Bhausaheb Gangadhar Pinjan v. Jaykumar Gore
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Contempt Petition No. 150 of 2026, decided 07-03-2026 by Ravindra V. Ghuge and Abhay J. Mantri, JJ. Admitted non-compliance with Writ Court direction dated 06-11-2025 to decide the Petitioner's pending appeal before the Appellate Authority by 31-12-2025; no hearing after 08-10-2025. Petitioner alleged dishonest roznama recording of his absence on 08-10-2025 despite appearance at Mantralaya with entry pass; allegation not adjudicated. Petition disposed of by consent with directions: hearing on 02-04-2026 at 12:00 noon in the Appellate Authority's chamber; notice to stakeholders within 7 days; written submissions permitted; reasoned order by 30-04-2026 considering every contention; service of final order by e-mail within 24 hours. Advocates: Anuj Tiwari (Petitioner); P. P. Kakade, Addl. GP with P. N. Diwan, AGP (State).
What did the court decide?
Contempt Petition disposed of by consent of the Petitioner, without adjudicating the contempt or the alleged dishonest roznama recording; the Appellate Authority was directed to hold the hearing on 02.04.2026 at 12:00 noon after notice to stakeholders within 7 days, permit written notes of submissions, pass a reasoned order on or before 30.04.2026 considering every contention, and serve the final order by e-mail on the Petitioner and all stakeholders within 24 hours of pronouncement.