Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 21 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. 3806 of 2026 filed by Bharat Navinchandra Gala, Sole Proprietor of Arihant Builders & Developers, under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashing of C.R. No. 219 of 2024 (registered with Malad Police Station, Mumbai) and Chargesheet No. 1397/PW/2026 pending before the 24th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Borivali.
- Respondents: State of Maharashtra and an unnamed second respondent (the wife of the deceased). Advocates: Mr. Abhinesh Yadav for petitioner, Ms. Sangeeta Phad (APP) for the State, and Mr. Dilip H. Shukla for Respondent No. 2.
- The parties reported a full settlement of the dispute, corroborated by an affidavit dated 29‑04‑2026 filed by Respondent No. 2 (pages 39‑43 of the petition) indicating consent and that the settlement has “fructified.”
- The Court, after considering the affidavit and the surrounding circumstances, deemed it appropriate to settle the criminal proceedings.
Final Outcome
- The petition is allowed and disposed as per prayer clause (a): the Court directs quashing and setting aside of C.R. No. 219 of 2024 and Chargesheet No. 1397/PW/2026, together with all consequential proceedings.
- As a condition for granting the relief, the petitioner must deposit Rs 25,000 (Twenty‑Five Thousand Rupees) to A.K. Munshi Yojana’s J.T. Sheth Mandbuddhi Vikas Kendra, a special school for 150 special‑needs children (classes 6‑18, early intervention up to 6 years, vocational training 18+). The school is located at A.K. Munshi Yojana Chowk, 3rd Panjarapole Lane, C.P. Tank, Mumbai – 400 004; contact numbers 22425513 / 22423654; registered under Society Registration Act, XXI of 1980 (No. 387/81 GBBSD) and Public Trust Act, XXIX of 1950 (No. F‑6809), RCI Reg. No. 0163.
- Payment receipt must be placed on record within two weeks of the order’s upload. The matter is retained for compliance on 4 September 2026.
Topics: Criminal Law, Court Order