Bombay High Court
DR. KAVITA PRAVIN TILWANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE SECRETARY AND ORS.
- Decided
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
Holding
The writ petition is dismissed as abated due to the death of the petitioner.
Summary
Dr. Kavita Pravin Tilwani filed a writ petition (No. 2887 of 2018) in the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The Court, on 25 February 2026, directed the registry to inform the petitioner of the next hearing date, expecting her personal appearance. The registry later received information that the petitioner had passed away. The Court examined whether the petition could continue after the death of the petitioner. It held that a writ petition is a personal remedy and abates upon the death of the petitioner unless a legal representative is made a party. Accordingly, the petition was dismissed as abated.
Issues considered
- What is the effect of the death of a petitioner on a pending writ petition?
Subjects
- writ petition
- abated proceedings
- death of petitioner
- Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
- Bombay High Court
Judgment
2026:BHC-AS:34522
Renuka 9-WP-2887-2018.docx
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO. 2887 OF 2018
Dr. Kavita Pravin Tilwani ...Petitioner
V/s.
The State Of Maharashtra Through ...Respondents
The Secretary and Ors.
________________
None for the Petitioner.
Ms. V. R. Raje, AGP for Respondent-State.
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CORAM: SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.
DATED: 21 AUGUST 2026.
P.C.:
1) By order dated 25 February 2026, this Court has directed the
registry to give intimation of next date of hearing to the Petitioner who,
use to appear in person.
2) Registry has received information that the Petitioner has
passed away.
3) Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed as abated.
[SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.]
Signed by: Renuka S Thakur
Page No.1 of 1
Designation: PA To Honourable Judge 21 August 2026
Date: 24/08/2026 10:50:26
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