HEMANT M PRACHCHHAK

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a complainant in a Section 138 case is a victim and may…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal No. 1301 of 2024, which had been dismissed for default due to want of prosecution. The court considered the submissions of counsel for both parties. Finding no impediment, the court allowed the application and ordered that t…

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 27‑day delay in filing an application for restoration of Criminal Appeal No. 1301 of 2024. The court examined the averments and explanations provided in the petition. It found that the petitioner had shown sufficient cause for the delay.…

M/s Atul Glass Works filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a criminal appeal that had been dismissed by the Gujarat High Court on 7 April 2026 because no party appeared when the matter was called and no request for a pass‑over was made. The applicant’s counsel explained the reasons for the n…

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 High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 Cr…

The appellant, Pravinbhai Naginbhai Patel, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378 CrPC and Section 419 BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The key issue was whether the original complainant, who is also the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could…

The original complainant, Dharmeshbhai Dhirajbhai Patel, 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 key issue was whether the compla…

Ashwin Babubhai Patel, the original complainant, appealed the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court examined 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 Criminal Pro…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS, challenged the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that the complainan…

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 examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial Ltd. v. A. Gnanasekaran, whic…

An appeal (R/CR.A/1720/2017) was filed by Dilipsinh Chandrasinh Rana against the State of Gujarat and others. The appellant's counsel, Mr. MM Tirmizi, informed the court that he does not wish to press the appeal. Consequently, the High Court of Gujarat, sitting as a single judge, disposed of the appeal on the ground th…

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…

Mahendra Mithalal Chopra appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, claiming the right to file an appeal as the victim‑complainant. The High Court examined the recent Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran, which held that a complainant i…

An application for leave to appeal was filed by Daxesh Chandrakant Shah against the State of Gujarat and another party. The matter was heard before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hemant M. Prachchhak, with Dr. Hiren S. Somaiya appearing for the applicant and Ms. Jirga Jhaveri, Additional Public Prosecutor, for the respondent. The…

The petitioner, Daxesh Chandrakant Shah, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a five‑day delay in filing an appeal. The State of Gujarat opposed the condonation. The court examined the facts and the averments made in the application. Considering the cir…

The Borsad Urban Co‑operative Credit Society, as the original complainant, appealed against the acquittal of Rajeshkumar Thakor and another 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 Central Bureau of Investigation filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a prior order in Criminal Appeal No.1324/2026. The application was heard before Justice Hemant M. Prachchak, who considered the facts and circumstances of the case. The court found no impediment to the appeal …

The applicant, Koli Manjulaben Kishanbhai, filed a leave to appeal application seeking permission to file a review against the judgment dated 23 March 2026 in Special Civil Application No.4001 of 2026. The respondent No.1, represented by Mr. Nishit P. Gandhi, produced a copy of a final order dated 22 May 2026 issued by…

The appellant, Parsh Kantibhai Patel, filed a criminal appeal against his acquittal before the Gujarat High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the original accused, respondent No.2, died on 15 December 2025, and a death certificate was produced. The learned counsel for the deceased respondent informed the court …

The original complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act filed a criminal complaint, and the trial court acquitted the accused. The complainant appealed the acquittal under Section 378(4) CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High Court examined the Supreme Court’s decis…

Maheshbhai Sadhu, 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 Code (or Section 41…

The petitioners Rajeshkumar Chhotlal Khatri (through POA) filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against a decision of the trial court. The State of Gujarat opposed the application. The High Court, after considering the facts and circumstances, allowed the application for leave to appeal, ad…

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, has a statutory right to file an appeal under the proviso t…

The original complainant, Premjibhai Madhabhai Makvana, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 419(4) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking leave to appeal an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s …

The original complainant, Prajapati Vijaybhai, 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…

The original complainant, Pravinbhai Naginbhai Patel, appealed against the trial court’s acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gyanasekaran, which held that the complainant is the victim and may fil…

The original complainant under Section 378(4) of the CrPC sought leave to appeal against the acquittal of accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat. The High Court considered the recent Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran,…

The appellant, the original complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, appealed against the acquittal of the accused by the 10th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rajkot. The High Court examined whether a complainant in a cheque‑dishonour case is deemed a victim entitled to file an appeal unde…

The petitioners, trustees of a Jain trust, challenged orders of the Joint Charity Commissioner that upheld a resolution to continue a large religious construction project and stayed a resolution to cancel it. They alleged lack of jurisdiction, denial of hearing, and that the Commissioner exceeded powers under Section 4…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 76‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the application, arguing it should not be granted. The court examined the facts and circumstances presented in the application. Conside…

The appellant, Ajaykumar Prahladbhaï Patel, filed a criminal appeal before the Gujarat High Court. Counsel for the appellant, Mr. SM Shukla, failed to appear at three scheduled hearings and made no request for adjournment. The respondent, represented by Ms. Jyoti Bhatt, the Additional Public Prosecutor, was present. Th…

The appellant, Manjuben, filed a criminal appeal against an acquittal by the State of Gujarat. The appeal was scheduled for hearing, but the appellant's counsel failed to appear and made no request for adjournment. The court noted that the matter had been called out three times. Consequently, the court dismissed the ap…

The Visnagar Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. (in liquidation) appealed against the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, arguing that as the complainant it is the victim and therefore entitled to file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure Code (or Section…

The State of Gujarat appealed under Section 378(1)(3) of the CrPC against the acquittal of Kailashgiri Ramgiri Goswami by the Additional Sessions Judge, Gondal, who found insufficient evidence to sustain charges under Sections 363 and 366 of the IPC. The prosecution relied on the testimony of fifteen witnesses, the vic…

The appellant, Jayeshbhai Harishbhai Arya, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a six‑day delay in filing an application for restoration under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The delay was contested by the State of Gujarat and the Additional Public Prosecutor. The court examined the explan…

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of an 11‑day delay in preferring Criminal Appeal No. 852 of 2026, which had been converted from a revision application. The issue was whether the delay could be condoned. The court heard counsel for both sides, considered the explanations and …

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 64‑day delay in filing Criminal Appeal No.1259 of 2026. The court heard counsel for both parties and considered the explanations provided in the application. It found that the applicant had shown sufficient cause for the delay. Accordingl…

The applicant, Merino Industries Limited, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against an order of the trial court. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the application. The matter was heard before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hemant M. Prachchak, who considered the submissions of counsel …

The High Court of Gujarat heard an application for leave to appeal filed by Merino Industries Limited through counsel Mr. Tanmay B. Karia. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Additional Public Prosecutor Ms. Jirga Jhaveri. The application sought permission to challenge an earlier order of a lower c…

Maheshkumar Ramanlal Shah, 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. He invoked Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The High Co…

The applicant, Gameti Mukeshkumar Nanjibhai, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking leave to appeal against the State of Gujarat in Criminal Appeal No. 1261/2026. The application was presented before the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, with Mr. Vanrajsinh M. Damore appearing for the applicant and Ms. Jirg…

The petitioner, Guliben Nathubhai Rathva, challenged the seizure of her tractor (Reg. No. GJ-07-AN-3887) by the State of Gujarat on 08‑02‑2025, contending that the authorities failed to file a complaint within the 45‑day period prescribed by Rule 12 of the Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation a…

The petitioner, a charitable trust running hospitals and health centres, challenged a communication dated 06.03.2026 issued by Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd demanding electricity duty for periods prior to 2025. The petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Electricity Duty Act, sought a writ…

Petitioner Abdulhanif Abdulrazak Shaikh filed a writ under Article 226 seeking a 10‑year passport renewal, arguing that the GSR Notification 570(E) of 1993 mandates a ten‑year validity when a court permits travel abroad. The Regional Passport Office had issued only a one‑year passport because the trial court order did …

Hansaben Dahyabhai Pathak applied for a fresh passport of ten‑year validity. The passport authority refused, citing a pending criminal complaint against her. The petitioner relied on GSR Notification 570(E) dated 25‑08‑1993, which permits issuance of passports to persons with pending criminal proceedings if a court ord…

The petitioners, who are office‑bearers of the Sonsak Group Cooperative Cotton Sale Society, challenged a show‑cause notice dated 16‑04‑2025 issued by the District Registrar under Section 93 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, alleging misappropriation of funds. They claimed the notice was illegal, arbitrary and …

The petitioner, Shiyal Dhirabhai Mashrubahai, filed a special civil application seeking the release of his tractor (Reg. No. GJ-13-CB-1084) seized on 3 December 2025 by authorities under the Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017. The petitioner argued that no complaint h…

The petitioner’s tractor (Reg. No. GJ-13-CF-6443) was seized by Gujarat authorities on 11 December 2025 under the Gujarat Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017. No written complaint was filed with the Sessions Court as required by the Rules. The petitioner argued that, in the ab…

Amit Manubhai Parekh filed a special civil application under Articles 21 and 226 of the Constitution seeking renewal of his passport for ten years. The Regional Passport Office had refused, citing a pending criminal case against him. The Court examined GSR Notification 570(E) 1993 and Section 6(2)(f) of the Passport Ac…

Mitesh Bharatbai Mevada filed a Special Civil Application under Articles 14, 21 and 226 of the Constitution and Section 5(3)(a) of the Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act, 1991, seeking a writ of mandamus direct…

The petitioner, Mithubhai Mangaldas Nakar, claimed ownership and long‑standing possession of a residential property and its electricity connection (Consumer No. 39810/00068/5). After the death of his father, the revenue records were altered without his knowledge, and the PGVCL disconnected the supply on the ground of m…

Petitioner Patel Bipinchandra Purshotamdas filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Passport Act, 1967, seeking a passport valid for ten years. The passport authority had issued a one‑year passport because the trial court order did not specify a validity period, relying on GSR Not…

The petitioner, Rameshbhai Nathubhai Chaudhary, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 seeking the removal of respondent No.4 as Director and Chairman of Gujarat State Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ltd, alleging ineligibility under Section 74…

The petitioners, members of a sugar cooperative, challenged a 1985 notification that vested the Director (Sugar) with the powers of Registrar under the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961, arguing it was superseded by a 2011 notification and that the Director’s issuance of a show‑cause notice before initiating an i…

The petitioner, Anoopbhai Lakhabhai Gadhvi, filed Special Civil Application No. 15030 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court examined the request and noted that no substantive issues required adjudication. Accord…

The petitioner, Vinodkumar Shreeprakash Totla, filed a special civil application seeking renewal of his Indian passport for ten years under the Passports Act, 1967. The passport authority had refused renewal, citing an FIR against the petitioner, despite the petitioner having been granted anticipatory bail by this Cour…

Anjana filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Public Trust Act seeking correction of the date on her marriage certificate from 18‑03‑2024 to 15‑12‑2025. The original ceremony on 11‑03‑2024 was incomplete, and a full ceremony was scheduled for 15‑12‑2025. The Registrar of Marriages a…

A minor, Ayesha Mohamed Javed Shaikh, discovered that her birth certificate incorrectly recorded her name as "Hibah Mohamed Javed Shaikh" due to an error. She applied on 03/02/2026 to the Surat Municipal Corporation's Birth‑Death‑Marriage Department for correction, but the registrar refused, claiming lack of authority.…

Classic Network Private Limited, a government‑approved contractor, was awarded a highway strengthening contract and completed the work. The State of Gujarat later demanded a deposit of Rs 88,66,371 for repairs and threatened recovery from other contracts. The contractor approached the Gujarat Public Works Contracts Dis…

The petitioner, a registered exporter, sought relief under Article 226 against the Union of India for the retrospective withdrawal of the Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) Scheme by Notification dated 25‑03‑2022, which had earlier been extended to 31‑03‑2022. The petitioner argued that the withdrawal violated th…

Lukman Usmangiri Patel filed Special Civil Application No. 3433 of 2024 before the High Court of Gujarat, seeking relief against the Gujarat State Waqf Board and others. The petitioner later approached the court requesting permission to withdraw the petition, stating that the grievance no longer existed. The court exam…

M/s Enviro Technology Ltd and another filed a special civil application seeking to vacate a stay imposed under an Environment Clearance certificate dated 30‑10‑2018. The respondent, SEIAA Gujarat, submitted that the specific condition (A.1.3) in the certificate had been deleted and an affidavit confirming this was file…

Nasimbanu Mohammedazam Narmawla filed a writ petition seeking renewal of her passport for ten years. The Regional Passport Office had refused renewal, citing a pending criminal case (FIR No.1119902220009) despite a stay of proceedings granted by this Court in Special Criminal Application No.5999 of 2022. The petitioner…

The Islamic Cultural Society of Gujarat filed a Change Report No.70 of 2024 on 19 March 2024, which remained undecided by the Charity Commissioner, Ahmedabad (respondent No.2). The petitioner sought a court order directing the respondent to decide the report within a reasonable time. The respondent argued that the cour…

The petitioner, Mohsinkhan Bismillahkhan Bihari, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ directing the State Transport Department to consider his pending application for a State/National permit and fitness certificate for his truck (GJ‑08‑AW‑3494). The truck, originally re…

Bhupendrasinh Abhesinh Dabhi, the petitioner, owns agricultural land (Revenue Survey No. 775) and challenged the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited’s (GETCO) attempt to erect a transmission tower and lay a high‑tension line through his land. He alleged that GETCO entered the land without notice, due proces…

The petitioner, Solanki Karsanbhai Muljibhai, adopted a child named Jatin with the consent of the child’s biological parents, who are his brothers, and registered the adoption deed in 2022. The adoption was reflected in a government gazette in 2023, and the petitioner sought to have the parents’ names on Jatin’s birth …

The petitioner, Dhaval Kanubhai Thakkar, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others, seeking relief. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the grievance had been resolved because the respondent authority had issued an authorization certificate in t…

The legal heirs of the deceased Late Kamlaben Naginbhai Rohit filed a restoration application seeking to revive Special Civil Application No. 14570 of 2017, which had been dismissed for default due to failure to remove office objections. The court examined the reasons for the delay in filing the restoration request and…

The petitioners filed a special civil application challenging an interim order issued by the In‑Charge Joint Charity Commissioner, Gujarat. While the petition was pending, the Charity Commissioner passed a final order on 2 May 2026. The petitioners argued that the final order rendered their challenge to the interim ord…

Petitioners Kasim Yasin Noor & Anr filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. Their counsel later submitted that the issue no longer survived and sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, without examining the merits, granted permission to withdraw. Conse…

The petitioner, filing a special civil application, sought certiorari to quash orders of the Chief Gujarat Information Commissioner that directed the provision of information regarding temporary teaching posts and reservation policies at Maharaja Sayajirao University, and also sought compensation under the RTI Act. The…

Archana filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Birth and Death Registration Act seeking correction of her birth date, which was erroneously recorded as 28/03/1990 instead of 28/03/1989 during the merger of Ognaj Village into Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. She alleged that the error arose from …

The petitioner, Subhadraben Rasikbhai Patel, whose passport expired on 06.03.2026, filed a writ under Article 226 seeking a ten‑year renewal despite a pending criminal trial. The Regional Passport Office renewed the passport for only one year, relying on GSR Notification 570(E) which provides a one‑year term when the t…

Petitioner Patel Jagrutiben filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Birth and Death Registration statutes seeking a fresh birth certificate for a 1974 birth, alleging that the authorities had not processed her applications dated 05.02.2026 and 09.03.2026. Respondent No.2 (the mun…

The petition was filed by Flowcet Industries LLP under Articles 14, 19 and 226 of the Constitution and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006, seeking a writ of mandamus directing the State of Gujarat to initiate and conclude conciliation proceedings and to decide the petitioner’s pending online a…

M/s Swastik Developers filed a Special Civil Application and a Direction Application against the State of Gujarat and others, seeking relief. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the matter had become infructuous because the respondent authority had already granted the requested permission. The Court examined the claim…

The petitioner, a voter of a cooperative society, filed a writ petition under Articles 14, 19 and 226 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Agricultural Produce and Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 1963, seeking a mandamus to quash a recruitment process undertaken by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (…

The petitioners, who had purchased ten parcels of agricultural land and sought conversion to non‑agricultural use, learned that GETCO intended to lay a 400 kV Kalipura (Prantij) Lilo line through survey numbers 186 and 187 of their property. They filed a special civil application under Articles 14, 19(1)(g), 300A of th…

Kanakadurga Finance Ltd filed a special civil application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Motor Vehicle Act seeking the cancellation of the entry of certain respondents as original owner and financier of a vehicle (GJ-02-DJ-8233) and to have the petitioner recorded as financier. The petitioner also reques…

The petitioner, Devikrupa Stone Crusher, challenged a supplementary bill issued by Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd under Section 135 of the Electricity Act alleging theft of electricity, seeking a writ of mandamus under Article 226 to quash the bill and obtain a hearing. The respondent argued that civil liability for a…

The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Idar, conducted a recruitment process for 12 employees through a newspaper advertisement on 16 March 2024. Two candidates, Hemant Nachhabhai Patel and Kiritbhai Chimanbhai Patel, challenged the recruitment as illegal, prompting the Director (respondent No.2) to order an…

The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Idar, conducted a recruitment process for 12 employees through a newspaper advertisement on 16 March 2024. Two candidates, Hemant Nachhabhai Patel and Kiritbhai Chimanbhai Patel, challenged the recruitment as illegal, prompting the Director (respondent No.2) to order an…

The petitioners, Sun Aakar Developers partnership and others, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, invoking the Registration Act, 1908 and Gujarat Registration Rules, 1970, to challenge the cancellation of their registered sale deed dated 11‑08‑2023 by the District Registrar of Valsad on 07‑10‑2…

The petitioner, Patel Agency through Rajani Vallabhbhai Patel, filed a representation with Respondent No.2 (S.P. Valsad) on 01.01.2026, which remained pending. The petitioner sought the court's direction for the respondent to decide the representation expeditiously. The learned Attorney General for the State of Gujarat…

The petitioner, Vaghera Devjibhai Nathabhai, filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution invoking the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, seeking to quash a communication dated 25‑01‑2024 issued by the Geologist (Respondent No.3) that closed h…

The petitioners, dependents of a motorcyclist who died in a road accident on 26‑12‑2022, filed a special civil application under Articles 21, 19(1)(g), 226 and 227 seeking a writ of mandamus and Rs. 50.91 lakh as public‑law compensation, alleging that the State of Gujarat and its contractors failed to provide mandatory…

The petitioners, owners of agricultural land in Sanand Taluka, challenged the laying of a 66 kV transmission line by the state transmission utility, alleging that the route was arbitrary, caused undue hardship and violated the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Telegraph Act, 1885. They sought a mandamus directing an altern…

Patni Vinaben Jayantibhai and others filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of an order dated 6 January 2026 that had been passed in Special Civil Application No. 37171 of 2025. The respondents, represented by the Attorney General of Gujarat, waived service of notice of rule. The Court, after heari…

Petitioner Kamlesh Kumar Halani applied for renewal of his passport, which was due to expire on 10-05-2026, but the passport authority refused on the ground of two pending FIRs. The petitioner argued that under GSR Notification 570(E) the authority must renew the passport for ten years and that the FIRs were only at th…

Bathabhai Gagjibhai Algotar filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking the release of his John Deere tractor (Reg. No. GJ-13-CA-9438) seized by the State of Gujarat under the Gujarat Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017. The petitioner argued that no complaint had been fi…

Pratap Industries filed a special civil application under Articles 14, 19 and 226 of the Constitution invoking the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006, seeking a writ of mandamus directing the State of Gujarat to commence conciliation proceedings under Section 18(2) of the MSMED Act for its pending…

Solarcraft Power India 3 Private Limited filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission. The petitioner, through senior counsel Mr. Mihir Thakore, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdictio…

Petitioner Fiza Kirankumar Chaudhary filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner’s counsel submitted an application requesting the court’s leave to withdraw. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by Assistant Government L…

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd filed a special civil application alleging that the subject parcel of land was still under dispute. The petitioner argued that the land had been surrendered by the lessee to the lessor, rendering the relief sought moot. Respondents, Ministry of Commerce and Safety and others, contended …

Manyank R. Singhvi and others filed a special civil application against the Election Officer, the Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce and Industry and another respondent. The petition sought relief concerning the conduct of elections. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners submitted that the grievance no longer exi…

Petitioner Girirajsin​h Hemantsinh Gohil filed Special Civil Application No.2592 of 2023 before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Ankit N Mehta, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request for withdrawal and, without any substantive opposition, granted …

The petitioner, appearing in person, filed a writ petition under Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution and Section 226 of the Constitution, seeking speedy disposal of his trademark application No. 6161550 (Class 14) pending before the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks, Ahmedabad. He relied on a Rajasthan Hi…

The petitioners, a group of real‑estate partnership firms, sought a writ directing the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to conduct an aeronautical study at their expense to determine whether their completed buildings, which allegedly exceed the height limits in the No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued under the Mini…

Petitioner Rajendrakumar Chhatrasinh Vaghela filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner, through counsel Aditya R. Gundecha, submitted a request for withdrawal. The respondent, Regional Passport Office, Ahmedabad, was represented by cou…

The petitioners, a group of real‑estate partnership firms, sought a writ directing the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to conduct an aeronautical study at their expense to determine whether their completed buildings, which allegedly exceed the height limits in the No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued under the Mini…

The petitioners, Sadhghari Milk Producers Co‑op Society Ltd. and another, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the State of Gujarat and others. They sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the liberty to institute appropriate proceedings in the proper…

Neptune Realty Pvt Ltd filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging notices and consequent orders issued by two respondent authorities as illegal and beyond their jurisdiction under the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958. The petitioner sought mandamus, certiorari and a stay of the…

The petitioner, Kaustubh Kumar Rameshchandra Patel, filed Special Civil Application No. 4586 of 2024 against the State of Gujarat and others, alleging a grievance that required judicial intervention. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the respondent authority had already taken remedial steps, rendering the grievance …

The petitioner, Nilesh Kishorbhai Trivedi, filed a Special Civil Application No. 7498 of 2024 against the State of Gujarat and others, seeking relief from the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner, Mr. SP Kotia, informed the Court that the matter no longer subsisted and requested permiss…

The petitioner, born in Mozambique to Indian parents, returned to India as an infant and has lived there ever since, but was denied an Indian passport because she could not produce a consular birth registration or a certificate of Indian citizenship. She argued that the denial violated her fundamental right to life und…

The petitioners, a group of real‑estate partnership firms, sought a writ directing the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to conduct an aeronautical study at their expense to determine whether their completed buildings, which allegedly exceed the height limits in the No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued under the Mini…

The petitioners, a group of real‑estate partnership firms, sought a writ directing the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to conduct an aeronautical study at their expense to determine whether their completed buildings, which allegedly exceed the height limits in the No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued under the Mini…

The petitioners, a group of real‑estate partnership firms, sought a writ directing the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to conduct an aeronautical study at their expense to determine whether their completed buildings, which allegedly exceed the height limits in the No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued under the Mini…

The petitioner, Vaghela Krishna @ Amitkumar Shaileshbhai, filed Special Civil Application No. 13497 of 2023 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through counsel Namrata Mulchandani, later informed the court that the matter no longer required adjudication and sought permission to withdraw the petition. The …

The petitioners, a group of real‑estate partnership firms, sought a writ directing the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to conduct an aeronautical study at their expense to determine whether their completed buildings, which allegedly exceed the height limits in the No‑Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued under the Mini…

The petitioners filed a Special Civil Application seeking interim relief against the State of Gujarat. They later applied to withdraw the petition so that they could approach the Revisional Authority against the impugned order. The Court exercised its discretion to allow the withdrawal, noting that it had not examined …

The petitioners purchased non‑agricultural land for industrial use and paid stamp duty of Rs.49,000, but the Deputy Collector held that the consideration in the sale deed was below market value under Section 32‑K of the Gujarat Stamp Act and demanded a deficit duty of Rs.4,95,615. The petitioners were issued a recovery…

The petitioner, a journalist, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Indian Arms Act seeking to quash Order No.HVD/125/2020 issued by the Joint Secretary, Home Department, Gujarat, and to obtain an arms licence for personal safety. The petitioner alleged that the authority rejec…

The petitioner, Ayub Ali Ibrahim Ali Saiyed, filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus to compel SDMES Boys English Medium School to correct a typographical error in the school records where his name was shown as "AIYUB" instead of "AYUB". The petitioner had obtained a corrected …

The petitioner, Hiren Dhamendra Talia, executed a sale deed for non‑agricultural land and paid stamp duty based on the consideration price of Rs 1,93,00,000. The sub‑registrar and later the Deputy Collector assessed a higher market value, levying a deficit stamp duty of Rs 38,25,528 and a penalty. The petitioner appeal…

Petitioner Gitaben Trikambhai Panchal filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner submitted that the matter no longer required adjudication and sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and found no imp…

The petitioners Arvindbhai Vitthaldas Patel & ors filed a special civil application challenging an interim order passed by the Board of Nominees, Ahmedabad. While the petition was pending, the Board issued a final order on 02-04-2026, rendering the interim order moot. The respondent’s counsel argued that the petition n…

The petitioners, Bhupendra Shanlal Kachia and others, filed a special civil application under Articles 14 and 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Collector (Respondent No.2) to decide their application dated 23‑03‑2023 for prior permission to sell a property, filed under Section 5 of the Gu…

RMD Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd filed a special civil application against Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd and others. The petitioner, through counsel, indicated that it would not pursue the petition and instead seek relief under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court granted the petiti…

The applicant, Late Kamlaben Naginbhai Rohit (deceased) represented by legal heirs, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 14569 of 2017, which had been dismissed for default due to non‑removal of office objections. The applicant explained a 58‑day delay in filing t…

Shri Vachharajji Mavaji Bothra Jain Religious Trust applied to the Gujarat High Court for restoration of its Special Civil Application No. 34918 of 2025, which had been dismissed for default because objections were not removed. The applicant relied on averments made in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the restoration petition. Th…

The petitioner, Tejas Jitendra Shah, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief from the Account Officer, Surat HO, Post Office and others. The petitioner later informed the Court that the relief sought had already been obtained, rendering the petition unnecessary. Consequently, the petitioner’s counsel applied f…

The petitioners Bhuriya Himchandbai Valchandbai and others filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 22404 of 2025, which had been dismissed for default because the petitioners failed to remove objections. The High Court examined the petitioners' averments, particularl…

The petitioner, Shree Krishna Cinema (now Krishna Video), filed a Special Civil Application seeking to quash a decision dated 06.03.2023 and to compel Utter Gujarat Vij Co Ltd to provide an electricity connection, grant benefits under the company's amnesty scheme, and restore the old connection for its premises. The pe…

Petitioners Rajendrabhai Somabhai Shankarbhai Parmar and another filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. They later submitted written instructions on 10 April 2026 seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered whether it could grant such permission under procedur…

Petitioner Pankajkumar Amratbhai Pandya filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner, through counsel Mahendra U. Vora, requested the court to allow the withdrawal. The court considered whether it could grant such permission and whether any …

Tamir Infrastructure filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat and others, seeking relief concerning a plot that had been put up for auction. The respondents informed the court that the auction had been cancelled, rendering the petition's grievance moot. The petitioner agreed that the petition was …

Bharatbhai Ajeshibhai Gorakha filed a Special Civil Application No. 5876 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat and another party. The State, through its learned Additional Government Pleader, informed the Court that a criminal complaint relating to the same matter was already registered with the jurisdictional police. T…

The petitioner, Sattarbhai Kalubhai Qureshi, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to pursue an alternative remedy for compounding the alleged offence. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Altaf Y. Charkha, requested the Court’s leave to withdraw, ar…

The petitioner, a five‑time elected corporator contesting the Dabhoi Nagarpalika election, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Representation of Peoples Act seeking a writ restraining the respondents from arresting him until election results are declared. He alleged …

The petitioner, Saurashtra Calcine Bauxite and Allied Industries Limited, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the application, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the petit…

The petitioner, Ravji Dahya Shirvi, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging an order of the Joint Charity Commissioner, Rajkot. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel submitted a letter dated 21‑04‑2026 indicating that the parties had reached a settlement through community lead…

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) filed a special civil application against the Competent Authority National Highways & Anr., seeking relief concerning possession of a parcel of land required for a highway project. The petitioner alleged that the land had not been handed over and that the road construction…

The petitioner, Harshbhai Nathabhai Bhangra, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner subsequently paid the imposed penalty and the seized vehicle was released. Counsel for the petitioner submitted that, in view of these developments, the petition no longe…

Samip Bhupendrabhai Shah filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the removal of certain office bearers of the Dakor Civil and Criminal Bar Association. The petitioner argued that the Bar Council of Gujarat's actions were improper. During the hearing, counsel for Respondent No.2 submi…

Petitioner Uro Care Clinic filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition, stating that the cause no longer survived. The court granted the request, ordering the petition to be disposed of as withdrawn and vacati…

Petitioner Prajapati Rekhaben Ashokkumar filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief based on an adoption deed, which was not produced with the petition. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. K I Kazi, requested permission to withdraw the petition and file a fresh application before the appropriate authority with th…

The petitioner, Nikita Nirav Masrani, filed a special civil application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Protection of Tenant from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act, 1991, seeking to quash an order dated 08.08.2024 by the Deputy Collecto…

The petitioners sought to withdraw a group of special civil applications filed against the LD. Principal Judge, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and others, after a Consumer Forum order under the Gujarat Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 2003 remained unexecuted. Th…

The petitioners sought to withdraw a group of special civil applications filed against the LD. Principal Judge, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and others, after a Consumer Forum order under the Gujarat Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 2003 remained unexecuted. Th…

The petitioners sought to withdraw a group of special civil applications filed against the LD. Principal Judge, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and others, after a Consumer Forum order under the Gujarat Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 2003 remained unexecuted. Th…

The petitioners sought to withdraw a group of special civil applications filed against the LD. Principal Judge, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and others, after a Consumer Forum order under the Gujarat Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 2003 remained unexecuted. Th…

Labhuben Gokalbai Marviya filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Births and Deaths Registrations Act, 1969 seeking a birth certificate stating her date of birth as 21‑07‑1951. The respondent authority refused to issue the certificate, alleging it had not exercised its statutory power to cor…

The petitioners, Ravat Mangaldip Govindbhai and others, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw their petition against the Election Commission of Bar Council of Gujarat and others. The petitioners moved the court, through counsel Mr. Naman K. Brahmbhatt, request…

Petitioner Patel Agency filed a representation with the Superintendent of Police, Navsari on 31 December 2025, which remained pending. The petitioner sought the High Court's intervention to compel the police officer to decide the representation. The respondent agreed to decide the representation expeditiously. The Cour…

The applicant Rajesh N. Ruparel filed an application seeking restoration of his earlier Special Civil Application No. 36181 of 2025, which had been at the filing stage. Both parties were represented before Justice Hemant M. Prachchak. After hearing the counsel, the court examined the facts and the content of the restor…

Petitioner Ratubhai Panchanbai Ratada filed Special Civil Application No. 5622 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat against the Regional Passport Office, Palanpur. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Hardik Brahmbhatt, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition so that a fresh application could be filed…

The petitioner filed a Special Civil Application No. 5592 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat, seeking permission to withdraw the petition in order to file a fresh petition after fully disclosing the material facts. The petitioner's counsel informed the court that the relevant and material facts had not been discl…

The petitioner, New India Mineral Industries, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief concerning a lease. The petitioner later produced a communication dated 29‑10‑2020 indicating that the authority had extended the lease until 31‑03‑2030. Relying on this development, the petitioner’s counsel requested permiss…

The petitioner withdrew the grievance underlying the special civil application, stating it no longer existed. The court, noting the petition had become infructuous, disposed of the petition without addressing its merits. Consequently, any interim relief previously granted was vacated. No substantive issues were examine…

The petitioner, Siddhi Gems, filed a special civil application against The Engineer, Paschim Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. The petitioner produced a receipt dated 24 July 2023 showing that the disputed amount and compounding charges had been paid, indicating that the dispute was settled. The court noted that the receipt establi…

The petitioner, Sanjaykumar Chaturbhai Patel, filed a special civil application against the Director, Agriculture Market and Rural Finance, Gujarat, and others. The petitioner’s earlier advocate withdrew his appearance, and the court allowed the withdrawal, issuing a notice for the petitioner to appear by 24-12-2024. T…

This is a Special Civil Application filed by Alpeshkumar Vitthaldas Shah against the Director, Agriculture Market and Rural Finance, Gujarat State and others. The petitioner's previous advocate withdrew appearance, and the Additional Registrar (Judicial) allowed the withdrawal by order dated 29.10.2024 and issued advoc…

Laljibhai Ishwarbhai Patel filed a special civil application against Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation alleging a grievance over certain premises. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the grievance no longer existed because the municipal corporation had already taken possession of the premises under the Gujarat Public Pr…

The petitioners filed a special civil application under Articles 14, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and Sections 20 and 21 of the Legal Service Authorities Act, 1987, seeking to quash a Lok Adalat order dated 12‑Nov‑2022 that purportedly settled Civil Revision Application No. 211 of 2022. They contended that no genuin…

The applicants, Dahma Namlabhai NathiYabhai and another, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 5528 of 2025, which had been dismissed for default due to non‑removal of opposition objections. The court examined the averments made in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the restora…

Petitioner Mohammedali Abdul Rahim Momin filed a Special Civil Application seeking permission to conduct certain activities during the holy month of Muharram. The petitioner argued that the relief sought was still pending, but it was revealed that the same relief had already been pursued before the Gujarat State Waqf T…

The Church Council Board Indian Canadian Presbyterian Mission Council filed a special civil application against the Charity Commissioner and others. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the liberty to pursue an alternative remedy under Section 72 of the Gujarat Public Trust Act. The…

The petitioner, Digvijaysinh Ranjitsinh Rathod, filed a special civil application challenging the elections of a trust. The petitioner argued that the grievance remained viable, but the court observed that the issue had already been decided in a prior proceeding, rendering the present petition infructuous. Consequently…

The petitioner filed Special Civil Application No. 11520 of 2019 against the Union of India and others. The High Court directed the petitioner to appear personally or arrange representation. The petitioner neither appeared nor engaged any counsel. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing…

Petitioner Jiva Ganesha Bala filed an RTI application on 12‑Nov‑2021 seeking certain documents, but the RTI Officer (Respondent 3) failed to respond. A complaint was lodged before the Gujarat Information Commission (Respondent 1) under Sec. 18(1) of the RTI Act, leading to an order on 27‑Jul‑2022 directing the applicat…

The petitioners, Dipakbhai Nagjibhai Hirpara and another, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. The matter had already been heard before the Collector, and the petitioners sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the hea…

M/s. RMD Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. and others, seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the petition and pursue the dispute through arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 19…

M/S Shivam Stone filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, invoking the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 and the Gujarat Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017, seeking release of a seized Tata Hitachi machine and related assets. The …

Petitioner Ketkiben Vasudevbhai Vyas filed a special civil application challenging an order that imposed a penalty on him, contending that compliance with the fine would create a stigma in his service record. He submitted the payment challan and argued that the fine should not be treated as misconduct. The Court observ…

The petitioners, Mohanbhai Karmabhai Mandavia and another, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking relief against the respondents. During the proceedings, the petitioners, through counsel Mr. V.B. Malik, applied for permission to withdraw the petition. The Court examined the request a…

Maheshkumar Mangaldas Prabhakar filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Passports Act seeking a ten‑year passport renewal after his earlier passport expired. The Regional Passport Officer refused renewal, citing a pending criminal case and the absence of a specific period in the trial court's ord…

The petitioner, KaushikSinh Bipinchandra Rajput, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution and the Passports Act seeking a ten‑year passport renewal after his earlier passport expired. The Regional Passport Officer refused renewal, citing a pending criminal case and the absence of a specif…

Ashima Sanjeev Minocha, an Assistant Manager at Gujarat Co‑operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), alleged that on 28‑05‑2025 she was physically assaulted and her mobile phone forcibly taken by the Managing Director, Mr. Jayen Mehta, and Deputy Manager Ms. Shefali Vijaywargiya. She lodged a complaint under the…

The applicants sought condonation of a 322‑day delay in filing Miscellaneous Civil Application No.1 of 2026 for restoration of the main matter. They invoked Section 5 of the Limitation Act and submitted detailed explanations for the delay in paragraphs 2 to 5 of their petition. The respondents waived service of notice.…

Shree Chamunda Carting filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 and the Gujarat Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2017, seeking the release of a seized dumper (TATA SIGNA 2830 TK BSV1…

The MAA VISHVAMBHARI DHAM CHARITABLE TRUST filed a special civil application against the Press Council of India and others, alleging a grievance. The respondents issued an unconditional apology in the press, which the court found sufficient to render the grievance moot. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the …

The petitioners, former elected members of a cooperative society's managing committee, challenged the supersession of the committee and appointment of an administrator by filing a revision application (No. 4 of 2026) before the Deputy Secretary (Appeals). They sought a writ of mandamus under Articles 14, 19 and 226 of …

The petitioner, IFCI Limited, filed a special civil application in the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Kishan Patel, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, without any substantive hearing on merits, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, th…

Madhya Gujarat Vijli Co. Ltd filed a special civil application against Karan Manishkumar Patel and another, challenging a supplementary bill of Rs. 2,77,200 issued under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The petitioner argued that the bill was unlawful. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed th…

Kankaria Maninagar Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against Gujarat State Cooperative Tribunal and others. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. KJ Vyas, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the petitioner's request, granted permission…

The High Court of Gujarat had earlier disposed of a writ petition filed by Amrutlal Popatlal Parmar on 08.02.2017. The petitioner subsequently filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking review of that disposal. While the review application was pending, the petitioner filed a withdrawal application on 06.04.2026, s…

Sudersun Chemical Pvt Ltd filed Special Civil Application No. 4963 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner later approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented but did not oppose the withdrawal. The Court examined the petitioner's…

The petitioners, heirs of the late Govindbhai Kapuriya, filed a writ petition under Articles 14, 21 and 226 of the Constitution invoking the Gujarat Industrial Development Act, 1962, seeking mandamus to compel the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) to decide a pending representation dated 17‑11‑2025 and …

The petitioner, Alimiya Imamali Saiyed, filed a writ petition challenging a show‑cause notice dated 18‑Nov‑2025 issued by the Geologist (In‑charge) of Bharuch, which sought reasons why the petitioner’s All‑Time Right (ATR) should not be locked. The petitioner claimed to have already filed a reply to the notice, which w…

In Special Civil Application No. 6761 of 2019, AAL Gitaben Mukeshkumar filed a petition against the State of Gujarat and others seeking direction to the Collector, Banaskantha, after the matter was remanded by the Deputy Secretary, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department. The petitioner later requested perm…

Anit Kumar Jha filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking correction of his son's name in the birth certificate. During the pendency of the petition, the competent authority issued a corrected birth certificate on 8 April 2026. The petitioner’s counsel placed a photocopy of this corrected c…

The petitioners Basan Pratapsinh Dhansinh & Ors. filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat & Ors. The High Court of Gujarat, after hearing, issued an order directing that all office objections in the connected matters be removed on or before 8 May 2026. The court warned that failure to comply would…

The High Court of Gujarat listed a large number of pending civil applications and appeals involving the parties Nirav Merambhai Dangar and Niharikaben @ Diku Harsurbhai Gagiya. An office note dated 19-02-2026 indicated that the required office objections had not been removed within the prescribed time. The court examin…

Koli Manjulaben Kishanbhai, elected to a Scheduled Tribe‑reserved seat in 2003 and again in 2025, faced a cancellation of her ST caste certificate based on a Vigilance Cell report dated 28‑08‑2025. She filed a special civil application invoking Articles 14, 15, 21, 342 and 366 of the Constitution and the Gujarat Schedu…

Motiben Khengarbhai Vadher purchased a parcel of land in 2009, paid stamp duty based on a market‑value assessment of Rs 15,00,000 and a sale price of Rs 17,80,000. After an audit by the Accountant General, the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority and the Deputy Collector re‑opened the valuation, issued show‑cause notice…

The petitioner, a residential consumer, challenged a supplementary electricity bill issued by PGVCL after a meter check showed tampering of MMB seals but no body seal tampering, and no evidence of unauthorized use. The respondent served a notice for payment and the petitioner appealed under Section 127 of the Electrici…

The petitioner, IHX (UK) Limited, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against Ashapura Minechem Limited and another respondent. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner pointed out that a cognate matter, Special Civil Application No. 12021 of 2009, had already been decided by a coordinate bench of th…

KAMILI PACKERS LTD, a Kenyan exporter, filed a petition under Sections 433, 434 and 439 of the Companies Act, 1956 seeking the winding up of Hiya Overseas Pvt. Ltd. for failure to pay outstanding invoices of US$1,079,133. The petitioner served a statutory notice of demand, which the respondent ignored and denied, promp…

The petitioner, Naranbhai Pragjibhai Gohil, owned land supplied with a 30 kW three‑phase connection by Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL). After a fault in one phase, he lodged complaints but PGVCL’s crew disconnected the meter on 7 Nov 2024 and issued a notice and a supplementary bill under Section 135 of the Ele…

The petitioner, Aditya Multispecialty Hospital, filed a special civil application seeking removal of its name from an exclusion list maintained by the insurer, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, so that it could provide cashless and reimbursement services to patients. During the pendency of the petition, the resp…

The petitioners, trustees of Shri Ishwar Ashram Seva Trust, challenged an order dated 28‑12‑2022 issued by the Joint Charity Commissioner, Rajkot, which directed a private respondent to take possession of trust property. Relying on Articles 14, 19(1)(g), 226, 227 and 300‑A of the Constitution and the Gujarat Public Tru…

The petitioner, Parshottam Naran (Rangani) Patel, filed Special Civil Application No. 4632 of 2021 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Kirtidev R. Dave, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and, without examining the merits of the und…

The petitioner, Jeenesh, through his guardian, filed Special Civil Application No. 2514 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Manan B. Pandya, submitted an application requesting the Court’s permission for withdrawal. The respondent, Regional…

The petitioner, Chetankumar Vasantbhai Patel, filed Special Civil Application No. 3741 of 2024 seeking relief against Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited and others. The respondent, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited, argued that the electric line had already been laid, the project completed, a…

Happy Home Corporation, through its partner Mukeshbhai Bhayabhai Patel, filed a Special Civil Application against the State of Gujarat and others seeking relief concerning the installation of transmission lines. During the pendency of the petition, the respondent authority completed the installation of the transmission…

The petitioner, Shri Jatin Shailesh Patel, purchased a franking stamp for Rs 10,500 from a bank, but a government notification dated 06‑04‑2023 stipulated that the stamp should have been issued at Rs 10,000. He applied to the Superintendent of Stamps for a refund and also filed an RTI application, receiving no satisfac…

The petitioner, a stamp vendor since 2007, applied for renewal of his licence under the Gujarat Stamp Supply and Sales Rules, 1987. The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate refused renewal on 15 September 2020, relying on an FIR registered against the petitioner under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The court held that …