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NIVRUTTI RANGNATH YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Nivrutti Rangnath Yadav filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. The petitioner, through Advocate Sanjay A. Wakure, later informed the Court that the petition had become infructuous. The Court examined the …

PRALHAD BHAGWAN LIMBEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Pralhad Bhagwan Limbekar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the petitioner informed the Court that the reliefs sought had become infructuous. The Court considered the petitioner's submission …

RENUKADAS UTTAMRAO DEO AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, employees of Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Ltd. and Maharashtra State Co‑operative Marketing Federation Ltd., challenged the Government’s resolution dated 04‑08‑2021 which made the 7th Pay Commission benefits applicable from 01‑07‑2021, arguing that their respective …

MEDHA CHANDRAKANT REKHE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Medha Chandrakant Rekhe and another, filed a writ petition seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. While the case was pending, the Education Officer granted the approval the petitioners were seeking in 2018. The petitioners subsequently wrote to the court on 10 June 2026 …

GUNWANT SHARADRAO SARAFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

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Gunwant Sharadrao Saraf filed a civil application (No. 3061 of 2019) seeking relief in the context of Writ Petition No. 85 of 2007 against the State of Maharashtra and others. The respondents raised an issue that one of their counsel, Mr. A. S. Bajaj, was no longer on the Municipal Corporation’s …

SWAPNIL DILIP BAWAversusROHINI SWAPNIL BAWA

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The petitioners, both doctors, filed a petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking relief, while the respondent filed a petition under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code for interim maintenance of Rs.15,000 per month. The Family Court had ordered the petitioner to pay this …

MAHADEO ASHRU BABARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Mahadeo Ashru Babar filed writ petition No.3353 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra and others. The Court, after hearing the petitioner’s counsel, indicated its reluctance to grant any relief. Consequently, the petitioner, through his …

PRATIBHA KALIDAS DARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The case involved two writ petitions concerning the interchange of appointment approvals between Pratibha Darade (petitioner) and Manjusha Mule (respondent no.7) by the School Management and the Education Officer of Zilla Parishad, Beed. The petitioner was originally appointed to a partially‑aided …

PRASHANT RAJENDRA WAGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The petitioner, Prashant Rajendra Wagh, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. While the application was pending, the petitioner was arrested by the police. The petitioner’s counsel then informed the court that the applicant wished to withdraw the …

RAJABHAU VYENKATI MASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Rajabhau Vyenkati Maske, filed Writ Petition No. 4526 of 2017 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking appointment in respondent No. 4 institution/Zilla Parishad. The appointment was sought pursuant to a letter dated 05.03.2015. The petition was filed on 26.03.2017. …

MUNAF ALI YASEEN ALI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, teachers appointed in a school managed by respondent No.6, filed writ petitions alleging that internal management disputes prevented their appointment proposals from being forwarded to the Education Officer for approval. The State of Maharashtra issued a Government Resolution on …

SUDHAKAR RAMRAO AHIRRAOversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a qualified Shikshan Sevak, was appointed to a school in 2006 but was discharged in 2008 due to reduction of school divisions. He sought reinstatement and later re‑appointment, invoking Clause 5 of the Government Resolution dated 10‑06‑2005 and the Maharashtra Employees of Private …

MS MERRYGOLD ENTERPRISESversusTHE AUTHORIZED OFFICER AND ORS.

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MerryGold Enterprises filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the authorized officer and others. The petitioner argued that the respondents had taken possession of the subject matter, rendering the petition ineffective. The respondents contended …

AMOL BABASAHEB LAGHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Amol Babasaheb Laghane filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Counsel for the applicant sought leave to withdraw the petition after a chargesheet was filed. The court considered whether the bail application could be withdrawn at that stage. The judge granted leave …

VIJAYA PRALHAD SHIMPIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Vijaya Pralhad Shimpi, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Maharashtra and other authorities to enforce an order of the District Consumer Forum, Dhule, against Credit Co-operative Society No.4. The petition alleged that the authorities had failed to act on …

MOHAMMAD EJAZ MOHAMMAD RIYAZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Mohammad Ejaz Mohammad Riyaz, filed a bail application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant's counsel, Mr. K. H. Dongre, sought leave to withdraw the bail application. The court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the bail application was disposed …

DNYANESHWAR VALMIK DUDHAREversusPANDIT JAYRAM RATHOD AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Dnyaneswar Valmik Dudhare, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Ravindra V. Gore, sought leave to withdraw the petition. The court considered whether the petitioner could be allowed to withdraw …

ATMARAM MADHAVRAO MUNDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner filed a writ petition (No. 622 of 2018) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petition was pending for a considerable period. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the petition had become infructuous due to the efflux of time. The Court accepted that the …

YUVRAJ LAXMAN PATILversusTHE EX. ENGINEER, WAGHUR DAM DIVISION, JALGAON AND ORS

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicants filed multiple civil applications seeking leave to withdraw the balance of money deposited with the Court during the pendency of their appeals. The appeals had been disposed on 20 April 2026, and the Court had previously allowed withdrawal of 50% of the deposited amount upon an …

ATUL SUBHASH DUSANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Atul Subhash Dusane filed a writ petition challenging his appointment. The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Region issued a communication dated 07.03.2019 confirming his absorption as an Assistant Teacher in Zilla Parishad, Nashik, thereby redressing his grievance. The petitioner …

NAKUL SURESH TAMBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner, Nakul Suresh Tambe, filed a public interest litigation (PIL) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the prayers originally sought in the PIL no longer …

DATTARAO TUKARAM WANKHEDEversusNARAYAN KISHANRAO GHUTE AND OTHERS

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The dispute involves two adjacent landowners where Respondent No.1 initiated proceedings under Section 5(3) of the Mamlatdar Courts Act, 1906 before the Tahsildar, which were rejected for delay. A revision under Section 23 of the same Act was filed before the Sub‑Divisional Officer, who allowed the …

THE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANOTHERversusJAGDEVI NAGNATH POPADE

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State filed a series of civil applications seeking condonation of a 357‑day delay in filing first appeals against a judgment and award of a Reference Court. The petitioners argued that sufficient reasons existed for the delay and requested that the court allow the appeals to be registered. The …

JANKA NIVRUTTIRAO SHERIKARversusRAJUBAI ABHIMANYU BITE AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Janka Nivruttirao Sherikar, filed a writ petition challenging the recruitment process for the post of Anganwadi Supervisor advertised on 7 April 2015. The respondents informed the court that the recruitment had been completed, an appointment had been made, and the petitioner had now …

RAHUL KISHOR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR ITS SECRETARY AND ANR

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The petitioner, Rahul Kishor Patil, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Scheduled Tribe Certificate Verification Committee to decide his claim within a stipulated period. He alleged that while a vigilance cell report concerning his brother's claim had been accepted, the same report for …

PRAKASH SINGA GAVITversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Prakash Singa Gavit, filed a public‑interest litigation seeking a writ directing oil companies to honour the Scheduled Areas (Maharashtra) Order, 1985 by reserving LPG distributorships for Scheduled Tribe dealers in Maharashtra’s scheduled areas and to apply the same reservation …

BALAJI PANDURANG BAMNEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Balaji Pandurang Bamne filed Writ Petition No. 8933 of 2015 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Pankaj S. Kokane and Mr. S. T. Veer. The State was represented by Mrs. D. S. Jape …

YOGITA HANMANT RONTE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners, Yogita Hanmant Ronte and another, filed a writ petition seeking a Tribe Validity Certificate recognizing them as members of the Koli Mahadev Scheduled Tribe. They relied on a prior order dated 01.08.2023 in Writ Petition No.9144 of 2023, which had quashed a Scrutiny Committee order …

GANGADHAR KONDIBA DEVAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Gangadhar Kondiba Devare, filed Writ Petition No. 10240 of 2025 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petition was presented by Advocate L. H. Kawale, assisted by K. J. Suryawanshi. Respondents were …

VANITA LALU SHETIWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Petitioner Vanita Lalu Shetiwar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that due to subsequent developments, the petition had become infructuous. The Court accepted this submission. Consequently, the writ petition was disposed of as …

YADAV BHAURAO GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a farmer, claimed that 29 R of his land acquired in 2005‑06 was done without proper notice and that no compensation had been paid, seeking compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The …

JAYWANT RAMESH TAYDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, a grandson of a land‑acquisition awardee, obtained a Project Affected Person (PAP) certificate after his uncle could not utilise it due to age. The Deputy Collector later cancelled the certificate, alleging that two other persons from the family had already received daily‑wage …

PRATIBHA BHALCHANDRA KAVALE AND OTHERSversusANITA RAJKUMAR KHATKE AND OTHERS

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In Special Civil Suit No.128 of 2017, the death of a defendant led to the admission of his legal representatives and a will deed, prompting the plaintiff to amend the plaint under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC. The defendants then sought to amend their written statement to meet the amended plaint, but the …

JALINDARSING JABARSING PAWARversusBHIKAN CHINDHA MARATHE AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Jalindarsing Jabarsing Pawar, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. The petition was pending for a considerable period. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the passage of time had rendered the petition …

RAM GANPATI DHULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioner’s land in Waradi village was acquired for the Upper Penganga Project and he received compensation, which he challenged in a Land Acquisition Reference proceeding. The Reference Court enhanced the compensation, but the petitioner was dissatisfied and filed First Appeal No.361 of 1993, …

ANITABAI SANTOSH NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Anitabai Santosh Nikam filed a writ petition seeking direction for the payment of ex-gratia assistance/insurance cover from the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner alleged that the payment had not been made. The learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents informed the Court that the …

RAVINDRA RAJENDRA GITEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Ravindra Rajendra Gite, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The respondent State, through its Additional Government Pleader, submitted an affidavit stating that the petitioner’s grievance had been …

VIJAY PRABHAKAR NARLE AND ANOTHERversusKISAN SANDU MAGAR AND OTHERS

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Petitioners Vijay Prabhakar Narle and others filed a writ petition challenging the findings of the Junior Division Civil Judge, Sillod, and the District Judge, Sambhajinagar, which had allowed the respondents' application under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure and a subsequent …

REKHA PUNARAM JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petition challenged the reservation of Gram Panchayat seats for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in villages where no ST persons reside, arguing that such reservation is unwarranted. Respondents contended that reservations are based on census data showing ST population in the area, and the …

RATNA MAGAN BHAMARE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, employees of Zilla Parishad schools in tribal and PESA areas, sought directions for the grant of the Ekstar (one‑step promotional) pay‑scale and arrears of salary as per Government Resolutions dated 06.08.2002, 14.08.2008 and 29.02.2024. The State of Maharashtra contended that the …

ANIL CHANDRAKANT CHINCHOLEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, whose lands were acquired under the National Highways Act, received compensation but alleged that the statutory solatium and interest components were not paid. They sought the outstanding amounts, arguing that interest should accrue from the date of receipt of compensation. The …

ANIL CHANDRAKANT CHINCHOLEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners challenged the non-payment of solatium and interest on compensation already received for land acquired under the National Highways Act. Their properties had been acquired, compensation paid, but the additional components were denied. The Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in …

VITTHAL PANDURANG SURVASEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, whose lands were acquired under the National Highways Act, had received compensation but alleged that the statutory solatium and interest components were not paid. They sought the payment of these amounts and interest thereon. The Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in …

ARIF AMAJADKHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The applicant, Arif Amajadkhan Pathan, filed an interim application seeking amendment of his writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. The application was presented by counsel Mr. Satyajeet A. Rajeshirke, while the State of Maharashtra was represented by Ms. T. J. Kapre, …

AAZAM MOHAMMAD KAZI AND ORSversusTHE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SANGLI

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The petitioners, who had been elected in elections, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking relief. They later applied to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to approach the Commissioner by way of an appeal. The Court granted permission to withdraw the petition and allowed …

SACHIN RAMU RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The petitioners, assistant teachers who have not yet cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), filed writ petitions seeking payment of salary arrears withheld by the State of Maharashtra since May‑June 2025. They relied on a Supreme Court decision in Anjuman Ishaat‑E‑Taleem Trust v. State of …

SUSHAMA BABASO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

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The petition filed by Sushama Babaso Patil under Article 226 sought a writ of mandamus to quash a preventive detention order issued against her son, Rajvardhan Patil, under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. The petitioner alleged that the order was …

VISHAL RAJESH GAVKAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The petitioners, heirs of a deceased prisoner, had been awarded compensation by the State Human Rights Commission, which was deposited as fixed deposits of Rs.1.5 lakh and Rs.2 lakh to be kept for five years. The petitioners sought relief to encash their fixed deposit of Rs.1.5 lakh to fund urgent …

MAYURI RAMESH UDALEversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

Allowed

Mayuri Ramesh Udale, a B.Ed. student, could not complete her two‑year programme because she became pregnant and gave birth after completing the first year. She had already been granted a one‑year extension and sought a further one‑year extension of the course duration. The dispute centered on which …

PRAKASH KRISHNAT DHANGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Prakash Krishnat Dhangar filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, challenging actions of the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The learned Assistant Government Pleader for the respondents informed the Court that the hearing before the Secretary …

MITHU BANSILAL NAGARGOJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

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The petitioner, Mithu Bansilal Nagargoje, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the Court that the petitioner’s purpose had been achieved while the petition was pending. Consequently, there was no longer …

JANARDAN SHRIPATI MAGDUMversusSHRI. SANTOSH BHARAT KHADE

Allowed

An interim application (No. 4150 of 2025) was filed in the High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, in the context of Writ Petition No. 2246 of 2014. The petitioner, Uday Shivaji Jagtap, sought relief against respondent Santosh Bharat Khade. The petition was represented by Mr. Utkarsh Desai, …

MANISHA SALUNKHEversusMAHESH J CHOTHE AND ANR

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Dr. Manisha Bharat Salunkhe filed a writ petition (No. 25 of 2024) and a contempt petition (No. 4 of 2024) before the Bombay High Court, seeking interim relief against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The applicant filed Interim Application No. 11265 of 2025 in the writ petition and …

VINOD SHIVAJI BOBADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an interim application under Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to suspend the life sentences imposed on Vinod Shivaji Bobade for raping his step‑daughter and related offences. The conviction covered offences under Section 376(2)(i) IPC, Section 5(n) r/w Section …

SUYOG GAJANAN AUNDHKARversusPOLICE INSPECTOR ISLAMPUR AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Suyog Gajanan Aundhkar, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging actions of the Police Inspector, Islampur, and others. The petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, without addressing any …

SHRIPAD GOPAL VYAS AND ANR.versusDATTATRAY DEO. MATH. KARVEER KOLHAPUR AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel applied for leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the application and, exercising its inherent powers, granted the petitioner's request. Consequently, the …

BHIMA RAMA KORAVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Bhima Rama Koravi, filed a writ petition challenging the legality and validity of a notice of hearing dated 4 April 2025 issued by the Residential Deputy Collector, Kolhapur, requiring his appearance on 15 April 2025. The petitioner could not explain what transpired after the hearing …

GOPINATH BHANUDAS SURYAWANSHIversusThe collector of sangli

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The petitioner, Gopinath Bhanudas Suryawanshi, filed a contempt petition (No. 623 of 2025) arising out of Writ Petition No. 10915 of 2025 against the Collector of Sangli and others. The petition alleged that the respondents had failed to comply with a prior order, thereby committing contempt of …

ROSHAN BHIMRAO RATHODversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, one of four accused convicted under IPC sections 302, 307, 397 and 34 for the murder of Sunanda and assault on Reshma, sought suspension of his life sentence. The trial court had relied mainly on the testimony of Reshma, an injured eye‑witness, and a test identification parade …