Created by Fuzzy Cloud

Judgments of 2026

20841 judgments · newest first · showing 17801–18000

MAICKAM VELAYUTHAM UDAIYARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Maickam Velayutham Udaiyar, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay. He later sought leave to withdraw that bail application, citing a change in circumstances, and requested permission to file a fresh bail application before the trial court. The learned counsel for the …

K.S.SREENIVASANversusV.VENKATARAMAN and ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant K.S. Sreenivasan filed a first appeal in 2007 which resurfaced in the High Court of Bombay on 2 July 2026. The respondent filed a praecipe for circulation, but no representative appeared for the respondent. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Akash Singh, informed the court that the appellant …

VINOD KISHORE VAISHNAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vinod Kishore Vaishnav, filed writ petitions (Nos. 1047 of 2018, 1589 of 2020, 754 of 2022) challenging his detention. The State, through its APP, submitted that the petitioner had been released on 11 June 2026 after completing his entire sentence. The Court examined whether the …

VINOD KISHOR VAISHNAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vinod Kishore Vaishnav, filed writ petitions (Nos. 1047 of 2018, 1589 of 2020, 754 of 2022) challenging his detention. The State, through its APP, submitted that the petitioner had been released on 11 June 2026 after completing his entire sentence. The Court examined whether the …

VINOD KISHOR VAISHNAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vinod Kishore Vaishnav, filed writ petitions (Nos. 1047 of 2018, 1589 of 2020, 754 of 2022) challenging his detention. The State, through its APP, submitted that the petitioner had been released on 11 June 2026 after completing his entire sentence. The Court examined whether the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusRAYBHAN R. GORADE

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra appealed against an order of the Reference Court dated 19 December 2000 concerning a land acquisition award. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had initially awarded Rs. 3,360, which the Reference Court enhanced to Rs. 22,386, a difference of Rs. 19,026. The appellant …

PRANAV SHRIGOPAL KABRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

These are two anticipatory bail applications before the Bombay High Court. Anticipatory Bail Application No. 599 of 2024 was filed by Pranav Shrigopal Kabra under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre-arrest bail in Crime No. 70 of 2024 dated 29.01.2024 registered …

SATYAVAN ANAT NIMBALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Satyavan Anant Nimbalkar, accused of offences under Sections 69, 318(4), 336(1), 336(3) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including alleged rape, intimidation, and cheating. The prosecution alleged that the accused coerced the …

CRYSTAL LACE (INDIA) LIMITEDversusDINESH PATEL AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, Crystal Lace (India) Limited, filed an arbitration appeal which was later sought to be withdrawn by its counsel, Ms. Richa Bharti. The respondent, Dinesh Patel, opposed the withdrawal. The sole issue before the Court was whether the appellant could be permitted to withdraw the appeal …

NISHIT BAJORIAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rakesh Ashok Kanjani, filed a writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition and obtain liberty to file an application before the trial court under Section 216 or Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code, after the police filed a supplementary charge‑sheet against a …

RANCHOD BIJIA TANDELversusSHRI. KALAN BIJIA

Transfer to other Court

The appellant Ranchod Bijia Tandel filed a first appeal (No. 209 of 2003) before the Bombay High Court against Kalan Bijia. The Assistant Registrar reported that, under Section 25A of the Goa, Daman and Diu Civil Courts Act, 1965, appeals with a subject‑matter value not exceeding ten lakh rupees …

RANU SHERALI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered an interim application filed by Ranu Sherali Shaikh, who had been convicted under the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950 for contravening Rule 3(a) and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000. The applicant, having paid the fine, sought …

BHULABHAI NENSI PATELversusSHRI SAURASHTRA LEVA PATEL SAMAJ AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shri Bhulabhai Nensi Patel, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel filed a praecipe on 1 July 2026 requesting withdrawal of the petition. The court noted the withdrawal request and, on 2 July 2026, ordered the petition to be disposed of as …

NITIKA RAOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Nitika Rao filed an anticipatory bail application which was rejected by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kalyan. She appealed the order (Criminal Appeal No. 351 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on her behalf, and the record showed she was not interested in prosecuting the …

RAJESH SHYAMU DHOTRE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, employees of Hindusthan Petroleum, filed an anticipatory bail application to avoid arrest in Crime No.88 of 2025, which involves offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. An interim protection order had been granted on …

USHA POPAT KATEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Intervenor, Usha Popat Kate, who was the informant in the FIR (Crime No. 325 of 2021), filed an interim application seeking to be allowed to intervene in Bail Application No. 4566 of 2025 filed by the accused, Nanasaheb Shankarrao Gaikwad. The Intervenor argued that as the original complainant …

RAJENDRA MINGEL KOLIversusMUMBAI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Rajendra Mingel Koli, filed a first appeal against the Mumbai Municipal Corporation concerning the tenancy of certain premises. The appellant sought the court's permission to withdraw the appeal, requesting liberty to pursue appropriate proceedings to settle inter se rights regarding …

SIDDHAV MOHAN NACHANE AND ANR.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioners Subhash Bhimrao Bhopi & Anr filed multiple writ petitions challenging actions of the Union of India and other respondents. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had already decided the petitioners' complaint, rendering the grievance moot. Petitioners, through counsel, sought …

ANTHONY IGNATIUS FERNANDESversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Anthony Ignatius Fernandes, filed a criminal appeal (No. 395 of 2026) against the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the appellant's counsel sought to submit the appellant's death certificate. The court granted leave, accepted the death certificate showing the appellant …

DR PRATEEK KANAKIAversusDIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered an interim application filed by Dr. Prateek Kanakia seeking relaxation of the condition that he remain within the Court's jurisdiction after his release ordered on 24 February 2026. The petitioner argued that he needed to travel across India for business and to …

MOHAN KHANCHANDANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mohanbhai Khanchandani, challenged the rejection of his application for membership in a cooperative society under Section 22(2) of the Maharashtra Co‑operative Societies Act, 1960, asserting that he had purchased Flat No. B‑3 through an agreement dated 17 September 2001. The …

SANJAY VITTHAL KAPSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 5 July 2021 but failed to appear for any hearing and took no steps to advance the case. The petition was last listed on 9 April 2026, when the petitioner’s counsel sought an adjournment citing personal difficulty. The court observed that the petitioner showed …

SIKANDAR SULEMAN LOLADIAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sikandar Suleman Loladia, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 2219 of 2015 in the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner, through counsel Aditya Rai, Divakar Rai and Ramchandra Rane, sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The respondent State of Maharashtra, represented by …

DEVIDAS MADHUKAR TORAVANE @ GHODYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Devidas Madhukar Torawane, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. The State opposed bail, citing the applicant's prior criminal antecedents and an externment order that overlapped with the alleged offence. The applicant's counsel subsequently sought leave to …

KIRAN VILAS BURHADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kiran Vilas Burhade, filed five anticipatory bail applications seeking protection from arrest in separate FIRs registered under Sections 305 and 331 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He had previously been detained for five days in a similar case but was released on bail without …

KIRAN VILAS BURHADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kiran Vilas Burhade, filed five anticipatory bail applications seeking protection from arrest in separate FIRs registered under Sections 305 and 331 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He had previously been detained for five days in a similar case but was released on bail without …

DESAI PRAVIN VIJAYversusABHYANKAR S.B. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Pravin Vijay Desai filed Writ Petition No. 5296 of 2006 in the High Court of Bombay against S.B. Abhyankar and others. The petition sought relief, but during the proceedings the petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the petition had become infructuous. No further arguments or evidence were …

MUKTAI GANESH GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHRASHTRA

Allowed

The Intervenor, Muktai Ganesh Gaikwad, filed an interim application seeking to be added as a respondent in Criminal Bail Application No. 4566 of 2025 and to be allowed to file written arguments. The application was heard before Justice Ashwin D. Bhope, who noted that the Intervenor, through senior …

SUDESH TUKARAM INDAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Vasant Anandrao Idhol, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court, after hearing arguments, was initially not inclined to grant relief. Counsel for the applicant then sought permission to withdraw the application. The court granted permission to …

PUNDALIK MAHADU GHUGE. and ANR .versusTHE STATE OF MAH. and ANR .

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay dealt with a group of appeals and cross‑objections concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 1990 and 1991. Both the claimants and the State agreed that the matter was governed by the Division Bench decision in State of Maharashtra …

SADASHIV L. SHELARversusMARUTI L. SHELAR AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, Sadashiv Laxman Shelar, filed a second appeal seeking to maintain the interim stay that had been granted on 20 June 2001. The principal issue before the Court was whether that stay should be continued pending the final determination of the appeal. The Court examined the submissions of …

SACHIN ALIAS LAMBU HANUMANT RAJEYAversusTHE STATE OF MARARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sachin Alias Lambu Hanumant Rajeya, was ordered on 11 November 2025 to be enlarged on bail with a personal bond of Rs.15,000 and a surety, and his substantive sentence was suspended because he had already served 7 years and 9 months of imprisonment. More than six months elapsed and …

ASHA MADHUKAR SHEWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Asha Madhukar Shewale, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The court accepted this submission and disposed of the petition on the ground that it was no longer …

PUNDLIK MAHADU GHUGE and ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court dealt with a series of appeals and cross‑objections concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 1990 and 1991. Both the claimants and the State agreed that the matter should be decided in line with the Division Bench’s earlier order in State …

SHRI TRIMBAK KHANDU SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay dealt with a group of appeals and cross‑objections filed by various claimants and the State of Maharashtra concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 4 January 1990 and 7 March 1991. Both parties agreed that the matter was governed …

SUBHASH BHIMRAO BHOPI AND ANRversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioners Subhash Bhimrao Bhopi & Anr filed multiple writ petitions challenging actions of the Union of India and other respondents. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had already decided the petitioners' complaint, rendering the grievance moot. Petitioners, through counsel, sought …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusPUNDALIK MAHADU GHUGE and ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay dealt with a group of appeals and cross‑objections concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 1990 and 1991. Both the State of Maharashtra and the claimants agreed that the matter was governed by the Division Bench decision in State …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusBHIMA BHIKA WAGH and ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay dealt with a group of appeals and cross‑objections concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 1990 and 1991. Both the claimants and the State agreed that the matter was governed by the Division Bench decision in State of Maharashtra …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSMT. KUMUBAI JAGANNATH MAHALE and ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay dealt with a group of appeals and cross‑objections filed by various claimants and the State of Maharashtra concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 4 January 1990 and 7 March 1991. Both parties agreed that the matter was governed …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusBALU MAHADU KORHALE

Disposed Off

The High Court dealt with a series of appeals and cross‑objections concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 1990 and 1991. Both the claimants and the State agreed that the matter should be decided in line with the Division Bench’s earlier order in State …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusTRIMBAK KHANDU SONAWANE

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay dealt with a group of appeals and cross‑objections filed by various claimants and the State of Maharashtra concerning the valuation of land acquired for the Punegaon Dam under notifications of 4 January 1990 and 7 March 1991. Both parties agreed that the matter was governed …

MAYUR GORAKH GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mayur Gorakh Gaikwad, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 43‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra. The impugned judgment was pronounced on 26 February 2026, but the applicant obtained a certified copy only on 8 June 2026, citing …

NEHA MILINDRA GAUTAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Neha Milindra Gautam, filed a criminal writ petition seeking custody of a child. Counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the petition and to approach the appropriate forum, such as the Family Court or Civil Court, for custody matters. The Court considered the …

AVINASH BALVANT PATILversusTHE POLICE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATION OFFICER

Disposed Off

Avinash Balvant Patil filed an anticipatory bail application which has been pending before the trial court for two months without any order. The applicant's counsel argued that the delay was unjustified. The High Court noted the pendency and directed the trial court to decide the application as …

MRS. CHHAYA MUKUND DESHMUKHversusTHE SUPERINTENDENT OF LAND RECORDS AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Chhaya Mukund Deshmuku, filed a writ petition challenging the actions of the Superintendent of Land Records. The Deputy Superintendent of Land Records, Taluka Sinnar, issued an order on the petitioner's application dated 24 June 2026. The court examined the order and concluded that …

SARASWATI W/O SAHDEV NANAVARE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Saraswati and others, filed a writ petition challenging the filing of a B‑Summary Report (CR No.176 of 2016) by the police before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Vadgaon, Maval on 26 September 2018. The respondent State, through its Assistant Public Prosecutor, submitted an …

SANGITA @ SANJIVANEE KUNDALIK SHCDAGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sangita @ Sanjivanee Kundalik Shcdage, filed a criminal application seeking cancellation of the bail previously granted to her. The respondent State of Maharashtra, through its counsel, submitted that the charge sheet in the case had already been filed. The Court examined whether the …

GODREJ PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDversusR. K. RAMANI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petition under Article 227 challenged the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission’s order affirming the District Commission’s condonation of a 1192‑day delay in filing a consumer complaint against Godrej Projects Development Ltd. The complainants had booked a flat, paid part consideration, …

SHIRISH PATTANSHETTYversusUNION OF INDIA THR JOINT SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

Shirish Pattanshetty filed writ petition No. 7443 of 2021 before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Union of India. No counsel was appointed for the petitioner and no substantive pleadings were filed. The respondents, represented by State counsel, were prepared to contest the petition. …

SACHIN GAJANAN SHETYEversusTHE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief, but failed to appear before the court on 30 June 2026. The Additional Public Prosecutor submitted a communication from Yerwada Central Jail confirming that the petitioner had already undergone the sentence imposed. In view of this …

FRANCIS PETER FERNANDESversusGRACY FRANCIS FERNANDES NEE GRACY GEORGE DSOUZA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Francis Peter Fernandes, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court and later sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court, after hearing the petitioner's counsel, granted the request and disposed of the petition as withdrawn. Consequently, there were no remaining …

AMI TECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANOTHERversusSRIDHAR MUNUSWAMY

Disposed Off

The appellants, Ami Tech India Private Ltd. and another, appealed against an order dated 18 September 2023 that directed the defendants to disclose their movable and immovable property. The plaintiff’s counsel consented to the quashing of that disclosure direction and to filing a fresh application …

ANIKET RAJENDRA KUSKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Aniket R. Kuskar was convicted in a case involving offences under the IPC (sections 323, 354(B), 376(2)(N), 420, 504, 506) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He was alleged to have deceived a woman about marrying her while already married, leading to sexual intercourse and extortion. The …

DEVIDAS SHANKAR MOREversusMANGAL DEVIDAS MORE

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging a Family Court order that granted the respondent Rs.10,000 per month as maintenance. The petitioner, a retired assistant section officer drawing a pension of Rs.23,750, contended that the amount was excessive and left him with insufficient funds for …

AKBAR MUSTAK SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Akbar Mustak Shaikh, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The prosecution informed the Court that the trial would involve six to seven witnesses and would be concluded within one year from the date of the hearing. On this basis, the applicant’s counsel sought …

RAKESHKUMAR GANESHCHAND SANGHVIversusNAVIN GANGJI FURIA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

Petitioner Arjun Vitthal filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against respondents. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Vedang Shirawale, later instructed the court to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and, noting that the petitioner was free to …

DGP Hinoday Industries LtdversusHirabai Popat Patil

Disposed Off

The petitioner, DGP Hinoday Industries Limited (now CIE Automotive India Limited), filed a writ petition against Hirabai Popat Patil in the Bombay High Court. The petition sought relief on unspecified grounds. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. D.J. Bhanage, applied to the Court for permission to …

RITESH SHYAM PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ritesh Shyam Patel, sought bail in a case registered under Section 376(2)(n) of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, stemming from a relationship with a minor who later married him after attaining majority. The prosecution narrated that the minor eloped with the applicant, was …

YOGESH VISHNU BHABADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Yogesh Vishnu Bhabad, filed a criminal bail application in the Bombay High Court. The prosecution indicated it would complete trial within four months. The applicant's counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to refile after four months if the trial …

SHAIKH JAVID SHEIKH RASHIDversusRAVINDRA PANCHFULA SHESHRAO JADHAV

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed four separate contempt petitions (Nos.51, 54, 57 and 67 of 2026) arising from writ petitions (Nos.7951, 7949, 8004 and 7954 of 2025) against respondent Ravindra Panchfula Sheshrao Jadhav. The petitioners’ counsel submitted that the orders of the Court had been fully complied …

RAMESHCHANDRA PUNJA SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Mr. Rameshchandra Punja Shah filed a writ petition (No. 1456 of 2015) in the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Abhijeet Naik, assisted by Mr. Rajesh Khobragade. The respondents were represented …

PRALHAD NARHARI RUPNARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Pralhad Narhari Rupnar, convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for the death of his wife, filed an interim application under Section 389 of the CrPC seeking suspension of his life sentence and bail while his appeal is pending. The applicant argued that the conviction was perverse, relying solely …

SYED ALTAF AHMED ANDRABIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Syed Altaf Ahmed Andrabi, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner when the matter was called. The respondent's counsel, Ms. Megha Bajoria, informed the court that a C‑Summary Report had been filed on 29 September …

RAJEEV RAMCHANDRA PHERWANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajeev Ramchandra Pherwani, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the withdrawal of Chapter Case No.68 of 2025 and Court Case No.904 of 2025 by the authorities. The learned Assistant Public Prosecutor recorded that the authorities had decided to withdraw the …

AMAN PRAKATSINGH JATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The Special Court convicted Chetan Yashwantrao Pagare and Aman Prakatsingh Jat for kidnapping, ransom demand and murder of 22‑year‑old Vipin Bafna, imposing death sentences. The State sought confirmation of the death penalty, while the appellants challenged the conviction on grounds of insufficient …

CHETAN YASHWANTRAO PAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Special Court convicted Chetan Yashwantrao Pagare and Aman Prakatsingh Jat for kidnapping, ransom demand and murder of 22‑year‑old Vipin Bafna, imposing death sentences. The State sought confirmation of the death penalty, while the appellants challenged the conviction on grounds of insufficient …

M/S. PARIJAT HOTELS PVT. LTD.versusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dismissed

M/S. Parijat Hotels Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition (No. 2145 of 2016) in the Bombay High Court against the Union of India and other respondents. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner during the proceedings. The court observed that, owing to the passage of time, the petitioner appeared to …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusMR.NARAYAN MARUTI BHAGAT and ORS.

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra appealed a decree awarded to Mr. Narayan Maruti Bhagat, filing the appeal within four times the original amount. The State sought leave to withdraw the appeal under Notifications dated 3 November 2016, 11 May 2018 and 13 August 2018. The Court granted the leave, ordered the …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusCHETAN YASHWANTRAO PAGARE AND ANR.

Allowed

The Special Court convicted Chetan Yashwantrao Pagare and Aman Prakatsingh Jat for kidnapping, ransom demand and murder of 22‑year‑old Vipin Bafna, imposing death sentences. The State sought confirmation of the death penalty, while the appellants challenged the conviction on grounds of insufficient …

RAJAN DATTATRAY MALPEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Petitioner Rajan Dattatray Malpekar filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the proceedings of his trial. The trial concluded with the petitioner being acquitted of the charges against him. The petitioner sought relief through the writ petition despite the acquittal. …

Ish Homes Pvt LtdversusKalpesh Kumar Parmanand Dave

Allowed

The Court received a mediation report dated 12 February 2026 indicating that mediation between the parties had failed. Counsel for the applicant argued that MCA No. 509 of 2024 and MCA No. 520 of 2024 had become infructuous because the related appeals before the Small Causes Court were disposed of …

Rama Bipin PandeyversusBipin Prabhakar Pandey

Allowed

The wife, Rama Bipin Pandey, applied to transfer her divorce proceedings from the CJSD Vasai to the CJSD Kalyan, arguing that the long journey from Washim and lack of a male escort made attendance at Vasai impracticable, especially as she also faces domestic‑violence and Section 498A criminal …

SUHAS ASHOK GAIKWADversusSNEHLATA SUHAS GAIKWAD ALIAS SNEHLATA VIJAY JADHAV

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the petitioner later informed the court that the petition had become infructuous. The court, after considering this submission, dismissed the petition as infructuous and disposed of the proceedings. No substantive factual …

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.versusBALARAM KANHA VALVI AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd., appealed an order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Thane, under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appellant argued that a prior judgment of this Court (First Appeal (St) No. 6515 of 2024) decided a similar controversy, …

NILESH JITENDRA PHADTAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Nilesh Jitendra Phadtare, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging Externment Order No.36 of 2025 and its confirmation on 6 February 2026, which barred him from the Pimpri‑Chinchwad area for 24 months. He argued that the show‑cause notices …

SANJAY RAMCHANDRA TANDELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition and a related civil application in the High Court of Bombay. Over time, the petitioner lost interest in pursuing the matter. The Court observed that the petition had not been prosecuted and, due to the lapse of time, dismissed it for want of prosecution. …

SHANTADEVI RAMDHANI YADAVversusM/S. PASHMINA REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED

Disposed Off

The appellant, Mrs. Shantadevi Yadav, sought interim relief for arrears of transit rent and specific performance of two Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreements with the respondent, Pashmina Realty Pvt. Ltd., alleging the respondent had failed to pay rent after she handed over possession of two …

SHASHANK RAJENDRA HAGAWANE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioners, Shashank Rajendra Hagawane and another, filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of FIR No. 332/2025 and the related charge‑sheet for offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 506(2) and 34. The FIR …

Swati Dhirajkumar SapkaleversusDhirajkumar Ramesh Sapkale

Disposed Off

The parties, Swati Dhirajkumar Sapkale and Dhirajkumar Ramesh Sapkale, had filed a petition for divorce by mutual consent in the Family Court at Nashik. Subsequently, the applicant filed an application for leave to appeal (Pvt.) No. 84 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel …

MANGESH BAJIRAO KHALSE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Mangesh Bajirao Khalse and Deepak Chandrakant Rakshe, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 104 of 2026, alleged to involve assault, attempted murder, and theft under Sections 309(6), 311 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that on 3 …

VISHAL RAMESH TALOSKAR AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Petitioners Vishal Ramesh Taloskar and others filed a writ petition seeking correction of typographical errors in the order dated 25.06.2026, which mistakenly referred to "R.C.C. No. 158 of 2029" instead of the correct "R.C.C. No. 158 of 2019". The petitioners highlighted the errors in specific …

ANURAG NATHULAL VERMAversusMONIKA ANURAG VERMA AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Anurag Nathulal Verma, filed an affidavit withdrawing certain allegations made in an earlier interim application (No. 1575 of 2026) and sought to withdraw that interim application altogether. The respondent, Monika Anurag Verma & Anr., were served with the withdrawal. The learned …

PRAKASH BIHANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Prakash Bihani, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The grievance between the complainant and the applicant was subsequently resolved. On instructions, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Lalit Pal, sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court …

SHAKILA KADIR PATHANversusREGIONAL CASTE VERIFICATION COMMITTEE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition (No. 5536 of 2007) and a related civil application (No. 1408 of 2009) challenging the actions of the Regional Caste Verification Committee, Pune Division. No substantive arguments or evidence were presented for an extended period, and the petitioner indicated a …

MANAGER THE POONA CLUB LTD.versusGANESH SOPAN KAMBLE

Allowed

The Poona Club terminated waiter Ganesh Sopan Kamble after a domestic enquiry based on two chargesheets alleging multiple instances of misconduct in November‑December 2015. The Labour Court held the enquiry fair but declared the enquiry officer’s findings perverse, finding no evidence of misconduct. …

ANITA TUKARAM WADHAWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Anita Tukaram Wadhawal, challenged an order of the Industrial Court that remanded a Labour Court decision declaring her a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act and ordering her reinstatement with back wages. The Industrial Court had set aside the Labour Court's judgment, …

MADHUKAR GANPAT GHODINDEversusTHE SPL.LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

Disposed Off

The appellants, heirs of the deceased original claimant, appealed for a higher compensation for land acquired in Karanjade village, Raigad, under a 1970 notification. The Reference Court had awarded Rs.18 per square meter, but a later decision in Yashwant Changu Bhagat v. State of Maharashtra set …

SACHIN TANAJI SATLEversusAKSHADA SACHIN SATLE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sachin Tanaji Satle, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 2504 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the petitioner's request for withdrawal. The Court noted that a petitioner may …

UNION OF INDIAversusKISHOR BHIKAJI INGLE AND ANR.

Allowed

The State (Union of India) filed an application seeking leave to appeal a 2018 judgment of the Special (CBI) Judge in Pune that acquitted Sub‑Inspector Kishor Bhikaji Ingle, who was charged under Sections 7 and 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding a bribe from a …

SHREE SWAMI SAMARTH CONSTRUCTION AND ANRversusOMPRAKASH S JAISWAL AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioners, Shree Swami Samarth Construction, sought to recall the complainant and other witnesses for cross‑examination in six cheque‑bounce cases filed in 2016 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Earlier applications to set aside the "No Cross Order" had been allowed in 2021, …

SHREE SWAMI SAMARTH CONSTRUCTION AND ANRversusOMPRAKASH S JAISWAL AND ANR

Dismissed

The petitioners, Shree Swami Samarth Construction, sought to recall the complainant and other witnesses for cross‑examination in six cheque‑bounce cases filed in 2016 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Earlier applications to set aside the "No Cross Order" had been allowed in 2021, …

SHREE SWAMI SAMARTH CONSTRUCTION AND ANRversusOMPRAKASH S JAISWAL AND ANR

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court considered six writ petitions filed by Shree Swami Samarth Construction seeking to set aside orders that denied recall of the complainant and other witnesses for cross‑examination under Section 311 of the CrPC. The complaints, filed in 2016 under Section 138 of the Negotiable …

SWAPNIL HIRAYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking directions to the Special POCSO Court, Dindoshi (Court No.9), to decide a pending summary case (No.3/C/25) and a criminal miscellaneous application (No.128 of 2025) that had been delayed since January 2025. The petitioner alleged inordinate delay in the …

MR. PANKAJ SHASHIKANT MISTRY AND ANR.versusMRS. KISHABAI SACHIN KADAM AND ORS.

Allowed

The Bombay City Civil Court had granted an interim injunction restraining the defendants from dispossessing the plaintiff, who was a caretaker of a deceased woman’s bungalow, pending a declaration of a will. The appellate court examined whether the caretaker possessed a legally protectable interest …

MR. PANKAJ SHASHIKANT MISTRY AND ANR.versusMRS. KISHABAI SACHIN KADAM AND ORS.

Allowed

The plaintiff, a caretaker of the deceased Sushilaben Mistry, occupied a portion of a bungalow she was caring for since March 2021. After Sushilaben’s death, the defendants (her relatives) locked the premises and demanded the plaintiff vacate, prompting the plaintiff to seek an interim injunction to …

K.V. AMBU KUNHIversusTHE MUNCIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER BOMBAY

Dismissed

The appellant, Shri K. V. Ambu Kunhi, filed an appeal against the Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay concerning notices issued under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The appellant failed to appear before the court on the scheduled dates, including the hearing on 25 June …

KIRAN PRABHAKAR PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered the regular bail application of Kiran Prabhakar Pawar, accused No.12 in Crime No.72 of 2025, charged under Sections 318[4], 316[5] and 316[2] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining an unlawful loan and subsidy. The applicant was arrested on 22‑12‑2025 …

ATUL VIJAY MADANversusTHE COLLECTOR OF NASHIK STATE EXCISE DEPT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Atul Vijay Madan, challenged a March 30, 2026 order of the Nashik Collector that cancelled his induction as a partner in a licensed establishment and restored the licence to the original licencee. He appealed the order to the Commissioner of State Excise (Respondent No.2) on April 2, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGOVIND BHAU ZANKAR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed several appeals (Nos. 550, 551, 553, 571, 554 of 2000) against various respondents, while the original claimant filed cross‑objections concerning interest on solatium. The Court held that the State appeals involved only a meager quantum and therefore dismissed them …

SMT. TEJASHREE RAJENDRA KATHE AND ORSversusSHRI VIKAS MARCUS SAWANT AND ORS

Allowed

The appellants filed a first appeal in the Bombay High Court, which was admitted in September 2012. An interim application was filed seeking deletion of Appellant No.5, which the court allowed, dispensing with reverification. The parties subsequently reached a settlement and submitted consent terms, …

SAHIL BABU KAVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered two criminal applications filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of FIR No.133 of 2026 registered for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR arose from a family dispute involving two minors, which the …

ANOOP ROYversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION MUMBAI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court admitted two criminal appeals filed by Akhilesh Harshal Pandey and Anoop Roy against the Central Bureau of Investigation. The appellants sought suspension of their imprisonment sentences imposed by a Special Judge in CBI Special Cases No.35 of 2011 and No.36 of 2012, arguing parity …

AKHILESH HARSHAL PANDEYversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION MUMBAI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court admitted two criminal appeals filed by Akhilesh Harshal Pandey and Anoop Roy against the Central Bureau of Investigation. Both appellants sought relief similar to that granted to a co-accused, Satish Krishna Pujari, whose imprisonment sentence was suspended pending appeal. The Court …

ANOOP ROYversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION MUMBAI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court admitted appeals by Akhilesh Harshal Pandey and Anoop Roy against convictions in CBI Special Cases No.35 of 2011 and No.36 of 2012, where a Special Judge had imposed imprisonment. Both appellants filed interim applications seeking suspension of their sentences and bail. Noting a …

DINKAR MALHARI KOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dinkar Malhari Koli, was charged under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for a murder case registered at Khed Police Station, Pune. He filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No. 2530 of 2026) seeking release on bail. After hearing, the applicant’s counsel, Mr. Yash …

ASMA MOHAMMAD MUSTAFA KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition in 2022 challenging a detention order dated 3 December 2021. The petitioner was released on 4 December 2022, rendering the detention order moot. The respondent's counsel informed the court that the petitioner had already been released and that no further …

SARVESH PRIYATOSH TIWARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition challenging the investigation. The police completed their investigation and filed an A‑Summary Report on 15 July 2023, which was taken on record. The petitioner’s counsel subsequently sought leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the …

YATISH DILIP DESALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Yatish Dilip Desale filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court, asserting that a similar application was already pending before the Sessions Court. The applicant's counsel requested that no coercive measures be taken against him until the pending application was decided. The State …

DR. LALCHANDRA BADRIPRASAD TIWARIversusRAGHULEELA MEGAMALL KANDIVALI (WEST)

Disposed Off

The cooperative society Raghuleela Megamall filed a writ petition challenging the Deputy Registrar’s order dated 2 March 2019 that appointed an enquiry officer under Section 83 of the Maharashtra Co‑operative Societies Act, 1960, on the basis of a complaint by a single member, Mr. L.B. Tiwari. The …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusDEVAKIBAI SHANTARAM MHATRE AND ORS.

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra filed several first appeals (Nos. 27‑31) challenging judgments against various respondents. The State sought condonation of delay in filing the appeals, citing reasons detailed in the applications. The High Court, after considering the applications, granted condonation of …

DIPCO ESTATES PRIVATE LIMITEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Dipco Estates Private Limited filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner, through counsel, sought leave to withdraw the petition. The sole issue before the court was whether the petitioner could be permitted to withdraw the pending writ petition. The court examined …

PRASAD C. DHALWALKARversusJAGRUTI P. DHALWALKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Prasad C. Dhalwalkar and petitioner Jagruti Prasad Dhalwalkar filed writ petitions in the Bombay High Court. Both petitioners, through their counsel, sought to withdraw the petitions. The Court, after hearing the counsel, permitted the withdrawal of both writ petitions. Consequently, the …

MIRA PRAKASH THUBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 16 August 2019 but never appeared before the court and made no effort to advance the petition. The record shows that neither the petitioner nor her counsel circulated the petition at any time. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in …

NOAMAN MUSA KHARODIAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Noaman Musa Kharodia, filed a writ petition on 21 September 2019 in the High Court of Bombay. No appearance was made by the petitioner at the hearing, and the record shows that neither the petitioner nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition thereafter. The court …

KISHORE MAKHIJANIversusRIYA MAKHIJANI AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Kishore Makhijani filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner, through counsel G.C. Sawant, sought leave to withdraw the petition. The court considered the petitioner's request and, finding no objection, allowed the withdrawal. Consequently, the petition …

URMILA DHALLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 10 October 2019 but failed to appear for the hearing on 25 June 2026. The court noted that neither the petitioner nor her counsel had taken any steps to advance the petition since its filing. It was observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in …

SHIRISH CHINTAMANI KARNIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

This order was passed in Writ Petition No.5298 of 2019 filed by Shirish Chintamani Karnik against the State of Maharashtra and others, along with Interim Application (ST) No.9932 of 2025 filed by D.S. Kulkarni Developers Ltd. When the matter was called for hearing, no one appeared for the …

KISHORE MAKHIJANIversusRIYA MAKHIJANI AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Kishore Makhijani filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against respondents Riya Makhijani and another. During the hearing on 25 June 2026, counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after considering the …

WALTER FRANCIS MARTIS AND ANR.versusPOOJEET ENTERPRISES AND ORS.

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

The First Appeal No. 416 of 2026 was listed for a second time for the supply of copies required to issue notices to respondents No. 2 and 3. The appellant's counsel failed to provide the copies within the initially granted two‑week period. Under Chapter VII, Rule 2(iii) of the Bombay High Court …

SURAJ LAXMIKANT VISHWAKARMAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Suraj Laxmikant Vishwakarma was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the High Court of Bombay. Counsel for the applicant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court examined whether a pending anticipatory bail application …

DILIP MOTILAL TUDDUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dilip Motilal Tuddu, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. The State counsel informed the Court that the trial was scheduled to commence on 29 June 2026 and that three prosecution witnesses had already been examined, with three more to be examined, and that …

VIJAY N. CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 18 September 2019 in the High Court of Bombay. No appearance was made by the petitioner when called for hearing. The record shows that neither the petitioner nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition after filing. The court observed that the …

ZUBAIR ASGAR SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 28 November 2019 but failed to appear for any hearing and made no effort to advance the petition. The court noted the petitioner’s lack of interest in pursuing the matter. On the basis of this non‑prosecution, the judges held that the petition could not …

SMT. HEMLATA DALSINGAR SINGH AND ORS.versusUNIONT OF INDIA, THROUGH THE GENERAL MANAGER,

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

An appeal (First Appeal No. 523 of 2026) was listed for the second time for the supply of copies required to issue notice to the sole respondent. The appellant's advocate failed to provide the copies despite being granted a two‑week extension. Under Chapter VII, Rule 2(iii) of the Bombay High Court …

MAHESH MADHUKAR BHARTIYAversusDIVISIONAL JOINT REGISTRAR CO OP. MUMBAI AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, a member and former managing‑committee member of Lok Nisarg Co‑operative Housing Society, claimed the society failed to furnish a CD/video recording of the Special General Meeting (May 2023) and the Annual General Meeting (Sept 2023) despite his written complaints. Relying on …

Priyanka Ravindra LadversusVishal Bhisale alias Shyam Ravikant Bhisale

Allowed

The applicant, a wife residing in Mumbai with her parents and an autistic six‑year‑old daughter, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of a marriage petition pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sindhudurg, to the Family Court at Bandra. The husband had not paid …

PRAGATI VITTHAL GAWANDEversusTHE PRINCIPAL K M S EDUCATION AND ORS

Disposed Off

Pragati Vitthal Gawande, a former Shikshan Sevak, challenged her termination, arguing she had completed the required 30 months of service and was therefore a deemed confirmed teacher under Section 5(2A) of the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977. The …

SHARAD NANA MUKANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sharad Nana Mukane, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 2590 of 2016 in the Bombay High Court. The record shows that after August 3, 2018, neither the petitioner nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition for admission. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

M/S ORIENTAL ENTERPRISEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, M/s. Oriental Enterprise, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for the hearing. The record shows that after 27 February 2020, neither the petitioner nor its counsel took any steps to circulate the petition. The court inferred that the petitioner was not …

SHANKAR YALLAPPA VARALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The 70‑year‑old applicant, Shankar Yallappa Varale, was charged under Sections 65 and 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 6, 8, 9(m) and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly touching the genital area of a seven‑year‑old girl. The …

HEMAL BIPIN PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who are in‑laws of Respondent No.2, challenged the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's order rejecting their applications for discharge in a criminal case (CC No.1283/PW/2020). The FIR alleged only that the in‑laws urged the respondent to seek divorce and contained no other …

GOLDEN BULLINversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS THRO. CENTRAL GOVT.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Golden Bullion, challenged an Order-in-Original dated 13 November 2025 issued by an Adjudicating Authority, alleging that its show‑cause reply filed on 20 June 2025 via the departmental portal was not considered. The petitioner argued that this omission violated the principles of …

WILO MATHER AND PLATT PUMPS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusFORBES AND COMPANY LIMITED

Allowed

The applicants filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of Commercial Suit No. 169 of 2024, pending before the City Civil Court, to the Bombay High Court and to tag it with Commercial Suit No. 232 of 2016, already pending before the High Court. Both parties consented that the subject …

DefenceversusBasantabai Alias Basantabai w/o Ex Sep Late Kishan Verma

Disposed Off

The Union of India filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against Basantabai, seeking relief. The petitioner submitted a photocopy of an order from the competent authority indicating that the Armed Forces Tribunal's order dated 19 October 2022, in Original Application No.23 of 2020, had …

SPARTAN ELECTRICALSversusMUMBAI SHRAMIK SANGH

Disposed Off

Spartan Electricals and Mumbai Shramik Sangh were involved in two writ petitions concerning a labour dispute. The parties reached an amicable settlement, with the employer handing over a cheque of Rs. 8,00,000 to the workman as full and final settlement. The workman personally appeared before the …

AJAY VIJAY MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ajay Vijay More, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The issue before the Court was whether it could allow the withdrawal of a pending writ petition. The Court exercised …

SHIVRAM APPA GOVINDAPPA SAKHARE (DESD) LRS.versusBABULAL GANPAT PAGARE

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought a writ directing the respondent to deliver possession of a suit property. The respondent informed the court that vacant possession had already been handed over to the petitioners. The court scheduled a verification on 22 June 2026, but the petitioner's counsel could not …

KARNA KRISHNA CHAKI AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Karna Krishna Chaki and others, filed a criminal writ petition seeking direction for the speedy disposal of two discharge applications filed in Sessions Case No. 458 of 2022, which had been pending since 2022 and 2025. They argued that the delay was unjustified and requested the …

NAREN AVINASH JOSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Naren Avinash Joshi, filed a writ petition on 7 January 2019 in the Bombay High Court. No appearance was made by the petitioner or his counsel at any hearing, and no steps were taken to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared disinterested in pursuing …

RAKESH CHATTARSINGH PAWRAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rekesh Chattarsingh Pawra, filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. On instructions, his counsel, Ms. Ashwinii Acharii, sought leave to withdraw the bail application, citing a change in circumstances. The respondent State, represented by Ms. Veera Shinde, …

PRAMOD NIVRUTTI GHUGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, General Manager of Rebel Foods Pvt. Ltd., sought to quash an FIR and charge‑sheet filed under Sections 105, 125(a), 125(b), 288, 289 and 324(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from the death of a worker during repair of an air‑conditioner by an independent contractor. …

PRANALI JAYANT SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA TRROUGH PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who are state government employees posted with District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, filed a writ petition challenging a government resolution and a transfer order issued by the State Government. The petition was initially dismissed for want of prosecution, but was later …

Janardhan Hender Vaiti DECEASEDversusGauribai Baliram Kini DECEASED

Allowed

The appellant Janardhan Hender Vaiti (deceased) and others filed an interim application in a second appeal to bring on record the legal heirs of deceased Respondent No. 2. The application was filed within the prescribed time limit. The court examined whether the amendment to include the heirs could …

AAKASH ANANDA KEDARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Aakash Ananda Kedari filed a bail application that included a condition prohibiting him from entering Pune district until the trial concluded. He subsequently filed Interim Application No. 822 of 2026 seeking to modify that condition. The applicant, through counsel Prajyot Shinde, later requested to …

KALWA CO-OP. HOUSING SOC. LTD.versusSAGARDEEP CO-OP. HSG. SOC. AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kalwa Co-Op Housing Society Ltd., filed a writ petition challenging an order of the executing court that allowed the respondent society to amend its Darkhast to include an additional mode of execution. The petitioner contended that the execution proceedings were not maintainable …

AMIT BALU LANDGEversusDINESH RAJU TAMBE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Amit Balu Landge, filed a writ petition in the High Court of Bombay seeking relief against the respondents. During the proceedings, the petitioner informed the Court that the petition had become infructuous. He consequently requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, …

KHILJI MOHSINAHMED MUSTAKALIversusDIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANR

Dismissed

The applicant, Khilji Mohsinahmed Mustakali, filed an interim bail application in a PMLA special case pending before the Special Court in Mumbai. After hearing, the applicant's counsel, Mr. Viral Babar, requested to withdraw the bail application, a request unopposed by the Enforcement Directorate …

HIMMATLAL RATANSHI PATELversusMR. SHIVSHANKAR TIHULI SAROJ

Disposed Off

The appellant, Himmatlal Ratanshi Patel, filed an appeal against a trial court order dated 23 February 2024. Counsel for the appellant sought the court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The High Court, after hearing the application, disposed of the appeal as withdrawn. The court expressly noted …

ASHOKKUMAR MANHARLAL SHAHversusAJAYKUMAR MANHARLAL SHAH

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ashokkumar Manharlal Shah, filed an interim application seeking permission to deposit the entire decretal amount in the High Court rather than the trial court. The respondent, Ajaykumar Manharlal Shah, was absent despite notice. The court considered the request and found no objection, …

PALLU KAMLESH CHAUDHARIversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking restoration of Criminal Writ Petition No.5226 of 2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. The applicant argued that the previous counsel failed to appear and that the detainee’s relatives were not informed, raising concerns of procedural …

DIANA AGNELO COLACOversusMARIZA ARVIND NAGAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Diana Agnelo Colaco, filed a writ petition seeking permanent possession of a flat in Keshav Apartment. The High Court held that such a relief cannot be granted under its writ jurisdiction. The court directed that the petitioner must pursue her claim either before a civil court or …

PRASHANT HARISH DIVECHAversusMUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI

Allowed

The applicant filed interim applications seeking restoration of two first appeals that had been dismissed because the appellant failed to comply with a court order dated 9 December 2025. The respondent indicated it would not file an affidavit in reply. After hearing counsel and reviewing the …