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Judgments of 2026

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BABAN CHABAN KHOMNEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR GP AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a limited direction to the Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Purandar, Pune, to decide a representation submitted on 25 May 2026. The petition highlighted that the SDO had issued a notice on 29 May 2026 but had not yet disposed of the representation. The …

USHA DEEPAK SAPKALversusANIL PRABHAKAR SINKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

Usha Deepak Sapkal filed a writ petition (No. 10643 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court against Anil Prabhakar Sinkar and others. The petition was argued before the Court by counsel Mr. Bhavin Gada and associates. The Court examined the petition and concluded that it was wholly frivolous. …

DEENDAYAL PAWAN KUMAR JORAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by 23‑year‑old Deendayal Pawan Kumar Jora, accused No.4 in a case involving alleged jewellery fraud and offences under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

HARISCHANDRA PADMA GAWANDversusMAHARASHTRA STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION

Dismissed

The appellant, Ramchandra Sangar, filed a first appeal (No. 2542 of 2005) seeking enhancement of a decree from the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Alibag. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellant on the hearing date of 18 August 2026 and again on 25 August 2026. The respondent, the Secretary …

FALAK FURNITUREWALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR D

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Falak Furniturewala filed an anticipatory bail application before the Sessions Court, which was rejected on the ground that he failed to disclose his criminal antecedents. The Sessions Court, however, directed him to file a fresh application with full disclosure, citing the Supreme Court’s decision …

SUNITA DILIP PAWALEversusEKNATH KONDIBA DARWATKAR SINCE DECD THROU. L.H.

Disposed Off

Sunita Dilip Pawale filed a writ petition challenging a Small Causes Court order that rejected her application to amend the plaint. The amendment sought to introduce a declaration that a 2009 sale deed was not binding, implicating the alleged marriage of Alka Darwatkar and the deceased father of the …

MAHESH VASWANIversusGAUTAM GULAB ADVANI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Mahesh Vaswani filed a Civil Revision Application No.452 of 2026 before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant, through counsel Ashutosh Shukla, Shreya Tiwari and Sumangala Yadav, sought leave to withdraw the revision. The Court considered whether it could exercise its discretion to permit …

DEEPAK BHEEMRAO KATARKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Deepak Bheemrao Katarkar, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a sexual assault case (CR No.37 of 2026) alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant …

KETAN JITENDRABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ketan Jitendrabhai Patel, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking speedy disposal of his bail application pending before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court. He had been in custody since 31 March 2026, and his bail application filed in June 2026 remained unresolved for …

CHAVAD S/O MAANSING RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Chavad, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a NDPS case (CR No.841 of 2023) involving alleged possession of 2.62 grams of contraband and charges under Sections 8(c), 17(C) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and …

SAGAR KALIDAS KALBHORversusCEMEX INFRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sagar Kalidas Kalbhor, filed a writ petition challenging an order passed in arbitral proceedings, alleging that he was not afforded an effective opportunity of hearing. The High Court, noting the nature of the impugned order, declined to entertain the petition in substantive terms. …

RAMESH KALIYAN ARJUNversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered the bail application of Ramesh Kaliyan Arjun, a 21‑year‑old accused of offences under Sections 64(m) and 64(2)(m) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012, for alleged sexual relations with a 15‑year‑old girl. The prosecution …

IMRAN HUSSAIN KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioner, Imran Hussain Khan, challenged an order dated 29 June 2026 of the Additional Special Judge (MCOC), Thane, which cancelled his bail bond and that of co‑accused Mahendra Jayprakash Sing on the ground of their absence. The trial court justified the cancellation by noting the case’s …

PRAVIN SHRINIVAS MAHAJANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Pravin Shrinivas Mahajan was arrested on 5 May 2021 for murder under Section 302 IPC and has been in custody for over five years. He filed an application for enlargement of bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, arguing that the prolonged pre‑trial detention violates …

LAVISH MAHENDRA SOTTAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered an application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for bail of a 19‑year‑old accused charged under Sections 109, 351(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for assault causing simple and grievous injuries. The prosecution …

VAISHNAVI SURAJ SHIVALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Vaishnavi Suraj Shivale under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. She is alleged to be connected to a case in which her husband, Suraj Ramdas Shivale, promised to secure a government job for a payment …

RASHIDABI SAJJAUDDIN SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Supriya Pramod Jaware, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue alternative remedies. The primary issue before the court was whether it could grant such …

GANESH ASHOK LONDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH P P OFFICE

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ganesh Ashok Londhe, filed an interim application (praecipe) seeking correction of the operative order dated 25th August 2026. The applicant contended that Criminal Case No. 737/PW/2002 was omitted from clause (i) of the order granting bail. Counsel for the applicant submitted that …

OMKAR ASHOK ASHTEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by 23‑year‑old Deendayal Pawan Kumar Jora, accused No.4 in a case involving alleged jewellery fraud and offences under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

BHARAT SUBHASH DANGEversusJAGDAMBA EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bharat Subhash Dange, filed a writ petition challenging his termination from service. The High Court observed that the termination had already taken effect, rendering the relief sought in the petition infructuous. Nonetheless, the Court noted that the petitioner could still pursue an …

KARAN RAVINDRA SORATEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Karan Ravindra Sorate filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra. The Court, initially not inclined to grant bail, heard the counsel's request to withdraw the application. Permission to withdraw was granted by the Court. Consequently, the …

KARAN HARESH BHOIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Karan Haresh Bhoir filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The court considered whether it could allow the withdrawal of a pending anticipatory bail petition. Relying on its …

AKHILESH YOGNARAYAN MISHRAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Akhilesh Yognarayan Mishra, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The respondent State counsel observed that the application omitted disclosure of the applicant's criminal antecedents. On this basis, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw …

KOTAWDEKAR ZAHEER LATIFversusCANARA BANK THRU OFFICER AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, a third‑party occupier of a secured asset under a leave‑and‑licence agreement, sought a writ under Article 226 to restrain the bank's physical possession of the asset scheduled for 29 August 2026. The bank had acted under Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of …

BHARAT SHANTILAL SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Petitioner Bharat Shantilal Shah filed a writ petition seeking permission to travel to Dubai from 14 August to 30 September 2026 to visit his critically ill brother. The Respondent argued that the petitioner should have first approached the Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court and that the writ petition …

JAYESH KESHAVJI VORA AND ANRversusBANK OF INDIA THRU OFFICER

Dismissed

The petitioners, original borrowers, filed a writ petition seeking to restrain the Bank of India from auctioning a secured asset, arguing urgency as the auction was scheduled for the same day. The bank had issued a notice of sale, and the petitioners had already approached the Debt Recovery Tribunal …

EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATIONversusRAJESH SHARMA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajesh Sharma, filed a contempt petition against the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). ESIC filed an affidavit-in-reply and an interim application seeking to implead National Building Construction Company (India) Ltd (NBCC) as a third respondent. The court disposed of …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusBALARAM NARAYAN PATIL

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, filed an appeal against Shri Balaram Narayan Patil and others. The respondents filed interim applications (Nos. 11339 and 11340 of 2025) seeking various reliefs, including representation of legal heirs. The Court allowed …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICERversusCHINTAMAN SAVALIRAM GAWALI (SINCE DECEASED THROUGH LRS. 1.1 SMT. NIRMALA CHINTAMAN GAWALI AND ORS.

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra filed a first appeal (No. 1718 of 2019) and several interim applications against Atul Chintaman Savaliram Gawali and others. The court considered Interim Application No. 3209 of 2025 and allowed it in accordance with prayer clauses (a) to (d). Interim Applications Nos. 3210 …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND ORS.versusCHINTAMAN SAVALIRAM GAWALI DECEASED THROUGH HIS LEGAL HEIRS NIRMALA CHINTAMAN GAWALI AND ORS.

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra filed a first appeal (No. 1718 of 2019) and several interim applications against Atul Chintaman Savaliram Gawali and others. The court considered Interim Application No. 3209 of 2025 and allowed it in accordance with prayer clauses (a) to (d). Interim Applications Nos. 3210 …

RAKESH RAGHVENDRA DEVADIGAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rakesh Raghvendra Devadiga, sought bail in a criminal case (Cr. No.290 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 64, 123, 308(2), 308(3) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant administered a stupefying substance, raped the victim, …

PRAFUL UMARSHI THAKKARversusSMT. HAMIDA MD. MUSTAKIN SHAIKH AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Praful Umarshi Thakkar, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. During proceedings, counsel informed the court that the petitioner had passed away. The counsel further stated that despite efforts, the legal heirs of the deceased could not be identified or contacted. The court …

Uday Ghanshyam NaikversusChandan Shanti Group of Companies

Disposed Off

The applicant, Uday Ghanshyam Naik, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 22‑day delay in filing a second appeal under Civil Appellate Jurisdiction. The respondent, Chandan Shanti Group of Companies, opposed the application. The court examined the length of the delay and the …

SALMAN MOHAMMED UMAR DUHKKAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Salman Mohammed Umar Dhukka, filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. He later sought permission to withdraw the application, citing that other co-accused had already been granted anticipatory bail, making his application redundant. The respondent, the …

MACHINDRA UTTAM KOLHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, son of the deceased, appealed an acquittal of two relatives who were charged under Section 304 read with Section 34 of the IPC for the death of Uttam Kolhe. The trial court had found no intention or knowledge to cause death and held that the death resulted from a natural …

ABHISHEK ANIL NAGWADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vaibhav Sanjeevan Chede (23) and Abhishek Anil Nagwade (24), who were accused under Sections 8(c) and 20(c) of the NDPS Act for possession of 97.895 kg of ganja, a commercial …

VAIBHAV SANJEEVAN CHEDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vaibhav Sanjeevan Chede (23) and Abhishek Anil Nagwade (24), who were accused under Sections 8(c) and 20(c) of the NDPS Act for possession of 97.895 kg of ganja, a commercial …

GANESH VISHNU LANDGE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE SECRETARY AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, a family of landowners, owned land reserved in 1995 for the widening of an 18‑metre HCMTR road under the Development Plan of Pimpri‑Chinchwad. After the statutory ten‑year period expired in 2005, they served a purchase notice under Section 127 of the Maharashtra Regional & Town …

PNB HOUSING FINANCE LIMITEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The High Court, hearing two interim applications in writ petitions filed by PNB Housing Finance Ltd. against the State of Maharashtra and others, noted that earlier orders dated 12 August 2026 directed that physical possession of the secured assets be handed over to the petitioner, a secured …

PNB HOUSING FINANCE LTD.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The High Court, hearing two interim applications in writ petitions filed by PNB Housing Finance Ltd. against the State of Maharashtra and others, noted that earlier orders dated 12 August 2026 directed that physical possession of the secured assets be handed over to the petitioner, a secured …

GANESH NARAYAN PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Ganesh Narayan Patil, filed a writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition and to contest a summary report dated 17 October 2023 filed by the Investigating Officer before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kurla. The petitioner’s counsel, Ashok Kumar Dubey, requested this …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND ANR.versusMR. KACHARU RAMBHAU SHIRSATH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, an Executive Engineer, filed interim applications (Nos. 1084 and 1085 of 2019) seeking relief in a civil appeal against the respondents. The court examined the appellant's reasons for the delay in filing the appeal and considered whether interim relief could be granted subject to …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND ANR.versusMR. KACHARU RAMBHAU SHIRSATH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, an Executive Engineer, filed interim applications (Nos. 1084 and 1085 of 2019) seeking relief in a civil appeal against the respondents. The court examined the appellant's reasons for the delay in filing the appeal and considered whether interim relief could be granted subject to …

URMILA PRAVIN MORABIAversusCHANDRAKANT K BOTADKAR

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 …

RAJKUMAR RAMPHER PANDEY AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Rajkumar Rampher Pandey and others, filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. During the hearing, the applicants' counsel requested permission to withdraw the application while preserving the right to examine the investigating officers if …

KISAN NAGNATH PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay considered a bail application filed by Kisan Nagnath Pawar under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a police case (CR No. 839 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 302, 307, 323, 324 and 34. The applicant sought release …

ADITYA RAVI BHUJBALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed by 22‑year‑old Aditya Ravi Bhujbal, the principal accused in a violent incident involving a scythe that resulted in the victim’s death. The charges include IPC sections 307, 504, 506, 34 (later upgraded to 302), sections 4 and 25 of the Arms …

VIVEK BHILA NAIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vivek Bhila Naik filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. His counsel, Mr. Sumit Patil, sought leave to withdraw the application and requested liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court, citing a change in circumstances. The Court considered whether …

AKSHAY DINESH SURAVKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court disposed a group of three bail applications filed by employees of F6 Capital & Finance Pvt. Ltd., who were accused of creating a parallel company, EXPNP Experty, and diverting 82 clients, causing a notional loss of Rs.16,40,003. The prosecution argued that the offences were …

SARJERAO BHAGUJI BHOSALEversusGRAM PANCHAYAT BHOSALEWADI AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Sarjerao Bhaguji Bhosale, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel applied for leave to withdraw the petition, stating that the relief sought had become infructuous. The sole issue before the Court was whether the petition …

SUNNY DHARAMCHAND CHORDIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Multiple applicants had filed anticipatory bail applications in the High Court of Bombay. During the pendency of these applications, the charge‑sheet was filed against them. The applicants, on their counsel's advice, sought permission to withdraw the pending anticipatory bail applications and to …

SAURBH DADYA DNYANESHWAR GOLESARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Saurbh Dadya Dnyaneshwar Golesar, was charged under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of a woman on 8 August 2021. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was present outside the victim's house while a co‑accused committed the murder. The …

MOTILAL TUKARAM BANDEBUCHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Motilal Tukaram Bandebuche, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court and subsequently sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court on new grounds. The applicant was represented by Ms. Anjali Shaw and Ms. Kavita D. …

RAHUL DATTATRAY PALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Rahul Dattatraya Pal filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. His counsel, Nilesh Navale, sought permission to withdraw the application while requesting liberty to file a fresh bail petition if the trial does not conclude within nine months from the date of withdrawal. The …

VISHAL TEJHBAHADUR YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications filed by Vishal Jadhav and Durgesh Sarwjeet Singh, accused of operating an illegal call centre that allegedly defrauded Canadian nationals. The prosecution charged them under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of …

HEMAL KISHOR BARCHHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Hemal Kishor Barchha, filed a criminal writ petition seeking an expedited trial of Criminal Case No.1907/PW/2017 pending before the 26th Judicial Magistrate First Class, Borivali since 2017. The petition argued that the prolonged delay violated the right to a speedy trial. The High …

MAHESH KRISHNA RAO BANDIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mahesh Krishna Rao Bandi filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The court observed that the application had already been disposed of in a prior proceeding. Consequently, the court did not pass any further order. No discussion of facts or legal arguments was recorded. …

PANDURANG CHAITYA SAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Pandurang Chaitya Sawar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the dismissal of a reference by the Labour Court for non‑prosecution. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the writ petition while retaining the liberty to approach the Labour …

GOVIND SHANKAR GHORPADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted of murder and attempt to murder under Sections 302 and 307 of the IPC, applied for suspension of his sentence and bail pending appeal. He contended that key eyewitnesses were interested parties and that the evidence contained contradictions, also urging release after six …

SARITA BRIJMOHAN SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered several anticipatory bail applications filed by various applicants against the State of Maharashtra. During the pendency of these applications, a charge‑sheet was filed, prompting the applicants to seek permission to withdraw the pending applications and file fresh bail …

VIJAYKUMAR SURYAMAN PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vijaykumar Suryaman Patel, filed an interim application seeking modification of his bail condition to allow attendance at the police station until the charge was framed. The bail condition required him to appear at the police station, and he requested a relaxation of this requirement. …

GWENDOLINE MARIA FERNANDESversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRO. SERETARY

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Gwendoline Maria Fernandes, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and the petition remained unprosecuted. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, was represented by …

VINOD MAHADEV MHATREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court disposed a group of three bail applications filed by employees of F6 Capital & Finance Pvt. Ltd., who were accused of creating a parallel company, EXPNP Experty, and diverting 82 clients, causing a notional loss of Rs.16,40,003. The prosecution argued that the offences were …

MOHAMMED FARQAN QURESHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Mohammed Furqan Qureshi, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. After the Supreme Court decided the case of Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (2026 SCC OnLine SC 798), the petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition. The High Court, after …

DURGESH SARWJET SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications filed by Vishal Yadav and Durgesh Singh, accused of operating an illegal call centre that allegedly defrauded Canadian nationals. They were charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Corruption Act, the …

DILIP RAMESH NIHALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an application under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code for bail to Dilip Ramesh Nihal, who is charged with offences under Sections 304, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant suffers a serious leg injury requiring multiple orthopedic surgeries, as …

ANSARI AKILA MOHAMMAD YASEENversusANANA W/O MOHAMMAD YASEEN AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition but failed to appear or prosecute the matter. No counsel appeared for the petitioner, indicating loss of interest. The respondent State was represented by Adv. A.I. Patel and Savita A. Prabhune. The Court noted the lack of prosecution and dismissed the petition. …

VYANKAT VITHAL JADHAV AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants Vyankat Vitthal Jadhav & Ors. filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. During the hearing, counsel for the applicants, Mr. Hrishikesh Ghorpade, requested to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and found no impediment to allowing …

PRAVIN SHRIDHAR PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered three bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with FIR No. 181 of 2025 concerning alleged fraudulent appointments of teachers and illegal receipt of salaries. The prosecution argued that certain accused …

SAHIL ALIAS CHOCOLATE BALU KONDKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sahil alias Chocolate Balu Kondke, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant was represented by Ms. Nishi Singhvi, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Mr. Amit A. Palkar. The court noted that the application was withdrawn by the applicant …

SANTOSH PANDURANG RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three bail applications filed by Santosh Pandurang Rathod and Ravikant Pandurang Rathod, accused under IPC sections 420, 406 and 34 for alleged fraud in a land sale. The complaints were filed by two complainants who claimed misrepresentation and breach of promise in a …

SANTOSH PANDURANG RATHODversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three bail applications filed by Santosh Pandurang Rathod and Ravikant Pandurang Rathod, accused under IPC sections 420, 406 and 34 for alleged fraud in a land sale. The complaints were filed by two complainants who claimed misrepresentation and breach of promise in a …

DNYANESHWAR TRINBAK YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Dnyaneshwar Trimbak Yadav (Accused No.2) in a case alleging cheating of Rs.52 lakh from seven depositors, with charges under IPC Sections 406, 420 and 34. The applicant …

USHIK MAHESH GALAversusDIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANR

Disposed Off

Ushik Mahesh Gala, accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, was arrested in 2025 and subsequently granted interim medical bail for gall‑bladder surgery. After undergoing additional hernia surgery in July 2026, he applied for an enlargement of medical bail, citing morbid obesity …

KASHI EDUCATION TRUST AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

SHRI SIDDHANATH SHIKSHAN SANSTHA THR. ITS CHAIRMANversusTHE STATE OF MAAHARASHTRA THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEP. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

HARSIMRANSINGH AJITSINGH SETHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Harsimransingh Ajitsingh Sethi, an under‑trial accused of NDPS offences involving alleged commercial quantity, had been in custody for 3 years 11 months without charge being framed and with 79 prosecution witnesses pending. He sought bail under Section 493 of the CrPC, invoking the discretion …

BHAVIK SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL THR. ITS PRESIDENT DINKAR ANANDA NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRIN. SEC. SCHOOL EDU. AND SPORTS DEPT. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

GIRISH SURAJPRASAD PANDEYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Girish Surajprasad Pandey, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 300‑day delay in filing a criminal revision (Stamp No. 9441/2024). The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, opposed the application. Both parties presented arguments before Justice Shivkumar Dige. The …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusPRIYA GOPI NAIK AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal order dated 7 November 2025 passed by the Sessions Judge, Thane, in Sessions Case No.416 of 2019 against respondents Priya Gopi Naik and another. The High Court examined the impugned judgment and the …

MAHATMA GANDHI SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL KALAMBU THR. ITS AUTHO. SIG. VIJAY GULABRAO BORASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEP. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

THE ADMINISTRATOR AND ORSversusLEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DECEASED

Allowed

The Administrator of the Union Territory of Daman and Diu filed an interim application in a writ petition (No. 11546 of 2016) filed by the legal representatives of the deceased Minoo Firoze Dadysethna. The applicant sought relief to restore the writ petition and to obtain an extension of time to …

Mauli Education FoundationversusThe State of Maharashtra and Ors

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

TAUSIF @ CHUHA JAMEER SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Tausif @ Chuha Jameer Sayyed, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for offences including sections 310(4) and 223 of the same Act, sections 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act, Arms Act and MCOC Act. He had been in …

Gramin Vibhag Shramik Shikshan Sanstha LalondeversusThe State of Maharashtra AND ORS

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The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

SHARADA SHIKSHAN PRASARAK SANSTHA THR. ITS AUTHORISED SIGN. DEVENDRASING C. RAWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

SHAHAPUR TALUKA EDUCATION SOCIETY THR. ITS SECRETARY VIDYA S. VEKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

JAGRUTI SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL THR. ITS AUTHO. SIGN. SUCHETA ANAND BENDREversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

R. M. SHAIKH SHAIKSHANIK VA SAMAJIK SANSTHA THR. ITS AUTHO. SIGN. MUBASHSHERA S. M. SABIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

SAHYADRI SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL SAYAL THR. ITS SECRETARY JAYWANT V. SURYARAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra issued resolutions on 1 April and 2 April 2026 disqualifying a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools from grant‑in‑aid and directing cancellation of their recognition if they failed to apply under the Maharashtra Self‑Finance Schools (Establishment and …

KUDUS VIBHAG SHIKSHAN SEVA SANGH THR. ITS CHAIRMAN MADHUKAR PADMAN PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

SONU KUMAR DHARMENDRA SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sonu Kumar Dharmendra Shah, filed an interim bail application (No. 4014 of 2024) before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the applicant, Ms. Mallika Sharma, sought leave to withdraw the interim application, stating the court was not inclined to entertain the prayer. The court …

MAHENDRASINGH DEVISINGH RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Mahendrasingh Devisingh Rathod, an under‑trial accused of offences under Sections 8(c), 22(c), 23(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, had been in custody for 3 years 11 months and 2 days with the charge sheet not yet framed and 79 witnesses to be examined. He filed a bail application under Section 493 of the …

VIDYA VIKAS MANDALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

MAHESHWARI EDUCATION SOCIETYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

JEEVAN VIKAS SHIKSHAN SANSTHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

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The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

VARTAK NAGAR SHIKSHAN MANDALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

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The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

VANDE MATRAM SEVABHAVI SANSTHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

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The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

FARIDA W/O NAIM KHAN FARIDA BANOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Farida W/o Naim Khan, a 69‑year‑old senior citizen, was implicated in a suicide case where her daughter‑in‑law, Nazmin Kasif Khan, allegedly suffered ill‑treatment and was driven to self‑destruction. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, along with her son‑in‑law (Accused No.1), …

LATE THAGUBAI SHANKAR DEORE SEVABHAVI SANSTHA THR. SECRETARY LAXMAN SHANKAR DEOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEP. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …

TISAI SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL THR. ITS CHAIRMAN BALRAM N. GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEP. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners – a group of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools – challenged Government Resolutions dated 1 April 2026 and 2 April 2026 that disqualified them from receiving grant‑in‑aid and ordered automatic cancellation of their recognition for failing to submit applications under the …