STATE OF GUJARATversusDIVYAKALABEN DANJIBHAI BARAIYA
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The State of Gujarat filed a Letters Patent Appeal No. 694 of 2026 against Divyakalanben Danjibhai Baraiya and others. The appeal raised certain issues that had already been examined in Letters Patent Appeal No. 448/2026, where the State's pleas were dismissed. The Court noted that there was no dispute that the same is…
YOGESH DASHRATHBHAI PATELversusDISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, GANDHINAGAR
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners Yogesh Dashrathbhai Patel and another filed a civil application before the Gujarat High Court seeking condonation of a 273‑day delay in filing an appeal against the order of the District Development Officer, Gandhinagar. The respondent, represented by the Assistant Government Pleader, waived service of …
THE METHODIST CHURCH , INDIAversusSOMABHAI R. PATEL SINCE DECEASED THROUGH ITS LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The Methodist Church, India filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of an 83‑day delay in filing its appeal. The respondent state, represented by an AGP, waived service of notice. Counsel for the applicant explained the reasons for the delay, which the Court found satisfactory. Co…
CHIEF OFFICER, DHARAMPUR NAGAR PALIKAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Four former employees of Dharampur Nagar Palika claimed pension benefits after reaching superannuation. The petitioners argued that, like earlier panchayat employees who were absorbed into the municipality, they were entitled to pension under the General Provident Fund (GPF) scheme. The Single Judge had directed that a…
BHARATKUMAR RAMANBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The State Government in 2009 attempted to cancel a higher pay scale (Rs 5,000‑8,000) granted to librarians who had completed nine years of service, issuing recovery instructions. The librarians challenged the cancellation through Special Civil Applications (Nos. 10305‑10307 of 2009). A Single Judge quashed the cancella…
VARSHABEN BHUPENDRABHAI TRANSAVALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The State Government in 2009 attempted to cancel a higher pay scale (Rs 5,000‑8,000) granted to librarians who had completed nine years of service, issuing recovery instructions. The librarians challenged the cancellation through Special Civil Applications (Nos. 10305‑10307 of 2009). A Single Judge quashed the cancella…
BANASKANTHA DISTRICT PANCHAYAT THROUGH DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MAHESHKUMAR JAYANTILAL DAVEversusASHISHKUMAR BHAISHANKAR DAVE
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The Banaskantha District Panchayat, represented by the District Development Officer Maheshkumar Dave, filed a Letters Patent Appeal but missed the prescribed filing deadline by two days. The respondents, Ashishkumar Dave and others, opposed the condonation of this delay. The Court examined whether the cause shown for t…
DINESHKUMAR JETHALAL PARMARversusUNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
D.J. Parmar, a railway employee, was charged in 1999 with abusing his position to help his daughter cheat in a Railway Recruitment Board exam, leading to his removal from service. The charge was based on alleged manipulation of his nomination as centre‑in‑charge and tampering with answer sheets, with evidence from subo…
M/S. JANARDAN J. RAVALversusINDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
M/s. Janardan J. Raval filed a Special Civil Application (writ petition) before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner’s counsel submitted written instructions to withdraw the petition and placed the instructions on record. The Court considered the petitioner's request to withdraw the writ petition. Accepting the writt…
M/S SEEBAAT DEVELOPERSversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The State of Gujarat issued an e‑auction tender for plots, requiring bidders to deposit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and submit a sealed bid. M/s Seebaat Developers deposited the EMD and tender fee but claimed a technical glitch prevented submission of a sealed bid; the authority rejected the claim and forfeited the …
KANDLA PORT TRUST (NOW DEENDAYAL PORT TRUST)versusSANJAY JAGDISHBHAI BHATY
39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH
The Gujarat High Court considered a Letters Patent Appeal filed by Kandla Port Trust (now Deendayal Port Trust) against a single judge’s order that set aside the employee’s removal (July 2017) and dismissal (September 2018) and remanded the matter for a minor penalty. The employee, Sanjay Jagdishbhai Bhaty, had been ch…
SHRI MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE KARMACHARI COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITEDversusARUNBHAI T SHAH
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The Managing Director of Karmachari Cooperative Bank filed a Letters Patent Appeal after a delay of 48 days. The respondent filed an opposition, and the matter was brought before the Gujarat High Court as a civil application for condonation of delay. The applicant argued that the delay was not deliberate and sought con…
SANDIPANI GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE TRUSTversusAHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Sandipani Global Education and Charitable Trust, filed a Special Civil Application seeking permission to withdraw its writ petition against Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Mayur Kishanchandani, while the respondent was represented by Mr. Nandish Y. Chudgar. The Cou…
DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICERversusKIRANKUMAR MALABHAI DAMOR
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The District Development Officer filed a special civil application seeking condonation of a 323‑day delay in filing a Letters Patent Appeal. The applicant explained the reasons for the delay, and the court examined whether the explanation satisfied the requirements for condonation under the Civil Procedure Code. The ju…
STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH OFFICE OF ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL CONSERVATOR OF FORESTversusVIRENDRASINH DALPATSINH PARMAR
33-CA DISPOSED OF
The State of Gujarat filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 296‑day delay in filing a Letter Patent Appeal (LPA). The court heard counsel for both parties and considered the reasons for the delay. Accepting the explanation provided, the court allowed the application and condoned the delay. In a related orde…
BADHARBHAI PARVATBHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
RAYSINGBHAI PUNABHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
PARSHOTTAMBHAI LAXMANBHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
KAMANBHAI LAXMANBHAI HARIJANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
HIMMATSINH SURSINH BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
BAPUSINH SATESINH BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
AONE EXPLORATION PRIVATE LIMITEDversusOIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED (ONGC)
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, AONE Exploration Private Ltd., challenged ONGC's rejection of its bid for chemical dosing pump services on the ground that it had not uploaded the required integrity pact. The petitioner argued that, as a registered vendor, it was exempt from re‑submitting the integrity pact, relying on ONGC's vendor re…
THE INSTITUTE OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR PRO. TANUJA NESARIversusMANISH BABULAL GOHIL
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda filed a writ petition challenging the appellant's imposition of penal rent on certain quarters. The Single Judge held that if renovation was required, the respondent could shift to other premises offered by the appellant at the same rent. The respondent later filed an …
KRUNAL THAKORBHAI TANDELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The appellant, Krunal Thakorbhai Tandel, challenged the selection of a candidate who held an Industrial Engineering degree for the post of Assistant Professor, arguing that a Gujarat Government Resolution (GR) that recognized his Mechanical Engineering degree as equivalent should not also grant preference to candidates…
BADHARBHAI PARVATBHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
RAYSINGBHAI PUNABHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
PARSHOTTAMBHAI LAXMANBHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
KAMANBHAI LAXMANBHAI HARIJANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
HIMMATSINH SURSINH BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
BAPUSINH SATESINH BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
A group of workmen who were terminated approached the Labour Court, which ordered their reinstatement without back‑wages but granted continuity of service. The State challenged this award by filing a writ petition, and the Single Judge set aside the award on the ground of the workmen’s delay in approaching the Labour C…
YOGI CONSTRUCTION CO. A REGISTERED PARTNERSHIP FIRMversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The Gujarat High Court examined two writ petitions challenging the award of a Rs 122.97‑crore sewage‑treatment‑plant contract. R & B Infra Project Ltd. argued that its bid was unfairly rejected first for incomplete online upload, then on a technical ground that its MoU was on a Rs 100 stamp paper instead of Rs 300, and…
GIRISHKUMAR RAMESHCHANDRA SONIversusHIGH COURT OF GUJARAT THROUGH REGISTRAR GENERAL
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, an Additional District Judge, sought to quash a departmental inquiry and his suspension, alleging that the inquiry violated Ministry of Law and Justice guidelines requiring a complaint with an affidavit. The High Court examined whether the disciplinary authority could initiate an inquiry without such a …
M/S R AND B INFRA PROJECT LIMITEDversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The Gujarat High Court examined two writ petitions challenging the award of a Rs 122.97‑crore sewage‑treatment‑plant contract. R & B Infra Project Ltd. argued that its bid was unfairly rejected first for incomplete online upload, then on a technical ground that its MoU was on a Rs 100 stamp paper instead of Rs 300, and…
PMP INFRATACK LIMITEDversusOIL AND NATURAL GAS LIMITED
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, PMP Infratack Ltd., challenged an order by Oil and Natural Gas Ltd (ONGC) that banned it from contracting, which was based on the termination of their contract. Both parties admitted that during the pendency of the writ petition the dispute was referred to arbitration, and the arbitral tribunal held tha…
MANAGER / SANCHALAK / SECRETARY PRANTIJ TALUKA EDUCATION SOCIETYversusJITENDRAKUMAR MOHANLAL PARMAR
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The Manager/Sanchalak/Secretary Prantij Taluka Education Society filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of its appeal. The court examined the application and considered whether the appeal could be reinstated to the original file and whether interim relief should be extended. No detailed factual bac…
LILAVATI FOUNDATION THROUGH AUTHORISED SIGNATORY VAIBHAV DHARIWALversusTHE RECOVERY OFFICER
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The Lilavati Foundation, represented by its authorized signatory Vaibhav Dhariwal, filed multiple restoration applications before the Gujarat High Court. The foundation sought the Court's permission to withdraw these applications while retaining the liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings in the future. The respond…
LILAVATI FOUNDATION THROUGH SIGNATORY SAURAV SHARMAversusTHE RECOVERY OFFICER
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The Lilavati Foundation, represented by its authorized signatory Vaibhav Dhariwal, filed multiple restoration applications before the Gujarat High Court. The foundation sought the Court's permission to withdraw these applications while retaining the liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings in the future. The respond…
LILAVATI FOUNDATION THROUGH AUTHORISED SIGNATORY VAIBHAV DHARIWALversusTHE RECOVERY OFFICER
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The Lilavati Foundation, represented by its authorized signatory Vaibhav Dhariwal, filed multiple restoration applications before the Gujarat High Court. The foundation sought the Court's permission to withdraw these applications while retaining the liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings in the future. The respond…
STATE OF GUJARATversusR P CHATURVEDI
39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH
The respondents, appointed as Class‑III Medical Officers in 1978‑80, became eligible for promotion to Class‑II after five years of service under the Gujarat Medical Service Class‑II Recruitment Rules, 1977. Despite meeting this eligibility, the State recruited 400 allopathic doctors between 1983‑93 and did not consider…
JAYSHRIKUMARI ISHVARBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Jayshrikumari Ishvarbhai Patel applied for the post of Shikshan Sahayak (Assistant Teacher) in Sociology under the Scheduled Tribe reservation. She was rejected because she held a B.A. in Sociology but only an M.A. in Education, not an M.A. in Sociology as required by the Government Higher Secondary Teacher, Class‑III,…
CHIRAGKUMAR MOHANBHAI TANKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Chiragkumar Mohanbhai Tank filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 388 of 2026) seeking to withdraw the appeal because the main writ petition was scheduled for final disposal on 23 June 2026. The appellant's counsel requested permission to withdraw, and the court entertained the request. The High Court dismissed the appeal …
MANAV SANJAYBHAI BORADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The appellant filed a Letters Patent Appeal (C/LPA/389/2026) seeking permission to withdraw the appeal because the principal writ petition concerning a recruitment matter was scheduled for final disposal on 23 June 2026. The court considered the request and, without examining the merits of the underlying dispute, allow…
KUVARBEN KAMALKHAN PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The appellant, Kuvarben Kamalkhan Parmar, filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 250 of 2026) against the State of Gujarat and others. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel indicated that she did not wish to pursue the appeal. Consequently, the Court disposed of the appeal as not pressed. No substantive factual or l…
MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERversusVADODARA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The Municipal Commissioner and others filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 320 of 2026) against the Vadodara Municipal Employees Union. The appellants argued that the issues raised in their writ appeal were already decided in Letters Patent Appeal No. 294 of 2026. The Court examined the claim and found that the matter wa…
MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERversusMOHITE MANSINGRAO NARAYANRAO
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The Municipal Commissioner and others appealed against Mohite Mansingrao Narayanrao and others, claiming that the issues raised in their writ appeal were already decided in Letters Patent Appeal No. 294 of 2026. The Court examined the claim and found that the matter was indeed covered by the earlier decision. Consequen…
NAGESH CORPORATIONversusGUJARAT URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Nagesh Corporation, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the Gujarat Urban Development Department and others. The petitioner later instructed counsel to withdraw the writ petition, preferring to approach the respondent authority directly for redress of grievances. The petitioner’s co…
SHANABHAI KONABHAI PARMARversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
Shanabhai Konabhai Parmar filed an appeal against the Deputy Executive Engineer but failed to file it within the prescribed period. The applicant sought condonation of the delay, citing that similar delays had been condoned in companion appeals. The respondent, represented by an Additional Government Pleader, waived se…
BHIKHABHAI JAVANBHAI MALIWADversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
Bhikhabhai Javanbhai Maliwad filed an appeal against the Deputy Executive Engineer but failed to file it within the prescribed period. The applicant sought condonation of the delay, citing that similar delays had been condoned in companion appeals. The respondent, represented by an Additional Government Pleader, waived…
VAGHABHAI HARIBHAI MALIWADversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
Vaghbhai Haribhai Maliwad filed a civil application seeking condonation of delay in filing an appeal against a order of the Deputy Executive Engineer. The appeal was filed beyond the prescribed period, and the applicant argued that similar delays had been condoned in companion appeals. The respondent, represented by an…
GANPATBHAI BHURABHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS
The petitioners, represented by Mr. Kamlesh S. Kotai, failed to appear before the Gujarat High Court despite multiple adjournments. The respondents, including Mr. Utkarsh Sharma (AGP), Ms. Roopal R. Patel, and others, were present and ready to proceed. The court noted the petitioners' non‑appearance and, in accordance …
STATE OF GUJARATversusLILABEN MAHESHBHAI PATEL
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The State of Gujarat filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 179‑day delay in filing an appeal. The applicants were represented by Assistant Government Pleader Ms. Vaishnavi Verma. The respondents were represented by counsel Mr. H.S. Munshaw, Mr. M.B. Parikh and Mr. H.J. Karathiya. The Court examined the exp…
VASAIYA SUMITRABEN SAVSINGBHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
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…
VARSHA MUKESHBHAI KATARAversusTHE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION THROUGH SECRETARY
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner sought an order directing the State Election Commission to include her name in the electoral roll of Ward No. 4, Sabarmati, so she could vote in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections. Her name was absent from the Legislative Assembly constituency roll, which forms the basis for the municipal roll…
BHAKTA KAVI NARSINH MEHTA UNIVERSITYversusAMITKUMAR LALITBHAI GHORICHA
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The employee, Amitkumar Ghoricha, was appointed as an Assistant Librarian on a contract in 2020, which was repeatedly extended until July 2025. He filed a Special Civil Application seeking regularisation, arguing that after five years of service he was entitled to be made a permanent employee. The Single Judge held the…
SHASHANKKUMAR ANILKUMAR MISHRAversusSTATE ELECTION COMMISSION, GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
Manishkumar Pravinbhai Padaya filed Special Civil Applications No. 5202/2026 and No. 5424/2026 against the State of Gujarat seeking the removal of certain office objections. The High Court of Gujarat, after hearing the matter, directed that all such objections be removed on or before 8 May 2026. The order further provi…
DARJI AJAYKUMAR DAHYABHAIversusRAJDEVSINH GHAMBHIRSINH GOHIL
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner filed a special civil application challenging the reservation allocation made by the Election Commission in a revised preliminary order dated 12 March 2026. The petitioner had filed objections to the original preliminary order on 3 and 5 March 2026 but made no objections or suggestions to the revised ord…
ISHWARBHAI NARSENGBHAI PARMARversusTHE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Ishwarbhai Narsengbhai Parmar filed a writ petition challenging the State Election Commission's final notification reserving a District Panchayat seat in Vav‑Tharad for a Scheduled Caste woman. The petitioner argued that the earlier draft notification of 25‑Feb‑2026 already allocated the seat to a Scheduled Caste and a…
RAFIK ADAM SUMRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The appellant, accused No.2 in a multi‑state heroin smuggling case investigated by the NIA under the NDPS Act, has been in judicial custody for over 7½ years since his arrest in August 2018. The Sessions Court refused regular bail, prompting an appeal under Section 21 of the NIA Act. The High Court examined whether the…
TILLANA SHRIPAL SHAH W/O SHRIPAL SHREYASKUMAR SHAH THRO POA TUSHAR RAMAKANT DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
Tillana Shripal Shah filed a habeas corpus petition seeking the return of her son, Shriyan, from India to Canada, asserting that she is the legal custodian per an Ontario court order. The father, Shripal Shreyaskumar Shah, had taken the child to India in December 2025 without the mother’s consent, despite earlier conce…
STATE OF GUJARATversusJATIN PREMESH PANDYA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The State of Gujarat filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 751 of 2016) and a connected civil application for a stay. The respondent, Jatin Premesh Pandya, had died during the COVID pandemic, but the exact date of death was unknown. The appellant argued that the legal heirs had not been brought on record within the prescr…
PARMIT @ PARMITBHAI S/O. SURESHBHAI PRASAD (SHAH) THRO. AMIT SURESH SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Parmit @ Parmitbhai was detained under a preventive detention order dated 01‑02‑2026 issued by the Surat Commissioner of Police under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that he was a "dangerous person" whose conduct threatened public order. The petitioner, through …
HUSSAIN @ HUSAIN KHATKI S/O KADAR SHAIKH THRO. AMRIN D/O IMTIYAZ VALIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Hussain Khatri was preventively detained on 23/01/2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that his bootlegging activities threatened public order. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his wife. The State argued …
SMIT @SUMIT SATISHBHAI DARJI THRO RABARI KRISHNA KHODABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Smit@Sumit Satishbhai Darji, was preventively detained on 1 February 2026 under Section 2(g) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as an "immoral traffic offender" and lodged a petition challenging the order. The petitioner argued that the detaining authority had no material show…
TIRATH S/O LALABAHADUR MAURYA THROUGH NEERAJ LALBAHADUR MAURYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Tirath Lalbahadur Maurya filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 challenging a detention order dated 03.02.2026 issued by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 3 of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that he was a "bootlegger". The petitioner argued that no material was …
BHIKHABHAI ZALABHAI BHARWAD THRO. DINESHBHAI ZALABHAI BHARWADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Bhikhabhai Zalabhai Bharwad was preventively detained on 13‑02‑2026 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleged to be a "dangerous person" based on three criminal cases. He challenged the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that th…
STATE OF GUJARATversusBAHUDA VRUNDAVAN SHAHU
39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH
The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of Bahuda Vrundavan Shahu & others, seeking service of bailable warrants against respondents No.1 to 3. The Court granted the State a three‑week period to furnish the correct addresses for service of the warrants. It clarified that failure to provide the correct addre…
MR. DHANRAJ SAVAIRAM JAT THROUGH MR. MOHANLAL SAVAIRAM JATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Mr. Dhanraj Savairam Raj was detained as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 by a police order dated 17‑02‑2026. He challenged the detention through a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public health, or…
ARJUN S/O SANTOSH DIVARE THROUGH HIS MOTHER REKHA SANTOSH DIVAREversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Arjun, detained as a "dangerous person" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the preventive detention order dated 10‑01‑2026. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the authority to show that his conduct disturbed public order, and that the order was passed mech…
RAJ HARISH THAKOR THRO. RAJA HARISH THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Raj Harish Thakor, detained as a "bootlegger" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the detention order dated 02‑02‑2026 before the Gujarat High Court under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. The petitioner argued that no material showed any disturbance to public health, or…
PRATIK CHIMANBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
Pratik Chimanbhai Vasava filed a special criminal application seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel the State of Gujarat to produce his wife, the alleged corpus, before the court. The respondents submitted a statement from the wife indicating that she had voluntarily left to her uncle's residence and subsequently r…
YASH @SANJAYBHAI ISHWARBHAI SANKABHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Yash @ Sanjaybhai Ishwarbhai Sankabhai Desai was preventively detained on 23 January 2026 by the District Magistrate, Patan under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He filed a petition challenging the order, arguing that no material was placed before the …
MR. PANKAJKUMAR S/O BHAVESHBHAI DODIYA THROUGH MR. VISHAL BHAVESHBHAI DODIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Pankajkumar was preventively detained on 13 January 2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that his bootlegging activities threatened public order. He challenged the order through a special criminal application, arguing that …
KIRAN @BHIKHO UMEDBHAI SOLANKI THRO. MANISH MUKESHBHAI KHATIKversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Kiran @ Bhikho Umedbhai Solanki was preventively detained on 17 September 2025 by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". The petitioner challenged the order, arguing that no material was placed before the authority …
CHAMPABEN PRAVINBHAI JADAV THRU. ASHISH NARESHBHAI KHEMSURYAversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Champaben Pravinbhai Jadav was preventively detained on 21 January 2026 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". She challenged the detention through a petition filed by her nephew, arguing that the detaining authority had no material showing any disturbance to…
FIROZ @ SALIM HASAMBHAI SHAIKH THROUGH ZEBABANU FIROZBHAI SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Firoz @ Salim Hasambhai Shaikh was preventively detained on 13 January 2026 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his daughter, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that t…
ARJUNSINGH KIRPALSINGH SARDAR (SIKLIGAR) THRO SINKLIKAR KIRPALSING KOTARSINGversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Arjunsingh Kirpalsingh Sardar was preventively detained on 17 January 2026 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his father, arguing that the detaining authority had no material showing any disturbance …
ASHOKKUMAR LOKUMAL LALVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Ashokkum... Lalvani, challenged a preventive detention order dated 24‑08‑2023 issued by the Commissioner of Police under the 1985 Act, alleging that his alleged bootlegging offences under the Prohibition Act did not threaten public order. The State argued that the petitioner was a habitual offender whos…
ARJUN@SUNNY PUNAMBHAI MARVADI THRO SUNITA ARJUN MARWADIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Arjun @ Sunny Punambhai Marvadi was preventively detained on 15 January 2026 by the Police Commissioner, Vadodara, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his wife, arguing that no material was placed before the authorit…
RAMESHCHANDRA RAMLAL KAKHUJULAHA (KABIRPANTHI) THRO. CHUNARA NIKUNJKUMAR KAILASHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Rameshchandra Ramlal Kakhujulaha, filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 challenging a detention order dated 10‑01‑2026 that labeled him a “bootlegger” under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He argued that the detaining authority had no material showing an…
VIJAYBHAI RAMSHIBHAI CHUDASAMA THRO. BHAVESHBHAI PANCHABHAI CHUDASAMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Vijaybhai Ramshibhai Cudasama was preventively detained on 1 January 2026 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his uncle, arguing that the detaining authority had no material showing any disturbance to p…
KAIF @ KALLU S/O SAMIRULLA ANSARI THROUGH ANSARI MOHAMAD SAHAJADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Kaif @ Kallu was preventively detained on 30-12-2025 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The detainee, through his brother, challenged the order alleging no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed mechanically. T…
MOHSIN @ HEIGHT RAFIKBHAI ANSARI THROUGH RAFIKBHAI PIRMOHAMMED ANSARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Mohsin @ Height Rafikbhai Ansari was preventively detained on 9 December 2025 by the Police Commissioner of Vadodara under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’. The detainee, through his father, challenged the order, arguing that no material was placed befor…
NITESHBHAI @ NITESHKUMAR @ NIKU S/O JAYANTILAL @ JAYANTIBHAI MODI THROUGH PURVIBEN NITESHKUMAR MODIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The High Court of Gujarat examined a petition filed by the wife of Niteshbhai, who had been preventively detained on 6 January 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger." The petitioner argued that the detaining authority had no material showing that his activities disturbed…
IRFAN @ NADI S/O RAMJAN SHAIKH THROUGH BILKISBANU RAMZAN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Irfan @ Nadi was detained on 31‑12‑2025 by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He filed a petition through his mother challenging the legality of the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public o…
NILOFAR W/O IMRAN HUSAINBHAI SAIYAD THRO HASINA W/O HUSAINBHAI SAIYADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Nilofar, wife of Imran Husainbhai Saiyed, was preventively detained on 17‑12‑2025 under Section 2(bbb) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "cruel person". She challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was mechanical. The S…
ANILBHAI JETHABHAI PANGAD THRO KETANBHAI JETHABHAI PANGADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Anilbhai Jethabhai Pangad was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 by the District Magistrate of Bhavnagar under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that his boot‑legging activities threatened public order. He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his …
SANJAYBHAI RAMESHCHANDRA MADIYARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Sanjaybhai Rameshchandra Madiyar, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his daughter Hiral Madiyar was illegally confined by a man named Karan (the fourth respondent). The court examined affidavits and an investigation report from the Anti‑Human Trafficking Unit, which showed that the daughter ha…
SUMIT @ BALI VIKRAMBHAI CHUNARA THROUGH ANIL DIPAKBHAI CHUNARAversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE AHMEDABAD CITY
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The Court heard a special criminal application filed by Pravin @Dhudho Manaji Thakor against the State of Gujarat. The applicant’s counsel, Ms. Ritixa P. Zala, sought relief regarding office objections. The Court directed that the office objections be removed within two weeks of the order, failing which the application…
MER VISHALBHAI MUKESHBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
Mer Vishalbhai Mukeshbhai filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his live‑in partner, 19‑year‑old Jadav Rinaben Kanubhai, had been illegally detained by her parents. The petitioner asserted that both parties, being adults, have a constitutional right to cohabit voluntarily. The corpus testified that she entered t…
NARENDRA KUMAR @ JAIWANT BHIMRAO TARNEKAR THRO HIRABEN BHIMRAO TARNEKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Narendra Kumar (through his mother), challenged a preventive detention order dated 23‑06‑2025 issued by the District Magistrate under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleging he was a bootlegger. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the det…
GOVINDBHAI S/O SAJANBHAI BHARVAD (SABHAD) THRO MER GOPAL RANABHAIversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Govindbhai S/o Sajanbhai Bharvad, filed a special criminal application challenging his detention before the High Court of Gujarat. During the pendency of the petition, the Board reviewing the detention order revoked that order, effectively releasing the petitioner. The petitioner’s counsel argued that t…
JUBERBEG S/O HUSENBEG MAHETAR THROUGH PRAVINBI HUSEN BEGversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH
The petitioner, Juberbeg, filed a special criminal application challenging his detention. While the petition was pending, the Board revoked the order of detention that formed the basis of the petition. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the revocation rendered the petition moot. The Court examined whether the petitio…
STATE OF GUJARATversusMANOJKUMAR @ BHATHI BHAGVANBHAI @ BHAGUBHAI PADHIYAR
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The State of Gujarat filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 256‑day delay in filing its criminal appeal against Manoj Kumar @ Bhathi Bhagvanbhai @ Bhagubhai Padhiar. The appellant argued that the delay was justified and pleaded for relief. The learned counsel for the respondent opposed the …
MAYANK @MONTU S/O DALSUKHBHAI SURATI THRO SURATI DALSUKHBHAI BHANABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
40-WITHDRAWN @ FH
Mayank @ Montu, the petitioner, filed a Special Criminal Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner, through Advocate Ms. Naynavati S. Jethva, requested the court's leave to withdraw. The respondent State of Gujarat, represented by Additional Public Prosecutor …
JITENDRAKUMAR @ JITU CHIKKI JETHANAND RAMCHANDANI (SINDHI) THROUGH JYOTIBEN JETHANAND RAMCHANDANIversusPOLICE COMMISSIONER OF AHMEDABAD
40-WITHDRAWN @ FH
The petitioner, Jitendrakumar @ Jitu Chikki Jethanand Ramchandani, filed a special criminal application challenging his detention order. The respondent, Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad, was represented by the Public Prosecutor. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the detention order had been revoked by the authority,…
VISHAL NAGINBHAI DANTANI THRO MANJULABEN NAGINBHAI BAGHARI (DANTANI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Vishal Naginbhai Dantani was preventively detained on 5 December 2025 by the Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c). He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his mother, arguing that no material was plac…
VIJAYBHAI GOVINDBHAI NATHABHAI RAVAT THROUGH MAHESH S/O. RAMABHAI VARUBHAI PARMARversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE, AHMEDABAD CITY
40-WITHDRAWN @ FH
Vijaybhai Govindbhai Nathabhai Ravat filed a Special Criminal Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad. The petitioner, through counsel, later applied for permission to withdraw the petition. The Court examined the request and, finding no objection, granted …
MAHENDRASINH @ MOHANLAL LAKHMANSINH VADANSINH SISODIYA THRO PRAVINSINGH S/O FATEHSINHJI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Mahendrasinh @ Mohanlal Lakhmansinh Vadansinh Sisodiya was preventively detained on 13 December 2025 by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “bootlegger”. He challenged the detention through a petition, arguing that the authority had no material showing…
RASHMINKUMAR @ASWIN S/O CHANDRAKANTBHAI SHAH THRO DIPIKABEN RASHMINBHAI SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS
The petitioner, Rashminkumar, filed a special criminal application challenging his detention. During the pendency of the writ petition, the petitioner was released from custody. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that, in view of the release, the petition had become infructuous. The Court recorded the submission and he…
KARMAN RAIYABHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Karman Raiyabhai Kodiatar, filed a special criminal application seeking relief, presumably to prevent his detention under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the court that there was no current proposal to invoke the PASA Act or detain the petit…
LAKHMAN @ MALIK JIVABHAI MARUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Lakhman @ Malik Jivabhai Maru, filed a special criminal application seeking a direction that the State invoke the Prevention of Anti‑Social Activities (PASA) Act and detain him. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the Court that there was no proposal to invoke the PASA Act against the petitioner. …
ILABA W/O RAJENDRASINH SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
Ilaba, the petitioner, filed a Special Criminal Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against detention under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act. The State, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, informed the Court that there was no current proposal to invoke the PASA Act o…
PARBAR @ PABO RAJUBHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
Parbar @ Pabo Rajubhai Kodiyatar filed a special criminal application seeking the court's direction to invoke the provisions of the PASA Act and order his detention. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the court that there was no current proposal to invoke the PASA Act against the petitioner. The court considered…
PRAKASH BHUNESHWER @ SUNIL @ BULLUR THAKUR THROUGH PINKI BHUNESHWERSINGH THAKURversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Prakash Bhuneswer (also known as Sunil Bullur Thakur), filed a Special Criminal Application seeking relief against detention under the Prevention of Anti‑Social Activities (PASA) Act. The Additional Public Prosecutor informed the Court that there was no proposal to invoke the PASA Act against the petiti…