the respondents was illegal and that they had acquired title by adverse possession. The trial court dismissed the suit, finding the …

VAIBHAV CHANDRAKANT BHOIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaibhav Chandrakant Bhoir, was charged under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly deceiving a woman into a physical relationship on the pretext of marriage and then refusing to marry her. An FIR (Crime No.257 of 2026) was lodged and a Sessions case was …

PRAKASH PATIL AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRIN. SEC HOME DEPT. AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners sought to challenge Gram Sabha resolutions passed in 2023, alleging that their signatures were fraudulently used and that their rights were affected. They requested a declaration that the resolutions were invalid and, after an adjournment, asked to withdraw the petition and file a …

MRUDULA ASHOK CHITALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a senior citizen over 65, filed a writ petition seeking the High Court's intervention to expedite the hearing of his pending application before the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT), which had been scheduled for January 2026 but remained unheard. The petitioner cited a 2009 …

PIYUSH JASWANTRAI MEHTA AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking quash of C.C. No.185/PW of 2022, which arose from FIR No.53 of 2021 alleging offences under Sections 420, 408, 467, 468, 34 of the IPC and Sections 43, 66, 72 of the IT Act. The parties later entered into a consent settlement recorded in a civil …

ISHAN RAOSAHEB BORUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by 19‑year‑old Ishan Raosaheb Borude, who is accused of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Maharashtra Police …

Riyaz GanjiversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The husband filed an application under Section 447 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to transfer a Domestic Violence (DV) application (No. 17 of 2023) filed by his wife under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, from the Metropolitan Magistrate, Railway …

SHRI D.D.KULKARNIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shri D.D. Kulkarni, filed an interim application challenging the Registrar's order dated 27 January 2026 that dismissed his appeal for failure to remove office objections. The applicant's counsel, Ms. Fatima Lakdawala, submitted an explanation (paragraphs 2‑4 of the interim …

VINAY VASANTLAL SANGHAVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vinay Vasantlal Sanghavi, who was arrested as Accused No.15 in a case involving alleged cheating, breach of trust and forgery related to a cooperative society. The …

A. BENNIYAMINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case (CR No. 197 of 2026) alleging abetment of suicide under Sections 108 and 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The victim, a Ph.D. …

GANESH @ KEDAR NANASAHEB GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Ganesh @ Kedar Nanasaheb Gaikwad, who had been in custody for 4 years and 9 months for alleged extortion and related offences under multiple IPC sections, the Arms Act and the …

Union Of Indiaversussavita kantaram gaikwad

Disposed Off

The Union of India filed a writ petition which was dismissed for default by the Registrar on 27 February 2026. The Union subsequently filed an interim application, 165 days later, seeking restoration of the dismissed petition, arguing that the delay was neither deliberate nor inordinate and citing …

ASHFAQUE HUSSAIN SAHAFAT HUSSAIN MANSOORIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ashfaque Hussain et al., filed a criminal application before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay. Through counsel Ms. Aarti E. Yadav, the applicant sought leave of the Court to withdraw the present application and to be permitted to file a fresh application in accordance with law. …