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SUNIL DANIYAL BHALERAOversusNASHIBABI MUBARAK PATHAN AN OTHERS

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The petitioner, Sunil Daniyal Bhalerao, filed writ petition No. 6764 of 2021 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel informed the court that the petition had become infructuous. The court accepted this …

KESHAV JANARDHAN SOLANKEversusVISHWANATH UMAJI SHEP AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging an earlier civil suit, but failed to appear in court or via video conference. The respondent's counsel submitted the order dismissing the original civil suit (Regular Civil Suit No.128 of 2012) in default dated 16 February 2022. The court took note of …

SAKHARAM S/O RANGNATH KULKARNIversusSHIVAJI NAGORAO JADHAV AND ORS

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The applicant filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 5,423‑day delay in filing an appeal against a 2007 judgment concerning a trust. He claimed to be a member of the trust and therefore an affected person with standing to appeal. The respondents contended that the applicant had no …

MOHAN KESHAVRAO DUNAKHEversusKOMAL MOHAN DUNAKHE

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Petitioner Mohan Keshavrao Dunakhe and Respondent Komal Mohan Dunakhe filed criminal writ petitions before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the pendency, they jointly filed a pursis before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Jalgaon, stating that their dispute was resolved. The …

SHIVANI PRAVIN VISHWAKARMAversusPRAVIN JAIPRAKASH VISHWAKARMA

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The applicant, Shivani Pravin Vishwakarma, sought an adjournment of a miscellaneous civil application to take further steps after a stay order was granted by this Court on 21 February 2026. The applicant argued that despite the stay, the 3rd Joint Court of Small Causes, Vasai, had proceeded to …

ARCHANA PRASHANT DIKAREversusPRASHANT BABASAHEB DIKARE

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicant, Archana Prashant Dikare, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking transfer of a family matter (H.M.P. No. 1111 of 2016) from the Pune Court to the Aurangabad Family Court. The High Court had earlier stayed the proceedings on 8 March 2017 and directed the applicant to furnish …

SEEMA PANDU MOREversusTHE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER

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The petitioner, Jagruti Dyaneshwar Mali, filed writ petitions challenging actions of the District Collector and District Election Officer. The petitioner failed to appear in court, either in person or via video conference, when the matter was called. The respondent's counsel submitted an affidavit …

SOU. SHEWATA W/O SAGAR CHABUKSWAR,versusSAGAR S/O DADULAL CHABUKSWAR

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Shewata, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking relief against the respondent, Sagar. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Kamble Dinkar G., appeared via video conference and requested permission to withdraw the application while retaining the liberty to file a …

SHAIKH RAHIM SHAIKH RUSTUMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The appellant, Shaikh Rahim Shaikh Rustum, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. During the pendency of the appeal, the investigating officer filed a charge-sheet before the trial court. The appellant's counsel then sought to withdraw the appeal, stating …

Akshada yogesh sonawaneversusYogesh vijay sonawane

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The applicant, Akshada Yogesh Sonawane, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking relief against the respondent, Yogesh Vijay Sonawane. During the pendency of the application, the respondent withdrew H.M.P. No. 293 of 2023 before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate at Niphad. The applicant’s …

SWATI DNYANESHWAR VIRGAONKARversusDNYANESHWAR SOMNATH VIRGAONKAR

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Swati Dnyaneswar Virgaankar applied to transfer her divorce proceedings (Marriage Petition No. A-298/2025) from the Family Court in Nashik to the Family Court in Dhule. The respondent did not appear, indicating no opposition. The applicant argued that she has no income, a minor daughter, and the 120 …

Shamal Aditya TarangeversusAditya Ishwar Tarange

DISMISSED

The applicant sought to have divorce proceedings pending before the Family Court in Pune transferred to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Rahata, or any other court within Ahmednagar district. The court noted that the applicant had concealed the material fact that she resides and works in Pune, …

Anita Abhay TupvihireversusAbhay Bhagwan Tupvihire

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Anita Abhay Tupvihire, who has no source of income and resides in Paithan, applied to amend her prayer clause to seek transfer of Hindu Marriage Petition No.277 of 2025 from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ahmednagar to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Paithan, citing the difficulty of traveling …

ABHIJEET UTTARESHWAR BARKULversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sought suspension of his six‑month simple imprisonment and fine of Rs.12,50,000, arguing that he was on bail during trial and appeal and had already deposited Rs.2,50,000. He further undertook to deposit an additional …

PRIYANKA ONKAR YENDHEversusONKAR RAVINDRA YENDHE

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Priyanka Onkar Yendhe applied to transfer her divorce suit (HMP No. 286/2025) from the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Junnar to the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Newasa. She asserted that she has no income and cannot travel the 170 km to Junnar, and that related proceedings under the Domestic …

PRANIT BABASAHEB GUND THROUGH NATURAL GUARDIAN FATHER BABASAHEB AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT PLEADER, OSMANABAD.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants, a minor aged 13 and his father, sought to lease land for a solar‑wind project, agreeing to a 28‑year‑6‑month term with M/s Juniper Company. The District Judge allowed the lease only until the minor attained majority, limiting the project's viability. The appellants appealed, arguing …

RAJESHWAR NARAYAN BASATWAR.versusDR. PRAVIN SHRIDHAR VAKTE AND OTHERS.

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Mr. Rajesh Narayan Basatwar complained that an enquiry was initiated against him but he was not made a party to the subsequent First Appeal (No. 1690/2026). He filed a civil application seeking to be added as a respondent in that appeal. The respondents’ counsel raised no objection to his inclusion. …

SUNIL PANDURANG KUSHIREversusINDUBAI RAMESH THORAT

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The petitioners, employees, filed a contempt petition and a civil application seeking payment of dues with interest. The respondent deposited the full amount with interest as ordered by the court, and the petitioners expressed satisfaction and asked for disposal of the petition. The respondent …

Karuna W/o Trisharan ChahandeversusTrisharan S/o Raju Chahande

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Karuna, filed an application to transfer a Hindu Marriage Petition (A‑1240/2022) from the Family Court in Nagpur to the Civil Court in Chalisgaon, where she resides. The husband had filed a petition for judicial separation under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, while the wife had …

GANESH JIVANRAO SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Ganesh Jivanrao Shinde, filed a criminal revision application challenging a trial court order. During the pendency of the application, the co‑accused, Ganesh Shinde, died, leading the trial court to abate the proceedings against him on 22‑11‑2023. The trial court subsequently deleted …

AARATI ASHOK GAIKWADversusKETAN DINKAR KADAM

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant filed a civil application seeking permission to withdraw Rs. 73 lakhs that the respondent had deposited with the court. The respondent, through his counsel, raised no objection as the parties had reached a compromise. The court, noting the lack of objection and the grounds raised by …

THE STATE OF MAHversusTIRTHSINGH SANGHERA SURENDRASINGH LAXMANSING SANGHERA

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal writ petition against Tirthsingh Sanghera seeking relief. The respondent’s counsel submitted that the underlying criminal case (STCC No.231/2012) had already been disposed of by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Taloda on 6 February 2023. The High Court …

Anita Gajanan BhartiversusGajanan Venkatrao Bharti

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Anita Gajanan Bharti, filed an application seeking the transfer of her divorce petition (Petition No. A‑469/2025) from the Family Court at Bandra, Mumbai, to the Family Court at Nanded. The respondent, Gajanan Venkatrao Bharti, consented to the transfer, stating that he had also been …

VANDANA GANESH WAGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Vandana Ganesh Wagh, filed a writ petition in 2021 challenging an action of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petition remained pending for several years, during which the term of the concerned Gram Panchayat expired. The petitioner failed to appear in court, either in person …

SWAPNIL JAGGNATH SHELKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Swapnil Jaggnath Shelke filed Writ Petition No. 13329 of 2021 challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. During the pendency of the petition, the term of the Gram Panchayat concerned expired. The petitioner argued that the expiry rendered the petition infructuous. The …

Yogesh Muralidhar MahaleversusTejashree Yogesh Mahale

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The husband (applicant) filed an application to transfer a Domestic Violence proceeding (PWDVA No. 256/2023) pending before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Jalgaon, to the Family Court, Pune. The respondent did not appear or file a reply, indicating no grievance. Evidence, including school …

DAMODHAR DEVRAO NEVHAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Damodhar Devrao Nevhal and another, filed writ petition No. 12020 of 2021 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petition was listed for hearing on 6 August 2026. No representative of the petitioners appeared in the courtroom or via video conferencing when the matter …

ARUN VISHNUPANT BHAGYAWANTversusPARWATIBAI UTTAM WAKADE AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Arun Vishnupand Bhagyanwant, instructed the court to withdraw his contempt proceedings against certain respondents in multiple contempt petitions (CP No. 251, 580, and 59 of 2022). The court accepted the petitioner's statements and ordered the dismissal of the petitions against the …

DEELIP HIRASA AHADE (JAIN)versusSUMANBAI DEELIP AHADE (JAIN)

Withdrawn

The applicant, Deelip Hirasa Ahade (Jain), filed Criminal Revision Application No. 200 of 2021 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging an earlier order. The respondent, Sumanbai Deelip Ahade (Jain), opposed the revision. During the hearing, the court indicated it was not inclined …

PRAKASH MANIK GHUGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Prakash Manik Ghuge filed a writ petition against the State of Maharashtra. During the pendency of the petition, the term of the Gram Panchayat that was the subject of the relief sought expired. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The Court …

SHAIKH RAMZAN SHAIKH MADARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The appellant, Shaikh Ramzan, was arrested for the murder of the deceased under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The prosecution relied solely on circumstantial evidence – the accused being last seen with the …

GOPINATH S/O. MANIKRAO SHELKEversusASARAM S/O. BHAGWANRAO JARHAD AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Gopinath Manikrao Shelke, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the conduct of respondents. The petition was based on an earlier criminal proceeding, RCC No. 413 of 2015, pending before the Judicial Magistrate First Class Court‑4, Jalna. That original case was dismissed on 11 …

JYOTI VASANT CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRO. ITS SECRETARY

Disposed Off

The petitioners, employees of Zilla Parishad working in tribal and PESA areas, sought mandatory direction for the State of Maharashtra to grant them the "Eksthar" one‑step pay‑scale benefits and arrears from the date of their appointments, invoking earlier government orders dated 06‑08‑2002, …

ANJALI MILIND PENDSEversusSINHAGAD TECHNICAL EDUCAION SOCIETY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard a batch of writ and contempt petitions filed by employees of Sinhgad Technical Education Society (STES) alleging non-payment of salaries for over 22 months and seeking enforcement of court orders. The Court noted that 772 former employees claim about Rs. 21 crore are due, …

SEEMA MAHAESH KENI AND ANRversusPALGHAR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PALGHAR AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners complained that unauthorized structures had been erected on the galas in front of their legal property. The Palghar Municipal Council had earlier identified these structures as illegal in a report dated 22 February 2023 and issued a demolition notice on 23 March 2022. The petitioners …

BHAGYASHRI DILIP GOLANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. SECRETARY AND ORS

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court heard two writ petitions filed by Bhagyashri Dilip Golande and Sheetal Madhukar Dhaybar seeking approval of proposals dated 28 December 2023, which were pending with Respondent No.2. The State counsel submitted that the authority must follow the procedure laid down in Ratna …

SHEETAL MADHUKAR DHAYBARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THRU. SECRETARY AND ORS

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The Bombay High Court heard two writ petitions filed by Bhagyashri Dilip Golande and Sheetal Madhukar Dhaybar seeking approval of proposals dated 28 December 2023, which were pending with Respondent No.2. The State counsel submitted that the authority must follow the procedure laid down in Ratna …

SHOBHANA TAKHATSINH RATHODversusTHE COLLECTOR DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND ORS

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Shobhana Takhatsinh Rathod filed a writ petition challenging the District Collector's order dated 21 November 2024. The Court observed that the order is amenable to challenge under Section 45 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Land Reforms Regulation, 1971, which provides a specific statutory remedy. …

Bharatiya Popular Party BPPversusElection Commission of India

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The Bharatiya Popular Party (BPP) filed a contempt petition challenging the Election Commission of India's (EC) verification exercise for party registration. The EC had begun mandatory scrutiny, demanding affidavits from 100 party members, a procedure upheld by the Delhi High Court in Writ Petition …

ANWAR SADIQ SHEIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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

DHEERAJ SURENDRA UPADHYAY @ DHEERAJ SURENDRA UPADHYAYversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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 …

PHARMA STREET AND ANRversusSTATE GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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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

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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 …

EKNATH SURYABHAN DUKREversusREGIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND ORS

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The High Court heard two writ petitions concerning the appointment proposals of Eknath Suryabhan Dukre and Ranjana Ramkrishna Bharambe to a junior college post. The court discovered that both proposals had already been rejected by the Education Authority, but the court had earlier ordered the …

DILIP PRABHAKAR KHAMBAITversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA FINANCE DEPT.

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Seventeen employees of the Zilla Parishad, Nashik filed a writ petition seeking a declaration that they were recruited before 1 November 2005 and therefore entitled to the Old Pension Scheme under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 and Government Resolution dated 31 October 2005. …

DHANAJI TANAJI KOLI AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA FINANCE DEPT AND ORS

Disposed Off

Three petitioners employed by the Zilla Parishad, Pune, filed a writ petition seeking to be placed under the Old Pension Scheme, contending that they were recruited before 1 November 2005 and thus entitled to benefits under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 and a Government …

VAISHALI SACHIN JAGTAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE SECRETARY AND ORS

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The Bombay High Court heard three identical writ petitions filed by Sarika Patil, Gayatri Sathe and Vaishali Jagtap challenging the rejection of their appointment proposals by Education Officers on the ground that the appointments were made de‑hors the Pavitra Portal. The petitioners argued that the …

SANTOSH UTTAMRAO UPAREversusCHIEF GENERAL MANAGER HRD DEPT. AND ORS

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The petitioner, Santosh Upare, was initially denied permission to appear in person by a committee report but the High Court later allowed him to do so on the condition of proper conduct. After hearing the petition, the Court admitted the writ petition and refused interim relief. The petitioner …

TAPAS BASU AND ORSversusTHE INSPECTOR OF POLICE

Disposed Off

The applicants, senior officials of MSTC Ltd., filed a revision seeking discharge from a criminal case alleging a Rs 500‑crore fraud, contending that the FIR did not name them and that they had been exonerated in a departmental enquiry. The Special Judge had rejected their discharge application …

RAJAN VASANT RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rajan Vasant Raut, filed a criminal revision application in 2018 but failed to circulate it, resulting in a 73‑day delay in filing the revision. He moved a criminal revision application (ST) No.602 of 2018 seeking condonation of this delay. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, …

VIJAY VASANT ANGNEversusCITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Vijay Vasant Angane, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) enforce a public notice dated 17‑04‑2017, which called for removal of encroachments, including the petitioner’s structure. CIDCO argued that any boundary or …

JAYANT MANIKLAL LUNAWATversusTHE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Jayant Maniklal Lunawat, filed Writ Petition No. 17297 of 2025 in the Bombay High Court challenging certain actions of the Minister of Urban Development. On 12 January 2026, the petitioner's counsel submitted a precept indicating the petitioner's desire to withdraw the petition. The …

AJIT DWARKANATH NIRHALIversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER THANE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Ajit Dwarkanath Nirhali, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel filed a praecipe seeking to withdraw the petition. The court examined the original handwritten consent and related documents, which were returned after verification. …