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PARSHURAM DNYANDEO RINDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

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The petitioner challenged a 12‑August‑2010 order of the Maharashtra Food and Civil Supply Minister that, after a review, restored a fair‑price‑shop licence previously cancelled on grounds of irregularities and imposed a Rs 5,000 penalty. The licence had been cancelled by the Sub‑Divisional Officer …

SHAIRUM SAHEB BAIGversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Shairum Saheb Baig, was convicted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Patoda in 2017 for offences under sections 279, 337, 338 and 304A IPC arising from a dash given to an informant’s son on 13.12.2008. The conviction was affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Beed in Criminal …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYAversusVIJAY BALASAHEB KALE

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The appellants, led by Anil B. Katariya, filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 464‑467 of 2009 and others) against the acquittal of Vijay Kale and other respondents under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellants sought transfer of these appeals from the High Court to the …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYAversusVIJAY BALASAHEB KALE

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The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, appealed the acquittal of Vijay B. Kale under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025), they sought transfer of the appeal from the High Court to the appropriate District and …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYAversusVIJAY BALASAHEB KALE

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The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 464, 465, 466, 467 of 2009 and others) against the trial court's acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought transfer of these appeals to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYAversusVIJAY BALASAHEB KALE

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The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, appealed the acquittal of Vijay Kale in multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 464-467 of 2009) under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They invoked the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to argue that the appeals …

DILIP SAKHARAM JADHAV AND ORSversusMANOHAR BHIKA JADHAV AND ORS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking relief against the respondents. During the hearing, the petitioners moved that the writ petition be withdrawn and that they be allowed to approach the District Court under Section 14 of the Limitation Act. The Court examined the maintainability of the …

KASTURABAI RAJARAM PATIL AND ORSversusSANJAY VISHWANATH PATIL AND ANR

DISMISSED

The heirs of Rajaram Patil filed a claim under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act for loss of income after his death in a road accident, seeking Rs.5,50,000. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs.3,67,000 and directed joint payment by the tractor owner and insurer. The appellants …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYAversusVIJAY BALASAHEB KALE

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The appellants, Anil Babular Katariya, filed criminal appeals against the acquittal of Vijay Balasaheb Kale under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to seek transfer of the appeals from the High Court …

XYZversusALIM RAJU SHAIKH AND ANOTHER

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The applicant filed an application seeking cancellation of bail No. 12 of 2023. Counsel for the applicant informed the court that the trial had already concluded and a judgment had been rendered, leaving no pending proceedings. The respondent’s counsel was present, and the State was also a …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusASHOK PANDURANG GADEKAR

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The State appealed the acquittal of a police constable who was charged under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe to avoid action against a hotel owner. The prosecution alleged that the constable demanded Rs.5,000, later reduced to Rs.2,500, and that the demand …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGAUTAM SANDU BHALERAO

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed against Gautam Sandu Bhalerao in a criminal matter. In the judgment dated 20-02-2026, the respondent's name was erroneously recorded as 'Gauram' instead of 'Gautam'. The appellant moved a motion for speaking to minutes to correct this typographical error. The Court, …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.versusLEELABAI GANGADHAR NARWADE AND ORS

DISMISSED

The legal heirs of the deceased Gangadhar filed a death claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, alleging that a tractor collided with his motorcycle, causing fatal injuries. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held United India Insurance Co. Ltd. jointly and severally liable with the owner …

SYED RUBABEE SYED KASAMversusTHE COLLECTOR AURANGABAD AND ORS

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The petitioners filed three writ petitions (Nos. 752, 3929, and 764 of 2007) challenging actions of the Collector, Aurangabad and other respondents. During the hearing, counsel for the respondents, Ms. Anagha Pandit, submitted that the petitions had become infructuous. The Court considered the …

MOHSIN ABDUL KABIR BAGESHversusTHE COLLECTOR AURANGABAD AND ORS

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Three writ petitions were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the Collector and other respondents. Counsel Ms. Anagha Pandit, appearing for the respondents, informed the court that the petitions had become infructuous. The court considered whether there was any …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSHRIDHAR UTTAMRAO VAKRE

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The State of Maharashtra sought leave to appeal an acquittal of a supply‑office clerk who was alleged to have demanded an 8% commission as a bribe for clearing a grain supply bill in 2013. The prosecution relied on a recorded conversation, a pre‑trap panchanama, and the testimony of the complainant …

RAMESH DATTATRAYA BHAGWATversusPANDURANG YASHWANT EKAND AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Ramesh Dattatraya Bhagwat filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against Pandurang Yashwant Ekand and others. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner, appearing via video conference, informed the court that, according to telephonic information, both …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusANIL LAXMANRAO KULKARNI AND ANOTHER

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The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal against the acquittal of two government officials, a Talathi and his assistant, who were charged under Sections 7, 8, 12 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that the officials demanded and …

SUNIL VITTALRAO BIRAJDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sunil Vittalrao Birajdar, was convicted by a Judicial Magistrate First Class in 2015 for offences under IPC Sections 279, 304-A and 337, and the conviction was upheld by an Additional Sessions Judge in 2026. He filed a criminal revision challenging the conviction and, during the …

UTTAMRAO NARAYAN PHOPHSE AND OTHERSversusBAPURAO JANARDHAN BARHATE AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed several civil applications seeking the court’s permission to record the legal representatives of Vijay Abaji Phopse, who died on 31 December 2025, as parties to the proceedings. A death certificate was submitted as evidence. The respondents raised no objection to the request. …

UTTAMRAO NARAYAN PHOPHSE AND OTHERSversusVITTHAL MURLIDHAR BARHATE AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed multiple civil applications seeking leave to bring on record the legal representatives of petitioner Vijay Abaji Phopse, who died on 31 December 2025, attaching a death certificate. The respondents raised no objection to the prayer. The Court examined whether procedural rules …

DADASAHEB HAUSRAO KHEDKAR AND ORS.versusBAPU RANGNATH KHEDKAR AND ORS.

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Petitioners Dadasaheb Hausrao Khedkar and others filed a writ petition seeking relief against respondents. After the Supreme Court’s decision in Gurudassing Nawoosing Panjwani v. State of Maharashtra, the petitioners moved to withdraw the petition and asked for liberty to approach the Hon’ble …

SAKIB SULEMAN SAUDAGAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicants, comprising the husband, his parents‑in‑law and brothers‑in‑law, sought to quash FIR No. 0643 of 2025 alleging that the complainant (the husband’s wife) had made false and vague accusations of demanding money and subjecting her to cruelty. The FIR, lodged on 4‑Nov‑2025, detailed …

SATISH RAMAN DUSANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537-2481 of 2008) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief on unspecified grounds, but later, through their counsel, submitted that the …

VASANT MADHAV KAPUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537 to 2481 of 2008) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief on unspecified grounds, but their counsel, Mr. Ajay Deshpande and Mr. C. C. …

RAJANI BALKRISHNA MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 2455‑2481 of 2008) were filed by various individuals and entities against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners’ counsel, Mr. Ajay Deshpande (and Mr. C. C. Deshpande on behalf of Mr. C. R. Deshpande), submitted that the matters raised …

RAMANAND RAMKISHAN BUJAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Ramanand Ramkishan Bujare, filed an application seeking condonation of a 63‑day delay in filing a criminal revision application. The respondent State of Maharashtra and a second respondent opposed the condonation. The learned counsel for the petitioner argued that the delay was …

IQBAL KHAN MOBIN KHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Iqbal Khan Mobin Khan Pathan was convicted under Section 509 of the IPC by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sillod, and sentenced to two months' imprisonment and a fine, which he paid. He remained on bail throughout the trial and the first appeal, which was dismissed, confirming the conviction. While …

SHOBHA SHIVRAM VAIDYAversusLILABAI W/O RAMBHAU SUPEKAR

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The complainant, Sau Shobha, filed a criminal complaint (S.C.C. No. 168 of 2017) alleging offences under sections 499, 500 and 501 of the Indian Penal Code. The Judicial Magistrate First Class issued process, but the summons and warrant could not be served or executed against the accused. Because of …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA.versusRAMNATH PARASRAM NIRMAL.

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The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of a police constable who was charged under sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.2,000. The prosecution relied on the testimony of the complainant, who claimed the accused demanded Rs.1,100 and …

KHUNMIR ABDUL SAIFBANGI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants were convicted under Sections 354, 323 and 504 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for offences arising out of a 2013 case and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment without fine. Their appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 7 of 2017) was dismissed, and a revision petition (Criminal …

RUSHIKESH MANGALSING PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners, five accused in a 2023 case involving alleged assault and sexual offences against a 17‑year‑old girl, filed a criminal revision under Section 227 of the CrPC seeking discharge. They argued that the allegations against them were vague, that the main offender was not before the court, …

MOHANLAL S/O BABULAL BASSAIYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The High Court considered an appeal by the original complainant Mohanlal against the acquittal of accused Ravindra in a shop‑dispute assault case. The trial court had convicted Ravindra under Sec 324 IPC based on testimonies of six witnesses, including the complainant’s daughter and a medical expert …

KALIMODDIN RASUL SHAIKHversusJAHEDABEE W/O KALIMODDIN SHAIKH

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The applicant, Kalimoddin Rasul Shaikh, filed a criminal revision application (No. 69 of 2022) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The matter involved objections raised by the office. The bench directed that the office objections be removed within two weeks, failing which the application …

GANESH RANGNATH DANDGE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, in Sessions Case No. 67 of 2017 for offences under IPC Sections 307, 143, 147, 452 and 323 read with 149, and were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. They filed a criminal application seeking suspension of …

RAMESH RAMBHAU MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537-2481 of 2008) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought various reliefs, but their counsel submitted that the matters had become infructuous. The court, after …

SHAKUNTALA WALJI JAINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions filed in 2008 by various individuals and entities against the State of Maharashtra were before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Ajay Deshpande and Mr. C. C. Deshpande (on behalf of Mr. C. R. Deshpande), submitted that the …

ANANDA SHRAVAN CHOUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537‑2479 of 2008) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief through writs, but later, through their counsel, submitted that the matters had …

JAGANNATH SHAMRAO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537-2481 of 2008) were filed by various individuals and entities against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners, through counsel Mr. Ajay Deshpande and Mr. C.C. Deshpande, submitted that the matters raised in the petitions had become …

PRASHANT LOTAN SANERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537 to 2481 of 2008) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Ajay Deshpande and Mr. C.C. Deshpande (on behalf of Mr. C.R. …

SANTOSH KUNDANLALJAINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537‑2479 of 2008) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by various petitioners against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief but did not specify substantive grounds in the excerpt. Counsel for the …

VIJAY NAGINDAS JAINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 1537‑2478 of 2008) were filed by various petitioners against the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioners, through counsel Mr. Ajay Deshpande and Mr. C. C. Deshpande (h/f Mr. C. R. Deshpande), submitted that the matters had become infructuous. The …

SUMAN MANGA SONARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions (numbers 2455 to 2481 of 2008) were filed by various individuals and entities against the State of Maharashtra and its officials. The petitioners sought relief through the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. During proceedings, counsel for the petitioners …

PANDHARINATH DAYARAM WANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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A large group of writ petitions filed in 2008 by various individuals and entities against the State of Maharashtra and others were before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Ajay Deshpande and Mr. C. C. Deshpande (h/f Mr. C. R. Deshpande), sought relief …

REHAYANA HAIDARKHAN SHAIKH AND OTHERSversusASLAM YUNUS SHAIKH AND ORS

Withdrawn

The petitioners, Rehiyana Haiderkhan Shaikh and others, filed a civil application seeking permission to withdraw the balance of an amount deposited by an insurance company after the disposal of a first appeal filed by that insurer. The respondents, including Aslam Yunus Shaikh and others, argued …

RUKAYYABI MOHAMMAD IQBAL AND ORSversusLATE GULAB MOTIRAM BADGUJAR AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants filed a civil application seeking to have the legal heirs of the deceased respondent, Gulab Motiram Badgujar, placed on the court record. The respondents opposed the filing, arguing that procedural delays and the doctrine of abatement should preclude the inclusion of the heirs. The …

KAILASCHAND MANAKCHAND BHARATIYAversusTHE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD AND ORS

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The claim arose from a head‑on collision on 14‑12‑1998 between a car owned by respondent No.4 and a truck owned by respondent No.5, resulting in the death of the deceased Bebibai and the drivers of both vehicles. The heirs of Bebibai sued the truck driver, the car driver, the owners of the two …

VISHAL MADHAVRAO DONGAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Vishal Madhavrao Dongare, a doctor, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Udgir, for offences under Sections 498‑A (dowry death) and 306 (abetment of suicide) of the IPC, based primarily on three dying declarations of his wife, who had set herself ablaze amid a dispute linked to his …

THE STATE OF MAHversusASHOK LALCHAND PAWAR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Ashok Pawar, a talathi, who was charged under sections 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe to mutate land records. The complainant alleged that Pawar demanded Rs.1,000, later reduced to Rs.300, and that …

THE STATE OF MAHversusVIVEK TULSHIRAM BAVISKAR

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The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Vivek Tulshiram Baviskar, a headmaster, who was charged under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding a Rs 3,000 bribe to clear mid‑day meal bills. The prosecution’s case rested on the testimony of a single ACB …

ANIL PANDURANG KSHIRSAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Anil S/o Pandurang Kshirsagar, filed a bail application which was granted on 07-07-2026 with a condition requiring him to report to the Pimpalner Police Station twice weekly. During the investigation, the case was transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Dhule. The …

SANTOSH DASHRATH PANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Santosh Dashrath Pande, a Gramsevak, was convicted by a Special (ACB) Court for demanding a bribe of Rs.1,500 under sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He appealed the conviction (Criminal Appeal No.191 of 2026) and applied for suspension of the two‑year sentence and …

RAJ ALIAS ANIL MAHADEV DHAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Raj @ Anil Dhage, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge‑1, Parbhani, under section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. He filed a criminal application under section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYA.versusPURUSHOTTAM KANHAIYYALAL RATHOD (PARDESHI)

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The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, appealed against the acquittal of Vijay B. Kale in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought transfer of the appeals to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran …

ANIL BABULAL KATARIYA.versusPURUSHOTTAM KANHAIYYALAL RATHOD (PARDESHI)

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Anil Katariya appealed the acquittal of Vijay Kale in multiple criminal appeals under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellants, through counsel, invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to seek transfer of the appeals to the District and …

RADHA BHIKCHAND GHITREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The application sought cancellation of bail granted to Bhanudas, the main accused in a murder case involving multiple IPC offences including murder, attempt to murder and grievous hurt. The complainant argued that the seriousness of the offence and the accused's role warranted revocation of bail, …

SHASHIKANT RAMDAS MAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner, Shashikant Ramdas Magar, filed a criminal revision under CrPC ss. 397 and 401 challenging the Additional Sessions Judge's order that discharged him only from offences under the POCSO Act while retaining charges under IPC s. 376(2)(n) (rape) and s. 506 (criminal intimidation). The …

VISHAL DHONDU MALEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellant Vishal Dhondu Malekar was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Bhusawal, for an offence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on the victim's testimony that he forcibly took her hand, escorted her to his house, and hugged her, threatening her. The appellant …

SHAIKH AZHAR SHAIKH BABUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered the bail application of Shaikh Azhar Shaikh Babu, a contract computer operator arrested in connection with Crime No. 544 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Arbitration and …

SANJAY VITHALRAO JADHAVversusTHE COLLECTOR AURANGABAD AND ORS

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Three writ petitions (Nos. 752, 3929, and 764 of 2007) were filed in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the Collector, Aurangabad and other respondents. Counsel for the respondents, Ms. Anagha Pandit, submitted that the petitions had become infructuous. The Court …

MANISHA SANJAYKUMAR SATHE AND ANRversusSANJAYKUMAR BABASAHEB SATHE

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Manisha Sanjaykumar Sathe and another filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against Sanjaykumar Babasaheb Sathe. The petitioners were represented by Advocate P. P. Chavan. The respondent, through Advocate Prajakta P. Deshmukh (holding the brief of …

SANJAY NARAYAN HANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered the bail application of Sanjay, a Revenue Assistant Officer, who was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging forgery of arbitration awards and collusion with the Collector, resulting in a loss of Rs 73.4 crore. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, had …

SATISH S/O. MAROTI HAZAREversusASARAM S/O. JANARDHAN JADHAV

Transfer to other court

Satish appealed against his acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He sought transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran. The High Court, after considering the precedent, ordered that …

KRUSHNA PUNDLIK SANGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, Krushna Pundlik Sangle, filed a bail application before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court. The Court indicated a disinclination to grant bail. The applicant's counsel then sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail …

BALAJI VITTHALRAO KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Balaji Vitthalrao Kale, an Assistant Registrar, was convicted by a Special Court in Latur under Sections 7, 12 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe of Rs.5,000 to amend society bye‑laws. He contended that the bribe was actually taken by a subordinate …

SHAKUNTALABAI TUKARAM GATTEversusVENKAT NARAYAN VALSE AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Shakuntalabai Tukaram Gatte, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the dispute had become infructuous. The court examined this submission and found no need for further …

SAURAV BHIMAJI MATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Saurav Bhimaji Mate, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The court indicated a disinclination to grant bail. The petitioner's counsel then sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail application if …

BABASAHEB CHAGAN RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Babasaheb Chagan Rathod, was arrested in April 2026 in connection with Crime No. 102 of 2026 for an alleged offence punishable under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleged to have pushed the deceased into a dam resulting in drowning. He contended that the prosecution’s …

INDUBAI RAMESH DANVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The appellant, Indubai Danve, was convicted by the Sessions Court for voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code after allegedly pouring boiling oil on the complainant, resulting in 40-45% burns. On appeal, the appellant argued that the prosecution's case was based …

ANIL AMBADAS MALVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Anil applied for regular bail in a robbery case (crime no. 029 of 2026) registered at Pachod Police Station under Sections 309(4), 311 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that the FIR was lodged two days after the alleged incident, that the FIR named unknown persons, no test …

SAYAD AFROZ S/O SAYAD MURTAZAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellant, Sayad Afroz, was convicted by a Special Judge under IPC Sections 376 (rape), 452 (house‑trespass), and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) for an alleged assault on a 16‑year‑old girl in June 2016. The trial court acquitted him of the POCSO charge, holding that the prosecution failed to …

RAMESH LAXMINARAYAN BANGADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Ramesh Bangad, a medical practitioner and chairman of a cooperative housing society, was convicted under Section 406 of the IPC for criminal breach of trust after members alleged that loan repayments he received were not deposited with the Maharashtra State Co-operative Housing Finance Corporation …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHRAversusRAOSAHEB BHIMRAO NEHARKAR

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Beed investigated a complaint that Police Head Constable Raosaheb Neharkar demanded a Rs 1,000 bribe to prevent chapter proceedings against the complainant's father. A trap was set using a pancha and a voice recorder, which allegedly captured the demand and …

NITIN LIMBAJI KANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Nitin Limbaji Kande, was arrested on 4 March 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 8(c) and 20 of the NDPS Act after a large quantity of ganja was seized from a room he occupied, which he claimed was owned by a neighbour. He argued that the seizure was improper because the …

MARUTI BABASAHEB WAGHMODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Maruti Babasaheb Waghmode was arrested in Crime No.217 of 2026 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, including assault, threats, and alleged outraging of modesty. The applicant sought regular bail, arguing that the allegations against him were limited to abusive language, …

GANGAPRASAD SITARAM PANDVIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Gangaprasan, aged 64, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Crime No.29 of 2026) for alleged instigation of his son Manohar, who allegedly assaulted and caused the death of Shaikh Faruq. The FIR alleged that after the assault, the applicant encouraged his son to continue the …

SHIVDATT SHRIRANG DHASversusBAPUSAHEB GITARAM KARDILE

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants sought leave to appeal against orders of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran, they requested that the matters be transferred to the District and Sessions Court and treated as …

SHIVDATT SHRIRANG DHASversusBAPUSAHEB GITARAM KARDILE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed applications for leave to appeal against orders of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought transfer of these applications to the District and Sessions Court, invoking the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran. The High …

SHIVDATTA SHRIRANG DHASversusBAPUSAHEB GITARAM KARDILE

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants filed applications for leave to appeal against orders of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to argue that such applications should be transferred to the District and …

THE STATE OF MAH.versusRAMESH LAXMINARAYAN BANGAD

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Ramesh Bangad on charge of cheating under Section 420 IPC and sought enhancement of the one‑month sentence imposed for criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC. The prosecution alleged that Bangad, as chairman of a cooperative housing society, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA.versusPANDURANG RAMCHANDRA WAMNE.

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Pandurang Wamne, a Block Education Officer, who was charged under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding Rs.2,500 to recommend the continuation of a Special Teacher's service. The prosecution claimed the demand …

RAHUL RAMRAJE MAKETEDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Rahul Ramraje Maketedar, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. He later approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw the application. The respondent, the State of Maharashtra, was represented in the proceedings. The learned counsel for the …

SANJAYKUMAR BABASAHEB SATHE and ANRversusMRS MANISHA SANJAYKUMAR SATHE

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Sanjaykumar Babasaheb Sathe and others, filed a writ petition. Their counsel later informed the court that the matter had become infructuous. The respondent, Mrs. Manisha Sanjaykumar Sathe, was represented by counsel. The court, upon hearing that the petition was no longer viable, …

OMKAR SANTOSH CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Omkar Chavan, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 109(1), 351(2), 352, 189(2), 189(4), 190, 191(3) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act, arising from a February 2026 incident involving a knife (katti). Although his name does not appear in the FIR, a …

VITTHAL BHAUSAHEB DIWTE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, four members of the Diwte family, were arrested on 2 June 2026 in connection with Crime No. 195 of 2026 for alleged assault on the father of the informant, Tukaram, during a land‑related dispute. The FIR alleges that the accused kicked and struck Tukaram, who had a prior brain …

SANJAY RATANSING PATALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Sanjay Patale, was arrested on 3 January 2026 in connection with a murder alleged to have occurred on 30 December 2025, for which he was named as accused No.3 in Crime No. 001 of 2026. The prosecution alleged that the victim died from throttling and that the accused was present at the …

VIJAY ASARAM GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Narayan Kardile was arrested on 23 April 2026 for alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including hurling a stone at a vehicle and assault with a stick causing simple injuries. The informant, who was the driver of the truck, filed the FIR and later expressed no …

SHIWAJI SAKHARAM DEVKATE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners filed a criminal application seeking restoration of Criminal Application No. 3388 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 5 February 2026 for failure to take steps within the stipulated period. The petitioners argued that they were now ready to comply with the procedural requirements …

GANESH VENKAT GADEKARversusRAJENDRA PRABHAKAR GADEKAR

Transfer to other court

In Criminal Appeal No. 608 of 2019, the respondent was represented by an advocate appointed by the High Court. The learned counsel highlighted that an order dated 18-03-2026 transferred the matter to the District and Sessions Court, but the advocate's fees were not quantified in that order. The …

ARVIND PANDURANG BAWAKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Arvind Pandurang Bawake was arrested in Crime No.213 of 2026 for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, stemming from his role as a special power of attorney in a land sale transaction. The prosecution alleged cheating and criminal …

SHRIKANT MAROTI KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicant, ShriKant Maroti Kadam, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant's counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The Court, after considering the request, granted leave to withdraw. Consequently, the bail application was disposed …

SUNANDABAI GULABRAO SANER PATIL AND ANRversusRAJENDRA BHASKARRAO VABHANDIK AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants, wife and son of the deceased teacher Gulabrao Saner, appealed against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award of Rs 14,32,756 for a fatal road accident on 14 July 2009. They argued that the Tribunal erred by applying the split‑multiplier method, by deducting 20% income‑tax from …

DNYANESHWAR ALIAS MAULI VITTHAL PANCHALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Dnyaneshwar, was convicted under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide and sentenced to four years' imprisonment, of which he had served more than five months. He filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail pending the hearing of his …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, appealed against the acquittal of Vijay Kale in multiple criminal appeals concerning an alleged offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought to have the appeals transferred to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme …

MAYUR KAILAS NIKALJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Mayur, an armed forces personnel, was arrested on 24-06-2026 for an alleged offence under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, involving a false promise of marriage and alleged sexual exploitation of a 23‑year‑old woman. The complainant claimed that the relationship was consensual, that she …

PURUSHOTTAM NAMDEO MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Purushottam Namdeo More, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 302, 504, 309, 498‑A, 323 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging false implication and claiming that the incident arose from sudden provocation. The FIR, lodged by the applicant’s own daughter, described an …

THE STATE OF MAHversusSUNIL MADHUKAR PANDHARE

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the trial court’s acquittal of Sunil Madhukar Pandhare under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that Pandhare, a T.I.L.R. employee, demanded a bribe of Rs.5,000 (later reduced to Rs.2,000) to help the …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 464‑467 of 2009 and others) against the acquittal of Vijay B. Kale under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought to have the appeals transferred from the Bombay High Court to the appropriate District and …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Anil Babulal Katariya, filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 464, 465, 466, 467 of 2009 and others) against the trial court's acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought to have the appeals transferred to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

Anil Babular Katariya appealed the acquittal of a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act charge against Vijay Balasaheb Kale. The appellants, through counsel, invoked the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to argue that the appeal should be heard by the …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Anil Babulal Katariya, appealed against the acquittal of Vijay Balasaheb Kale in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They sought transfer of the appeals to the District and Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. …

ANIL S/O. BABULAL KATARIYAversusRAJU S/O. HARI CHANDANE

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Anil B. Katariya, appealed against the acquittal of Vijay B. Kale in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. Ganasekaran (2025) to seek transfer of the appeal to the District and Sessions Court. …

JYOTI SANDEEP DHAMAPURKARversusSANDIP EKNATH DHAMAPURKAR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Jyoti Dhamapurkar, filed a criminal revision under Section 397 of the Cr.P.C. challenging the Family Court's order dismissing her claim for maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. She alleged that her husband, an assistant professor earning Rs.90,000 per month, willfully …

MALOJI SHAHAJIRAO PATIL AND OTHERSversusNIRMALABAI SHIVAJI PATIL AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioners Maloji Shahajirao Patil and others filed a writ petition against Nirmalabai Shivaji Patil and others. The petition was heard before Justice Abhay S. Waghwase. Counsel for the respondents, who were present in court, informed the bench that the underlying dispute had been settled and there …

PARSHURAM DNYANDEO RINDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner challenged the order dated 11‑08‑2010 issued by the Minister, which allowed a review of the cancellation of a kerosene licence granted to respondent No.6. The licence had been cancelled by the Sub‑Divisional Officer after a complaint of irregularities, and the cancellation was upheld …

PARSHURAM DNYANDEO RINDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner challenged the order dated 12‑08‑2010 issued by the Minister of Food and Civil Supply, which reviewed and set aside an earlier cancellation of a fair‑price‑shop licence granted to respondent No. 6. The licence had been cancelled by the Sub‑Divisional Officer after a complaint of …

AAYAN WAYID KHATIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Aayan Wayid Khatik, was convicted under Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with a fine, which has been paid. He was on bail during the trial and has filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusDR. RAJENDRA BALU PATIL

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra sought leave to appeal an acquittal of Dr. Rajendra Balu Patil by a Special Judge in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The State argued that the prosecution had established a demand for illegal gratification of Rs.20,000 and that the sanction to …

SAHADEO BHAGUJI JAYBHAYEversusL AND T FINANCE LTD MUMBAI

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Saha Deo Bhaguji Jaybhaye, filed writ petition No. 9662 of 2015 against L. and T. Finance Ltd., Mumbai. Both parties, through their counsel, submitted that the dispute has been amicably settled. A joint pursis confirming the settlement was placed on record, and the respondent issued …

THE STATE OF MAHversusSONA MAGAN DHANGAR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of Police Head Constable Sona, who was charged under sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding and allegedly accepting a Rs.500 bribe. The prosecution relied on the testimony of the complainant (a State Transport …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusRAMESH VITTHALRAO THAKUR AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of two Panchayat Samiti officials, a Block Education Officer (accused No.1) and a clerk (accused No.2), who were charged under Sections 7, 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding a bribe to avoid the …

EKBAL ABDUL LATIF KABIR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, comprising the husband and his in‑laws, sought quashment of FIR No. 022/2025 and a regular criminal case filed under Sections 85, 86, 115(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant, Sana Mujjamil Kabir, alleged that the applicants demanded Rs 5,00,000 and …

SHIVAJI SATWAJI BHAGDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, including the deceased Shivaji Bhagade, were in police custody and, after a complaint that their handcuffs were too tight, allegedly loosened them and fled, assaulting a police constable in the process. They were charged under sections 224 and 353 read with section 34 of the Indian …

RAHUL SOMAJI WAGHMAREversusASHLESHA RAHUL WAGHMARE

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant filed a criminal revision application after a delay of 260 days, seeking condonation of the delay. The applicant produced receipts of deposit in the Family Court, which were taken on record. The respondent's counsel raised no objection to condoning the delay and also waived service of …

DNYANESHWAR DINKAR BADVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner, convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment, a fine of Rs.10,000 and compensation of Rs.3,50,000 with interest, filed a revision seeking condonation of a 184‑day delay, suspension of the sentence and bail. The High …

CHENIRAM KRUPARAM SHARMAversusRAMKAURBAI SHRIDHAR SHARMA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Cheniram Kruparam Sharma, filed a civil application seeking paper publication of a decree. The respondents were summoned twice but failed to appear before the court. At the request of the applicant's counsel, the court considered the application despite the respondents' …

VENKAT MAROTI AMRUTWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Venkat applied to quash FIR No. 198 of 2025 alleging that he was falsely implicated for abetment of his alleged fiancée Sunita's suicide under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR, lodged by Sunita's brother Balaji a month after her death, claimed that Venkat had promised marriage, …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusPRAVIN SHANTARM MAHALE AND ANR.

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of an Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector (accused No.1) and a private individual (accused No.2) who were charged under sections 7, 12 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe of Rs.2,600 to issue driving licences. The …

KRISHANA W/O. SANDEEP BARDAWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Krishana filed an application seeking cancellation of bail (No. 150 of 2019) in a criminal case. Respondent No.3, appearing via video conference, informed the court that the substantive case had already been decided and there was no pending issue. The court, noting the submission that the matter was …

PUNAM AMIT CHATE AND ORSversusKRISHNA LAXMAN GENDALE AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants, heirs of the deceased Amit Chate, filed a Motor Accident Claim Petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which was decided by the M.A.C.T., Beed on 20 February 2016. They sought to appeal the tribunal's judgment but filed the appeal 159 days late, and therefore filed a …

DEVSING KIRTA VALVI AND OTHRSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The revision petitioners, five individuals present at the scene of a student’s death from electric shock, were later named in the chargesheet despite not being mentioned in the FIR. They sought discharge under Section 227 of the Cr.P.C., arguing lack of incriminating material and that they were …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusSUNIL MOTIRAM MEDHE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal an acquittal of Sunil Motiram Medhe, an Assistant Police Inspector, and Sanjay Auti, a transport businessman, who were charged under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) and Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for …

PARMESHWAR CHAGAN SASANE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The deceased Aishwarya Sasane alleged that her husband and in‑laws subjected her to physical and mental cruelty over a demand of Rs 4,00,000 for a car and that her mother‑in‑law administered poison, leading to her death. An FIR was lodged under Sections 498‑A, 328, 323, 504, 506 r/w 34 IPC, later …

SAMIR RAMESH MAHALEversusHABIB GAFAR SHAIKH

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Samir Ramesh Mahale, filed an application seeking condonation of a 179‑day delay in filing an Application for Leave to Appeal as a private party. The respondent, Habib Gafar Shaikh, had refused to accept the notice via telephone, prompting service of the notice through WhatsApp. The …

AMBADAS ABAJI MANKAPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Ambadas, an 86‑year‑old accused, applied for regular bail in two separate FIRs (Crime No. 644/2023 and Crime No. 30/2024) involving a range of IPC offences, the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act and the Bailing of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act. He argued that the offences arose …