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Judgments of 2026

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SUSHMA SURESHKUMAR RAOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sushma Sureshkumar Rao, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay. After the charge-sheet was filed in the underlying criminal case, the applicant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the pending bail application and to file a fresh bail application before the trial …

DHEERAJ SURENDRA UPADHYAY @ DHEERAJ SURENDRA UPADHYAYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Dheeraj Surendra Upadhyay, who was arrested for possession of illegal firearms under Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 and Sections 37(1)(a) and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Station Act, 1951. The applicant claimed innocence and asserted that …

TUKARAM RAMBHAU SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Tukaram Rambhau Shinde under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with offences under Sections 3(5) and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Shinde was …

SATYAPAL BEDILAL CHAURASIAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Satyapal Bedilal Chaurasia, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay after a chargesheet had been filed against him. The applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court. …

Benjamin Anand AshadeversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Benjamin Anand Ashade, filed a criminal application seeking cancellation of his bail. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant requested permission to withdraw the application, citing the court's reluctance to grant relief. The bench, presided over by Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale, …

NAUSHEEN NASIR KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Nausheen Nasir Khan filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Crime No. 22 of 2026 for alleged assault on a first informant and his family member, allegedly using fists and scissors, causing simple injuries. The offences alleged are under Sections 351(2), 352, 115(2), 118(1) and 333 …

DNYANESHWAR LAXMAN DONGREversusPRASHANT MAHADEV NAGARKAR AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Shri Dnyaneshwar Laxman Dongre, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court against Shri Prashant Mahadev Nagarkar and others. During proceedings, counsel informed the court that the petitioner had died and that there were no instructions from any heir or legal representative to …

JAIDEEP SALIL GHOSHALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicants, Jaideep Salil Ghoshal and another, were arrested and filed an anticipatory bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Akshay Bankapur, later informed the court that the bail application had become infructuous and sought its withdrawal. The …

VIJAY KAPURCHAND BAFNAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, a reputed jeweller, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case involving alleged misappropriation of gold bracelets weighing 1517.6 grams, alleged under Sections 3(5), 316(5) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution presented CCTV footage …

SAINATH EKNATH SAVARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, aged 19 at the time of the alleged incident, was charged under IPC Section 376 and POCSO Sections 4, 6 and 8 for allegedly assaulting a minor in a toilet. The victim later testified that no incident occurred, claiming family pressure, while the applicant's wife, an alleged eyewitness, …

GURMEET SINGH LABANAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Gurmeet Singh Labana, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Crime No. 1002 of 2025 registered at Ulhasnagar Police Station for offences under Sections 109, 352, 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 37(2) & 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. The …

ANUJ KESHWANI S/O SANJAY KESHWANIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, a businessman engaged in Airbnb services, sought modification of two bail conditions imposed by the trial court – fortnightly attendance before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and surrender of his passport. He argued that he had complied with all existing conditions, that charges …

BANOO NUSSERWANJI CAMA AND ORSversusBRIHANMUMBAI MAHANAGAR PALIKA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners failed to appear before the High Court on two consecutive dates despite the matter being listed. The court noted that the petitioners appeared unwilling to prosecute the writ petition. Consequently, the court treated the petition as withdrawn. No substantive arguments or evidence …

CHIRAG GOPAL PADWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Chirag G. Padwal, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Crime No. 214 of 2025 for alleged forgery of government documents under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged his involvement based on a co‑accused's interrogation, …

IDFC FIRST BANK LTD. AND ANRversusVINOD DHAKU GHUDEKAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, IDFC First Bank Ltd and others, claimed to be prior mortgagees and challenged an order dated 20 September 2025 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate under Rule 107(d-1)(vi) of the MCS Rules. They argued that the order should not have been passed without giving them an …

ANIL YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRO. ITS DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ITS DEPT.

Disposed Off

The High Court was asked to clarify an interim order dated 17 February 2026 that directed the State CET Cell to allow petitioners to apply for postgraduate medical seats under the 35% Institutional Quota, including unclaimed 15% NRI seats. Petitioners argued that, under Section 7(iii) and Section 14 …

RAMRATAN SUKHLAL BHARTIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The applicant, Ramratan Sukhlal Bharti, filed a bail application which was scheduled for hearing on 20 September 2025 and again on 13 February 2026, but he failed to appear on both occasions. The court observed that the applicant did not demonstrate any interest in pursuing the bail application. …

MADLYAN MARCHAD D'SILVAversusTHE COMMISSIONER , VASAI VIRAR CITY CORPORATION

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Madlyan Marchand D’silva, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the Commissioner, Vasai-Virar Corporation. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the underlying suit had already been disposed of, rendering the writ petition unnecessary. The …

JAVED AKHTARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kamal Kumar Jain, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging an unspecified action of the State of Maharashtra. Subsequently, the petitioner, through counsel, applied for leave to withdraw the writ petition. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction, considered …

KANGANA RANAUT AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kamal Kumar Jain, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging an unspecified action of the State of Maharashtra. Subsequently, the petitioner, through counsel, applied for leave to withdraw the writ petition. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction, considered …

Jayesh Paramanand KhandwalaversusCentral Bureau of Investigation

Allowed

The applicant, Jayesh Paramanand Khandwala, filed Criminal Application No. 217 of 2025 seeking the deletion of bail condition No. 3, which required him to obtain permission from the trial court before travelling abroad, in a CBI Special Case. The CBI and the State opposed the request, while the …

CHANDAN LUNAWAT AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Petitioner No.1 died during the pendency of the writ petition, leading the petitioner to argue that the petition should abate. The court examined the record and noted that, irrespective of the death, the petition had become infructuous due to the lapse of time. Consequently, the court held that the …

DINSHAW SORABJEE GAE (DESD) LRS.versusJ.N. GAZDAR and ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioners, Diksha Rane and others, filed a writ petition arising from R.A.N. proceedings before the Small Causes Court. The petition was scheduled for hearing on 13 February 2026. The petitioners failed to appear at that hearing and had also not appeared on earlier occasions. The Court …

SHIVPRASAD SHAMRAO BANDAL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioners Shivprasad Shamrao Bandal and others filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court. Both parties jointly requested an adjournment of the proceedings. The Court, presided over by Justice Ashwin D. Bhope, granted the adjournment, setting the next hearing for 22 June 2026. …

NISHA DEEPAK SHARMAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, who were charged under Sections 504, 506 read with 34 of the IPC and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(v)(a) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, sought anticipatory bail. The Special Court rejected their pre‑arrest bail applications, …

SAUMYALATA SHYAMA SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Saumyalata Shyama Shetty, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra. The court examined the record and observed that, owing to the lapse of time, the cause of action for filing the petition no longer existed. Consequently, the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGUNVANT MOHAN BHONDEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the order of the trial court in a criminal matter involving Gunvant Mohan Bhondekar (Respondent No.1) and another respondent. The High Court considered whether leave to appeal should be granted, whether bail could be ordered …

BHAVIK SHASHIKANT THAKKARversusTHE SENIOR INSPECTOR OF POLICE AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Bhavik Shashikant Thakkar, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the Senior Inspector of Police and others. The petitioner’s counsel sought leave to withdraw the petition, stating that the dispute had been settled amicably between the parties. The Court examined …

SUBHIR HARI GUPTA AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. I-114 of 2013 filed under IPC sections 354, 323, 504 and 34, alleging that the complaint was filed by the respondent's husband under pressure and based on misunderstandings. The respondent (Respondent No.2) filed a notarized consent affidavit stating that …

DEORAM KONDAJI BORASTEversusDAMODAR MOGAL JADHAV AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioners, purchasers of portions of a suit property, sought restoration of second appeals after their objections to the execution of a partition decree were rejected. The trial court had decreed a partition in 1986, which was confirmed on appeal, and the purchasers later acquired undivided …

YASMIN BAKSISH QURESHI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The applicants, led by advocate Yogesh Dalvi, filed an interim application seeking recall of the High Court's order dated 12 June 2025 that dismissed their writ petition for non‑prosecution. Dalvi admitted that his own bona‑fide mistake—his absence from the hearing—caused the dismissal. The State's …

SANJAY KALAPPA MHETREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The applicant, Sanjay Kalappa Mhetre, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The applicant failed to appear on the scheduled dates of 11 November 2025 and 30 January 2026, and again did not appear when the matter was called out. The court observed that the applicant appeared …

MRS. INDABAI DATTATRAY BHOSALE AND ORS.versusSHRI. RAMCHANDRA SADASHIV BHOSALE AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Mrs. Indabai Dattatray Bhosale and others, filed Writ Petition No. 2526 of 2017 in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay against Shri Ramchandra Sadashiv Bhosale and others. The petition sought relief from the respondents, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners on the …

MR. ARIF DADA MEMONversusSMT. TAHARIM MOHSIN PATEL AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Petitioner Mr. Arif Dada Memon filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel failed to submit the required copies of documents, and the petitioner did not appear in court. The court, on 16 January 2026, gave the petitioner a final two‑week opportunity to supply the …

RAMDAS TUKARAM THITEversusM/S SPM AUTO COMP SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

Allowed

The petitioner, a final inspector at SPM Auto Comp Systems, was suspended and later dismissed following a domestic enquiry that alleged his involvement in an assault on his superior, based largely on circumstantial evidence such as a telephone call and prior workplace friction. The Labour Court held …

SHOBHA RAVINDRA KALBHORversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay heard a criminal bail application filed by Shobha Ravindra Kalbhor Vaishali on behalf of the accused, Anil Tikam, against the State of Maharashtra. The applicant sought leave to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application after a period of …

Faisal Mohammad Husain AgarbattiwalaversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

In a criminal appellate matter before the Bombay High Court, the applicants, Faisal Mohammad Husain Agarbattiwala & Ors., deposited Rs.15,00,000 as directed by the Apex Court. Respondent No.2 sought permission to withdraw a portion of this amount, and the applicants raised no objection. The court …

SURESH NAINMAL RUGHANIversusKIRTI VIKRAM RUGHANI AND ORS

Rejected

Suresh N. Rughani filed an application under Section 447 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to have a domestic‑violence case pending before the Metropolitan Magistrate 27th Court, Mulund, transferred to any other competent court except those in Mumbai and Thane districts. He …

ROSHINI MATHEW PULIKKENversusNARESH ANTHONY GILL AND ANR.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The applicant filed an interim application seeking condonation of delay to file an appeal under Section 378(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code, challenging a magistrate's order acquitting the respondents of offences under Sections 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court examined whether the …

DATTA LAXMAN PATEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Datta Laxman Patekar, who was in custody for over four years for an alleged murder under Section 302 IPC. The prosecution alleged that the applicant deliberately assaulted and killed the victim with an iron angle and argued that he might abscond …

AMIT @ AMTYA HIRAMAN CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vaishali Anil Tikam, filed a criminal bail application (No. 4396 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court. The trial court reported that five witnesses had been examined and the trial was at its final stage. On this basis, the applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail …

AMIT RAMCHANDRA BADDIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amit Ramchandra Baddi, filed an interim application seeking modification of condition (c) of the bail order dated 30 July 2024, which required his monthly attendance at ATS Kalachowki, Mumbai. He argued that, being ordinarily resident in Hubli, Karnataka, and also an accused in a case …

SHRI DEORAM KONDAJI BORASTEversusSHRI DAMODAR MOGAL JADHAV DECEASED

Disposed Off

The case concerns second appeals filed by purchasers who had bought undivided shares of a partitioned property and had objected to the execution of the partition decree. The trial court had granted a partition decree in 1986, which was confirmed on appeal, and the purchasers later sought …

SHRI DEORAM KONDAJI BORASTEversusSHRI DAMODAR MOGAL JADHAV DECEASED

Disposed Off

The case concerns second appeals filed by purchasers who had bought undivided shares of a partitioned property and had objected to the execution of the partition decree. The trial court had granted a partition decree in 1986, which was confirmed on appeal, and the purchasers later sought …

GOLDIE SUDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, including Rajesh Dwarkadas Tulsiani, were named as accused in FIR C.R. No. 499 of 2020 for alleged offences under Sections 342, 347, 427, 504, 506, 201 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, arising from a family property dispute. The complainant, Respondent No.2, who is the …

RAHUL KUMARversusSTATE BANK OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dismissed

Rahul Kumar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of State Bank of India and others. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and the petition was not pursued further. The court noted the petitioner's non‑prosecution of the matter. Consequently, the bench …

RASHITH ANSAR BASHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Rashith Ansar Basha filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. His counsel, Mr. Shashikant Jagtap, sought the court's permission to withdraw that application and to file a fresh one before the trial court. The issue before the court was whether the applicant could be allowed to withdraw …

LAXMAN SHAVARU KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Laxman Shavaru Kale, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a matter that arose during his incarceration. The Additional Superintendent of Yerawada Central Prison informed the court that the petitioner had been released on 25 September 2010 after …

SAGAR GOVIND SAVARDEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. G P AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, presided over by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, issued a common order on 27 February 2026 due to a shortage of time. The order adjourns matters listed under Senior Numbers 33 to 165 of the Daily Main Board, except for numbers 39, 73, 81, 107, and 144, to specified later dates in …

Pritish Yashwant UghadeversusBhagyashri Pritish Ughade

Allowed To be withdrawn

The High Court of Bombay, presided over by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, issued a common order on 27 February 2026 due to a shortage of time. The order adjourns matters listed under Senior Numbers 33 to 165 of the Daily Main Board, except for numbers 39, 73, 81, 107, and 144, to specified later dates in …

NAMDEV MAHADEV MOREversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The High Court had already disposed of the anticipatory bail application (No. 90 of 2026) on 20 February 2026. An interim application (No. 188 of 2026) was filed thereafter, seeking further relief. The Court observed that, since the main anticipatory bail application had been fully decided, there …

NETAJI SUBHASHCHANDRA BOSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Kalyankari Mandal (Trust), filed a criminal writ petition on 22 January 2015. No steps were taken by the petitioner or its counsel to circulate the petition thereafter. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. …

ADITYA @ BABALU HEMANT SHARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Aditya Sharma, was charged under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act for allegedly assaulting a complainant with a sharp weapon with intent to kill. He had been in custody for more than fourteen …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Miss XYZ, filed an interim application seeking to have her name masked as "XYZ" in Criminal Writ Petition No. 3470 of 2019, where the FIR against her had been quashed. The FIR, originally filed under IPC sections 408, 409, 420, 34 and IT Act sections 66, 66B, alleged that her father …

SIDDHARTHA SHANTIBRATA SENversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Siddhartha Shantibrata Sen, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 512 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court. After the filing, the petitioner and/or his counsel failed to take any steps to circulate the petition beyond March 31, 2015. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

RATNA SUNIL MANGTANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Ratna Sunil Mangtani filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 515 of 2015 before the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petition was listed on 14 June 2017, but neither the petitioner nor her counsel appeared. Subsequent records show no effort by the petitioner to …

DILIP WAMAN MHATRE AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Dilip Waman Mhatre and others, filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No.101 of 2024 and the accompanying chargesheet for offences under IPC sections 498A, 377, 506, 406 r/w 34. The …

MR.KISHORE KUMAR SUNDER LALLAversusTHE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Kishore Kumar Sunder Lalla, filed a criminal writ petition seeking relief against the Superintendent of Police, Pune. The petitioner’s counsel requested unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of …

ARUN PANDURANG AYAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH NARPOLI POLICE STATION

Disposed Off

Petitioner Arun Pandurang Ayare filed a criminal writ petition challenging the FIR and chargesheet. After learning of the filing of the chargesheet, the petitioner sought to withdraw the petition and instead file a composite petition contesting both the FIR and chargesheet. The petitioner’s counsel, …

Chandrakant Chaganlal ShahversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Petitioner Chandrakant C. Shah challenged a notice of contempt issued by a First Class Magistrate for alleged rude conduct towards the magistrate. He argued that the magistrate lacked jurisdiction to entertain contempt proceedings and sought a declaration that the notice was void. The Court examined …

MR.PANKAJ VASANTLAL KIKAVATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 660 of 2015 in the Bombay High Court. The record shows that after 5 July 2017 the petitioner or his counsel made no effort to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the …

NITISH BHUKHANWALAversusM/S SBI GLOBAL FACTORS LTD., AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, accused in criminal complaints, sought to recall the complainant for cross‑examination after a magistrate had issued a "no‑cross" order under Section 311 of the CrPC. Their applications for dismissal of the complaint and for recall were rejected by the magistrate and later by the …

M/S BHUKHANWALA TOOLS PVT LTD AND ANRversusM/S SBI GLOBAL FACTORS LTD AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, accused in criminal complaints, sought to recall the complainant for cross‑examination after a magistrate had issued a "no‑cross" order under Section 311 of the CrPC. Their applications for dismissal of the complaint and for recall were rejected by the magistrate and later by the …

DHANASHREE LADOBA GAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dhanashree Ladoba Gaonkar, filed a criminal application seeking to quash the FIR, charge sheet and proceedings under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code. The application was filed in the High Court of Bombay before Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel …

KUNAL RAJKISHOR PANDEYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The applicant, Kunal Rajkishor Pandey, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. He failed to appear for the hearing on 12 June 2025, 20 August 2025, 12 December 2025, and 6 February 2026. The court noted that the applicant also did not appear when the matter was called on the date of …

TAMIL SELVAN MARIMUTTU HARIJANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The applicant, Tamil Selvan Marimuttu Harijan, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The applicant's counsel sought a copy of the victim's statement under Section 164 of the CrPC and a time extension, but the applicant failed to appear on multiple dates. The State's counsel submitted a …

SHOBHA BABU CHAVAN SINCE DEC THR LRSversusPRAVINCHANDRA DAHYABHAI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought to amend their original suit (SC Suit No.1242 of 2011) to include a prayer for restoration of possession of the suit property, relying on Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The amendment was filed after a decree in a related suit (SC Suit No.1360 of 2011) had already …

MR. G. CHANDRA SHEKARANversusSHIVSHAHI PUNARVAN PRAKLAP LIMITED AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellant, G. Chandra Shekaran, filed a first appeal before the High Court of Bombay against Shivshahi Punarvan Prakalp Ltd. and another respondent. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant passed away, and his death certificate was produced before the court. The learned counsel for the …

RAJGAD SAHAKARI SAKHAR KARKHANA LIMITEDversusBHAGWAN KISAN PATOLE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rajgad Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Limited, sought leave to withdraw its criminal appeal and instead file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on a Supreme Court precedent (Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran). The learned counsel submitted the request, and the Court …

RAJGAD SAHAKARI SAKHAR KARKHANA LIMITEDversusPANDURANG NAMDEO KHOPADE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rajgad Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Limited, filed Criminal Appeal No. 573 of 2018 challenging an order. The appellant sought leave to withdraw the appeal and re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran. The …

RAJGAD SAHAKARI SAKHAR KARKHANA LIMITEDversusRAVINDRA VASANTRAO DHUMAL AND ANR

Disposed Off

Rajgad Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Limited filed Criminal Appeal No. 575 of 2018 in the Bombay High Court. The appellant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. …

BHAUSAHEB MHATARJI KADVEversusADDITIONAL COLLECTOR THR APPELLATE AUTHORITY AND ORS

Disposed Off

Bhausaheb Kadve, a 65‑year‑old senior citizen, filed an application under Section 22 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, alleging harassment by his wife and seeking ownership of two flats that he claims were purchased with his funds but titled in his wife’s name. …

AGASTAYA ALOK MUNIM AND ORS.versusHDB FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the respondents. During the proceedings, the parties reached an amicable settlement and informed the court that no issues remained. Consequently, the petition was deemed infructuous. The court disposed of the …

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusBHIWAJI BAHIRU RONGATE AND OTHRS

Allowed

The applicant, National Insurance Co. Ltd., filed a civil application seeking refund of a statutory deposit. The court examined the record and noted that the first appeal in the underlying matter had been dismissed on 19 October 2010. Since the dismissal removed any legal obstacle, the court found …

TUSHAR BHARAT AHIREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Avinash and Tushar Ahire, challenged the May 4, 2019 order of the Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee that invalidated their claim of belonging to the Thakur Scheduled Tribe, which affected Avinash's appointment as a Sales Tax Inspector on a reserved post. They submitted …

MR. BALARAM SHANKAR KARBHARI AND ORS.versusMR. SAGARMAL CHOGMAL JAIN AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The appellants filed a first appeal and a civil application in the High Court of Bombay. No counsel or parties appeared for the appellants on the scheduled hearing date of 13 February 2026, and the same situation persisted on the next date. The court noted the lack of prosecution of the appeal and …

DILIP MANOHAR DESAIversusM/S PEREIRA AND CASTELINO AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner Shabnoor Ayub challenged an order dated 9 December 2019 of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal‑cumm‑Labour Court (CGIT‑II) that had set aside an earlier ex‑parte order dated 10 August 2017. The Tribunal had recalled the ex‑parte order on the basis that the respondents' advocate …

SHRI BABU POMU RATHODversusSHRI SANTOSH DHARMU PAWAR AND ORS.

Dismissed

The petition was filed by the original defendant (original plaintiff) to challenge the dismissal of a miscellaneous civil appeal by the District Court and the trial court's rejection of an application under Section 9A of the CPC read with Order VII Rule 11. The petitioner argued that the application …

KEYUR MADHUSUDAN SHAHversusNIZAR NOORALI RANGARA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed multiple criminal revision applications challenging an order of the Additional Sessions Judge that had added the Official Liquidator as a party‑respondent in appeals concerning convictions under Section 138 read with 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicants argued …

DAHYABHAI SHARE AND STOCK BROKERS LTDversusNIZAR NOORALI RANGARA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed multiple criminal revision applications challenging an order of the Additional Sessions Judge that had added the Official Liquidator as a party‑respondent in appeals concerning convictions under Section 138 read with 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicants argued …

KEYUR MADHUSUDAN SHAHversusNIZAR NOORALI RANGARA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The applicants filed multiple criminal revision applications challenging an order of the Additional Sessions Judge that had added the Official Liquidator as a party‑respondent in appeals concerning convictions under Section 138 read with 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicants argued …

ALIASGAR SAIFUDDIN RAMPURWALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Aliasgar Saifuddin Rampurwala, was arrested on 17 November 2023 after police recovered 640 bottles of cough syrup alleged to contain codeine phosphate, leading to charges under the NDPS Act and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The applicant’s bail plea before the Special NDPS Judge was …

ANIKET GURUNATHMHATRE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No.101/2024 and chargesheet No.77/2024 relating to alleged offences under Sections 498A, 377, 506 and 406 r/w 34 IPC. The dispute stemmed from a …

RENUKA BHOLANATH PATIL AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition challenging the continuation of the investigation into C.R. No. I-372/2011 and the death of a prime suspect. The State CID submitted a detailed investigation report, including narco‑analysis of four persons and an accidental death report under Section …

SHUBHANGI SHARAD SUTAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, owners of a sparkling candle factory, were charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, offences under the Explosives Act and the Child Labour Act after a blast on 18 December 2023 killed 14 workers. They had been in custody for over two years with no progress in the …

SMT. DHARMISHTA SANAT GANDHI AND ORS.versusDEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,

Partly Allowed

The appellants, the legal heirs of a deceased motorist killed in a 2023 road accident, appealed a Motor Vehicles Tribunal award that granted Rs.13,76,800 as compensation. They argued that the tribunal erred by using only Rs.1,80,000 per annum (10‑15% of the deceased's claimed income of Rs.9,00,000) …

AJAY PRAVIN DAHEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ajay Pravin Dahekar, was charged under Sections 109, 351(3), 115, 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly stabbing a complainant's friend with intent to kill on 18 December 2024. He had been in custody for about 14 months with no progress in the trial, while …

DATTATRAY KISAN GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dattatray Kisan Gaikwad, filed an anticipatory bail application directly in the Bombay High Court without first approaching the Sessions Court. The counsel for the applicant sought to withdraw the application, stating that a filing would be made before the Sessions Court instead. The …

ASHOK BABAN TAVHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Ashok Baban Tavhare, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to unconditionally withdraw the petition. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra and others, were represented by an Assistant Public …

AMIT MACHHINDRA SHETEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amit Machhindra Shete, was charged in Crime No. 332 of 2024 for offences including robbery, criminal intimidation, and violations under the Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act and MCOCA. The prosecution alleged that on 27 June 2024 the co‑accused attempted to rob a jewellery shop …

FAISAL SHAFIKUL REHMAN SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants, Affak Aasif Sayyed and Faisal Shafikul Rehman Sayyed, were convicted under the NDPS Act for possession of mephedrone and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with a fine. They filed interim applications seeking suspension of their sentences and enlargement of bail, contending that …

AFFAK AASIF SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants, Affak Aasif Sayyed and Faisal Shafikul Rehman Sayyed, were convicted under the NDPS Act for possession of mephedrone and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with a fine. They filed interim applications seeking suspension of their sentences and enlargement of bail pending appeal, …

RITESH CHANDRAKANT GUJARversusKETAKI RITESH GUJAR

Dismissed

The petitioner, Ritesh Chandrakant Gujar, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the dismissal of his earlier petition for non‑compliance with a Family Court maintenance order dated 25 July 2024, which directed Rs.10,000 to the respondent‑wife and Rs.5,000 to their …

PRASAD PANDURANG PADIYAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, husband and mother‑in‑law, sought quashing of FIR No.136 of 2005 and the accompanying charge‑sheet filed after a matrimonial dispute that led to a divorce decree in 2009. The husband had earlier obtained a decree of divorce under Section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, …

AAKASH SHUKLAL BHOYEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Aakash Shuklal Bhoye, was convicted under Section 307 IPC and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail pending his appeal, arguing that the injured witness’s testimony was inconsistent …

Ankur Atul ShahversusState ofMaharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant filed an interim application seeking restoration of Criminal Application No. 377 of 2016, which pertained to obtaining leave to file an appeal. The court noted a delay in filing the interim application but, after hearing counsel and reviewing the application, found sufficient grounds …

BALU RAMA SUBBU SWAMIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Balu Rama Subbu Swami, filed Writ Petition No. 6179 of 2021 before the Bombay High Court. The Court, consisting of Justices Nitin W. Sambre and R. N. Laddha, issued a procedural order concerning the submission of a spare copy of the petition. The order stipulated that if the spare …

MR. NARAHARI BHIMRAO HANDUR KULKARNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mr. Narhari Bhimrao Handur Kulkarni, filed Writ Petition No. 3511 of 2017 in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. No counsel or representative appeared on the petitioner’s behalf on the scheduled hearing dates, including the most recent …

SUNIL SHIVAJI PAGAREversusDAVID DANIAL PAGARE AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sunil Shivaji Pagare, sought a revision of an order dated 4 October 2025 that rejected his application to have the respondents' counter‑claim dismissed. The applicant argued that the counter‑claim was barred because he had previously filed a suit (RCS No.11 of 2019) which was …

DR SHRI GOPAL KABRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Dr. Shri Gopal Kabra filed Criminal Application No. 1083 of 2018. Subsequently, he moved Interim Application No. 62 of 2026 seeking restoration of that criminal application. Both parties' counsel were heard by the Hon'ble Justice Shivkumar Dige. After considering the submissions and the reasons …

NOORUDDIN KARIMBHAI KATHAWALAversusABDULLA KARIMBHAI KATHAWALA and ORS.

Dismissed

The appellant, Nooruddin Karimbhai Kathawala, filed a criminal appeal against Abdulla Karimbhai Kathawala and others. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died before the expiry of the three-year limitation period. The police station submitted a communication confirming the appellant's …

VICKY DATTATRAY NALAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vicky Dattatray Nalawade applied for regular bail in a murder case (Crime No.495 of 2025) alleging he assaulted the deceased with fists and kicks during a dispute over chickens. The prosecution argued the offence under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and warned that the accused …

RAJU RAMBHAU MARGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Raju Rambhau Margale filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The trial was ongoing with only five witnesses remaining to be examined. The State counsel submitted that the trial was in progress. On behalf of the applicant, counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail …

MUMBAI CRICKET ASSOCIATIONversusBRIHAN MUMBAI MAHANAGAR PALIKA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Mumbai Cricket Association appealed against a dismissal by the Small Causes Court of its challenge to various taxes and cesses levied in a property tax bill for FY 2011-12. The appellant argued that General Tax, Education Cess, Street Tax, Sewerage Tax, State Education Cess and Employment …

Anuj Sanjay KeshwaniversusThe Union of India

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Anuj Sanjay Keshwani, filed a criminal application (No. 22 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. The applicant's counsel identified typographical errors in the prayer clause of the application and requested permission to withdraw the present application while retaining …

ANANT JANARDAN GHARAT AND ORSversusPRASAD POSU GHARAT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Anant Janardan Gharat and others, filed a writ petition challenging two orders of the Deputy Director of Land Records (DILR) that corrected the revenue records and mutation entry of a disputed property, condoning a delay of 58 years. The petitioners relied on a final judgment of the …

MUMBAI CRICKET ASSOCIATIONversusBRIHAN MUMBAI MAHANAGAR PALIKA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The Mumbai Cricket Association appealed against the Brihan Mumbai Mahanagar Palika regarding the determination of the rateable value for a specific year. Both parties concurred that the decision rendered in First Appeal No. 247 of 2018 should also govern the present appeals, namely First Appeals …

VINAY ARUN BOPI AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Vinay Arun Bhopi and another, filed a criminal writ petition seeking the quash of FIR No. 1494 of 2025, which alleged offences under sections 354, 509, 506, 323 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. During the hearing, the petitioners, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw …

AISHWARYA VIVEKANAND MAYEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Aishwarya Vivekanand Mayekar filed a criminal writ petition challenging an order dated 22‑12‑2025 of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Vikhroli, which permitted Respondent No.2 to travel abroad while a criminal case (C.C. No. 1106/PW/2021) was pending. The petitioner argued that allowing …

KALYAN BANSIDHARRAO RENGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kalyan Bansidharrao Renge, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief while in custody. The Respondent State, through its APP, informed the Court that the petitioner had been released on 13 February 2026 after completing his entire sentence. The Court …

SOU. MANABAI TUKARAM VATEKAR DIEDversusSHRI.CHIMAN NARAYAN TARAS DIED

Allowed

The Bombay High Court dealt with a series of interim applications filed in a second appeal to bring on record the legal heirs of several deceased respondents. Each application sought permission to amend the petition to include the heirs, condone any filing delay, and set aside any abatement. The …

PRATIK RAJENDRA JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Pratik Rajendra Jadhav, accused of offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, was granted bail on 9 December 2025 with a condition that he not enter Supa village. He entered the village on 11 December 2025 to collect his clothes and get a haircut, prompting the State to seek …

TIMES LOGISTICS LTD.versusBEST ROADWAYS LTD. THR KETAN SHAMBHUPRASAD DESAI

Disposed Off

The applicants, Times Logistics Ltd. and others, filed a civil revision application before the Bombay High Court against Best Roadways Ltd. The dispute concerned whether the City Civil Court possessed territorial jurisdiction to entertain the suit. Both parties were represented, with Ms. Mahalakshmi …

MAHARASHTRA AGGREGATE TRANSPORT ASSOCIATESversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The Maharashtra Aggregate Transport Association filed a writ petition (No. 9067 of 2025) which was dismissed by the High Court on 22 January 2026 for non‑prosecution. The Association subsequently filed an interim application (No. 1342 of 2026) seeking restoration of the dismissed petition, asserting …

MAHARASHTRA AGGREGATE TRANSPORT ASSOCIATIONversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The Maharashtra Aggregate Transport Association filed an interim application seeking restoration of its civil writ petition (No. 4205 of 2025) which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 22 January 2026. The applicant argued that the restoration application was filed within the prescribed …

Mr Rajendra SinghversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The applicant, Mr. Rajendra Singh, filed an interim application seeking restoration of Writ Petition No. 5109 of 2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 22 January 2026. The court examined whether the restoration application was filed within the statutory limitation period. The learned …

AYUB NAZIR SHAIKHversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The applicant, Mr. Aayub Nazir Shaikh, filed an interim application seeking restoration of Writ Petition No. 2273 of 2024, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 22 January 2026. The court examined whether the restoration application was filed within the prescribed limitation period. It …

PHARMA STREET AND ANRversusSTATE GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Several pharmaceutical and medical store owners filed writ petitions (Nos. 1669, 1672, 1676, 1677, 1680 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State Government of Maharashtra. The petitioners argued that the State’s orders adversely affected their businesses. During the …

OM JYOTI AGENCY AND ANRversusSTATE GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Several pharmaceutical and medical store owners filed writ petitions (Nos. 1669, 1672, 1676, 1677, 1680 of 2026) in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State Government of Maharashtra. The petitioners argued that the State’s orders adversely affected their businesses. During the …

MR JAYANTILAL JOSHIversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The applicant filed an interim application seeking restoration of Writ Petition No.12085 of 2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 22 January 2026. The court examined whether the restoration could be granted despite the earlier dismissal. It noted that the application for restoration …

CHINTAN SHAILESH MEHTAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of an FIR (C.R. No. 98 of 2019) and a charge‑sheet for offences under IPC sections 354, 354(D), 323, 500 and 506. The petitioner and Respondent No. 2 had …

MANE FINANCE PRIVATE LIMITEDversusRESERVE BANK OF INDIA AND ANR

Allowed

Mane Finance Private Limited filed a writ petition which was dismissed on 9 January 2026 for want of prosecution because its counsel failed to appear. The petitioner filed an interim application seeking restoration of the dismissed petition, explaining that the counsel's non‑appearance was …

ANJURAKHATUN FAZUL REHMAN FAKIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Anjurakhatun Fazul Rehman Fakir applied for bail in a case involving alleged violations of Sections 3 and 4 of the Passport Act, 1920 and Sections 13, 14A and 14B of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The State indicated that the charges were framed and only nine witnesses would be examined, with the next …

SIKHA YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sikha Yadav, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. The State counsel informed the court that the charge-sheet had already been filed in the trial court on 22 January 2026. The applicant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to file a fresh …

Rajendra K VaniyarversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rajendra K. Vaniyar, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay which was initially rejected by the trial court. The applicant's counsel, Mr. C.G. Jadhav, after hearing that the court was not inclined to grant bail, sought permission to withdraw the bail application while …

X SINCE MINOR THR. MOTHERversusCENTRAL HOSPITAL ULHASNAGAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

A 16‑year‑old minor, through her mother, filed a writ petition seeking a court‑ordered medical termination of her pregnancy. The High Court initially granted permission for the procedure to be performed at a civil hospital, emphasizing the minor's autonomy and the fact that she was unmarried. The …

AMIT MADHUKAR PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, accused No.3 in a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, sought bail after being incarcerated for over six months. The incident involved a white car driven by co‑accused Santosh Pawar, who repeatedly ran over the victim, resulting in death. The applicant was alleged only to …

AMINA B IBRAHIM KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

Amina B Ibrahim Khan was arrested on 27 August 2025 after police intercepted her on a train and recovered 15.594 kg of Ganja from her bags, invoking Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Her bail application was rejected by the Special …

SABERA B RAHIM KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Sabera B Rahim Khan, was arrested on 27 August 2025 after police recovered 17.329 kilograms of Ganja from her bags on a train. She filed a bail application before the Special NDPS Judge, which was rejected, prompting her to seek enlargement of bail before the Bombay High Court. The …

MANGESH SHRIDHAR SATAMKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mangesh Shridhar Satamkar, filed a criminal application seeking to quash FIR No.137/2023 alleging offences under sections 376(2)(n), 312, 420, 504 and 506(2) of the IPC. The State argued that a summary report had been filed in July 2023, rendering the application moot. The applicant …

YOGESH ANDRESH AMOLIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Yogesh Andresh Amolik, was arrested on 13 March 2025 after police found him with approximately 1 kg 10 g of charas during a patrol. He claimed the weight included the zip‑lock bag, reducing the actual drug quantity to an intermediate level, and argued that he had been in custody for …

PRAVIN YASHWANT PANCHALversusPRAMILA YASHWANT PANCHAL

Disposed Off

The petitioners, co‑sharers of a family property, challenged an order of the Senior Citizens Tribunal that directed the petitioner to vacate his share and hand over peaceful possession to his 76‑year‑old mother. The mother had earlier filed a writ petition seeking enforcement of that order, which …

SHRI. KISHORELAL CHUGHversusSHRI. VINOD RAMNATH RAO AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, a third‑party applicant, sought to be added as a defendant in a suit filed by Respondent No.1 for specific performance of a 2009 agreement. He claimed that a subsequent tripartite agreement dated 15 June 2010 transferred the right, title and interest in the suit property to him, …

SUNIL BIRARAM BISHNOIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Partly Allowed

The applicant, Sunil Biraram Bishnoi, filed an interim application seeking modification of a bail condition imposed on 29 January 2026, which required a personal bond of Rs.50,000 with one or two local sureties. The court, after hearing counsel for both parties, agreed to modify the wording of the …