Habib Ibrahim Khot v. The State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay HC, WP 806/2025, decided 20 Jan 2025 (Sandeep V. Marne, J.); Habib Ibrahim Khot v. State of Maharashtra. Licence suspended 5 Jul 2024 by Joint District Registrar & Collector of Stamps, Raigad/Alibaug due to registration of criminal cases; suspension not revoked under Rule 10, Bombay Stamps Supply and Sales Rules 1934; Sub Registrar Grade-1, Pen recommended renewal (2024–2027) on 4 Oct 2024. Petition disposed of; petitioner allowed to represent to Collector of Stamps within 1 week; decision on withdrawal of suspension to follow within 3 weeks of receipt, considering the recommendation.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the Petitioner to make a representation before the Collector of Stamps within one week; the Collector of Stamps to take a decision on the representation within three weeks of its receipt, after considering the Sub Registrar's recommendation dated 4 October 2024.