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Judgments of 2026

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VINAYAK VIJAYSINGH CHAUHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Vinayak Vijaysingh Chauhan filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the proceedings against him. He sought relief on the ground that the investigation was pending. The court observed that the police had completed the investigation and had already filed a …

INDRANI BAL TAUSALKAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Indrani Bal Tausalkar and another, filed a writ petition on 11 October 2019 challenging the State of Maharashtra. No petitioner appeared for hearing, and the record shows they made no effort to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in …

SANTOSH ANAND CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed on 16 October 2019 by Santosh Anand Chavan seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner failed to appear for any hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition since its filing. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

SACHIN SUDAM PARDESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sachin Sudam Pardeshi, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the continuation of criminal proceedings. The petition was filed in the context of C.R. No. 1264 of 2019 registered at Chakan Police Station, Pune. The police, represented by PSI Morkhande, submitted …

BHARAT MAVJI CHHEDA AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Bharat Mavji Chheda and another, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. They failed to appear when called for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after 16 January 2020. The court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in pursuing the …

MOHAMMED MUZAMMILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed by Mohammed Muzammil before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and, after 13 March 2020, neither he nor his counsel took any steps to advance the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the …

PRABHAKAR DNYANOBA KUTWALversusMUTHOOT HOMEFIN (INDIA) LTD. AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Prabhakar Dnyanoba Kutwal, failed to appear for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the writ petition after November 7, 2019. The court noted that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the petition. Consequently, the court considered the lack of prosecution as …

JAYESHKUMAR N. KAMLIversusTHE UT ADMINISTRATION OF DAMAN AND DIU AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Jayeshkumar N. Kamli filed a writ petition on 3 December 2019 challenging the actions of the UT Administration of Daman & Diu. The petitioner failed to appear for any hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition since its filing. The Court observed that the petitioner appeared …

VIJAY SHRIRANG BABARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed on 28 November 2019 by Vijay Shrirang Babar seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and neither he nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition after filing. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

ALOKE GANESH CHATTERJEEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Aloke Ganesh Chatterjee, filed a writ petition on 6 December 2019 in the Bombay High Court. No appearance was made by the petitioner when called for hearing. The court record shows that neither the petitioner nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition since its filing. …

HEMLATA VINOD JAINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 6 December 2019 but failed to appear for any hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution. No …

TUSHAR KHANDERAO KHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Tushar Khanderao Khande, filed a writ petition on 7 December 2019 in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner and his counsel never appeared for any hearing after filing. The record shows that no steps were taken to circulate the petition at any time. The court observed that the …

AJAY JASWANT KUMBHARversusTHE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 10 December 2019 in the High Court of Bombay. No appearance was made by the petitioner or his counsel at the hearing, and no steps were taken to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. …

BHUSHAN PANKAJ VALIAversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Bhushan Pankaj Valia, filed a writ petition seeking relief against the Union of India and others. On instructions, the petitioner’s counsel requested unconditional withdrawal of the petition. The Court granted leave to withdraw the petition. Consequently, the petition was disposed of …

RAZIUDDIN MOJIBUDDIN KHAN AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking directions to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate alleged offences based on their complaint. The petition raised the question of its maintainability in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar v. State of …

M/S. DAROLO AND ASSOCIATES THROUGH ITS PARTNERversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner sought restoration of a suit dismissed in 2014 for failure to serve defendants, filing an application for condonation of a four‑year delay. The trial court rejected the application for lack of satisfactory explanation and the High Court found the petitioner had not complied with its …

AMIT MAHENDRA RUPARELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Amit Mahendra Ruparel filed Writ Petition Nos. 5707 and 5708 of 2018 in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Kapil Dave, later sought unconditional leave to withdraw both petitions. The respondents, represented by Mr. Shrikant V. …

PRAVEEN S/O TARACHAND AGARWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Petitioner Praveen filed a writ petition seeking the lodging of a crime based on a complaint dated 16 October 2018. The petition was examined in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Sujal Vishwas Attavar & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (2026 SCC OnLine SC 798). The Court held that, following the …

SHIVAJI MAHADEV SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Shivaji M. Sawant appealed against the rejection of his anticipatory bail application in a case involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The appellant claimed the allegations were false and stemmed …

KISHOR PARSHURAM DHUMALversusANJALI KISHOR DHUMAL

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed a writ petition challenging a Family Court order that rejected his application to examine five witnesses. The Family Court had dismissed the application on the ground that it was filed more than two years after the issues were framed, exceeding the 15‑day …

MRS.TRUPTI HUKMICHAND KHANDELWALversusMR.HUKMICHAND PRAKASH KHANDELWAL

Disposed Off

The wife filed a petition for maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC after being driven out of the marital home, while the husband filed for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The Family Court initially granted interim maintenance but later denied the wife’s maintenance in …

INDIANA FABRICATORS AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioners, Arjun Vitthal and partners of Indiana Fabricators, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging an order of the State of Maharashtra. Respondent No.2, represented by counsel, submitted that the petition had become infructuous following an order dated 1 June 2026 issued …

JANNATUNNISA ABDUL SAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Kamruddin Nijamuddin Khan, was charged with murder, conspiracy and offences under the IPC and Arms Act, alleged to have been motivated by a grievance over an obscene video. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence such as CDRs, CCTV footage and the presence of the applicant …

JAYESH ANANTA JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jayesh Ananta Jadhav, who was charged under IPC sections 376, 376(2)(n), 376(2)(j) and POCSO sections 4, 6, 8 for alleged sexual offences against a minor. The prosecution alleged that the accused had a consensual relationship with the victim, …

YAZAKI INDIA EMPLOYEES UNIONversusYAZAKI INDIA LTD.

Dismissed

The Yazaki India Employees Union filed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court order that rejected its application under Section 33-C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act for recovery of amounts due under a settlement dated 20 January 2004. The dispute centered on whether the settlement applied to …

MRS. USHADEVI MISTRILAL YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Jail Ahmed Shaikh and Mrs. Ushadevi Mistrilal Yadav, filed criminal writ petitions before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners for either the initial hearing or the subsequent date. The State was …

LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIAversusMRS. AMITA SUNIL JOSHI AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) filed a civil revision application before the High Court of Bombay. During the proceedings, counsel for the applicant sought leave of the court to withdraw the revision application. The court considered the request and, after hearing the counsel, granted …

MUKESH LAXMAN GHOLAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mukesh Laxman Gholap applied for bail in a 2019 case involving IPC sections 75 and 302 and Arms Act sections 4(25) and (27). This was his third bail application; the first was withdrawn and the second was disposed. The State indicated it would examine six eyewitnesses within six months from 1 August …

SHAHID SHARIFF BAGWANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shahid Shariff Bagwan, filed Bail Application No. 232 of 2026 in a criminal case pending before the Additional Sessions Judge, Ghodnadi. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Tejas Kamble, informed the court that a change in circumstances warranted filing a fresh bail application within a …

SUNIL TUKARAM BORHADEversusCOLLECTOR, PUNE AND ORS.

Dismissed

Sunil Tukaram Borhade filed a writ petition challenging his disqualification under section 14 of the Bombay Village Panchayats Act, 1958, seeking interim relief. The Collector had found him disqualified, an order confirmed by the Additional Commissioner. The petitioner applied for interim relief, …

PRASHANT K MEHTA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, originally accused under sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for a dishonoured cheque dated May 2001, filed Criminal Writ Petition No.2502 of 2009 challenging the issuance of process. The High Court had stayed the criminal proceedings in 2009 but later dismissed …

RAHUL NANDU WAGHMAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard two bail applications, BA/493/2026 filed by Rahul Nandu Waghmare and BA/913/2026 filed by Javed Ajju Shaikh, both against the State of Maharashtra. After considering the applications, the Court was not inclined to grant bail. Counsel for the applicants, Mr. Vivek …

VIKRAM ASHOK JOGANI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The petitioners, original accused Nos. 2, 3 and 4, filed an application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to recall witnesses PW‑1 and PW‑2 for further cross‑examination, alleging that a letter dated 22 September 2011 was not part of the charge‑sheet. The State and …

ADV. PRASAD A. SANT AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

A criminal writ petition (No.702 of 2019) was filed by Prasad A. Sant and another against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners failed to appear before the High Court on 22 February, 23 February and 13 April 2022 despite notices. No counsel appeared on their behalf, while the State was …

DULARIBEN JITENDRA GANDHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Poonam Ashok Sindholiya, filed Criminal Bail Application No.4702 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court. An intervenor, Dulariben Jitendra Gandhi, filed Interim Application No.502 of 2026 seeking to intervene in the bail proceedings. The Court noted that the bail application and a …

APARNA AJINKYA FIRODIAversusAJINKYA ARUN FIRODIA

Disposed Off

Petitioner Aparna Ajinkya Firodia filed a writ petition seeking the removal of Ajinkya Arun Firodia from a board, alleging that his appointment was wrongful. The respondent contested the claim. The court examined whether the appointment complied with applicable procedural and statutory requirements. …

MADHUKAR DATTATRAYA JOSHIversusCHIEF OFFICER SHRIVARDHAN MUNICIPAL COUNICIL

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition alleging that the respondent had encroached upon his land and erected an illegal structure. During the hearing, the court learned that the same land title dispute was already pending before the District Court on appeal from a trial court judgment. The High Court …

GULABRAO KISAN LOKHANDEversusTHE COLLECTOR ALIBAG AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Gulabrao Kisan Lokhande, filed a writ petition challenging a mutation entry (No.4756) but later sought to withdraw the petition, citing an alternate statutory remedy under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. The petitioner’s counsel requested leave to withdraw with liberty to …

PRASAD NARAYAN HONAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The case involved a partnership firm, Surya Hospital Medical Store, alleging that Surya Hospital Pvt. Ltd. (represented by Dr. Prasad Honap) failed to pay Rs 29.20 lakh for medicines supplied between 2003‑2006 under a Central Government Scheme. A criminal complaint for cheating under Section 420 IPC …

JAVED AJJU SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard two bail applications, BA/493/2026 filed by Rahul Nandu Waghmare and BA/913/2026 filed by Javed Ajju Shaikh, both against the State of Maharashtra. After considering the applications, the Court was not inclined to grant bail. Counsel for the applicants, Mr. Vivek …

SHAILESH MANILAL SHETH AND ANR.versusNANASAHEB SHANKARDAS MUKADAM

Allowed

Nanasaheb Shankardas Mukadam filed a civil revision against Shailesh Manilal Sheth and others. An interim application was filed to record the legal heirs of a deceased respondent, which faced no objection and was allowed. The respondents also filed a civil application seeking permission to …

VISHNU KANHI WANGADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vishnu Kanhi Wangad, filed a bail application which the High Court was not inclined to grant. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application and requested that the trial be expedited. The Court granted leave to withdraw and directed the trial court to aim for …

BALAJI NAMDEO SHIVHAGAT AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH GOVERNMENT PLEADER

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Balaji Namdeo Shivhagat and another filed Writ Petition No. 5232 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court. The petitioners failed to appear before the Court on four separate occasions (23 April, 16 June, 7 July and 27 July 2026). The Court observed that such repeated non‑appearance indicated a lack of …

MAHFOOZ ISLAM MOHAMMAD KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mahfooz Islam Mohammad Khan, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court. No representative appeared for the petitioner either in person or via video conference. The Court had previously ordered that any objections be removed by 24 June 2026, failing which the petition …

ASHOK TOTARAM MARSALEversusUNION OF INDIA THR ITS MINISTRY OF RAILWAY AND ORS

Rejected

The petitioner, Ashok Totaram Marsale, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quashing of orders that denied him family pension and directing the respondents to pay pension per the Railway Pension Manual, 1993. The respondents contended that the petition was not maintainable and that the …

ARJUN MURLIDHAR NAVALE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHA. THR. REVENUE DEPT. AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, owners of land acquired for the Kukadi Dam Project, obtained a land acquisition award on 31 May 1999 but have not received any compensation despite possession being taken. They contend that, under the proviso to Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in …

UNION OF INDIA and ANR.versusHEMANGI SATISH GUMASTE and ORS.

Disposed Off

On 23 June 1992 a military wagon collided with the scooter of the deceased, Satish Gumaste, who later died. The claimants – his parents, widow and daughter – sought compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 6,28,860 with 9% interest, denying …

PRALAHAD LAXIMAN SHINDEversusSHRI. VASANT VITTHAL NATURE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged the Labour Court's orders that reinstated them after alleging unfair labour practices, contending that they were terminated despite continuous service since 1987. The Labour Court held that the petitioners were directly employed by the Executive Engineer, ignoring evidence …

JAISING KRISHNARAO SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The case involved a dispute between Surya Hospital Medical Store (a partnership firm) and Surya Hospital Pvt. Ltd. over an alleged unpaid amount of Rs 29.20 lakh for medicines supplied between 2003‑2006 under a Central Government Scheme. A criminal complaint alleging cheating under Section 420 IPC …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusMOHAMMAD NISAR MOHAMMAD JAFAR SHAIKH AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, accused No.5 Rajendra R. Chaturvedi, filed a writ petition challenging a Metropolitan Magistrate's order dated 30 January 2013 that refused to accept a ‘B‑Summary Report’ filed by the State CID and to discharge certain accused under Section 169 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. …

Prasad Kashinath BadeversusThe State of Maharashtra

Partly Allowed

The applicant, a 19‑year‑old student, was charged under IPC sections 354‑D, 509, 323 and Section 12 of the POCSO Act for following, verbally abusing, and slapping a 17‑year‑old victim. The Special Judge rejected the applicant's discharge application, holding that the conduct attracted Section 12 of …

MACHINDRA RAJU PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Machindra Raju Pawar filed an application for bail which was rejected by the trial court. He subsequently filed an appeal against that order, but the appeal was lodged after the prescribed period. The appellant sought condonation of the delay in filing the appeal. The High Court examined whether the …

YUGANDHAR MEKAversusLT. COL. SUJEET KUMAR SINHA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yugandhar Meka, filed a criminal application on 3 April 2025 challenging a Metropolitan Magistrate order dated 4 January 2022. The respondents argued that the application was filed after a delay of over three years and that the proper remedy was a revision, not a criminal application. …

MANOHAR JAGANNATH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Manohar Jagannath Jadhav, filed a criminal writ petition alleging an offence under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, but the complaint did not contain any utterances that would attract the Act. The petitioner’s counsel later expressed …

ATUL NAMDEO GHATKAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Atul Namdeo Ghatkamble, accused No.3 in Crime No.306 of 2024, which involved numerous offences under the IPC, Prevention of Corruption Act and Motor Vehicles Act. The applicant argued that all other nine accused had already been released on bail …

TARUN JUNJHUNWALA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Tarun Junjhunwala and Sanjay Kulkarni, sought to quash a criminal process issued against them under Section 420 read with Section 34 of the IPC, alleging that they were wrongly implicated in a cheating case filed by Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd. The complaint alleged that the …

SHILA SANJIV PADHYE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition (No. 6530 of 2026) challenging an order dated 1 July 2026, which had already been disposed of by a revision application. They argued that a fresh petition had been filed, rendering the present petition without any surviving issues. The Court held that, since the …

AJIT NARAYAN JAKHADIversusMAINAK MAHENDRA MASHURWALA

Disposed Off

Ajit Narayan Jakhade filed a contempt petition against Mainak Mahendra Mashruwala and others, alleging breach of an order of the City Civil Court. The High Court examined whether there was a deliberate violation of the lower court's order and considered subsequent events that might affect the …

MADHUBEN CHIMANLAL TANK AND ORSversusSLUM REHABILITATION AUTHORITY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Madhuben Chimanlal Tank and others, filed a civil writ petition seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and the competent authority under the Slum Act to promptly consider, hear, and decide their complaint/representation. The petitioners argued …

LIYAKAT SHARAFAT QURESHIversusDEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Thane, issued an order under Section 56(1)(A)(B) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 directing the externment of the petitioner, Liyakat Sharafat Qureshi. The petitioner challenged this order by filing a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. After …

MANDAR MADHUKAR PATOLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Dr. Mandar Madhukar Patole, sought the registration of an FIR in a domestic dispute with his wife, who is the respondent. Multiple family and domestic violence cases are pending in various courts. The High Court expressed disinclination to order FIR registration and directed the …

VARAD L ULLALversusDOLONCHAMAPA AJAYKUMAR SEN

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking to bring the legal heirs of a deceased sole appellant onto the record. The counsel for the applicant requested permission for this amendment, arguing that it was filed within the prescribed time. The court examined whether the application was timely …

GOLDEN LINE STUDIOS PVT. LTD.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Golden Line Studios Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 22 January 2026 issued by the Estate Officer under Section 5(1) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The petitioner argued that after a personal hearing on 26 December 2018, no further …

DEVIDAS S/O LAXMAN GHUGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Devidas filed Criminal Application No. 865 of 2023 against the State of Maharashtra. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dy.SP, Kalwan Division, Nashik, submitted that a C‑Summary Report had been filed before the trial court. On that basis, counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the …

REGENCY WOOD PRODUCTS AND OTHERSversusMR. VINOD RANCHHODDAS POPAT AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay entertained a praecipe filed to amend a typographical error in its earlier judgment dated 27 July 2026. The error involved the use of the word "Plaintiffs" instead of "Defendants" in the second last line of paragraph 17. The Court examined the request and found no …

AKSHAY PAPPU DEDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Pappu Dede, was arrested in connection with a narcotics case (Crime No. 271 of 2025) where 70 grams of Mephedrone was recovered from a co-accused. No contraband was found on the applicant, nor were there any call records or financial transactions linking him to the offence, and …

VASANTI MADHAV PUJARI AND ANRversusSHILA SANJIV PADHYE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition (No. 6530 of 2026) challenging an order dated 1 July 2026, after a revision application (No. 143 of 2026) had been disposed. They subsequently filed a fresh petition, rendering the present petition moot. The Court held that, since the issues were now being …

AMIT TURAKHIAversusADVANCED MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL PVT. AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Amit Turakhia, filed an interim application seeking restoration of his writ petition (No.2732 of 2019) which had been dismissed for non-prosecution on 17 June 2026. The petitioner argued that the dismissal was premature and that he had a valid ground to continue the proceedings. The …

ROHIDAS KESHAV AHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Rohidas Keshav Aher, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (C.R. No.116/2026) for offences under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that on 30‑04‑2026 the applicant and co‑accused assaulted …

NIKHIL NANDKISHORE KANUNGO AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner No.1, married to Respondent No.2, was alleged to have subjected her to mental and physical cruelty to extort Rs.2 crores for a flat, leading to an FIR under multiple IPC sections. After the FIR, the parties reached an amicable settlement, dissolved their marriage by mutual consent, and …

RAJESH SURENDRA PARIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a husband, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking enforcement of a March 5, 2026 order of the Judicial Magistrate First Class that allowed him to peacefully enter the marital flat. He had also filed an application (Exhibit‑17) with the police …

GAUTAM PURSHOTTAM BUDRANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Satish Ramchandra Sangar filed an interim application seeking a recall of the Court’s earlier order directing the Sub‑Divisional Officer (SDO) of Panvel to enforce an order dated 11 April 2023 issued by the Additional Commissioner, Konkan Division. The applicant also urged that the SDO consider the …

SONA SHIVBABU SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a single mother of a minor daughter with ADHD, filed a writ petition seeking the expeditious disposal of Appeal No. 106 of 2026 and an application under Section 60 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The petition argued that the appeal was scheduled for hearing on 28 July 2026 and …

Omkar Sitaram ParabversusDeepali Omkar Parab

Allowed

The husband, Omkar Sitaram Parab, applied to transfer a domestic violence proceeding filed by his wife, Deepali Omkar Parab, from the JMFC, Mulund to the Family Court, Bandra, arguing that he had already filed a restitution of conjugal rights suit in the latter court and that transfer would save …

Vinod Gopaldas SoniversusMadhubala Vinod Soni

Allowed

The applicant, Vinod Gopaldas Soni, acknowledged an outstanding arrear of Rs.4,10,000 payable to the respondent, Madhubala Vinod Soni, and undertook to pay 50% within eight weeks and the balance within a further twelve weeks. The applicant’s counsel submitted this undertaking, which the court …

LIMRA GARMENT HOUSE AND ANRversusBANK OF BARODA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Limra Garment House and another, filed a writ petition seeking urgent relief to prevent the Bank of Baroda, a secured creditor, from taking physical possession of a property on 27 July 2026. They argued that the possession would render their securitisation application (Diary No.1170 …

SHAGUFTA TARIQUE KHANversusUNION BANK OF INDIA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Shagufta Tarique Khan, sought relief from a notice dated 30 March 2026 issued by the Assistant Registrar of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) that prescribed a strict procedure for urgent matters, claiming it was arbitrary and left no scope for her to obtain an interim order before …

SHRI. HIMANT GENBA KHOMNEversusTHE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PUNE IRRIGATION DIVISION

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged the Labour Court's orders that reinstated them after alleging unfair labour practices, contending that they were terminated despite continuous service since 1987. The Labour Court held that the petitioners were directly employed by the Executive Engineer, ignoring evidence …

ANIL RAHIversusM/S. D. B. CORPORATION LTD.

Disposed Off

Anil Rahi filed a writ petition challenging a First Labour Court order that allowed the employer to raise certain preliminary issues after the issues had already been recast on 04.03.2022. The petitioner argued that the Labour Court erred because the recast issues already covered jurisdiction and …

ANANTA RAJARAM WALUNJversusGRUPO ANTOLIN PUNE (P) LTD

Partly Allowed

The petitioner, a factory employee, was dismissed for allegedly claiming excess transport allowance by inflating the distance between his home and the company warehouse. The employer’s enquiry found the charges proved and dismissed him, leading to a reference before the Industrial Tribunal under …

GANESH MALAYYA KIRTIversusADDITIONAL COLLECTOR MUMBAI AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court and later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the request and disposed of the petition as withdrawn. Consequently, there were no remaining matters for consideration, and any pending applications, if …

GANESH MALAYYA KIRTIversusADDITIONAL COLLECTOR MUMBAI AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court and later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the request and disposed of the petition as withdrawn. Consequently, there were no remaining matters for consideration, and any pending applications, if …

ASHOK ATMARAM DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Ashok Aatmaram Deshmukh, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on 27 July 2026, as well as on a prior date of 6 July 2026. The court noted that the petitioner showed no interest in pursuing the petition. No substantive …

BHAGTANI RIYO WELFARE ASSOCIATION AND ORS.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Bhagtani Riyo Welfare Association & Ors, failed to appear before the High Court on two consecutive dates, 6 July 2026 and 27 July 2026. The court noted that the petitioners appeared uninterested in pursuing the writ petition. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition on the …

VAIDEHE VADGAMA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition unconditionally. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested the court's permission to withdraw, which was granted by the bench. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. In view of the …

DHIRAJ VISHWANATH KOLI (INTERVENER)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petition was filed by accused Rajendra R. Chaturvedi seeking acceptance of a ‘B‑Summary Report’ filed by the State CID, which concluded that the informant’s complaint was false and recommended dropping the proceedings. The Metropolitan Magistrate had rejected the CID’s request to discharge the …

AMIYA KUMAR GAURISHANKER KHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

A writ petition (No. 4700 of 2019) was filed by Amiya Kumar Gaurishanker Jha before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on 27 July 2026, and had also not appeared on an earlier date of 6 July 2026. The court observed that the petitioner seemed uninterested in …

SAMAJ SHIKSHAN MANDAL AND ANR.versusSHRI. GHODAKE DATTATRAY NIVRUTIRAO AND ORS.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Samaj Shikshan Mandal & Ors. and Ghodake Dattatray Nivrutirao & Ors., filed a writ petition (WP/12004/2016) and a contempt petition (CP/239/2017) before the Bombay High Court. Both petitions sought relief against the respondents, but subsequently the petitioners applied for …

SURESH SUNDAR KAMBLEversusSUBHASH SUNDAR KAMBLE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Suresh Sundar Kamble, appealed against the trial court's order dismissing his notice of motion seeking the appointment of a court receiver and an injunction to prevent creation of third‑party rights over a property. The respondents clarified that they do not intend to sell the …

YASHWANT BHAGIRAT PATIL AND ORSversusRAM BABU PATIL AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, a group of agriculturists, challenged a common order of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal dated 3 September 2024 which had set aside a 5 December 2023 order that upheld the tenancy of their predecessor Anya Patil and allowed the respondents’ review applications. The dispute centered …

RUPENDRA DINESH MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mr Rupendra Dinesh More filed Writ Petition No. 14688 of 2024 before the Bombay High Court. He failed to appear at the hearing scheduled on 7 July 2026 and again on 27 July 2026. The Court observed that his non‑appearance indicated a lack of interest in prosecuting the petition. The respondents, the …

RAMAKANT SURYAJIRAO DAREKARversusTHE CHARITY COMMISSIONER PUNE REGION PUNE AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Ramakant Suryajirao Darekar, filed a writ petition seeking relief against the Charity Commissioner, Pune. He later applied to withdraw the petition in order to file a proper representation before the Commissioner. The petition was unopposed, and the Court allowed the withdrawal, …

M/S. HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LTD.versusMR. BHASKAR MURLIDHAR KADAM

Disposed Off

The petition filed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited challenged the reduction of gratuity payable to former employee Bhaskar Murlidhar Kadam, who had been dismissed for alleged fraud and falsification of records. The Controlling Authority had awarded Rs 3,50,000 as gratuity, which the Appellate …

ANWAR AMIRUDDIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner failed to appear before the High Court. Consequently, the Court dismissed the writ petition on the ground of want of prosecution. No further arguments or evidence were presented. The dismissal was ordered by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar.

RAVI ARYA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Ravi Arya and another, filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash an order dated 19 October 2018 issued by the 40th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Girgaon, which had directed an investigation into allegations against an Investigation Officer. They contended that a …

SURESH SUNDAR KAMBLEversusSUBHASH SUNDAR KAMBLE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Suresh Sundar Kamble, appealed against the trial court's order dismissing his notice of motion seeking the appointment of a court receiver and an injunction to prevent creation of third‑party rights over a property. The respondents clarified that they do not intend to sell the …

KUSUM BHAGWAN PATIL AND ORSversusBABU PANDU PATIL SINCE DECD. THR LRS AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, a group of agriculturists, challenged a common order of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal dated 3 September 2024 which had set aside a 5 December 2023 order that upheld the tenancy of their predecessor Anya Patil and allowed the respondents’ review applications. The dispute centered …

RAVIKANT PANDURANG RATHODversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Ravikant Pandurang Rathod, accused No.2 in a case (C.R. No. 893 of 2024) involving alleged cheating and fraud under Sections 406, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The …

BHIMRAO NAGURAO PANDITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bhimrao Nagurao Pandit, was convicted under Sections 302 and 397 IPC for murder and robbery, based primarily on the recovery of the victim's mobile phone and a knife from his residence four months after the incident. The prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence, including …

BHIMRAO NAGURAO PANDITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Bhimrao Nagurao Pandit, was convicted under Sections 302 and 397 IPC for murder and robbery, based primarily on the recovery of the victim's mobile phone and a knife from his residence four months after the incident. The prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence, including …

MRS. SHOBHNA RAJENDRA SHAHversusJANAKALYAN SAHAKARI BANK LTD.

Disposed Off

In a writ petition filed by Jankalyan Sahakari Bank Ltd. against the Divisional Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Mumbai and others, an interim application (IA No. 5209 of 2026) sought directions for the speedy disposal of Objection Application No. 1/2013 within six weeks. The bank, …

NARENDRA MOTILAL PODDARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

A criminal application (No.1001 of 2022) was pending before the Bombay High Court. An interim application (No.4602 of 2025) was filed seeking temporary relief, presumably to stay or modify proceedings. The court examined the interim application and the prayer clause (a) therein. Finding that the …

Pooja GandhiversusDevang Gandhi

Allowed

The applicant, wife of the respondent, filed a transfer application seeking to move the divorce petition pending in the Family Court, Belapur, to the Family Court, Bandra, on grounds of personal safety and convenience. She alleges that the respondent, a politically influential person, has lodged …

POONAM PARMESHWAR YEDEversusPARMESHWAR BHAGWAN YEDE

Allowed

The applicant, wife of the respondent, filed a transfer application seeking to move divorce proceedings from the Civil Judge Senior Division, Kalyan to the Civil Judge Senior Division, Rahata, citing a distance of about 218 km and her dependence on elderly parents for support. The respondent …

SUNIL JAYNARAYAN SHRIVASTAV AND ANRversusJOINT CHARITY COMMISSIONER AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Sunil Jaynarayan Shrivastav and another, filed a writ petition challenging the delay in issuance of notices by the Assistant Charity Commissioner after a remand order dated 23 July 2025. The State's Additional Government Pleader highlighted that despite repeated listings, the …

RAHUL SURENDRA KAMATversusBOMBAY GOGRASS BHIKSHA SOCIETY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rahul Surendra Kamat, challenged an order that allowed the withdrawal of an application filed under Section 36 of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950. He alleged that the trustees of the Bombay Gograss Bhiksha Society had created third‑party rights in the trust property before the …

SHRI SANTOSH RAMDULAR PATHAK AND ANRversusSHRI BADRIPRASAD SUKHDEO YADAV AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed an interim application seeking expedition of the First Appeal (No.233 of 2013) on the ground that Respondent No.2, who is 82 years old and suffers from multiple health ailments, requires a speedy hearing. The learned counsel for Respondent No.2 stated that there is no objection …

LORDU PAPI GADE REDDY AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicants, Lordu Papi Gade Reddy and Dattkumar Bhaskar Patil, filed an interim application seeking correction of a prior order dated 27 July 2026. The order concerned the status of the substantive sentence imposed by a Special Judge in Special Case No.100381 of 2014, which arose from a POCSO …

SNEHAL RAJESH PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Snehal Rajesh Pawar, sought anticipatory bail in a murder case (Crime No.189 of 2025) filed under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that she, along with two others, concealed the dead body of her handicapped daughter after the alleged …

SHRADDHA KANHAIYYA PADWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

Smt. Shraddha Kanhaiyya Padwal filed a writ petition challenging alleged misconduct by police officers. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Sagar G. Talekar, sought permission to withdraw the petition and instead pursue remedies under Sections 22Q and 22S of the Maharashtra Police Act. The …

PARUL HITENDRA SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Parul Hitendra Shah, filed an interim application seeking to expedite a perjury proceeding pending before the Metropolitan Magistrate, Borivali. The High Court called for a report from the magistrate, who assured that the pending proceedings would be completed as early as possible. …

AMOL SUKHDEV SAKATversusThe State Of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amol Sukhdev Sakat, filed a criminal revision application (No. 49 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the revision application. The court considered the request and, …

PUNIT RAMESH PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Punit Ramesh Patel, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court challenging the State of Maharashtra. The court examined the application and found that there was no prosecution against the applicant. Consequently, the court dismissed the application for non‑prosecution. …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusRAJESH MORESHWAR GAVATE

Allowed To be withdrawn

The State of Maharashtra prosecuted Rajesh Moreshwar Gavate before a magistrate, and subsequently filed an appeal before the Sessions Court, which was dismissed. The State then sought to file a further appeal, raising the question of its maintainability. The State's Additional Public Prosecutor …

Ms Neelkanth ConstructionsversusVaibhav Prabhakar Balla

Disposed Off

The appellant, Neelkanth Constructions, filed four second appeals against various respondents. All parties, including a society that was added as a respondent by consent, signed a common consent order on 22 July 2026, which was recorded as "X1". The consent terms required the appellant to pay 20% of …

DHARMESH THAKKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Dharmesh Thakkar, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The parties subsequently settled their disputes and the petitioner sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted the request for withdrawal. The Court examined …

M/S. BAADER SCHULZ LABORATORIES THR. N SHAHversusFDC INTERNATIONAL NV/SA

Disposed Off

M/s Baader Schulz Laboratories, a partnership firm, filed Writ Petition No. 5308 of 2026 against FDC International NV/SA. The petitioner, through Senior Advocate Nitin Thakkar, sought leave to withdraw the petition and retain the liberty to raise the same grounds in a future proceeding. The Court …

SD SVP NAGAR REDEVELOPMENT PVT.LTD.versusMAHENDRA LIHALA

Disposed Off

The applicant, SD SVP Nagar Redevelopment Pvt Ltd, sought condonation of a 31‑day delay in filing a second appeal against an order of the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal that stayed a prior order of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The applicant argued that the delay was due to the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusDATTATRAYA DAGDU BHATLAWANDE

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the acquittal of Dattatraya Dagdu Bhatlawande dated 30 August 2024 by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune. The High Court examined the impugned judgment and found that arguable questions of law and fact were raised, warranting …

NAKIRIJJA ALICE ALIAS ELIZABETH D/O VINCENT KATWARAversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by two accused (A2 and A3) in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 involving the alleged smuggling of 1,496 grams of cocaine. The prosecution alleged that A2 acted as a courier for cash and that A3 facilitated the …

ATISH SANTOSH GARUDKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, accused No. 4 in a murder‑related case (Crime No. 646 of 2024), was arrested on 28 January 2025 and his earlier bail application was dismissed by the Additional Sessions Judge. He filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, …

BAIJNATH RAMLAKHAN YADAV @ PINTUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Baijnath Ramlakhan Yadav, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. He subsequently sought leave to withdraw that application and requested liberty to file a fresh bail application before the Sessions Court. The learned judge granted the leave and liberty, clarifying …

M/S. PARLE SALES SERVICES PVT. LTD.versusY.N. TODANKAR AND ANR.

Dismissed

Parle Sales Services Pvt. Ltd. appealed the acquittal of Y.N. Todankar (Respondent No.1) under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, as ordered by the Metropolitan Magistrate, Andheri, on 21 November 2006. The appellant indicated it was not interested in prosecuting the appeal. The High …

Ranjana Yogesh JadhavversusPrincipal Secretary School Education Department

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a single mother belonging to the Dhangar Nomadic Tribe, applied for admission of her daughter Arohee under the Right to Education (RTE) quota. The Taluka Level Scrutiny Committee rejected the application because the father’s caste certificate was not produced, despite the mother’s …

M/S SEEMA PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS PVT LTDversusCOL ASOKE KUMAR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Seema Promoters and Builders Pvt Ltd, appealed against an order of the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal directing it to refund the full consideration paid by the allottees for two shops, together with interest. The allottees had entered into sale agreements in June 2017, …

SURESH DALARAM SENversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Suresh Dalaram Sen, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences of cheating, criminal breach of trust and threatening the complainant with a pistol under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that the …

MRS.JYOTI AMRISH BARKULEversusDNYANESHWAR MOTIRAM TALVEKAR and ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners challenged an order dated 2 March 2001 of the Assistant Charity Commissioner, Thane Region, which had granted permission under Section 51 of the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 to the respondents to file a suit for possession of Survey No. 59‑B, Thane. The petitioners claimed to be …

SHRI. NARAYAN BABURAO PAWARversusMARUTI BABURAO PAWAR AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Swapnil Narayan Baburao Pawar, filed a writ petition challenging a trial court order that required his suit to be valued under Section 6(iv)(ha) of the Maharashtra Court Fees Act. The suit seeks a declaration that a sale deed executed by the deceased Mahadu and Sahadu is false and …

SUNIL J ANANDPARA AND ANRversusDIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANR

Partly Allowed

The petitioners, Sunil J. Anandpara and his company, challenged an order dated 04‑04‑2025 of the Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) that took cognizance of an alleged offence without granting them a pre‑cognizance hearing. They argued that the Bharatiya Nagarik …

MADHUKAR CHINDHU WAJE AND ORSversusKAMAL BANDU SATHE

Disposed Off

In a second appeal (No. 310 of 2026) filed by Madhukar Chindhu Waje and others against Kamal Bandu Sathe, the applicants sought an interim order to prevent any transfer, alienation, or creation of third‑party interest in the suit property pending the final disposal of the appeal. The court noted …

Anil Kumar Kalika Prasad ShivhareversusMahima Aniilkumar Shivhare

Dismissed

The petitioner, Anil Kumar Kalika Prasad Shivhare, challenged the order dated 24 September 2024 of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, which rejected his application to recall the witness of the respondent, Mahima @ Pinki Anilkumar Shivhare, for cross‑examination. The petitioner claimed …

SHANTI SURESH PALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shanti Suresh Pal, a 76‑year‑old woman convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, filed an interim bail application pending her appeal. The prosecution’s case relied on circumstantial evidence, a memorandum statement leading to the recovery of a hammer, and an …

KIRAN PRAKASH MANJREKARversusUMA KIRAN MANJEKAR

Disposed Off

In Writ Petition No. 9037 of 2025, petitioner Kiran Prakash Manjrekar sought to withdraw the petition while keeping all contentions open, citing inability to pay a monthly maintenance of Rs.50,000 due to other liabilities. The respondent, Uma Kiran Manjekar, contested the petitioner's claim that the …

FORTIS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

Fortis Financial Services Ltd. appealed the acquittal of two respondents in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Metropolitan Magistrate had discharged the respondents, prompting the appellant to file a criminal appeal. The High Court issued a notice to the appellant, to …

GODFREY THOMAS ALVARESversusTHE NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY AND ANR

Disposed Off

Godfrey Thomas Alvares, accused in an NIA case for organized human trafficking, suffered a serious cardiac ailment while in custody and applied for interim bail, which was rejected by the Special Judge. He filed Interim Application No.2309/2026 challenging the bail denial, arguing that his health …

KIRAN S/O BHILA PATIL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking to quash FIR No. I-568/2021 and the related charge-sheet for offences under sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 323, 324, 326, 504 and 506 of the IPC. After hearing, the applicants, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the application and …

REYAN NOMAN @ JUMAN KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

In a criminal bail application, the applicant's counsel sought correction of a clerical error in the order dated 22 July 2026, where the police station was incorrectly named as Deola instead of Chichwad. The respondent's counsel did not oppose the correction. The court examined the request and, …

SHAHBAJ FARUKH PATEL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The appellants, Shahbaj Farukh Patel & Ors., appealed against an order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Panvel, which had rejected their applications for discharge in a Special (Atrocity) case involving multiple IPC, SC/ST Act and Arms Act offences. The appellants sought to withdraw the appeal for …

ABHIJEET SANJAY KULKARNI AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Abhijeet Sanjay Kulkarni and another accused in a case involving alleged cheating of investors amounting to Rs.6.22 crore, charged under Sections 406, 409, 420, 468, 471 of the IPC, Sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of …

ASHFAQ ARIF PALWALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARAHSTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ashfaq Arif Palwala, filed a writ petition but repeatedly failed to give instructions to proceed, indicating a lack of interest in pursuing the case. Counsel for the petitioner informed the court of this inability to assist in adjudication. The court noted the petitioner's …

RUBY OJHAversusSNDT WOMENS UNIVERSITY THR. REGISTRAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petition filed by Ruby Ojha, Pro‑Vice Chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, sought relief against disciplinary action initiated by the Vice Chancellor. The parties, after extensive hearing, reached a consensual arrangement. It was agreed that the Vice Chancellor is empowered under Sections 12 …

EJIKE ELVIN EZEH @ KEVIN@MIKE UBANA S/O RAPHAELversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by two accused (A2 and A3) in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 involving the alleged smuggling of 1,496 grams of cocaine. The prosecution alleged that A2 acted as a courier for cash and that A3 facilitated the …

MS Neelkanth ConstructionsversusNikhil Narayan Bare

Dismissed

The appellant, Neelkanth Constructions, filed four second appeals against various respondents. All parties consented to a settlement, signing a consent term that added a society as a respondent in each appeal. The court recorded the consent terms, accepted the undertakings, and directed the …

KALIM RAUF SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Kalim Rauf Sayyed, sought condonation of a 264‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 12 of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, 1999, against a Special Judge's order dated 4 April 2024. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, opposed the condonation, arguing that no …

MANOJ KUMAR SHREERAM PODDARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Kartik Ravikumar, who was charged under Sections 406, 409, 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly cheating a complainant by promising a Rs.20 crore loan and misappropriating advance payments of Rs.96 lakh. …

RESHMA GUFRAN RIZVIversusDR.AKHTAR HASAN RIZVI AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant Reshma Gufran Rizvi filed a Family Court Appeal challenging an order dated 28.08.2025 of the Family Court at Bandra. Along with the appeal, an interim application was filed seeking condonation of a 76‑day delay in filing the appeal. The appellant explained that a writ petition was …