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Judgments of 2026

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RAKESH ASHOKKUMAR SOMAIYAversusSAYED ALI JALIL HUSSAINI

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition alleging that the respondent-landlord had forcibly taken possession of the suit property during the pendency of a civil suit. The petitioners sought relief to restore possession. The court observed that the underlying civil suit had been withdrawn by the …

SHAILAJA SHAILESH SHAHversusSEEMA SHARAD HULJI

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT FINAL HEARING STAGE

The High Court of Bombay heard an interim application filed by Shailaja Shah seeking modification of an earlier interim order dated 17 April 2026 that directed the developer to hand over a flat for redevelopment and to pay rental and hardship compensation to Ms. Seema Hulji, who was then in …

SANDEEP NARESH BHATIAversusVANITA RAJKUMAR ASWANI

Dismissed

The father (applicant) filed an interim application seeking modification of visitation rights granted to the mother (respondent) under consent terms dated 28 April 2022, which were part of a mutual‑consent divorce decree. He alleged changed circumstances, including the child’s unwillingness to meet …

USHA UDAY NAYAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Usha Uday Nayak, filed a writ petition seeking the court to direct the police to lodge a criminal case based on a complaint she had made. The petition argued that the police had failed to register the FIR. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra, contended that the petition was not …

HENRY NICOLAS FERNANDESversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Henry Nicolas Fernandes filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the State of Maharashtra. After hearing, the petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition unconditionally. The Court granted leave to withdraw and disposed of the petition as withdrawn. No relief …

ANIL RATAN KACHRAVATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Anil Ratan Kachravat, was arrested on 25‑12‑2020 for a double murder alleged to have occurred behind Jay Malhar Hotel, where he allegedly killed Salim Shaikh and later the injured Tausif Shaikh using an iron clamp. The case, registered as C.R. No.727/2020, charges him under IPC s.302, …

AJAY PRAMOD SHRIVASTAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ajay Pramod Shrivastav, challenged a lower court order dated 17 March 2026 that cancelled his bail on the ground of alleged violation of a bail condition concerning alienation of company property. The High Court examined whether the applicant had criminal intent in the transfer of …

UMAKANT G. AGARWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a 72‑year‑old individual, filed a writ petition seeking the High Court to expedite a family court case (Petition No. A‑1445 of 2018) and the accompanying counter‑claim pending before the Family Court at Bandra. The respondent objected, alleging that the petitioner himself had caused …

GOPINATH DEHU DESHMUKHversusMR. RAMCHANDRA BHIKAI DESHMUKH

Disposed Off

The applicant, a senior citizen with health and financial difficulties, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 57‑day delay in filing a second appeal. The respondents opposed the application. The court considered the applicant’s age, health issues, and weak financial position as reasons …

GL CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTDversusNAVI MUMBAI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

Disposed Off

GL Constructions Pvt. Ltd. filed a commercial arbitration petition seeking the appointment of an arbitrator under the arbitration clause in its agreement with Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The court found no dispute that the clause existed and that a notice invoking arbitration had been served. …

PARAG PRIYANKANT JHAVERIversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION BS AND FC

Disposed Off

The applicant, Parag Priyakant Jhaveri, filed criminal applications seeking renewal of his passport, which had expired on 24.05.2026, challenging a condition imposed by an earlier order dated 31.01.2026. The High Court examined whether the condition restricting passport renewal for a four‑year …

M/S. ALPIC FINANCE LTD .versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

M/s. ALPIC Finance Ltd. appealed against the Metropolitan Magistrate's order acquitting the second respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant did not appear or present any counsel, indicating a lack of interest in prosecuting the appeal. The High Court noted that …

AMIT SUDAM GUJARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amit S. Gujar, filed an application for regular bail which was rejected by the trial court. He sought to appeal the rejection but filed the appeal 108 days after the order, exceeding the prescribed time limit. An interim application was filed before the High Court seeking condonation …

BANK OF INDIAversusRAJENDRA VITTHAL SHINDE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Bank of India, a secured creditor, filed a writ petition challenging an order of the Debt Recovery Tribunal‑3 (DRT‑3), Mumbai that stayed further auction proceedings pending an interim application filed by the original borrowers/guarantors. The High Court observed that the stay was based on the …

SHUBHANGI CHANDRKANT GUDEWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioner Shubhangi Chandrkant Gudewar filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition, citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar v. State of Maharashtra …

HEMANT S/O VITTHAL SAWANTversusSUSHMA W/O HEMANT SAWANT ALIAS SUSHAMA ANIL CHAVAN

Disposed Off

The Family Judge ordered the petitioner to pay Rs 10,000 each as maintenance to the petitioner’s two sons. The petitioner argued that one son lives with him, so maintenance to that son is unnecessary, and only the other son should receive the amount. No counsel appeared for the respondent. The High …

PRIYESH BHEDAversusVIJAYA NADAR AND ANR

Dismissed

The applicant, Priyesh Bheda, filed an application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal of the respondents in a case under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. The court noted that the applicant failed to appear on six scheduled dates, indicating a lack of seriousness, and dismissed the application …

SATISH NAFESHING DULGAJversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Satish Nafeshing Dulgaj, died on 3 November 2025 while his criminal appeal (No. 790 of 2016) was pending before the Bombay High Court. The counsel for the appellant informed the Court of his death. The Court held that the death of an appellant abates the appeal, leading to its …

MURPHY ENTERPRISES THROUGH DILIP N SHIRODKARversusSANDEEP GUPTA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Murphy Enterprises filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against Sandeep Gupta and others. The petitioner, through counsel Deepali Kamble, sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and granted leave for withdrawal. Consequently, the petition …

BILAL SHAFI SENDULE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, two of six accused in FIR CR No.- I-236 of 2025, sought to have the FIR quashed by mutual consent with the complainant, who are all family members. The State objected, arguing that quashing by consent could not proceed when only some accused consented. The court examined the legal …

SHARDA VIJAY DHIWARversusBEENA RAMAVTAR MAHESHWARI

Disposed Off

The Applicant filed an interim application seeking permission to serve summons on Respondent No.3 by substituted service through newspaper publication. The summons could not be served at the last known address, which was returned marked 'not found, not residing at given address.' The Applicant …

SATISH PHILIP KALSEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ajay Pramod Shrivastav, challenged a lower court order that cancelled his bail on the ground that he allegedly violated a bail condition prohibiting alienation of NDTA property with criminal intent. The High Court examined whether the applicant had any criminal intent in the company’s …

ABDULBARI GULAM HUSSEN TUNGEKAR AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a judgment of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal (MRT) that upheld a Sub‑Divisional Officer's order deleting the name of Respondent No. 4 from the record of rights of a 60‑are land in Raigad. The petitioners claimed they were the owners and argued that the …

PRAJWAL PRAKASH MHATREversusSHITAL PRAJWAL MHATRE

Disposed Off

The High Court allowed the father, Prajwal Prakash Mhatre, access to his minor son on 9 August 2026, directing the mother, Shital Prajwal Mhatre, to permit pick‑up at 10 a.m. and drop‑off at 5 p.m. The mother later produced CCTV footage showing the father entering the building, signing the register, …

MUNIR AHMAD MOHAMMADIN KHAN AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellants challenged their conviction under Sections 135 and 138 of the Electricity Act, 2003, imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane. They argued that Respondent No.2 had accepted a compounding amount of Rs.13,05,940, which under Section 152 of the Electricity Act mandates that the …

MANDA BHIMRAO BODAKEversusTHE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Manda Bhimrao Bodake, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against the National Highways Authority of India and others. During the proceedings, the petitioner instructed his counsel to withdraw the petition. The court recorded the written instructions and, on the …

GANPAT KRISHNA PARTEversusHIGH POWER COMMITTEE, GOVT. OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Sayali Deepak Ganpat Krishna Parte, claimed that his hut (Annexure‑II No. 55) was being used for commercial purposes since 1992, as evidenced by a commercial electricity connection, and therefore sought eligibility for a commercial rehabilitation tenement under the Maharashtra Slum …

HITESH KRISHNA DEVADIGAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Hitesh Krishna Devadiga, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a decision. He argued that his earlier application dated 19 May 2025 had already been decided by the competent authority. The court examined whether any grievance remained for the petition. Finding …

VALERIE SANTOSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Satish Nafeshing Dulgaj, died on 3 November 2025 while his criminal appeal (No. 790 of 2016) was pending before the Bombay High Court. The counsel for the appellant informed the Court of his death. The Court held that the death of the appellant caused the appeal to abate, leading to …

SNEHAL SUKHADEO NAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Snehal Sukhadeo Nawale, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition and instead file a private complaint before the appropriate magistrate, relying on a Supreme Court decision in M. Subramaniam & Anr. …

NAQ GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITEDversusE-WAY ALLANCE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The applicant, Naq Global Pvt. Ltd., originally the defendant, agreed to return the plaint to the plaintiff, E‑Way Alliance India Pvt. Ltd., so that it can be filed before the appropriate jurisdictional court in Mumbai, as stipulated in clause 4 of an invoice dated 18 January 2022. The High Court, …

SUHAS KASTURCHAND SHAH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, who are the factory occupier, production supervisor and safety engineer, were charged in FIR No. 0444/2022 for the death of a worker and injuries to two others arising from a factory accident. The factory owner had already paid medical expenses and ex gratia to the victims' families, …

LAIK AHMAD KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Abated

The appellant, Laik Ahmad Khan, appealed against his conviction by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, for offences under Sections 135 and 138 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The appeal was filed in Criminal Appeal No.1129 of 2019. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died on 12 March …

MUNIR AHMAD MOHAMMADIN KHAN AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Abated

The appellants challenged their conviction under Sections 135 and 138 of the Electricity Act, 2003, imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Thane. They argued that Respondent No.2 had accepted a compounding amount of Rs.13,05,940, which under Section 152 of the Electricity Act mandates that the …

KUSH SAURABH DATARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner, a candidate for first‑year engineering admission, obtained a disability certificate showing a learning disability of at least 40% on 13 August 2026, after the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) final merit list had been published on 27 July 2026. He sought a writ directing the State …

JUNAID SHOEB MONDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Junaid Shoeb Monde, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with a narcotics case registered under Sections 8(c), 22(b), 27(a) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The applicant’s counsel later sought to withdraw the application. The High Court noted the request to withdraw and found …

PRAJWAL DINKAR TAYADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prajwal Dinkar Tayade, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking protection from arrest. The State of Maharashtra opposed the application, leading the court to consider whether anticipatory bail should be granted. After hearing arguments, the bench …

DIKSHA NARESH SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Diksha Naresh Shinde, sought anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR alleging she instigated a group that attacked a government driver. The FIR listed offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, but the applicant was not accused of any physical assault. The Sessions Court …

KUNDAN GURUNATH TOKAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Kundan Gurunath Tokare, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court observed that the applicant had failed to disclose his criminal antecedents, a requirement mandated by the Supreme Court in Zeba Khan v. State of U.P. The applicant's counsel sought …

JAVED AHMAD @ JAHIR AHMAD ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Javed Ahmad, was implicated in a FIR alleging that he sold prohibited Gutkha from his shop, leading to the seizure of 188 pouches and charges under Sections 26(2)(i), 26(3) and 26(4) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He …

PRIYA SUBBARAMANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay disposed two writ petitions filed by Priya Subbaraman and Vikram Limaye against the State of Maharashtra after a closure report concerning the petitioners in Criminal Case No. 375 of 2022 was submitted to the jurisdictional magistrate on 25 August 2026. The court accepted …

CUTCHI MEMON TENETMENT BOARDversusNAHID SHOEB SETH AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Cutchi Memon Tenement Board filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 25 August 2026 passed under Order 39 Rule 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The petition questioned whether that order was appealable under Order 43 Rule 1(r) of the same Code. The Court examined the statutory …

SHRI.LAXMAN SITARAM KAYGUDEversusSHIR. APPA BAPU KANSE

Disposed Off

The appellants filed a second appeal in 2016 but failed to appear before the court for over ten years, despite the court having previously condoned a delay in filing. No counsel represented the appellants at the hearing on 12 December 2017, and thereafter the appeal remained inactive. The court …

The TownversusRegional Provident Fund Commissioner I

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Talk of The Town, filed a writ petition challenging the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner’s order dated 3 January 2024 that rejected its review application under Section 7B of the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (EPF Act). The review was submitted as a …

MR.GAJANAN SUKUR PATILversusMR.DATTATRAY SUKUR PATIL

Disposed Off

The applicants filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 159‑day delay in filing a second appeal under the stamp law. Notices were served on the respondents, but none appeared before the court. The court examined the averments made in the application and, to allow the appellants an …

SURENDRA UGAMARAJ SANCHETI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, step‑father, his sister and nephew, were charged under Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC for abetment of suicide of their step‑son Parth Sancheti. They sought discharge under Section 227 CrPC, arguing lack of proximate cause, absence of any instigation, and that the suicide note …

ABDUL RAZZAK SHAIKH BABAN AND ANRversusNAVARANGIDEVI SABULA GUPTA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear on the scheduled hearing date. The court adjourned the matter as a last chance, yet the petitioners remained absent on the subsequent date. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ petition for default. No …

KUMAR SHAH AND ANRversusAMIT MASALIA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The appellants, Kumar Shah and another, had filed an appeal against Amit Masalia and others in the Bombay High Court. The parties subsequently settled their dispute amicably. The appellants’ counsel applied to the court for unconditional leave to withdraw the appeal. The court considered the request …

ASHOK CHANDANMAL BHATEWARAversusHARISHANKAR CHHOGALAL BANSAL

Disposed Off

Ashok Chandanmal Bhatewara filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against Harishankar Chhogalal Bansal. The petition sought relief, but the court noted that the underlying civil suit between the parties had already been disposed of. The court examined whether the writ petition could …

NANA DAMU DAHIBHATEversusGANPAT DAGDU KHAIRE AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Nana Damu Dahibhate, filed a second appeal and a related civil application. During proceedings, the appellant died and no legal representative could be identified despite efforts. The court was asked to determine whether the appeal could continue in the absence of a representative. It …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusNITIN SACHCHIDANAND MIRWANKAR

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra sought leave to appeal a judgment that acquitted Mr. Nitin Mirwankar of an offence under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint alleged that the accused, along with others, verbally abused the complainant in her flat, a dispute rooted in a pending civil …

SWATI PRASANNA MALIversusKAVITA ASHOK MALI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Swati Prasanna Mali and others, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court. The parties subsequently reached an amicable settlement of their dispute. The applicants' counsel sought leave from the court to withdraw the pending application on the basis of this …

JEESHAN AHMAD ISTIYAQ AHMAD KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jeeshan Ahmad Istiyaq Ahmad Khan, accused in a murder case arising from a scuffle over a parking dispute on 20 December 2024. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with two others, assaulted the deceased, with one co‑accused using an …

SHAIKH DILBER HUSSAIN MOHD SHAFIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Shaikh Dilber Hussain Mohd. Shafi filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra. The petition was argued by Senior Advocate Mr. A. S. Khandeparkar and Mr. Farhan Shaikh, while the State was represented by Ms. Shilpa G. Talhar. The Court heard …

RAMDEO PARMAL THAKUR and ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA and ANR

Disposed Off

The appellants, Ramdeo Parmal Thakur and Sudarshan Prasad Shankar Thakur, appealed against a conviction under Section 304(2) of the Indian Penal Code and a three‑year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Greater Bombay. The appeal was filed under Criminal Appeal …

SHIRAZ KARIM MERCHANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shiraz Karim Merchant filed a writ petition challenging the registration of a crime (C.R. No. 240 of 2026) under Section 81 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, by the Naupada Police Station, Thane. The petitioner sought relief to record his statement under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedure …

CARSON PERCY VALLADARESversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA REPRESENTER AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petition under Article 227 challenged the order of the Maintenance Tribunal and the Appellate Tribunal which directed the petitioner, Carson Percy Valladares, to vacate the family house on the ground that his abusive behaviour threatened the life and dignity of his elderly father, a senior …

VINAYAK NARAYAN KOLIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Vinayak Narayan Koli, filed a criminal writ petition seeking quash of FIR No. 1073 of 2025 filed by Sahar Police Station, alleging that both he and the complainant consented to withdraw the proceedings. The complainant submitted an affidavit dated 04.08.2026 confirming consent and …

Eknath s/o Dhanaji Sali DiedversusDr Vishal R Bhandari

Disposed Off

The applicants, who were acquitted in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an application seeking leave to appeal the acquittal. Their counsel, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), requested to withdraw the leave …

Ganesh Krishna MadhaviversusMaya V Sawant

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ganesh Krishna Madhavi, filed an application for leave to appeal against an acquittal in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The applicant sought to invoke the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, relying on the Supreme Court’s …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHRI RAMDAS CHANDRARAO MORE and ANR.

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the award of compensation for a structure and well in a land acquisition matter, contending that the reference court had wrongly granted such compensation. The respondents argued that the appeal memo did not specifically challenge the compensation for the …

ASMITA SUNIL PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed by Ms. Asmita Sunil Patil under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relating to offences under Sections 406, 420, 465, 466 of the IPC, the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, and the Banning of …

KISHOR ANAND SHINDEversusHARSHALI KISHOR SHINDE

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kishor Anand Shinde, filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Family Judge that granted maintenance of Rs.3,000 per month to his wife, Harshali Kishor Shinde, and their son. The petitioner, employed as an Office Assistant, earns Rs.17,825 per month and contended that the …

SALIL SRIRAM SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shashindra Sundar Shetty, filed a criminal application (No. 1578 of 2019) challenging a C‑Summary Report that had been filed before the concerned magistrate. The court observed that once a C‑Summary Report is filed, the criminal application cannot proceed and must be withdrawn. The …

Azhar Nizamuddin Dhanseversusstate of maharashtra

Disposed Off

Azhar Nizamuddin Dhanse and another filed Criminal Revision Application No. 208 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court challenging the framing of charges by the State of Maharashtra. While the revision was pending, the trial court framed charges against the applicants. The applicants' counsel then …

NADEEM SALIM KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court disposed of Interim Application No. 1070 of 2025 and directed the applicant, Nadeem Salim Khan, to file a fresh interim application seeking suspension of sentence. The court ordered that the fresh application be filed within one week and that copies of both the new application …

YUVRAJ BALASAHEB GHAWTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Yuvraj Balasaheb Ghawate, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. After the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., the petitioner’s counsel requested leave to withdraw the petition. The Court …

M/S. CHETAN ASSOCIATESversusABHILASHA CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD.

Disposed Off

In the first appeal, M/s. Chetan Associates (appellant) sought leave to withdraw Interim Application No. 8906 of 2025. The Bombay High Court considered whether the appellant could be permitted to withdraw the application. The Court held that leave could be granted and ordered the interim application …

ANAND RATHI GLOBAL FINANCE LIMITEDversusHARBINDER SINGH GULATI

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two interim applications filed in Writ Petition No. 7563 of 2021 concerning a sum of Rs 13,89,000 deposited with the court. The parties had reached a settlement, and the applicant sought the refund of the deposited amount with interest, while the respondent sought to …

KALAVATI TOOFANI SINGHversusMUNNIDEVI WD/O MAHENDRA MALLAH

Disposed Off

In a civil appellate matter, Smt. Munnidevi filed interim applications against Smt. Kalavati. The respondent indicated she was not interested in pursuing the interim applications. Counsel for the appellant highlighted that the applications were effectively taken out by the respondent. The court …

RAMIJA FARID SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted under the NDPS Act for possession of 9 kg of ganja, sought suspension of her five‑year rigorous imprisonment sentence and bail pending appeal. The conviction was based primarily on police testimony, while the sole public witness (PW7) could not identify the accused, noting …

SANTOSH VITHAL PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Santosh Vitthal Pawar was convicted under Sections 498A and 304B of the Indian Penal Code for the dowry death of his wife Savita and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment. He filed an appeal and a second interim application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail pending the appeal. …

TARUN VISHWANATH SHENAIversusTHR UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Amit Suresh Dube and Tarun Vishwanath Shenai, who were alleged to have operated an illegal call centre that impersonated U.S. authorities to defraud U.S. citizens, launder money through hawala and cryptocurrency, and violate multiple statutes. The …

IMTIYAZ IBRAHEIM KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Imtiyaz Ibraheim Khan, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. Counsel for the applicant subsequently moved the court seeking leave to withdraw the bail application. The court, after considering the request, granted leave to withdraw. The bail application was …

HARIT ABHAY MEHTA AND ANRversusCENTRAL BUREAU INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Harit Abhay Mehta and Abhay Yashwantlal Mehta, were convicted in CBI Special Case No. 35 of 2012 for offences under Sections 120‑B, 420, 467, 471 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code, receiving five‑year rigorous imprisonment terms and hefty fines of Rs. 3.50 crore and Rs. 1 crore …

NARESH HARIRAM CHOITHANIversusANAND ALIDAS CHOITHANI

Partly Allowed

The petitioners, two branches of the Choithani family, disputed ownership and occupation of a suit premises allotted under a post‑Partition rehabilitation scheme. The respondent, claiming title, filed an eviction suit under Order XV‑A of the CPC, seeking monthly compensation. The trial court ordered …

AMIT SURESH DUBEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Amit Suresh Dube and Tarun Vishwanath Shenai, who were alleged to have operated an illegal call centre that impersonated U.S. authorities to defraud U.S. citizens, launder money through hawala and cryptocurrency, and violate multiple statutes. The …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHRI PANDURANG VITHAL DEVANDE

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the compensation awarded to Shri Pandurang Vithal Devande under the Land Acquisition Act, contending that the amount was excessive. The court examined a prior common judgment of a Division Bench dated 31 January 2008, which had granted an enhancement of …

KUNAL ASHOK PAGAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Vasant Anandrao Idhol filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing, the court indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. The applicant's counsel then sought permission to withdraw the application, stating the applicant wished to surrender before the …

SWATI SAMEER NAIKversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Swati Sameer Naik, filed a complaint on 11 October 2025 and subsequently moved this High Court writ petition seeking the lodging of a criminal case. The petition was filed in light of a recent Supreme Court judgment in Sujal Vishwas Attavar v. State of Maharashtra, which the Court …

KASTURCHAND RAMINA AND ANRversusTHE DIVISIONAL JOINT REGISTRAR OF CO OP AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Kasturchand Ramina and Anr, challenged the orders of the Divisional Joint Registrar dismissing their Revision Application No.86 of 2018 and Appeal No.10 of 2018, which contested an Inquiry Officer's report under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act concerning …

RASHMI ASHOK SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard an interim application filed by Rashmi Ashok Shah (Applicant) in Writ Petition No. 4055 of 2019 seeking renewal of her passport. The Applicant was represented by Ms. Shefali Bhasin and Mr. Mohnish Bhasin, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Ms. Sangeeta …

SACHIN AVINASHRAO KOLTEversusTHE SR. POLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Sachin Avinashrao Kolte, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The learned counsel for the applicant and the respondent's counsel appeared. The Court permitted the applicant to withdraw the bail application, granting leave to do so and liberty to file a fresh bail …

PARAS VIJAYKUMAR LUFFAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Paras Vijaykumar Luffa applied for bail in a case involving alleged cyber fraud under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The prosecution alleged that amounts of Rs.50,000 and Rs.49,900 were debited from an …

VIJAY YESHWANT ABHYANKARversusGANESH @ PRAMOD VINAYAK JOSHI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged the mutation of their lands as ‘Private Forests’ by the State of Maharashtra, alleging that the procedure prescribed under Section 35 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 was not followed. They sought relief through a writ petition (No.10475 of 2018) and an interim application …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, XYZ, filed a criminal appeal seeking leave to withdraw the appeal and requested liberty to file an application for cancellation of bail before the trial or special court if needed. The learned counsel for the appellant made this application before the High Court. The Court, after …

SANDEEP SHIVAJI BHONDVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Sandeep Bhondve, was charged with abetment of suicide (IPC s.306 r/w s.107) and offences under s.504 and s.506 IPC for allegedly cheating a relative of Rs.59 lakh in a land transaction, issuing dishonoured cheques and threatening the deceased with death. The deceased later committed …

PARVEZ BARKATALI ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Parvez Barkatali Ansari and Afsar Abu Talib Khan were convicted by a Special Judge under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act for possession of charas and sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. They filed interim applications seeking suspension of the sentence, arguing …

AFSAR ABU TALIB KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Parvez Barkatali Ansari and Afsar Abu Talib Khan were convicted by a Special Judge under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act for possession of charas and sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. They filed interim applications seeking suspension of the sentence, arguing …

FARHEEN MOHAMMED ABID MALLIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Farheen Mohammed Abid Mallik, who was charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged abetment in the murder of Raju Yadav. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, on her husband’s instructions, called …

ANAND ALIDAS CHOITHANIversusNARESH HARIRAM CHOITHANI

Partly Allowed

The petitioners, two branches of the Choithani family, disputed ownership and occupation of a suit premises allotted under a post‑Partition rehabilitation scheme. The respondent, claiming title, filed an eviction suit under Order XV‑A of the CPC, seeking monthly compensation. The trial court ordered …

SHALINI SETHIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shalini Sethi filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Union of India and others. The petitioner, through counsel, later requested permission to withdraw the petition and asked the court to expedite the related matter pending before the Family Court. The High …

VINOD CHANDRAKANT PITALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vinod Chandrakant Pitale, failed to appear before the High Court of Bombay for his civil appeal against the State of Maharashtra. The appellant's counsel, Advocate Mr. Soni, returned the case papers and recorded no objection to the appellant. Because no representation was made, the …

Muna OmarversusUnion of India Through DRI and Others

Disposed Off

The applicant, Muna Omar, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay seeking relief against the Union of India and others. The Court, not inclined to grant the relief, allowed the applicant’s counsel to seek leave to withdraw the application. Leave to withdraw was granted by the …

VIJAYENDRA GIRISH SHASTRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought quashing of criminal proceedings (S.C.C. No.13465 of 2026) arising from FIR No.0523/2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act. The parties had resolved the underlying motor‑accident dispute through a settlement dated 23 June 2026, with full …

SUNANDA UMESH CHANDANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Mrs. Sunanda Umesh Chandane filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking protection from arrest in a criminal case. The State of Maharashtra and the complainant opposed the relief. After hearing arguments, the Court indicated it was not inclined to grant bail. The …

KRUSHNA RAMNATH NAIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Two writ petitions were filed by accused Krushna Ramnath Naik and Dr. Mayur Vasudeo Borole seeking quash of FIR No. 935 of 2025 and the accompanying chargesheet. During anticipatory bail proceedings, the parties executed consent terms agreeing to settle the dispute, with Rs.17 lakh already paid to …

VENUGOPAL @ KIRAN PRABHURAM JOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner was accused of forcibly entering the complainant’s office on 11 May 2024, damaging property and allegedly stealing a computer, leading to FIR No.200 of 2024. The parties later settled their private dispute and jointly filed a writ petition under Sections 482 of the Criminal Procedure …

NANDKISHORE R AGRAWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Nandkishore R. Agrawal, filed a criminal writ petition under Article 226 seeking an order to expedite a criminal trial (C.C. No. 461/PW/2005) pending before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, 65th Court, Andheri, which had been languishing since 2005. He alleged severe health …

AMAR KUNJ CO OP HSG SOC LTDversusMIRA BHAYANDER MUNICIPAL COPROPORATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of co‑operative housing societies, challenged the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation’s classification of their buildings as ‘C‑1’ and sought relief to avoid vacating the premises. The Court examined whether the societies were entitled to a structural audit before any …

OM RAM ASHISH CO OP HSG SOC LTDversusMIRA BHAYANDER MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, several cooperative housing societies, challenged the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation’s classification of their buildings as ‘C‑1’ and sought relief. The court directed the societies to engage a private structural auditor from the corporation’s panel within 15 days, obtain a …

OM RAM DARSHAN CO OP HSG SOC LTDversusMIRA BHAYANDER MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, several cooperative housing societies, challenged the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation’s classification of their buildings as ‘C‑1’ and sought relief. The court directed the societies to engage a private structural auditor from the corporation’s panel within 15 days, obtain a …

CHANDRAKANT MAHADEV MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Chandrakent Mahadev Mane was convicted under Section 489-C of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment, with the sentence suspended pending appeal. He had already served one year, two months and 18 days as an under‑trial prisoner. The appellant sought suspension of the …

ANISHA GLOBAL SCHOOL CBSE MARUNJIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of schools, filed several writ petitions seeking reimbursement of dues under Section 12 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, was not joined as a respondent in those petitions. The …

CRIMSON ANISHA GLOBAL SCHOOL CBSE UNDRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of schools, filed several writ petitions seeking reimbursement of dues under Section 12 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The State of Maharashtra, represented by its Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, was not joined as a respondent in those petitions. The …

ANISHA GLOBAL SCHOOL CIE MARUNJIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of schools, filed several writ petitions seeking reimbursement of dues under Section 12 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The State of Maharashtra, represented by its Finance Department, was not joined as a respondent in those petitions. The Additional Government Pleader …

SANT SAVATMALI ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of schools, filed several writ petitions seeking reimbursement of dues under Section 12 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The State of Maharashtra, represented by its Finance Department, was not joined as a respondent in those petitions. The Additional Government Pleader …

SOLI A POONAWALLA MEMORIAL SCHOOLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a group of schools, filed several writ petitions seeking reimbursement of dues under Section 12 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The State of Maharashtra, represented by its Finance Department, was not joined as a respondent in those petitions. The Additional Government Pleader …

BHALCHANDRA MADHUKAR JOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The applicants filed an interim application seeking deletion of petitioner No.14 from Writ Petition No.10475 of 2018 after her death. The court noted that the legal heir of the deceased, petitioner No.13, was already recorded in the petition. Consequently, no further procedural steps were required …

SUNNY MANOJ THORATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

Sunny Manoj Thorat filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Akshay Bankapur, later instructed that the application be withdrawn. The respondent, the State, was represented by Mr. Mayur Sonavane. The …