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Judgments of 2026

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AMBIKA STRUCTURES AND DEVELOPERS LLPversusPUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ambika Structures and Developers L.L.P., sought a Development Rights Certificate (DRC) for Transferable Development Rights (TDR) on 6,889.13 sq. meters of land surrendered to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The petitioner agreed to accept TDR in lieu of monetary compensation …

PRABHAT PLAZA PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORSversusRELIGARE FINVEST LIMITED AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioners Prabhat Plaza Private Limited and others filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the respondents. During the hearing, the petitioners' counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition in order to pursue relief before the Debt Recovery Tribunal …

MUKUND YASHWANT MOJAD AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners alleged that their lands had been incorrectly mutated as ‘Private Forest’ without following the procedure prescribed in Section 35 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. The High Court, recalling its earlier directions in Writ Petition No.1536 of 2017 and Writ Petition No.5344/2026, …

SAKSHI VIJAY CHOPRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Sakshi Vijay Chopra filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the issuance of a process by the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel argued that an alternate remedy was available and therefore sought to withdraw the writ petition while retaining the right to …

BHARAT ANANDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Bharat Anand and another filed a criminal writ petition challenging the issuance of process by the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners' counsel argued that an alternate remedy was available and requested to withdraw the writ petition while retaining the right to pursue that remedy. The High Court …

MODERN INDIA LTD THROU. SIDHANT JATIAversusJITENDRA RAMNATH BHOSLE AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Bhalchandra Dusane filed a writ petition seeking an injunction against Respondents Nos.2 to 6, alleging that the earlier order of 17 July 2026 only granted an ad‑interim ex parte injunction against Respondent No.1. The Court observed that the order on record did not contemplate any relief …

SAGAR LAXMAN MAAKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Sagar Laxman Maake, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking anticipatory bail. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the right to apply for anticipatory bail separately. The Court examined whether …

ANIKET MANISH BHAGATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Aniket Manish Bhagat under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with alleged violations of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999 and the …

ANIL MITTAL S/O SH. VED PRAKASHversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Anil Mittal filed a writ petition challenging the existence of a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued against him. The respondents, representing the Union of India and others, submitted an interim application stating that the LOC had been deleted. The court recorded and accepted this statement. …

NIVEDITA APUL SHARMAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Supriya Pramod Nivedita Apul Sharma, was arrested by the Anti‑Extortion Cell of the CID on 14 August 2026 in connection with an alleged extortion case. The arrest was effected after sunset, at 11:45 p.m., without the presence of a woman police officer and without a prior written …

SHANKAR GULAB PATHAREversusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUITION OFFICER AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged the award of land acquisition by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, seeking compensation in the form of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) instead of monetary payment. The Municipal Corporation had already deposited the monetary compensation with the SLAO. The Court …

MR SUDHAKAR ATMARAM PATILversusMR ASHOK PRABHAKAR MASTAKAR AND ANR

Dismissed

The original tenant filed a civil revision seeking to set aside eviction decrees on the grounds of alleged default in rent payment and alleged permanent alterations made without the landlord's consent. The tenant claimed he deposited the arrears after the deadline granted by the trial court and that …

SHAHNAWAZ ABDUL RASHEED KHANversusSTATE 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. …

SUNDER ALIAS SUNDRA KRISHNA SHETTYversusMRS. KSHAMA HARESH MEHTA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Sunder alias Sundra Krishna Shetty filed a civil revision application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant failed to appear on the scheduled date, leading the court to adjourn the matter as a last chance. The applicant again failed to appear on the subsequent date. Consequently, the court …

CODA PAYMENTS INDIA PVT.LTDversusDY DIRECTOR AND ANR

Disposed Off

M/s Coda Payments India Pvt. Ltd., a payment‑aggregator platform, was investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged unauthorized deductions in online gaming and for remitting large sums abroad. The ED obtained search warrants, seized devices, and under the Prevention of Money …

PRASHANT NIVRUTTI KHEDKARversusTHE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (GENERAL A. ) THANE 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 …

SATISH S/O ASHOK WAGHELAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Satish Waghela appealed against a Special Court order that rejected his application under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Special Court had held that the appellant had not first lodged a complaint with the police concerning the alleged offences. The High Court examined whether …

AZEEM JAGANIversusNADIA KAZI

Disposed Off

Vaishali Anil filed Writ Petition No. 200 of 2023 in the Bombay High Court against Tikam and Nadia Kazi seeking unspecified relief. The petitioner, through counsel Gayatri Gokhale and Sneha Jethwa, later requested leave to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the parties, granted the …

NIKUNJ MAHESH JOSHIversusSTATE 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. …

SUMA RAMESH GHUTEversusTHE MAHARASHRA STATE COUCIL OF EXAMINATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, both assistant teachers employed by tribal Ashram schools, were served with orders debaring them from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for alleged malpractices in the 2018 and 2019 examinations and their salaries were subsequently withheld by the Project Officer of the Ministry of …

DR. GOPAL MAHADEO DHADPHALEversusSMT. USHA ARUNRAO SUPNEKAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Swapnil Dr. Gopal Mahadeo Dhadphale, filed Civil Revision Application No. 173 of 2019 before the High Court of Bombay challenging a decree. The respondents, Usha Arunrao Supnekar and others, submitted that the dispute had been amicably settled and that the consent terms were already …

Abhishek Babaji YewaleversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil, filed a discharge application in a Sessions case which was rejected on the ground that it was not filed within the statutory 60‑day period after committal, without any consideration of its merits. The applicant then filed a criminal revision under Section 397 of the …

RAMESH NAVRANG YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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. …

KEVALBAI JAGANNATH PAWARversusSHANKAR RAGHO BACHHAV

Disposed Off

The appellants, who were defendants in a civil suit, failed to appear and the trial court passed an ex‑parte decree in their favour, also issuing an injunction. They participated in execution proceedings in July 2013 but did not file an appeal against the decree until February 2015, a delay of 610 …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEERversusSHANTARAM SITARAM KHEDEKAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The Executive Engineer filed an appeal against the order of the lower court in which Shantaram Sitaram Khedekar and others were respondents. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal and also requested interim relief on the basis that the decretal amount with interest had …

TRUPTI TUKARAM PADEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Trupti Tukaram Padekar, filed a writ petition challenging recruitment notifications of 2022 and 2023 for JMFC/CJJD positions. During proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel indicated that the extensive litigation history required substantial amendment of the petition. Consequently, the …

CHANDRAKANT GHELANI AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Petitioners Chandrakant Ghelani and another filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a matter against the State of Maharashtra and another. The petition was presented by Ms. Pragya, assisted by Ms. Dhruvika Bhayani. The State of Maharashtra was represented by Ms. Anuja S. …

SHAIKH TANVEER MOHAMMED SHAFIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Shaikh Tanveer Mohammed Shafi, accused in C.R. No.8 of 2024 under the NDPS Act, applied for medical bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, citing ischemic heart disease requiring angioplasty. The court examined medical reports from J.J. Group Hospital and noted the …

SMT. SUREKHA SURENDRA BACHATEversusM/S BLUE CIRCLE ORGANICS PVT. LTD. , THANE

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a writ petition filed by Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd. challenging a Labour Court award that reinstated a former laboratory assistant, Surekha Surendra Bachate, with back wages. The petitioner argued that no formal employer‑employee relationship existed, that the employee had …

RAFIYA BI SHAIKHversusABDUL SAMAD SHAIKH SONE SHRI XEC ZAHIDA ALLY MUZAVOR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rafiya Bi Shaikh, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking an order to expedite several matters pending before the Family Court at Pune, namely a maintenance case (P.E.No.44 of 2023), a divorce petition (P.A.No.211 of 2023), a criminal matter (M.A.No.39 of 2023) and …

AMJAD ISMAIL MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner Amjad Ismail Mujawar filed a writ petition seeking quash of C.R. No.156 of 1999, which alleged offences under Sections 387 and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code. The charge‑sheet had not been filed for more than fourteen years, and the prosecution had destroyed the case papers. The …

MR. RAMJANAM KASHYAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Mr. Ramjanam Kashyap, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging an order of the Grievance Redressal Committee. After the Committee issued its final order on 28 August 2023, the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the writ petition, stating that the matter was now …

SAYED KHIZAR HAYAT IMADUDDIN EDROSSversusSTAR ENERGY LIMITED

Disposed Off

The applicants, Sayed Khizar Hayat Imaduddin and Edroos & anr., filed Civil Revision Application No. 110 of 2026 before the High Court of Bombay. They later moved the Court seeking leave to withdraw the revision application. The learned counsel for the applicants requested the withdrawal and the …

VINOD KUMAR PARMANAND KARWAT AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who were landlords of a tenanted building, challenged a 2020 order by the District Deputy Registrar and Competent Authority that deemed the land and building conveyed to a cooperative society formed by flat purchasers. The building comprised ground and two upper floors with 12 …

SHANTARAM BAPU JADHAV AND ORS.versusNASHIBALI KHAR HUKUMALI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellants, parents of a deceased farmer who died in a road collision, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s (Palghar) award. The Tribunal had held the car driver and the tempo driver equally negligent (50:50) and calculated compensation based on a monthly income of Rs.10,000. The High …

SHARAD YASHWANT KOKANEversusKARANKUMAR PHULCHAND SINGHI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sharad Yashwant Kokane, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel sought leave to withdraw the revision application. The court considered the counsel's submission and the procedural propriety of allowing a …

SUMIT JAINversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ACB, MUMBAI AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Sumit Jain filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the return of property and invoking an alternative remedy under the BNSS. The petition was opposed by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State. The petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the …

BIKASH KUMAR SINGHversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ACB, MUMBAI

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bikesh Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State. The petitioner later moved the Court for permission to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to pursue an alternative remedy under the BNSS …

KUSHAL SAHOO @ KUSHAL SAHUversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kushal Sahoo, sought leave to withdraw his writ petition and requested liberty to pursue an alternate remedy under the BNSS for the return of property. The Court examined the petitioner's request and found no impediment to granting the withdrawal. Accordingly, the Court granted leave …

MEGHRAJ MEENAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Meghraj Meena, filed a writ petition seeking the return of property and requested leave to withdraw the petition while obtaining liberty to pursue an alternative remedy under the BNSS. The petitioner's counsel applied for this withdrawal and liberty. The Court considered the …

SUMIT PUNIA @ SUMIT POONIAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sumit Punia, sought leave from the High Court to withdraw his writ petition and requested liberty to pursue an alternate remedy under the BNSS for the return of property. The court examined the petitioner's request and granted the leave along with the liberty to approach the …

AJAY KUMARversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ajay Kumar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his property, alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the State were responsible for its seizure. The petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the petition and instead pursue …

MOHIT SWAMIversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Disposed Off

Petitioner Mohit Swami filed a writ petition against the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking the return of property. On instructions, his counsel requested leave to withdraw the petition while seeking liberty to pursue an alternate remedy under the BNSS. The Court granted the leave and liberty, …

RAVI DANODIAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ravi Danodia, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the CBI and the State. He sought permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue an alternative remedy under the BNSS for the return of property. The Court examined whether such withdrawal with …

MAHESH SINGH JATversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

Mahesh Singh Jat filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking the return of property, alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the State were involved. The petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the right to pursue …

VIKAS KUMAR MEENA @ VIKASH MEENAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Disposed Off

Vikas Kumar Meena filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State. The petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the right to pursue an alternative remedy under the BNSS for the …

JITENDRA KUMAR MEENAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Jitendra Kumar Meena filed a writ petition against the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State seeking the return of property. The petitioner requested leave to withdraw the petition and to pursue an alternate remedy under the provisions of the BNSS. The Court granted leave to …

AMIT KUMAR MEENAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Meena, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the CBI and the State. He later moved the Court for leave to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to pursue an alternate remedy under the BNSS for the return of property. The Court examined …

LOKESH KUMAR MEENAversusTHE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

Lokesh Kumar Meena filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State, seeking the return of property. The petitioner later requested permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue an alternative remedy under the BNSS. The …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE DEPUTY COLLECTORversusDINKAR SAKHARAM MHATRE

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay entertained a first appeal (ST) No. 5152 of 2023 filed by the State of Maharashtra represented by Deputy Collector Raigad, Sayali Deepak Upasani, against Dinkar Sakharam Mhatre. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal and interim relief concerning a …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE DEPUTY COLLECTORversusDINKAR SAKHARAM MHATRE

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sayali Deepak Upasani, Deputy Collector, filed a first appeal against Dinkar Sakharam Mhatre. The appeal was initially delayed, prompting an interim application for condonation of the delay, which the court allowed. The appellant also sought interim relief, claiming that the decretal …

Arvind Kumar B ShahversusSecurities and Exchange Board of India

Disposed Off

The applicant Arvind Kumar B Shah filed a discharge application in a criminal case before the Special Judge, City Civil and Sessions Court, Greater Mumbai. The Sessions Judge rejected the discharge application on 16 November 2024 without addressing the applicant’s preliminary objection that Sections …

MRUDULA SUHAS SHUKLAversusD S KULKARNI AND CO

Disposed Off

Petitioners Suhas Gopal Shukla and Mrudula Suhas Shukla challenged two orders of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Nashik that stayed criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on the ground that insolvency proceedings before the NCLT were pending. They …

SUHAS GOPAL SHUKLAversusD.S. KULKARNI AND CO AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioners Suhas Gopal Shukla and Mrudula Suhas Shukla challenged two orders of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Nashik that stayed criminal prosecutions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on the ground that insolvency proceedings before the NCLT were pending. They …

SACHIN DILIP BASAREversusDHAN-DAULAT CO. OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim application filed in Writ Petition No. 4265 of 2024, where the applicant, Sachin Dilip Basare, sought to be impleaded as a respondent. The petitioner, Dhan Daulat Co. Operative Housing Society Ltd., opposed the impleadment. The Court examined whether procedural …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusMOHD. UMAR JAINULABIDIN SHAIKH

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal of Mohd. Umar Jainulabidin Shaikh dated 14 March 2024 by the Additional Sessions Judge, Dindoshi. The High Court examined the impugned judgment and the evidence annexed to the application. It considered …

VIJAY DNYANDEV KUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a series of Government Resolutions fixing the number and criteria for Laboratory Assistant posts in schools, alleging illegality, invalidity, and potential termination of their services. They sought a writ of mandamus to quash the resolutions and to direct the State to fix …

POOJA JAGDISH PATIL ALIAS POOJA RAJENDRA NIKAMversusJAGDISH BALASO PATIL

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a mother, challenged a Family Court order that granted the father daily one‑hour video‑call access to their four‑year‑old child, alleging the child’s psychological and neurological disorder made such frequent virtual contact detrimental. The petitioner offered to allow physical …

KUNAL VIKRAM SAWANTversusKRUSHNABAI ALIAS KISABAI GANPAT ALANDKAR KOLI

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a contempt petition (No.139 of 2025) arising from an appeal (Order No.132 of 2020). The parties subsequently reached a full settlement of the underlying dispute through consent terms, and the appeal itself was disposed of. Counsel for the petitioners informed the Court that, …

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,versusNAMDEO BABURAO RANDHAVE AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The Executive Engineer filed a first appeal against a decree, but the appeal was lodged 2 years and 49 days beyond the prescribed period. The appellant sought condonation of the delay, submitting reasons for the tardiness. The High Court examined the reasons and, finding them satisfactory, exercised …

SHRI. GANESH SURESH YAVATKARversusSHRI. KUNAL VIKRAM SAWANT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellants and respondents filed an appeal from an order, but subsequently reached an amicable settlement and executed Consent Terms dated 1 September 2026. The appellants sought leave to delete certain respondents and substitute another purchaser as a respondent, and both sides consented to the …

GITARAM BAPU MOREversusTHE CHAIRPERSON AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Gitaram Bapu More, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. He subsequently superannuated on 31 May 2026, rendering the petition academic. The petitioner moved to withdraw the petition on the ground that its adjudication would be moot. The Court allowed the withdrawal, finding …

VISHAL ANIL PAREKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vishal Anil Parekh, filed an interim application seeking the release of his passport and a relaxation of a bail condition that required his monthly appearance at Kasturba Marg Police Station. He argued that the existing conditions, including surrendering his passport, impeded his …

SURENDRAKUMAR TRIYOGINARAYAN TIWARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicant, convicted of rape, criminal intimidation and multiple offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine. He sought bail pending the final disposal of his criminal appeal, claiming the victim's testimony was untruthful and …

ZEENATH MUNAWARALI SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Zeenath Munawarali Shah applied for bail in a case under Sections 8(c), 22(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 78 of the Juvenile Justice Act, alleging that a juvenile’s statement that she supplied the contraband ‘MD’ was the sole incriminating evidence. The prosecution highlighted a prior FIR …

SANJAY KASHIRAM MOHITEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Sanjay Kashiram Mohite, who was charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOC) and several provisions of the IPC for allegedly protecting a gang leader (A1) by filing a false police representation and receiving money. The …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusKHALIL MOHAMMAD AMIN CHOUKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal application seeking leave to appeal the acquittal of Khalil Mohammad Amin Choukar (Respondent No.1) in Atrocity Special Case No.147 of 2018, which was decided under the POCSO Act. The Additional Sessions Judge had acquitted the accused on 04‑09‑2024, holding …

SAURABH SANJAY KALE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, concerning accused No.5 and No.7, who are engineers aged 24 and 26 and related to the principal accused in a large fraud involving deposits of over Rs.121 crore. The prosecution …

Ashok Kumar Jatansingh MehtaversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, a licensee occupying a ground‑floor godown in the Babu Genu Market building, was accused of constructing an unauthorized mezzanine loft and storing heavy goods, alleged to have contributed to the building's collapse on 27 September 2013 that killed 61 people. The applicant sought …

SANDEEP RAJPAL KUMARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard bail application No. 1654 of 2026 filed by Sandeep Rajpal Kumar, who was in custody in connection with NCB case No. NCB/MZU/Cr-11/2024. The applicant, represented by Mr. Tarish V. Sathe and Ms. Hrudayanshi Joshi, sought release pending trial, while the State, …

LAKHAN DUBEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Lakhan Dubey, filed Criminal Revision Application No. 198 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. No documents or arguments were filed by the applicant, and the respondent was represented by Mr. S.R. Agarkar. The bench, consisting of …

RAVINDRA DIGAMBAR SONAVANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners in four separate writ petitions filed against the State of Maharashtra sought to amend their petitions through interim applications filed at the admission stage. The applications contained draft amendments and requested the court's permission to incorporate them. The High Court, …

RAKHEE RAHUL OKAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners in four separate writ petitions filed against the State of Maharashtra sought to amend their petitions through interim applications filed at the admission stage. The applications contained draft amendments and requested the court's permission to incorporate them. The High Court, …

Chandrakant Purshottamdas TodiversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicants, Chandrakant Purshottamdas Todi and Kapil Chandrakit Todi, filed an interim application seeking renewal of a passport. The order dated 1 September 2026 mentioned only the first applicant, omitting the second applicant's name throughout the document. The applicants prayed for a …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER), RAIGADversusSHRI. VITTHAL NARAYAN PATIL (DECEASED) THR. HIS LRS.1.1) SHRI.MACCHINDRANATH VITTHAL PATIL AND ORS.

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed a decree concerning land acquisition. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal and interim relief on the basis that the decretal amount with interest had already been deposited. The court, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER), RAIGADversusSHRI. VITTHAL NARAYAN PATIL (DECEASED) THR. HIS LRS.1.1) SHRI.MACCHINDRANATH VITTHAL PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed a decree concerning land acquisition. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal and interim relief on the basis that the decretal amount with interest had already been deposited. The court, …

SHRI NITIN BHASKAR BAHIKARversusSHIVAJI GABAJI JADHAV SINCE DECD THROUGH LRS

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shri Nitin Bhaskar Bahikar, filed an interim application seeking an extension of time to carry out an amendment pursuant to the order dated 1 September 2026. The respondent, Shivaji Gabaji Jadhav, was served through legal representatives. The court considered whether to grant the …

BHAJAN SINGH S/O LATE SHRI A B GANDHI AND ORSversusDILIP MOTUMAL DUHILANI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioners Bhajan Singh and others filed Writ Petition No. 9258 of 2023 before the Bombay High Court challenging the dismissal of Special Civil Suit No. 9367 of 2025. The petition sought relief against the respondent, Dilip Motumal Duhilani. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners informed …

SMT MEDHA KIRIT SOMAIYAversusSANJAY RAJARAM RAUT AND ORS

Disposed Off

Medha K. Somaiya filed a criminal revision application against Sanjay R. Raut and others, challenging an acquittal order of the Sessions Court. The respondent argued that the proper remedy was an appeal, not a revision, raising a maintainability issue. The applicant’s senior counsel sought to …

MAHESH L. CHANDIRAMANIversusASUDA KUTIR CO OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mahesh L. Chandiramani, filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Co-operative Appellate Court which dismissed his appeal against a Co-operative Court order dated 10 June 2024. The earlier order had rejected his application for an interim stay to prevent Opponent Nos.4, 5, 7 …

PRAVIN PRABHAKAR NAGE.versusUNION OF INDIA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY,

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pravin Prabhakar Nage, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Union of India. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the proper forum for the grievance was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Relying on the Supreme Court’s …

SANJIV SHAMBOOLAL CHANDANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioner Sanjiv Shamboolal Chandan filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner, relying on a recent Supreme Court judgment in Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (2026 SCC OnLine SC 798), sought leave …

GOKAK TEXTILE LIMITEDversusPLANTINUM TEXPRO AND ORS.

Rejected

Gokak Textile Ltd sued Platinum Texpro and Haritwal Cotton Mills for money, naming several directors and owners as defendants. The suit was decreed ex parte, but the executing court later set aside the decree against the partnership firm (Defendant 1) and a director (Defendant 5) as a nullity. The …

Vikram MisraversusThe Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Society, Thane

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vikram Misra, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking (a) a direction to the Deputy Registrar to determine maintenance dues for the period 1 April 2010 to 30 April 2023, (b) admission to a cooperative society as a member from the date of his …

SITARAM SUDAMA GUPTAversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Sitaram Sudama Gupta, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with two ECIRs filed by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged violations of Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The applicant argued that …

ARCHANA SUNIL GEETversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a series of Government Resolutions fixing the number and criteria for Laboratory Assistant posts in schools, alleging illegality, invalidity, and potential termination of their services. They sought a writ of mandamus to quash the resolutions and to direct the State to fix …

SWATI PRABHAKAR AHIREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a series of Government Resolutions (dated 28 January 2019, 1 March 2021, 26 March 2021 and 15 December 2025) that fixed the staffing pattern for Laboratory Assistant posts in schools, alleging the posts were surplus and that the resolutions were illegal, invalid and …

RAJENDRA BHASKARRAO SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a series of Government Resolutions (dated 28 January 2019, 1 March 2021, 26 March 2021 and 15 December 2025) that fixed the staffing pattern for Laboratory Assistant posts in schools, alleging the posts were surplus and that the resolutions were illegal, invalid and …

SANTOSH VIJAY PAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The accused were convicted for the murder of Kiran Nikam under Sections 302, 143, 147, 148 r/w 149 and 120B of the IPC, receiving life imprisonment and fines. On appeal, they challenged the reliability of eye‑witnesses, the delay in filing the FIR, the admissibility of defence CCTV and photographic …

MOHANLAL GOMAJI BHATIversusTHE SR. POLICE INSPECTOR AND ANR

Disposed Off

Mohanlal Gomaji Bhat filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court against the Senior Police Inspector. The applicant's counsel informed the Court that a charge-sheet was to be filed within three days and requested that the bail application be withdrawn, seeking liberty to file a fresh …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusTULTURAM LARKHU RAM JAISWAL AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, United India Insurance Co., claimed compensation for a motor accident that occurred on 27 December 2000. The insurer argued that the insurance contract had been cancelled because a cheque for the premium was dishonoured and an intimation of cancellation had been sent to the vehicle …

RENU BRIJENDRAPAL SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Renu Brijendrapal Singh, filed a criminal application seeking relief. Subsequently, a writ petition for the same relief was filed. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Prashant Bothre, requested the withdrawal of the criminal application. The respondent State of Maharashtra, represented …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusRAVINDRA ANANDA MODAK AND ORS

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal dated 21 November 2024 in Sessions Case No. 713 of 2014, where the accused Ravindra Ananda Modak and others were cleared by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune. The High Court examined the evidence, notably …

SAMPAT BAPU WALHEKARversusBHAIRU KSAHADU MOHOL

Rejected

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the trial court's order rejecting an application for the appointment of a Court Commissioner under Order XXVI Rule 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure to record the factual position of the suit property. The underlying suit seeks recovery of possession …

IBM India Private LimitedversusUnion of India

Disposed Off

IBM India Private Limited challenged an adjudication order dated 24 February 2025 that assessed GST for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 following a Section 61 audit under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The petitioner argued that it was denied a personal hearing and that the …

SHRI. HARAKCHAND GULABCHAND DHOKAversusSHRI. KASHINATH NARSINH MARATHE

Disposed Off

The appellant sought a refund of an amount paid under an alleged oral agreement for sale and contended that interest on the refund should be at 10% per annum. The respondents computed interest at 6% per annum, relying on Section 34 of the Code of Civil Procedure and the decision in Abhinav s/o Gopal …

GANESH ASHOK UGHADE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The accused were convicted for the murder of Kiran Nikam under Sections 302, 143, 147, 148 r/w 149 and 120B of the IPC, receiving life imprisonment and fines. On appeal, they challenged the reliability of eye‑witnesses, the delay in filing the FIR, the admissibility of defence CCTV and photographic …

AZIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Azim Shaikh, was arrested on 31 August 2026 and had earlier filed Anticipatory Bail Application No. 1685 of 2026. After her arrest, she approached the High Court seeking to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The learned counsel for the applicant informed the court of the …

DOLAN ACHARYAversusSNEHASIS RASHBIHARI BATABYAL

Allowed

The High Court examined a dispute over custody of a 14‑year‑old son between his parents after a series of consent orders, divorce decree and subsequent applications for modification. The father claimed the mother had breached a stay order and that the family court had improperly altered the consent …

NARESH RAMCHANDRA VARE @ CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Naresh Ramchandra Vare, filed a criminal writ petition from jail alleging that he had not been granted a special remission of three months. The State, through its APP, produced a report dated 31 August 2026 signed by the Superintendent of Open District Prison, Paithan, confirming …

AJAY ANANT GHAGversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ajay Anant Ghag, filed a criminal writ petition from jail seeking a special remission of three months. The State's assistant public prosecutor submitted a report dated 31.08.2026, signed by the Superintendent of Open District Prison, Paithan, confirming that the special remission had …

SACHIN TUKARAM PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sachin Tukaram Patil, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a charge-sheet that had been filed and was under scrutiny before the Additional District Sessions Judge, Pune. The petitioner sought to withdraw the writ petition while preserving all of his substantive …

ANKUSH KASHINNATH GOPHANEversusSHANKAR TUKARAM NIKAM AND ORS

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The petitioner challenged an order dated 7 November 2025 of the Additional Divisional Commissioner, Pune, which rejected a revision application on the ground of non‑maintainability, asserting that an interim order condoning delay could not be reviewed before the Commissioner. The State’s Additional …

MURTAZA HASAN ALI NETTERWALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quashment of FIR No.341 of 2025 filed under Sections 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, invoking the inherent power of Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both parties had reconciled …

ROHAN SAMPAT GUNDversusYOGESHWARI ROHAN GUND MAIDEN NAME YOGESHWRI NARSALE

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking an order to expedite a family court proceeding (Petition No. A/1541/2022) that had been pending since 2022. The petitioner argued that, as the matter was posted for final argument, it should be disposed of within six months of the …

PREET TUSHAR TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Preet Tushar Trivedi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 119 of 2025) alleged that he transferred Rs. 9.40 lakh from a complainant's crypto wallet without consent, violating Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of …

ROHIT CHHOTU RAM PATEL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Rohit Chhotu Ram Patel and another, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. After the charge-sheet was filed, they requested to withdraw the bail application, seeking liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court. The learned counsel for the …

DEVJYOTI SHASHANKSHEKHAR CHATTERJEEversusTRIPTI DEVJYOTI CHATTERJEE ALIAS TANU

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Tripti Devjyoti Chatterjee (alias Tanu) and Devjyoti Shashankshekhar Chatterjee, filed reciprocal writ petitions (WP No. 12312 of 2025 and WP No. 13969 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court. Both parties later settled the disputes out of court. Their counsel sought the court's …

SURESH NAMDEO WAGHERE AND ORSversusLAKSHMAN BABURAO NANEKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners Suresh Namdeo Waghere & Ors. challenged an order condoning delay issued by the respondents. The central question was whether an appeal before the Sub‑Divisional Officer or a revision before the State was the appropriate remedy. The learned Attorney General argued that a revision …

ANUP ANIL GOGATEversusKSHITIJA ANUP GOGATE

Allowed

The High Court heard an appeal by the mother (appellant) against a Family Court order that had granted interim custody of the minor son to the father (respondent) under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The parties had been married in 2012, the child was born in 2016, and after …

KAMLESH SAINI S/O DARA SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Kamlesh Saini, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. He later discovered that the necessary supporting documents could not be annexed to the original filing. Consequently, he sought the Court's permission to withdraw the pending application and to file a …

BREACH CANDY SWIMMING BARTH TRUST AND ORSversusRAJESH SOMNATH NERKAR

Disposed Off

The Breach Candy Club Trust terminated its former manager, Rajesh Somnath Nerkar, after alleging he shredded original membership records, leading to a claim for gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Controlling Authority allowed Nerkar’s application and ordered the Trust to pay Rs …

RAIEES YASIN LASHKARIA AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking correction of an order dated 01.09.2026 that incorrectly described the status of a Leave and License Agreement and the pending criminal case PW/255/2026. They requested that the court quash the pending criminal proceedings and set aside an impugned …

BHUPAT RAVJIBHAI LUKHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bhupat Ravjibhai Lukhi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quashment of FIR No. 442 of 2017, which alleged offences under IPC Section 420 and the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act. Both parties, having settled their civil …

BAJAJ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTDversusPRADIP RAMCHANDRA KHARAT AND ORS

Dismissed

The claimants filed a claim for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for the death of Mrs. Shobha Pradip Kharat in a 2022 road accident involving a vehicle allegedly insured with Bajaj General Insurance. The insurer denied liability and applied to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) …

KANTILAL S/O BALASO HOLKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three bail applications filed by directors of Anand Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, who were alleged to have sanctioned large loans amounting to Rs. 27 crore to the principal accused and his companies. The prosecution alleged that the directors, by signing board …

SANTOSH BABAN DASWADKAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Bombay. The State counsel and intervenor highlighted that an earlier criminal case (C.R. No.121 of 2024) against the first applicant had not been disclosed in the application. The applicants then sought to withdraw the …

HEMENDRA PRANJIVAN BOSMIYAversusINDERKUMAR GUPTA

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a Civil Judge's order directing them to disclose all movable and immovable assets for execution of a 2019 arbitration award. They argued that the execution petition was untenable due to orders of the NCLT in insolvency proceedings and that their objections should have been …

NIRMALA RUPCHANDRA GHATAWAT AND ORSversusCOLLECTOR OF PALGHAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of women, purchased a former Gram Panchayat house and, relying on a No‑Objection Certificate from the village panchayat, erected 54 tin sheds. The Tahsildar of Palghar issued a notice and an order on 3 February 2026 directing removal of the sheds, alleging lack of permission …