Jinal Bhavik Shah v. Bhavik Niranjan Shah

935-CP-72-2026.DOC

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CONTEMPT PETITION NO.72 OF 2026 Jinal Bhavik Shah

...Petitioner

Versus

Bhavik Niranjan Shah & Ors.

...Respondents

Digitally signed by SONALI MILIND PATIL Date:

2026.02.18 19:12:20 +0530 SONALI MILIND PATIL Mr. Hamza Lakhani a/w. Mr. Prathmesh Bhosale i/b. India Law Alliance, for the Petitioner.

Ms. G. P. Mulekar, APP, for the Respondent No.3-State.

CORAM:

MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J.

DATED :

18th FEBRUARY 2026 PC:- 1.

At the outset, Mr. Lakhani, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner seeks leave to implead the State of Maharashtra as party Respondent No.3.

2.

Leave as sought is granted. Amendment be carried out forthwith.

3.

Ms. Mulekar, learned APP, appears for the added Respondent No.3-State of Maharashtra and waives service. Sonali

935-CP-72-2026.DOC 4.

Mr. Lakhani, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner submits that the Respondent Nos.1 and 2 have been served and he tenders affidavit of service.

5.

None appears for the Respondent Nos.1 and 2.

6.

Even the Respondent No.1, who is Contemnor is not personally present. Accordingly, issue Bailable Warrant in the sum of Rs.50,000/- against the Respondent No.1, returnable on 11th March 2026.

7.

Till next date, admission of the child in the Respondent No.2-Institution shall not be cancelled.

[MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J.] Sonali