Arati Co. Appeal Transferred to Sessions Court

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench

Order Date: 7 October 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – M/s. Arati Company; Respondents – Rais Bagwan and Anr, with the State represented by Advocate S. H. Yadav.
• The matter is Criminal Appeal No. 123 of 2014, originally filed in this High Court; the appellant was absent both physically and via video conference.
• Counsel for the State cited Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial Vs. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the matter should be heard by the Sessions Court having jurisdiction.
• The Court noted the absence of the appellant and considered the Supreme Court precedent.

Final Outcome

• The proceedings are ordered to be transferred to the appropriate Sessions Court.
• The Registrar (Judicial) is directed to effect the transfer and re‑register the case.
• The Sessions Court, upon receipt, shall issue notice to the parties, re‑register the matter, and proceed on its merits, expediting the case.
• Criminal Appeal No. 123 of 2014 and any pending interim applications are disposed of.

Topics: Legal Transfer, Criminal Appeal