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GULAM MAHAMMAD ABDUL RAHEMAN TELI AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 22 of 2025) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The counsel for the applicants informed the court that a summary of the case had been filed and accepted by the trial court. Although a protest petition filed by the informant …

PRAMOD NARAYAN LONDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are directors of a cooperative society, feared arrest after an FIR (C.R. No. 532/2024) alleged embezzlement of Rs. 66 crore, invoking Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the IPC and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. An audit under …

ANKUSH KISANRAO YELE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, members of the Yele family, sought to quash criminal proceedings (RCC No. 46/2023) pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Georai, concerning offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 and 34 IPC. They claimed that the dispute had been settled through a mutual divorce …

VISHAL VIKRAM PATIL AND OTHERSversusASHWINI VISHAL PATIL

Withdrawn

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking relief, but their counsel later moved to withdraw the application. The court entertained the withdrawal request and dismissed the application as withdrawn. No substantive issues were addressed, and the matter concluded without any further orders.

NANA @ NANASAHEB BHIMAJI KOLPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Nana @ Nanasaheb Bhimaji Kolpe, filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash the FIR and charge‑sheet alleging his abetment of suicide under Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC. The deceased, Anand, was found hanged and left a suicide note naming the applicant …

SHAMSHUDDIN GULABBHAI INAMDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are directors of a cooperative society, feared arrest in connection with FIR No. 532/2024 alleging a Rs. 66 crore embezzlement. The offences alleged were under IPC sections 409, 420, 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. An audit under the Maharashtra …

HAMID YUSUF KACHCHIversusSHAIKH SAMEER SHAIKH RAFIQUE AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Hamid Yusuf Kachchi, filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 225 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking relief against the respondents. The petitioner, through counsel, later instructed the court to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request for withdrawal. …

JANARDHAN CHABU ALIAS CHABURAO BHARASKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Janardhan Chabu, also known as Chaburao Bharaskar, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest in a criminal case instituted by the State of Maharashtra. The applicant was represented by Advocate A. L. Kanade, while the State …

ALIM RAHIM SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Alim Rahim Shah applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Crime No.0059/2025 concerning a large seizure of contraband gutkha. The prosecution’s case rests solely on the statement of a co‑accused, alleging Shah to be a supplier, with no other material linking him to the offence. Shah contended …

ALIM RAHIM SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Alim Rahim Shah applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the seizure of large quantities of contraband gutkha. The FIR alleged his involvement based solely on a co-accused's statement, with no other evidence linking him to the offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and …

YOGESH VITTHAL CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Withdrawn

The applicant, Yogesh Vitthal Chavan, filed an application seeking cancellation of bail No. 43 of 2026. The applicant later requested leave to withdraw this application and asked for liberty to file an appropriate application before the Sessions Court for cancellation of bail. The respondent State …

BHAUSAHEB BABAN NAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are directors of a cooperative society, feared arrest in connection with FIR No. 532/2024 alleging a Rs. 66 crore embezzlement. The complaint alleged violations of IPC sections 409, 420 read with 34 and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. An …

SONALI NITIN RAIBOLEversusNITIN DIGAMBARRAO RAIBOLE

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The wife, Sonali Nitin Raibole, filed an application seeking withdrawal of Rs.1,80,000 deposited by her husband, Nitin Digambarrao Raibole, as arrears of interim maintenance. The court noted that the earlier order allowed the husband to lead evidence before the Family Court, resulting in the …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant filed an appeal under Section 14(A) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act challenging a pre‑arrest bail order granted to the respondent in a case involving alleged rape under a false promise of marriage. The FIR alleged that the respondent, a …

PRASAD LAXMIKANT PUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

Prasad Laxmikant Punde applied for anticipatory bail after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him. He argued that the trial court had subsequently cancelled the warrant, rendering the bail application unnecessary. The court examined whether an anticipatory bail application remains viable when …

ABBAS ALIAS ABBAS ALI MUSTAFA SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

In Criminal Appeal No. 192 of 2026, the appellant, Abbas Alias Abbas Ali Mustafa Shaikh, moved a motion seeking correction of typographical errors in the operative part of an order dated 22.07.2026. The appellant contended that the phrase "In the event of arrest of applicant" was incorrectly typed …

TUKARAM VISHWANATH MALI AND AOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Tukaram Vishwanath Mali and another, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 56/2025) for alleged illegal sand extraction and transport without a license under Section 303(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They argued that they had cooperated …

ITESH HASMUKHLAL JAINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

Itesh Hasmukhlal Jain applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR 285/2025 alleging offences under IPC sections 403, 409, 420, 120‑B and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. The prosecution alleged that Jain obtained a Rs 50 lakh loan without security, …

PRAMANAND NARAYAN TIMMEWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The applicant, Pramanand Narayan Timmewar, filed an anticipatory bail application for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to alleged property damage. The FIR did not name him, and he had earlier been granted interim bail on the condition of cooperating with the investigation, having …

DIGAMBAR HARISHCHANDRA SHINDEversusKRANTI DIGAMBAR SHINDE AND OTHERS

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The applicant, Digambar Harishchandra Shinde, filed a criminal application seeking restoration of Writ Petition No. 740/2025, which had been dismissed because notice was not served on the respondents. The applicant's counsel, H. V. Patil, undertook to serve the respondents within two weeks and …

DNYANESHWAR DADASAHEB PAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, eight members of the Kolpe family, were implicated in FIR No. 61/2026 for assaulting the informant and six others with iron rods and sticks on 18 February 2026. Applicants 2, 5, 6 and 8 sought pre‑arrest bail, alleging false implication, particularly that Applicant 8, Sanjay, was at …

SUYOG ALIAS SUSHIL MADHUKAR SOLUNKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Suyog alias Sushil Madhukar Solunke, filed two anticipatory bail applications (Nos. 531 and 534 of 2026) before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest by the State of Maharashtra. While the applications were pending, the petitioner was arrested by …

UDAYKUMAR BALWANT SONAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are directors of a cooperative society, feared arrest after an FIR (C.R. No. 532/2024) alleged embezzlement of Rs. 66 crore, charging them under IPC sections 409, 420 read with 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. An audit under Section 81(3)(c) of the …

ZEESHAN JAAN MOHAMMAD SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Zeeshan Jaan Mohammad Shaikh, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 554 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant was already in police custody at the time of filing. Counsel for the applicant argued that the application had become infructuous …

AVINASH VISHNU JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Avinash V. Jadhav applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a robbery case (Crime No. 0581/2025) involving alleged theft of silver, gold ornaments and cash. The FIR initially claimed 30 kg of silver was stolen, later amended to 76 kg after recovery of more than 54 kg, raising doubts about the …

ASIF KHAN NAWAB KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Asif Khan Nawab Khan, sought additional time to take instructions regarding photographs and NCs presented by the second respondent. He subsequently filed an affidavit voluntarily undertaking not to enter the local limits of Aurangabad, not to contact the informant or her family, and …

BHAGWANT CHANDRAKANT THUBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are directors of a cooperative society, feared arrest in connection with FIR No. 532/2024 alleging a Rs. 66 crore embezzlement and offences under IPC sections 409, 420 with section 34, and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. An audit under Section 81(3)(c) …

QUAZI AFFAN AHMED AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, Quazi Affan Ahmed and another, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 0685 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was based on a complaint by Muskan Salim Pathan, who claimed to be an advocate and …

ANAND BANSHIDHARAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging abetment of suicide. The FIR alleged that the applicant received Rs.22 lakh for a property transaction in 2012 but failed to transfer the property, leading the …

SUNITA BABURAO KHADEKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, who are relatives of the husband, filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. 287/2023 and the charge sheet filed for offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant, the wife, alleged physical and mental abuse and a monetary …

PRAVIN VISHWAMBHAR RAYZUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Pravin Vishwambhar Rayzude, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest. He first requested the court to place a copy of the charge sheet on record, which was granted. After hearing both sides, the court …

SACHIN FAKIRCHAND ZINE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Application No. 1287/2024, which had been dismissed for failure to file a required amendment within the prescribed time. The respondents opposed the restoration. The court examined the delay in filing the restoration application …

SANGITA SIDDHARAM KOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The petitioner, Sangita Siddharam Koli, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The court, after hearing counsel, expressed a disinclination to grant the relief. The petitioner’s counsel then sought leave to withdraw the application. The court allowed …

SHILADEVI SUDHIR TIWARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Mrs. Shiladevi Sudhir Tiwari applied for anticipatory bail before the Bombay High Court, seeking relief for offences under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(2), 318(4) r/w 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial …

DATTATRAY UMAKANT LAKHADIVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay dismissed two anticipatory bail applications filed by the former branch manager, Namdeo Ramrao Gaddime, and the accountant, Dattatray Umakant Lakhadive, who were accused of orchestrating a large‑scale fraud in a cooperative credit society. The FIR alleged that the accused …

SHUBHAM ASHOK SADEWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Shubham Ashok Sadewar, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with Crime No. 597/2024 involving alleged abduction, extortion and possession of arms. The FIR described the kidnapping of an informant’s father and a demand for Rs. 1 crore, leading to charges under multiple …

NAMDEO RAMRAO GADDIMEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicants, a branch manager and an accountant of a cooperative credit society, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging large‑scale fraud involving unauthorized withdrawals, fraudulent loans and falsified entries in the society’s banking software. The prosecution relied on a …

KRUSHNA MAHADEV BADUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The appellant, Krushna Mahadev Badure, filed a criminal appeal but during its pendency a charge-sheet was filed against him. He sought to withdraw the appeal and requested liberty to file a fresh application before the Sessions Court. The High Court, by consent of both parties, entertained the …

XYZversusQUAZI AFFAN AHMED AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, Quazi Affan Ahmed and another, were implicated in Crime No. 0685 of 2025 under several offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based on a FIR filed by Muskan Salim Pathan who claimed to be an advocate and alleged assault, theft and outrage of modesty. The applicants contended …

SANTOSH @ BANDU PANDHARINATH NAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Santosh @ Bandu Pandharinath Nawalé and Amol Ambadas Bhosale, filed anticipatory bail applications fearing arrest in connection with Crime No.130/2025 involving alleged supply of contraband gutkha. The FIR records a raid that seized a large quantity of gutkha from a co‑accused, whose …

AMOL AMBADAS BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Santosh @ Bandu Pandharinath Nawalé and Amol Ambadas Bhosale, filed anticipatory bail applications fearing arrest in connection with Crime No.130/2025 involving alleged supply of contraband gutkha. The FIR records a raid that seized a large quantity of gutkha from a co‑accused, whose …

VITTHAL TUKARAM KAPSEversusGEETA VITTHAL KAPSE AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vitthal Tukaram Kapse, filed a criminal writ petition on 8 June 2026 challenging an order dated 4 January 2023 of the Additional Sessions Judge, Udgir, which had allowed condonation of delay in a maintenance application on the condition that 25% of the maintenance amount be deposited …

SNEHAL ALIAS GAYATRI RAJESH BHOLEversusKIRAN MOTIRAM BHOLE AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a wife, filed a private criminal complaint alleging misappropriation of her stridhan and sought to have the regular bail granted to her brother‑in‑law (respondent No.1) cancelled. The trial court had admitted the accused after a long period of absence and imposed bail with …

SHUBHAM SANTOSH JAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Shubham Santosh Jawane appealed for bail in a criminal case (C.R. No. 212/2026) alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, including false promise of marriage and forcible sexual relations. The FIR alleged that the appellant had …

PRIYANKA SANDEEP RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Priyanka Sandeep Rathod applied for anticipatory bail after being charged under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly pushing her husband from a balcony. The husband alleged she attempted to kill him, while the applicant claimed he was drunk, jumped on his own, and that she had …

KHAN MINHAJ ABDUL JALEEL KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Khan Minhaj Abdul Jaleel Khan, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with Crime No. 0169 of 2026, alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) read with Section 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that the applicant's brother and …

SHRIRAM RADHAKISAN FUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Shriram Radhakisan Funde, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 265/2026) alleging offences under Sections 143 and 144(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 to 8 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The FIR was based on a police raid at a lodge …

BHUJANG CHATRAPATINATH ZAMBREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Bhujang Chatrapatinath Zambre, filed a fourth anticipatory bail application in connection with a case involving multiple IPC offences (307, 326, 324, 323, 504, 506, 143, 147, 148, 149). Earlier bail applications had been rejected on merit, but the parties now claim to have settled the …

SAJID MAJID KHAN AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Sajid Majid Khan and Moin Majid Khan in connection with FIR No. 36/2026 alleging crop‑insurance fraud under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Applicant 1 withdrew his application, and the court dismissed it as …

PRATHMESH PROMOD UPGANLWARversusSAJID MAJID KHAN AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Sajid Majid Khan and Moin Majid Khan in connection with FIR No. 36/2026 alleging fraudulent crop‑insurance claims. Applicant No. 1 withdrew his application, leading to its dismissal. Applicant No. 2 contended that there was no evidence …

JAKY SADHUSING TANWANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Jaky Sadhusing Tanwani filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection from arrest. Both parties were heard, and the court expressed reluctance to grant the relief. On instructions, the applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the …

KISHOR TUKARAM VALVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kishor Tukaram Valvi, was convicted in Summary Criminal Case No. 566 of 2017 and his appeal was rejected, resulting in his custody for 26 days. He filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the substantive sentence, arguing that the offence is punishable with a fine, which …

SMT. MAYA SURYAKANT SONPUREversusSANTOSHKUMAR NAIKWADI AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Smt. Maya Suryakant Sonpure filed a petition seeking relief regarding pending salary bills. The respondents argued that the bills had been raised and forwarded to the Social Welfare Officer. The Social Welfare Officer further stated that the bills were subsequently sent to the Commissioner (Handicap …

NITIN VIJAY LODWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Nitin Vijay Lodwal, aged about 20, was accused of throwing a stone at a lady’s house and then pulling her and outraging her modesty, offences punishable under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He filed an anticipatory bail application, claiming a tenancy and loan dispute with …

SUNIL LAXMAN KHOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

Sunil Laxman Khole filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The matter was heard by Justice R. M. Joshi, with counsel for both the applicant and the State presenting arguments. The Court indicated a disinclination to grant the anticipatory bail relief …

VAIBHAV BALASAHEB SATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Vaibhav Balasaheb Sathe, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with a crime registered under Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act and Section 99 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on statements of a co‑accused …

KALIM RAHIM SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Crime No.0059/2025 involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FIR recorded a raid that seized a large quantity of contraband gutkha from a co-accused, whose statement …

KALIM RAHIM SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Kalim Rahim Shah applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged supply of contraband gutkha, charged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FIR is based on a raid that seized a large quantity of gutkha from a co-accused, …

JABBAR SHAH GULAB SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The Court heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Jabbar Shah Gulab Shah. The petitioner was represented by Advocate Ashok Abasaheb Munde and the State by N. R. Dayama. The Court ordered that the matter be stood over to 2 September 2026 and specifically directed that the Investigating …

KISHOR WAMANRAO BARGE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Withdrawn

The applicants, Kishor Wamanrao Barge and another, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. During the proceedings, the applicants' counsel informed the court that the application had become infructuous and sought permission to withdraw it. The court …

PARAJI AABAJI LOKHANDE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners, Paraji Aabaji Lokhande and others, filed a criminal revision (ST) No. 8172 of 2026 challenging an order, but did so after a delay of 183 days. They sought condonation of this delay, arguing sufficient cause. The State, represented by M. A. Aher, opposed the condonation. The Court …

VINOD HARI INGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Vinod Hari Ingle, filed a criminal revision application seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The Court, after hearing the applicant's counsel, expressed disinclination to grant any relief. The applicant's counsel then requested permission to withdraw the application. The …

ARVIND SHRIPATRAO PATILversusSEEMA ARVIND PATIL

DISMISSED

The petitioner Arvind Shripatrao Patil challenged a Family Court order that rejected his application to invoke Sections 215 and 379 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) against his wife for alleged non‑disclosure of a gifted property. The wife had filed a maintenance petition under …

AKHATAR KARIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the seizure of a large quantity of contraband gutkha, alleged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FIR links the applicant to the crime solely through the statement of a …

SIDDHARTH GRIMAJI UGHADE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with an assault case (Crime No.58/2025) under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a land‑dispute fight on 14 March 2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicants assaulted the informant and witnesses, producing …

SULTANKHAN GAJIYODINKHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Abdul Mukhtar Sattar Patel filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, seeking protection against arrest. The Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, expressed a disinclination to grant any relief. On the instructions of senior counsel, the applicant …

SHIVDAS RAMNATH AVHAD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking relief, but later informed the court that a compromise had been reached between the parties. They requested the withdrawal of the application. The court considered the request and, noting the parties' agreement, dismissed the application as …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The appellants filed criminal appeals challenging the trial proceedings after a charge-sheet was filed against the respondent. The respondent was subsequently granted regular bail. The appellants argued that the filing of the charge-sheet and the bail did not preclude the appeals, while the …

AKASH NANASAHEB PANGAVHANE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita arising from an alleged assault on 29‑07‑2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicants, using an iron rod and axe, inflicted multiple injuries on the victim, and presented an injury certificate …

RAM KUSHABA MOKASHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ram Kushaba Mokashe applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under Sections 109 and 49 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, arising from an alleged attempt to kill a person by driving a tractor. The FIR dated 17‑10‑2025 records serious injuries to the informant, who claims …

SATISH KUMAR PONDIYAPPANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Satish Kumar Pondiyappan, filed a criminal bail application seeking release from custody. During the pendency of this application, the trial court granted bail to another accused in a similar situation. The applicant's counsel then moved to withdraw the bail application, requesting …

SHAHID AHMED RAZAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

Shahid Ahmed Raza filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. During the pendency of the application, the charge-sheet was filed against him. The applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail petition before the trial court. The court …

ARFAT HANIF SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Arfat Hanif Shaikh, was arrested at Mumbai's international airport with 1,144 grams of ganja, alleged to be a non‑commercial quantity under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged a trap was laid based on prior information and filed a charge‑sheet. The applicant’s counsel argued that he …

MOHAMMAD FAHIM SALIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Mohammad Fahim Salim Shaikh, who was granted medical bail on 12 November 2025 after undergoing bypass surgery, sought a further two‑month extension of that bail. The applicant submitted a cardiology report indicating fitness and claimed he needed additional medical tests, while the State opposed the …

ABDUL GAFUR MOHAMMAD HANIF NARPALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Abdul Gafur Mohammad Hanif Narpali, was arrested on 28 March 2024 for alleged violations of Sections 8(c), 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act. He filed a bail application contending that the police failed to provide him with written grounds of arrest, a requirement affirmed by the Supreme …

Raghuveer Virendra PrajapativersusState of Maharashtra Palghar Police Station

Disposed Off

The applicant, Raghuveer Virendra Prajapati, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court, after hearing counsel, indicated its disinclination to grant bail. On the court's indication, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to …

RAJESH BHALCHANDRA KOLIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Rajesh Bhalchandra Koli, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel, on his instructions, sought to withdraw the bail application. The court considered the request to withdraw the pending bail application. No substantive arguments …

SANJOY SHIVDAS MUKHERJEEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The accused, Sanjoy Shivdas Mukherjee, filed Criminal Bail Application No. 2391 of 2023 seeking relaxation of a condition that required his regular attendance at the police station, a condition imposed on 6 October 2023. The prosecution opposed the relaxation, proposing that the accused appear only …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASTRA

Disposed Off

The victim filed an interim application seeking cancellation of bail granted to the accused on the condition that the accused not act as a counsellor until further order of the trial court. The accused’s counsel argued that the accused had provided counselling via video conferencing, alleging a …

Suryadeep MalhotraversusUnion of India

Disposed Off

The applicant filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Union of India. No substantive arguments or evidence were presented, and the proceedings remained inactive. The court noted the lack of prosecution of the application. Consequently, the court dismissed …

Mrs Nirmakumari Aakash PurohitversusThe State of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mrs. Nirmakumari Aakash Purohit, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. No submissions or evidence were presented on behalf of the applicant. The respondent was represented by Mr. S. S. Ghag, Advocate. The Court …

SUNIL KUMAR RAMSUCHIT BHARTIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sunil Kumar Ramsuchit Bharti, filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The Court, after hearing counsel, expressed disinclination to grant bail at that stage. Consequently, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to …

SAMIN ILIYAS ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, Samin Iliyas Ansari and Sonu Boloram Muramu, were convicted in a POCSO case for the rape of an 11‑year‑old mentally challenged girl. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the victim’s testimony, the absence of a proper test identification parade, and the lack of …

SONU BOLORAM MURAMUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, Samin Iliyas Ansari and Sonu Boloram Muramu, were convicted in a POCSO case for the rape of an 11‑year‑old mentally challenged girl. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the victim’s testimony, the absence of a proper test identification parade, and the lack of …

RITESH VILAS MARUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, R. V. Maru, had been granted bail on 1 July 2025 on condition of furnishing a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with one or more solvent sureties. By April 2026, the applicant was unable to provide the surety for about eight months and sought a reduction of the surety amount. The State …

JAMIL AHMED ANSARI @ SAMEERversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Jamil Ahmed Ansari, sought modification of the bail conditions imposed on 17 July 2025, specifically requesting a reduction in the surety amount from Rs. 25,000 to a lower figure due to his inability to furnish the original surety for about eight months. The respondent State and the …

ZEHAAN SUBHASISH DASversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed by Zehaan Subhasish Das, who was charged under Section 64(2)(m) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66E and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for alleged non‑consensual sexual intercourse, forcible recording and …

AMIT JOGINDER VISHWAKARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Avinash Kadam, Amit Vishwakarma and Sahil Kadam, sought bail in connection with CR No. 837 of 2024, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. They invoked the principle of parity, relying on an …

ATEEV VRAJLAL GALAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered three criminal bail applications filed by Ateev Vrajlal Gala and co‑accused, who were charged under IPC sections 420, 406, 34, 465, 467 and 471 for allegedly misrepresenting that flats were free of mortgage and forging a ‘no due’ certificate. The prosecution alleged that …

RAJU SIDDHYA SULIREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant was charged under multiple sections of the IPC, the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act and the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Regulation for allegedly cheating investors by inducing them to invest in residential flats, forging documents, and diverting funds to a bogus …

ANKUR KAPOOR AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three criminal bail applications filed by Ateev Vrajlal Gala and co‑accused, who were charged under IPC sections 420, 406, 34, 465, 467 and 471 for allegedly misrepresenting that flats were free of mortgage and forging a ‘no due’ certificate. The prosecution alleged that …

FAEEM FAROOQ SHAHversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Vasant Anandrao Idhol, was arrested after 2,800 grams of ganja were seized from him based on intelligence inputs, leading to charges under several provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The applicant pleaded that he has no prior criminal record and …

HAIDER PAIGAMBER PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Haider Paigamber Pathan, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the applicant argued for bail, but the Court expressed disinclination to grant relief at that stage. On the Court's indication, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail …

BHAVESH DEVKUMAR VASUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant Bhavesh Devkumar Vasu filed a bail application seeking an order to mask the victim's name in the online case status. The counsel for the original complainant, Ms. Neha Ahuja, informed the court that the victim's name had already been masked by the Registry. The court noted this …

ABHICHANDRA @ ABHIRAM HARISHYAM PODHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Abhichandra @ Abhiram Harishyam Podh, filed an interim application seeking modification of condition (ii) of a bail order dated 15 September 2023, which required his attendance at the concerned police station. He argued that for the past four years he has been regularly attending the …

RAJU GANPAT KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

BAIL GRANTED

The High Court considered the bail application of Raju Ganpat Kamble, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor between September 2024 and June 2025, offences charged under Sections 65(1) and 351(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The …

SUDESHAN SADANANDAN KURUPversusTHE UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sudeshan Sadanandan Kurup, was arrested in a NDPS case for alleged involvement in the trafficking of about 5 kg of clephedrone, a commercial quantity, based on seized mobile phones, a witness statement, and electronic communications linking him to co‑accused. He sought bail, arguing …

PRASHANT @ BABU MARUTI JABARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Prashant @ Babu Maruti Jabar, was arrested in connection with the murder of Akshay, alleged to have been facilitated by co‑accused Gurunath and Karan after a disputed property sale. The prosecution charged him under IPC sections 120(B), 302, 404 and 201, relying primarily on a witness …

DATTA VISHNU SALVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Datta Vishnu Salvi, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the applicant even on the final date of hearing. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, was represented by Mr. H. J. Dedhia. The Court noted the absence of any representation for …

ABHISHEK KAILASHNATH SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant was charged under Sections 351(2) and 64(2)(m) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly establishing sexual relations on a false promise of marriage, later revealed to be already married. The prosecutrix (Respondent No.2) filed a No Objection affidavit stating that no offence …

UMESH NAVSHYA ANDHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Umesh Navshya Andher, was charged under IPC Sections 305 (abetment of suicide) and 354 (outraging modesty), and POCSO Act Sections 8 and 12, for allegedly holding the hand of a 14‑year‑old girl who later committed suicide. The prosecution alleged that this act constituted abetment of …

ZAFAR MEHENDI WASIK HAIDERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Zafar Mehendi Wasik Haider, sought bail for offences under the BNS Act, 2023 and the MPID Act, 1999 arising from a complaint that he, as promoter‑director of High Vincent Pvt Ltd, induced a scrap dealer to invest money with promises of returns, which later defaulted. The prosecution …

REDDY MALLESH SHADKINUR @ RAJUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Reddy Mallesh Shadkinur, sought bail after being in custody since December 2022 for alleged offences under Sections 8(c), 22(b), 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, involving the recovery of 110 g of mephedrone from him and 460 g from a co‑accused. The applicant relied on a Supreme Court …

VIJAY BABU KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an application for regular bail filed by Vasant Anandrao Idhol, accused of offences under Sections 137(2) and 64(2) of the Bhartiya Naya Sanhita and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The applicant's counsel argued that the victim's statements were inconsistent – …

JAKIR NASIM KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Jakir Nasim Khan, who submitted an affidavit undertaking to deposit Rs.3,27,400 within a week of release and Rs.10,00,000 each month for six months, along with a promise not to enter the Govandi jurisdiction where the complainant resides. Both the …

GANESH BALARAM PATOLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicant, Ganesh Balaram Patole, filed a criminal bail application after the charge was framed against him. The respondent, State of Maharashtra, opposed bail, arguing that framing of charge precludes bail at this stage. The learned counsel for the applicant contended that bail could still be …

Kynlo MagwadaversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Vasant Anandrao Idhol and a co‑accused, were intercepted at Mumbai airport on intelligence that they might be carrying narcotics and were found in possession of 34.452 kg of heroin. They filed a bail application alleging procedural violations of the NDPS Act, including non‑compliance …

SHERALI HAFIZ KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vasant Anandrao Idhol was arrested after police found 15 g of mephedrone on his person and later seized 445 g from his residence. He applied for regular bail, contending that the police violated mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act, specifically Sections 50 (right to be searched before a gazetted …

RAHUL @ POUDAT @ SUNIL NASHKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rahul @ Poudat @ Sunil Nashkar, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. The court considered a communication dated 1 June 2026 from the learned District Judge-3 & Additional Sessions Judge, Belapur, requesting an extension of time to dispose of Sessions Case No.18/2023. …

SHIVAJI S/O HARIBHAU GHODEversusSMT BHIMABAI W/O POPAT@BHAU BIBAVE AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Shivaji Haribhau Ghode, filed an interim application after his appeal (First Appeal No. 2478 of 2025) was dismissed on 24 February 2026 for want of prosecution. He argued that the counsel for the appellant was not admitted online, leading to the dismissal, and that service of notice …

YASH VILAS GHAGversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Yash Vilas Ghag, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court. During the hearing, the learned counsel for the applicant sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if the trial was not concluded within eight months. The court, noting …

DEEPAK TIRMAL SAUDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Deepak Tirmal Saud, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay. During the pendency of the bail application, the applicant was acquitted in the POCSO Special Case No.2151 of 2025. The applicant's counsel submitted that the bail application had become infructuous due to the …

SAMEER RAJESH BASOPIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vasant Anandrao Idhol, was arrested for alleged violations of Sections 8(c), 22(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 after 70 grams of contraband were seized from him on 23 October 2024. He has been in custody since 10 December 2022 and seeks bail on …

SHLOK MAHESH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Shlok Mahesh Jadhav, was charged under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act for allegedly forcing a minor to consume alcohol and then having sexual intercourse with her twice, once with a contraceptive pill. The victim’s …

AKASH @ SUNNY BHUPAT DASversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Akash @ Sunny Bhupat Das, who was charged under Sections 8(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 for possession of 100 grams of mephedrone. The applicant argued that a co‑accused, against whom 60 grams were seized, …

MOHD NADIR NABIULLAH SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mohd. Nandir Nabiullah Shaikh, was arrested on 6 May 2024 after police seized 57 bottles of codeine from a bag he was carrying, of which 43 were identified as contraband. He applied for regular bail, contending that the seizure violated the Standing Order on sample collection because …

ASHISH DEVENDRA PASWANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Ashish Devendra Paswan, filed a criminal bail application before the High Court of Bombay. The appellant's counsel, Gaurav Bhavani, informed the Court that only one witness remained to be examined before the Trial Court and that this witness would be examined on the next hearing. The …

PENTAYYA JANGLYA CHITAREEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Pentayya Janglya Chitaree, filed a criminal bail application (Cr. B.A. 2219-2025) before the High Court of Bombay. On 4 March 2026, the Court issued an order that incorrectly recorded the criminal case number as CR No. 191 of 2024 instead of the correct CR No. 18 of 2024. The …

ANKUSH @ AKASH MAHENDRAPRATAP SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Court entertained a praecipe seeking correction of a clerical error in the order dated 04 March 2026 concerning criminal bail applications. The order mistakenly mentioned only CR No. 567 of 2020 instead of both CR No. 567 of 2020 and CR No. 341 of 2020. The Court directed that the error be …

ANKUSH @ AKASH @ MAHENDRAPRATAP SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Court entertained a praecipe seeking correction of a clerical error in the order dated 04 March 2026 concerning criminal bail applications. The order mistakenly mentioned only CR No. 567 of 2020 instead of both CR No. 567 of 2020 and CR No. 341 of 2020. The Court directed that the error be …

IMRAN JAHURUL KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Imran Jahurul Kha, who was arrested for possession of 38.117 kg of ganja alleged to be for sale, an offence under Sections 8(c) and 20(c) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution argued that the quantity involved was commercial and that the case should …

RAJENDRA BAGIRATH SINGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Rajendra Bagirath Singh and Namdev Vishnu Kale, were arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case involving a fraudulent WhatsApp link that led to a loss of over Rs. 43 crore. They sought bail, arguing that most co‑accused (10 out of 14) had already been released and that their …

BIPIN VINOD KANDUMALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed To be withdrawn

The applicant, Bipin Vinod Kandumal, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing, the court indicated an inclination not to grant bail, and the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the application, requesting the trial court to expedite the trial. The State …

SULTAN AHMED ABDUL LATIF SHAIKHversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Dismissed

The appellant, Sultan Ahmed Abdul Latif Shaikh, sought regular bail in a case involving the alleged trafficking of 16 kilograms of mephedrone under the NDNDPS Act. He argued that his arrest reasons were not communicated, that no narcotics were recovered from him, and that the large cash seized from …

BHIM PRASADSINGH BADELAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Bhim Prasadsingh Badela, was arrested on 7 January 2025 and charged under IPC sections 178 to 182 and Section 3(5) of the BNS 2023 for alleged possession of counterfeit currency. The applicant’s counsel argued that the prosecution’s case was undermined by a discrepancy in the timeline …

SMIT MATAPRASAD RAJAKversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Smit Mataprasad Rajak filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing both sides, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, indicating a desire to revive it if the trial extended beyond six months. The Court noted its reluctance to grant any …

DEEPAK MAHADEV GAUTAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Deepak Mahadev Gautam filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. After hearing both sides, the applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to revive it if the trial does not conclude within six months. The Court, noting its reluctance to grant …

NAMDEV VISHNU KALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Rajendra Singh and Namdev Kale, accused in a cyber‑fraud case (CR No. 761 of 2024) involving alleged phishing via a WhatsApp link that led to a fraudulent transfer of Rs 1 lakh and a total loss of over Rs 43 crores. The offences were alleged under …

NISHA DEEPAK SHARMAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, who were charged under Sections 504, 506 read with 34 of the IPC and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(v)(a) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, sought anticipatory bail. The Special Court rejected their pre‑arrest bail applications, …

SMT. DHARMISHTA SANAT GANDHI AND ORS.versusDEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,

Partly Allowed

The appellants, the legal heirs of a deceased motorist killed in a 2023 road accident, appealed a Motor Vehicles Tribunal award that granted Rs.13,76,800 as compensation. They argued that the tribunal erred by using only Rs.1,80,000 per annum (10‑15% of the deceased's claimed income of Rs.9,00,000) …

AFFAK AASIF SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants, Affak Aasif Sayyed and Faisal Shafikul Rehman Sayyed, were convicted under the NDPS Act for possession of mephedrone and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with a fine. They filed interim applications seeking suspension of their sentences and enlargement of bail pending appeal, …

AAKASH SHUKLAL BHOYEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Aakash Shuklal Bhoye, was convicted under Section 307 IPC and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail pending his appeal, arguing that the injured witness’s testimony was inconsistent …

PARSHURAM KAUTIKRAO PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant was convicted under IPC Section 354A(2) and the POCSO Act for allegedly molesting an 11‑year‑old girl on a school bus. He challenged the conviction on grounds of a 19‑hour delay in filing the FIR, alleged inconsistencies in the victim's statements, and the non‑examination of a girl …

MANOJ ANIL KAWADE AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellants challenged the Special Court's rejection of their pre‑arrest bail application, arguing that the court had not examined whether a prima facie case under the Atrocities Act existed. The High Court noted that the Special Court had failed to record any findings on the merits, which would …

SANJAY RAMDAS CHAUDHARY AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellants appealed against the rejection of their anticipatory bail application in a case involving alleged offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The appellants argued that the FIR statements were uncorroborated, no …

SURESH GERILALJI KOTHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner, Suresh Gerilalji Kothari, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. His counsel, Ms. Ritu G. Gehlot, informed the Court that the petitioner had not communicated with her for many years and had failed to provide further instructions. Consequently, the advocate on record was …

KAVITA K. WADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Kavita K. Wade, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the leave to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was disposed of as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the case were …

ANIL JAISINGHANI AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioners, Anil Jaisinghani & Anr., filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. No petitioners appeared when called for hearing. The court noted that after 21 March 2018 the petitioners and/or their counsel made no effort to circulate …

SUBHASH H. LODHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Subhash H. Lodha, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court. He failed to appear for the hearing and, after September 4, 2019, neither he nor his counsel took any steps to circulate the petition. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in pursuing the …

AVINASH VAMAN BHOIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Avinash Vaman Bhoir, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay challenging the actions of the State of Maharashtra and others. Subsequently, the petitioner’s counsel applied for unconditional leave to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the application and, …

GAJANAN RAGHUNATH SHELKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Gajanan Raghunath Shelke, filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the State of Maharashtra. The respondent State, through counsel Smt. Madhavi H. Mhatre, submitted that the petitioner had been released from Yerwada Open District Prison on 1 March 2016 …

NITIN MAGAN KOKANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

A writ petition (No. 4954 of 2014) was filed by Nitin Magan Kokane before the High Court of Bombay. The petitioner failed to appear when called for hearing. The record shows that after 22 June 2016, the petitioner or his counsel did not take any steps to circulate the petition even once. The court …

MOHANLAL SHRESHTHANARAYAN DUBEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dissmiss For Default/Non-Prosecution

The petitioner, Mohanlal Shreshthanarayan Dubey, filed Writ Petition No. 5046 of 2014 in the Bombay High Court. The record shows that the petitioner failed to appear for the hearing on the earlier date of 7 June 2017 and again on the scheduled date of 12 February 2026. The court noted that the …

DASHRATH BUDHAJI KHALE AND ORSversusMEHMOOD ADAM DALVI AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Mehmood Adam Dalvi, challenged a notice dated 25 February 2024 issued by the Tahasildar of Bhiwandi concerning the land of an Adivasi, Budhaji Devji Khale. The petition alleged that the Collector of Thane had not granted permission to transfer or utilize the land, leading to the …

MANISHA GANESH THAKARE AND ORS.versusBAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.

Allowed

The applicants, who are claimants in an insurance dispute, sought an urgent order to withdraw 50% of the amount deposited by the insurer to prevent attachment of their properties by a bank. The insurer opposed, arguing that the appeal challenged the tribunal’s award on the basis that loss of income …

MR. MANOJ MAHENDRA JHAversusNATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Disposed Off

Manoj Mahendra Jha filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court against National Insurance Company Limited and another respondent. The appellant failed to appear before the court despite being served with notice. The court noted that the appellant's absence indicated a lack of interest in …

RAMA VAMAN KAVTEversusBHAGWAT R RADE

Disposed Off

Rama Vaman Kavte filed a first appeal before the Bombay High Court against Bhagwat R. Rade and others. Neither the appellant nor her counsel appeared before the court on the scheduled date. The court observed that the absence of the appellant and her counsel indicated a lack of interest in …

JYOTI YUVRAJ DAWARE AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION/DEFAULT AT ADMISSION STAGE

The appellants, Jyoti Yuvraj Daware & Anr., filed Criminal Appeal No. 1289 of 2022 before the High Court of Bombay, challenging a decision of the State of Maharashtra. The matter was heard by Justice R. M. Joshi, with Mr. S.S. Ghag appearing for the respondent State and no counsel representing the …

LUCKY @ LOHIT BHAUSAHEB THAKARE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellants, Lucky alias Lohit Bhausaheb Thakare and others, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. After filing, they surrendered and moved the Court for permission to withdraw the appeal. The sole issue before the Court was whether an appeal could be withdrawn after the …

KRISHNARAO RAOSAHEB THAKARE AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellants, Krishnarao Raosaheb Thakare & Ors, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. While the appeal was pending, they surrendered, rendering the appeal infructuous. Their counsel sought leave of the court to withdraw the appeal. The court granted the leave and dismissed the …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD AND ANRversusSHRI BECHAN PRASAD MAURYA AND ORS

Dismissed

The High Court considered an appeal by New India Assurance Ltd under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act challenging a tribunal award of Rs 4,71,000 in a death claim. The insurer argued that the insurance policy was not genuine and that it had been denied a hearing, seeking to set aside the award. …

SMT. DAMINI MAHENDRA PATALE (PATEL) AND ORS. NO. 1 FOR HERSELF AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF 2 TO 5versusTHE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD THRANSPORT CORPORATION

Dismissed

The appellants, Smt. Damini Mahendra Patale and others, filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court against the Divisional Controller, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Nashik. No counsel appeared for the appellants on the scheduled hearing date. The court observed that the appellants …

PANKAJ BAPU BACHHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant was convicted under Section 354A of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly pressing the breast and kissing a minor victim on 20-21 July 2021. The prosecution relied primarily on the victim's testimony, her statement under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C., and documentary …

CHINTAMAN PANDURAN ADHIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Tejas Madhukar Desale filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. An intervenor filed Interim Application No. 3750 of 2025 seeking permission to intervene in the bail proceedings. The Court, after considering the intervenor's request, allowed the intervention and disposed of the interim …

NEERAJ SHITAL SHAHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Neeraj Shital Shah, appealed against an order granting interim relief in a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The FIR alleged that the alleged offence occurred inside the appellant's cabin and was not heard by anyone else, i.e., …

BANDADADA @ RUDESH RAMESH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Bandadada alias Rudesh Ramesh Shinde, who is in jail, filed an interim application seeking condonation of delay in filing his criminal appeal. The State of Maharashtra opposed the application. The court considered the appellant's curtailed liberty and the interest of justice. It found …

POOJA KIRAN GHARATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The High Court considered two interim applications seeking enlargement of bail for convicted appellants in a Special (POCSO) case. The appellants were convicted under various IPC and POCSO provisions for sexual offences against a minor who is also mentally disabled. The counsel argued lack of …

MADHUKAR PANDURANG ADLING AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellants challenged the order granting them interim relief in a case under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, arguing that the FIR showed the alleged offence was not committed in public view and therefore Section 18's embargo should not apply. The State …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSMT. UMADEVI RAMESHWAR SINGH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.46,25,000 granted to the dependents of a deceased road accident victim, invoking Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The insurer contended that the Tribunal failed to consider the deceased's contributory …

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.versusSMT. UMADEVI RAMESHWAR SINGH AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs. 46,25,000 granted to the claimants, alleging that the Tribunal failed to consider the deceased's contributory negligence and miscalculated compensation by using an incorrect income figure and an excessive …

SHRI. RAJENDRA SUDAM GANGURDEversusSHRI. SIDDIK KHAN AHMED KHAN AND ANR.

Partly Allowed

The appellant, Rajendra Sudam Gangurde, appealed a tribunal award of Rs.12,29,230 for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, seeking enhancement of compensation for loss of earnings and an artificial limb. He proved he ran a typing institution and, due to an above‑elbow arm loss, suffered …

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.,versusBHUSHAN SURESH SONAR AND ANR.

Partly Allowed

The High Court heard two appeals arising from the same motor accident compensation award. The insurer (HDFC Ergo GIC) appealed on the ground that the driver of the offending vehicle did not possess a valid licence, alleging a fake licence defence, while the claimant (Bhushan Suresh Sonar) sought …

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusMAHENDRA SHRIPAT MANE AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Reliance General Insurance Co., filed an interim application seeking restoration of its first appeal, which had been dismissed because it failed to serve notice on the respondents. The dismissal occurred after a delay of 1 year and 258 days. The court considered whether the delay …