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Judgments of 2026

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ASHUTOSH SADANAND KARMARKAR AND ANRversusSAMARTTHA PRISHA PROPERTIES AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Ashutosh Sadanand Karmarkar & Anr., filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court against Samarttha Prisha Properties & Ors. Their counsel, appearing through a V.C., informed the court that the parties had settled the dispute and sought to withdraw the petition. The court examined …

SAI AADHAR ASSOCIATESversusAMIT ANANT HANANMGHAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

Sai Aadhar Associates filed a writ petition challenging a Civil Judge's order that impounded a Development Agreement dated 7 December 2007 under Section 33 of the Maharashtra Stamps Act, 1958, on the ground that stamp duty was deficient. The Civil Judge had found a deficit in stamp duty and ordered …

MADANRAJ S. IROYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

Madanraj S. Iroya filed a criminal revision application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant failed to appear at the first hearing on 14th August 2026, prompting the court to adjourn the matter to 18th August 2026 to give another opportunity. The applicant again did not appear on the …

MOHD ANJUM ASHRAF SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Arjun Vitthal Kudhekar, filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging two externment orders dated 19 September 2025 and 27 March 2026. The petitioner argued that the authorities improperly considered offences that were either under investigation, already acquitted, or too …

B. N. GANGURDE (SINCE DECEASED THRU LRSversusURMILA MAHENDRA SHAH

Disposed Off

In Review Petition No.60 of 2026 arising out of Writ Petition No.5990 of 2006, the respondents argued that the petitioners were unable to appear before the Court due to difficulties they faced. The Court noted that the earlier order dated 25 March 2026 had been passed without hearing the rival …

KAMAL KANT DEWANversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

SUNIL CHETNARAYAN UPADHYAYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sunil Chetnarayan Upadhyay, had been granted interim bail by the Sessions Court and filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking regular bail on medical grounds. The High Court observed that the appropriate forum for seeking regular bail is the Sessions Court and …

KARAN SUNIL GOYALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Karan Sunil Goyal, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant was represented by Mr. Vignesh Ashokan, appearing on behalf of Mr. Ravi Jadhav. The State was represented by Ms. Anuja S. Gotad. During the hearing, the applicant’s …

VINODKUMAR GANPATLAL AJNERIAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Vinodkumar Ganpatlal Ajneria was charged with offences under the IPC, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and the POCSO Act for allegedly inducing a 14‑year‑old girl into prostitution. He was arrested along with co‑accused after a police raid. The applicant’s earlier bail application had been …

SANJAY SOPAN ALHATversusSAMEER SHRIMANT ALHAT

Disposed Off

The applicant filed a civil revision challenging a Civil Judge’s order that rejected his application to dismiss the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The applicant argued that the suit was barred by limitation because it sought declarations concerning instruments …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusNARENDRA NARAYAN CHILKAMARI

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal of Narendra Narayan Chilkamari dated 17 October 2024 by the Sessions Judge, Thane. The High Court examined the impugned judgment and the supporting evidence. It found merit in the State's request and granted …

Shamrao Hiraman FugeversusShivajirao Ganpatrao Kadam

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court dismissed several contempt petitions that were filed in conjunction with writ petitions challenging a lower court order. The writ petitions had been dismissed, and the Supreme Court upheld that dismissal. Consequently, the court held that there was no basis to proceed with the …

Kavita Yogesh BehlversusChhaya Shivajirao Kadam

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court dismissed several contempt petitions that were filed in conjunction with writ petitions challenging a lower court order. The writ petitions had been dismissed, and the Supreme Court upheld that dismissal. Consequently, the court held that there was no basis to proceed with the …

Kavita Yogesh BehlversusShobha Kishore Kadam

Disposed Off

Several writ petitions were filed by different petitioners against various respondents, seeking relief that was ultimately dismissed by the trial court and upheld by the Supreme Court. In response, the petitioners filed contempt petitions alleging non‑compliance with the court's orders. The …

Rajesh Mangesh BehlversusRajshree Sudhir Kadam

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court dismissed several contempt petitions that were filed in conjunction with writ petitions challenging a lower court order. The writ petitions had been dismissed, and the Supreme Court upheld that dismissal. Consequently, the court held that there was no basis to proceed with the …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusSHRI MAHENDRAJI GOKULDAS DOSHI

Disposed Off

The High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court granted liberty to approach the Court. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment required a fixed formula for apportioning individual liability under Section …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusSHRIPAD GANESH PALSULE

Disposed Off

The High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court granted liberty to approach the Court. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment required a fixed formula for apportioning individual liability under Section …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusVILAS GOPALKRISHNA SHOUCHE

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a batch of review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court permitted such review of a judgment dated 17 October 2025. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the judgment left no clear formula for apportioning individual …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusVILAS GOPALKRISHNA SHOUCHE

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a batch of review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court permitted such review of a judgment dated 17 October 2025. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the judgment left no clear formula for apportioning individual …

RUPEE CO-OPERATTIVE BANK LTD.versusSUDHIR SHAM PADHYE

Disposed Off

The High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court granted liberty to approach the Court. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment required a fixed formula for apportioning individual liability under Section …

RUPEE CO-OPERATTIVE BANK LTD.versusSUDHIR SHAM PADHYE

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court granted liberty to approach the Court. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment required a fixed formula for apportioning individual liability under …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.,PUNE.versusSHRI SHIRISH VASANT BEKE

Disposed Off

The High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court granted liberty to approach the Court. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment required a fixed formula for apportioning individual liability under Section …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusMR. YESHWANT GANESH KAVADE

Disposed Off

The High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court granted liberty to approach the Court. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment required a fixed formula for apportioning individual liability under Section …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.,PUNE.versusSHRI SHIRISH VASANT BEKE

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court allowed them to seek review of the Court's October 17, 2025 judgment concerning liability under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. The petitioners argued …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusMR. YESHWANT GANESH KAVADE

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court allowed them to seek review of the Court's October 17, 2025 judgment concerning liability under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. The petitioners argued …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusGORE PRASHANT GHANSHYAM

Disposed Off

The High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court permitted such review. The petitioners argued that paragraph 68(vi) of the earlier judgment left no clear formula for apportioning individual liability under Section 88, and that mens …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusGORE PRASHANT GHANSHYAM

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court allowed them to seek review of the Court's October 17, 2025 judgment concerning liability under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. The petitioners argued …

RUPEE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusSANJIV DATTATRAY WAGH

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered multiple review petitions filed by Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited after the Supreme Court allowed them to seek review of the Court's October 17, 2025 judgment concerning liability under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. The petitioners argued …

LATESH H. GADA AND ANRversusTHE DEPUTY REGISTRAR CO OPERATIVE SOCIETIES AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Latesh H. Gada and an associate, were disqualified as members and managing committee members of a cooperative society for five years by the Deputy Registrar under the Maharashtra Co‑operative Societies Act, on the ground that they failed to place the 2023‑24 audit report and …

CHANDRABHAGA CO OP HSG SOC LTDversusDISTRICT DEPUTY REGISTRAR MUMBAI AND ORS

Partly Allowed

The petitioner, Chandrabhaga Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., filed a writ petition against the District Deputy Registrar, Mumbai City, seeking the return of a sanctioned plan that had been produced during the hearing. The petitioners argued that the proceedings had been remanded before the …

M/S. NILAY ENTERPRISEversusM/S. OMKAR PUBLICITY PROMOTIONS AND ANR

Allowed

The petition filed by M/s. Nilay Enterprise challenged the lower court's view that the respondent could invoke the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 for claims arising before the unit's registration under the Act. The High Court examined whether the respondent could …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER) AND ANR.versusSMT. MAINABAI RAOJI MAHALE (DECEASED) THROUGH HER LEGAL HEIRS SHRI. JAGGANATH RAOJI MAHALE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra, through its Special Land Acquisition Officer, had awarded compensation for a land acquisition. The Reference Court later enhanced that compensation, but the enhanced amount did not exceed four times the original award. The State relied on three Government Resolutions (dated …

HARSHAL DEVIDAS JADHAV ALIAS LAHANYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relating to offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999. The prosecution’s case rested mainly on a Test Identification Parade …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER)AND ANR.versusSHRI.LAXMAN R. BENDKULI(DECEASED)THR.LRS.RADHABAI M.BENDKULI(DECEASED)LRS.BHAGWAN L.BENDKULI and OR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra, represented by an Additional Government Pleader, relied on three Government Resolutions that set a policy for withdrawing first appeals when the compensation enhanced by the Reference Court does not exceed four times the amount awarded by the Special Land Acquisition …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusSHRI SHIVRAM HARI WAGH

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decree against Shabnoor Ayub Pathan, filing the appeal 358 days after the prescribed period. The High Court was petitioned to condone this delay and to address interim relief concerning the deposit of the decretal amount. The court, after considering the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusSHRI SHIVRAM HARI WAGH

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an appeal (ST) No.16466 of 2017 after a delay of 358 days, seeking condonation of the delay and compliance with procedural requirements. The appellant also filed two civil applications (Nos.1183 and 1184 of 2018) requesting interim relief, alleging that the entire …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHIR SOMA MAHADU TUNGAR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a first appeal (ST) No.16553 of 2017 against Shabnoor Ayub Pathan, accompanied by two civil applications (Nos.1189 and 1190 of 2018). The appellant sought condonation of a 358‑day delay in filing the appeal, and the court granted the condonation. The court also …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHIR SOMA MAHADU TUNGAR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decree and filed two civil applications before the Bombay High Court. The appeal was delayed by 358 days, and the court, after considering the reasons, condoned the delay. The court directed the appellant to file a paper book within one year of the order. In Civil …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI MAHADU DAGADU JADHAV AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a first appeal (ST) No.16560 of 2017 against Mahadu Dagadu Jadhav & Anr. The appeal was filed 358 days after the prescribed period. The appellant sought condonation of the delay and interim relief. The court, after hearing, condoned the delay, ordered the appellant to …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI MAHADU DAGADU JADHAV AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decree against Shabnoor Ayub Pathan, filing the appeal 358 days after the prescribed period. The High Court was asked to condone this delay and to consider an application for interim relief. The Court, after hearing counsel for the appellant, held that the delay …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI PUNDALIK HARI CHAUDHARI

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decree before the Bombay High Court, but the appeal was filed 358 days after the prescribed period. The Court was urged to condone this delay and to grant interim relief because the entire decretal amount had already been deposited with the reference court. The …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.versusSHRI PUNDALIK HARI CHAUDHARI

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decree and sought condonation of a 358‑day delay in filing the appeal. The High Court, after considering the delay, condoned it and admitted the appeal, directing the appellant to file a paper book within one year. In a related civil application, the appellant …

RAFIQUE A RAUF KAUCHALIversusNATHU RAMJI MALUSARE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought to amend his plaint to include a claim for removal of an alleged encroachment and possession of land identified in Survey No.15-2B, which the trial court had rejected on the ground of delay and alleged limitation. The High Court examined whether the limitation bar under Article …

ADITYA RAVINDRA PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered a bail application filed by Aditya Ravindra Pawar, who was arrested under FIR No.81 of 2026 for an alleged offence under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to the suicide of a 19‑year‑old girl. The prosecution alleged that Pawar had entered …

RAJU DANIEL SHINDEversusRAJENDRA AHIRE

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a retired teacher, filed a writ petition seeking the grant and disbursement of his pension and retirement benefits, including consideration of part‑time service, and also filed a contempt petition alleging non‑compliance with a prior court order. The respondents, representing the …

SHRI BHOLADASJI MANDIR ETCversusVISHWANATH SHANKAR VADNEKAR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court entertained writ petitions filed by Shri Bholadasji Mandir and others against Vishwanath Shankar Vadnekar and others. Both parties submitted consent terms dated 1 August 2026, signed by authorized representatives, trustees, and advocates, with some respondents appearing via …

SHRI BHOLADASJI MANDIR ETC.versusVISHWANATH SHANKAR VADNEKAR

Disposed Off

The petitioners and respondents filed writ petitions before the Bombay High Court. Both parties subsequently executed consent terms on 1 August 2026, which were signed by their authorized representatives, trustees, and advocates, and were recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding in Marathi. The …

PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR.versusIDEA CELLULAR LIMITED AND ORS

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a batch of interim applications filed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and other petitioners seeking the vacation of stays that had been granted in several writ petitions challenging the levy of property tax on telecom sites. The applications were filed under various …

PUNE MUNICIPA CORPORATION AND ANR.versusIDEA CELLULAR LIMITED AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court disposed of several interim applications filed by the Pune Municipal Corporation seeking vacation of stays granted in a group of writ petitions challenging the levy of property tax on telecom sites. The court ordered that the interim applications be dismissed and scheduled the writ …

PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ORS.versusRELIANCE INFRATEL LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court disposed of several interim applications filed by the Pune Municipal Corporation seeking vacation of stays granted in a group of writ petitions challenging the levy of property tax on telecom sites. The court ordered that the interim applications be dismissed and scheduled the writ …

AKRAM ASLAM KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Akram Aslam Khan, filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking release in a case involving offences under IPC Sections 393 and 34 and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. Although the prosecution alleged him to be a gang leader, the …

SEEMA VASANT GOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Seema Vasant Gole, was appointed as a Junior Clerk in a minority aided school but the Education Inspector refused to approve the appointment, citing a communication that barred approval of non‑teaching staff until a report on vacant posts was submitted. The petitioner challenged the …

MOTILAL OSWAL HOME FINANCE LTDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU D M AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, a secured creditor, sought relief through a writ petition. The Court had earlier issued directions on 3 August 2026 directing the handover of possession of the secured asset to the petitioner. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that these directions had been complied with …

YAMINI LAXMIKANT SHARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Yamini Laxmikant Sharma, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the dismissal of her discharge application (Exhibit-16) filed under Section 239 of the CrPC by the Metropolitan Magistrate and the subsequent confirmation of that dismissal by the Additional Sessions Judge. The …

M/S. KOYNA POWER LIMITEDversusMR. SUNIL BHIKAJI KANADE

Disposed Off

Koyna Power Ltd filed a suit seeking a temporary and perpetual injunction to restrain Sunil Bhikaji Kanade from disposing of a property situated in Village Chikhaloli, Thane. The Bombay City Civil Court held it lacked territorial jurisdiction because the immovable property lay outside its local …

SACHIN PRAKASHRAO ANDUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, convicted of murder under Section 302 r/w 34 of the IPC and Section 3(25) of the Arms Act, sought bail pending his appeal. The prosecution relied on two eye‑witnesses and an extra‑judicial confession, while the defence argued that the identification was delayed, the confession was …

SUMIT SUJON CHAUDRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, accused No.2 in FIR CR No. 0005/2023, sought quashing of the FIR and chargesheet filed under Sections 465, 468 and 471 read with Section 34 of the IPC for alleged forgery of rent receipts and illegal transfer of an electricity meter. The original complainant (respondent No.2) filed …

HARESH J DHARMANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Haresh J. Dharmani, filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order dated 26 May 2026 passed by a Judicial Magistrate in a criminal case (C.C. No.1349/SS/2018). The petitioner sought to withdraw the application filed under Exhibit-161 and to file a fresh application after …

BHAUSAHEB KASHINATH JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Bhausaheb Kashinath Jadhav filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition, stating that an alternate remedy existed to contest the impugned order. The Court considered whether the petition …

BALASAHEB MANOHAR VETALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Balasaheb Manohar Vetal, filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Pritesh K. Bohade, requested to withdraw the petition, stating that an alternate remedy was available to contest the …

SUKHDEO EKNATH NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sukhdeo Eknath Nikam, filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. Subsequently, the petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition, stating that an alternate remedy was available to contest the order. The Court considered whether the …

ABDUL HALIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Abdul Halim Shaikh, who presented himself as a Maulana and Ayurvedic Ph.D., was accused by a 37‑year‑old woman of fraudulently extracting Rs.5 lakh by promising remedies for black magic and subsequently sexually assaulting her. The victim alleged repeated inappropriate touching, intimidation, and …

ASHISH RAJversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mr. Ashish Raj, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application before the trial court on new grounds. The Court granted the leave and liberty to …

SUBHASH MESU SANSAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Subhash Mesu Sansare, filed an interim application seeking restoration of his anticipatory bail application (No. 1335 of 2022) after it had been dismissed for want of prosecution on 20 September 2025. The court examined the merits of the interim application and, finding no sufficient …

LAXMAN KANHU KOLHEversusTHAKSEN SITARAM KOLHE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Laxman Kanhu Kolhe, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. During proceedings, the petitioner's counsel informed the court that he had no instructions to continue prosecuting the petition. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ petition for want of prosecution. The …

SURA KRISHNAKUMARI REDDYversusDEWAN HOUSING FINANCE CO LTD

Dismissed

The petitioner, a widow and co‑borrower, sought relief from the High Court to prevent the respondent bank from taking physical possession of her property after the loan taken by her deceased husband was classified as a non‑performing asset. The court initially deferred possession pending a payment …

WE WORK INDIA MANAGEMENT LIMITED AND ANRversusKGA INVESTMENT AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioners, WeWork India Management Ltd., challenged a revision order of the Small Causes Court that directed the respondent, KGA Investments, to deposit arrears of licence fees for Licensed Area‑2 amounting to Rs 7.14 crore. The dispute arose from a leave‑and‑license agreement where a security …

VINOD MANOHAR DIVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Vinod Manohar Dive filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant was represented by Mr. Nikhil G. Hire, assisted by Bilal Ansari and Pratik Pawar. During the hearing, Mr. Hire sought to withdraw the anticipatory bail application on behalf of the petitioner. …

IRFAN BASU SHEIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Irfan Basu Sheikh, an Ola driver, who was alleged to have participated in a conspiracy, unlawful assembly with deadly weapons, and assault on police officers during a …

THE BUSINESS CO OP BANK LTD AND ANRversusVIRENDRA VIJAY DANI

Partly Allowed

The Business Co-operative Bank dismissed Senior Executive Virendra Vijay Dani for refusing to obey a transfer order and alleged misconduct, without conducting a disciplinary enquiry. Dani challenged the dismissal before the Labour Court, which set aside the termination and ordered reinstatement …

RAMESH SITARAM SONI AND ANRversusSHANTIDEVI SHYAMLAL YADAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought a stay of execution of a decree in Special Civil Suit No. 521 of 2014, arguing that the trial court had not decided certain issues raised by the judgment debtors, specifically the nature of possession and the defence of ownership. The Civil Judge, Belapur, rejected the …

DIPAK MOHAN PHADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Dipak Mohan Phad, a junior clerk in Panvel Court, was arrested for allegedly accepting a bogus court‑fee challan of Rs 18,750 to obtain an heirship certificate, leading to charges of cheating, forgery and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution contended that Phad …

MOHAMMAD AZEEM AALAMGEERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mohammad Azeem Aalamgeer, was charged under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly killing his friend by striking him with a stone after a drunken quarrel. The prosecution's case relied on a single eyewitness, a brick kiln worker, who claimed to have seen the …

GANESH @ SNEHAL SHIVSAMB BACHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, accused No.2 in an NDNDPS case, sought bail after being arrested as a pillion rider on a scooter from which MD and ganja were seized from accused No.1. The prosecution relied on the applicant's confiscated phone and WhatsApp chats to invoke the presumption of complicity under Section …

TULSHIRAM @ TULSHI BABA BUDHA SONAWANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tushiram @ Tulshi Baba Budha Sonawane, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing counsel for both parties, the court expressed its disinclination to entertain the application. The applicant’s counsel successfully persuaded the court to permit withdrawal of …

KUNAL VINOD SAUDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Kunal Vinod Saude, aged 21, sought enlargement of bail in a case (C.R. No. 450/2025) concerning the death of a young man on 7 October 2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, along with three co‑accused, was involved in offences punishable under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the …

MR. SHAILESH S/O. NIHALA SINGHversusMR. RATNESH S/O. NIHALA SINGH

Disposed Off

The plaintiff, Ratnesh, sued his brother Shailesh for an injunction restraining the latter from changing the lock on a common passage, alleging obstruction of his access to his portion of a jointly occupied bungalow. Shailesh filed a notice of motion under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil …

TUSHIRAM@TULSHI BABA BUDHA SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tulshiram Sonawane, filed Bail Application No. 3157 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, represented by Advocate Mr. Rupesh A. Jaiswal. The State, represented by Ms. Sukanta A. Karmakar, opposed the bail. The Court noted that an earlier bail application (No. 3140 of 2026) concerning …

HEENA QASIM PHOPLUNKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Heena Qasim Phoplunkar and others, filed an interim application in a writ petition challenging a decision of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The MPSC subsequently issued a recommendation in favour of the petitioners, and the State Government issued an order on 14 …

SHANTARAM SADABA WAGHMAREversusTHE PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION THRU ENGINEER

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a lessee of a property under 999‑year lease deeds dated 1986 and 2003, challenged a notice issued under Section 53(1)(a) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 that demanded demolition of a compound wall and removal of alleged encroachment. The petitioner sought …

AMOL LAXMAN SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed by Amol Laxman Shinde under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He was charged under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 5 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of …

RAJ MOHAN SHETTYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Raj Mohan Shetty, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court initially expressed a disinclination to grant bail. Counsel for the applicant, Mr. Sagar Joshi, requested time to take further instructions and indicated an intention to withdraw the application while …

TULSI YOGESH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Tulsi Yogesh Shinde, a 24‑year‑old mother of a 16‑month‑old child, who was accused as Accused No.10 in a case involving the assault and subsequent death of a victim by members of the Pawar and Shinde families. The prosecution relied on eyewitness …

SANKET RAMESH SHELKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sanket Ramesh Shelke, filed a criminal appeal under the Stamp Act 98 days after the prescribed period and moved an interim application seeking condonation of the delay. The State of Maharashtra, represented by Ms S.D. Shinde, waived notice. The court examined the application and, …

GANESH MAHABAL VAITYversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a suspension order dated 12 August 2026, issued by the Commissioner of Police under Rules 238 and 239 of the Public Amusement Rules, 1999, which barred them from operating an orchestra for 30 days starting 15 August 2026. They had filed statutory appeals against the …

JITENDRA NANDLAL VAITYversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a suspension order of their orchestra licence issued under Rules 238 and 239 of the Public Amusement Rules, 1999, which barred them from operating for 30 days starting 15 August 2026. They had filed statutory appeals against the suspension, but the appellate authority had …

RAVISH GANGADHAR SHETTYversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged a suspension order dated 12 August 2026, issued by the Commissioner of Police under Rules 238 and 239 of the Public Amusement Rules, 1999, which barred them from operating an orchestra for 30 days starting 15 August 2026. They had filed statutory appeals against the …

M/S. ORGO PHARM CHEMICALSversusPARAMED PRIVATE LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

M/s. Orgo Pharm Chemicals appealed the acquittal of Paramed Private Ltd. and Mr. M.R. Tiwari by the Metropolitan Magistrate, Bandra, in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant argued that the respondents could not be traced and that a communication sent to them was …

MANOHAR CHOTTELAL SHARMAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

Manohar Chottelal Sharma filed an interim application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal No.1186 of 2025, which had been dismissed by the High Court for want of prosecution. The Court examined whether the dismissal could be recalled and whether costs could be imposed as a condition for …

DR. (MRS.) RASHMI SANGHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two criminal applications filed under Section 482 of the CrPC by Dr. Rashmi Sanghi and Dr. Gopal Kabra seeking quashing of defamation complaints (Criminal Complaint Nos. 521/SS/2015 and 522/SS/2015) filed by the Crop Care Federation of India Limited. The complaints alleged …

DR SHRI GOPAL KABRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two criminal applications filed under Section 482 of the CrPC by Dr. Rashmi Sanghi and Dr. Gopal Kabra seeking quash of defamation complaints (Section 500 IPC) filed by the Crop Care Federation of India Limited. The complaints arose from statements made by the doctors on a …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD.versusVILLA NOVA BARRETTO AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. filed an appeal before the High Court of Bombay against Villa Nova Barretto and another. During the proceedings, the appellant instructed its counsel to withdraw the appeal. The Court accepted the request and disposed of the appeal as withdrawn. The order also …

MIG BANDRA REALTORS AND BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusAKSHAY PASARKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mig Bandra Realtors and Builders Private Limited filed a second appeal against Akshay Pasarkar and others. The appellant, through counsel, sought leave to withdraw the appeal, citing a settlement between the parties. The Court granted the request, disposing of the second appeal as withdrawn. …

M/S MIG BANDRA REALTORS AND BUILDERS PVT. LTDversusAKSHAY PASARKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mig Bandra Realtors and Builders Private Limited filed a second appeal against Akshay Pasarkar and others. The appellant, through counsel, sought leave to withdraw the appeal, citing a settlement between the parties. The Court granted the request, disposing of the second appeal as withdrawn. …

RAJU DANIEL SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHRASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a retired teacher, filed a writ petition seeking the grant and disbursement of his pension and retirement benefits, including consideration of part‑time service, and also filed a contempt petition alleging non‑compliance with a prior court order. The respondents, representing the …

THE BARODA RAYON CORPORATIONversusTHERMAX LTD

Dismissed

The Baroda Rayon Corporation Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging a City Civil Court order that dismissed its notice of motion seeking dismissal of a commercial suit on the ground of lack of territorial jurisdiction. The suit, instituted in 1999, concerned recovery of Rs. 1,70,81,436 from Thermax …

SOMNATH RAMCHANDRA KONDALKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Somnath Ramchandra Kondalker, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel initially sought to keep the matter pending to obtain further instructions and later requested to withdraw the application while seeking leave and liberty to approach the court …

Atul Ramkru GatneversusThe State of Maharashtra Through Principal Secretary

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Atul Ramkru Gatne, filed a writ petition challenging the acquisition of his private land for a highway improvement work order dated 31 October 2024. The State of Maharashtra, represented by its Additional Government Pleader, argued that the petitioner was in the same position as …

YOGESH SHARAD KADAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC (and the analogous provision in the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita) filed by Yogesh Sharad Kadam, the managing director of Season Worlds, who was charged with cheating offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 read …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …

VILAS TRANSPORT COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITEDversusUNION OF INDIA

Disposed Off

The Court noted a 321‑day delay in filing the interim application and, after condoning the delay, allowed the application. Consequently, the writ petition was restored to its original file and the conditional order dated 23‑01‑2023 was set aside. The petitioner’s counsel asserted that all office …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND ANR.versusSHRI. NIVRUTTI NATHU SIRSATH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sayali Deepak, filed an appeal that was delayed, seeking condonation of the delay and ad‑interim relief concerning a decretal amount with interest that had been deposited and partially withdrawn by claimants. The court considered the appellant’s reasons for the delay and, finding them …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND ANR.versusSHRI. NIVRUTTI NATHU SIRSATH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sayali Deepak, filed an appeal that was delayed, seeking condonation of the delay and ad‑interim relief concerning a decretal amount with interest that had been deposited and partially withdrawn by claimants. The court considered the appellant’s reasons for the delay and, finding them …

JAI SHANKAR SHIRVASTAVAversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LT D AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAI SHANKAR SHRIVASTAVversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …

JAGMOHAN GARGversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAI SHANKAR SHRIVASTAVAversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAI SHANKAR SHRIVASTAVAversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAI SHANKAR SHRIVASTAVAversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAI SHANKAR SHRIVASTAVAversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions filed by directors and other individuals (applicants) seeking a stay of criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section …

JAI SHANKAR SHRIVASTAVAversusNATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a series of applications and writ petitions seeking to stay criminal prosecutions under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors of Mohan India Private Ltd, on the ground that an interim moratorium under Section 96 of the …