Pradeep Ramchandra Shinde v. Sujata Saunik

TRUPTI SADANAND BAMNE 917 and 918.odt by TRUPTI SADANAND BAMNE Date: 2026.04.15 10:57:41 +0530

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CONTEMPT PETITION NO. 31 OF 2026 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 6134 OF 2021 Kailas Bhima Gunjal & Anr.

... Petitioners versus Shri Rajesh Kumar Mina, State of Maharashtra & Ors.

... Respondents AND CONTEMPT PETITION NO. 32 OF 2026 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 13154 OF 2022 Pradeep Ramchandra Shinde & Anr.

... Petitioners versus Smt.Sujata Saunik State of Maharashtra & Ors.

... Respondents ...

Mr.Suresh Pakale, Senior Advocate with Mr.Nilesh Desai i/b. Ms.Padmaja Malgaonkar for the Petitioner in both the Petitions. Mr.N.C.Walimbe, Addl.GP with Mr.V.G.Badgujar, AGP for the Respondent -State in CP No. 31 of 2026.

Mr.N.C.Walimbe, Addl.GP with Mr.S.P.Kamble, AGP for the Respondent - State in CP No. 32 of 2026.

...

CORAM :

RAVINDRA V. GHUGE & ABHAY MANTRI, JJ.

DATE :

APRIL 10, 2026 P.C:

1.

The writ orders of this Court have not been complied with. Trupti ...1

917 and 918.odt 2.

The learned Addl.GP concedes that the timeline for compliance is over.

3.

Issue notice to Respondent Nos. 3 and 4, in the format prescribed under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, returnable on 27.04.2026. The learned Addl.GP waives service of notice on behalf of Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 in both the Petitions. 4.

These matters would be listed in the urgent admissions category.

5.

Needless to state, Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 shall remain present in the Court Hall and tender an affidavit to explain why charges should not be framed against them.

(ABHAY MANTRI, J.) (RAVINDRA V. GHUGE, J.) Trupti ...2