BALABHAI RAJABHAI SHAMDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Balabhai Rajabhai Shamda, filed a special civil application seeking permission to withdraw the petition while reserving the right to challenge the final order if the inquiry report is adverse or a penalty is imposed. The petitioner’s counsel requested the court’s permission for withdrawal at this stage.…
PRAJAPATI HARESHKUMAR MULJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Prajapati Hareshkumar Muljibhai, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Gaurav Chudasama, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and found no objection to the withdrawal. Consequently, the …
RAJABHAI PUNJABHAI MORIversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (ADMINISTRATION)
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Rajabhai Punjabhai Mori, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief. The respondent, the General Manager (Administration) of GSRTC, had issued an appointment order to the petitioner on 2 January 2026, which was communicated to the court. After receiving the appointmen…
PRIYA VINODBHAI RAJPUTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Priya Vinodbhai Rajput filed a Special Civil Application alleging a discrepancy in the measurement of her height. The competent authority submitted a report confirming that no discrepancy existed. On the basis of this report, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. Bhargav Chauhan, sought permission to withdraw the pe…
RAMESHBHAI MAKABHAI DHARJIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Rameshbhai Makabhai Dharjiya, challenged a physical eligibility test that recorded his height as 154 cm, which would disqualify him from the posts of Lok Rakshak and Police Sub‑Inspector. He argued that in the 2025 recruitment round his height had been within the required standard and sought a re‑measur…
SHAILESHKUMAR VIRCHANDRABHAI CHAUHANversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Shaileshkumaar VirchandRabhai Chauhan, challenged the height measurement recorded during a Physical Efficiency Test for a police recruitment, alleging it was incorrectly measured. The High Court directed the petitioner to deposit Rs.10,000 as a cost, after which the respondents were to arrange a re‑meas…
NITESHBHAI DINESHBHAI DHAPAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Niteshbhai Dineshbhai Dhapa, challenged his disqualification from the posts of Lok Rakshak and Police Sub‑Inspector on the ground that his height was measured at 154 cm, below the prescribed standard. He argued that he had previously been declared successful in 2025 when his height was within limits and…
RAMDEVSINH DILIPSINH GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Ramdevsinh Dilipsinh Gohil filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the measurement of his height. The petitioner alleged a discrepancy in the height measurement and sought relief. The court ordered a report from the competent authority, which found no discrepancy. Upon receiving the …
GOVINDBHAI PIRABHAI GHANCHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Govindbhai Pirabhai Ghanchi and others, challenged the State of Gujarat's Teachers Aptitude Test (TAT) merit list, arguing that the criteria were unfair. The State issued a Government Resolution on 27 January 2026 stipulating that candidates securing at least 55% marks in the TAT would be included in t…
VIKRAMSINH JETHUBHA JADEJAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
36-MCA DISPOSED OF
Vikramsinh Jethubha Jadeja filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 438‑day delay in filing a restoration application for Special Civil Application No. 28429 of 2024, which had been dismissed for failure to remove office objections. The applicant’s counsel promised to remove the objections within two weeks. T…
VIKRAMSINH JETHUBHA JADEJAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
33-CA DISPOSED OF
Vikramsinh Jethubha Jadeja filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 438‑day delay in filing a restoration application for Special Civil Application No. 28429 of 2024, which had been dismissed for failure to remove office objections. The applicant’s counsel promised to remove the objections within two weeks. T…
DHAVAL JEJABHAI TOLIYAversusRAJKOT MUNICIPALITY CORPORATION
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Dhaval Jejabhai Toliya, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Rajkot Municipal Corporation to appoint him as Medical Officer. The appointment was delayed because his caste certificate had not been verified by the Scrutiny Committee. The respondents argued that the ve…
SUNILKUMAR NATHUJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Sunilkumar Nathuji Thakor filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and other respondents. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Prabhakar Upadyay, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition so that the dispute could be pursued as an industrial matter before …
GAUTAM SHAMJIBHAI LAKHATARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners challenged the measurement of their height taken during a physical efficiency test for police recruitment, alleging an error that disqualified them. The court directed the petitioners to deposit Rs.10,000 each and appear before a medical officer for re‑measurement, with the process to be videographed. U…
NIKUNJKUMAR DHANJIBHAI BAMBHANIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Nikunjkumar Dhanjibhai Bambhaniya, applied for police recruitment and claimed his height was incorrectly measured in the Physical Efficiency Test, disqualifying him. He sought a re‑measurement and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 as security, which the court accepted and conditioned the re‑measurement on re…
KIRANKUMAR BABUBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Kirankumar Babubhai Solanki filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through Advocate P.M. Buch, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court heard the application and granted the request. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn and the notice …
PRAVINBHAI BABUBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Pravinbhai Babubhai Parmar, filed Special Civil Application No. 3975 of 2026 before the High Court of Gujarat. Through Advocate P.M. Buch, the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court heard the application and considered whether it had the jurisdiction to allow a with…
RAVIBHAI PREMJIBHAI SANKHATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Ravibhai Premjibhai Sankhat filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through Advocate P.M. Buch, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court heard the application and, after consideration, granted the request. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as wit…
DHIRAJKUMAR PRAHLADSINH PARMARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Dhirajkumar Prahladsinh Parmar, applied for police recruitment and claimed his height was incorrectly measured during the Physical Efficiency Test, rendering him ineligible. He sought a re‑examination of his height and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 with the court as security, which the court accepted and…
HARDIPSINH DIVANSINH DODIYAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Hardipsinh Divansinh Dodiya applied for police posts and claimed his height was incorrectly measured in the Physical Efficiency Test, disqualifying him. He sought a re‑measurement and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 as cost, which the court conditioned on his presence before the Medical Officer on a specified date. The co…
ANTUBEN JILUBHAI GOHILversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Antuben Jilubhai Gohil, filed a special civil application challenging the measurement of his height, alleging a discrepancy. The court ordered a report from the competent authority, which was submitted on 24 March 2026. Upon reviewing the report, the petitioner’s counsel found no discrepancy in the heig…
HIRALBEN RAMBHAI GADHVIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Hiralben Ramabhai Gadhvi, applied for police recruitment and claimed that his height was incorrectly measured during the Physical Efficiency Test, rendering him ineligible. He sought a re‑examination of his height and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 as cost, refundable upon success. The Court ordered that …
PRAVINSINH MANSUNGJI PARMARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, a candidate for police recruitment, alleged that his height was incorrectly measured during the Physical Efficiency Test, rendering him ineligible. He sought a re‑measurement and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 as security, which the court accepted and conditioned on his presence before the medical officer…
BHAVESHKUMAR MAHENDRABHAI JOSHIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Bhavesh Kumar Joshi applied for police posts and claimed his height was incorrectly measured in the Physical Efficiency Test, disqualifying him. He sought a re‑measurement and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 as cost, which the court conditioned on for the re‑measurement. The court ordered the petitioner to appear before t…
KELVINKUMAR RAMESHJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Kelvinkumar Rameshji Thakor filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief concerning a discrepancy in the measurement of his height. The High Court, on 20 March 2026, ordered a report from the competent authority, which was later submitted. Upon reviewing the report, the petitioner’s counsel found that no…
SANKETKUMAR BALVANTBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Sanketkumar Balvantbhai Patel, applied for police recruitment and claimed that his height was incorrectly measured during the Physical Efficiency Test, rendering him ineligible. He sought a re‑examination of his height and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 as cost, which the court conditioned on his presence…
DARSHAN GIRISHBHAI HADIYELversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Darshan Girishbhai Hadiyel, filed a special civil application challenging the measurement of his height. A competent authority submitted a report finding no discrepancy in the measurement. Upon reviewing the report, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Hon'ble Justice…
DIVYANSHI ROHITBHAI VAGHELAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Divyanshi Rohitbhai Vaghela, filed a special civil application challenging the measurement of her height. The competent authority submitted a report indicating no discrepancy in the measurement. On the basis of this report, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, …
VALJIBHAI MOAHANBHAI MAKWANAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Valjibhai Moahanbai Makwana, sought the court's permission to withdraw his special civil application so that he could make a representation to the concerned authorities. The petitioner, through Advocate Mr. V.K. Joshi, requested that the court allow the withdrawal. The court considered whether it could …
LAV BHAYABHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Lav Bhayabhai Chavda, filed a special civil application alleging that the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's (GSRTC) Scrutiny Committee failed to verify his caste certificate, resulting in his non-appointment as Driver‑Class III. The petitioner relied on earlier judgments of a Co‑ordinate Bench …
LAKHBHAI RAJABHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Lakbhai Rajabhai Chavda, selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC, filed a special civil application alleging that the Scrutiny Committee had failed to verify his caste certificate, causing a delay in his appointment. The petitioner relied on earlier judgments of a Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and a Divis…
HIRABHAI VAGHA GALCHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Hirabhai Vagga Galchar, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on earlier judgments where the court ordered provisional appointments when verification was delayed. The respond…
BALU SAJAN GARCHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Balu Sajan Garchar, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's (GSRTC) failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on earlier High Court orders (26 July 2021 and 25 November 2021) that directed provisional appointments when verif…
ABDUL RAUF ABDUL HAIDAR SHAIKHversusDIVISIONAL CONTROLLER
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Abdul Rauf Abdul Haidar Shaikh filed a Special Civil Application seeking a writ directing the Divisional Controller to consider his representation dated 22 February 2023 and to grant revised retirement benefits under the 6th Pay Commission. The petitioner’s counsel limited the prayer to the adjudication of the pending …
NARENDRAKUMAR VASANTBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Narenkumar Vasantbhai Parmar, was selected as a Livestock Inspector (Class‑III) but was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26‑07‑2021 in Special Civil App…
KAUSHIK BAVANBHAI KODIYATARversusTHE AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Kaushik Bavanbhai Kodiatar, challenged the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and another respondent for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Assistant Junior Clerk, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, af…
DAKSHA DASHRATH PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS
Daksha Dashrath Patel filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner later informed the court that the petition had become infructuous. No substantive dispute remained as the petitioner sought dismissal of the proceedings. The court, upon hearing the petitioner's counsel, acce…
RUPALBEN KANTILAL JOSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Rupalben Kantilal Joshi, filed a special civil application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Ms. Nandini Trivedi, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, exercising its inherent jurisdiction to allow withdrawal of civil suits where…
MODY DILIPLUMAR BABULALversusUNION OF INDIA
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Mody Diliplumar Babulal, a contractual employee of ONGC since 1994, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India and ONGC to regularize his employment and pay salary and allowances on par with regular employees from April 1995. He alleged that despite continuous service, he …
INDRAJITSINH VAJUBHA VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Indrajitsinh Vajubha Vaghela filed a Special Civil Application seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Mrudul M. Barot. The Court, after hearing the application, granted the permission to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was dismissed as withdrawn. N…
NIRUPKUMAR RAMESHBHAI GAMITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, a Multipurpose Health Worker appointed in 2014, challenged a charge‑sheet dated 24‑01‑2024 and a final show‑cause notice dated 28‑01‑2026 issued by the State of Gujarat, seeking their quash and a stay on any disciplinary action. The petitioner argued that his qualifications were valid and that the depar…
BHAGIRATH ASHOKKUMAR SURATWALAversusGUJARAT PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Bhagirath Ashokkumar Suratwala, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition on the ground that it had become infructuous. The petitioner, through advocates Ms. Angel Gohel and Mr. Y.N. Ravani, moved an oral application before Justice Nirzar…
MANGUBEN AMRATBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Manguben Amratbhai Makwana, filed Special Civil Application No.9674 of 2025 before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others. Through counsel Mr. Prateek S. Bhatia, the petitioner sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition and instead pursue relief before the Labour Cour…
SIKANDARBHAI PIRUBHAI MUMANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Sikandarbhai Pirubhai Mumani filed a special civil application but, through his counsel, indicated that he does not intend to press the petition for fresh representation against the State of Gujarat and others. The Court directed that if any representation is later made, the respondents must decide it within…
AMITBHAI DINESHCHANDRA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
A field worker employed in the Malaria Department of the Gujarat Corporation for over 28 years was transferred to the post of Attendant in the Street Light Department, with the same pay scale, by an order dated 10‑12‑2024. The petitioner also received a show‑cause notice on 19‑02‑2025 alleging unauthorized absence and …
ROHITKUMAR ARVINDBHAI SOLANKIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Rohitkumar Arvindbhai Solanki filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the measurement of his height. The competent authority submitted a report indicating no discrepancy in the height measurement. On the basis of this report, the petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to with…
AKBAR SHAHBUDDINBHAI HALANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Akbar Shahbuddinbhai Halani filed a Special Civil Application seeking permission to withdraw his petition, stating that an appeal against the termination order dated 23-09-2024 had already been filed and remained undecided. The Court considered the request and directed the respondent authority to decide the …
RAKESH KARMANBHAI KARMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Rakesh Karmata, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable, Class‑III, despite being selected. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 Novemb…
JAYESH BIPINBHAI SHARMAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioners Jayesh Bipinbhai Sharma and another filed a special civil application challenging the measurement of the petitioner's height. The High Court, on an earlier order dated 09.03.2026, directed a competent authority to submit a report on the measurement. The report indicated no discrepancy in the height measurem…
JAGRUTIBEN BHIKHABHAI KOTVALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Jagrutiben Bhikhabhai Kotval applied for police recruitment and alleged that her height was incorrectly measured during the Physical Efficiency Test, disqualifying her. She sought a re‑examination of her height and offered to deposit Rs 10,000 with the court as security, which the court ordered. On the stipulated date,…
RAHULKUMAR DASHRATHJI THAKORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Rahulkumar Dashrathji Thakor, filed a Special Civil Application challenging the measurement of his height. The State of Gujarat and another respondent were impleaded. The court ordered a report from a competent authority, which found no discrepancy in the height measurement. After the report, the petiti…
MAHENDRAKUMAR VALJIBHAI VANKARversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
The petitioners, Mahendrakumar Valjibhai Vankar, sought a writ directing the State of Gujarat to extend the 15% Non-Professional Pay Allowance (NPPA) under the 7th Pay Commission from the date their services were regularized, invoking earlier Gujarat High Court judgments and a Supreme Court order. While the petition wa…
SHAILESH JYANTILAL PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS
The petitioner, Shailesh Jyantilal Prajapati, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the State of Gujarat. The Mamlatdar and the petitioner both submitted letters confirming that the petitioner resumed duties as a Computer Operator on 1 August 2025. The Assistant Government Pleader argued that the pet…
RAJESHBHAI LAXMANBHAI PARMAR @ PARIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS
The petitioner, Rajeshbhai Laxmanbhai Parmar, filed a special civil application alleging grievance against the State of Gujarat. The respondent, represented by Assistant Government Pleader Mitul Gautam, produced a resumption report indicating that the petitioner had resumed duty on 1 August 2025, thereby satisfying his…
MUKESHBHAI S/O MULJIBHAI DARJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Mukeshbhai Darji filed Special Civil Application No. 7400 of 2024 before the Gujarat High Court. He later sent a letter dated 16 March 2026 requesting that the petition be withdrawn. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Kishore Prajapati, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw. The Court took the letter on recor…
LAKHABHAI KOHYABHAI GOHILversusEXECUTIVE ENGINEER
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Lakhabhai Kohyabhai Gohil, filed Special Civil Application No. 6275 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Samarth S. Amin, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The issue before the Court was whether it could grant permission to wit…
VALLABHBHAI MERVANBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
The petitioners, Vallabhbhai Mervanbhai Patel & ors., filed a special civil application seeking a one‑increment benefit, revision of pension and retirement benefits, and payment of arrears with interest, along with a direction for the respondents to decide a fresh representation within a stipulated time. The petitioner…
GENERAL WORKS AND NORTH GUJARAT BIDI KAMDAR UNIONversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, General Works and North Gujarat Bidi Kamar Union, filed Special Civil Application No. 6198 of 2025 before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition in order to pursue an alternative remedy. The petitioner, represented by Mr. P.H. Pathak, Ms. Reena M. Kamani and Ms. Shree P. P…
AKHAMBEN SOMABHAI BARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Akhamben Somabhai Bariya, filed a Special Civil Application seeking redress of grievances against the State of Gujarat and others. After most grievances were resolved, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition, noting uncertainty about any remaining grievance. The court cons…
RANJITBHAI NARANBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Ranjitbhai Naranbhai Patel, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the State of Gujarat and other respondents to regularize his service, grant consequential benefits, and prevent termination. He also requested that Respondent No.5's representation dated 8‑Nov‑2023 for reg…
BHAVISH DEVABHAI BHARAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Bhavish Devabhai Bharai, was selected for the post of Lok Rakshak – Police Constable (Class III) but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking a provisional appointment, relying on earlier orders of a C…
RAHUL BHAMABHAI HARANversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD), GSRTC, GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Rahul Bhamabhai Haran, challenged the failure of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and the State to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on a prior order of a coordinate bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a division bench on 2…
MILAN MERAMAM RADAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Milan Meram Rada, was selected for the post of Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application challenging the State’s inaction. The Court noted a prior coordinate‑bench ord…
KANDHALBHAI MERKHIBHAI MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Kandhalbhai Merkhbai Mori, selected for the post of Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class III), could not obtain appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 in Special Civil Application No.1858…
TIWARI VASANTKUMAR RAMKUMARversusUNION OF INDIA
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Tiwari, a contractual worker employed by ONGC and the Union of India since 1995, sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay his salary and allowances on par with regular employees, with arrears dating back to 1996. He alleged that despite the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Ac…
VAISHALI BABUBHAI NANDANIYAversusUNION OF INDIA
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Vaishali Babubhai Nandaniya filed Special Civil Application No.2158 of 2026 before the Gujarat High Court against the Union of India and another respondent, seeking relief related to her employment grievance. The petitioner was subsequently appointed as a Constable by the Central Industrial Security Force, as evidenced…
KARSHAN BALUBHAI KARAMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Karshan Balubhai Karamata, selected for the post of Lok Rakshak – Police Constable (Class III), could not obtain appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking a provisional appointment, relying on a prior order (Special Civil Application …
JAGDISH DOSABHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Jagdish Dosabhai Kodiatar, filed a special civil application challenging the State of Gujarat's failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable – Class III. He relied on a prior order of a learned Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed b…
PARBAT KARMANBHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Parbat Karmabhai Chavda, was selected for the post of Driver‑Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee failed to verify his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging this inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26‑07‑2021 in Special Civil Application No.1858 of 2…
MUNESHKUMAR SHIVDAS MEENAversusWESTERN RAILWAY
36-MCA DISPOSED OF
Munesh Kumar Shivdas Meena filed Special Civil Application No.21834 of 2025, which was dismissed on 20 November 2025 for failure to remove office objections within the time granted. The applicant subsequently filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application No.624 of 2026 seeking restoration of the dismissed case and condonatio…
SANJAY AMARABHAI GALCHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Sanjay Amarabhai Galchar, was selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench (Special Civil Applicati…
GOGAN SANGABHAI MAKVANAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Gogan Sangabhai Makvana, was selected for the post of Helper‑Class III in the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) but his appointment was withheld because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking direction for a provisio…
RAIYA VIRABHAI KARAMTAversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Raiya Virabhai Karamta, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable – Class III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021 (Special Civil Application No.1858 of 2021) and its confi…
SANNIKUMAR RAGHAVBHAI KARAMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Sannikum... challenged the failure of the Scrutiny Committee of GSRTC to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 November 2021, which directed provisional…
KANABHAI MULUBHAI GALCHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.) GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, Kanabhai Mulubhai Galchar and another, were selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC but were not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificate. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) where a coordinate bench, affirme…
PARMAR INDUBEN SANGRAMSINHversusDISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
36-MCA DISPOSED OF
The petitioners, Parmar Induben Sangramsinh & Anr, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 37449 of 2025, which had been dismissed for failure to remove office objections within the time fixed by the court. The respondents, the District Development Officer & Anr, opp…
PUNJA BHIMA KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) ,GSRTC.
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Punja Bhima Karmata, challenged the failure of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and the State to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25…
KISHORGAR RAMGAR GOSWAMIversusPRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Kishorgar Ramgar Goswami, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the proceedings, the petitioner retired from service on 30 November 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the retirement rendered the cause infructuous. The Court agreed, holding that the petition c…
PAL KANHAIYALAL KHUSIYALversusUNION OF INDIA
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Jadav Maheshkumar Melabhai, a contractual peon employed by ONGC since April 1994, filed a series of special civil applications seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India and ONGC to regularize his employment and pay salary arrears from April 1995. He alleged that despite performing the same work as regular…
KORI KESHAVRAM DUBARIPRASADversusUNION OF INDIA
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Jadav Maheshkumar Melabhai, a contractual peon employed by ONGC since April 1994, filed a series of Special Civil Applications seeking a writ of mandamus for regularisation and payment of back wages at par with regular employees from April 1995. He alleged that despite continuous service, he remained a contractual work…
TRIPATHI NAISHADH JAYANTIBHAIversusUNION OF INDIA
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Jadav Maheshkumar Melabhai, a contractual peon employed by ONGC since April 1994, filed a group of Special Civil Applications seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India and ONGC to regularize his employment and pay salary and allowances on par with regular employees retroactively from April 1995. He allege…
AZIZ MUSABHAI BANDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
Aziz Musabhai Bandi, a contractual civil engineer appointed under the Sarva Sikshan Abhiyan, challenged an order dated 31‑12‑2025 that offered him a new contract as TRP at Padra, Vadodara after his earlier contract at Mahemdabad had expired. He also sought to quash a relief order dated 21‑1‑2026 that relieved him from …
PANKAJ BHUPATRAY MEHTAversusMANAGING DIRECTOR, GUJARAT STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
Pankaj Bhupatray Mehta filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation to release his lawful pre‑retirement and post‑retirement dues with 9% interest and to decide several pending representations. The petitioner later limited his prayer to a direction …
MINOR DHAIVIK KAMLESHBHAI THRU HIS FATHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN KAMLESHBHAI POPATBHAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE UNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
MINOR JANVIBEN RANJITBHAI THRU HIS FATHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN RANJITBHAI BHAGVANNBHAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE UNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
MINOR HARMISH SHATISHBHAI THRU HIS FATHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN SHATISHBHAI KANJIBHAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE UNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
MINOR DAKSH MAHESHKUMAR THRU HIS FATHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN MAHESHKUMAR MULJIBHAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE UNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
MINOR DHARMI HASMUKHBHAI THRU HIS FATHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN HASMUKHBHAI NARAYANBHAI CHAUDHARYversusTHE UNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
DEV RAJESHBHAI DODIYA THROUGH NATURAL GUARDIAN/ FATHER RAJESHBHAI LALJIBHAI DODIYAversusUNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
MANEETSINH DHARMENDRASINH VALA MINOR THROUGH NATURAL GUARDIAN/FATHER DHARMENDRASINH SARUPSINH VALAversusUNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
CHAUDHRI MAN JAYESHKUMAR MINOR THROUGH HIS NATURAL GUARDIAN/FATHER PATEL JAYESHKUMAR PARAGBHAIversusUNION OF INDIA
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, a minor and his father, filed several special civil applications in 2020 seeking admission to Standard VI in the OBC category. The applications remained pending for six years without any relief. Respondent No. 2 argued that the petitioners should have already passed Standard VI, rendering the petitions…
HETALBEN LALJIBHAI METALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Hetalben Laljibhai Metaliya filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the measurement of his height. The court directed a competent authority to prepare a report on the measurement. The report, once examined, indicated that there was no discrepancy in the petitioner’s height. According…
VIKRAMKUMAR SENAJI PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, eleven candidates for the post of Police Sub‑Inspector, challenged the height verification process and sought a re‑measurement of their stature, depositing Rs 10,000 each as directed by the court. The High Court ordered the competent authority to re‑measure the heights, which was carried out at Civil H…
KARMAN MITHABHAI KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD) GSRTC, GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Karman Mithabhai Karmata, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation’s (GSRTC) failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 November 20…
PRAVINBHAI PATUBHAI GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Pravinbhai Patubhai Gohil, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court challenging the measurement of his height. The competent authority submitted a report indicating no discrepancy in the measurement. Upon reviewing the report, the petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to …
MAGANBHAI POPATBHAI SAPARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, parents of a deceased government employee, sought a writ directing the State of Gujarat to decide and implement a pending representation for a lump‑sum compensation of Rs. 4,00,000 under a government scheme for compassionate appointments. They alleged that their earlier applications filed in 2018 and 2…
VIKRAMSINH DAHYABHAI SODHA PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Vikramsinh Dahyabhai Sodha Parmar filed a special civil application against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner sought relief, and the court considered a request to amend respondent No.5, the Administrator of the District Primary Committee, Nadiad. The court granted leave to amend respondent No.5 and direct…
PARMAR SANJAYKUMAR ANTONBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Parmar Sanjaykumar Antonbhai and another, filed special civil applications seeking relief. They informed the court that they had been granted a regular pay scale, which resolved their grievance. Consequently, they requested permission to withdraw the pending petitions. The petitioners were represented …
VAGHELA TARUNKUMAR NAGINBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Parmar Sanjaykumar Antonbhai and another, filed special civil applications seeking relief. They informed the court that they had been granted a regular pay scale, which resolved their grievance. Consequently, they requested permission to withdraw the pending petitions. The petitioners were represented …
BHAYA KARA MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Bhaya Kara Mori, was selected for the post of Lok Rakshak (Police Constable) Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking provisional appointment, citing a prior coordinate bench order (26.07…
VEJA NATHABHAI MAKAVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Veja Nathabhai Makavana, was selected for the post of Vidhya Sahayak (Primary Teacher) Class III but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the State's inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26‑07‑2021 in Speci…
RAKESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI KATARAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Rakeshbhai Govindbhai Katara, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC)'s failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver‑Class III. He relied on earlier judgments of a Co‑ordinate Bench (26‑July‑2021) and a Division Bench (25‑Nov‑2021) that had o…
MANHARBHAI HEMABHAI BARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
Manharbhai Hemabhai Baria filed a special civil application seeking a directive that the State of Gujarat and its officials decide his representation dated 3 October 2025. The petitioner, through counsel, limited his prayer to obtaining a timely decision on the representation. The Court ordered the respondents to pass …
MAHENDRAKUMAR PRABHATSINH BARIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
Haribhai Arjabhai Devipujak filed Special Civil Application No. 2440 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat. The Court, comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice D.N. Ray, directed that any objections be removed within a period of two weeks. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Chintan M. Adeshara, failed to comp…
ASHWINBHAI B.DAMORversusTHE AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Ashwinbhai B. Damor filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. K.M. Antani, sought permission to withdraw the petition, stating that he had already pursued an alternative remedy by filing a departmental appeal. The Cou…
PRAVIN MULU GALACHARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD), GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, selected for the post of Driver‑Class III in GSRTC, complained that the Scrutiny Committee had not verified their caste certificates, causing a delay in their appointment. They relied on earlier judgments (26 July 2021 and 25 Nov 2021) where the court had ordered provisional appointments when verificat…
PARESH ARJANBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, a group of candidates selected for the post of Lok Rakshak (Police Constable) Class‑III, challenged the State's failure to verify their caste certificates, which prevented their appointment. They relied on a prior order of a learned Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26‑July‑2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on …
GOPAL RANCHHODLAL MODIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Gopal Ranchhodlal Modi filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the State of Gujarat and another respondent, seeking relief regarding arrears of charge allowance. The petitioner informed the court that the respondents had already paid the arrears and therefore wished to withdraw the pe…
DILIPSINH JAVANSINH RATHODversusDIRECTOR GENERAL AND INSPECTOR , GUJARAT STATE
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Dilipsinh Javansinh Rathod, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Director General and Inspector, Gujarat State and others. Through his counsel, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Hon’ble Justice Nirzar S. Desai, after hearing the counsel…
GUJARAT RAJYA KARAR AADHARIT GRAM SEVAK (GRAM VIKAS) MANDALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The Gujarat Rajya Karar Aadharit Gram Sevak (Gram Vikas) Mandal filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. P. A. Jadeja, indicated an intention to make a representation before Respondent No.2 within four weeks, asse…
RAJNIKANT JATASHANKAR PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Rajnikant Jatashankar Pandya sought direction for the payment of his pension and arrears. A communication from the Legal Officer of Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation indicated that the corporation would pay the pension from its own funds to Nagar Prathmik Sikshan Samiti, which would then pay the petitioner. Th…
DILIP KARNABHAI MAKVANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, Dilip Karnabhai Makvana & ors., challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify their caste certificate, which prevented their appointment as Lokrakshak (Police Constable) Class 3. They relied on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 of the learned Co‑ordinate Bench, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25…
CHHAGANBHAI BARUKBHAI GANVITversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
The petitioners, Chhaganbhai Barukbai Ganvit & Ors., filed a special civil application seeking a one‑increment increase in their pension, revision of retirement benefits and payment of arrears with interest, relying on a Supreme Court decision dated 20‑Feb‑2025. They also requested that the respondents decide a fresh r…
KARSAN PETHA MUCHHALversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER(AD.) GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Petitioner Karsan Petha Muchhal, selected for a driver post, filed a petition alleging that the Scrutiny Committee of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation failed to verify his caste certificate, resulting in denial of appointment. He relied on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 in Special Civil Application No.185…
RANJEET RAMABHAI MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, selected as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class‑III), challenged the State's failure to verify their caste certificate, which prevented their appointment. They relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and its affirmation by the Division Bench (25 November 2021) that in similar ci…
NILESH PARESHBHAI CHHELANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, selected as Lok Rakshak – Police Constable (Class‑III), were denied appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificate. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25‑Nov‑2021) where a similar delay led …
SANJAYKUMAR HARSINGBHAI DAMORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
The petitioners sought a writ directing the State of Gujarat to extend the 15% NPPA benefit under the 7th Pay Commission from the date of regularisation of their services, alleging that the authorities' refusal was illegal, arbitrary, and discriminatory. They cited a Gujarat High Court decision (Letter Patent Appeal No…
KEVALKUMAR HAMIRBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Kevalkumar Hamirbai Chavda, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 November 2021, which…
KARANKUMAR HIRABHAI GALCHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Karankumar Hirabhai Galchar, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable, Class‑III. The petitioner relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and its confirmation by a …
JAYESH RUDABHAI KARAMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, a selected Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class‑III), challenged the State's failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment. He relied on a prior order of the Coordinating Bench (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) and its affirmation by a Division Bench (Letters Patent …
DEVABHAI RATNABHAI GALCHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Devabhai Ratnabhai Galchar, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and its affirmation by a Division B…
DAYA BHIMA GALCHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Daya Bhima Galchar, was selected as a Lok Rakshak‑Police Constable (Class‑III) but did not receive appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court’s coordinate bench (2…
JIGAR PRATAPBHAI CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Jigar Pratapbhai Chaudhary filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner, through counsel Ms. Aishvarya, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition so that a fresh petition could be filed with additional facts, grounds and …
VIRENDRASINH PRAVINSINH GOHILversusSECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Virendrasinh Pravinsinh Gohil filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare and others, seeking relief related to leave encashment. The respondents filed an affidavit‑in‑reply indicating that the petitioner had already been granted the be…
SURESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI SOLANKIversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER SHRI
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Sureshbhai Govindbhai Solanki filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the Municipal Commissioner. The petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition so that he could pursue an alternative remedy, including approaching the Industrial Tribunal. The respondent opposed …
ARJUNKUMAR LAKHAMANBHAI GALACHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Arjunkumar Lakhmanbhai Galachar, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which delayed his appointment as a police constable. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench (26 July 2021) and a Division Bench decision (25 November 2021) that directed provisional appoi…
JETHA DAYABHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Petitioner Jetha Dayabhai Chavda filed a special civil application challenging the failure of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's Scrutiny Committee to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Helper, Class 3. The petitioner relied on a prior coordinate bench order dated 26 July 2021,…
MANISHA HIRABHAI KODIYATARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Manisha Hirabhai Kodiatar, selected for the post of Conductor (Class 3) in GSRTC, was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified her caste certificate. She filed a petition seeking direction for a provisional appointment. The Court noted a prior decision (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021, a…
PATEL KARSHANBHAI KODARBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Patel Karshanbhai Kodarbhai had filed a special civil application, but he passed away before the matter concluded. The petitioner’s legal heirs expressed, via telephonic instructions to counsel, that they were not interested in pursuing the case. Counsel for the petitioner sought the Court’s permission to wi…
PATEL JYOTIBEN RATILALversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioners Patel Jyotiben Ratilal & Ors filed a Special Civil Application challenging a decision dated 04.03.2025 taken by the State Government. The petitioners, through counsel, indicated that they did not intend to pursue the challenge at this stage and sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Cou…
PATEL RANJANBEN MOHANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioners Patel Ranjanben Mohanbhai & ors filed a Special Civil Application challenging a decision dated 04.03.2025 of the State Government. The petitioners, through counsel, later indicated that they did not intend to pursue the challenge at this stage and sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The …
PATEL REKHABEN DALABHAIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Patel Rekhaben Dalabhai & ors., filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against the State of Gujarat. They later approached the Court, through counsel, requesting permission to withdraw the petition without challenging the State Government's decision dated 04.03.2025. The issue before the Cour…
PRACHI SHAILESHKUMAR PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Prachi ShaileshKumar Patel filed Special Civil Application No.6345 of 2022 before the High Court of Gujarat. Subsequently, on 9 February 2026, the petitioner sent an email requesting withdrawal of the petition. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Ullash N. Gohil, sought the court’s permission to withdraw. The Hon’…
ADITYA RANBIR SINGHversusGUJARAT MARITIME BOARD
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Aditya Ranbir Singh & ors., filed Special Civil Application No. 8342 of 2022 and a related Civil Application for Direction before the High Court of Gujarat. On 7 February 2026, they submitted a letter requesting withdrawal of both the petition and the civil application. The petitioner's counsel, Ms. Ha…
NAYANABEN W/O MANISHKUMAR PUROHITversusPROGRAM OFFICER, ICDS, DISTRICT PANCHAYAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Nayanaben, through counsel Ms. Mohini J. Bhavsar, submitted a letter dated 9 September 2025 requesting withdrawal of the special civil application. The court, after taking the letter on record, granted permission to withdraw the petition. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn and the notice…
ALIMAHMED ABDULKARIM PATNIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, employees in the bailiff cadre, filed a special civil application seeking to quash district court orders and obtain a higher grade pay and revised pension after nine years of service. They later expressed a desire to make a fresh representation to the respondent department, contending that similarly si…
RAMESHKUMAR SARMANBHAI BHINTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, RameshKumar Sarmanbhai Bhint, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak (Police Constable) Class 3. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) and its confirmation by a Di…
KANABHAI BHIKHABHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Kanabhai Bhikhabhai Chavda filed a special civil application challenging the State of Gujarat's inaction in verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak (Police Constable) Class 3. He relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court's coordinate bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by…
KANAIYALAL NAGJIBHAI ROTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Kanaiyalal Nagjibhai Rot, a fixed‑term Assistant Depot Manager of Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation, was terminated on 6 March 2021 after an FIR was lodged against him under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 120B, the Essential Commodities Act and the Prevention of Corruption Act. He challenged the ter…
CHAMPABHAI MOTIBHAI DODIYARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Champabhai Motibhai DodiYar & others, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the counsel, granted the request, allowing the petition to be withdrawn. Consequently,…
PATEL HARGOVINDBHAI DAHYABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Patel Hargovindbhai Dahyabhai filed a special civil application alleging that retirement dues, including arrears of the 7th Pay Commission, remained unpaid. Respondent State of Gujarat, represented by Ms. Foram Trivedi, and Respondent University, represented by Mr. Munjaal M. Bhatt, produced photocopies of c…
MIHIR ARVIND RAJPUTversusCHIEF GENERAL MANAGER, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Mr. Mihir Arvind Rajput, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. H.B. Singh, informed the court that the cause no longer survived and the petition had become infructuous. Consequently, the petitioner sought the court's p…
LATE VINUBHAI MOTIBHAI SONI THROUGH SON AND LEGAL HEIR UDAYKUMAR VINUBHAI SONIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, the son and legal heir of the late Vinubhai Motibhai Soni, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the State of Gujarat to grant him the first higher pay scale, revise his father's salary and pension, and pay arrears and consequential benefits dating back to 1987. The peti…
DAMJI PUNJA BERADIYAversusGUJARAT MARITIME BOARD
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioners, Damji Punja Beradiya and others, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking the release of benefits for 300 days of unavailed privileged leave from the Gujarat Maritime Board. The respondents, represented by Ms. Reeta Chandarana, contended that the petitioners were …
G IMMANUEL S/O JOSEPH GUNADALAversusEXECUTIVE SECRETARY, WESTERN INDIA UNION OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
G. Immanuel filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the Executive Secretary, Western India Union of Seventh-Day Adventist & others. The petitioner, through senior advocate Shalin Mehta, sought permission to withdraw the petition to pursue an appropriate remedy elsewhere. The Court noted …
NARAN JESABHAI KODIYATARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Naran Jesabhai Kodiyatar, was selected for the post of Conductor, Class 3 in GSRTC but was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate. He filed a petition challenging the inaction, relying on a prior order dated 26 July 2021 of the Gujarat High Court’s coordinate…
SEJA RANABHAI KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
Seja Ranabhai Karmta, selected for the post of Driver (Class 3) in GSRTC, filed a petition alleging that the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate, resulting in denial of appointment. He relied on a prior order of the Coordinate Bench (26 July 2021, Special Civil Application No.1858 of 2021) – later…
RAMESHKUMAR VALJIBHAI BAROTversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Rameshkum... Barot & Ors., filed a special civil application seeking a directive that the State of Gujarat decide their representations dated 25 September 2025 and 25 October 2025 and extend to them the benefits granted to similarly situated employees in the 29 June 2018 judgment of Letters Patent Appe…
PANKHUBEN AMBARAMBHAI BAWALIA AND D/O PUNJABHAI ZAPADIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Pankhuben Ambarmbai Bawalia, sought enforcement of a government order granting her retirement benefits with retrospective effect, which lacked a payment timeline. The State of Gujarat argued that the order itself satisfied the grievance, but the petitioner requested the court to set a deadline for payme…
PULKITKUMAR SATHWARA S/O CHANDRAKANT SATHWARAversusTHE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Pulkitkumar Sathwara, who is in jail, filed a special civil application challenging departmental proceedings. While the disciplinary inquiry was underway, an additional charge-sheet was issued, altering the nature of the charges. The respondent argued that the inquiry had already been completed and that…
SHREE DR VIRENDRA H DAVE HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGEversusUNION OF INDIA
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
Shree Dr. Virendra H. Dave Homoeopathic Medical College filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat against the Union of India and another respondent. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Udayan P. Vyas. The Court noted that an amendment to the pleadings had already been effected. Consequently, …
SWAMI VIVEKANAND HOMOEOPATHICversusUNION OF INDIA
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
A special civil application was filed by Swami Vivekanand Homoeopathic against the Union of India and others. During the proceedings, the petitioners sought to amend the suit by adding new respondents designated as 2A and 2B. The learned advocate for the newly added respondents, Mr. Harsheel Shukla, voluntarily waived …
VASANTBEN N. VYAS HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HOSPITALversusUNION OF INDIA
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Vasantben N. Vyas Homeopathic Medicine and Hospital, filed a special civil application against the Union of India and others. The petition sought amendment of the pleadings, which the court found had already been effected. Consequently, the court ordered that the rule be made returnable immediately. Res…
DEKAVADIYA NIRUPABEN BHAVANJIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioners, graduates of colleges affiliated to SNDT Women’s University, sought a writ of mandamus directing the Gujarat State Government and its agencies to recognize their degrees for recruitment to various posts. The State had earlier resolved that such affiliations should be discontinued and that degrees from …
DIENSHBHAI LAGHARBHAI SOLANKIversusTHE STATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, Dienshbai Lagharbai Solanki and others, filed a special civil application seeking dues from the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioners later informed the court that they had received all the dues they were seeking. Consequently, they requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Hon'ble Just…
FRENIBEN CHHELSHANKER PANDYA SINCE DECD. THROUGH LHRS ASHWINBHAI MAHENDRABHAI DHRUVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Freniben Chhleshanker Pandya, filed a Special Civil Application before the High Court of Gujarat. After the grievance was reportedly redressed, the petitioner communicated on 30.01.2026 that he no longer wished to pursue the matter and asked his counsel to withdraw the case. The petitioner’s advocate, M…
HANIFBHAI HUSENBHAI MANEKIAversusGOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Hanifbhai Husenbhai Manekia, filed Special Civil Application No. 14906 of 2023 before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. J.D. Ajmera and Mr. Harshad Patel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The issue before the Court was whether it could permit the withdraw…
VARSHABEN SHANTILAL TARARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Varshaben Shantilal Tarar filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and, after hearing, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdra…
HITESH BHIMABHAI ULVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioners, Hitesh Bhimabhai Ulva and another, were selected as Jail Sepoy (Class‑III) but were not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificate. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25‑Nov‑2021) where a …
BALU NARANBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, Balu Naranbhai Chavda, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Junior Clerk, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of a Coordinating Bench dated 26 July 2021 (Special Civil Application No.1858/2021) and its affirmation by a Division Ben…
JAYESHKUMAR JASABHAI KARMATAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
The petitioner, a selected candidate for the post of Helper, Class 3 in GSRTC, filed a special civil application challenging the failure of the Scrutiny Committee to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment. The petitioner relied on a prior order of the Gujarat High Court's Co‑ordinate Bench dated …
SWARA KIRAN BHATTversusMEDICAL COUNSELLING COMMITTEE, DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE
The petitioner, an NRI‑seat graduate, applied for a PG medical seat through NEET 2025‑26 and secured an All India Rank of 180339. She failed to upload her sponsor’s passbook with the online application, a mandatory document, but later emailed the document to the Medical Counselling Committee on 30 January. The responde…
HETALBEN JAGDISHBHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Hetalben Jagdishbhai Makwana, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus directing the State of Gujarat to grant her benefits under a Government Resolution dated 17‑10‑1988, which requires a minimum of 240 days of work per year for ten years. The petition also sought arrears, interest,…
BHARAT BHAIMABHAI KARAMTAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Bharat Bhaimabhai Karamta, challenged the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation's failure to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver, Class 3. He relied on a prior coordinate bench order (26‑07‑2021) and its affirmation by a division bench (25‑11‑2021) that directed pr…
KEVALKUMAR RAMABHAI SHAMALAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.) GSRTC
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Kevalkumar Ramabhai Shamala, filed a special civil application challenging the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation’s (GSRTC) Scrutiny Committee for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Driver, Class 3. He relied on earlier orders of a coordinate bench (26 July 202…
BHARAT MERAMAN KODIYATARversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD),GSRTC
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
Petitioner Thakor Jadiben Chaturji filed multiple special civil applications, a revision and a second appeal before the High Court of Gujarat against the legal heirs of the late Thakor Kunvarji Laxmanji. The court, after hearing the matter, observed that objections raised in the proceedings must be withdrawn within fou…
NITINKUMAR RUDABHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD), GSRTC
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioners, selected for the post of Driver (Class 3) in GSRTC, were denied appointment because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified their caste certificates. They invoked a prior judgment (Special Civil Application No.1858 of 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25.11.2021) which directed provisional appo…
LAKHABHAI MERAMANBHAI CHAVDAversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.),GSRTC
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
Lakhabhai Meramanbhai Chavda, selected for the post of Helper, Class 3 in GSRTC, was not appointed because the Scrutiny Committee had not yet verified his caste certificate. He filed a special civil application seeking a provisional appointment. The Court noted that a coordinate bench had earlier, on 26 July 2021, orde…
JAYESHKUMAR JETHABHAI MARUversusTHE GENERAL MANAGER (AD.), GSRTC, GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, a scheduled‑caste candidate selected for the post of Lokrakshak Driver (Class 3) in GSRTC, filed a special civil application alleging that the Scrutiny Committee had not verified his caste certificate, resulting in denial of appointment. He relied on a prior order of the learned Co‑ordinate Bench (26 Ju…
RAJESH MURUBHAI CHHELANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Rajesh Murubhai Chhelana, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak (Police Constable) Class 3. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 November 2021, which d…
RASHMIBEN NARENDRABHAI PANDYA W/O NARENDRABHAI KRUSHNALAL PANDYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Rashmiben Pandya, filed a special civil application seeking a direction that the respondents (Nos.2 to 4) decide a representation made by her on 25‑08‑2022. The petitioner argued that the representation remained pending and that a reasoned order was required. The respondents contended that the original …
DIPAK BHIKHABHAI HARSORAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, a group of 37 individuals, sought permission to go for higher studies on deputation. The court noted that 26 petitioners had already been allowed to proceed, leaving 11 whose grievances remained. Since the current academic term had already begun, the court held that it could not order their placement f…
RATHOD ZARINABEN SAFIMAHAMMADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Rathod Zarinaben Safimahammad, filed a special civil application seeking a direction to the State of Gujarat and other respondents to decide a representation made by her on 4 July 2025, which she alleged remained pending. The petitioner’s counsel argued that in the absence of a decision, the court shoul…
KANTIBHAI RAMESHBHAI PANDORversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, a disabled individual with a locomotor impairment, applied for a conductor post with the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) but his application was rejected on the basis that he had indicated a different disability (hard of hearing) and scored only 16 marks. He filed a petition seeking the…
AKHIL GUJARAT NAGARPALIKA KARMACHARI MANDALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The Akhil Gujarat Nagarpalika Karmachari Mandal filed a Special Civil Application against the State of Gujarat and others challenging a recruitment advertisement. The respondents submitted a communication dated 28.01.2026 indicating that the advertisement had been withdrawn due to identified defects. The petitioner's c…
RAMA GIGANBHAI MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Rama Giganbhai Mori, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25 November 2021, which directed pro…
MAYUR DEVRAJBHAI CHHELANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
The petitioner, Mayur Devrajbai Chhelana, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which delayed his appointment as Lokrakshak Jail Sepoy, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Coordinating Bench (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) and its confirmation by a Division Bench…
PRIYANKA PRATAPBHAI VASAVAversusSHRI GOVIND GURU UNIVERSITY
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Priyanka Pratapbhai Vasava filed a special civil application seeking a direction that the representation dated 31‑12‑2021 made to the Registrar of Shri Govind Guru University be decided. The Court, noting that the representation had remained pending for over five years, directed the University to decide it p…
BHOLABHAI HIRABHAI BAMBHANIAversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF SCHOOLS
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Bholabhai Hirabhai Bambhania, filed a special civil application seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the Commissioner of Schools and other respondents to decide an application dated 26‑12‑2005 for correction of his birth date in his service book. The application had remained pending for nearly twenty ye…
PRAFULLA NIKHILKUMAR SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Prafula Nikhilkumar Shah, had received all retirement benefits including arrears but alleged that interest was not paid on the delayed payment of those benefits, which were paid after a delay of about three and a half years. The petitioner sought to make a representation for interest and asked the court…
SHEEBA MOHIDEEN DAUDversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE
Sheeba Mohideen Daud filed a special civil application challenging her discontinuation from service after non‑renewal of contract. Respondent authorities, through the Chief District Health Officer, executed an undertaking to grant her a fresh contract effective 1 February 2026, with the petitioner affirming she would n…
MAHENDRA SHANKARLAL KUMAVATversusUNION OF INDIA
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Mahendra Shankarlal Kumavat filed a special civil application before the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to withdraw his petition against the Union of India and others and to be allowed to re‑apply for the same post when a new advertisement is issued. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Rahul K. Prajapati, argued …
HARDIK VIJAYVARGI S/O NANDKISHOR MOHANLAL VIJAYVARGIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
40-WITHDRAWN @ FH
Petitioner Hardik Vijayvari, through counsel Albin Kurian, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the Special Civil Application No.15242 of 2025 and to be allowed to file a fresh petition with the same reliefs. The Court, after hearing the counsel, granted the request, stating that the petition stands withdrawn and …
PRITI LAUHAR SAHANIversusUNION OF INDIA
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Priti Lauhar Sahani, filed Special Civil Application No.16520 of 2024 before the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner, through advocate Rahul Patel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the application, considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted. I…
KUSHAGRA SIROHI S/O MR. ANUPAM SIROHIversusNIRMA UNIVERSITY
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Kushagra Sirohi, through Advocate Mr. Aaditya Karnavat, filed a Special Civil Application seeking relief against Nirma University and others. During the hearing, the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the request, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, t…
YUVRAJ KALABHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Yuvraj Kalabhai Chavda, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as Jail Sepoy, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of a coordinate bench dated 26‑07‑2021, affirmed by a division bench on 25‑11‑2021, which directed provisional appointment…
BUDDHVANI SALIM SULTANBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, employees of a 100% grant‑in‑aid school for children with disabilities, sought to obtain the same benefits (transport allowance, leave encashment, LTC, medical reimbursement, bonus, uniform and washing allowance, etc.) as those granted to employees of government‑run observation and remand homes. The co…
MAHDIHASAN NASIRMOHAMMED SHAIKHversusSAMAGRA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN ADDITIONASL DISTRICT PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR AND SHASANADHIKARI
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
Petitioner Mahdihasan NasirMohammed Shaikh filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel produced a communication dated 10 January 2026 in which the petitioner instructed the counsel to withdraw the petition. The counsel sought the Court’s permission to wi…
DINKESH NANGALIA S/O UTTAM NANGALIAversusPRINCIPAL, BHAGWAN MAHAVIR COLLEGE OF LEGAL EDUCATION
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Dinkesh Nangalia, filed a special civil application against the Principal of Bhagwan Mahavir College of Legal Education and others, seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to be allowed to approach the University Grants Commission (UGC). The petitioner, through Advocate P.S. Chandra, requested t…
DR. RAKESHKUMAR SUBHASHBHAI PATELversusSARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THROUGH ITS CHAIRMAN / PRINCIPAL
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners filed two civil applications seeking condonation of a 317‑day delay in bringing the legal heirs of the original petitioner onto the record of the main Special Civil Application and to join them as petitioners. The Court, satisfied that the delay was sufficiently explained, allowed both the condonation o…
HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITYversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioners, represented by Mr. Vikas Nair, sought to withdraw Special Civil Application No. 14721 of 2025, which challenged an order of the Education Tribunal concerning the appointment of a Head of Department at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. The University, through its counsel, indicated it was ready…
PARAS BHUPATRAY TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE
The petitioner, Paras Bhupatray Trivedi, applied for voluntary retirement which was approved by the District Collector of Rajkot on 21‑01‑2026. He subsequently filed Special Civil Application No.585 of 2026 in the Gujarat High Court. After the approval, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petitio…
PARMAR SHILPABEN HIRABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
36-MCA DISPOSED OF
The applicant, Parmar Shilpaben Hirabhai, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 25467 of 2025, which had been dismissed for failure to remove office objections within the time fixed by the coordinate bench. The High Court heard arguments from counsel for both parti…
PARMAR SHILPABEN HIRABHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
33-CA DISPOSED OF
The petitioner filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 28‑day delay in filing a restoration application. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, was represented by the Assistant Government Pleader who waived service of the rule. The court examined whether the delay was satisfactorily explained. It held that th…
DHAVAL BHIKHUBHAI CHAVDAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Dhaval Bhikhubhai Chavda, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which delayed his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench (Special Civil Application No. 1858 of 2021) and its affirmation by a Division B…
BHIKHULAL PUNJABHAI MAKWANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Bhikhulal Punjabhai Makwana, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26‑July‑2021, upheld by a Division Bench on 25‑Nov‑2021, which …
BHAVESH VIRABHAI MORIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Bhavesh Virabhai Mori, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which delayed his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of a coordinate bench dated 26‑July‑2021, affirmed by a division bench on 25‑Nov‑2021, which directed prov…
BHAVESHKUMAR POPATLAL KHATANAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Bhavesh Kumar Popatlal Khatana, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26 July 2021, upheld by a Division Bench on 25 November 2021, which direc…
MAHESH BHIMABHAI KARAMATAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Mahesh Bhimabhai Karamata, challenged the State of Gujarat for not verifying his caste certificate, which delayed his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable, Class‑III. He relied on a prior order of the Co‑ordinate Bench dated 26‑July‑2021, affirmed by a Division Bench on 25‑Nov‑2021, which direct…
VISHAL VEJABHAI KODIYATARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH
The petitioner, Vishal Kodiyatar, challenged the State of Gujarat for failing to verify his caste certificate, which prevented his appointment as a Lokrakshak Police Constable. He relied on a prior order of a Co‑ordinate Bench (Special Civil Application No.1858 of 2021) that directed provisional appointment when verifi…