HEMANT M PRACHCHHAK

The Railway Authority filed an application seeking condonation of a 243‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against an acquittal order dated 04‑03‑2024 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, First Class (Railway), Rajkot. The application invoked precedents interpreting Sections 372 and 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedu…

The appellant, Dilipbhai Maganbhai Patel, filed a criminal appeal against his acquittal by the trial court. During the pendency of the appeal, the sole accused‑respondent No.2 died on 26 November 2024, and a death certificate dated 5 December 2024 was placed on record. The court held that the death of a co‑accused rend…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Merubhai Mohanbhai Thakkar under Sections 8 and 20(b)(2) of the NDPS Act, alleging that the trial court failed to appreciate the oral and documentary evidence showing possession of 2.78 kg of ganja seized during a raid on 6 February 2010. The appellant contended that the s…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of four accused who were alleged to have possessed 2.6 kg of ganja seized from a bus on 30 Oct 2005. The trial Special Judge acquitted them, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt and had not complied with mandatory provisions of the …

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Shantilal Rupaji Kharadi, who was alleged to have been found with 2.5 kg of ganja during a police raid. While the co‑accused Naran Devji Kharadi was found in possession of the contraband, no bag or drug was recovered from Shantilal. The prosecution presented six witnesses …

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 43‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against an order of acquittal. The applicant also requested permission to convert an earlier criminal revision application into a criminal appeal, as the coordinating bench had held…

Champaben Somabhai Patel filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 36‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The delay arose because the original complainant had filed a criminal revision application, but the coordinate bench held that only an appeal was maintainable against th…

The applicant sought condonation of a 29‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The court examined the circumstances, noting that the original complainant had filed a criminal revision which the coordinate bench held should have been an appeal against the acquittal order. The appli…

The applicant, Priyank Maheshbhai Patel, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal. He later approached the court requesting permission to withdraw that application so that he could pursue a criminal revision application instead. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted a request for suc…

Gajendrasinh Mohansinh Panjrolia filed a criminal appeal against a judgment of acquittal but missed the prescribed time limit by six days. He applied to the Gujarat High Court for condonation of this delay. The State of Gujarat, represented by an additional public prosecutor, opposed the application, while the original…

The applicant, Kiranben Mahendrabhai Makwana, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 62‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against an order of acquittal. The appeal was filed beyond the period prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure. The applicant’s counsel argued that the delay …

The Sindhu Resettlement Corporation Ltd. filed an application seeking recall of an order dated 10 April 2026 that directed authorities to decide representations made by a former director. The corporation alleged that the order was obtained by suppression of material facts, non‑joinder of necessary parties, and that the…

The Sindhu Resettlement Corporation Ltd., acting as the original respondent No.4, filed a recall application seeking to set aside the High Court's order dated 10 April 2026 in Special Civil Application No. 5145/2026, alleging suppression of material facts, non‑joinder of necessary parties and abuse of process. The corp…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of Haidarkhan Vahidkhan Pathan. During the hearing, counsel for the respondent submitted a death certificate showing that the sole accused had died on 28 July 2016, along with a police report confirming the death. The court recorded these documents. Considering that t…

Pravinaben Ashokbhai Gatecha filed a criminal appeal against a judgment of acquittal but delayed filing the appeal by 153 days. An application for condonation of this delay was filed, with the State of Gujarat and the original accused waiving service of notice. The Court examined the explanations provided in the applic…

The Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank Ltd., represented by Yuvrajsinh Vanrajsinh Jadeja, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a decision involving the State of Gujarat and an original accused. The original accused (respondent No.2) did not appear despite service of notice. Counse…

The applicant filed an application seeking condonation of a 362‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 39993 of 2025. The respondents, who are the accused, opposed the application, contending that the delay was not properly explained. The Court examined the explanations provided in the application (paragraphs 3‑5) and…

Ayushi Crop Science Pvt Ltd, represented by Dhaval Kumar Rajnikant Lalani, filed an application seeking condonation of a seven‑day delay in filing Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 50513/2025 in Criminal Appeal No. 50514/2025. The High Court examined the explanations offered in the applicant’s pleading and the sub…

The petitioner, Anilkumar Dhanjibhai Makwana, filed an application seeking condonation of a 150‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No. 17127 of 2026. The respondent, State of Gujarat, opposed the application, arguing that the delay was not properly explained. The Court examined the submissions of both counsel and the …

The applicant, Aashish Rameshbhai Shah, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a decision in Criminal Appeal No. 20148/2026. The respondent, State of Gujarat, opposed the application. The matter was heard before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hemant M. Prachchak, who considered the submissions …

The appellant, Prabodhkumar Dwarkadas Parikh, filed a criminal appeal against his acquittal in the State of Gujarat. Counsel for the appellant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The High Court examined the procedural propriety of allowing a withdrawal at this stage. The Court granted the request, sta…

The applicant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a three‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal. The respondents opposed, arguing that no satisfactory explanation was provided for the delay. The court examined the facts and the averments in the application and conclu…

The State of Gujarat filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 529‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal against Chaudhary Kantibhai Dahyabhai & Ors. The court examined the facts and the averments made in the application to determine whether the delay could be excused. I…

The complainant, Somabhai Hirabhai Bagada, alleged that neighbours damaged his agricultural boundary and, when he objected, a group of accused approached him armed, insulted him with caste-based slurs, and assaulted him, with one accused facilitating their escape. The trial court acquitted all accused of offences under…

The State of Gujarat appealed a trial court’s acquittal of newspaper owner‑editor Hasmukhrai G. Raval and another accused under IPC sections 499, 500, 501, 502 and 114 for alleged defamatory publication. The trial court, after hearing witnesses and documentary evidence, found no credible proof linking the accused to th…

The State of Gujarat prosecuted Sumantlal Patel under Sections 18(C) and 27 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The trial magistrate acquitted the accused, prompting the State to file an appeal under Section 378(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The High Court examined whether the State could invoke Section 37…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Ganpatram Vishnoi and another accused under Sections 17(b) and 22(b) of the NDPS Act, arguing that the trial court failed to appreciate the prosecution's oral and documentary evidence. The police had intercepted the accused, seized 500 g of opium, and recorded the seizure …

The Assistant Commissioner of Central Excise Department filed an application under Section 378(4) of the CrPC and Section 419(4) of the BNSS seeking leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused in a case involving offences under the IPC and the Central Excise and Salt Act. The High Court examined precedents, notably Sub…

The Gujarat Electricity Board (PGVCL) filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 1,234‑day delay in filing an appeal against an acquittal dated 14‑Oct‑2021 in a theft‑of‑electricity case under the Electricity Act, 2003. The applicant claimed the delay was due to a mistaken belief that the compl…

The Union of India filed a review application against the High Court's judgment dated 14‑10‑2025 in First Appeal No. 3733 of 2012, which awarded the respondents compensation of Rs 4,00,000 with interest. The applicant contended that the Court failed to apply the Supreme Court ratio in Union of India v. Radha Yadav (201…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, challenged the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, the High Court examined whether a complainant who is also the victim of a dishonoured che…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of two accused distributors of Amul Shakti milk, alleging that the milk packs were misbranded under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act because the manufacturing date on the label (26‑01‑2005) differed from the date the sample was taken (25‑01‑2005). The trial cou…

The Union of India filed an application seeking condonation of a 92‑day delay in filing Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 5172/2026, which was intended to review a judgment of the High Court dated 14 October 2025 in First Appeal No. 3733/2012. The respondents, represented by Mr. PJ Mehta, opposed the condonation, arg…

Dhavalkumar Mahendrabhai Nayi filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against the judgment of the State of Gujarat. The applicant was represented by Ms. Meena Vyas, while the respondent was represented by Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, Additional Public Prosecutor. The High Court of Gujarat, after hearin…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Shankarbhai Rupsingbhai Dhanuk for murder (IPC s.302) and an offence under the Bombay Police Act, alleging that the prosecution had proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution relied on eyewitness testimony, a dying declaration, medical reports, and a complai…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of Jagdishbhai Patel by the 4th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Navsari, on charges under Sections 18(c), 18(a)(vi) and 27()(ii) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The High Court ex…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of Kalidas alias Kariyo Gomanbhai Vasava. During the pendency of the appeal, the sole respondent died on 22 June 2026, as evidenced by a death certificate produced by his counsel. The appellant’s counsel was present, and the respondent’s counsel submitted the death ce…

The appellant, Dr. Harshad U. Kamle, alleged that Respondent No.2, a trustee of the Tapasvi Charitable Trust, issued a personal cheque of Rs.6,50,000 for loans and rent, which was dishonoured for insufficient funds. After serving a statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the appellant file…

The appellant Chandubhai Gobarbhai Asodaria appealed against the acquittal granted by the 3rd Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat, in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran, …

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 225‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal. Respondent No. 2 had died on 13‑01‑2026, and the court held the application as abated with respect to him. Respondent No. 1 was duly served but…

The appellant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 58‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal. The High Court considered the facts and circumstances presented in the application. After hearing counsel for both parties, the Court found the reasons for delay satisfactor…

Manjulaben, the wife of respondent No.2, filed a complaint under Sections 498‑A, 114 IPC and Sections 3 and 7 of the Dowry Prohibition Act alleging physical and mental harassment, dowry demand and abetment by respondents No.3‑5. The trial court acquitted the accused and the appellant appealed the acquittal under Sectio…

The complainant, a plastic packaging manufacturer, claimed that the respondent failed to pay a cheque of Rs.63,91,878 issued to discharge a debt of Rs.76,77,846.37, which was dishonoured and returned with a stop‑payment endorsement. A statutory demand under Section 138(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act was served, b…

The complainant, Dasadiya Mehul Ganapatlal, sought leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed under Section 378(4) CrPC and Section 419(4) BNSS. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that …

The original complainant, Parmar Trikamlal Tulsidas, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by filing a petition under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS. The key issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could invoke the proviso to Section 37…

Savjibhai Harbhambhai Parmar filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal an acquittal dated 06-08-2014 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Dhandhuka in Criminal Case No.160 of 1997. The High Court examined whether the applicant had made a case for granting leave to appeal under the re…

The complainant, Sanjaykumar Pandit, challenged the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by a Judicial Magistrate. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 378(4) CrPC and Section 419(4) BNSS seeking leave to appeal. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court…

The complainant, Abu Textiles, sought leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, arguing that as the victim he is entitled to appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the CrPC. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gn…

The petitioners, Nathabhai Bhimabhai Rathod and another, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 49‑day delay in filing their main criminal appeal. The respondents, the State of Gujarat, were represented by an Additional Public Prosecutor. The court considered the facts, circ…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the conviction of Pare​sh Rasiklal Shah & others and sought permission to convert the criminal appeal into a criminal revision application. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Vishnu Kumar Gupta v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2026(0) INSC 770), the High Court examined whether s…

Lokeshbhai Aanadilala Agrawal, proprietor of Prashant Steel Traders, filed an application before the Gujarat High Court seeking condonation of a 553‑day delay in filing a restoration application for leave to appeal against a judgment dated 18 July 2024 of the 7th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Ahmedabad (R…

Saurashtra Cement Ltd, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The appellant argued that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, the complainant is a victim an…

The applicant, Manjuben, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal No. 2992 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 11 June 2026 for want of prosecution. The High Court examined the facts and the averments made in the restoration application. Considering the circumstances, the Court…

Air Control and Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd., the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that the complainant is the victim and ma…

Shoeb Mohammed Aiba... filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a decision of the trial court in a case instituted by the State of Gujarat. The High Court considered whether the applicant was entitled to be heard on the merits of the appeal and whether procedural safeguards required th…

The original complainant, a government Food Inspector, filed a complaint under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 alleging that milk sold by the respondents was adulterated. The Public Analyst and later the Central Food Laboratory confirmed the milk was sub‑standard, and the trial court initially issued a ba…

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd., through its power of attorney, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha San…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 181‑day delay in filing a restoration application. The court examined the explanations provided for the delay and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the court allowed the condonation of delay, thereby permitting the restoration applic…

The applicant, Rameshbhai Khodabhai Patel, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a previously filed application for leave to appeal against the State of Gujarat. The court considered the averments made in the restoration application. Finding no impediment, the court allowed the application, …

The appellant filed a criminal appeal (No. 964 of 2021) against an acquittal granted to the accused. During the pendency of the appeal, both the appellant and the accused (respondent) passed away. The appellant's counsel argued that the death of the parties extinguished the appeal. The Court examined whether an appeal …

Laxmi Insecticides Pvt Ltd, as the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of Saurashtra Agro Chemicals by the Metropolitan Magistrate in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Section 419 of the Bharatiya…

The appellant, Vishnubhai V. Nayak, filed a criminal appeal against an acquittal dated 11 July 2008 granted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad. The appeal challenged the judgment that had cleared the accused, Bhupendra Chinubhai Nayak, and another respondent. During the hearing, counsel for the respondent prod…

The Taluka Health Officer filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a criminal appeal. The High Court considered the submissions and the averments made in the application. The Court granted leave to appeal, thereby disposing of the miscellaneous application. In the criminal appeal, the …

The appellant, the original complainant under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Ahmedabad. The trial court had acquitted the accused on charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The appellant …

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by the 5th Additional Civil Judge, Ahmedabad (Rural). The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a comp…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of an 11‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against a judgment dated 16 March 2026 passed by the Special Judge (POCSO) and the 4th Additional Sessions Judge, Panchmahal, Godhra. The respondent’s counsel, Ms. Mayuri Chauhan, appeared on beha…

The appellant filed a criminal appeal against an acquittal order of the first Appellate Court, but the court observed that the proper remedy should have been a criminal revision application. The appellant's counsel sought permission to convert the pending appeal into a revision application. The High Court examined whet…

The petitioner, Naginbhai Paragjibhai Chauhan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against an earlier order. The High Court of Gujarat heard arguments from counsel for both parties. The central issue was whether the appellant was entitled to be granted leave to appeal in the criminal matt…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by the 3rd Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mehsana. The issue was whether a complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is deemed a victim and can invoke the proviso to Section 372 CrPC…

The appellant, the original complainant, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused by the Judicial Magistrate. The issue was whether a complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case (Section 138 NI Act) is a victim entitled to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 37…

The appellant, Rina Ghanashyam Harjani, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑bounce case (Section 138 NI Act) by the 14th Additional Judicial Magistrate, Vadodara. The core issue was whether the original complainant, being the victim of a dishonour…

The trial court acquitted the accused in the case of Zahir Sarbar Khan v. State of Gujarat. The State indicated that it had no proposal to file an appeal against the acquittal. The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal. The High Court examined whether the absence of a State propos…

AmarBai Jadavji Patel, the applicant, sought leave to appeal against an order of acquittal passed by a lower court. The applicant submitted a communication indicating no proposal to prefer an appeal, which the court took on record. Upon hearing counsel, the High Court granted leave to appeal. Consequently, the criminal…

The applicant, Denish V. Mavadhiya, filed a Criminal Miscellaneous Application seeking leave to appeal and subsequently requested permission to withdraw that application. He also sought liberty to file any other appropriate application under the law. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by the Addition…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of twelve accused in a murder‑related case, alleging that the trial court had ignored substantial oral and documentary evidence. The incident involved the death of Siddharajsing after a midnight assault allegedly orchestrated by the accused over a land dispute. The pr…

The original complainant, Kiritkumar Kantilal Vora, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court considered whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (o…

Keraliya Finance, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court considered the Supreme Court’s dec…

Keraliya Finance, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court considered the Supreme Court’s dec…

Manjurabhai Sulemanbhai Gaha, the complainant, challenged the acquittal of the accused under IPC sections 504, 506(2), 114 and Gujarat Police Act sections 147(D) and 147(E) by the Trial Court. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 378 of the CrPC seeking leave to appeal. The High Court granted lea…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Sect…

The State of Gujarat appealed against Ramzanbhai @ Thuthiyo Bachubhai Sandhi in a criminal matter. The Additional Public Prosecutor submitted a police report confirming that the accused had died on 2 July 2023, supported by a death certificate issued on 14 July 2026. The report also included a statement from the deceas…

Mumira Yunus Katwarawala, through her attorney, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑dishonour case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was made under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The High …

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 30‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed, arguing that the applicant had not provided requisite details as required by precedent. The court examined the facts and the specific averments made in paragraph 3 of the a…

Merino Industries Ltd filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against an order in Criminal Appeal No.1178/2026. The High Court of Gujarat, after hearing counsel for both parties, granted the leave to appeal, thereby disposing of the application. In the subsequent criminal appeal, the Addition…

Divyesh Kantilal Reshamwala, the original complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the acquittal of Snehal Kapadiya and another by invoking Section 378(4) of the CrPC. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which…

Mass Financial Services Ltd., through Vijay Krushnakant Kadiya, appealed the acquittal of Gopalbhai Makwana & Anr. under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, contending that the complainant, as the victim of a cheque‑bounce offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrum…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 378(4) of the CrPC. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, w…

The appellant, a cooperative credit society, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused by the 4th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate. The appellant argued that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, the original complai…

The appellant, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (now BNSS). The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a complainant who is also the victim has an unconditional…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by filing a petition under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or Sect…

The appellant, Siddikbai Sikanderbhai Vohra, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. The High Court examined the recent Supreme C…

Vasudev Kapadiya, the original complainant, appealed the acquittal of Paritosh Jariwala and another under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The Gujarat High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s dec…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 17‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent‑accused opposed, arguing that the delay was not properly explained. The Court examined the explanations given in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the application and heard both counsel. Findin…

The appellant, Amrutbhai Harilal Nayak, was granted regular bail by the trial court in a land grabbing case. While the criminal appeal (R/Cr. Appeal No. 208 of 2026) was pending, the appellant sought the court's permission to withdraw the appeal. Counsel for the appellant submitted that the bail order rendered the cont…

The applicant, Sureshbhai Motibhai Parmar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the proceedings of Criminal Appeal No. 36187 of 2025. The High Court of Gujarat heard counsel for both the applicant and the State. After considering the facts, circumstances, and averments made in the applicati…

The applicant, Rameshbhai Gordhanbhai Parekh, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of the proceedings of Special Civil Application No. 4552 of 2023. The respondent, the Chairman/Managing Director of The Bavla Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd, vehemently opposed the restoration. Both parties were repr…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 53‑day delay in filing an appeal/leave to appeal. The respondent No. 1 waived service of notice, while respondent No. 2 chose not to appear. The court examined the facts and circumstances presented in…

The original complainant, Zehra Taherbhai Cyclewala, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or Section 4…

The appellant, Dineshbhai Kanjibhai Patel, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by a Judicial Magistrate. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Section 419 of the Bha…

The applicant, Jasiben Ishwarbhai Thakarda, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 93‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal/leave to appeal against the State of Gujarat. The applicant’s counsel, Ms. Amrita Ajmera, appeared for the petitioner, while the respondent was represe…

Mangaldas Ramjibhai Vesti­yan, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused before the High Court of Gujarat under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court examined t…

The State of Gujarat appealed to the Gujarat High Court against the acquittal of two constables, Mulubha Jivabhai Dhandhal and an associate, who were charged under IPC Sections 224, 225A, 202 and 120B for facilitating the escape of a prisoner. The trial court had convicted three other accused but acquitted the two cons…

The appellant, Nitesh Balumal Teckwani, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The issue was whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso t…

The appellant, who was the original complainant in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or…

The original complainant, Omkar Aluminium Furniture (through its owner), appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The key …

The original complainant, F Tech Engineering Co. (partner Jigneshbhai Mansukhbhai Pambhar), appealed against the acquittal of the accused Shashi Khushiram Agrawal et al. for an alleged offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoure…

The appellant, the original complainant, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against an acquittal order dated 19.05.2016. The High Court examined whether a complainant, who is also the victim under a cheque‑dishonour case (Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act), can invoke …

The applicant, Keraliya Finance, the original complainant, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 22‑day delay in filing a leave‑to‑appeal application. The High Court examined whether the explanation provided for the delay was satisfactory. The court found that the applicant had satisfactor…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or…

The appellant, the original complainant, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The principal issue was whether the complaina…

The High Court of Gujarat considered a criminal miscellaneous application filed by Rameshbhai Bachubhai Dhavad seeking leave to appeal against an earlier order. The applicant was represented by counsel Bhishma A. Rawal, while the respondents were represented by Vinod M. Gamara and the Additional Public Prosecutor. Afte…

The original complainant, who filed a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, is entitled to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the …

The original complainant, Kailashben Arunbhai Prajapati, appealed under Section 378 of the CrPC against the acquittal of the accused by the 5th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Vadodara. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held…

The original complainant, a victim of a cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a complainant in such cases is a…

The appellant, Dena Gujarat Gramina Bank, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, being the victim of a dishonoured cheque, has a statutory right to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 3…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC …

The original complainant filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC/Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by the Additional Judicial Magistrate, Patan. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso t…

Madhu Enterprise, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of Balabhai Shah & Anr in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso to Section 372 of the CrPC (or Section 413…

Madhu Enterprise, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of Balabhai Shah & Anr in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso to Section 372 of the CrPC (or Section 413…

The original complainant, Patel Yogshbai, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or Section 413 …

The appellant, Patel Yogeshbhai Bhanubhai, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the original complainant, who is also the victim of a dishonoured cheque, has a statutory right t…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Se…

The appellant, the original complainant under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, appealed against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The key issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could fi…

The appellant, Gujarat State Co. Agri and Rural Development Bank Ltd, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The issue was whether the original complainant, who is also the victim of a dishonoured cheque,…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑dishonour case governed by Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that the com…

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd, through its representative, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking to challenge the tri…

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by the 2nd Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik …

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd., the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure…

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd, as the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court examined whether the complainan…

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd., the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused. The appellant relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that the complainant is the vic…

Shree Ram Transport Finance Co. Ltd, as the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, being the victim of a dishonoured cheque, has a statutory right to fil…

The original complainant, Prakash Pritamdas Ramnani, appealed under Section 378 of the CrPC against the acquittal of the accused by the trial court in a case involving a cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celesti…

The appellant, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or Sec…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a case involving alleged dishonour of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, wh…

The original complainant, Sunilbhai Patel, appealed against the acquittal of Babubhai Parmar by the Additional Judicial Magistrate, invoking his right as a victim under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined r…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case involving dishonour of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held tha…

The applicant, District Appropriate Authority under the PNDT Act, 1994 and Chief District Health Officer, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application for review under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC seeking review of the order dated 23.04.2026 passed in Special Civil Application No.7406 of 2022. The Court heard Ms. R.V. Acharya for th…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or Section…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the Metropolitan Magistrate's order of acquittal against the accused. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, but the High Court considered the recent Supreme Cour…

The original complainant, Sureshbhai Lalchandani, appealed against the acquittal of Bharatbhai Balodia and another under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a complainant in a Section 138 case is t…

Abdul Sattarbhai Yusufmiya Malek, the original complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by filing a petition under Section 378 of the CrPC. The Gujarat High Court examined whether a complainant, deemed a victim under Section 138, has a statutory ri…

The appellant, Sanjay Jayprakash Tiwari, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 CrPC against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that t…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 378 of the CrPC. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, is entitled to file an appeal un…

The appellant, Sanjay Jayprakash Tiwari, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 CrPC against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque‑bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that t…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The key issue was whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the provi…

Rohan Arvindbhai Modiyaa appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Fi…

The original complainant, Rohan Arvindbhai Modiyaa, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The High Cour…

The original complainant, Rohan Arvindbhai Modiyaa, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The Gujarat High Court considered the Sup…

The original complainant, Rohan Arvindbhai Modi, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court considered whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, has a statutory right to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Cr…

The original complainant, Rohan Arvindbhai Modiyaa, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The High Court considered t…

The original complainant, Rohan Arvindbhai Modi, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, asserting that the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured …

The original complainant, Rohan Arvindbhai Modiya, appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, asserting that the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoure…

The appellant, Devang Dinubhai Shah, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the Metropolitan Magistrate’s order of acquittal. He invoked Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, arguing that as the victim…

The appellant, Swami Vivekanand Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, filed an appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court authority in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran…

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as a victim, is entitled to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Proced…

The appellant, the original complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by invoking Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, is entitled to file an app…

Hansaben Jagdishbhai Soni, the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of Hiteshbhai Harshadbha Raval and another under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the C…

Amit Baldevbhai Patel, the original complainant, appealed the acquittal of Nitin Rasiklal Dave under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium F…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso to Section 372 CrPC (or Section 413 BNSS) to file an ap…

Maghabhai DayaramBhai Bhadru filed a criminal appeal but delayed filing it by 49 days. He filed a miscellaneous application seeking condonation of this delay. The respondents, the State of Gujarat and others, were served notice but chose not to appear before the Court. The Court examined the applicant's explanation for…

Pravinaben Ashokbhai Gatecha filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal No.12884/2026, which had been dismissed because the appellant failed to remove office objections. The High Court examined whether the appeal could be reinstated despite the procedural lapse. Considering the fa…

Prakash Jaggumal Pasi filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against the judgment of the State of Gujarat. The application was presented before the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, with counsel Mr. P.P. Majmudur and Ms. Hastee D. Doshi for the applicant and Mr. Darshan P. Dave and the Publi…

The applicant sought leave to appeal under Section 419(4) of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita against a trial‑court order acquitting the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. While the appeal was pending, the parties entered into a written consensus settlement dated 19 April 2026, wherein the…

The appellant, Bhilalbhai Kuberbhai Maheriya, filed a criminal appeal against his acquittal. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant's counsel, Mr. R.M. Parmar, died and subsequently the appellant himself passed away on 29 July 2018. The appellant’s death was proved by a death certificate and a police report. …

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Jasubhai Mangabhai Patel and another under Sections 306 r/w 114 IPC, alleging they abetted the suicide of Kiritbhai. The prosecution relied on alleged threats recorded in the deceased's diary and writings on his shirt, but the trial court found the handwriting evidence unr…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Jasubhai Mangabhai Patel and another under Sections 306 r/w 114 IPC, alleging they abetted the suicide of Kiritbhai. The prosecution relied on alleged threats recorded in the deceased's diary and writings on his shirt, but the trial court found the handwriting evidence unr…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gyanasekaran, which held that the complainant is the v…

Ashokbhai Ramjibhai Maniya, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The appellant filed the appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, asserting his r…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378(4) CrPC, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC (or Section 413 of…

The State of Gujarat filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 183‑day delay in filing an appeal against an acquittal order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Jetpur, Rajkot. The respondent's counsel argued that the applicant had not provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay and urged r…

Shree GhanShyam Textile, through Kalpesh D., appealed to the Gujarat High Court against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC, but the Court considered the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, w…

The petitioner, Ishwarbhai Gunjabhai Damor (Adivasi), filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a criminal appeal (No. 1370/2026) filed by the State of Gujarat. The application was heard before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hemant M. Prachchak of the Gujarat High Court. Both parties were represen…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that the com…

Rameshbhai Khodabhai Patel filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration, but delayed filing it by 114 days. The State of Gujarat, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, opposed condonation of this delay. The court examined the explanation provided by the applicant and determined that suffici…

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a previously dismissed leave to appeal and criminal appeal, which had been dismissed for non-prosecution due to the non-removal of office objections. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the restoration. The court examined the fac…

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a main criminal appeal that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution due to the non‑removal of objections. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the restoration. The court examined the facts and the averments made in the application.…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Sect…

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 460‑day delay in filing an appeal against an acquittal order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Mehsana. The State of Gujarat, through the Additional Public Prosecutor, opposed the condonation. The court examined the explanation provided …

The appellant, the original complainant, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that …

Baldevji Pratapji Rajput, the original complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patan. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking to overtur…

Manvenrasinh Naren­drasinh Sindha, the original complainant, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The trial court had acquitted the accused, and the appellant filed the appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS. The High Court referred to the …

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed against the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC (o…

The appellant, the original complainant, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS challenging the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The central issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, cou…

The appellant Kahan Enterprise, the original complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhi…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC (or Sec…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC (or Sec…

The petitioners Dineshbhai Shankarbhai Patel filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a lower court order. The respondents Mahendrabhai Ranchhodbhai Patel and another opposed the application. Counsel for both sides were heard before the Hon'ble Justice Hemant M. Prachchak. After consid…

Bharatsinh Jorubha Gohil filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 61‑day delay in filing an application for restoration of his appeal. The applicant explained that his wife's cancer treatment prevented him from filing within the prescribed time. The Additional Public Prosecutor waived service…

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of three pending matters: a condonation of delay application, a leave to appeal application, and a criminal appeal that had been dismissed for want of prosecution. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the restoration. The court exami…

The appellant, Mahebubkhan @ Kalu Sharmatulla Pathan, filed a criminal appeal (R/CR.2965/2025) seeking quashing of an order and later applied for permission to withdraw the appeal. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Daxesh D. Barot, requested the court's permission to withdraw, which the court granted. The court disposed of …

The original complainant, Kiritbhai Rameshbhai Trivedi, appealed under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could invoke the proviso to Section …

The appellant, the original complainant in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the acquittal of the accused by a Judicial Magistrate. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Co…

Samirbhai Navinchandra Patel, the original complainant, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The issue was whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure C…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by the 3rd Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patan. The issue before the Gujarat High Court was whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, has a statuto…

The appellant, the original complainant, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the acquittal of the respondent in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined whether the complainant, deemed the victim of a dishonoured cheque, has a statutory …

Ashwinaben Chinubhai Shah appealed against an acquittal in a criminal case involving Proprietor Pramodbhai Jesinghbha... and others. During the pendency of the appeal, the second accused, proprietor of Dhanlaxmi Trading Company, died on 21 March 2026, and a death certificate dated 24 March 2026 was produced. The appell…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 911‑day delay in filing a petition for restoration of Criminal Appeal No. 23030 of 2023, which had been dismissed for default due to non‑removal of office objections. The court examined the explanations provided for the delay and, finding…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 911‑day delay in filing a petition for restoration of Criminal Appeal No. 23030 of 2023, which had been dismissed for default due to non‑removal of office objections. The court examined the explanations provided for the delay and, finding…