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Judgments of 2026

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SARIKA MANGESH PAWARversusDEEPAK RAJARAM SAWANT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sarika Mangesh Pawar, challenged an order that kept her application for declaration as the returned candidate from Ward No.111 in abeyance pending a High Court writ petition filed by the elected councilor, Deepak Rajaram Sawant. The councilor's caste certificate was invalidated by …

SUSHIL HARISHCHANDRA MANCHARKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant sought restoration of Writ Petition No. 5130 of 2018, which had been dismissed for failure to comply with directions dated 12 June 2026. The interim application was filed 15 days after the prescribed deadline. The court examined whether the delay could be condoned, finding that the …

VISHWAS YASHWANT GOKHALE AND ORSversusOFFICE OF COLLECTOR THANE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a revenue order that permitted conversion of Plot No. 35 from Class‑II to Class‑I in favour of the respondents. The petitioners claimed they also had an allotment and a proportionate share in the plot, with a civil suit pending on that issue. The court observed that the …

SHITAL RAJENDRA SODHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Mrs. Shital Rajendra Sodha filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant requested permission to withdraw the application, stating that the applicant intended to surrender to the investigating agency. The Court, after considering …

SAGAR D SAWANT AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioners sought quashing of an FIR dated 02.02.2018 filed by a suspended police constable (the complainant) alleging theft of jewellery and other offences under IPC sections 454, 380 r/w 34. The petitioners contended that no rent or licence agreement existed and that the complainant had …

HARBINDER SINGH GULATI AND ANRversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

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 …

ICICI HOME FINANACE COMPANY LIMITEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

ICICI Home Finance Company Limited filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra and others. The Court heard the petition at length but was not inclined to grant the relief sought by the petitioner. Consequently, the petitioner, through counsel, …

ADITYA EKNATH PHADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Aditya Eknath Phad, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The matter was argued by Senior Advocate Manoj Mohite, assisted by Ms. Rasika Patil and Mr. Avinash Avhad, for the applicant, and by APP Yogesh Nakhawa for …

BHAVIN DHIRAJLAL MUNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mrs. Shital Rajendra Sodha filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant requested permission to withdraw the application, stating that the applicant intended to surrender to the investigating agency. The Court considered the …

ARUN NARAYAN PATIL AND ORS.versusJAYSHREE JAYWANT PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who are coparceners in a Hindu Undivided Family, sought to amend a 1991 partition suit to implead Bafna Charitable Trust and Atul Builders, claiming the land bearing Survey No.151A was joint family property and that the trust and builder had no title. The City Civil Court dismissed …

HANSRAJ DWARIKAPRASAD VARMAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

Hansraj Dwarikaprasad Varma applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with an alleged assault under Section 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was lodged after a report that an unknown person attacked a passer‑by …

M/S. KALPAK POLYPLASTIC INDUSTRIES AND ORSversusCENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

Disposed Off

M/s. Kalpak Polyplastic Industries and others filed a writ petition seeking a limited direction to the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT‑II, Mumbai) to consider and dispose of their interim applications for waiver of pre‑deposit and an interim stay. The respondents, Central Bank of India, argued that …

MAMTA NITIN BAJAJversusNITIN SANTKUMAR BAJAJ

Disposed Off

The High Court heard two related writ petitions challenging a Family Court order dated 29‑08‑2024 that fixed maintenance for the wife. The wife claimed the husband’s income was higher than he alleged, while the husband contended that the wife, a Chartered Accountant, earned more than him and he …

RISHABH SURENDRA METHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Rishabh Surendra Mehta, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra. The petition was presented by Advocate Ajay Laxman Bhise, while the State was represented by APP Shilpa G. Talhar. During the hearing, the court noted a …

RAM VILAS DILRAJ YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ram Vilas Dilraj Yadav, is alleged to have committed rape of a five‑year‑old girl, and the trial is pending with him in custody for eight years. His counsel sought to withdraw the pending bail application and requested the trial court to expedite the trial and dispose of it within …

RAJESH SAKALDEV YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajesh Sakaldev Yadav, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The petition was filed under the criminal appellate jurisdiction. No counsel appeared for the petitioner, and no further …

SHASHINDRA SUNDAR 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 …

SANJIV JAGDISH CHANDWANIversusSURESH NARAINDAS HARISINGANI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant sought condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing a leave to appeal application. It was acknowledged that Respondent No.2 had died, rendering the application against him abated. Respondents No.1 and Nos.3‑7 opposed the condonation, arguing that no explanation for the delay was provided. …

SHALINI SETHIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioner Shalini Sethi filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the petition and asked that the pending family court proceedings be expedited. The Court considered the petitioner's …

BALIRAM TOTARAM MISAL AND ORSversusSAUJANYA CO OP. HSG. SOC. LTD

Disposed Off

The petitioners, members of Saujanya Co-operative Housing Society, challenged the rejection of their dispute (CCT 201 of 2024) by the Cooperative Court and the Cooperative Appellate Court, which had dismissed the dispute under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the CPC on the ground that it was barred by …

PREYASH SHASHIKANT NANAVATIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Preyash Shashikant Nanavati, was named Accused No.12 in an FIR filed in 2024 alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to a dispute over a parcel of land in Mira‑Bhayander. The petitioner claimed ownership of the land based on a registered conveyance …

MOHAMMED KAUSAR ABDUL KALAM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Rejected

The appellant, convicted under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act and several IPC provisions for aggravated sexual assault of a minor, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and bail pending appeal. He argued that contradictions in the victim's …

M/S. PREMIER TRANSPORT LIMITEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

M/s. Premier Transport Limited filed Criminal Appeal No.1100 of 2025 against the State of Maharashtra and others. During the hearing, the appellant, through counsel Mr. Somnath Vora, sought leave to withdraw the appeal. The court considered the request and, finding no objection, allowed the …

M/S PREMIER TRANSPORT LIMITEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

M/s. Premier Transport Limited filed Criminal Appeal No.1111 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court challenging a conviction by the State of Maharashtra. The appellant was represented by Mr. Somnath Vora, while the State was represented by Mr. Y. Y. Dabake. During the hearing on 27 August 2026, counsel …

YOGESH POPAT NAVALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Yogesh Popat Navale, an accountant, was arrested for alleged cheating and criminal breach of trust involving the siphoning of approximately Rs. 8.63 crore from Jenesis Event Management Company over nine years. The prosecution presented evidence of systematic diversion of funds, …

HIMANSHU SHIVMURAT CHAUHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Himanshu Shivmurat Chauhan, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, his counsel, Mr. Tanmay Kate, on behalf of the applicant, sought leave of the court to withdraw the bail application. The court considered whether such a withdrawal required its permission …

M/S PREMIER TRANSPORT LIMITEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ANR ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Premier Transport Limited filed criminal appeals before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra and others. The appellant's counsel, on instruction, moved the court for permission to withdraw the appeals in view of subsequent developments. The learned judge considered the application …

M/S PREMIER TRANSPORT LIMITEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, M/s. Premier Transport Limited, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. The appellant's counsel later sought leave to withdraw the appeal. No factual details of the underlying case were provided in the judgment. The sole issue before the court was whether the appeal …

Amarjeet Shamsher SinghversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Amarjeet Shamsher Singh filed a criminal revision challenging the Special Judge's order rejecting his discharge application. The prosecution alleged that Singh supplied 1,430 bottles of Codeine Phosphate Syrup seized from co-accused on 10-11-2018, relying solely on the co-accused's statement. Singh …

RAMESHWAR BALIRAM MHASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Rameshwar Baliram Mhaske, filed a criminal application against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Prasanna Shahane, sought to withdraw the application. The respondent's counsel, Mr. Sukanta A. Karmakar, appeared for the State. The Court, after hearing both sides, …

NITIN SANTKUMAR BAJAJversusMAMTA NITIN BAJAJ NEE MAMTA DWARKAPRASAD DHANUKA

Disposed Off

The High Court heard two related writ petitions challenging a Family Court order dated 29‑08‑2024 that fixed maintenance for the wife. The wife claimed the husband’s income was higher than he alleged, while the husband contended that the wife, a Chartered Accountant, earned more than him and he …

VISHAL ANANT MUNDKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, a practising advocate, was charged with conspiracy to reuse cancelled stamp papers, forge challans and obtain an heirship certificate, facing multiple IPC offences. The prosecution alleged that he accepted court‑fee payments and was involved in the scheme, but the FIR and recorded …

Rammanohar YadavversusThe state of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Rammanohar Bhagwandas Yadav filed a criminal writ petition seeking an order to expedite the trial of case C.C.No. 1944/PW/2018 pending before the Metropolitan Magistrate Railway Mobile Court, Andheri, which had been pending since 2018. The petitioner argued that the delay violated his right to a …

SMT. MUNNIDEVI WD/O MAHENDRA MALLAHversusSMT.KALAVATI TOOFANI SINGH

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 …

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusNAINA RAJEN SANGHAVI AND OTHRS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

New India Assurance Co. Ltd filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court. During the proceedings the appellant, through its counsel, instructed the Court that it wished to withdraw the appeal. The Court entertained the request and ordered the appeal to be disposed of as withdrawn. It directed that the …

ASHOK INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Ashok Infrastructure Limited filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging a District Judge's order that allowed three third parties to be impleaded in its Section 9 arbitration application. The petitioner argued that the interlocutory order was improper, but the District Court had already …

RAJESH SAKALDEV YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking the lodging of a crime based on a complaint dated 22 August 2025. The High Court noted that, in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (2026 SCC OnLine SC 798), such a petition is not maintainable. …

AMOL SHANKAR PADALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Amol Shankar Padale was arrested in October 2018 for a violent skirmish that escalated into a murder, for which he is charged under Sections 302, 307, 143, 147, 148, 149, 323 and 504 of the IPC and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. He has been in custody for 7 years and 10 months, with 17 …

VIKRAM VIRSEN KADAM AND ANRversusPRIDE BUILDER PVT. LTD.

Disposed Off

The petition challenged a lower court order that granted the defendants conditional leave to defend a summary suit for recovery of Rs. 10,00,000 on the condition of depositing Rs. 5,00,000. The plaintiff alleged that the amount was a friendly loan, supported by a cheque and a promissory note, while …

AMIT RAMDAS SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

A writ petition (No. 367 of 2026) was filed by Amit Ramdas Sawant before the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. After the Supreme Court delivered its decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors. (2026 SCC OnLine SC 798), the …

NISHANT NARENDRA SHAKADWIPIversusRAGHUNATH BANSILAL MALPANI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Nishant Narendra Shakadwipi filed writ petitions (Nos. 650 and 652 of 2018) in the High Court of Bombay. After the petitions were taken on board, the petitioner sought to withdraw them, submitting an email dated 18 August 2026 requesting withdrawal. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Shubham …

NISHANT NARENDRA SHAKADWIPIversusRAGHUNATH BANSILAL MALPANI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Nishant Narendra Shakadwipi, filed Writ Petition Nos. 650 and 652 of 2018 in the High Court of Bombay. After the petitions were taken on board, the petitioner’s counsel submitted an email dated 18 August 2026 indicating the petitioner’s desire to withdraw the petitions. The …

SHAIKH MOHAMMED AZHAR MOHAMMED GOUSEversusKISHOR RAMCHANDRA KHARE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Shaikh Mohammed Azhar Mohammed filed a writ petition (No. 1519 of 2020) before the Bombay High Court challenging a matter that was also the subject of a main civil suit. The learned counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the main suit had been fully disposed of by a judgment …

NAMDEV DAGADU BHAGAT AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants, originally convicted of offences under Sections 120(B), 143, 147, 148, 302 read with 149 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, applied for bail pending their appeal filed in 2019, arguing that they have already served more than 14 years in prison. The State opposed bail, …

VICKY GOPAL THAPA @ SAGARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicant, convicted under IPC Section 376(i) and POCSO Sections 4, 6, 8 and 12 for sexual assault of a four‑year‑old girl, sought bail pending his appeal against a life‑imprisonment sentence. The victim testified that the applicant inserted his finger into her private parts, and her mother …

MOHAMMAD NAWAB MOHAMMAD AKTHAR SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an application for bail filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 by Mohammad Nawab Mohammad Akhtar Shah, who was charged under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act for …

HARAKCHAND RAVJI SHAH AND OTHERSversusCHANDRAKANT KANTILAL BOTADKAR AND OTHERS

Allowed

The applicants filed a suit in 2015 for specific performance of a 2002 Memorandum of Understanding with the landlords (respondents 1‑3). In 2022 the landlords filed eight eviction suits in the Small Causes Court, Mumbai, under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act. The applicants sought, under Section 24 …

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIAversusINDIAN NATIONAL PRESS BOMBAY PRIVATE LIMITED

Allowed

The Central Bank of India, as tenant, challenged the Small Causes Court's order granting mesne profits after an eviction decree, alleging that the appellate court had applied an excessive inflation rate of 10% to compute the compensation. The appellate bench reduced the rates but based its inflation …

PHULE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, PUNEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Phule Educational Society, sought a writ of mandamus to compel the closure of a 5th standard class being run by respondent No. 4, alleging that the class was unauthorized under the orders of respondents No. 2 and 3 and a 2019 Government Resolution. The respondents submitted …

JAYANT S/O. JITENDRAKUMAR TIWARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Jayant, accused No.12 in an NDPS case involving the seizure of 2,428 kg of MD, applied for bail. He was a Dispatch Head at the factory where the contraband was seized, a role similar to co-accused A11 who had already been granted bail. The prosecution argued that he was a supplier and part of a …

SHARAD DATTATARY MENGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who were appointed as contractual ambulance drivers by various Zilla Parishads in Maharashtra, sought payment of wages at the minimum of the regular pay scale for Class III drivers and arrears from the date of joining. The Court noted that the petitioners performed the same duties …

ADITYA SHANTARAM GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who were appointed as contractual ambulance drivers by various Zilla Parishads in Maharashtra, sought payment of wages at the minimum of the regular pay scale for Class III drivers and arrears from the date of joining. The Court noted that the petitioners performed the same duties …

TEJAS RAJESH SHERKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who were appointed as contractual ambulance drivers by various Zilla Parishads in Maharashtra, sought payment of wages at the minimum of the regular pay scale for Class III drivers and arrears from the date of joining. The Court examined the principle of "equal pay for equal work" …

MR. SANDEEP RANGANATH LINGAYATversusTHE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, an Executive Engineer, filed a first appeal (ST) No. 26577 of 2019 against respondents including Pathan and others. The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal, an order for filing the paper book within a year, and ad‑interim relief after depositing the decretal …

VEDPRAKASH P PANDEYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Vedprakash P. Pandey, challenged a Metropolitan Magistrate's order that denied his discharge under Section 239 of the CrPC in a case alleging cheating under Sections 416 and 419 of the IPC. The dispute centered on whether Respondent No.3, Jay Prakash P. Mishra, was the Secretary of …

JAYWANT RAMRAO SHIVALKARversusSUMATI KHANDERAO SHIVALKAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed an interim application seeking to amend their writ petition by removing the names of two deceased petitioners and to set aside the abatement of the petition with respect to those deceased parties. They also requested condonation of delay in filing the application. The Court …

JAYWANT RAMRAO SHIVALKARversusSUMATI KHANDERAO SHIVALKAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

An interim application was filed to bring on record the legal representative of Respondent No.2a and to set aside the abatement of the writ petition concerning the deceased petitioner, along with a request for condonation of delay. The Court examined the pleadings and heard counsel for the …

JAYWANT RAMRAO SHIVALKARversusSUMATI KHANDERAO SHIVALKAR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed an interim application in Writ Petition No. 3688 of 2008 seeking to bring on record the legal representative of Respondent No.4, Smt. Surekha Pandharinath Shivalkar, and to set aside the abatement of the petition concerning the deceased petitioner No.4. They also prayed for …

ANANT JAYANTIBHAI PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Anant Jayantibhai Patel, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a matter that was later addressed by a police affidavit filed on 6 August 2026. The court, after reviewing the affidavit, decided it was not inclined to entertain the petition further. Consequently, …

GOPAL AMAR THAKURversusSONIYA HEMANT VANJA AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner, Arjun Vitthal Kudhekar, issued 22 cheques totaling Rs.50,00,000 which were dishonoured, leading to a criminal case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. A settlement was reached on 20 April 2018, requiring payment of Rs.44,00,000 plus Rs.6,00,000 compensation, with …

ASHISH KOLHEversusNETRA ASHISH KOLHE

Disposed Off

Ashish Kolhe filed a criminal writ petition (CR. WP No. 2124 of 2021) against Netra Ashish Kolhe in the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while Mr. M. G. Patil appeared for the respondent State. The court noted that the petition had not been prosecuted. …

M P GUPTAversusMAHIM POLICE STATION

Disposed Off

The applicant M.P. Gupta filed a criminal revision challenging an order dated 4 October 2024 where the Addl. Sessions Judge dismissed a revision on the ground that it was not maintainable before the Sessions Court. The applicant contended that the revision should have been entertained and that the …

MUDRA COMMUNICATION PVT.versusNATIONAL FILM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

Disposed Off

Mudra Communication Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging a City Civil Court order dated 8 January 2026 that forfeited Defendant No.1's right to adduce evidence after it failed to appear. Defendant No.1 later moved for condonation of a 56‑day delay in seeking to recall that order and to be …

ARUNA NARENDRA SAWANTversusCHIEF OFFICER, MUMBAI BOARD, MHADA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Aruna Narendra Sawant filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the alleged denial of allotment and possession of a flat by the Mumbai Development Authority (MHADA). The respondents, including the Chief Officer of the Mumbai Board, submitted that an allotment letter had already …

ANIL TUKARAM MOHITEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Anil Tukaram Mohite filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Tanmay Kate, subsequently requested that the bail application be withdrawn unconditionally. The State, represented by Ms. Shilpa G. Talhar and counsel for the complainant, opposed the bail but did …

ARTI ARUN RAJEversusRAMESH DAMU BHAVSAR AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, Satish Sangar, filed an appeal seeking enhancement of his claim and to hold the insurance company liable. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellant on the hearing date. The court noted the lack of prosecution of the appeal and consequently dismissed it. The court ordered that the …

MD. SAMIR MD. ISRAIL KHAN AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Md. Samir Md. Israil Khan and another, filed a criminal writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners. The matter was listed under the caption of dismissal. The Court, after noting the absence of prosecution, dismissed the petition …

OMKAR ARVIND RAI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Omkar Arvind Rai and another, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. Their counsel, Ms. Swati Singh appearing on behalf of Advocate Mr. Kumar, sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The court, after considering the request, granted …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI VISHNU SHIVA CHAUDHARI

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra appealed against Vishnu Shiva Chaudhari in a civil appeal before the Bombay High Court. An interim application seeking condonation of delay was filed, and the court, after considering the reasons, allowed the condonation. The court directed the appellant to file a paper book …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI VISHNU SHIVA CHAUDHARI

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra appealed against Vishnu Shiva Chaudhari in a civil appeal before the Bombay High Court. An interim application seeking condonation of delay was filed, and the court, after considering the reasons, allowed the condonation. The court directed the appellant to file a paper book …

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,KADWA CANAL DIVISIONversusGANGARAM NIVRUTTI PADADE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The Executive Engineer, Kadwa Canal Division filed several first appeals (Nos. 15358, 15373, 15383, 15387) against various respondents concerning water‑canal matters. The appellants sought ad‑interim relief in four separate interim applications (Nos. 4405, 4409, 4549, 4533 of 2026). The Court …

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,KADWA CANAL DIVISIONversusBALU GANPAT SONAWANE AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Executive Engineer, Kadwa Canal Division filed several first appeals (Nos. 15358, 15373, 15383, 15387) against various respondents concerning water‑canal matters. The appellants also moved four interim applications (Nos. 4405, 4409, 4549, 4533 of 2026) seeking ad‑interim relief pending the final …

SHADAB AYUB KHANversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Shadab Ayub Khan applied to the Bombay High Court seeking clarification on the validity period of his passport renewal after the court had allowed his interim application in part. The Department indicated that, absent a specific direction, it would issue a passport valid for only one year under the …

UJWALA PRAVIN PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The accused, Ujjwala Pravin Patil, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel, Ms. Prajakta Tayade, requested to withdraw the bail application unconditionally. The court, after hearing both sides, accepted the request. Consequently, the bail application was …

LAXMAN NAGARBHAI PATELversusTHE BOMBAY MUNICIPAL CORPN. OF GR.BOMBAY

Dismissed

Shri Laxman Nagarbhai Patel appealed a trial court judgment that dismissed his suit challenging a demolition notice issued under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1988. Patel claimed that he had obtained repair permission to replace the original GI‑sheet walls and roof with …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI.MAHADU HARI CHAUDHARI

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed a 2014 judgment and award that had enhanced compensation awarded by the Reference Court in a civil suit. The appeal concerned whether the appellate court could interfere with the award when the enhancement was less than Rs.2 lakh. The court held that, given the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER) AND ANR.versusMAHAMAD MOHSIN ABDUL LATIF PATEL DECEASED THR.LRS. SMT. SAFIYABIBI MAHMAD MOHSIN PATEL AND ORS.

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra, through the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed a decree and filed two civil applications (Nos. 3685 and 3686 of 2019) seeking relief. The appellant argued that the delay in filing the appeal was justified and requested condonation of the delay. The court examined …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER) AND ANR.versusMAHAMAD MOHSIN ABDUL LATIF PATEL DECEASED THR.LRS. SMT. SAFIYABIBI MAHMAD MOHSIN PATEL AND ORS.

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra, through the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed a decree and filed two civil applications (Nos. 3685 and 3686 of 2019) seeking relief. The appellant argued that the delay in filing the appeal was justified and requested condonation of the delay. The court examined …

SAKSHAM BRIJESH SINGH @ DONversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Saksham Brijesh Singh, was detained on 22 January 2026 by the Thane Police Commissioner under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981. The detention order cited numerous prior offences and preventive actions from 2023‑2025, but the petitioner was not furnished …

SHAMSHER AHMED KHURSHID AHMED, CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shamsher Ahmed Khurshid Ahmed Choudhary, was arrested for possession of 5.48 grams of MD under Sections 8(c) and 22 of the NDPS Act, 1985. The trial court denied bail citing his criminal antecedents. The applicant argued that the personal search leading to seizure was illegal because …

SHARADABEN MAHENDRAKUMAR PANCHAL AND ANRversusSALAUDDIN AHMEDBHAI MANVA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellants, the widow and children of Mahendrakumar Bhikhabhai Panchal, appealed against a tribunal award following his death in a motor vehicle accident caused by a lorry driver. The dispute centered on the correct assessment of the deceased's annual income for compensation, as the tribunal had …

SHRIKANT KAMAL CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Supriya Pramod Jaware, filed a writ petition (No. 3212 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court challenging an application sent through jail in 2025. Subsequently, a vakilpatra was filed on his behalf by Ms. Anjali Patil. The petitioner later sought to withdraw the petition, indicating a …

GIRISH PRAKASH KULANGE AND ORSversusALKYL AMINES CHEMICALS LIMITED

Disposed Off

Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd. challenged a State Government order that rejected its application filed on 30 March 2016 under Section 5 of the Maharashtra Mathadi, Hamal and other Manual Workers Act, 1969, and granted no execution. The petition was pending before a Single Judge when the High Court …

VAIKUNTH PANDEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The Court noted that FIR No. 123 of 2026, the basis of several anticipatory bail applications filed by Vaikunth Pandey, Venugopal @ Kiran Prabhuram Joshi, Sanjay Prabhuram Joshi, and Aslam Adam Sorathia, had been quashed by an order dated 14 August 2026 in Criminal Writ Petition No. 1650 of 2026. …

LAXMI NAGRATHversusKANIKA DANG

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a review petition alleging that the court had not been informed of an application for condonation of delay in filing a revision, which purportedly affected the factual matrix. The court observed that the respondent failed to appear or present material, but emphasized that the …

LAXMI NAGRATHversusKANIKA DANG

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a review petition alleging that the court had not been informed of an application for condonation of delay in filing a revision, which purportedly affected the factual matrix. The court observed that the respondent failed to appear or present material, but emphasized that the …

AMIT MADHUKAR BHOGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Amit Madhukar Bhogle, sought bail in a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. The Court examined his extensive criminal record, which includes multiple cases involving serious offences such as murder, attempt to murder, and violations of the Arms Act, many of which resulted in …

MANISHA GOKHALE SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Manisha Gokhale Shah filed a writ petition seeking expeditious disposal of a criminal proceeding pending before the trial court. The respondent State argued that the trial court proceeding was stayed by the Sessions Court and this High Court. The Court noted that while the stay remains in effect, …

Aurum Real Estate Developers LimitedversusUnion of India

Disposed Off

Aurum Real Estate Developers Ltd filed a writ petition challenging the order that rejected its application for a refund against the Union of India and others. The petition sought a personal hearing on the appeal against that order. The court noted that a notice of personal hearing would be served on …

ANITA SANJAY YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Anita Sanjay Yadav (Accused No.2), filed an interim application seeking suspension of sentence and bail after being convicted in Sessions Case No.722 of 2022. The court expressed reluctance to entertain the application, after which the applicant’s counsel requested its withdrawal. The …

Mohammed Rafiq Khan alias BatlaversusThe State of Maharashtra

Rejected

The applicant, Mohammed Rafiq Khan, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a robbery at Pioneer Gas Power Plant where several persons were accused of violent theft. The FIR named eight unknown persons, and the applicant was not …

AFAQUE ASHFAQUR SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Afaque Ashfaqur Shaikh, filed an anticipatory bail application under the criminal procedure against the State of Maharashtra. Counsel for the applicant, Mr. Laxman S. Deshmukh, after arguing the application, sought its withdrawal. The respondent’s counsel, Mr. S. V. Walve, was …

ARCHANA AVINASH PATHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Archana Avinash Pathare, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, the applicant, through counsel Mr. Onkar Chaudhari, requested to withdraw the application. The Court considered the request and allowed the withdrawal. Consequently, …

GURUNATH MARUTI PATIL AND ORSversusBHAI MAHADU KHANDAGALE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a joint measurement of agricultural lands owned by both parties. They later applied to withdraw the petition and requested liberty to file a fresh application for the same relief. The High Court granted leave to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh …

RAJU YASHWANT KAMBLE @ RAJABHAU KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Raju Yashwant Kamble, President of a political party, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the FIR’s allegations of extortion under Sections 308(2), 308(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, pertained only to …

VISHWANATH DEVARAJA RAOversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Vishwanath Devaraja Rao, a 67‑year‑old senior vice‑president of Reliance Communications, who was arrested in connection with a large banking fraud alleged to have occurred between 2013 and 2017. The charges under Section 120‑B read with Sections 406, …

SHREE POOJA CO-OP. HOUSING SOCIETY LTD.versusTHE THANE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shree Pooja Co‑operative Housing Society Ltd., filed a writ petition (No. 11716 of 2024) against the Thane Municipal Corporation and other respondents. The petitioner’s counsel sought leave of the Court to withdraw the petition. The Court examined the request and found no impediment …