Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur
Order Date: 2 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Anaje Fisheries and another unnamed petitioner; Respondents: State of Maharashtra and others.
- Petitioners were absent, neither physically nor via video conference.
- Counsel for the State, Mr. C. D. Mali, cited the Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial vs. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) stating that the matter should be before the Sessions Court with jurisdiction.
Final Outcome
- The High Court ordered the transfer of the criminal writ petition (CR. Writ Petition No. 2279 of 2018) to the appropriate Sessions Court.
- The Registrar (Judicial) is directed to effect the transfer and ensure re‑registration of the case.
- The Sessions Court, upon receipt, shall issue notice to the parties and proceed on merits, expediting the proceedings.
- Criminal Writ Petition No. 2279 of 2018 and any interim applications are disposed of.
Topics: Court Transfer, Criminal Procedure, Judicial Order