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Judgments of 2026

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DR SADASHIV NARAYAN BOLBHATversusTHE JOINT DIRECTOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

Dr. Sadashiv Narayan Bolbhat filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Joint Director of Higher Education to decide a pension proposal forwarded by another respondent through a letter dated 18 March 2025. The petitioner argued that the proposal had remained pending without a decision. The …

SATHYA B JAVARASHETTI ALIAS SATISH SHETTYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sathya B. Javarashetti alias Satish Shetty, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. After bail was granted to other co-accused, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the pending application and file a fresh one before the Sessions Court, …

Seema Nitin DhakanversusThe Senior Inspector of Police Investigating Officer

Disposed Off

A contempt petition (No. 488 of 2026) was filed by Seema Nitin Dhakan against Senior Inspector of Police & Anr. The petitioner's counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, considered the request. It found no impediment to allowing the withdrawal. …

DEEPALI MANOJ TATEDversusSTATE 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 argued that the directors, by signing board …

BHARATKUMAR RATANLAL CHORDIYAversusTHE STATE 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 …

Snehasis Rashbihari BatabyalversusDolan Acharya

Dismissed

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 …

Manjula Ashok KambleversusThe State of Maharashtra and Ors

Disposed Off

The petitioner, widow of the late Ashok Mallappa Kamble, sought a direction for the State to consider her application for upgradation of her husband's part‑time clerk post to a full‑time position, as per a Government Resolution dated 17 May 2017. The husband had been appointed as a part‑time clerk …

RAHEJA LEGEND CONDOMINIUMversusRAHEJA UNIVERSAL PRIVATE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Raheja Legend Condominium, filed a contempt petition against Raheja Universal Private Limited alleging breach of clause 16 of the consent terms. The petition alleged that the respondent had failed to comply with the stipulated clause. Both parties, through their counsel, …

UNION OF INDIAversusORTECH ENGINEERING

Dismissed

The Union of India filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 8 September 2021 that transferred proceedings of Civil M.A. No.192 of 2018, an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to the Court of Civil Judge Senior Division, Thane. The petitioner argued …

RAM WOLI AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ram Woli and another were charged under Sections 118(1), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for simple hurt and intimidation arising from a public altercation. The parties later reconciled, and the complainant filed a consent term and a no‑objection affidavit seeking to have …

MOHSIN MOHD AKIL SALMANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Mohsin Mohd. Akil Salmani, filed a writ petition seeking the quashing of an FIR. The petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the counsel, allowed the withdrawal of the petition as per the instructions. Consequently, the …

SNEHAL NITIN SHINDE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought consent quashing of a criminal case (C.R. No. 0123 of 2026) filed for cheating under an agreement for sale of Rs.1.5 crore. The complainant, Respondent No.2, filed an affidavit stating voluntary consent to quash the proceedings and that no coercion was involved. The Court …

SANDIP BABURAO KANDELKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sandip Baburao Kandelkar, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a case involving alleged offences of rape, kidnapping and child sexual abuse under the IPC and POCSO Act. He had previously been granted bail but was re-arrested for breaching a …

KARAN HARINDRA SINGH AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioners, organizers of a musical event at NSCI Dome, sought quashing of FIR No.251/2026 alleging offences under Sections 106(1), 289 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The deceased, a 28‑year‑old doctor’s brother, collapsed at the event and died; post‑mortem indicated death due …

BHAVESH GANPATRAO SASANKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bhavesh Ganpatrao Sasankar, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay. He later sought leave to withdraw the application, citing a change in circumstances, and requested liberty to file a fresh application. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. …

YUVRAJ RATAN MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Yuvraj Ratan More, sought bail under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Crime No. 679 of 2024, which alleged kidnapping under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

DEEPAK MOHAN PHADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Deepak Mohan Phad, a junior clerk in the Panvel District Court, was arrested in connection with two FIRs (Nos. 758/2024 and 670/2024) alleging offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for medical bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

DEEPAK MOHAN PHADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two bail applications filed by Deepak Mohan Phad, a government clerk accused of multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including sections relating to assault, grievous hurt and forgery. Phad sought medical bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

OMKAR MANOHAR BOWLEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Omkar Manohar Bowlekar, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a theft case (Crime No. 323 of 2026) alleging the theft of a 22‑gram gold necklace. The FIR, filed a year after the alleged incident, was based …

OMKAR NAGESH MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Omkar Nagesh More filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Amolkumar Jadhur, initially sought bail but later indicated that the applicant wished to withdraw the application. The learned judge expressed reluctance to consider the bail request but entertained …

SANTOSH LAXMAN SHARMA AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE DEPT AND ORS

Disposed Off

Santosh Laxman Sharma and others filed a writ petition challenging grievances against the State of Maharashtra and developers. The petitioners, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition while preserving the right to raise remaining grievances before the corporation. The court noted that the …

ROSHAN @ MAYUR RAJESH PATHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Roshan @ Mayur Rajesh Pathade, was arrested as Accused No.2 in a case involving offences under Sections 302, 323, 504, 143, 148 and 149 of the IPC arising from an altercation at a grocery store. The prosecution could not establish his precise participation in the assault, only that he …

SACHIN UTTAM TAWAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Sachin Uttam Taware, an under‑trial accused of murder (IPC 302 r/w 34), offences under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act, was arrested four and a half years after the alleged crime and has been in custody for the same period without his trial commencing. He filed a bail application under …

NIRMALA MAMRAJ AGARWALversusPUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner challenged an arbitral order that rejected an application to produce documents during the evidence stage, arguing the documents were essential and there was no prejudice to the respondent. The respondent contended that the order was a procedural matter not amenable to writ …

SWAMINATH EKNATH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Swaminath Eknath Jadhav, accused No.5 in a case involving alleged cheating, breach of trust and forgery. The prosecution alleged that Jadhav, a businessman, induced other investors …

JITESH @ BANDU SAMPAT MURTADAKversusSTATE 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 …

RUDRAKSH HEMANT KOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR SEC. TRIBAL DEV. DEPT. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a Scheduled Tribe candidate, sought a direction for the Scrutiny Committee to promptly decide his application for a caste validity certificate required for admission to Vidya Pratishthan's College of Agriculture Biotechnology, Pune. He had been provisionally admitted based on earlier …

SUBHASH RAMSWARUP CHOUDHARYversusCANARA BANK AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a third‑party aggrieved person, invoked the jurisdiction of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, filing an interim application seeking protection of possession of a property. Respondent No.1, a bank, issued a notice to take physical possession of the …

Julie MudrasversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Nine members of a co‑operative society sought a mandamus directing the Deputy District Registrar to hear their objections to the society's redevelopment process. The petitioners alleged non‑disclosure of information, but the court noted that the General Body meeting minutes showed a majority …

ANKUSH KUMARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ankush Kumar filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a direction to lodge a criminal case based on a complaint dated 8 May 2026. The High Court examined the petition in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (2026 SCC OnLine SC 798), …

ASHOK KUMAR MEHTA S/O NAGRAJ JI MEHTAversusBANK OF BARODA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a mortgagor/guarantor, filed a writ petition seeking the High Court to direct the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Mumbai, to expedite the disposal of its pending Appeal No.130 of 2023. The petition highlighted that the appeal had been listed but further adjourned, causing …

ANIL SHAMANDAS ASWANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Anil Shamandas Aswani, the applicant, filed an interim application in a writ petition seeking renewal of his passport (No. P7296373) to travel to Singapore for medical treatment. He argued that the requirement of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a subordinate criminal court violated his …

VYANKATESH MARUTI PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vyankatesh Maruti Pawar, filed a writ petition seeking directions to the State of Maharashtra and other authorities to act against alleged illegal constructions at Wagholi, Pune. The respondents (Nos.5‑8) claimed the buildings were authorized by the Gram Panchayat and that a …

NITISH YOGESH HAJARE AND ORSversusRAHUL SHARAD DESAI

Dismissed

The petitioner sought to overturn an appellate court order that refused to condone a 77‑day delay in filing an appeal against an eviction decree issued under Section 24 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act. The petitioner argued that the eviction suit was untenable because the relationship with the …

DILIP KUMAR @ YUSUF KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Dilip Kumar @ Yusuf Khan filed four writ petitions (Nos. 4527-4530 of 2019) in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner later sought leave to withdraw these petitions. The Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted the leave to …

AJAY MAHESH KUMBHAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Ajay Mahesh Kumbhar and another, filed an anticipatory bail application under CrPC. Before any merits were argued, they sought the court's permission to withdraw that application and to file a fresh one, agreeing to disclose all criminal antecedents on affidavit. The learned counsel …

BHARAT ANANDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioner Bharat Anand filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 11 September 2025 passed by the 6th Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Belapur, Navi Mumbai in SCC No.9455 of 2024. The petitioner sought to withdraw the writ petition, contending that an alternate legal remedy was available …

DILIP RAVJI SHAH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No.191/2023 and related criminal proceedings for offences under IPC sections 420, 406 and 506(ii) read with 34, invoking Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both parties reconciled and the original complainant consented to the quashing, …

RAJ AHIBARAN SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Raj Ahibaran Singh, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court, after hearing arguments, was not inclined to grant anticipatory bail. The applicant's counsel then sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The court granted …

SHANTARAM GANGARAM MUNGAJI DECEASED THROUGH HIS LEGAL HEIRS SMT. CHANDRABHAGA SHANTARAM MUNGAJIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, RAIGAD

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed an award that directed payment of compensation at Rs.715 per square meter to the heirs of the deceased Shantaram Gangaram Mungaji. The claimants had filed cross‑objections seeking enhancement of the compensation. …

HEMANG JADAVJI SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Hemang Jadavji Shah, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of FIR No.53 of 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 316(5) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

SANGHVI MOVERS LTDversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THR THE SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

M/s. Sanghvi Movers Ltd. filed Writ Petition No. 11436 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court against the Union of India and others. The petition was presented by Mr. P. M. Arjunwadkar, appearing by Mr. Prathamesh S. Hande, on behalf of the petitioner. Before the hearing commenced, the petitioner …

MARGRET THOMAS DSOUZA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Margret Thomas Dsouza and another, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Bombay High Court concerning an offence under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Their counsel sought to withdraw the application, requesting liberty to …

KANTARAM KISAN SATAV AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Kantaram Kisan Satav and others had their writ petition (No.5718 of 2019) dismissed by an order dated 12 January 2026. They filed an interim application (No.3061 of 2026) after a delay of 198 days, seeking condonation of the delay and restoration of the dismissed petition. The Court, after hearing …

ALPERTON DEVELOPERS AND CONTRACTORS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusVISHNU SWAMI LOKARE

Allowed

Alperton Developers & Contractors Pvt Ltd appealed against an interim injunction granted by the Bombay City Civil Court that prevented it from dispossessing Vishnu Swami Lokare from his premises. The appellant argued that the trial court erred by not considering a Division Bench order dated 10 July …

ANUJA MANGESH SARAFversusTHE SECRETARY (NAGRIK SEVA MANDAL) AND ORS.

Dismissed

Anuja Mangesh Saraf filed a writ petition challenging a School Tribunal order dated 5 September 2005 that dismissed her appeal against a termination order dated 1 July 2002. The Tribunal had held that she was appointed on a year‑to‑year basis to a post reserved for the Backward Class (BC) and that …

RAJU D GURAPversusULHASNAGAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought a writ directing the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to demolish alleged unauthorized structures on a 40‑ft. D.P. Road. He claimed the government had passed a special law for regularisation but that these structures could not be regularised and repeatedly wrote to the …

KAVITA JEETU KHEMANI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a July 22, 2024 order by the Revenue Minister that condoned a seven‑year delay in entertaining a revision petition, alleging the Minister ignored their submissions. The High Court had earlier stayed further proceedings pending before the Minister (Prayer Clause C). Despite …

RAMESH K KARANGIAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ramesh K. Karangia, purchased a white Range Rover from an agent of accused Arjun Raj and is the registered owner as per the RC book. The vehicle was seized by the police in connection with an FIR filed by Respondent No.2 alleging fraud in a separate car transaction. The Metropolitan …

KEVALBAI JAGANNATH PAWARversusSHANKAR RAGHO BACHHAV

Disposed Off

The appellants, who were defendants in a civil suit, faced an ex‑parte decree on 12 June 2013 and later appeared in execution proceedings on 13 July 2013. They filed an appeal on 5 February 2015, 610 days after the decree, seeking condonation of the delay under Order XXI Rule 32(5) of the CPC. The …

M/S BLUE CIRCLE ORGANICS PVT. LTD. , THANEversusSMT. SUREKHA SURENDRA BACHATE

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 …

SHRI.ARUN GOMA PATILversusSHIR.KAMAL PANDU BHOPI

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court, in a speaking order dated 1 September 2026, corrected the cause titles of two second appeals (No. 417 of 2017 and No. 152 of 2018) to accurately reflect the parties involved. The order also directed that the original order dated 1 September 2026 be read in accordance with the …

SHRI. PRAKASH NAGPAL OF BOMBAYversusSHRI. RATILAL G. BUSA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought to set aside a 2014 order of the City Civil Court that dismissed Chamber Summons No. 2327 of 2013, which was filed to bring the legal heirs of a deceased defendant on record in a suit that began in 1994. The defendant had died in December 2012 and the names of his legal heirs …

PANNALAL KALLUPRASAD NIRMALversusRAJKUMARI RAMPYARE NIRMAL

Disposed Off

The applicant, Pannalal Kalluprasad Nirmal, sought condonation of a 23‑day delay in filing a civil revision against a decree dated 31 August 2023. He had mistakenly filed an appeal before the District Court, believing that an appeal under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 was maintainable …

SHEILA COUTINHOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Sheila Coutinho filed a criminal writ petition seeking an order to expedite the trial of Sessions Case No. 1018 of 2013 pending before the 17th Court of Sessions, Mumbai, which had been pending since 2013. The petitioner argued that the prolonged delay violated her right to a speedy trial. The High …

SNEHASIS RASHBIHARI BATABYALversusDOLEN ACHARYA

Partly Allowed

The mother, Dolen Acharya, filed a writ petition seeking a stay of the court’s earlier direction that granted the father access to their child. She claimed to have informed the father’s counsel by email of her concerns. The court considered whether the stay should be granted. After reviewing the …

SNEHASIS RASHBIHARI BATABYALversusDOLEN ACHARYA

Disposed Off

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 …

SHANKAR RAMCHANDRA TELANGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner Shankar Ramchandra Telange filed Criminal Writ Petition No.4508 of 2022 before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. No specific facts or allegations are recorded in the judgment. The sole issue before the Court was whether the petition should be …

SHRI SALEEM ISMAILversusMR. FAISAL FIROZ MEMON

Allowed To be withdrawn

Shri Saleem Ismail filed an appeal against Order No. 752 of 2024 in the Bombay High Court. The appellant, through counsel Ms. Aishwarya Tuwari (on behalf of Ms. Gargi Warunjikar), sought leave to withdraw the appeal because the underlying dispute had been settled and consent terms were filed in the …

SHRI SALEEM ISMAILversusMR. FAISAL FIROZ MEMON

Allowed

Shri Saleem Ismail filed an appeal against Order No. 752 of 2024 in the Bombay High Court. The appellant, through counsel Ms. Aishwarya Tuwari (on behalf of Ms. Gargi Warunjikar), sought leave to withdraw the appeal because the underlying dispute had been settled and consent terms were filed in the …

KAPIL SHRIMANTRAO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Kapil Shrimantrao Patil filed a criminal appeal before the High Court of Bombay against the State of Maharashtra. The appellant failed to appear at the hearing on 1 September 2026, and had also not appeared on a prior date of 30 June 2026. The court observed that the appellant appeared uninterested …

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 …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE COLLECTORversusNILESH KAUTIK SHIRSAT

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Collector, filed an appeal against a decree rendered in favor of Nilesh Kautik Shirsat. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal and also applied for interim relief pending the final determination. The Court, after considering the …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE COLLECTORversusNILESH KAUTIK SHIRSAT

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Collector, filed an appeal against a decree rendered in favor of Nilesh Kautik Shirsat. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal and also applied for interim relief pending the final determination. The Court, after considering the …

LEENA NATWARLAL SINDHWA NEE MRS. LEENA TEJAS GOHELversusTEJAS DEVENDRA GOHEL

Disposed Off

The appellant-wife appealed the Family Court’s decree granting a divorce to the husband under Section 13(1)(i‑a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. During the pendency of the appeal, the parties executed Consent Terms converting the earlier decree into a mutual‑consent divorce under Section 13B. The …

LEBEN LABORATORIES PVT LTDversusUNION OF INDIA THR MINISTRY OF FINANCEAND ORS

Disposed Off

Leben Laboratories imported raw materials under the Advance Authorization Scheme, claimed exemption from additional customs duties under Section 3(7) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and later paid IGST on exports, seeking refund under Section 16 of the IGST Act. Between October 2018 and November …

DOLAN ACHARYAversusSNEHASIS RASHBIHARI BATABYAL

Disposed Off

The High Court examined a dispute over custody of a 14‑year‑old son between his parents after a series of consent‑decree arrangements under the Special Marriage Act. The mother sought modification of the consent order to obtain joint parenting, while the father contested the modification, arguing no …

SANJAY GAJANAN RAKHUNDEversusDHANANJAY HAMBIR RAKHUNDE AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Sanjay Gajanan Rakhunde, filed a criminal complaint alleging offences under Sections 420, 427, 465, 468 and 416 of the Indian Penal Code against the respondents. The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Indapur dismissed the complaint on 3 June 2017 for want of prosecution. The appellant …

SHAHRUKH YUNUS KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Shahrukh Yunus Khan, was arrested in connection with a serious criminal case (CR No. 252 of 2024) involving murder, attempt to murder, and other offences under the IPC, Motor Vehicles Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOC. The prosecution relied on two statements of a witness: an …

SAAHIL PRASHANT TRIVEDIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Saahil Prashant Trivedi, filed an anticipatory bail application after FIR No. 645 of 2025 was registered. The High Court had earlier quashed the FIR in Writ Petition No. 2134 of 2026 on 19 June 2026. Following the quash, the applicant sought permission to withdraw his anticipatory …

MANOJ JADAVBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Manoj Patel and Ashutosh Kumar, sought quashing of criminal proceedings filed under sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 506 read with 34 of the IPC and sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, invoking the inherent powers of the High Court …

SANTOSH GAJANAN GADHAVE .versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

Abated

The appellant, Santosh Gajanan Gadhave, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died on 14 August 2005, as confirmed by a police report taken on …

SHRI. YOGESH GANGARAM SANAP AND ANRversusSHRI. ANIL MAHADEV RAGHAV

Disposed Off

The petitioners, biological parents of a girl child ‘Y’, sought interim custody under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, alleging that the respondent, a neighbour, had illegally retained the child after a temporary custodial arrangement and had fraudulently enrolled her under a false …

MUKESH ANIL MAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

Mukesh Anil Magar applied for bail under Section 439 of the CrPC for offences including murder (Section 302 IPC) and drug offences, alleging that a prior bail granted to a co-accused in a similar case should be a guiding factor. The State contended that the applicant had violated an externment order …

ARTI ASHOK SUTRALEversusRAJENDRA JAGANNATHE BHAVSAR AND ANR.

Dismissed

The appellant, Arti Ashok Sutrale, filed Criminal Appeal No. 36 of 2009 challenging the acquittal of the respondents, Rajendra Jagannathe Bhavsar and another, by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Malegaon, in S.C.C No. 360 of 2004. The lower court had acquitted the respondents of an offence …

NITESH AMRENDRA SHRIVASTAVAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Nitesh Amrendra Shrivastava, filed a writ petition challenging a Family Court order that rejected his application under Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking perjury proceedings against Respondent No.2, his wife. Respondent No.2 had filed an affidavit that omitted her …

JAYESH JEEVAN KAMBLI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a husband and wife, filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking to quash FIR No. 717 of 2024 registered at Pantnagar Police Station for alleged offences under Sections 115, 118(1) and 117 of the BNSS. The FIR was lodged by the …

RAM BABU LINGHAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ram Babu Lingham, accused of possessing 3,840 bottles of codeine‑phosphate cough syrup under Sections 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The trial court had refused bail, citing the large quantity seized. The applicant’s counsel argued that he had no …

M/S DAHYABHAI PAPER AND BOARDS PVT. LTD.versusASHOK TUKARAM RENKE

Allowed

M/s. Dahyabhai Paper & Boards Pvt. Ltd. filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 29‑day delay in filing its Civil Revision Application (Stamp) No. 3888 of 2026. The applicant’s counsel submitted reasons for the delay, and the respondent’s counsel opposed the condonation. The High Court …

AMOL ASHOK HOLKUNDEversusYOGITA AMOL HOLKUNDE

Disposed Off

Amol Ashok Holkunde filed a writ petition (No. 8152 of 2023) in the Bombay High Court against Yogita Amol Holkunde. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and the same occurred on the previous hearing. The Court noted the petitioner’s absence and, after giving an opportunity to appear, …

SOHAM REHMAN @ AAKASH AJJJUL SAYEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Soham Reheman, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The court, after hearing, was not inclined to grant bail even considering the applicant's prolonged incarceration. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Omneel Jadhav, then sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The …

EKRAMUDDIN KAZIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ekramuddin Kazi, filed a writ petition seeking to quash FIR No. 0483 of 2021 registered at Nayanagar Police Station under Sections 420, 468 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner was the original complainant and a summary report had been filed, which the State's Additional …

MAHESH MANOHAR PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, an advocate, filed a writ petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No.568/2010, which alleged offences under Sections 323, 353, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Sections 85(1) & (2) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. The incident occurred on 9 October 2010 when the …

ANIL VASVANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by three accused in a FIR alleging cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy arising from a commercial dispute over a 2014 Development Agreement. The applicants argued that …

NARENDRA AGARWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a FIR alleging cheating and related offences arising from a commercial dispute over a 2014 Development Agreement. The FIR, filed in November 2025, alleged that post‑dated …

RUFAS DAVID TUPDLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Rufas David Tupdal, accused of rape, criminal intimidation and publishing an obscene video under Sections 376, 506 IPC and 67A IT Act, had been in jail for over three years. The prosecution alleged he forced sexual intercourse with a student, recorded it, and disseminated the video via a WhatsApp …

ARVIND BHARATBHUSHAN AGARWAL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (mirroring Section 482 of the CrPC) seeking to quash FIR No. 1613/2024, which arose from a commercial dispute. The parties have since reconciled, filed a consent affidavit, and the complainant urged the …

BALU TUKARAM MORE AND ORSversusPHOENIX MECANO INDIA PVT LTD THRU AUTHORISED

Disposed Off

Petitioners Balu Tukaram More and others filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging an order. The Court expressed its disinclination to entertain the petition. The petitioners then sought leave to withdraw the petition and to file an application before the trial court under …

SUBHASH NARSSAYYA KUNDENversusPUNE MUNICIPAL CORPN.

Disposed Off

Subhash Narssayya Kunden filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against the Pune Municipal Corporation. The petitioner failed to appear at the hearing scheduled on 11 December 2025. An adjournment was sought and granted on 7 July 2026, but the petitioner again did not appear for the …

SAGAR WALU KARDELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Sagar Walu Kardel, filed a writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition while retaining the right to challenge the order dated 1 July 2025 passed by the Single Judge in Sessions Case No. 137 of 2023. The petition invoked Article 227 of the Constitution and Section 482 of the …

MOHAMMED KAIF MOHAMMED YUSUF SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard two criminal writ petitions filed by a group of young offenders who were accused of causing grievous hurt in a parking dispute that escalated into a fight involving iron rods and bamboo sticks. Both the petitioners and the state agreed that the incident was a private …

SREEJIT RAMESHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought quashing of FIR No. CR 395/2025 and a pending chargesheet for criminal intimidation under the Atrocities Act, invoking Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both parties, who knew each other, had reconciled and filed a consent affidavit indicating a …

MANIK BARKU YASHWANTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The petitioner challenged the Tahsildar's order and the Revisional Authority's confirmation, alleging that the authorities had recorded a finding of an existing road without sufficient evidence. The court examined the panchanamas prepared under the relevant Act and found that neither document …

SUDARSHANA SUHAS PATHAKversusSECRETARY, GOKHALE EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ORS.

Dismissed

Mrs. Sudarshana Suhas Pathak, a lecturer employed by Gokhale Education Society colleges, was terminated in 1998 and later faced conversion of her appointment to a clock‑hour basis. She challenged the termination and subsequent appointment of a Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidate to her post through …

ANUPAM VIJAY PAL GUPTAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Anupam Vijay Pal Gupta, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case (CR No. 557 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 406, 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The …

ASHUTOSH KUMAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Manoj Patel and Ashutosh Kumar, sought quashing of criminal proceedings filed under sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 506 read with 34 of the IPC and sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, invoking the inherent powers of the High Court …

MR JAGDISH CHIMANLAL MODYversusDR BEHRAM TAIMUR BADNIWALA AND OTHERS

Dismissed

The appellant, Jagdish Chimanlal Mody, died on 7 January 2016. A civil application (ST) No. 22705 of 2018 was filed seeking to recall an earlier order dismissing his application for non‑removal of office objections. No party appeared before the court even on the final date of 10 August 2026, leading …

HARSHA KIRAN MISTRYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Harsha Kiran Mistry filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought leave to withdraw the petition. The court heard the submissions of both the petitioner and the State of Maharashtra. Considering the petitioner's request, the court …

RAHUL ASHOK KUMAR AJMANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petition arose from a motor car accident that led to FIR No. 96 of 2026 being lodged under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for offences under sections 281, 125 and 324(4) of the BNSS and sections 184, 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Both the petitioner, Rahul Ajmani, and the …

RAHUL JITENDRA MEHTAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rahul Jitendra Mehta, filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash FIR No. 391/2024 and Chargesheet No. 13/2025 filed against him and his wife. The FIR and chargesheet were registered under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya …

PRASHANT HINDURAO PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Shweta Dilip Bhosale and Prashant Hindurao Padalkar, filed writ petitions under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quashing of FIRs registered against them for offences under the IPC, arising from cross‑complaints of breach of trust and trespass. Both parties …

MOHAMMAD ASHRAF SHAKIR ALI SHAH AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Mohammad Ashraf Shakir Ali Shah and others, filed a writ petition (No. 2165 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. The petition was argued before Justice Milind N. Jadhav. During the hearing, the Court expressed reluctance to entertain …

Abdul Hakim Abdul Majid MadooversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Shri Abdul Hakim Abdul Majid Madoo filed a contempt petition challenging the State of Maharashtra for alleged non‑compliance of an order dated 21 April 2025. The State, through the Advocate General, submitted a communication from the Tahsildar and Executive Magistrate of Bhiwandi along with mutation …

ASHOK CHAMPALAL PAREKH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, engaged in a gold exchange business, filed a complaint alleging breach of trust, leading to FIR C.R. No.65 of 2026 under Sections 316(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The parties later reconciled and submitted a consent affidavit stating full payment of dues, seeking …

SHWETA DILIP BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Shweta Dilip Bhosale and Prashant Hindurao Padalkar, filed writ petitions under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quashing of FIRs registered against them for offences under the IPC, arising from cross‑complaints of breach of trust and trespass. Both parties …

ANKUSH JAYWANT SATKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

An application for bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 was filed by Ankush Jaywant Satkar, who is accused of offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4(25) of the Arms Act, 1959, relating to a family dispute that …

RAMESH KONDIBA PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ramesh Kondiba Patil, accused of offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 408 and 34 relating to alleged fraudulent sale of land parcels. The applicant owned the subject properties and, along with co‑accused, executed sale deeds to 29 investors …

PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONversusKRISHNARAO GANGADHAR JAGTAP

Disposed Off

The Pune Municipal Corporation filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against Sneha Krishnarao Gangadhar Jagtap. The petition alleged that the legal heirs of the deceased sole respondent had not been brought before the court. The court noted that, as per its earlier order …

BABITA SANDEEP SHARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Babita Sandeep Sharma, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, submitted that the applicant had already been acquitted by the Additional Sessions Judge in a POCSO case. A copy of the acquittal judgment dated 06.01.2024 was placed on …

RAJ SALIANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Raj Salian filed a criminal writ petition (No. 2703 of 2021) before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the hearing date, nor on the previous date. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra and others, were represented by Mr. B. B. Kulkarni (Additional Public …

PRALHAD PUNDALIKRAO KADAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by three accused—Pralhad Pundalikrao Kadam, Amit Balasaheb Jadhav and Yogesh Gangadhar Bodake—arising from FIR No. 117 of 2026 alleging fraudulent sale of …

SHADAB NAWAB ALI SHAIKH AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners were involved in an altercation on 15‑08‑2023 near Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, after a motorcycle handle brushed the complainant's hand, leading to a fight. An FIR was initially filed for simple hurt but was later upgraded to grievous hurt, charging offences under IPC sections 326, 504, 506 …

AMIT BALASAHEB JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by three accused—Pralhad Pundalikrao Kadam, Amit Balasaheb Jadhav and Yogesh Gangadhar Bodake—arising from FIR No. 117 of 2026 alleging fraudulent sale of …

KISHORBHAI GOVERDHANBHAI RADADIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Kishorbhai Gordhanbhai Rabdiya, filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. After the court expressed reluctance to grant the bail, the applicant’s counsel, Mr. Abhishek Satpute, sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The court considered the request and …

MANMEET SANTOSH SHETTYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Manmeet Santosh Shetty, filed a writ petition seeking transfer of the investigation of crime No.79 of 2023, alleging that a photocopy of a document (page 30) annexed to the supplementary charge-sheet warranted such transfer. The High Court examined the arguments presented and found …

AVINASH DNYANESHWAR DHAMALE AND ORSversusMANGALMURTI GANESH DEO AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged an order dated 30 July 2025 issued by the Revenue Minister, seeking its quash and remand of the matter to the Sub‑Divisional Officer (SDO), Haveli, or alternatively to the Nayab Tahsildar, Haveli. The respondents did not oppose a modification that would also set aside the …

SHAMSHUL ISHRAR KHANversusALKA CHANDEWAR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Shamshul Ishrar Khan, sought relief in a contempt appeal, arguing that a prior order of the Single Judge in Commercial Arbitration No.19 of 2015, clarified by a later court order dated 15 July 2026, had fully addressed his grievances, rendering further adjudication unnecessary. The …

PAWAN ASHOK GAIKWAD AND ORSversusNASHIK DISTRICT CENTRAL CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD.

Disposed Off

A group of employees of Nashik District Central Co‑operative Bank filed writ petitions challenging the Industrial Court’s dismissal of their complaints alleging unfair labour practices and seeking permanency. The petitioners argued that their long, continuous service, the bank’s manpower needs, and …

SHRINIWAS KANTILAL SAVALEversusNASHIK DISTRICT CENTRAL CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of employees of Nashik District Central Co‑Operative Bank Ltd, filed writ petitions challenging the Industrial Court’s dismissal of their complaints alleging unfair labour practices and seeking permanency of service. They argued that their long, continuous service, the …

HARSHAL SUKDEO USHIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by three accused—Pralhad Pundalikrao Kadam, Amit Balasaheb Jadhav and Yogesh Gangadhar Bodake—arising from FIR No. 117 of 2026 alleging fraudulent sale of …

HARSHAL SUKDEO USHIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by three accused—Pralhad Pundalikrao Kadam, Amit Balasaheb Jadhav and Yogesh Gangadhar Bodake—arising from FIR No. 117 of 2026 alleging fraudulent sale of …