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PRADIP VITTHAL GADE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The appellants Pradip Vitthal Gade and Alka Sandip Gade were convicted for the death of Pradip's wife after a domestic quarrel that allegedly led to assault with kicks and fist blows. The prosecution proved fatal internal injuries through post‑mortem findings, while the defence argued that the …

VYANKAT SHIVAJI SHINDE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants Vyankat Shinde and Maya were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Latur, of offences under Section 326 and Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code respectively, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment with fines. They filed a criminal application seeking bail and suspension of …

GANESH MOHANRAO WAGHMAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, accused No.2 in FIR No.293/2025, was arrested for alleged involvement in the murder of a husband on 10‑06‑2025, where accused No.1 stabbed the victim after a quarrel. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was present, abused the victim and held his hands, thereby facilitating the …

MUNGLYA ALIAS MANGESH MAHADEV BEDREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant was convicted by a Fast Track Special Court for rape (IPC s.376) and assault (IPC s.323) based on the testimony of the victim and her husband, despite a month-long delay in filing the FIR. On appeal, the High Court examined the credibility of the victim’s statements, the unexplained …

KISHOR ANKUSH PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Kishor Ankush Pawar, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequently, the applicant's counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The court considered whether it could grant such permission, noting its inherent …

YOGESH VALJI AHIRRAO AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition challenging an FIR that led to criminal prosecution. The accused were acquitted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Dhule on 06-10-2023. The respondents' counsel argued that, since the accused were acquitted, the petition had become infructuous. The …

YUVRAJ ALIAS JIVRAJ ANNA ANDHALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Yuvraj alias Jivraj Anna Andhale, filed a bail application (938 BAIL APPLICATION NO. 231 OF 2026) before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. After the charge-sheet was filed, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application and to approach the trial …

DAGDU BABURAO MUSLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISMISSED

Dagdu, the owner of 0.42 R of land acquired for the Yeldarwadi storage tank, challenged the compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, who had treated the land as dry‑crop land and paid Rs. 920 per R. He sought a reference court review, presenting documents such as a sale deed, …

GOPAL MANIKRAO BIRAJDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The appellant, Gopal Manikrao Biradar, was convicted under Sections 353, 332 and 379 of the Indian Penal Code by the Additional Sessions Judge, Udgir, and sentenced to a term not exceeding two years. He filed a criminal application seeking condonation of a 1,387‑day delay in preferring an appeal, …

SAGAR DIPAK AWAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sagar Dipak Aware, filed a bail application (BA/319/2026) after a chargesheet had been filed against him. He sought to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application before the trial court. The learned counsel argued that the filing of the chargesheet …

PRAMOD ALIAS PRADIP DIPCHAND VISHWAKARMAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Pramod alias Pradip Dipchand Vishwakarma applied for bail in a murder case (Crime No. 609/2024) under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the applicant assaulted Ashokkumar with a stone slab, causing fatal head injuries, as corroborated by an eye‑witness, Parmatmaram …

ASIF SALIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The court considered bail applications filed by Asif Salim Shaikh and Kishor alias Pappur Bhand, accused in FIR No. 151/2025 for the murder of Matin, who died from a puncture wound caused by an iron nail. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with others, assaulted the victim in a temple …

KISHOR ALIAS PAPPU PRAKASH BHANDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The court considered bail applications filed by Asif Salim Shaikh and Kishor alias Pappur Bhand, accused in FIR No. 151/2025 for the murder of Matin by a puncture wound from an iron nail. The prosecution argued the offence was serious, supported by post‑mortem evidence and an eyewitness statement. …

RAMESHWAR VISHNU POULversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Rameshwar Vishnu Poul, filed Criminal Application No. 802 of 2026 before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. He later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicant made the request on his instructions. The Court considered …

ANJALI VISHAL WAGHversusVISHAL RANGNATH WAGH AND ANOTHER

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Anjali Vishal Wagh filed a criminal application and appeal against Vishal Rangnath Wagh and the State. During proceedings, a police communication confirmed that Vishal Rangnath Wagh had died on 16 June 2025, a fact not contested by either party. The court held that the death of the accused …

NITIN DATTATRAYA INGALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Nitin Dattatraya Ingale, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. After the order dated 18 March 2026 was pronounced, the applicant’s counsel pointed out that the order incorrectly recorded the amount of alleged bribe as Rs.80,000 instead of the correct …

PARMESHWAR DNYANOBA MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Parmeshwar Dnyanoba Mane was convicted by the Additional Sessions and Special Judge in Latur under IPC sections 354 and 354‑B and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12 for sexual offences against a nine‑year‑old girl, receiving a three‑year concurrent sentence. He had been on bail throughout the trial, …

DHONDIRAM @ KAILAS JAGANNATH SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant was convicted by a Special Court for offences under Section 354A of the IPC and Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. On appeal, the High Court examined whether the prosecution had proved that the victim was a child under 18, as required by Section …

DIGAMBAR RAMRAO KALAMBversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED

The applicant, Digambar Ramrao Kalamb, filed a criminal application (No. 924 of 2019) before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The applicant failed to appear for the hearing even on a second call. The court noted that the required amendment to the application had not been effected since 11 …

VINAYAK SAKHARAM THAVILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Two criminal applications (Nos. 897/2021 and 984/2021) were filed before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, by Narendra @ Sandip Kanhiyalal Musale and Vinayak Sakharam Thavil respectively, against the State of Maharashtra and another respondent. The applicants sought relief under the criminal …

NOOR MOHAD. MUSA PATEL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicants filed a criminal application and later sought the Court's permission to withdraw it. The learned counsel for the applicants, on their instructions, moved the Court for such permission. The Court considered whether a criminal application can be withdrawn at the applicants' request. It …

JAVED ALIAS BABLU MEHTABSAB BAGWANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The accused, Javed alias Bablu Mehtabsab Bagwan, filed a second bail application in a case involving offences under Sections 302 and 324 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging delay in the trial. The High Court examined the status report, which showed that the charge was framed on 28‑03‑2024 and several …

USHA MURALIDHAR UPASNI AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicants, Usha Muralidhar Upasani and others, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. They later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The sole issue before the court was whether it could grant permission for withdrawal of a pending …

LAXMAN BHASKAR HAVANE AND OTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking quashment of FIR No.175/2021, which alleged offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504 and 506 IPC relating to alleged cruelty, assault and harassment of a daughter‑in‑law. The petitioner argued that the FIR contained no specific averments of cruelty …

ASHISH DNYANOBA DHAKANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The appellant, a police Naik, appealed against his conviction under Section 307 IPC for allegedly assaulting and throwing a police Sub‑Inspector from a terrace. The prosecution relied mainly on the victim’s testimony, spot‑panchanama, blood‑stain evidence and a few independent witnesses, while the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusDASHRATH PRABHAKAR MORE AND OTHERS

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The State of Maharashtra filed an appeal against the acquittal of Dashrath Prabhakar More and another under Section 14(A) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The appellant sought permission to file a separate leave‑to‑appeal application. The court noted …

BABAN GAMBHIR TADVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The petitioner, Baban Gambhir Tadvi, filed a criminal writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, challenging the criminal prosecution arising from the FIR. The petitioner argued that the prosecution had already resulted in his acquittal, rendering the petition unnecessary. The …

BHAGWAN BHAU HULAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The petitioner, Bhagwan Bhau Hulawale, filed a criminal writ petition and later sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition while retaining the liberty to raise all grounds during the trial. The petitioner’s counsel, H. A. Shinde, appeared on his behalf. The issue before the court was …

MONUSINGH JAGDISHSINGH BAVARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Monusingh Jagdishsingh Bavari was arrested on 26-10-2022 and has been in pre‑trial custody for over nine years. He applied for bail, arguing that the trial has been delayed, the charge‑sheet lists 60 witnesses, and his prolonged incarceration violates his right to a speedy trial under Article 21. …

PRIYANKA W/O SURESH JADHAV AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners, who are the sister‑in‑law, brother‑in‑law, father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of the informant, filed a criminal application seeking quashment of FIR No. 152/2024 and the accompanying charge‑sheet alleging offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 506, 504 and 34 IPC. The court examined the …

RAHUL @ KALIDAS ARUN GHOLAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, Rahul Gholap, was convicted by the Sessions Court for rape under Section 376(1) IPC, criminal trespass under Section 452 IPC and related offences, based on the testimony of the 23‑year‑old victim, eye‑witnesses and forensic evidence. The appellant appealed, arguing that the medical …

XYZversusSANTOSH MAROTI BHANDARE AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, a 25‑year‑old driver, was convicted by the Special POCSO Court for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a 14‑year‑old girl, under Section 5(l) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 376(2)(n) of the IPC, and was sentenced to seven years’ rigorous …

NAYUM KHAN YOUNUS KHAN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Nayum Khan, filed a criminal application seeking relief. After the trial court acquitted the accused, the applicant moved the High Court for permission to withdraw the application, arguing that the matter had become infructuous. The learned counsel for the applicant, Mr. Rehan Khan, …

AKSHAY SUDHAKAR JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The petitioner, Akshay Sudhakar Jadhav, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the charge‑sheet. He later sought the court's permission to withdraw that petition and to file a fresh petition on the same issue. The learned counsel for the petitioner requested liberty to withdraw and re‑file. The …

VISHWANATH KASHINATH SAVLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The Court entertained an application to speak to the minutes of its order dated 8 January 2026, wherein the appointed counsel for Respondent No. 2, Ms Deepali Patil, sought a higher fee than the standard amount prescribed by the rules. Ms Patil argued that the existing fee was meagre. The Court …

RAHUL @ KALIDAS ARUN GHOLAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant was convicted for rape (Sec. 376(1) IPC) and related offences including criminal trespass (Sec. 452 IPC) and assault (Secs. 354, 354D, 323, 506, 451 IPC). The prosecution relied on the victim’s testimony, spot‑panchnama, medical examination reports showing abrasions on the victim and …

MOHANRAO WAMANRAO SIRSAT AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicants, Mohanrao Wamanrao Sirsat and another, filed a criminal application seeking to raise all points before the trial court after the charge had already been framed. They requested permission to withdraw the application. The primary issue was whether the court could allow withdrawal of the …

YOGESH VALJI AHIRRAO AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The petitioners filed a criminal writ petition challenging the FIR that led to prosecution and eventual acquittal of the accused. The respondents, represented by Mr. V. V. Jahagirdar, argued that the acquittal rendered the petition moot. The court observed that the order of acquittal dated …

MARUTI JALINDAR SARVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for attempt to commit rape under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the IPC and for kidnapping under Section 452 IPC. The prosecution’s case relied on the testimony of the victim’s mother (PW‑2) and two neighbours (PW‑3 and PW‑4) who saw …

SANDIP KISHAN KOKATE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicants, Sandip Kishan Kokate and others, filed a criminal application before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench. Subsequently, the parties reached a settlement and the applicants sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the applicants moved …

ANKUSH BHAURAO SAWANT AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicants, parents of a minor, sought to quash FIR No. 359/2024 alleging offences under the Bhartiya Nayaya Sanhita, arguing it was a retaliatory "counter‑blast" after they filed a non‑cognizable receipt accusing the complainant of threats and assault. They contended that the FIR was false, …

VIVEK S/O. SURESH SHUKLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED

The applicant's counsel issued a notice informing the applicant of the withdrawal of the vakalatnama and the collection of case papers. Despite receiving the notice, the applicant failed to appear before the court. The respondent's counsel highlighted this non‑appearance. The court considered …

MANIK LALA MEHETRE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicants filed a criminal application seeking permission to withdraw it after the charge-sheet had been filed. The counsel for the applicants argued that the withdrawal should be allowed with liberty to file a fresh application if needed. The respondent's counsel opposed the withdrawal. The …

RAJENDRA S/O. DILIPSINGH TEHRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Rajendra Dilipsingh Tehra, filed a criminal application before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench. The respondent State of Maharashtra filed a 'B Summary' report, which, according to the learned Assistant Public Prosecutor, rendered the pending application infructuous. On this …

PRAKASH BABURAO KADUSKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

Prakash Baburao Kaduskar appealed for bail and suspension of a 20‑year sentence imposed for offences under Sections 354, 376(2)(i)(j)(n), 376(3), 506 of the IPC and Sections 4, 6, 8 of the POCSO Act. The applicant argued that the FIR was delayed, the victim was almost 16 and had a consensual …

SHAILESH SAMBHRAO BORLEPWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Shailesh Sambhrao Borlepwar, filed a criminal application seeking permission to withdraw the application and to raise all grounds before the trial court, noting that charges had already been framed and two witnesses examined. The respondent State of Maharashtra opposed the request. …

VISHAL BABASAHEB NIPUNGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, Vishal Babasaheb Nipunge, appealed against his conviction by a Special Judge under Section 11(iv) read with Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 for repeatedly following a 15‑year‑old girl. The trial court had found him guilty of sexual …

GOVINDU MAHADU KARHALE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants were convicted under IPC sections 353, 323 and 341 read with Section 34 and sentenced to six months’ simple imprisonment with fines, while being acquitted of other charges. They remained on bail throughout the trial, did not misuse liberty, and surrendered after judgment, subsequently …

NITIN NAGNATH MUPIDWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, who ran a photo studio, was convicted by a Special Judge for raping an 11-year‑old girl, who was also described as mentally retarded, and for multiple offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The appeal challenged the conviction on grounds that the …

ARUN YASHWANT MEDHE ALIAS DOCTOR BABAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Arun Yashwant Medhe alias Doctor Baba was convicted under IPC sections 376(2)(J) and 376(3) and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for offences involving sexual assault, and was sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment. He filed a criminal appeal challenging the conviction and …

SHIVAJI NARSIMLU GURULWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ABATED

The appellant, Shivaji Narsimlu Gurulwar, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra. During the pendency of the appeal, the respondent submitted a communication dated 8 March 2026 along with a death certificate indicating that the appellant had died on 30 December 2023. The court …

VIKAS SUBHASH PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, convicted under Section 354-A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11(i) read with Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, was sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. After surrendering to the court, he was granted bail and …

BABAN KISHAN BHAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The appellant, Baban Kishan Bhawar, had completed the sentence imposed on him and sought to withdraw his criminal appeal against the State of Maharashtra. The appellant, represented by Ms. Savita P. Kakade, informed the court that he no longer wished to pursue the appeal and presented a certificate …