Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Kolhapur Bench
Order Date: 21 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Anaje Fisheries & Anr.
- Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Others.
- Nature of proceeding: Criminal Writ Petition No. 2280 of 2018 filed in the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction.
- The petition was listed at Serial No. 3 on the Daily Cause List.
- On 3 September 2026 the court issued a caution that the matter could be dismissed for non‑prosecution and listed it under the caption “For Dismissal”.
- On 15 September 2026 the court again noted the absence of the petitioners and their advocate, and, as a matter of last indulgence, ordered the matter to be listed on 21 September 2026 under the caption “For Disposal”.
- On 21 September 2026, when the matter was called, the Sheristadar announced the names of the petitioners and their advocate, Mr Chittaranjan Das, but neither the petitioners nor the advocate appeared, either physically or via video‑conference.
- Respondent No. 1 (State) was represented by Mr C.D. Mali, A.P.P., who, citing the orders of 3 September 2026 and 15 September 2026, submitted that the petitioners’ continued absence indicated a lack of interest in pursuing the petition and urged dismissal for non‑prosecution.
- The Court, finding no appearance from the petitioners or their counsel, accepted Mr Mali’s submission.
Final Outcome
- The Court dismissed Writ Petition No. 2280 of 2018 for non‑prosecution.
- The order was digitally signed by Omkar Shivahar Kumbhakarn on 21 September 2026 at 20:17:18 IST.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Court Order