Mahendra Dharmaji Papal v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Writ Petition (Bombay HC, Crl. Appellate Jurisdiction) concerning confiscation of the petitioner's vehicle; interim order dated 12 August 2025 by S. M. Modak, J.: sale/confiscation order stayed, earlier interim relief continued till next date, last chance granted to petitioner to file confiscation-related documents; adjourned to 4 September 2025. Petitioner: Mahendra Dharmaji Papal; Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Anr.; Counsel: Pranav Bhoite (petitioner), Sangita E. Phad (APP, Resp. No.1-State).
What did the court decide?
Interim measures only: last chance to the Petitioner to file documents relating to confiscation; earlier interim relief to continue till the next date; order of sale of the confiscating vehicle stayed; matter adjourned to 04.09.2025. No final disposal. ¶17