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The applicant, Mohammad Zaid @ Zedu Abdul Kadar Kureshi, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking relief after his order of detention was revoked. He subsequently moved the High Court of Gujarat for permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. Muzaffahmed Kadri, argued that the…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 11 July 2026 as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the offences listed—under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and other statutes—did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of the A…

The petitioner, Dinesh Singh Jalamsingh Ravna Rajput, was preventively detained on 23 April 2026 as a "bootlegger" under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the offences for which he was booked under the Prohibition Act and Motor Vehicles…

The appellant, Vinodbhai Ramanbhai Valand, was convicted in a criminal case and filed Criminal Appeal No. 1451 of 2007 before the High Court of Gujarat. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died on 12 June 2025, as evidenced by a police sub‑inspector's report, a death certificate, and statements from his br…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 20 April 2026 as a “dangerous person” under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences relate only to law and order and not to public order as required by Section 3 of the Act. The State contended…

The petitioner, Zala Nirmalsinh Dashrathsinh, filed a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of a young woman (the corpus) who had been taken away by her parents after she performed a Saptapadi marriage ceremony with the petitioner. The corpus, aged 18, was identified through school and Aadhar records and testified…

The father of a 19‑year‑old son filed a special criminal application for habeas corpus, alleging that his son was being unlawfully detained. Police traced the son’s location in Haryana through call detail records and reported that he had voluntarily left home to stay with friends. The son, when questioned, expressed a …

The petitioner, a 25‑year‑old man, filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking permission for a woman, referred to as the Corpus, to join him. The Corpus, aged 25, had been in a live‑in relationship with the petitioner and was employed at Supplycopiya Private Limited. Police records and a statement fro…

The Gujarat High Court heard cross‑appeals arising from Special Civil Suit No. 120 of 1979 in which Hanspa Knit (P) Ltd., a company in liquidation, sought recovery of export proceeds from House of Dubary and its partners (defendants 1‑4) and other parties. The trial court had partially allowed the suit, awarding Rs 49,…

The Gujarat High Court heard cross‑appeals arising from Special Civil Suit No. 120 of 1979 in which Hanspa Knit (P) Ltd., a company in liquidation, sought recovery of export proceeds from House of Dubary and its partners (defendants 1‑4) and other parties. The trial court had partially allowed the suit, awarding Rs 49,…

The petitioner, Prahar @ Varun @ Boxer, was preventively detained on 2 May 2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the legality of the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and not to public order…

The petitioner, Rakesh Chauhan, was preventively detained on 22 June 2026 as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention order, arguing that the offences alleged under the Prohibition Act did not affect public order. The State contended that his habitual …

The petitioner was preventively detained on 21 June 2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the legality of the detention, arguing that the offences cited against him pertained only to law and order, not public order. The State contend…

The petitioner, Yakub Yusufbhai, was preventively detained on 21 June 2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the legality of the detention, arguing that the alleged offences relate only to law and order, not to public order as require…

The petitioner, Udesinh Mafatsinh Vaghela, filed a Special Criminal Application challenging a detention order issued under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act on 7 April 2026. The order was based on a report from the District Magistrate of Vav‑Tharad and a communication from the Additional District Mag…

The applicant, Yashpalsinh Narendrasinh Jadeja, filed a Special Criminal Application before the High Court of Gujarat. The learned counsel for the applicant informed the court that the order under challenge had been revoked. The court noted that, with the revocation, the matter had become moot. Consequently, the court …

The applicant, Ankur Patel, filed a special criminal application under the PASA Act seeking relief. The Khatodara Police Station report indicated that the applicant was already in judicial custody and that no process under the PASA Act had been initiated. The court examined whether the petition could be entertained in …

Ronakkumar Bhogilal Patanvadiya filed a Special Criminal Application seeking an order of detention. The Additional Public Prosecutor produced the police inspector's report showing that no proposal for detention had been made against the applicant. The Court observed that without any proposal, the application was premat…

The petitioner, Suresh Tekbahadur Thapa, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking detention pending investigation. The Additional Public Prosecutor produced a police inspector's report indicating that no proposal for detention had been made against the applicant. The Court noted that without a proposal for detentio…

The petitioners, Rajan Muljibhai Patel and Narsinhbai Patel, filed a Special Criminal Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking an order of detention. The Additional Public Prosecutor produced a police inspector’s report indicating that no proposal for detention against the applicants had been made. The Court n…

The petitioner, Niteshbhai Shetansinh Minekar, filed a Special Criminal Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. The Court examined a police report submitted by the Inspector of Sardarnagar Police Station, which disclosed that an order under the Prevention of Ant…

The applicant, Mohammad Harun, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking relief. The Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad submitted a report indicating that criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act had already been initiated against him, leading to his arrest and remand. The Court e…

The applicant, Kishor Sajanbhai Gurgutiya, filed a Special Criminal Application (R/SCR.A/7752/2026) before the Gujarat High Court. After the order in the proceeding was revoked, the applicant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the pending application. The learned counsel for the applicant argued that the revocat…

The petitioner, Mukesh, filed a Special Criminal Application (R/SCR.A/7764/2026) before the Gujarat High Court. The applicant’s counsel informed the Court that the order underlying the application had been revoked and therefore sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the pending application. The Court considered whet…

The petitioner, Bhartiben Maheshbhai Thakor, was preventively detained on 30 May 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the three Prohibition Act cases cited against him did not affect public order. The State contended that his ha…

The petitioner was preventively detained as a "dangerous person" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 by a District Magistrate on 14 May 2026. He challenged the detention, arguing that the offences for which he was booked – under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita – pertained onl…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 06.05.2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person" pursuant to Section 2(c). He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences relate only to law and order, not public order as required by Section 3. The State cont…

Amitbhai Vashrambhai Parmar was preventively detained on 06.05.2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He filed a petition challenging the legality of the detention, arguing that the alleged offences relate only to law and order, not public order. T…

The petitioner, Rohan Karansinh, was preventively detained on 29 April 2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the four criminal cases cited against him pertained only to law and order violations and did not…

The appellants filed a first appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure challenging the trial court's dismissal of their suit for specific performance of a 1990 agreement to sale of land in Junagadh. The trial court found that the plaintiffs failed to prove the existence of a valid agreement to sale dated 2…

In Admiralty Suit No. 42 of 2026, Landsmill Agro Private Limited (plaintiff) had obtained an arrest order against the vessel MT Clearocean Marauder (defendant). The parties subsequently settled the dispute out of court, and the plaintiff filed a purshish on 5 June 2026 requesting withdrawal of the suit and immediate re…

Moolsing Bahadoorsingh Chauhan filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking interim relief to restrain a bank from invoking the SARFAESI Act and taking possession of his property pending an appeal before the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT). The Debt Recovery Tribunal …

Kamlesh Jagdishchandra Bhambhat and others filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications alleging contempt against Shri Ankit Pannu, District Development Officer, and others. The applicants contended that a prior order, which formed the basis of the contempt claim, had not been complied with. The respondents argue…

The petitioners, Kamlesh Jagdishchandra Bhambhat & ors, filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications alleging contempt of a prior order. The respondents, including the District Development Officer, were represented by Assistant Government Pleaders. The central issue was whether the order alleged to be in contempt…

Kamlesh Jagdishchandra Bhambhat and others filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications alleging contempt against Shri Ankit Pannu, District Development Officer, and others. The applicants contended that a prior order, which formed the basis of the contempt claim, had not been complied with. The respondents argue…

The heirs of the late Ramshakti Jivandas filed a suit seeking declaration of ownership and an injunction against the heirs of the late Bhalabhai Dahyabhai, alleging that a 2010 sale deed in favour of a third party was fraudulent and that they had been in possession of the land since 1984 under a supplementary agreement…

The applicant, represented by Ms. Jagruti Minhas of Thakkar and Pahwa Advocates, sought condonation of delay in a civil application and was directed to deposit money for the publication of a notice. The Court noted the earlier orders dated 15.01.2026 and 24.03.2026 requiring such deposit. It granted the applicant a one…

The appellant husband filed a first appeal against the Family Court's dismissal of his suit for dissolution of marriage by mutual consent. Both parties had been living separately since December 2019 and had executed a customary divorce, but the Family Court dismissed the suit on technical grounds under Section 13(1)(b)…

Mr. Mrudulaben Arvindbhai Thakar filed a contempt application before the High Court of Gujarat against the State of Gujarat and others, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The applicant, through counsel Ms. Pratibha Kumavat and Mr. Darshit M. Kamdar, submitted that the order in question had actually been compli…

The petitioner, Pritalben Amitkumar Varma, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 172‑day delay in filing First Appeal No. 5136/2026. The respondent, Amitkumar Radheshyam Sharma, was represented and waived service of notice of rule. The court examined the averments made in the application and, finding them …

The petitioners were accused of cheating and criminal breach of trust for issuing dishonoured cheques for the purchase of steel bars, leading to a criminal complaint under Sections 406, 420 and 114 of the IPC and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. They filed a Section 239 Cr.P.C. application seeking dischar…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The petitioners filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications and letters patent appeals before the Gujarat High Court. The court, without examining the merits, directed that the applications should not be pressed at this stage so that the petitioners could file appropriate applications in the correct forum. Conse…

The applicant, Babulal Mohanlal Parmar, filed a petition for condonation of a 279‑day delay in preferring a Letters Patent Appeal. The court previously ordered the matter to be listed on 12 August 2025, directing the applicant's counsel to submit a sick or leave note and make alternate arrangements if necessary. On the…

The applicant, Devanand Raymalbai Herbha, filed a contempt application alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The respondent, Vikas Sahay, Director General of Police, and another party contested the claim. The applicant's counsel argued that the order had been fully complied with, rendering the contempt allegation…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of the accused in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, where a six‑year‑old boy, Tejas, was found dead in a well. The prosecution relied mainly on the testimony of the boy's mother, who admitted a sexual relationship with the accused, and on circumstantial evidence that the a…

The State appealed the acquittal of Chandubhai Sendabhai Patani under Section 378 of the Cr.P.C., challenging his discharge from charges of kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom, rape (IPC ss. 363, 366, 376) and offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The trial court had found that the prosecution failed t…