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RAJVINDARSINGH AJEET SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Rajvindarsingh Ajeet Singh, filed Writ Petition No. 5396 of 2017 in the Bombay High Court. After 31 January 2018, the petitioner and his counsel failed to appear for any further hearing and did not take steps to circulate the petition. The Court noted that the petitioner appeared …

SOMNATH WAMAN BHOIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Somnath Waman Bhoir, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court and later submitted a letter seeking to withdraw the petition unconditionally, stating he does not wish to file a fresh petition. The petition was before a two‑judge bench of Justice A.S. Gadkari and Justice Kamal …

RAVINDRA R. KOREGAONKARversusMATRUBHUMI CO OP. CREDIT SOC. LTD AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Ravindra R. Koregaonkar, filed a writ petition before 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 Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn.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 …

M/S. FIBERCON INDUSTRIES LTD. AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Fibercon Industries Ltd. and another filed Writ Petition No.2457 of 2017 in the Bombay High Court challenging a criminal matter. The petition was listed for hearing but the petitioners failed to appear. The court observed that after 14 November 2019 the petitioners or their counsel did not take any …

MOHAMMAD SHAFIQ ABDUL MAJEED QURESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Mohammad Shafiq Abdul Majeed Qureshi, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner later informed the court that the petition had become infructuous and sought unconditional leave to withdraw it. The …

PANKAJ BHAGWAT GIRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Pankaj Bhagwat Giri, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel later sought leave to withdraw the petition unconditionally. The Court considered the request and, without examining the merits of the petition, granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, …

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANKversusSACHIN BABAN PEDNEKAR AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Punjab National Bank filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioners failed to appear when called for hearing. The record shows that after August 8, 2017, the petitioner and its counsel did not take any steps to circulate the petition even once. The court inferred that the …

MATHURABAI RAJARAM BHANDARI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Mathurabai Rajara Bhandari and an associate, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The petition was listed for hearing, but the petitioners failed to appear when called. The court record shows that after 25 September 2017, …

TARACHAND R. NASHINEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Tarachand R. Nashiney, filed a writ petition on 15 July 2017 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on 10 April 2026, and the record shows that neither the petitioner nor his counsel made …

UMESH KONDIBA AVHADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Umesh Kondiba Avhad, sought suspension of his sentence and release on bail pending the appeal of his conviction. The record showed that co‑accused Nos.2, 3 and 4, who faced identical charges of assaulting the deceased, had already been released on bail. The respondent’s counsel …

AMIT DEVENDRAPRASAD OJHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Amit Devendraprasad Ojha, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for the hearing. The court noted that after April 25, 2017, neither the petitioner nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition. It was observed that the petitioner appeared …

Rajendra Gangadhar DamaleversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The applicant, Rajendra Gangadhar Damale, has been incarcerated for about 14 years and was ordered to be released on bail on 16 January 2026, subject to furnishing a surety. He lacks a close relative to provide the surety, and consequently remains in custody. Through a legal aid‑appointed advocate, …

MINEE BHISEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Minee Bhise, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for the hearing. The record shows that after July 11, 2017, neither the petitioner nor his counsel took any steps to advance the petition. The court noted the petitioner's apparent lack of interest in …

THOMAS MORE PEREIRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The petition under Article 226 sought a declaration that, following the repeal of the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act, 1976, all proceedings under that Act concerning the petitioner’s 20,948.40 sq m of surplus land should lapse and the land should no longer vest in the State. The land had been …

RUSHIKESH (BHAIYYA)SHARAD SURYAWANSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Rejected

The applicant, Rushikesh Sharad Suryawanshi, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his life sentence and release on bail pending an appeal against his conviction for rape, assault, criminal intimidation and false evidence under IPC sections 376(1), 323, 506 and 201. The prosecution …

BHAVNA WADHWAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Bhavna Wadhwa, filed a writ petition on 1 March 2017 in the High Court of Bombay. No appearance was made by the petitioner at any subsequent hearing, and the record shows that neither the petitioner nor her counsel took any steps to advance the petition. The court observed that the …

ANIL ASSUDOMAL MANGHNANI AND ORSversusTHE SHIVANAJLI CO OP HSG. SOC LTD. AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. No petitioners appeared when the matter was called for hearing. The Court noted the absence and dismissed the petition for non‑prosecution. No substantive merits were considered. The dismissal was recorded as an order of the Court.

ANIL SATHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court but failed to appear for hearing. The record shows that after 19 July 2016 the petitioners and their counsel took no steps to circulate the petition. The Court observed that the petitioners were not interested in pursuing the petition. …

DEVIPRASAD RAMADHAR SONARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 15 July 2016 in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition thereafter. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the petition. Consequently, the …

JOHN RUDAL DCRUZversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, John Rudal Dcruz, filed Writ Petition No.2503 of 2016 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and, according to the record, did not take any steps to circulate the petition after September …

SUDHAKAR BHOJAYA SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed on 11 August 2016 by Sudhakar Bhojaya Shetty seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after filing. The court observed that the petitioner appeared …

SAKHARAM NANA DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 25 August 2016 but failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The record shows the petitioner was uninterested in pursuing the matter. The court noted the lack of prosecution by the petitioner. Consequently, the …

RETD. ACP-SHINDE SARJERAOversusEKNATH DASHRAT SHINDE AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Retd. ACP‑Shinde Sarjerao, filed a writ petition on 1 October 2016. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition thereafter. The respondent State, represented by Ms. P. P. Shinde, APP, highlighted the petitioner's inaction. The …

MRS. ASHA ASHOK NABARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The writ petition filed by Mrs. Asha Ashok Nabar had been pending for over twelve years. During this period, the petitioner applied separately to the competent authority for registration of Jagruti Cooperative Housing Society Ltd., Thane (East), and the authority, under the Maharashtra Co-operative …

ATHAR ALI MOHAMMED MUSTAKIM QURESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petition was filed on 27 October 2016 by Athar Ali Mohammed Mustakim Qureshi seeking relief. The petitioner failed to appear at the hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition. The court noted that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the case. The issue before the …

BILAL GAUS SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

Bilal Gaus Sayyed filed two interim applications seeking bail. The High Court, after hearing counsel, was not inclined to grant bail at that stage. However, the Court allowed the applicant to withdraw the interim applications and granted him liberty to file a fresh bail application after completing …

RAMJI RATANSHI DHEDIA AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners, Ramji Ratanshi Dhedia & Ors., filed a writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition and to obtain liberty to give their statements before the trial court in Sessions Case No. 413 of 2016. The petitioners, through counsel Ms. Reshma Nair, requested that the trial court record …

SHAMRAO GOVIND SHENDGEversusDEPUTY COLLECTOR, REHABILITATION , PUNE AND ORS

Allowed

Shamrao Govind Shendge filed an interim application in Writ Petition No. 17227 of 2024 against the Deputy Collector (Rehabilitation) Pune and others. The application sought relief as outlined in prayer clause (a). The Bombay High Court, comprising Justices A.S. Gadkari and Kamal Khata, allowed the …

SALIM GAFFAR ALI SHAIKHversusREVENUE DEPARTMENT

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The court’s order dated 18 March 2026 mistakenly recorded the date ‘17 February 2016’ instead of ‘17 February 2026’. The petitioners sought a correction of this clerical error and asked that the corrected order be uploaded on the …

JAIHIND BALIRAM GAIKWADversusTHE STATE IF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Jaihind Baliram Gaikwad, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a matter against the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the parties reached an amicable settlement. The petitioner, through counsel, sought leave of the court to withdraw the petition …

AJAY RAGHURAM SHETTYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Petitioner Ajay Raghuram Shetty filed an interim application before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The court examined the prayer clauses of the application and found merit in clauses (b) and (c). Accordingly, the judges allowed those …

VITHAL RAVJI NAREversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE, MUMBAI AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Vithal Ravji Nare, filed Writ Petition No. 609 of 2016 in the Bombay High Court against the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing scheduled on 18 July 2016 and did not appear thereafter, nor did his counsel take any steps to circulate the …

SURENDRA RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition on 14 March 2016 in the Bombay High Court. No appearance was made by the petitioner or his counsel when the matter was called for hearing. The record shows that the petitioner made no effort to circulate the petition thereafter, indicating a lack of interest in …

HAFIZ UR REHMAN ANSARI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Hafiz Ur Rehman Ansari and another, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners when the matter was called for hearing. The record shows that after 28th April 2016 the …

M/S. WELLBERT PHARMACEUTICALS (BOMBAY) PVT. LTD.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

M/s. Wellbert Pharmaceuticals (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner failed to appear when called for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition thereafter. The court observed that the …

SHRIRANG PARDESH S/O YASHWANT TUKARAM PARDESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Shrirang Pardesh, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on 2 February 2017 and again on 9 March 2026. After the February hearing, the petitioner and his counsel made no effort to circulate or pursue the petition. The court …

VAIBHAV SHIVRAM PATANKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Vaibhav Shivram Patankar, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of 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 May 2, 2017, indicating a …

BHAVNA HITESH PATELversusP. HARINATH BABU AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, but after July 20, 2018 neither the petitioner nor his advocate took any steps to advance the petition. The court noted that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the court considered whether the …

SURESH DAGDUSINGH PARDESHIversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Suresh Dagdusingh Pardeshi, filed a writ petition on 30 July 2016 in the High Court of Bombay challenging the actions of the Commissioner of Police and others. The petition was listed for hearing, but the petitioner failed to appear and did not take any steps to circulate the …

KENWOOD CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Kenwood Co-Operative Housing Society Limited & Anr, filed a writ petition on 3 September 2016 in the High Court of Bombay. No counsel appeared for the petitioners at the hearing. The court noted that since the filing of the petition, the petitioners and/or their advocate have taken …

MEELAN MANSUKHLAL GANDHIversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

Meelan Mansukhlal Gandhi filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging the actions of the Commissioner of Police. The petitioner failed to appear when called for hearing. The record shows that after 30 November 2016 the petitioner or his advocate did not take any steps to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

RAVINDRA LAXMAN BARHATEversusINSPECTOR CRIME AND ORS

Dismissed

Petitioner Ravindra Laxman Barhate, claiming to be a Right to Information activist, filed a complaint on 29 August 2013 on behalf of alleged victims, addressing various authorities including revenue departments. The High Court examined whether this complaint qualified as a "complaint" under Section …

SURESH GERILALJI KOTHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Suresh Gerilalji Kothari, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. His counsel, Ms. Ritu G. Gehlot, informed the Court that the petitioner had not communicated with her for many years and had failed to provide further instructions. Consequently, the advocate on record was …

KAVITA K. WADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Kavita K. Wade, filed a writ petition before 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 …

ANIL JAISINGHANI AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Anil Jaisinghani & Anr., filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. No petitioners appeared when called for hearing. The court noted that after 21 March 2018 the petitioners and/or their counsel made no effort to circulate …

SUBHASH H. LODHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Subhash H. Lodha, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. He failed to appear for the hearing and, after September 4, 2019, neither he nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the …

AVINASH VAMAN BHOIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Avinash Vaman Bhoir, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel applied for unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the application and, …

GAJANAN RAGHUNATH SHELKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Gajanan Raghunath Shelke, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The respondent State, through counsel Smt. Madhavi H. Mhatre, submitted that the petitioner had been released from Yerwada Open District Prison on 1 March 2016 …

NITIN MAGAN KOKANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition (No. 4954 of 2014) was filed by Nitin Magan Kokane before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear when called for hearing. The record shows that after 22 June 2016, the petitioner or his counsel did not take any steps to circulate the petition even once. The court …

MOHANLAL SHRESHTHANARAYAN DUBEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Mohanlal Shreshthanarayan Dubey, filed Writ Petition No. 5046 of 2014 in the Bombay High Court. The record shows that the petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on the earlier date of 7 June 2017 and again on the scheduled date of 12 February 2026. The court noted that the …

DASHRATH BUDHAJI KHALE AND ORSversusMEHMOOD ADAM DALVI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mehmood Adam Dalvi, challenged a notice dated 25 February 2024 issued by the Tahasildar of Bhiwandi concerning the land of an Adivasi, Budhaji Devji Khale. The petition alleged that the Collector of Thane had not granted permission to transfer or utilize the land, leading to the …

KANCHAN DEVI KOTHARI AND ANR.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Kanchan Devi Kothari & Anr, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioners failed to appear for hearing on multiple occasions, including on 26 July 2017, 23 August 2017, and again on 2 February 2026. The court noted that the petitioners had not been present when …

DOST MOHAMMED YAAR MOHAMMED MOMIN.versusTHE SENIOR POLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition (No. 2826 of 2014) was filed by Dost Mohammed Yaar and Mohammed Momin against the Senior Police Inspector and others. The petitioners failed to appear for the hearing on the scheduled date, and no further steps were taken to advance the petition after the earlier hearing on 4 …

YUSUF JAMAL DAYATAR AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Yusuf Jamal Dayatar and others, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court after being acquitted in the criminal proceedings against them. They sought relief despite the acquittal, arguing that the petition remained viable. The Court examined whether a petition becomes moot when …

SANTOSH MOHAN RAJPUTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Santosh Mohan Rajput filed a writ petition seeking furlough leave for the year 2024. The petitioner’s wife declined to act as surety for his release, as recorded in an affidavit. The court noted that the period for which furlough was sought had already lapsed. Accordingly, the court held that the …

MUBARAK RAHEMATULLA MANIYARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Mubarak Rahematulla Maniyar was serving a 24‑year imprisonment and was released on 26 March 2022 after completing his term, including remissions. He filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 416 of 2022 before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. The Respondent State, through its Assistant Public …

NSEL INVESTORS ACTION GROUPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The NSEL Investors Action Group filed Criminal Appeal No.847 of 2024 before the Bombay High Court, seeking to challenge certain orders. The appellant submitted an affidavit dated 27 January 2026, in which it solemnly requested leave to withdraw the appeal. The respondents and other parties raised no …

MANJU CHUNILAL GUJARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Manju Chunilal Gujar filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra. The petition was heard by a two‑judge bench. The court observed that, because of a substantial lapse of time, the petition had become infructuous. Consequently, the …

SANTAJI SHIVAJI SHELKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. G. P. AND ORS

Allowed

Santaji Shivaji Shelke filed Writ Petition No.1009 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court challenging a grievance against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner had filed an application on 25 September 2025, and Respondent No.4 undertook to decide that application within six weeks of the …

SAGAR TATYARAMA GORKHE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, accused of offences under the IPC and UAPA for delivering provocative speeches, were arrested in September 2020 and have been in pre‑trial detention for over five years without charge being framed. They sought bail on the ground of parity and prolonged incarceration, arguing that …

DILIP BHASKAR BHINGARDE AND ORS.versusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition challenging an ongoing trial. After the trial had commenced, their counsel, Mr. Ujwal Agandsurve, applied for leave to withdraw the petition. The High Court considered whether such a withdrawal could be permitted post‑commencement of trial. The Court …

ARUN RAMKRISHNA PATILversusTHE SARVODAY SAHAKARI PATPEDHI LTD. AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Arun Ramkrishna Patil, filed a civil writ petition seeking certain reliefs. The petitioner’s counsel later requested leave to withdraw the petition and instead file an application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 to obtain the information originally sought. The Court …

Rajesh Tansen KatweversusState of Maharashtra

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Rajesh Tansen Katwe, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue the matter under the Maharashtra Co-operative …

VAJRAMMA LAXMIPATHI EKKALDEVIversusYOGESH JADHAV

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Vajramma Laxmipathi Ekkaldevi, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on 17 January 2026, as well as on earlier dates of 19 September 2025 and 14 November 2025. The court observed that the petitioner showed no interest in …

MEHBOOB ABHAS ALI JAMADARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

Mehboob Abhas Ali Jamadar filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a matter that had become moot. The petitioner argued that he had already been released from jail on 1 October 2020 after serving his entire sentence. The respondents, the State of Maharashtra and others, were …

YUNUS MAJID SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Yunus Majid Shaikh filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging his detention. The petitioner had earlier been granted bail by the Division Bench of the Aurangabad Bench on 23 December 2022 in Criminal Application No. 3275 of 2022. He was released from Yerwada Central Prison on …

ARUN VASANT KONDVILKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

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

ATISH MOHAN BHALSINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition was filed by Atish Mohan Bhalsingh before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear when called for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after 27th August 2014. The court noted the petitioner's lack of interest in pursuing the petition. …

PAVANKUMAR SANWARMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner filed a writ petition but failed to appear for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after January 31, 2017. The court noted the petitioner's apparent lack of interest in pursuing the matter. Consequently, the High Court dismissed the petition on the ground of …

GULJARILAL SHAMLAL KANDHARI AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a writ petition but failed to supply spare copies in the registry for issuing notice to the respondents for about ten years. After 20 January 2015, the petitioners and their advocates took no steps to circulate the petition even once. The court observed that the petitioners …

PAWAN MANOHAR BHATIJAversusASSISTANT POLICE COMMISSIONER AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Pawan Manohar Bhatija, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay. The court noted that after 6 April 2016 the petitioner and his counsel made no effort to circulate or pursue the petition. No further steps were taken to advance the case. Consequently, the court found the …

SANTOSH DAHYA DHANGADA AND ORSversusCHAUNDKAVAR RAMVALLABH BAL BANG AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners sought leave to withdraw their criminal writ petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw unconditionally. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive issues on merits were addressed. The order was pronounced by Justices A.S. Gadkari and Shyam C. …

P. J. VERGHESE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition but failed to appear for hearing and did not take any steps to circulate the petition after November 20, 2013. The court observed that the petitioners appeared uninterested in pursuing the petition. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for …

SURAJ RAMBHAVAN JAYSWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, convicted under IPC sections 302, 392, 394, 397 read with 34, had been in custody for over 11 years and sought suspension of his sentence and release on bail pending his appeal. The High Court noted that the appellant’s appeal was unlikely to be heard soon and relied on Supreme Court …

MANGAL GAURANG SHUKLA VAIDYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Mangal Gaurang Shukla Vaidya, convicted in a criminal matter, sought to file an appeal against the conviction but missed the statutory deadline by four days. He filed an interim application seeking condonation of the delay, alleging sufficient cause for the lapse. The court examined the application …

HEMANT JAGANNATH RAJWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. SECRETARY AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Hemant Jagannath Rajwade, filed a writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. He later applied to the High Court for leave to withdraw the petition and to be permitted to pursue his grievance before the competent authority constituted under …

RAJU @ RAJIV BASAVRAJ GURAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Raju @ Rajiv Basavraj Gurav, filed Criminal Writ Petition No.1046 of 2025 against the State of Maharashtra seeking relief. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that a prior judgment dated 25 November 2025, in the same petition number, had already decided the matter. The court examined …

VITHOBA APPA TAMKHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vithoba Appa Tamkhade filed Criminal Writ Petition No.2850 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court challenging his continued detention. The State, through counsel Madhavi H. Mhatre, submitted that the petitioner had been released on 1 January 2022 after serving the full term of 26 years, including all …

SHIVAJI RAMA PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shivaji Rama Pawar filed a criminal writ petition challenging his categorisation by the Maharashtra Home Department under Category 4(e) of the 15th March 2010 Guidelines, which mandates a sentence of 26 years including remissions. The Respondent State, through Mrs. P. P. Shinde, argued that the …

SHIVAJI RAMA PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shivaji Rama Pawar filed a criminal writ petition challenging his categorisation by the Maharashtra Home Department under Category 4(e) of the 15th March 2010 Guidelines, which mandates a sentence of 26 years including remissions. The Respondent State, through Mrs. P. P. Shinde, argued that the …

VIJAYKUMAR ANANDKUMAR ROYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vijaykumar Anandkumar Roy filed a criminal writ petition challenging his continued detention. The Respondent State, through its Additional Public Prosecutor, submitted that a Government Order dated 18 March 2025 directed the petitioner's premature release, which was effected on 19 March 2025. The …

DEEPAK JAGDISHPRASAD MISHRAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Deepak Jagdishprasad Mishra, filed a criminal writ petition in the Bombay High Court. The respondent State, through its APP, informed the Court that the petitioner had been permanently released from jail on 6 August 2024 by order of the competent authority dated 5 August 2024. The …

ANKUSH KISHOR DESAIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Ankush Kishor Desai filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court against the State of Maharashtra while he was incarcerated. The petitioner sought relief, but the respondent's counsel informed the Court that the petitioner had been released on 1 April 2025 after completing his entire …

AMOL MORESHWAR ACHREKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Amol Moreshwar Achrekar filed Criminal Writ Petition No.74 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against his detention. The State of Maharashtra, through its Assistant Public Prosecutor, submitted that the petitioner had been released from Yerwada Central Jail on 18 January 2025 after …

IQBAL AMIRJAM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Iqbal Amirjam Shaikh, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging his detention. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, through its Additional Public Prosecutor, submitted that the petitioner had been released from Nashik Road Central Jail on 10 April 2025 …

KIRAN PREMJIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Kiran Premjibhai Patel, filed a criminal writ petition seeking parole leave, alleging that his sister-in-law was solemnising a marriage on 15 December 2024 and that this justified his release. The petition was filed in the High Court of Bombay. The court examined the petition and …