Bombay High Court
Varuna Shrikant Tambe Nee Varuna ... vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors on 18 March, 2026
Author: Bharati Dangre
Bench: Bharati Dangre
903 WP 3457 OF 2022 GROUP.DOC
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
(903) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 3457 OF 2022
Jatin Laxman Vispute and Ors. ...Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary Forest Department ...Respondents
and Ors.
WITH
(201) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12394 OF 2025
Bombay Trading Company ...Petitioner
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through Government Pleader ...Respondents
and Ors.
WITH
(204) CIVIL WRIT PETITION (ST.) NO. 21998 OF 2022
Devesh Balkrishna Uchil and Anr. ...Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through Secretary and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(205) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12459 OF 2016
Vinayachand Yadavsingh Kothari ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Digitally
signed by
Through Secretary and Ors. ...Respondents
RAJESHRI
RAJESHRI PRAKASH
PRAKASH AHER
AHER Date:
2026.04.01
11:16:08
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12455 OF 2016
DilipkumarVinayachand Kothari ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through Secretary and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(206) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1876 OF 2026
Dhirendra Laxman Joshi And Anr. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through Secretary and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1879 OF 2026
Bhimsen Pandurang Jadhav And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through Secretary and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1877 OF 2026
Shripati Rama Patil And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through Secretary and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1875 OF 2026
Tushar Chintamani Mengale And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra and Ors. ...Respondents
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5984 OF 2024
Rahul Iftikhar Kadri And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 2220 OF 2026
Fhashibai Lakhu Kange
Thr. The POA Holders ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12861 OF 2018
Mr. Janak H. Vaswani And Anr. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 92 OF 2020
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12861 OF 2018
Mr. Janak H. Vaswani And Anr. ... Applicants /
Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 17792 OF 2025
Pawan Radheshyam Gupta And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(207) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 2328 OF 2025
Yusuf Meherally Centre A
Public Trust Throu. Signatory ... Petitioner
Nishant Subhash Gaikwad
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(208) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1919 OF 2023
Syed Wajid Ali Shah Kadri And Ors ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 2754 OF 2026
Yashodhara Arun Deshpande And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1082 OF 2024
Harishchandra Shivram Desai ... Petitioner
(Thr. P.A.H. Chetan H. Desai)
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5604 OF 2022
Gulabrao Baburao Karanjule And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Principal Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 15302 OF 2023
Manisha Ramesh Pawar And Anr. ... Petitioners
Versus
Deputy Conservator Forest
Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12953 OF 2019
Mohanbhai Ishwarbhai Patel And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(209) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 6508 OF 2012
Bharat Chandulal Nanavati ... Petitioners
And Ors.
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Versus
Union of India And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
INTERIM APPLICATION (ST.) NO. 41276 OF 2025
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 6508 OF 2012
Sanjay Shashikant More
Throu. Poa Sachin J. Nanavati And Anr. ... Applicants
Versus
Bharat Chandulal Nanavati ...Respondents
And Ors.
WITH
(213) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1723 OF 2025
Varuna Shrikant Tambe Nee ... Petitioners
Varuna Shankar Velkar L.H.
Shree S. Velkar Decd And Ors And Ors.
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(214) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5790 OF 2018
Kamran Kadir Shaikh And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Its Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 3118 OF 2017
Kaluram Balu Bajare And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
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CIVIL WRIT PETITION (ST.) NO. 10083 OF 2023
Samamah Developers And Health Resort
Pvt. Ltd. Thr. Its Director ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 7213 OF 2022
Russell Francis Dmello And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5239 OF 2019
Gunwant Chimanlal Gopani ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 15422 OF 2024
Kumudesh Romesh Bhandari And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 11149 OF 2022
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Sou. Madhuri Prabhakar Kekane And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra
Thr. Chief Sec. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 30 OF 2020
Mr. Ajay Govindbhai Kakadia ... Petitioners
Through POA Hiren Bhes And Anr.
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION (ST.) NO. 22989 OF 2022
Kamran Kadir Shaikh And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State of Maharashtra
Through its Secretary ...Respondents
Revenue and Forest Dept. And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION (ST.) NO. 28410 OF 2022
Samamah Developers And Health Resort
Pvt. Ltd. Thr. Its Director ... Petitioner
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra
Thru Secretary, Forest Dept. And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5691 OF 2024
Devdarshan Chs Ltd. Thr. Its Secretary Mr.
Naresh Sudhakar Dhangar ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
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Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 19093 OF 2024
Vanita Siddharth Bhandari And Ors ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 17636 OF 2024
Vanita Siddharth Bhandari And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 18592 OF 2024
Satish Dahyalal Chokshi And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1977 OF 2026
Mohnish Omprakash Chhajer And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 3211 OF 2025
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Maganlal Harjivan Timbadia And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
(215) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4844 OF 2018
Shri. Narottam C. Sharma And Anr. ... Petitioners
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra,
Through The Secretary, And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1670 OF 2026
Dhaneshwar Madhukar Bhoir And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION (ST.) NO. 1733 OF 2023
Mohammad Rahat S/O Manzoor Ahmad ... Petitioner
Khan
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 10288 OF 2024
Vishwas Murlidhar Sapatne Jagdishkar And ... Petitioners
Anr.
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 3681 OF 2022
M/S. Vishal Construction Co. And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4009 OF 2018
Shri. Syed Mohamed Shah Abdul Hamid ... Petitioner
Kadri
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
INTERIM APPLICATION (ST.) NO. 22265 OF 2022
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4009 OF 2018
Syed Mohamed Shah Abdul H Amid Kadri ... Applicants
Decd. Through L Hrs.
S Mrs. Syed Khalida Moham Ed Shah Kadri
And Ors
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
INTERIM APPLICATION (ST.) NO. 24642 OF 2022
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4009 OF 2018
Mohammad Rahat S/O Manzoor Ahmad ... Applicant
Versus
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Sayed Mohamedd Shah Abdul Hamid Kadri
Decd. Through ...Respondents
L Hrs Mrs. Syed Khalida Moh
Amed Shah Kadri And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9477 OF 2016
Shri. Rajendra Maruti Ben Gale ... Petitioner
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra,
Through The Secretary, And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12225 OF 2018
Ambika Prasad Kaushik And Anr. ... Petitioner
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra,
Through The Secretary, And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12457 OF 2016
M/S. Gopesh Investment And Trading Pvt. ... Petitioner
Ltd. And Anr.
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra,
Through The Secretary, And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9171 OF 2016
Mrs. Radhika Chetan Mehra And Anr. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9507 OF 2016
M/S. Dattani Estate Through Its Partners ... Petitioners
And Ors.
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION (ST.) NO. 17821 OF 2026
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9507 OF 2016
(NOT ON BOARD)
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9536 OF 2016
Shri. Brijesh Satish Dattani ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION (ST.) NO. 17856 OF 2026
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9536 OF 2016
Shri. Brijesh Satish Dattani ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9501 OF 2016
Devendra Shivajirao Jondhale And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
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State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9586 OF 2016
Smt. Ranjana Rajkumar Makharia ... Petitioner
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra,
Through The Secretary, And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5922 OF 1999
Shri Bhagwant Ladku Dubhele ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 9506 OF 2016
Shri. Vijay Madhusudan Yadev ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8174 OF 2025
Kapil Mahendra Sharma And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 1856 OF 2016
Mrs. Madhu Prakash Kapoor And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
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State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5697 OF 2024
Om Manusmruti Co Op Housing Society Ltd. ... Petitioner
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra,
Through The Secretary, And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
(217) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8548 OF 2023
Essel Packaging Ltd. ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 9062 OF 2024
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8548 OF 2023
Chief Conservator of Forest Konkan Division ... Applicant
Versus
Messurs Essel Packaging Limited ...Respondent
WITH
(218) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8615 OF 2018
Shri. Kedar Kamlakar ... Petitioner
Garkhedkar
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors ...Respondents
WITH
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CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 2751 OF 2026
Rufina Juliana Fernandes ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 2748 OF 2026
Ravindra Raghunath Bankar ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4811 OF 2019
Smt. Kunda Satish Mayekar ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8202 OF 2018
Vilas Shivram Sawant ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4809 OF 2019
Shrikant Shriram Kolte ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4884 OF 2019
Shri. Vasudev Jatan Patil ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors ...Respondents
WITH
INTERIM APPLICATION (ST.) NO. 18672 OF 2023
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4884 OF 2019
Shri. Vishwanath Dhanraj Patil And Ors. ... Applicant
Versus
Shri. Vasudev Jatan Patil and Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5861 OF 2019
Ashok Shyamji Sawla ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5743 OF 2019
Kamalakar Shivram Sawant ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4570 OF 2019
Padukode Ramnathan Sheshan ... Petitioner
Versus
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State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5742 OF 2019
Padukode Ramnathan Sheshan ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4887 OF 2019
Tukaram Kadri Gujaran ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4571 OF 2019
Shri. Winston Edward D. Abrco ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 6028 OF 2019
Shri. Shashikant Balkrishan Maynak ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5991 OF 2019
Shri. Vinayak Vishnu Shinde ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
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WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5999 OF 2019
Shri Sudhakar Maloji Naik And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 6041 OF 2019
Shri Dnyaneshwar Laxman Tari ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 6046 OF 2019
Smt. Chhaya Baban Landage ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 5745 OF 2019
Mr. Sanjeev Duma Udyavar ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8628 OF 2018
Shri. Manharlal Bhaichand Sanghavi ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 8820 OF 2018
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Smt. Sulbha Maruti Kochre Kar And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...Respondents
Through Secretary And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 4888 OF 2019
Shri. Gangadhar Suverna ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 2752 OF 2026
Sathyavathi Tukaraman ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
(219) CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 15600 OF 2025
Madhav Dattatraya Karve And ... Petitioners
Ors.
Versus
State Of Maharashtra Thr.
Its Principal Secretary Revenue And Forest ...Respondents
Department And Ors.
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 12721 OF 2019
Mr. Bazzardev Parmeshwar Sadh ... Petitioner
Versus
State Of Maharashtra
Through Secretary And Ors. ...Respondents
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WITH
LETTER PATENT APPEAL NO. 229 OF 2011
IN
WRIT PETITION NO. 1177 OF 2011
Nilang A Desai ... Appellant
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 308 OF 2011
IN
LETTER PATENT APPEAL NO. 229 OF 2011
Nilang A Desai ... Applicant
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
LETTER PATENT APPEAL NO. 230 OF 2011
IN
WRIT PETITION NO. 1178 OF 2011
Sachin Baldevprasad Gupta And Anr. ... Appellants
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 309 OF 2011
IN
LETTER PATENT APPEAL NO. 230 OF 2011
Sachin Baldevprasad Gupta And Anr. ... Applicants
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 325 OF 1998
Sachin Baldevprasad Gupta And Ors. ... Petitioners
Versus
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State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10590 OF 1998
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 325 OF 1998
Sacjom B.Gupta And Ors. ... Applicants
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 6321 OF 1999
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 325 OF 1998
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ... Applicants
Versus
Sachin Baldevprasad Gupta And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1958 OF 2004
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 325 OF 1998
State Of Maharashtra And Anr. ... Applicants
Versus
Sachin Baldevprasad Gupta And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 324 OF 1998
Nilang Arun Desai ... Applicant
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10589 OF 1998
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 324 OF 1998
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Nilang Arun Desai ... Applicant
Versus
State Of Maharashtra And Ors. ...Respondents
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1957 OF 2004
IN
CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 324 OF 1998
State Of Maharashtra And Anr. ... Applicants
Versus
Nilang Arun Desai ...Respondent
Mr. Drupad Patil, Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. 3457 of
2022.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. G.P. for the Respondent-State in W.P.
3457 of 2022.
Mr. Rahul Shivaji Kadam a/w. Mr. Vedant Babar, Advocate for
the Petitioner in W.P. No. 12394 of 2025.
Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for the Respondent-State in W.P. 12394
of 2025.
Mrs. S.S. Halwasia, Advocate for Respondent No.2 in W.P.
12394 of 2025.
Mr. V. A. Gangal a/w. Ms. Shweta Parab, Advocate for the
Petitioner in W.P.(St.) 21998 of 2022.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. V. G. Badgujar, AGP for the
Respondent-State in W.P.(St.) 21998 of 2022.
Mr. V.A. Gangal a/w. Ms. Shweta Parab, Advocate for the
Petitioner in W.P. 12459 of 2016 and W.P. 12455 of
2016.
Mr. M. S. Bhardwaj, Advocate for the Respondent No. 7-UOI
in W.P. 12459 of 2016 and W.P. 12455 of 2016.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. Karan S. Thorat, 'B' Panel
Counsel for the Respondent-State in W.P. 12459 of
2016.
Mrs. Shruti D. Vyas, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for
the Respondent-State in W.P. 12455 of 2016.
Mr. Swapnil Telang, Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. Nos.
1876 of 2026, 1879 of 2026, 1877 of 2026 and 1875 of
2026.
Mr. Jagdish G. Aradwad (Reddy) a/w. Ms. Ashwini B. Jadhav,
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Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. No. 5984 of 2024
Mr. Drupad Patil, Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. No. 2220
of 2026.
Mr. Saket Mone a/w. Mr. Raghav Taneja and Fatema Kothari
i/b. M/s. Viddhi Partners, Advocate for the Petitioner in
W.P. 12861 of 2018.
Mr. R. D. Soni a/w. V. R. Kasle and Mr. Tushar Momaiyah i/b.
M/s. Ram and Co., Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P.
17792 of 2025.
Mrs. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mrs. Shruti D. Vyas,
Addl. G.P., Mr. B. V. Samant, Addl. G.P., Mr. A.I. Patel,
Addl. G.P., Mr. Karan S. Thorat, 'B' Panel Counsel and
Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP in W.P.Nos. 1876 of 2026, 1879 of
2026, 1877 of 2026, 1875 of 2026, 5984 of 2024, 2220
of 2026, 17792 of 2025, 12861 of 2018 and CAW 92 of
2020 in WP 12861 of 2018
Mr. Jagdish G. Aradwad (Reddy) a/w. Ashwini B. Jadhav,
Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. 2328 of 2025.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. Karan S. Thorat, 'B' Panel
Counsel and Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for the Respondent-
State in W.P. 2328 of 2025.
Mr. Nitin Gangal a/w. Namita Mestry and Prapti Karkera,
Advocate for the Petitioners in W.P. 1919 of 2023.
Mr. R. D. Suryawanshi a/w. Ketkee Kamble and Mr. Suraj
Naik, Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. 1082 of 2024.
Mr. Swapnil Telang, Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. 2754
of 2026.
Mr. Nitin Gangal a/w. Ms. Prapti Karkera, Advocate for the
Petitioner in W.P. 5604 of 2022.
Mr. Akshay Patil a/w. Mr. R.P. Shirole, Advocate for the
Petitioner in W.P. 15302 of 2023.
Mr. Drupad Patil a/w. Viral Amin and Yash Oza i/b. M/s. B.
Amin & Co., Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. 12953
of 2019.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. G.P. for State in W.P. 1082 of 2024.
Ms. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mrs. S.A. Prabhune,
AGP for the Respondent-State in W.P. 5604 of 2022.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. Karan S. Thorat, 'B' Panel
Counsel and Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for the Respondent-
State in W.P. Nos. 1919 of 2023, 2754 of 2026 and
12953 of 2019.
Ms. Shruti D. Vyas, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for
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the Respondent-State in W.P. Nos. 4682 of 2025 and
15302 of 2023.
Mr. R. A. Dada, Senior Advocate a/w. Mr. Narayan Sahu,
Mr. Murtuza Federal, Mr. Aaroha Kulkarni and Ms.
Urali Bodaji i/b. M/s. Federal & Co., Advocate for the
Petitioner in W.P. 6508 of 2012
Mr. Yatin Khochare, 'B' Panel Counsel for the Respondent -
State in W.P. No. 6508 of 2012 and IA(St.) 41276 of
2025.
Mr. Sharan Jagtiani, Senior Advocate a/w. Mr. Sunil Gangan,
Mr. Siddharth Joshi, Mr. Swapnl Shikhare and Mr.
Manav Chetwani i/b M/s. RMG Law Associates,
Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. 1723 of 2025.
Mr. Shahajirao Shinde a/w. Mr. Kuldip T. Pawar, Advocate for
the Respondent No. 5 - UOI in W.P. 1723 of 2025.
Mr. N.C. Walimbe, Addl. G.P. a/w. Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for the
Respondent - State in W.P. No. 1723 of 2025.
Mr. Drupad Patil, Advocate for the Petitioner in W.P. Nos.
5790 of 2018, 3118 of 2017 and W.P. (St.) No. 10083 of
2023, 22989 of 2022 and 28410 of 2022.
Mr. Drupad Patil a/w Mr. Suyash Sule, Advocates for
Petitioner in WP/7213/2022.
Mr. Saket Mone a/w Srushti Thorat, Mr. Raghav Taneja,
Fatema Kothari i/by Vidhii Partners, Advocate for
Petitioner in WP/5239/2019.
Mr. M.B. Gawade a/w Mr. V.S. Tadke, Ms. Madhuri K. Kane,
Advocates for Petitioner in WP/11149/2022.
Mr. R. D. Soni a/w Mr. Vaibhav Parashurami, Ms. Apoorva
Thakre i/by Mr. Vikrant V.
Parashurami, Advocates for Petitioner in WP/30/2020.
Mr. Ramesh D. Soni a/w Mr. V. R. Kasle a/w Tushar R.
Momaiyeh i/by Ram & Co., Advocates for Petitioner in
WP/19093/2024, WP/17636/2024, WP/18592/2024,
WP/15422/2024.
Mr. Manish Bohra, Advocate for Petitioner in WP/1977/2026.
Mr. Jagdish G. Aradwad (Reddy) a/w. Ashwini Jadhav,
Advocates for Petitioners in WP/5691/2024 and
WP/3211/2025.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. GP for State in WP/1977/2026
Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for State in WP/5790/2018,
WP/3118/2017, WP/5691/2024, WP/18592/2024,
WP/17636/2024.
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Mr. Karan S. Thorat, B Panel Counsel for State in
WPSt/10083/2023, WP/7213/2022, WP/11149/2022,
WP/19093/2024.
Smt. V. R. Raje, AGP for State in WP/3211/2025.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for State in
WP/5239/2019
Smt. Shruti D. Vyas, Addl.GP a/w Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for
State in WP/15422/2024.
Smt. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl. GP a/w Mr. Karan S. Thorat,
Panel Counsel for State in WP/30/2020.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Mr. M. M. Pable, AGP for State in
WPSt/22989/2022 and WPSt/28410/2022.
Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Smt. V. R. Raje, AGP for State in
WP/4009/2018.
Mr. A. I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Mr. Karan S. Thorat, B Panel
Counsel for State in WP/1670/2026.
Smt. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl GP a/w Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for
State in WP/3681/2022.
Mr. A. I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Smt. S.A. Prabhune, AGP for State
in WP/9477/2016.
Smt. Shruti D. Vyas, Add GP for State in WP/9536/2016.
Mr. B. V. Samant, Addl GP for State in WP/9506/2016.
Smt. Shruti D. Vyas, Addi GP a/w Smt. V. R. Raje, AGP for
State in WP/8174/2025.
Mr. Karan S. Thorat, B Panel Counsel for State in
WP/5697/2024.
Mr. Jagdish G. Reddy, Advocate for Petitioner in
WP/8548/2023.
Mr. A. I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Mr. Karan S. Thorat, B Panel
Counsel for State in WP/8548/2023.
Mr. V. A. Gangal, Advocate for Petitioners in WP/8615/2018,
4811/2019, 6041/2019, 2751/2026, 2748/2026,
8202/2018, 4809/2019, 4884/2019, 5861/2019,
5743/2019, 4570/2019, 5742/2019, 4887/2019,
4571/2019, 6028/2019, 5991/2019, 5999/2019,
6046/19, 5745/2019, 8628/2018, 8820/2018,
4888/2019, 2752/2026.
Mr. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl. GP for Respondent - State in
WP/4811/2019.
Mr. Karan S. Thorat, 'B' Panel Counsel for Respondent - State
in WP/6041/2019.
Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for State in WP/8615/2018.
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Mr. A. I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Smt. S. A. Prabhune, AGP and
Smt. V. R. Raje, AGP for State in WP/2751/2026,
WP/2748/2026, WP/8202/2018, WP/4809/2019,
WP/4884/2019.
Smt. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl GP a/w Mr. Karan S. Thorat,
Panel Counsel for State in WP/5861/2019,
WP/5743/2019, WP/4570/2019, WP/5742/2019,
WP/4887/2019.
Smt. S. D. Vyas, Addl GP a/w Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for State in
WP/4571/2019, WP/6028/2019, WP/5991/2019,
WP/5999/2019, WP/6046/2019.
Mr. B. V. Samant, Addl GP a/w Mr. V. G. Badgujar, AGP for
State in WP/5745/2019, 8628/2019, WP/8820/2018,
WP/4888/2019, WP/2752/2026.
Sr. Adv. S.M. Gorwadkar i/by Mr. Sujay H. Gangal, a/w
Harshal N. Mule, Mr. Swaraj
M. Savant, Mr. Varun H. Thanawala and Mr. Soham Lande,
Advocates for Petitioners in WP/15600/2025.
Mr. Ashok T. Gade a/w Ms. Riya John, Advocates for
Petitioner in WP/12721/2019.
Mr. Vishal Kanade a/w Ms. Smruti Kanade and Ms. Masira
Lulania i/by Negandhi Shah & Himayatullah, Advocates
for Petitioner in LPA/229/2011, WP/324/1998,
LPA/230/2011 and WP/325/1998.
Mr. Akshay Kulkarni a/w Ms. Pooja Sursure, Advocates for
Respondent No. 6 in WP/15600/2025.
Ms. Kavita N. Solunke, Addl. GP a/w Mr. A.I. Patel, Addl. GP
for Respondent-State in WP/15600/2025.
Mr. A. I. Patel, Addl. GP for Respondent-State in
WP/324/1998, WP/325/1998.
Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for Respondent-State in
WP/12721/2019.
Mr. A. I. Patel, Addl GP a/w Mr. Karan S. Thorat, B Panel
Counsel for State in LPA/229/2011 in Wp/1177/2011.
Smt. S. D. Vyas, Addl GP a/w Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for State in
LPA/230/2011 in WP/1178/2011.
CORAM: BHARATI DANGRE &
MANJUSHA DESHPANDE, JJ.
DATED: 18th MARCH 2026.
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1. Closed for judgment.
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