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Judgments of 2026

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Pravin Baban Khedekar etcversusPRAMOD SADASHIV KALE

Disposed Off

The appellants challenged a district court decree dated 20 November 2025 that upheld an earlier trial‑court order restraining them from obstructing the respondent’s construction of a compound wall, by preserving a 6‑ft pathway for ingress and egress. The dispute originated from a 2009 suit (RCS …

SHRI. PRAVIN BABAN KHEDEKAR AND OTHER-1versusSHRI. PRAMOD SADASHIV KALE

Disposed Off

The appellants challenged a district court decree dated 20 November 2025 that upheld an earlier trial‑court order restraining them from obstructing the respondent’s construction of a compound wall, by preserving a 6‑ft pathway for ingress and egress. The dispute originated from a 2009 suit (RCS …

MAHESH BHARTIYAversusDY REGISTRAR, C. S. T- WARD , MULUND , MUMBAI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, former committee members of Lok Nisarg Co‑operative Housing Society, filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging two orders dated 23 January 2024 and 20 March 2024 that directed a re‑audit of the society and the appointment of a special auditor. They alleged that the orders …

DR. AMOL D. WAJEversusTHE MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, a vehicle owner, appealed an order of the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation which held that United India Insurance Co. was not liable because the insurance policy cited (No.162300/31/28/01/0001/624) was not produced. The appellant later sought to introduce that policy as …

DR. AMOL D. WAJEversusTHE MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, a vehicle owner, appealed the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation’s order that exonerated the insurance company on the ground that the relevant insurance policy was not produced. The appellant filed an application under Order 41 Rule 27 of the CPC to introduce the missing policy …

SANJAY SHANKAR KALEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Sanjay Shankar Kalekar filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the application because the criminal antecedents of the applicant were not disclosed in the filing. The court considered whether the application could be withdrawn …

MAYURI MANGESH SURVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Mayuri Mangesh Surve applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Crime No.622 of 2025 for alleged theft of a Mangalsutra worth Rs.9,87,972. The offences alleged were under Sections 3(5) and 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant, a family friend of the first informant, …

PAWAN SINGH BHOPAL SINGH RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Pawan Singh Bhopal Singh Rathod, who feared arrest in a case alleging misappropriation of Rs.15,88,150 under Sections 316(4), 344 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant’s brother …

P. RAGHOTHAMAM NAYAKARversusM/S. G.S. CONSTRUCTION CO. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, P. Raghothaman Nayakar, sought leave to withdraw three criminal appeals pending before the Bombay High Court and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025). The Court considered whether such …

P. RAGHOTHAMAN NAYAKARversusM/S G.S. CONSTRUCTION CO. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, P. Raghothaman Nayakar, sought leave to withdraw three criminal appeals pending before the Bombay High Court and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025). The Court considered whether such …

P. RAGHOTHAMAN NAYAKARversusM/S. G.S. CONSTRUCTION CO. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, P. Raghothaman Nayakar, sought leave to withdraw three criminal appeals pending before the Bombay High Court and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025). The Court considered whether such …

JAYANTILAL VIDHALBHAI SHAPARIA AND ORS.versusVRUSHALI VILAS AACHARYA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioners, defendants nos. 9 to 13, challenged a trial court order that refused their application to withdraw previously filed consent pursis and directed the parties to continue with the underlying suit. The petitioners argued that the consent terms had been signed and acted upon, rendering …

ASHISH DEVENDRA PASWANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ashish Devendra Paswan, filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The appellant's counsel, Gaurav Bhavani, informed the Court that only one witness remained to be examined before the Trial Court and that this witness would be examined on the next hearing. The …

JIJABHAU DYANESHWAR TEMGIREversusGANGARAM KHANDU TEMGIRE AND ORS

Allowed

The petition filed by defendant‑1 challenged the trial court’s refusal to allow him to produce payment receipts during the cross‑examination of plaintiff‑1. The suit concerned the cancellation of three sale deeds and a rectification deed allegedly obtained by misuse of a cancelled power of attorney. …

FOODLINK F AND B HOLDINGS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Foodlink F&B Holdings filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging the constitutionality of Section 83 of the CGST Act and seeking to quash eight attachment orders dated 27‑02‑2024 that froze 36 of its bank accounts. The High Court earlier ordered a special audit under Section 66 of the CGST …

DIVYA JITEN NAGDAversusM/S. R. K. BOTTLING AND COMPANY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellants in three criminal appeals sought to withdraw their appeals before the Bombay High Court and instead file them before the Sessions Court. The court considered whether such withdrawal was permissible, referencing its own practice in similar matters and the Supreme Court decision in …

SHRI. DILIP MAHADU POTE AND ORS.versusSHRI. BHASKAR TUKARAM POTE

Disposed Off

The High Court examined three writ petitions (2417/2014, 3613/2017, 11573/2019) where suits were erroneously marked as "Stayed by High Court" in the Roznama and CIS due to unverified entries. In WP 2417, the petition for impleadment was dismissed for non‑prosecution after the court found no actual …

ANSARI WAQAR AHMAD MOHD. YUSUFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging a communication dated 7 June 2022 that rejected his request to lay a pipeline from Lonwade Shivar, citing prohibitions under the Indian Forest Act, 1927 and the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The communication was issued by the Forest Range Officer …

PRATIBHA SADANAND SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The appellant, Pratibha Sadanand Shetty, sought leave to withdraw Criminal Appeal No. 252 of 2025 and requested liberty to contest a separate MPID Special Case No. 781 of 2024 pending before the Designated Judge, City Civil & Sessions Court, Mumbai. The High Court, after hearing counsel, granted the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusSHIVUBAI PANDURANG TALORE AND ORS

Dismissed

The State of Maharashtra filed a civil application seeking dismissal of a compensation claim after the appellants deposited and the respondents withdrew the amounts. The court considered a prior decision (First Appeal No. 737 of 2012) where the reference court awarded only a 25% uplift over the …

SIRAJ SALIM SAYYED AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ under Article 226 and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 0943 of 2023 alleging offences under Sections 323, 406, 498-A, 504 and 34 of the IPC, arising from a matrimonial dispute. The respondent wife submitted an affidavit …

SHRI. NANIKRAM LAXMANDAS ROHRAversusSHRI. MANOJ LACHHMANDAS JAGWANI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shri Nanikram Laxmandas Bohra, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the respondent, Shri Manoj Lachhmandas Jagwani. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, on instructions, applied for leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered …

SUNIL PUROHITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sunil Purohit, filed interim applications seeking bail and suspension of his sentence pending the hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 299 of 2025. He argued that he had deposited fifty percent of the compensation awarded, which he claimed justified relief. The Court, after hearing counsel …

SUNIL PUROHITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Sunil Purohit, the appellant, filed interim applications seeking bail pending the final disposal of Criminal Appeal No. 299 of 2025 against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant asserted that he had deposited fifty percent of the compensation awarded, arguing that this should justify his release …

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBABYABAI DWARKANATH TIKONE AND OTHRS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, National Insurance Co. Ltd., filed a first appeal against Babyabai Dwarkanath Tikone and others. During the hearing, the appellant's counsel informed the court of his intention to withdraw the appeal. The respondents' counsel sought the discharge of an undertaking they had given at …

SANGEETA BALU CHORMALE AND ORS.versusRAMA ALIAS RAMBHAU KONDIBA THOMBARE AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Sangeeta Balu Chormale and others, filed Writ Petition No. 8050 of 2018 in the Bombay High Court. They later filed a fresh application in the trial court pursuant to an earlier order dated 5 April 2023. Seeking to avoid parallel proceedings, the petitioners applied to withdraw the …

DR. AMOL D. WAJEversusTHE MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellant, a vehicle owner, appealed an order of the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation which had held that United India Insurance Co. was not liable because the insurance policy cited (No. 162300/31/28/01/0001/624) was not produced. The appellant later filed an application under Order 41 …

SUNIL INDER NAYARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sunil Inder Nayar, filed a criminal writ petition challenging certain orders. The High Court had earlier, on 4 March 2026, directed the petitioner to deposit costs of Rs. 30,000 with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority. On 20 July 2026, the petitioner complied by …

SHRI RAMCHANDRA GOVIND GEHANIversusSHRI MOHD. HANIF ABDUL SHAIKH

Dismissed

The landlord, Shri Ramchandra Govind Gehani, filed a civil revision challenging the trial and appellate courts' concurrent findings that his eviction suit under the Rent Act should be dismissed. The landlord relied on three grounds: the tenant’s alleged willful default in rent, unauthorized …

SANGEETA BALU CHORMALE AND ORSversusRAMA @ RAMBHAU KONDIBA THOMBRE AND ORS 6

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Sangeeta Balu Chormale and others, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the respondents. They later filed a fresh application in the trial court after obtaining liberty from this Court on 5 April 2023. The petitioners now moved to withdraw the writ …

SHRI.BALU DADAGIR GOSAVIversusSHIR.MARUTI BHAURAO SHINDE (DECEASED)

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court, on 04/10/2024, ordered the appellant to file a private paper book within one year. The appellant failed to comply, and the matter was listed before the Registrar on 12/02/2026. Under Chapter VII, Rule 10(iii) and Rule 10(vi) of the Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960, …

MANHARLAL KALIDASversusN DEVELOPERS AND CO AND ORS

Disposed Off

The respondent No.1, a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), filed an interim application seeking leave to file a vakalatnama on behalf of the HUF. The applicant's counsel argued that the original plaintiff had been served by pasting a notice on the door and that the plaintiff's lawyer had also been served, …

DIVYESH SUKHADIAversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after December 18, 2015. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the petition. Consequently, the court dismissed …

AARTI RAVINDRA JOSHIversusVITHABAI PANDIRTAO BACCHAV AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petition concerned a retirement dispute that had been decided by a School Tribunal in 2011, granting retirement to the respondent. By the time of the writ petition, both the petitioner and respondent had already retired, leaving no substantive issue for the court to consider. The court observed …

SAFIQUE AHMED ASHIK ALI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for hearing after August 26, 2016 and did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the relief sought. Consequently, the court considered …

ZILLA VIDYA VIKAS MANDAL AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

A writ petition (No. 4182 of 2011) was filed by Sayali Deepak and others against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioners sought relief but failed to advance any substantive cause of action. The court noted that no prosecution of the petition had been undertaken. Consequently, the Court …

PRATAP SARNAIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Pratap Sarnaik, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. The petitioner’s counsel applied for unconditional withdrawal of the petition. The court granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the …

SUBHASH DNYANURAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for the hearing. The record shows that after July 7, 2015, the petitioner and/or his counsel did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The court inferred that the petitioner was not interested in pursuing the …

M/S. KUNJ GLASS PVT. LTD.versusTHE ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER AND ANR.

Rule Made Absolute

The petitioner, M/s. Kunj Glass Pvt. Ltd., challenged an order dated 24 June 2008 in which the Competent Authority, exercising powers under Section 7A of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, denied its request for documents and records that formed the basis of a …

PARIND SUSHIL PAREKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Parind Sushil Parekh, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. After the hearing on 13 July 2015, the petitioner and his counsel failed to take any steps to circulate the petition or appear before the court. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in …

N. DEVADASANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 6 May 2015 in the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the petition. Consequently, the court …

M/S. WHIZ ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners, M/s Whiz Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioners' counsel, on instructions, sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No …

POONAM W/O. NIPUN NATHANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 1 June 2015 but failed to appear for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition thereafter. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution.

PAWAR AVINASH PANDURANG AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Petitioners filed a writ petition (No. 4832 of 2013) before the High Court of Bombay. No pleadings were filed on behalf of the petitioners. The Court noted the absence of any pleadings and consequently dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution. The dismissal was ordered by Justice Amit Borkar. No …

SHRI. VIRENDRAKUMAR NARAYAN VHORKATE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition (No. 4839 of 2013) arising out of the proceedings related to a no‑confidence motion in 2013. The High Court examined whether any substantive matter remained for adjudication. It observed that the underlying proceedings had been concluded and there was nothing …

MAYUR NALIN SHAH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. After the hearing date of 16 November 2015, the petitioners and their counsel failed to appear or take any steps to advance the petition. The court noted that the …

KIMTILAL MANOHARLAL DANGversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Kimtilal Manoharlal Dang, filed Writ Petition No. 2233 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court. After the hearing on 20th November 2017, the petitioner and his counsel failed to take any steps to circulate the petition or appear before the court. The court observed that the petitioner …

ROKDOBA EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ORS.versusRAMDAS MARUTI PAWAR AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners, Sayali Deepak and others, filed a writ petition against respondents Upasani and others in the Bombay High Court. The petition sought relief concerning the respondent's reinstatement, but the respondent was subsequently reinstated and the petitioner retired as Head Master, rendering …

KANCHAN W/O SANJAY GUPTAversusMANOJ SHANKARLAL GUPTA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kanchan, sought to recall the order dismissing her writ petition for default and to restore the petition, citing reasons for non‑appearance and unpaid costs by the respondents. She also moved to bring on record the heirs and legal representatives of a deceased respondent and to amend …

PRASHANT PRAVEEN JAINversusM/S. PACIFIC INFOTECH PVT. LTD. AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Prashant Praveen Jain, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court against Pacific Infotech Pvt Ltd, its directors, and the State of Maharashtra. The appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal and instead file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on the …

PANNALAL CHUNILAL JAINversusRAGHUVEER WAMAN DINDORKAR AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petition under Article 227 challenged an appellate decree that granted eviction of a tenant on the ground of bonafide requirement. The original eviction suit was filed by the landlord on three grounds – default in rent, bonafide requirement and permanent alterations. The trial court had decreed …

HEMANT B. PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Hemant B. Patil, filed a writ petition on 10 June 2015 but failed to take any steps to advance the petition, including not circulating it for hearing. The court noted that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for …

ANAND ARUNKUMAR BHATTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner sought quashing of FIR No. 129 of 2018 and the related charge‑sheet alleging offences under Sections 294, 114 and 34 IPC and the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance Act, on the ground that he was only a "customer" present at a bar where obscene dance was alleged. The court …

MAHESH @ MANISH BHUPAT OZAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mahesh @ Manish Bhupat Oza filed a writ petition challenging the State of Maharashtra. The respondent's counsel submitted a copy of an order dated 28 October 2015 in which a coordinate bench of the same court had already quashed the criminal case. The court observed that, in view of the earlier …

YASMIN M.Y. VALIBHOYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Yasmin M.Y. Valibhoy, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the case were …

AZHAR AHMED ZAFAR SHAIKHversusM/S MD. TAQI MD. NAQI PVT. LTD. AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Azhar Ahmed Zafar Shaikh filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf. The court noted the petitioner's non‑appearance and dismissed the writ petition in default. No merits of the petition were considered. The order was pronounced by Justice Gauri Godse on 4 …

CAPT.Y.D.JOSHIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Capt. Shri Y.D. Joshi, filed Writ Petition No. 5922 of 2006 in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the Union of India and others. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered whether it could grant …

BABULAL B. KHANDELWALversusREHMATI PEER CHARITABLE TRUST AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shabnoor Ayub, filed a civil application (No. 2353 of 2008) before the Bombay High Court. No party appeared before the court for the hearing. The court noted the lack of prosecution of the application. Consequently, the court dismissed the civil application for want of prosecution. No …

SHREE SATI TRAVELS PVT. LTDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The petitioner, M/s. Shree Sati Travels Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition unconditionally. The Court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive …

MR. URVINDER PAL SINGHversusVERSOVA POLICE STATION AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Mr. Urvinder Pal Singh, filed a writ petition but failed to appear or take any steps to advance the petition after the first hearing on 1 December 2016. The court noted that the petitioner showed no interest in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition on …

BHARAT MUKTI MORCHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bharat Mukti Morch, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an unspecified order of the State of Maharashtra. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petition had become infructuous due to the passage of time. The respondents, …

NAYAN SURESH SHINDE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, originally accused Nos.3 and 4, filed an interim application seeking suspension of their sentence and release on bail pending the appeal. The court noted that a co-accused, Naresh Donde (A‑2), had been released on bail, and that the eyewitness testimony linked the applicants' alleged …

PENTAYYA JANGLYA CHITAREEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Pentayya Janglya Chitaree, filed a criminal bail application (Cr. B.A. 2219-2025) before the High Court of Bombay. On 4 March 2026, the Court issued an order that incorrectly recorded the criminal case number as CR No. 191 of 2024 instead of the correct CR No. 18 of 2024. The …

RAJARAM S/O. ANANT MOREversusSWAPNALI WD/O. AKSHAY GAIKWAD AND ORS.

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

The Registrar listed two interim applications for a first appeal (Stamp) No. 16605 of 2024. The applicant's advocate was given two weeks to supply copies of documents for issuing notices to respondents 1, 3 and 4, but failed to do so. Under Chapter VII, Rule 2(iii) of the Bombay High Court Appellate …

RAJARAM S/O. ANANT MOREversusSWAPNALI WD/O. AKSHAY GAIKWAD AND ORS.

Dismissed for non-complying conditional Order

The Registrar listed two interim applications for a first appeal (Stamp) No. 16605 of 2024. The applicant's advocate was given two weeks to supply copies of documents for issuing notices to respondents 1, 3 and 4, but failed to do so. Under Chapter VII, Rule 2(iii) of the Bombay High Court Appellate …

ANIL ANKUSH KALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Anil Ankush Kale, was charged under Sections 394 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code for a robbery allegedly committed on 7 December 2022. He has been in custody for more than three years with no substantive progress in the trial, and the Test Identification Parade was conducted only …

SHRI. MOHAN KRISHNA KEER AND ORS.versusMANGALAM DEVELOPERS AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, original plaintiffs in a civil suit, challenged the trial court's refusal to admit certain documents tendered through a deceased plaintiff. Since two of the plaintiffs had died, the petitioners sought to bring the heirs and legal representatives on record. The High Court noted that …

LEELABAI RAMKRISHNA KUBERversusMANOHAR GANGADHAR ADKAR AND ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, a 70‑year‑old retired teacher, appealed the acquittal of four family members who were charged with offences under Sections 452, 341, 323, 504 and 506(2) IPC arising from a dispute over possession of a residential floor. The prosecution alleged that after a civil decree in the …

BALASAHEB DADASAHEB PATILversus1. SHRI KONDIBA APPA NARUTE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sayali Deepak, filed a writ petition (No. 7320 of 2012) before the High Court of Bombay challenging proceedings related to a no‑confidence motion that took place in 2012. The petition sought relief on the basis that the earlier proceedings were allegedly flawed. The Court observed …

ANKUSH @ AKASH MAHENDRAPRATAP SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Court entertained a praecipe seeking correction of a clerical error in the order dated 04 March 2026 concerning criminal bail applications. The order mistakenly mentioned only CR No. 567 of 2020 instead of both CR No. 567 of 2020 and CR No. 341 of 2020. The Court directed that the error be …

ANKUSH @ AKASH @ MAHENDRAPRATAP SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Court entertained a praecipe seeking correction of a clerical error in the order dated 04 March 2026 concerning criminal bail applications. The order mistakenly mentioned only CR No. 567 of 2020 instead of both CR No. 567 of 2020 and CR No. 341 of 2020. The Court directed that the error be …

COLLEGE OF EINGINEERING, PUNE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioners filed a writ petition and a civil application against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioners later instructed the court, via email, to withdraw the petition. The court, on receipt of the instruction, allowed the withdrawal. Consequently, both the writ petition and the …

SHRI.MANOHAR J. CHANDWANI.versusSMT.HARIBAI TILUMAL THADANI.

RULE ABSOLUTE

In Writ Petition No. 10 WP/1303/1999, the petitioner and respondent submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 29‑10‑2025, which they both signed, seeking to settle the dispute out of court. The court accepted the MOU as a binding undertaking and, relying on Paragraph 5 of the MOU, ordered …

CENTRAL WAREHOUSING CORPORATIONversusSMT. KAUMUDI P. KOTHARI and ANR

Disposed Off

The Central Warehousing Corporation filed a writ petition (No. 10314 of 2018) in the Bombay High Court against Kaumudi P. Kothari and others. The petition sought relief pending the outcome of a related civil suit. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the underlying …

MOHAMMAD KALIM KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Mohammad Kalim Khan, filed Writ Petition No. 3217 of 2015 in the High Court of Bombay seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition was listed for hearing, but the petitioner failed to appear when called. The court record shows that after July 13, 2016, …

PRABODHINI TRUSTversusVIDYA ANAND PHADKE AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shabnoor Ayub, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner communicated a desire to withdraw the petition. The petitioner’s counsel submitted the withdrawal communication to the court and sought permission for withdrawal. The court recorded the …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSATISH RAMDAS PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra sought condonation of a 125‑day delay in filing a Criminal Application for leave to appeal against an acquittal order dated 22‑Nov‑2023. The delay arose because the certified copy of the judgment was obtained on 23‑Nov‑2023, scrutinised by the Director of Prosecution on …

M/S. JOGNIA EEXPLOSIVEversusBANSILAL B. MAIL AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Jognia Explosive, sought permission to withdraw its criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court and instead file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on a recent Supreme Court decision. The Court considered the request and, noting the precedent, allowed the withdrawal …

SALIM ANWAR MEMON @ BARVATIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Salim Anwar Memon, filed Writ Petition No. 3334 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court. After the hearing on 13 July 2018, the petitioner and his counsel failed to take any steps to circulate the petition or appear before the court. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

SHRI. SURESH ANNAJI PATILversusDINESH MOTIRAM BACHHAV AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed writ petitions (Nos. 9442/2023 and 10978/2023) challenging decisions related to the Nashik Municipal Smart City Scheme. The respondents, including the State of Maharashtra and the Nashik Municipal Corporation, argued that the scheme had been cancelled by a General Body …

BABURAM SHIVMURAT YADAVversusTHE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GR.MUMBAI

Disposed Off

The appellant, Baburam Shivmurat Yadav, constructed a commercial building of approximately 2,850 sq. ft. in Kandivali without obtaining the requisite municipal approvals. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai issued a notice under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 on 24 …

MAHARASHTRA KRISHNA VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COR-POR.THRO.ITS THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER NEERA DEOGHAR PROJECversusSHRI. GANPAT DHONDU MALUSARE (DEAD)THROUGH POWER OF ATTORNEY HOL 1. JAWAJI GANPATI MALUSARE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation filed a first appeal against the deceased Ganpat Dhondu Malusare and others, accompanied by several civil applications seeking procedural reliefs. The appellant sought withdrawal of a withdrawn application and a duplicate application, …

KAPIL TREHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner Kapil Trehan filed a criminal writ petition challenging an issue process order dated 20 August 2018 passed by a Metropolitan Magistrate in a case under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner alleged that the order was cryptic, lacked …

SHARIF MOHAMMED BAPU THOTTYLIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Sharif Mohammed Bapu Thottyli applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 75, 78, 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act for alleged sexual harassment, stalking and outraging modesty of a female athlete. The prosecution alleged that …

JAWAHAR PESUMAL BHATIAversusMUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI

Disposed Off

The appellant, Jawahar Pesumal Bhatia, appealed an order dated 30 July 2018 that rejected his motion for a stay of a notice issued on 24 June 2015. Although the motion was rejected, the court had stayed the impugned order, so the notice had not been implemented. The underlying suit, filed in 2007, …

JAWAHAR PESUMAL BHATIAversusMUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI

Disposed Off

The appellant, Jawahar Pesumal Bhatia, appealed an order dated 30 July 2018 that rejected his motion for a stay of a notice issued on 24 June 2015. Although the motion was rejected, the court had stayed the impugned order, so the notice had not been implemented. The underlying suit, filed in 2007, …

DILIP PURUSHOTTAM THAKKARversusALKA NIRVRUTI TAWARE AND ANR

Disposed Off

Dilip Purushottam Thakkar filed two criminal revision applications (Nos. 399 and 400 of 2012) against respondents Nivruti B. Taware and others. No counsel appeared for the applicant in either proceeding. In application 399, counsel for respondent No.1, Alka Nivruti Taware, produced a death …

GIRISHKUMAR VASUDEVBHAI PANDYAversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Girishkumar Vasudevbhai Pandya filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and, after September 15, 2015, made no effort to circulate the petition. The court noted that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the relief sought. …

MADAN MOHAN CHANDRABHAN GUPTAversusTHE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF BHIHANMUMBAI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Madan Mohan Chandrabhan Gupta, filed Writ Petition No. 10028 of 2018 before the High Court of Bombay. Subsequently, a civil suit concerning the same matter was instituted. The petitioner sought leave to withdraw the writ petition on the ground that the suit was proceeding. The Court …

RAHUL MADHUKAR BIRLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rahul Madhukar Birla, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the BNSS (replacing Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code) seeking a mandamus directing the police to register an FIR under Section 154 of the CrPC against respondents 2 to 4 for …

RAMESH RANCHHODDAS JOSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Ramesh Ranchhoddas Joshi, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. He failed to appear for the hearing on 4th March 2026. The record shows that after 2nd March 2016, the petitioner or his counsel did not take any steps to circulate the petition even once. The court inferred …

ANITA SHANKAR PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Anita Shankar Patel filed Writ Petition No. 3637 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and, according to the record, did not take any steps to circulate the petition after 23 October 2015. The Court observed …

Salomi Sampson PedraiversusState Of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Salomi Sampson Pedrai filed a criminal revision application against the State of Maharashtra but delayed filing by 1 year and 64 days. The applicant sought condonation of this delay through an interim application. The Court, after hearing counsel, considered the reasons for the delay and the …

CAJETAN SIMON FERNANDESversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Cajetan Simon Fernandes filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging an unspecified matter. The petitioner failed to appear at the hearing scheduled on 30 September 2016 and again on 4 March 2026. No steps were taken by the petitioner or his counsel to circulate the petition after …

PRADEEP SAVLA AND ORSversusM/S. PREMIER CORE INDUSTRIES AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, former directors of Premier Core Industries, filed five criminal applications seeking to quash an issue process order dated 30 July 2019 that had been issued against them for the dishonour of cheques. They contended that they had resigned from their directorships between May and …

KULDEEP GULABRAO CHARVADversusPUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ANR.

Dismissed

The petitioner, Kuldeep Gulabrao Charvd, failed to appear before the High Court despite being allotted time on earlier dates. No representation was made on the scheduled date of 4 March 2026. Consequently, the Court dismissed the writ petition in default. No substantive merits of the petition were …

PRADEEP SAVLA AND ORSversusM/S. PREMIER CORE INDUSTRIES AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, former directors of Premier Core Industries, filed five criminal applications seeking to quash an issue process order dated 30 July 2019 that had been issued against them for the dishonour of cheques. They contended that they had resigned from their directorships between May and …

RATAN FRAMJI TATA AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Ratan Framji Tata & Anr., filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petitioners failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after 16 November 2015. The court observed that the …

SHIVAJI NATHA MALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Shivaji Natha Mali, filed a writ petition on 23 September 2015 in the Bombay High Court. He failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate or pursue the petition thereafter. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in continuing the …

IMRAN JAHURUL KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Imran Jahurul Kha, who was arrested for possession of 38.117 kg of ganja alleged to be for sale, an offence under Sections 8(c) and 20(c) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution argued that the quantity involved was commercial and that the case should …

MARTIN ALEX CORREAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Martin Alex Correa filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petition contained two prayer clauses: clause (a) seeking a certain relief and clause (b) seeking another relief. The Court examined clause (a) and held that it was not …

SANJAY BEDIAversusTHE SENIOR INSPECTOR OF POLICE AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Sanjay Bedia, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the petition were …

INDUSTRIAL BHAVAN (WORLI) LTD.,versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Industrial Bhavan (Worli) Ltd. filed a writ petition (No. 4046 of 2015) in the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The counsel for Respondent No.2 submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The Court accepted this submission and disposed of the petition …

RAJENDRA BAGIRATH SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Rajendra Bagirath Singh and Namdev Vishnu Kale, were arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case involving a fraudulent WhatsApp link that led to a loss of over Rs. 43 crore. They sought bail, arguing that most co‑accused (10 out of 14) had already been released and that their …

MANJIRI KAUSTUBH MARATHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

Manjiri Kaustubh Marathe filed a writ petition seeking transfer of the investigation in a criminal case, alleging bias in the investigating agency. The petition was presented before the High Court of Bombay. The Court examined the legal question of whether a writ petition for transfer of …

VITTHAL RAGHU KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Vitthal Raghu Kamble, had earlier filed an interim bail application which was dismissed on 5 April 2023. No change in circumstances occurred to merit reconsideration of the evidence. The applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the interim application and to continue pursuing …

SGDC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDversusCITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, SGDC India Private Ltd., filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking multiple directions including mandamus to cancel a tender award, set aside a rejection notice, open its bids, and stay further steps in an e‑tender for upgrading a golf course. The petition listed eight specific …

M/S. PRAGA TOOLS AND DIESversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

M/s. Praga Tools and Dies filed a writ petition (No. 11100 of 2014) in the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra and others. No pleadings or supporting documents were filed by the petitioner. The court noted the absence of any prosecution of the petition. Consequently, the petition was …

SHRI. NAMDEO DAGDU HINGEversusSHRI. RAMCHANDRA LAXMAN VAIRAGAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Shri Namdeo Dagdu Hinge, filed a review petition challenging the order dated 4 March 2026 which directed him to deposit Rs. 2,000 in execution of a decree. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petitioner had a valid justification for not complying with the decree dated 19 April …

SHAILESH MISTRYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shailesh Mistry filed Writ Petition No. 4351 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. The petition sought relief under prayer clause (b). The Court examined the petition and held that the relief sought under clause (b) is not tenable under law. It further …

BIPIN VINOD KANDUMALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Bipin Vinod Kandumal, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing, the court indicated an inclination not to grant bail, and the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the application, requesting the trial court to expedite the trial. The State …

GANESH SUNIL KOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Ganesh Sunil Koli filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner argued that the Caste Scrutiny Committee had already resolved the dispute in question. The respondents did not appear or make submissions. The Court, after hearing the …

HRIDAYNATH D KADU DESHMUKHversusSURENDRA DATTATRAY KADU AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Applicant, half‑brother of Petitioners, sought clarification of the High Court's order dated 20 October 2023 in Writ Petition No. 5618 of 2014, alleging that the order had not decided the title of a property in Dhankawadi, Pune or the issuance of TDR/DRC. The property, originally belonging to …

SWATI RANJAN KEER AND ORSversusMANGALAM DEVELOPERS AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, original plaintiffs in a civil suit, challenged the trial court's refusal to admit certain documents tendered through a deceased plaintiff. Since two of the plaintiffs had died, the petitioners sought to bring the heirs and legal representatives on record. The High Court noted that …

LAKHAWINDER SURJIT SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Lakhawinder Surjit Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Maharashtra to invoke specific provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Bombay Police Act in criminal case No. 617/2024, and to conduct a fair further investigation with a supplementary …

JAGRUTI ARUN UGALEversusNASHIK MUNICIPAL CORPORATIN NASHIK AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Jagruti Arun Ugale, filed a writ petition (No. 13215 of 2017) before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Nashik Municipal Corporation and others. The petitioner, through counsel Renuka Yadav, later instructed the court to withdraw the petition. The court considered the …

SULTAN AHMED ABDUL LATIF SHAIKHversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Dismissed

The appellant, Sultan Ahmed Abdul Latif Shaikh, sought regular bail in a case involving the alleged trafficking of 16 kilograms of mephedrone under the NDNDPS Act. He argued that his arrest reasons were not communicated, that no narcotics were recovered from him, and that the large cash seized from …

SONU RAM MAHESH YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner Sonu Ram Mahesh Yadav filed a writ petition under the inherent power of Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash FIR No. 533 of 2025 registered under Sections 108, 352, 352(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner later …

BHIM PRASADSINGH BADELAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Bhim Prasadsingh Badela, was arrested on 7 January 2025 and charged under IPC sections 178 to 182 and Section 3(5) of the BNS 2023 for alleged possession of counterfeit currency. The applicant’s counsel argued that the prosecution’s case was undermined by a discrepancy in the timeline …

SHRI. RAKESH RAJENDRAKUMAR AGARWALversusSURESH KANTILAL JANI AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioner, defendant No.1, challenged an injunction granted by the trial court and affirmed by the first appellate court that restrained him from disturbing the plaintiffs' possession of a suit property and from alienating it. The injunction was based on the plaintiffs' claim of title under a …

AMINABIBI TAJJUDDIN KHAN AND ORSversusSALIM ALI KHAN AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition but failed to appear before the court on two scheduled dates, 24 February 2026 and again on 4 March 2026. The court noted the petitioners' lack of interest in prosecuting the petition. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ petition for want of prosecution. …

CHANDANKUMAR UJAGAR SAHANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Partly Allowed

The appellant was convicted under IPC section 376(3) and POCSO sections 6 and 8 for raping a nine‑year‑old girl in a public washroom, based on the victim’s testimony, her mother’s account, a neighbour’s observation and medical evidence of genital injury. The trial court sentenced him to rigorous …

GANESHA MOHANversusRAGINI MOHAN

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ganesha Mohan, filed a Civil Revision Application No. 760 of 2023. On 24 February 2026, the Court ordered the application to be listed for dismissal on 4 March 2026, noting that no one appeared for the applicant. On the scheduled date, the applicant again failed to appear, indicating …

MANGESH LAXMAN KAMBLEversusBABULAL MULCHAND VARMA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mangesh Laxman Kamble filed Criminal Application No. 356 of 2016 which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. He filed Interim Application No. 3740 of 2025 seeking restoration of the dismissed criminal application. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted reasons supporting restoration. The …

DARSHAN UTTAM DHONDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Darshan Uttam Dhonde, was charged in Crime No.233 of 2024 with offences including attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and violations under the Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. The prosecution alleged that on 7 …

DINESH SITARAM SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Dinesh Sitaram Shetty, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the petition …

SUDARSHAN VISHWAS PATILversusWASIM SAYYED DISTRICT MINING OFFICER AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sudarshan Vishwas Patil, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court against Wasim Sayyed and other officials. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the petition had become infructuous because of the lapse of time. The Court accepted this submission. No substantive merits of …

ANUBAI ALIAS ANUSAYA KATHOD THAKURversusSADANAND EKNATH BHOIR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Anubai Alias Anusaya Kathod Thakur, filed Writ Petition No. 14084 of 2018 in the High Court of Bombay. The petition sought relief against the respondents, Sadanand Eknath Bhoir and others. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioner informed the Court that the underlying suit …

SMIT MATAPRASAD RAJAKversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Smit Mataprasad Rajak filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing both sides, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, indicating a desire to revive it if the trial extended beyond six months. The Court noted its reluctance to grant any …

DEEPAK MAHADEV GAUTAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Deepak Mahadev Gautam filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing both sides, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to revive it if the trial does not conclude within six months. The Court, noting its reluctance to grant …

SMT. SAVITRIBAI LAXMAN PATIL AND ORS.versusSHANTARAM DAMODAR PATIL AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Smt. Savitrakbai Laxman Patil, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a civil suit. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the underlying suit had been settled by consent terms, rendering the writ petition unnecessary. The court examined the submission and …

DEEPALI VIKAS PHATANGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Deepali Vikas Phatangare, applied for regular bail in a case alleging she purchased a child from accused Nos. 1 and 2 and transferred money to accused No. 5, violating sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. …

GUNAJI JANU DHAWADEversusGRIEVANCE REDRESSAL COMMITTEE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Gunaji Janu Dhawade, challenged a July 26, 2024 order that rejected his appeal against a November 13, 2021 order denying him statutory benefits because of inconsistencies in how his name appeared in various documents. He argued that the variations—such as Gunaji Janu Dhawade, Janu …

VIJAY KUNDAN AND ANRversusINSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought condonation of a 400‑day delay in filing an interim application to restore their civil writ petition, which had been refused because they failed to remove office objections within the prescribed two‑week period. The Registrar had ordered automatic refusal if objections were …

MUNYA @ MUNIR GAUS SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Munya Shaikh, was convicted of murder and related offences and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed the classification of his offence under the Maharashtra prison guidelines, arguing that the murder arose from a family feud and should fall under Category 3(b) (22 years …

VIJAY MANGILALJI CHANDRAWATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Petitioner Vijay Mangilalji Chandrawat filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the release on bail, the calling of records of FIR No.126 of 2025 under Sections 8(c), 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985, and a waiver of verification due to his judicial custody. The petition …

VIJAY PRABHAKAR PINGALE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicants, Vijay Prabhakar Pingale and Vishal Prabhakar Pingale, were convicted under Sections 307 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 34 and sentenced to life imprisonment for a violent assault that caused grievous injuries to the victim. They filed an interim application …

Mohd Afsar Abdul Hal alias PanchiversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mohd Afsar Abdul Hal alias Panchi, filed a criminal interim application seeking condonation of a 188‑day delay in filing a revision application against the State of Maharashtra. The respondent State opposed the condonation. Both parties presented their submissions and the applicant …

SAYYEDURRAHMAN ABDUL WAHAB KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sayyedurrahman Abdul Wahab Khan, filed a criminal writ petition seeking mandamus orders for police protection, an independent investigation into an extortion call from jail, a status report on a FIR, and transfer of the investigation to the Crime Branch. The petition was filed …

KAVITA SANJAY SONTAKKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kavita Sanjay Sontakke, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel the police to produce her daughter, alleging illegal detention. The police counsel informed the court that the daughter had already been handed over to the petitioner, rendering the …

SHAHRUKH AKHATAR ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shahrukh Akhatar Ansari, was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16‑year‑old girl and threatening to publicise photographs. The prosecution highlighted the seriousness of the …

ANWAR SADIQ SHEIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Anwar Sadiq Sheikh filed a writ petition challenging the delay by the CEO of Pune Zilla Parishad in completing the statutory procedure for allotting Gram Panchayat constructed shops (galas) after an interim order dated 30 December 2024. The petitioner alleged that no further progress had been made, …

NAMDEV VISHNU KALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Rajendra Singh and Namdev Kale, accused in a cyber‑fraud case (CR No. 761 of 2024) involving alleged phishing via a WhatsApp link that led to a fraudulent transfer of Rs 1 lakh and a total loss of over Rs 43 crores. The offences were alleged under …