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RAMESHBHAI GORDHANBHAI PAREKHversusCHAIRMAN / MANAGING DIRECTOR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rameshbhai Gordhanbhai Parekh, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. The petition was pending for a prolonged period, and the petitioner’s counsel had not appeared before the Court since 2024, indicating a lack of interest in prosecuting the matter. The …

DILIPBHAI MAGANBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMERUBHAI MOHANBHAI THAKKAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPRABHUBHAI PUJABHAI NAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSHANTILAL RUPAJI KHARADI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

ASHABEN CHIRAGBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

CHAMPABEN SOMABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

CHAMPABEN SOMABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

PRIYANK MAHESHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

GAJENDRASINH MOHANSINH PANJROLIYAversusHASMUKHBHAI BHAGAVANBHAI PATEL

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

KIRANBEN MAHENDRABHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

THE SINDHU RESETTLEMENT CORPORATION LTD.versusPREM SOBHRAJMAL LALWANI

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusHAIDARKHAN VAHIDKHAN PATHAN

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

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 …

PRAVINABEN ASHOKBHAI GATECHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MUJAWAR GULAMNABI MOHAMAD. ARISversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

AYUSHI CROP SCIENCE PVT LTD THRO DHAVALKUMAR RAJNIKANT LALANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

ANILKUMAR DHANJIBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

AASHISH RAMESHBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

PRABODHKUMAR DWARKADAS PARIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

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 …

SONABHAI KARAMSIBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHAUDHARY KANTIBHAI DAHYABHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SOMABHAI HIRABHAI BAGADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusHASMUKHRAI G RAVAL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusGANPATRAM SON OF AMRAJI VISHNOI (DHAYAL)

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

UNION OF INDIAversusMUKTABEN PREMJIBHAI KOLI

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

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 …

REKHABEN GIRISHKUMAR MOHADIKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPATEL ASHOK KALIDAS

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

UNION OF INDIAversusMUKTABEN PREMJIBHAI KOLI

33-CA DISPOSED OF

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 …

DHAVALKUMAR MAHENDRABHAI NAYIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSHANKARBHAI RUPSINGBHAI DHANUK

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusKALIDAS ALIAS KARIYO GOMANBHAI VASAVA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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 …

HARSHAD U KAMLEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

CHANDUBHAI GOBARBHAI ASODARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

STATE OF GUJARATversusSUTHAR MAHIPALKUMAR BHIKHABHAI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MANJULABEN W/O KAMLESHKUMAR PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MANJULABEN W/O KAMLESHKUMAR PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

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 …

ALPS POLYTEX THROUGH MAHENDRAKUMAR PRABHUDAS PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

DASADIYA MEHUL GANAPATLALversusTHAKOR SUNNY DILIPBHAI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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. …

PARMAR TRIKAMLAL TULSIDASversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SHETH RAJENDRABHAI BABUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SAVJIBHAI HARBHAMBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

SANJAYKUMAR MANSUKHBHAI PANDITversusRAGHUVIRSINH PRABHATSINH PARMAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ABU TEXTILES THRO ZUNEDAHMAD ZUBERAHMAD SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

NATHABHAI BHIMABHAI RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

NEELAM J PATEL APPROPRIATE AUTHORITYversusPARESHBHAI RASIKLAL SHAH

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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 …

SAURASHTRA CEMENT LTDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

MANJUBEN W/O MANUBHAI RAJABHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

AIR CONTROL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SHOEB MOHAMMED AIBAANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

KIRITKUMAR G PATELversusMUKESHKUMAR JOITRAM PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

RAMESHBHAI KHODABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

RAMESHBHAI KHODABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

HIRJI DAHYA MAHESHWARIversusBHANJI PUNJABHAI MAHESHWARI

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

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 …

LAXMI INSECTICIDES PVT LTD - THROUGH MANAGER DINESHBHAIversusSAURASHTRA AGRO CHEMICALS

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

VISHNUBHAI V NAYAK,versusBHUPENDRA CHINUBHAI NAYAK

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

TALUKA HEALTH OFFICER AND APPROPRIATE AUTHORITYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SAVANI VINODBHAI BABUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

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 …

ANANG MANUBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

JITENDRABHAI CHELRAM BHOJWANIversusKALPESHBHAI ISHWARBHAI MARVADI

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

NAGINBHAI PARAGJIBHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

HASMUKHBHAI KESHAVLAL PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SHAH BABULAL DHANJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

RINA GHANSHYAM HARJANI THROUGH GHANSHYAM JETHALAL HARJANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

ZAHIR SARBAR KHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

AMARBAI JADAVJI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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. …

BHUPATGIRI RAMGIRI MEGHNATHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHHATRASING JETUSING @ SADRUBHA JETHUJI THAKORE

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

KIRITKUMAR KANTILAL VORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

KERALIYA FINANCE THRO. HARSHADBHAI HIMATBHAI KERALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

KERALIYA FINANCE PROP. THRO. ITS PROP. HARSHADBHAI HIMATBHAI KERALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

MANJURBHAI SULEMANBHAI GAHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

VALLABHBHAI NARANDAS GANATRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusRAMZANBHAI @ THUTHIYO BACHUBHAI SANDHI

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

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 …

MEHULBHAI KISHORBHAI JOSHIversusKALPESHBHAI ROHITBHAI PATEL (J.K. PROPERTIES)

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

DIVYESH KANTILAL RESHAMWALA PROPRIETOR OF D.K. ENTERPRISEversusSNEHAL SHASHIKANT KAPADIYA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

MASS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD - THRO' VIJAY KRUSHNAKANT KADIYAversusGOPALBHAI DEVABHAI MAKWANA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

GHANSHYAMBHAI CHIMANLAL RAWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SAMARKHA NAGRIK CO OPERATIVE CREDIT SOCIETYversusHARIJAN RAMESHBHAI JAYANTIBHAI

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

SAMARKHA NAGRIK CO OPEARATIVE CREDIT SOCIETYversusVAGHELA VINODBHAI CHHOTABHAI

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

VARIYA MAFATLAL HANSRAJversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

SIDDIKBHAI SIKANDERBHAI VOHRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

VASUDEV BABUBHAI KAPADIYAversusPARITOSH KISHORBHAI JARIWALA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

DINESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI SATASIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

AMRUTBHAI HARILAL NAYAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SURESHBHAI MOTIBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MAHAVIRKUMAR HARAKHCHAND JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ZEHRA TAHERBHAI CYCLEWALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

DINESHBHAI KANJIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

JASIBEN ISHWARBHAI THAKARDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MANGALDAS RAMJIBHAI VESTIYANversusPARMAR RAMESHBHAI HARGOVANDAS (UNJHAWALA)

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMULUBHA JIVABHAI DHANDHAL

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

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 …

NITESH BALUMAL TECKWANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

GIRISHBHAI DAHYABHAI SHAHversusKAILASHBHAI TUKARAM CHIKHALIKAR

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

F TECH ENGINEERING CO. PARTNER JIGNESHBHAI MANSUKHBHAI PAMBHARversusSHASHI KHUSHIRAM AGRAWAL PROPRIETOR OF NAVYA SANITARY HOUSE

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

JOITARAM KANJIBHAI CHOWDHARYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

KERALIYA FINANCE THRO HARSHADBHAI HIMATBHAI KERALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

NANDLALBHAI JETHABHAI DOBARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

DHIRUBHAI BHAGWANBHAI SHIYALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

RAMESHBHAI BACHUBHAI DHAVADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

KANTILAL KUBERBHAI PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

KAILASHBEN ARUNBHAI PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

PRAVINSINH PRATAPSINH SINDHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

PATEL MAHENDRAKUMAR SHANKARLALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

DARJI ASHOKKUMAR RAMESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MADHU ENTERPRISEversusBALABHAI SHAH

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

MADHU ENTERPRISEversusBALABHAI SHAH

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

PATEL YOGSHBHAI BHANUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

PATEL YOGESHBHAI BHANUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

NORATMAL SHRI NARAYAN KHANDELWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

YOGESHBHAI ANTORBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

AMITBHAI ASHOKBHAI JARUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

SHREE RAM TRANSPORT FINANCE CO. LTD. THR' DHARMESH SUMANBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

PRAKASH PRITAMDAS RAMNANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

KAHAR RAVIKANT KISHANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

NAGESHSINH SHEKHARSINH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

SUNILBHAI MANUBHAI PATELversusBABUBHAI PASHABHAI PARMAR

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

MITESHKUMAR JAMANDAS SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

ARJUNBHAI PANKAJBHAI CHHANTBARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SHUBHASHISH GIRISHBHAI SHUKLAversusHIMANSHUBHAI PRAVINCHANDRA DESAI

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SURESHBHAI LAXMANDAS LALCHANDANIversusBHARATBHAI SHITALBHAI BALODIA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SANJAY JAYPRAKASH TIWARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

SANJAY JAYPRAKASH TIWARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SANJAY JAYPRAKASH TIWARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

APURVA MUKULBHAI PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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, …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ROHAN ARVINDBHAI MODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

DEVANG DINUBHAI SHAH - OWNER OF DURLABH NETWORKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

SWAMI VIVEKANAND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOC LTDversusPRATIK MAHESHBHAI BHATT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SHAH BALKRUSHNA CHHAGANLALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 GODHRA TRANSPORT CO-OP CREDIT SOCIETY LTD - THRO' MOHAMMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

HANSABEN JAGDISHBHAI SONIversusHITESHBHAI HARSHADBHAI RAVAL

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

AMIT BALDEVBHAI PATELversusNITIN RASIKLAL DAVE

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

HASMUKHKUMAR KANTILAL BAROTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

MAGHABHAI DAYARAMBHAI BHADRUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

PRAVINABEN ASHOKBHAI GATECHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

PRAKASH JAGGUMAL PASIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

RAJKUMAR J. PATHAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

29-COMPROMISE @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

BHILALBHAI KUBERBHAI MAHERIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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 …

MAHESHBHAI JIVABHAI PATELversusJASHUBHAI MANGABHAI PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusJASUBHAI MANGABHAI PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

ASHOKKUMAR GOPALBHAI SAVSANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

PARESHKUMAR ISHVARLAL CHOKHAWALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

STATE OF GUJARATversusHITESHBHAI VALLABHBHAI SADSANIYA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SHREE GHANSHYAM TEXTILE THROUGH KALPESH DAHYABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

ISHWARBHAI GUNJABHAI DAMOR (ADIVASI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

KARTIKEY ENTERPRISE THRO PRAMODBHAI MADHAVLAL SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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, …

RAMESHBHAI KHODABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

RAMESHBHAI KHODABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

RAMBHAI VASHRAMBHAI PARAMRversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MALABHAI MERUBHAI GARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

DEVENDRABHAI AATMARAMBHAI RAVALversusTHAKOR KALUJI CHHANAJI

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

PRAMODKUMAR RAMKISHOR JHAversusMANOJKUMAR RAJNARAYAN JHA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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. …

BALDEVJI PRATAPJI RAJPUTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

MANVENRASINH NARENDRASINH SINDHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

GAJI MANAN SABBIR ABUDUL RAHIMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

PANKAJBHAI RAMNIKLAL AJMERAversusARIFBHAI MAHMADBHAI MAKWANA

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

THE COMMERCIAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD.versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SANGEETABEN MAHENDRAKUAMR PATELversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

DINESHBHAI SHANKARBHAI PATELversusMAHENDRABHAI RANCHHODBHAI PATEL

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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. …

BHARATSINH JORUBHA GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

BHARATSINH JORUBHA GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MAHEBUBKHAN @ KALU SHARMATULLA PATHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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. …

KIRITBHAI RAMESHBHAI TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

KIRITBHAI RAMESHBHAI TRIVEDI POA OF YOGESH RAMESHBHAI TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

SAMIRBHAI NAVINCHANDRA PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

JOSHI MANSUKHBHAI NAGJIBHAIversusJOSHI AMITKUMAR HARSHADBHAI

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

RONAKBHAI PRAMODBHAI PATELversusRUPEN DINUBHAI PATEL

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

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 …

ASHWINABEN CHINUBHAI SHAHversusPROPRIETOR PRAMODBHAI JESINGHBHAI SHAH

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

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 …

JAYSUKHBHAI KANUBHAI KALATHIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …