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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 …

FORGE @ FORGE PVT. LTD THRO PRAVINCHANDRA SHAMJIBHAI PATELversusSTATE 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, 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 …

JOSHI MANSUKHBHAI NAGJIBHAIversusJOSHI AMITKUMAR HARSHADBHAI

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

JOSHI MANSUKHBHAI NAGJIBHAIversusJOSHI AMITKUMAR HARSHADBHAI

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

M/S. ATUL GLASS WORKSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

DHAVALBHAI KACHRABHAI PARMARversusSTATE 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 High Court examined whether the complainant, as the victim of a dishonoured cheque, could file an appeal under the …

PRAVINBHAI NAGINBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

DHARMESHBHAI DHIRAJBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

ASHWIN BABUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

M/S. ATUL GLASS WORKSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

KANUBHAI CHHAGANBHAI PATELversusSTATE 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 examined recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, particularly Celestium Financial Ltd. v. …

DILIPSINH CHANDRASINH RANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

99-NOT PRESSED

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 …

GHANSHYAMBHAI CHATURBHAI PATELversusSTATE 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 issue was whether the complainant, as the victim, could file an appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal …

MAHENDRABHAI MITHALAL CHOPRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

DAXESH CHANDRAKANT SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

DAXESH CHANDRAKANT SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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. …

PARESH KANTIBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

98-DISPOSED AS ABATED

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 …

ZALA MAHENDRASINH KESHARISINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

MAHESHBHAI SHIVARAMBHAI SADHUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

SHAH RAJMAL CHAMPALALversusSTATE 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, has a statutory right to file an appeal …

PREMJIBHAI MADHABHAI MAKVANA (RATHOD)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

PRAJAPATI VIJAYBHAI MELABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

PRAVINBHAI NAGINBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

M/s. ANKUR POLYMERS THRO ANKUR PRAKASHCHANDRA CHOKHAWALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

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 …

RAMESHBHAI MAVJIBHAI BODARversusSTATE 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, 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 …

PRAVINBHAI D DOSHIversusSHRI KUNDKUND KAHAN PARAMARTHIK TRUST, SONGADH

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

CHANDAN GHELABHAI RATHODversusSTATE 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 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 …

AJAYKUMAR PRAHLADBHAI PATELversusDEVENDRASINH HIMATSINH DABHI

43-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ FH

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 …

MANJUBEN W/O MANUBHAI RAJABHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

37-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION

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 …

STATE OF GUAJRATversusKAILASHGIRI RAMGIRI GOSWAMI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

JAYESHBHAI HARISHBHAI ARYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

DILIP CHANDUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

IBRAHIMBHAI UMARBHAI VARAMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED THRO SUNDERSINH BISHTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED THRO SUNDERSINH BISHTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MAHESHKUMAR RAMANLAL SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

52-TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT

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 …

GAMETI MUKESHKUMAR NANJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

GULIBEN NATHUBHAI RATHVAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

SADVICHAR PARIVARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

ABDULHANIF ABDULRAZAQ SHAIKHversusTHE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

HANSABEN DAHYABHAI PATHAKversusUNION OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

JAYESHBHAI NATWARBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

SHIYAL DHIRABHAI MASHRUBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

JAGABHAI KUKABHAI BAVALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

AMIT MANUBHAI PAREKHversusREGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, AHMEDABAD

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MITESH BHARATBHAI MEVADAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

MITHUBHAI MANGALDAS NAKAR (RAJGOR)versusPACHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

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 …

PATEL BIPINCHANDRA PURSHOTTAMDASversusREGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICER AHMEDABAD

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

RAMESHBHAI NATHUBHAI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

MANHARBHAI AMRATBHAI PATELversusDIRECTOR (SUGAR)

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

ANOOPBHAI LAKHABHAI GADHVIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

VINODKUMAR SHREEPRAKASH TOTLAversusUNION OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

ANJANA W/O MANTHAN TALEKAR AND D/O SURESH KOCHUNNY KUNDOLIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MINOR AYESHA MOHAMED JAVED SHAIKHversusSURAT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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, …

CLASSIC NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

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 …

M/S MARUTI AGRO TRADERSversusUNION OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

LUKMAN USMANGIRI PATELversusGUJARAT STATE WAQF BOARD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

NASIMBANU MOHAMMEDAZAM NARMAWALAversusREGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, SURAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

ISLAMIC CULTURAL SOCIETY OF GUJARATversusTHE CHARITY COMMISSIONER,AHMEDABAD

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MOHSINKHAN BISMILLAHKHAN BIHARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

DHAVAL KANUBHAI THAKKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

RAJENDRABHAI R. SHETHversusTHE IN-CHARGE JOINT CHARITY COMMISSIONER,GUJARAT STATE

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

KASIM YASIN NOORversusIQBALBHAI ISMAILBHAI KURESHI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

HIMANSHU PARSOTTAMBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ARCHANA W/O BHARGAV D/O GIRISHKUMAR PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

SUBHADRABEN RASIKBHAI PATELversusREGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE, AHMEDABAD

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

PATEL JAGRUTIBEN KALPESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

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. …

FLOWCET INDUSTRIES LLPversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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 …

M/S. SWASTIK DEVELOPERSversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

HEMANTBHAI NACHCHHABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

SHAILESHBHAI DAHYABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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, …

KANAKADURGA FINANCE LIMITEDversusCOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORT, GUJARAT

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

M/S. DEVIKRUPA STONE CRUSHERversusTHE PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

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 …

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE MARKET COMMITTEE, IDARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

CHAMPAVAT JIMIRAJSINH INDRAJITSINHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

SUN AAKAR DEVELOPERS A PARTNERSHIP FIRMversusTHE DISTRICT REGISTRAR AND COLLECTOR

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

PATEL AGENCY THROUGH PROP. RAJANI VALLABHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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 …

VAGHERA DEVJIBHAI NATHABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

SMT. DAYABEN ASHOKBHAI KHUNTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SOLANKI TALASHIBHAI GANDABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

PATNI VINABEN JAYANTIBHAIversusSECRETARY (APPEALS)

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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. …

KAMLESHKUMAR RAMESHKUMAR HALANIversusUNION OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

BATHABHAI GAGJIBHAI ALGOTARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

M/S. PRATAP INDUSTRIES THROUGH VITTHALDAS KALYANJI DATTANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

FIZA KIRANKUMAR CHAUDHARY, D/O. YOGESHBHAI HIRABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.versusMINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND SAFETY

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

GIRIRAJSINH HEMANTSINH GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MAHIL INFRA A PARTNERSHIP FIRMversusAIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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) …

RAJENDRAKUMAR CHHATRASINH VAGHELAversusREGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE , AHMEDABAD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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, …

PARTH DEVELOPERSversusAPPELLATE COMMITTEE, MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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) …

SADHGHARI MILK PRODUCERS CO.OP SOCIETY LTD.versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

NEPTUNE REALTY PVT LTDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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, …

KAUSTUBHKUMAR RAMESHCHANDRA PATELversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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, …

NILESH KISHORBHAI TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

PREYAS INFRAversusAIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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) …

VAGHELA KRISHNA @ AMITKUMAR SHAILESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MAHENDRAKUMAR TRIBHOVANDAS GOKALKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

PATEL BABUBHAI MATHURBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

VIRALGIRI JAYANTIGIRI GOSWAMIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

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 …

AYUB ALI IBRAHIM ALI SAIYEDversusSDMES BOYS ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

GITABEN TRIKAMBHAI PANCHALversusINSURANCE OMBUDSMAN FOR THE STATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ARVINDBHAI VITTHALDAS PATELversusUMIYA BETALIS CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

BHUPENDRA SHANALAL KACHIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

SHRI VACHHARAJJI MAVAJI BOTHRA JAIN RELIGIOUS TRUSTversusUNION OF INDIA

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

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 …

BHURIYA HIMCHANDBHAI VALCHANDBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

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' …

SHREE KRISHNA CINEMA-PRESENTLY KNOWN AS KRISHNA VIDEOversusUTTER GUJARAT VIJ CO LTD

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

RAJENDRABHAI SOMABHAI SHANKARBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

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 …

PANKAJKUMAR AMRATBHAI PANDYAversusDISTRICT COLLECTOR, BANASKANTHA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

TAMIR INFRASTRUCTUREversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

BHARATBHAI AJESHIBHAI GORAKHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SATTARBHAI KALUBHAI QURESHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

GHANCHI SALIMBHAI NOORBHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SAURASHTRA CALCINE BAUXITE AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES LIMITEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

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. …

RAVJI DAHYA SHIRVIversusJOINT CHARITY COMMISSIONER RAJKOT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIAversusCOMPETENT AUTHORITY NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

HARESHBHAI NATHABHAI BHANGRAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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, …

SAMIP BHUPENDRABHAI SHAHversusBAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

PRAJAPATI REKHABEN ASHOKKUMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

LABHUBEN GOKALBHAI MARVIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

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 …

RAVAT MANGALDIP GOVINDBHAIversusELECTION COMMISION OF BAR COUNCIL OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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. …

PATEL AGENCY THROUGH RAJANI VALLABHBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

RAJESH N. RUPARELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

RATUBHAI PANCHANBHAI RATADAversusREGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE,PALANPUR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

BHAVESHBHAI BHOLABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

NEW INDIA MINERAL INDUSTRIES THRO A I SAIYED, (1)I A SAIYEDversusGOVERNMENT OF INDIA

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

GUJARAT KHEDUT SAMAJversusPOLICE COMMISSIONER, SURAT CITY

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

SIDDHI GEMSversusTHE ENGINEER, PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ CO. LTD.

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

LALJIBHAI ISHWARBHAI PATELversusAHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

RUKAIYABANU ABDULAHMEED MALversusKADRI RIZWAN MOHAMMED MIYA

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

DAHMA NAMLABHAI NATHIYABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MOHAMMEDALI ABDUL RAHIM MOMINversusGUJARAT STATE WAQF BOARD

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

DIGVIJAYSINH RANJITSINH RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

SAMSON CLEMENT CHRISTIANversusUNION OF INDIA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

JIVA GANESHA BALAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

DIPAKBHAI NAGJIBHAI HIRPARAversusSUB REGISTRAR, AHMEDABAD-4, (PALDI)

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

M/S. SHIVAM STONEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

KETKIBEN VASUDEVBHAI VYASversusGUJARAT INFORMATION COMMISSION

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MOHANBHAI KARMANBHAI MANDAVIAversusMANGALGIRI GURU RUPGIRI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ASHIMA SANJEEV MINOCHAversusGUJARAT CO-OPERATIVE MILK MARKETING FEDERATION LIMITED

59-RULE ISSUED & RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED@FH

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 …

DAHMA NAMLABHAI NATHIYABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

SHREE CHAMUNDA CARTINGversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MAA VISHVAMBHARI DHAM CHARITABLE TRUSTversusPRESS COUNCIL OF INDIA

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

JAYESHBHAI NATVARBHAI PATELversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

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 …

IFCI LIMITEDversusJIGAR TARUNKUMAR BHATT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

MADHYA GUJARAT VIJLI CO. LTDversusKARAN MANISHKUMAR PATEL

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

AMRUTLAL POPATLAL PARMARversusGENERAL REGISTRAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SUDERSUN CHEMICAL PVT LTDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

ALIMIYA IMAMALI SAIYEDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

AAL GITABEN MUKESHKUMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

ANIT KUMAR JHAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

PRAVINBHAI HIPABHAI BAMBHANIYA (BHAKHALIYA)versusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

NIRUBHAI DANABHAI BARAIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

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 …

KOLI MANJULABEN KISHANBHAI (NEE, RATHVA MANJULABEN CHHATRASINH)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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 …

MOTIBEN KHENGARBHAI VADHERversusCHIEF CONTROLLING REVENUE AUTHORITY, GUJARAT STATE

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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, …

KANAIYALAL LAXMISHANKAR BHATTversusAPPELLATE AUTHORITY

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

IHX (UK) LIMITEDversusASHAPURA MINECHEM LIMITED

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

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 …

KAMILI PACKERS LTDversusHIYA OVERSEAS PVT. LTD.

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

NARANBHAI PRAGJIBHAI GOHILversusPASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

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 …

ADITYA MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITALversusICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

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 …

RAVILAL KESHRABHAI PATELversusJT. CHARITY COMMISSIONER, RAJKOT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

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 …

PARSHOTTAM NARAN (RANGANI) PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

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 …

SHRI JATIN SHAILESH PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

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, …