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Judgments of 2026

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SAGAR RAJENDRA BIRE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicants, Sagar Rajendra Bire and another, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The State of Maharashtra, through its learned assistant public prosecutor, pointed out that the application failed to disclose certain antecedent offences, namely cases 6051/2014, …

AKASH ULHAS KEDAREversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a resident of Nashik, challenged a No Objection Certificate issued to Kalyan Enterprises for setting up a high explosive storage facility within 700 metres of Borivali village, alleging a hazard to his village. The Court observed that the petitioner is not a resident of Borivali and …

NACHIKET S. MOREversusN.A. SUBRAMANIAN AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nachiket S. More, filed an interim application seeking to implead a proposed respondent (the Developer) in the ongoing first appeal and a related suit for specific performance. The respondents argued that the Developer, though served, had not entered appearance and that no further …

HARDIK GIRISH GALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The applicant, Hardik Girish Gala, filed an application under Section 227 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking discharge from charges under Sections 353 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code arising from an alleged assault on a bus driver in 2016. The trial court had dismissed the discharge …

SUNIL RAMCHAND ACHHPALversusTHE TEHSILDAR, THROUGH STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant had deposited Rs. 1,09,798 with the High Court in 2016 as security for an order that barred coercive steps against him based on a notice dated 30 July 2016. The civil application in which that order was passed was later disposed of in December 2018, with the court holding that …

POPAT GANPAT DHUMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Popat Ganpat Dhumal, filed a writ petition challenging certain aspects of his conviction. During the hearing, counsel informed the court that the petitioner had already been released after completing his entire sentence. The court noted that, with the petitioner no longer in custody, …

DO PINT MARKETING SERVICES PVT.LTD.versusBAJAJ FINANCE LTD.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard an interim application in Arbitration Appeal No. 37 of 2025 between Do Pint Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd. (appellant) and Bajaj Finance Ltd. (respondent). The parties reached a settlement whereby the appellant will pay Rs.1,75,000 by 25 August 2026 and the remaining …

SAGAR DATTATRAY PATANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar Dattatray Patange, accused No.2 in a case involving multiple IPC offences and sections of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, has been in judicial custody since 18 February 2021 without any charge being framed. The applicant sought regular bail, arguing that the …

SHOBHA SURESH DAGALEversusAbhijit Goel

Disposed Off

Satish Ramchandra Sangar filed a contempt petition against the Municipal Commissioner and the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The court observed that the order had been substantially complied with, but noted a dispute regarding the amount of gratuity …

SOPAN RAMCHANDRA KAJALE AND ANRversusVANITA SOPAN KAJALE AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner challenged a 15 December 2021 order of the Judicial Magistrate First Class granting house‑rent and maintenance to his wife and daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and a subsequent appellate confirmation. He argued that the affidavit required by the …

DIPAKBHAI PREMABHAI PATELversusPUNYA SALILA SRIVASTAVA, IAS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Dipakbhai Patel and another, filed a contempt petition alleging that the respondents, including IAS officer Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava and others, had willfully disobeyed a Bombay High Court judgment dated 29 September 2025 in Writ Petition No. 11565 of 2025. The respondents had …

SHRI. ARVIND H. PATEL AND ANR.versusM/S. JAYESH BUILDERS AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Shri Arvind H. Patel and another, filed First Appeals No. 26, 27, 28 and 29 of 2018 against M/s. Jayesh Builders and another in the Bombay High Court. The appellants' counsel sought leave to withdraw all the appeals, stating that the disputes had been settled between the parties. The …

SHRI. MOHAN G. PHADKE AND ANR.versusM/S. JAYESH BUILDERS AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Shri Arvind H. Patel and another, filed First Appeals No. 26, 27, 28 and 29 of 2018 against M/s. Jayesh Builders and another in the Bombay High Court. The appellants' counsel sought leave to withdraw all the appeals, stating that the disputes had been settled between the parties. The …

MILIND MADHUKAR MALSHE AND ANR.versusM/S. JAYESH BUILDERS AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Shri Arvind H. Patel and another, filed First Appeals No. 26, 27, 28 and 29 of 2018 against M/s. Jayesh Builders and another in the Bombay High Court. The appellants' counsel sought leave to withdraw all the appeals, stating that the disputes had been settled between the parties. The …

LAXMIBAI BABU CHAVANversusM/S. JAYESH BUILDERS AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Shri Arvind H. Patel and another, filed First Appeals No. 26, 27, 28 and 29 of 2018 against M/s. Jayesh Builders and another in the Bombay High Court. The appellants' counsel sought leave to withdraw all the appeals, stating that the disputes had been settled between the parties. The …

MUKESH DAULAT GANGURDEversusVILAS DIGAMBAR PAGAR AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant Mukesh D. Gangurde filed an appeal under Section 14A of the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act challenging an order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Nashik, which granted anticipatory bail to the respondent Vilas D. Pagar. The appellant argued that the Sessions Court ignored the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHRI NANA SHRAVAN KADALI and ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The State of Maharashtra appealed a determination of the Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO) concerning compensation awarded to the respondents. The appellate court noted that the difference between the amount awarded by the SLAO and the amount awarded by the Reference Court was less than four …

NITIN BALASAHEB RAHATALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nitin Balasaheb Rahatal, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail for offences under sections 302, 326, 324, 323, 427, 504, 143, 147, 148 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code. During the pendency of this application, Accused No.1 was released on bail …

GANESH CHINNAPA PATIL (PATEL)versusTHE MUNICIAPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI

Dismissed

The appellant, Ganesh Chinnapa Patil, filed a first appeal against the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai but failed to appear before the court on multiple occasions. The court noted that the appellant was not present on the previous occasion and again on the current date, indicating a lack of …

RAJESH SURYA PRASAD PARMARversusSHRI ABHAY SHAH AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rajesh Surya Prasad Parmar, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking leave to withdraw the proceedings. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Avinash D. Kango, submitted a letter, on the appellant's instructions, requesting withdrawal of the appeal. The court recorded the …

SOPAN RAMCHANDRA KAJALEversusVANITA SOPAN KAJALE AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Sopan Ramchandra Kajale, challenged a 15 December 2021 order of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Chandwad, which directed payment of house rent and maintenance to his wife and daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and a subsequent order …

SUNNY RAJKUMAR SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Sunny Rajkumar Singh filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Aditya Singh, sought permission to withdraw the bail application and obtain liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court, invoking the principle of parity. …

SACHIN GORAKSHANATH KOKANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a Junior College Teacher appointed by a private college, sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 directing the Deputy Director of Education to decide a proposal dated 27 November 2025 for his transfer from a non‑aided to a fully‑aided establishment. The petitioner argued that the …

KOMAL SUNIL MORE @ KORIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Komal Sunil More, was convicted by a Special Judge in Pune for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, receiving a ten‑year rigorous imprisonment for the principal charge and lesser terms for other offences. She filed an interim application …

MR.PRAMOD KRUSHNAT MOHITEversusMR.LAXMAN BABURAO CHAVAN AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, Mr. Pramod Krushnat Mohite, failed to appear before the High Court of Bombay for the first appeal (ST) No. 12769 of 2018. The court noted that the appellant had previously sought a time extension but subsequently showed no desire to prosecute the appeal. The central issue was whether …

MANISH NANDLAL TARDEJAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Dr. Manish Nandlal Tardeja, filed a criminal writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. Through counsel Mr. Prashant Bothre, the petitioner sought leave of the court to withdraw the petition. The respondent State of Maharashtra, represented by Ms. Veera Shinde, opposed the …

SANDEEP TODIversusNEHA SITARAM AGARWAL AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard multiple writ and contempt petitions filed by Vaishali Anil Tikam and others against Mrs. Neha Sitaram Agarwal and related respondents. The learned counsel for the respondent-wife submitted that the petitions had become infructuous because the Apex Court had already …

SANDEEP TODIversusNEHA SITARAM AGARWAL

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard multiple writ and contempt petitions filed by Vaishali Anil Tikam and others against Mrs. Neha Sitaram Agarwal and related respondents. The learned counsel for the respondent-wife submitted that the petitions had become infructuous because the Apex Court had already …

RENUKA RAMCHANDRA GHONGE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, ten BAMS doctors appointed on contractual basis to Group‑A and Group‑B medical officer posts in rural PHCs of Nashik, sought regularisation of their services under Article 226 of the Constitution, invoking a 1981 government resolution reserving 33% of PHC posts for BAMS doctors. The …

NITIN RAMESH KOTKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nitin Ramesh Kotkar, was charged under Sections 406, 420, 465, 468, 471, 474 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly cheating an informant by promising a flat and other benefits, obtaining Rs 1.80 crore through false biometric registration and fabricated documents, and failing …

SHARAD GUNAJI PAWARAversusRUMIT CHEMSYNTH PVT.LTD. AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Sharad Gunaji Pawara, filed an appeal against Rumit Chemsynth Pvt. Ltd. and another respondent. No counsel appeared for the appellant. The appeal was listed for dismissal and was ultimately dismissed for non-prosecution. Consequently, there were no pending applications to consider, …

GANESH VISHRAM PATILversusRUMIT CHEMSYNTH PVT.LTD. AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Ganesh Vishram Patil filed a first appeal before the High Court of Bombay against Rumit Chemsynth Pvt. Ltd. and another respondent. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellant. The appeal was listed under the caption for dismissal. The Court dismissed the appeal for non‑prosecution. Consequently, …

RAMESH GANPAT PAWARAversusRUMIT CHEMSYNTH PVT.LTD. AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ramesh Ganpat Pawara, filed a first appeal against Rumit Chemsynth Pvt. Ltd. and another respondent. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellant. The appeal was listed under the caption for dismissal. The Court dismissed the appeal for non‑prosecution. Consequently, any pending …

Megha Sandeep Kanjoje Alias Megha Sudhakar ManeversusSandeep Pyarelal Kanoje

Allowed

The wife (applicant) filed two miscellaneous civil applications seeking transfer of her pending divorce petition and a domestic violence (D.V.) proceeding from courts in Mumbai to the Family Court in Pune, citing her relocation to Pune with her six‑year‑old daughter. The applicant highlighted an …

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR PUNE MAHANAGAR PARIVAHAN LTDversusMANOHAR UDAYBHAN SIRSAT

Rejected

The Managing Director of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Ltd filed a writ petition challenging the Industrial Court's order that reinstated the respondent, Manohar Udaybhan Sirsat, with continuity but without back wages. The Labour Court had earlier found the inquiry into the respondent's dismissal fair on …

SONU ANANTA JADHAV @ RAJversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Special Judge convicted Sonu Ananta Jadhav and co‑accused under IPC §§ 394, 506(2) read with § 34 and MCOC Act §§ 3(1)(ii), 3(2), 3(4), sentencing Jadhav to five years rigorous imprisonment on each count and a two‑year simple imprisonment, together with a total fine of Rs 15,30,000. Jadhav has …

VIMAL SUBHASH SATHEversusTHE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER PUNE AND ORS

Disposed Off

Vimal Subhash Sathe filed a writ petition seeking deletion of reservation entries in the 7/12 revenue extract for his land at Gat No.30, Village Nere, Pune, which were recorded for the Kasarsai Ujawa Kalwa irrigation project. The petitioner argued that the land was never actually acquired, citing a …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSMT. GIRIJABAI VALU RANMAL

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed against the legal heirs of the deceased Girjabai Valu Ranmal concerning a land acquisition matter. The dispute involved a modest sum of Rs.5,999. The High Court examined whether the appeal was maintainable given …

AMIT HANUMANT JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed by Amit Hanumant Jadhav and Vyanktesh Jeevan Chandekar, who were accused in FIR No. 118 of 2025 for alleged diversion of proprietary "TWAT Catalyst Technology" of Priyaanjas OPC Pvt. Ltd. The offences alleged were under Sections 3(5) and …

VYANKTESH JEEVAN CHANDEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed by Amit Hanumant Jadhav and Vyanktesh Jeevan Chandekar, who were accused in FIR No. 118 of 2025 for alleged diversion of proprietary "TWAT Catalyst Technology" of Priyaanjas OPC Pvt. Ltd. The offences alleged were under Sections 3(5) and …

VIVEK@VICKY RAJESH KHARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Vivek Rajesh Kharade, accused (Accused No. 7) in a Special MCOCA case for allegedly brandishing and firing a pistol in a public place on 20 June 2024. The applicant argued that …

VILAS DAYARAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

Vilas Dayaram Patil filed a writ petition seeking multiple reliefs, including quashing an order dated 8 June 2026, mandamus for appointment as Supervisor (Education), and stays on the said order. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition while …

MR. MAHENDRA JAGGANATH TAREversusHON. VICE PRESIDENT OF MHADA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mahendra Jagganath Tare filed a writ petition (No. 3324 of 2024) against the Vice President of MHADA and other respondents seeking relief. An interim application was filed seeking a specific relief under prayer clause (a). The High Court examined whether the interim relief should be granted and …

RAJESH VASANT KINIversusTHE EDUCATION OFFICER (SECONDARY) AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajesh Vasant Kini, an assistant teacher at Anant Janardhan Vartak Junior College, challenged two seniority lists dated 18 November 2024 and 6 November 2025, alleging they were prepared in violation of Rule 12 of the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) …

GIRIJABAI WALU RANMALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants, a group of landowners, appealed against the State of Maharashtra challenging the Reference Court's failure to direct interest under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 on amounts awarded under Sections 23(1A) and 23(2). The High Court noted that while interest was directed …

BHIKA PUNJA MALI (DECD.) BY LRS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants, a group of landowners, appealed against the State of Maharashtra challenging the Reference Court's failure to direct interest under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 on amounts awarded under Sections 23(1A) and 23(2). The High Court noted that while interest was directed …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusBALU GOVIND BUTTE

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra, through the Special Land Acquisition Officer, appealed against Balu Govind Butte concerning a land acquisition matter involving a sum of Rs.1,06,000. The appellant sought relief, but the Court observed that the quantum of the dispute was modest. Consequently, the Court …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusVISHNU M. ZAPADE

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decision involving a sum of Rs.1,00,149 against Vishnu Maruti Zapade. The Court found that the amount in dispute was too small to warrant a full appeal and dismissed the appeal on the ground of quantum. The Court directed the Registry to accept the respondent's …

Abdul Halim ShaikhversusState of Mahrashtra through Baramati City Police Station

Disposed Off

Abdul Halim Shaikh filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant, through counsel Mr. Parvej Nadaf (VC) and Advocate Afroz Mulla, sought leave to withdraw the application. The respondent, represented by Mr. M.G. Patil, opposed the …

RISHABH ANIL DWIVEDI AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Rishabh Anil Dwivedi and Anil Kamlashankar Dwivedi, filed a writ petition seeking quash of FIR No.338/2026 registered at Hinjewadi Police Station for alleged offences under Sections 85, 115(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR stemmed from allegations that the …

SATISH VITTHAL BAGULversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Crime No. 351 of 2026, which alleges assault, outrage of modesty, and attempted homicide under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleges that on 10 April 2026 the …

THE STATE OF MAHRASHTRAversusKANA BHURYA GAVAND AND OTHRS

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra appealed against Kana Bhurya Gavand and others concerning a dispute involving a bank guarantee, with the amount in controversy being Rs.1,57,494. The High Court examined whether the appeal was maintainable given the modest quantum. It held that the appeal could not be …

ISMAIL MATLUF KURESHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard a bail application filed by Ismail Matluf Kureshi. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh one before the trial court due to a change in circumstances. The court considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted. …

JAYANT GOVIND CHANDORKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Dr. Jayant Govind Chandorkar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Crime No. 118 of 2025, filed under Sections 3(5) and 316(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 43(b), 43(j), 66 and 72 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for allegedly diverting the ‘TWAT Catalyst …

MR. MAHENDRA JAGGANATH TAREversusHON. VICE PRESIDENT OF MHADA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mahendra Jagganath Tare filed a writ petition (No. 3324 of 2024) against the Vice President of MHADA and other respondents seeking relief. An interim application was filed seeking a specific relief under prayer clause (a). The High Court examined whether the interim relief should be granted and …

ABHISHEK MUNNA VISHWAKARMA ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners were charged under Sections 69, 75, 115(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged non‑consensual sexual intercourse, threats and assault against Respondent No.2. The victim filed an FIR (C.R. No.794/2025) but later entered into an amicable settlement, …

SHARAD GOVIND SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sharad Govind Sawant, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud under Sections 318(4), 316(2) and 351(2) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

SUPDU TULSHIRAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Supdu Tulshiram Patil appealed against the State of Maharashtra challenging the Reference Court's failure to award interest under Section 28 on the compensation awarded under Sections 23(1A) and 23(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The High Court noted that a similar issue had arisen in Ambadas …

SANDIPAN SUBIRKUMAR CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 26 of 2010 and related charge‑sheet for offences under IPC and the IT Act. The FIR arose from a civil dispute between the petitioner (former …

CHANDAN PRABHAKAR BHAGATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Chandan Prabhakar Bhagat, filed a writ petition seeking compensation from the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that, following a statement recorded on 30 April 2026, the Government had paid Rs. 1,00,000 as compensation, which was transferred to the …

SACHIN SUBHASH GHULE AND ANRversusTHE STAE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil Tikam, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (Crime No. 40 of 2026) involving alleged fraud and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and co‑accused forged documents to sell a property of a first …

SHAILESH MANOHAR JHIRADKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shailesh Manohar Jhiradkar, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra. After hearing, the Court was not inclined to grant bail, and the applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the application and obtain liberty to file a fresh …

ROHIT KISHOR NIKALJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rohit Kishor Nikalje, filed a bail application in connection with FIR No. 76/2018 alleging offences under Section 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC, Section 4(25) of the Arms Act and Section 37(1) read with Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Vivek …

SHREEKANT RAMCHANDRA CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shreekant Ramchandra Chavan, filed an interim application seeking recall of a bailable warrant issued against him on 14 July 2026. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, opposed the application. The High Court, after considering the submissions of counsel for both parties, ordered …

SWAPNA PANDIT THAKURversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR ITS SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Swapna Pandit Thakur, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. Counsel for the petitioner argued that the matter should be heard before the Division Bench at Aurangabad and therefore requested permission to withdraw the petition with liberty to file a fresh …

SUNILKUMAR R GAHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Sunilkumar Rameshwar Gathe filed a writ petition seeking a validity certificate confirming his belonging to the ‘Thakur’ Scheduled Tribe. The petitioner relied on a previously validated caste certificate issued to his son, Suyash Sunil Gathe, and submitted a genealogy verified by the Vigilance Cell …

C. R. JAIN AND CO.versusUNION OF INDIA THROUGH MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, a former stock broker, challenged SEBI's demand for registration fees and the subsequent recovery of Rs.38.63 lakh by the Delhi Stock Exchange. He filed Appeal No. 298 of 2019 before the Securities Appellate Tribunal, which was disposed of together with five other appeals on the …

AAKASH RAJ PUROHITversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mr. Aakash Raj Purohit, sought bail in a criminal case (Sessions Case No.256 of 2021) involving multiple offences under the IPC, Maharashtra Police Act, Epidemic Diseases Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Although he had earlier been granted anticipatory bail, a …

SURESH M. CHHATWANIversusUMESH DINESH SHAH AND ANR.

Dismissed

The appellant, Suresh M. Chhatwani, appealed against the Metropolitan Magistrate's order acquitting Umesh Dinesh Shah (Respondent No.1) of an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed in the Bombay High Court. The record showed that the appellant was not …

VIJAY BHUPAL PATILversusSANDHYA VIJAY PATIL (NEE MS. SANDHYA NAIR)

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the proceedings of P.E. No. 111/2021, which was instituted by the respondent under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the Section 125 proceeding had been withdrawn, attaching copies of the …

SHRI. SURYAKANT RAVJI SHAH AND ANRversusSHRI. GAUTAM RAMCHANDRA DESAI AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners sought relief against the Minister’s orders cancelling mutation entries and setting aside a sale of Mahar Watan land that had been transferred without the Collector’s prior sanction. The dispute centered on whether the 2002 amendment inserting Section 5(4) into the Bombay Inferior …

MR. SANDEEP TODIversusMRS. NEHA TODI

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard three family court appeals filed by husband Sandeep Todi against wife Neha Todi. No counsel appeared for the appellant. The court considered a Supreme Court judgment dated 07‑04‑2026, which, under Article 142 of the Constitution, dissolved the marriage, quashed all …

MANIK TUKARAM DUDHANEversusKALAKRUTI CREATIONS THR PRO. USHA D HALDE

Dismissed

Manik Tukaram Dudhane filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of Dusane and Kalakruti Creations. The petition was heard on 6 August 2026 before Justice Arun R. Pedneker. Counsel for the petitioner submitted that there was nothing left for adjudication, essentially …

MAYA RAJU PATELversusGEETA GAJANAN WAKADE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Maya Raju Patel, filed an appeal and sought condonation of a five‑day delay in filing the appeal. An interim application was filed before the High Court of Bombay requesting the court to excuse the delay. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Ramesh D. Kamble, submitted that the respondents …

MR. SANDEEP TODIversusMRS. NEHA SITARAM AGARWAL

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard multiple writ and contempt petitions filed by Vaishali Anil Tikam and others against Mrs. Neha Sitaram Agarwal and related respondents. The learned counsel for the respondent-wife submitted that the petitions had become infructuous because the Apex Court had already …

PINTU @ LAXMAN SARJERAO LONDHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioner, Pintu @ Laxman Sarjerao Londhe, filed a criminal writ petition seeking remission earned from 8 February 2015, contending that under a 13 November 2018 notification he should have been re‑entered into the Remission Book on 9 February 2015 after completing six years from his surrender …

MR. NARESH ISHWAR TRIMUKHEversusTHE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI

Disposed Off

The appellant, Mr. Naresh Ishwar Trimukhe, appealed against an order of the Trial Court that rejected his application for injunctive relief against the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai for enforcing a notice under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1988. The High Court had …

MOHD. SAHIL MOHD. KALIM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Mohd. Sahil Mohd. Kalim Shaikh and Mohd. Sherali Zaheer Ul Haq@Jahiruddin Shaikh in a murder case (C.R. No.680 of 2024) where the deceased Arvind Vaishya was stabbed. The prosecution relied on an informant’s statements under Section 180 of the …

ASHOK BAPU CHAVAN AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Crime No. 138 of 2025 for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and co‑accused had obtained the first informant's property using forged …

ASHOK SHRIPATI THULE AND OTHERSversusSHYAM JAYARAM MOKASHI

Disposed Off

The original suit (Civil Suit No. 55 of 1989) was dismissed by the trial court on 19 April 2012. The defendant appealed (Appeal No. 718 of 2012) which was dismissed on 30 November 2021. A review application (Civil Review Application No. 8 of 2022) was filed and the appellate court, on 4 October …

SHRI RAMMURTI R. YADAVversusTHE TRUSTEE DURGA EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a retired assistant teacher, sought pension benefits but faced objections that he was overage at appointment and lacked requisite qualifications. The State Government order dated 09.05.2019 granted age relaxation, removing the overage objection. A prior judgment of this Court in Writ …

HARIPRASAD GANPAT BARAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHA. THR. GP AND ORS

Disposed Off

Hariprasad Ganpat Barai filed an interim application in Writ Petition No. 7827 of 2023 before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant, through counsel Ashish Dubey and Gayatri Gupta, sought the court's permission to withdraw the interim application while retaining the liberty to pursue appropriate …

SANDEEP KHEMRAJ TODIversusNEHA SANDEEP TODI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay considered three family court appeals filed by the husband, Sandeep Todi, seeking relief in matrimonial proceedings. The court noted that the Supreme Court, exercising its power under Article 142 of the Constitution, had already dissolved the marriage, settled custody, …

BONIFACE OKANA AFOversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Boniface Okana Afo, was arrested in connection with a seizure of 4,970 MDMA tablets imported from the Netherlands and alleged involvement in a drug‑trafficking conspiracy. The prosecution relied on the applicant’s statement under Section 67 of the NDPS Act, a mobile SIM linked to the …

SANDEEP KHEMRAJ TODIversusNEHA SANDEEP TODI

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard three family court appeals filed by husband Sandeep Todi against wife Neha Todi. No counsel appeared for the appellant. The court considered a Supreme Court judgment dated 07‑04‑2026, which, under Article 142 of the Constitution, dissolved the marriage, quashed all …

DEEPAK ROHIDAS LOHKAREversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Deepak Rohidas Lohkare, challenged a detention order dated 01/09/2025 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Pune under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. The order was based on alleged bootlegging activities and two in‑camera statements …

AZIZ MOHD. ISMAIL SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Aziz Mohd. Ismail Shaikh, who is alleged to be the step‑father of an 11‑year‑old girl and accused of penetrative sexual assault under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The applicant …

ARSHID RASHID QURESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard bail application No. 4757 of 2025 filed by Arshid Rashid Qureshi. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail application after one year if the trial remained pending. The court examined whether it …

RAM DASHRATH KOREversusCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ZILLHA PARISHAD THANE AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Ram Dashrath Kore, filed a writ petition (No. 403 of 2023) before the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of the Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Thane, and six others. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner at the hearing, nor had any representation been made …

MOONIRAHMED MOHMMADSHIRIN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Moonirahmed Mohmmadshirin Pathan, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. After the filing, the petitioner and his counsel failed to appear for hearings and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after 31 January 2020. The court noted the petitioner’s lack of …

SMITA RATAN CHINOY AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed on 20 December 2019 by Smita Ratan Chinoy and another petitioner seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioners failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after filing. The court noted that the …

PARMITA DESHMUKH DHOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Paramita Deshmukh Dhole, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking the lodging of a criminal case based on a complaint dated 16 December 2019. The High Court examined the maintainability of such a petition in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Sujal …

ODETTE RICHARD RODRIGUESversusVERNON JOHN PINTO AND ORS

Disposed Off

Odette Richard Rodrigues filed a writ petition challenging an order. She applied to withdraw the petition while reserving the right to appeal under Section 105 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, should the final decree be adverse. The Court examined whether such a withdrawal with retained liberty …

HANUMANT MOHAN SHELKE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners, Hanumant Mohan Shelke & Ors., filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the State of Maharashtra. They later sought leave to withdraw the petition and requested liberty to file applications for discharge before the trial court. The Court examined its authority to …

SURAJ ARKIT RAWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Suraj Arkit Rawal, filed a writ petition on 14 January 2020 in the Bombay High Court. No appearance was made by the petitioner or his counsel for the hearing. The court noted that the petitioner made no effort to circulate the petition since its filing. It was observed that the …

MARRY GHANSHYAM KODATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Marry Ghanshyam Kodate, filed a writ petition on 20 January 2020 in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition since its filing. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing …

ILLUSION CAFEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

Illusion Cafe filed Writ Petition No. 467 of 2020 in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court examined whether a petitioner may be allowed to withdraw a writ …

HAJI ILYAS HAJI ABDULLAHA KHATRI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. After March 17, 2020, neither the petitioners nor their counsel took any steps to circulate the petition. The petitioners failed to appear when called for hearing. The Court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in …

BHARATI DAMODAR CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Bharati Damodar Chaudhari, filed a writ petition on 22 January 2020 in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and neither she nor her counsel took any steps to circulate the petition thereafter. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

MOHAN BHIMRAO MANE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition on 24 January 2020 but failed to appear for any hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition on the ground of …

KASHINATH DNYANU KARANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

This was a writ petition filed in the Bombay High Court's Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction by Kashinath Dnyanu Karande against the State of Maharashtra and others. When the matter was called for hearing, no one appeared for the petitioner. The Court noted from the record that since the petition was …

JAYESH GANGJI SHAH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Jayesh Gangji Shah & Ors., filed a writ petition on 1st February 2020 in the High Court of Bombay. No petitioners appeared when called for hearing, and the record shows they made no effort to circulate the petition thereafter. The court observed that the petitioners appeared …

PRATIBHA SAMBHAJI SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Pratibha Sambhaji Shinde, filed a writ petition on 3 February 2020 in the Bombay High Court. No steps were taken by the petitioner or her counsel to circulate or pursue the petition after filing. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in continuing the …

NISHEET SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Nisheet Singh, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking the lodging of a criminal case based on his complaint. The High Court examined the maintainability of such a petition in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar v. State of …

SONI PRASADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Soni Prasad, filed a writ petition on 7 February 2020 in the Bombay High Court. No hearing attendance or any steps to circulate the petition were taken by the petitioner or her counsel since filing. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the …

BOMBAY MOTHERS AND CHILDREN WELFARE SOCIETY,versusYESHWANT MARUTI BHANDARE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay Mothers and Children Welfare Society (NGO) was ordered by the Labour Court to pay wages to three project‑specific employees for the period March 1997 to November 1998 under Section 33‑C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The employees’ termination complaint was later dismissed and a …

HITESH BHAVERLALJI JAINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Hitesh Bhaverlalji Jain, was acquitted by a magistrate on 16 August 2018 because the prosecution failed to prove the charges against him. The magistrate's judgment did not record any finding that the petitioner was falsely implicated in the alleged crime. The petitioner filed a writ …

ZAIBUNNISHA BADSHAH SHAIKH AND ORSversusR. M. SOMWANSHI AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioners Zaibunnisha Badshah Shaikh & Anr. sought relief from the High Court but the Court was not inclined to grant any. They requested permission to withdraw the writ petition and to approach the State Police Complaints Authority under Section 22P of the Maharashtra Police Act, subject to the …

CHUNNILAL CHIMANAJI CHOUDHARIversusHANUMANT KASHIRAM PATIL AND ANR.

Dismissed

The appellant Chunnilal Chimanaji Choudhari appealed against the acquittal of respondent Hanumant Kashiram Patil in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The trial magistrate had acquitted the respondent, noting that the notice issued to him was returned unserved because his …

RAHUL UTTAM GALANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed on 14 February 2020 by Rahul Uttam Galande seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and neither he nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition since its filing. The court observed that the …

RAKHI MIHIR BHANSALIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioner Rakhi Mihir Bhansali filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Union of India and others. The petitioner, through counsel, later requested unconditional withdrawal of the petition. The Court considered the request and, exercising its inherent powers, …

AWDHESH KUMAR MISHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Awdhesh Kumar Mishra, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court on 18 February 2020. No appearance was made by the petitioner or his counsel at any of the scheduled hearings. The court record shows that the petitioner made no effort to circulate the petition after filing. It …

ABDUL KADIR S/O JULLUR REHMANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Abdul Kadir, sought permission to withdraw his writ petition and obtain liberty to file an appeal against a judgment and order dated 17/08/2021 passed by the Special Judge, NIA, Sessions Court in NIA Special Cases No.1/2019 and No.3/2019. The High Court considered whether a writ …

UNION OF INDIAversusSTATE TRADING CORPORATION and ANR.

Dismissed

The Union of India (Railways) appealed against the Railway Claims Tribunal’s award in favor of State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. and New India Assurance for a shortage of 6,159 kg of rape seed oil during transit, valued at Rs.58,510.50 with interest. The Tribunal had held that a notice under …

ALKA SURESH KORDE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Alka Suresh Korde, who feared arrest in Crime No. 71/2026 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that she, along with co‑accused, assaulted a first informant with intent to kill, while the …

CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS and ANR.versusKISAN AMDA GAWIT

Disposed Off

The Conservator of Forests filed a writ petition challenging an Industrial Court order that regularised Kisan Amda Gavit in Group‑D service from 1 December 2001. The High Court admitted the petition and stayed the order. Later, a communication revealed that a Government Resolution dated 16 October …

KIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LTD.versusVIJAY BABANRAO DALAVI and ANR.

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard cross‑petitions filed by Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. and its workmen challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement of six binders with 75% backwages after their retrenchment in 1991. The employer argued that the retrenchment complied with Section 25‑F of the …

KIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LTD. and ANR.versusSUDHAKAR MURLIDHAR BRAHME and ANR.

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard cross‑petitions filed by Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. and its workmen challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement of six binders with 75% backwages after their retrenchment in 1991. The employer argued that the retrenchment complied with Section 25‑F of the …

KIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LTD. and ANR.versusBHASKAR VASUDEO TANDALE and ANR.

Disposed Off

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. retrenched six workmen from its Binding Department in 1991, citing heavy losses and closure of that unit. The employees challenged the retrenchment before the Labour Court, which ordered reinstatement with continuity of service and 75% backwages. Kirloskar appealed, arguing …

MUKESH POPATLAL GADAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The State filed FIR No.3029/2016 under Section 82 of the Registration Act alleging that a Power of Attorney dated 23 September 1980, which was not registered, was used to execute sale deeds in 2010 for property belonging to Anupama Co‑operative Housing Society. The Power of Attorney was purportedly …

NAMDEO GANPAT SONAWANEversusDNYANOBA LAXMAN NEWASKAR DECEASED

Disposed Off

The appellant claimed a 90% share in a property while the respondent asserted an equal 50% share each. The trial court had declared a 90% share for the appellant based on alleged payment of 90% of the consideration, but the First Appellate Court reversed this, presuming equal ownership under Section …

DALJEET SINGH MATHARU AND ORSversusPARANMJEET KAUR MATHARU AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought an order directing the Civil Judge to exhibit a sub‑lease dated 2 October 1982, which the judge had refused to mark. The petitioners argued that they should be allowed to tender the document in evidence and have its evidentiary value considered later. The Court held that a …

M/S. MAXWELL INDUSTRIES LTD.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

M/s. Maxwell Industries Ltd. appealed against the acquittal of the second respondent in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Metropolitan Magistrate had acquitted the respondent, prompting the appellant to file a criminal appeal. During the proceedings, it became evident …

BHASKAR VASUDEO TANDALEversusKIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LTD. and ANR.

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard cross‑petitions filed by Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. and its workmen challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement of six binders with 75% backwages after their retrenchment in 1991. The employer argued that the retrenchment complied with Section 25‑F of the …

ISMILE ABBAS TETVILKAR AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants Navnath Waghmare, Ismile Abbas Tetvilkar and Hasan Abbas Tetvilkar filed a criminal application for leave to appeal before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the applicants informed the court that Applicants No.1 and No.2 wished to withdraw their applications. The …

LATA RATAN ROKADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Lata Ratan Rokade filed a bail application seeking relaxation of a bail condition under Section 483(i)(b) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (equivalent to Section 439(i)(b) of the CrPC). The applicant, through counsel Satyavrat Joshi, later requested to unconditionally withdraw the …

AJAY ATMARAM JADHAV @ MOHD. MUSTAFA SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ajay Atmaram Jadhav, was convicted of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2016. He has been in custody for more than twelve years, having previously been released on COVID bail and a furlough without any adverse conduct. The State …

MR.ASHOK SHETTY AND ORSversusMR. DNYANESHWAR B. KHANDGE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged the Secretary (Co‑operation)'s order reviving the registration of a cooperative society (Respondent No.5) that had been set aside by the Divisional Joint Registrar on grounds of fraudulent formation. The petitioners, part of a larger group of 33 members denied plot …

MRS. CHHAYA KASHINATH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Chhaya Kashinath Shinde, challenged the order rejecting her appeal against an eviction under Section 3E of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, alleging that no sale, gift, lease or other transfer of her allotted rehabilitation flat had …

SHRIKANT @ CHIKYA SHANKAR KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil Tikam, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Crime No. 119 of 2026) alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. The prosecution alleged that on 19 May 2026 the applicant and co‑accused assaulted the first informant and …

SMFG India Home Finance Co LtdversusCHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE AND ORS

Disposed Off

SMFG India Home Finance Co. Ltd., a secured creditor, filed two applications under Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Alibag, on 25 February 2025 and 20 June 2025. The magistrate …

JAYCHEMIEversusSHITAL GOPAL PANCHAL AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellant, M/s. Jaychemie, appealed against the Metropolitan Magistrate’s order dismissing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, for want of prosecution and acquitting Respondent No.1. The appellant contended that both he and his counsel had attended every …

RAHUL BABAN PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vaishali Anil Tikam filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the application, stating that the client had not informed him of the desire to withdraw. The court considered the counsel's submission and, …

RUPESH RAMSAJIVANLAL SONIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

Rupesh Ramsajivanlal Soni applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case (Crime No. 639 of 2026) registered under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant argued that the dispute was …

SANDEEP RAJENDRA SINGH@DEEPAK SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Sandeep Rajendra Singh, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court, after hearing, indicated it was not inclined to grant the relief sought. Counsel for the applicant then requested permission to withdraw the application. The court granted …

SACHIN NANDUPRASAD KUMARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sachin Nanduprasad Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (CR No. 407 of 2025) in which his co‑accused, Sameer Jadhav, allegedly killed his wife and burned the body. The prosecution’s case against the applicant rests mainly on a confession made by Jadhav while in police …

PUNEETA SHARMA (AGRAWAL)versusRAVI MUKESH AGARWAL

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed an interim application seeking condonation of a four‑day delay in filing the written statement and permission to file an additional written statement in a family court matter. The respondent objected, alleging the petitioner was attempting to prolong the proceedings. The Court, …

GANESH VIRJI RABARI AND ANRversusSHANTARAM K BHUYAL AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition alleging that their appeal was not being entertained. They claimed that the Sub‑Divisional Officer had subsequently taken up the appeal and passed an order, rendering the petition redundant. The court examined whether any relief could still be granted. It held …

C.R. UNNIKRISHNAN AND ANR.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioners C.R. Unnikrishnan & Anr. applied to the Bombay High Court seeking unconditional leave to withdraw their writ petition, claiming it had become infructuous. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Sebin Michael Joseph. The respondents, the Union of India and others, were represented by Mr. …

C.R. UNNIKRISHNAN AND ANR.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Petitioners C.R. Unnikrishnan & Anr. applied to the Bombay High Court seeking unconditional leave to withdraw their writ petition, claiming it had become infructuous. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Sebin Michael Joseph. The respondents, the Union of India and others, were represented by Mr. …

VIPUL KAKUBHAI KAMDARversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Vipul Kakubhai Kamdar, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner during the hearing. The Court dismissed the petition on the ground of non-prosecution.