Bombay High Court
S.B. HEDAVKAR AND BROSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE PRINCIPAL
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISPOSED OFF
Holding
Since the petitioners have taken physical possession of the premises, the Court disposed of the petition without further directions.
Summary
The petitioners, M/s S. B. Hedavkar and Bros., filed a writ petition seeking possession of certain premises. The High Court earlier issued an order on 17.08.2026 directing the respondents to facilitate possession. On 28.08.2026 the lock on the premises was broken and officials of Dadar Police Station handed over physical possession to the petitioners, as evidenced by communications and a panchanama. The petitioners informed the Court that they had taken physical possession. The Court observed that, having obtained possession, no further directions were necessary. Consequently, the petition and any pending applications were disposed of.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioners are entitled to physical possession of the subject premises
- Whether any further directions are required after possession has been taken
Subjects
- possession
- writ petition
- civil execution
- police handover
- High Court
Judgment
19_WP_528_26.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO. 528 OF 2026
M/s. S. B. Hedavkar and Bros. … Petitioners
vs.
State of Maharashtra, Thr. Principal Secy. and
Appellate Authority, General Admn. Dept & ors. … Respondents
Ms. Pranjali Bhandari for petitioners.
Mr. Prashant Kamble, AGP for all respondents – State authorities.
CORAM : MANISH PITALE &
SHREERAM V. SHIRSAT, JJ
DATE : 01st SEPTEMBER, 2026
P.C. :
. In the light of the order dated 17.08.2026 passed by this
Court, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that physical
possession of the subject premises was taken on 28.08.2026.
2. We are informed that lock on the premises had to be broken
open and that the officials of Dadar Police Station handed over
physical possession of the subject premises to the petitioner. Copies
of certain communications and the panchanama dated 28.08.2026,
are tendered. The same are taken on record.
3. In view of the above, no further directions are necessary in this
petition. Accordingly, the same is disposed of. Pending applications, if
any, also stand disposed of.
(SHREERAM V. SHIRSAT, J.) (MANISH PITALE, J.)
Digitally
signed by
PRIYA PRIYA KAMBLI
Date:
KAMBLI
Priya Kambli
2026.09.01
17:24:16
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