Najuka Kishor Barne v. the State of Maharashtra Thro. Govt. Pleader
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Bombay High Court, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, W.P. No. 581 of 2026, decided 19.01.2026 by Justice N. J. Jamadar. Petitioner Najuka Kishor Barne (advocate Sumit Khaire) versus State of Maharashtra & Ors. (AGP S. D. Chipade). Subject: State Government's delay in hearing appeal under Section 39(3) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959, against Divisional Commissioner's order / CEO report under proviso to Section 39(1); prima facie debatable whether sanctioning payment of road concritization work constitutes misconduct or disgraceful conduct; petitioner's term expiring 31.01.2026; earlier direction of 08.12.2025 to list stay application on 15.12.2025 not complied with; petition disposed with direction to hear and decide appeal expeditiously, listed 28.01.2026; ad-interim relief in terms of prayer clause (b) till decision of appeal. No precedents cited; no monetary quantum.