Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Humble Plastics Pvt. Ltd (earlier known as Walambia Plastics Pvt. Ltd.)
- Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Anr.
- Petition No.: 2820 of 2026
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Brijesh Pathak a/w. Mr. Dulraj Jain
- Counsel for Respondent (State): Ms. Shruti D. Vyas, Additional Government Pleader a/w. Mr. Aditya R. Deolekar, AGP
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition challenging an impugned order (show‑cause notice) issued by an adjudicating authority, signed digitally by Arjun Machhindra Kadam on 25‑08‑2026.
- Key Allegations/Issues: The adjudicating authority reproduced the show‑cause notice verbatim, ignored the petitioner’s detailed response, and failed to consider the contentions raised, thereby violating principles of natural justice.
- Court’s Observations: The Court acknowledged the existence of an alternate statutory remedy but deemed the petition fit for adjudication. It noted that the impugned order contained no merit-based observations and that the petitioner’s submissions were not adverted to.
Final Outcome
- The impugned order is set aside.
- The matter is remanded to the adjudicating authority for fresh consideration on merits, with a directive to comply with natural justice.
- The petitioner is directed to appear before the adjudicating authority on 3 September 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The authority may schedule further hearings as convenient and must pass an order expeditiously after hearing.
- The petition is disposed of after setting aside the order; no merits of the case were examined by the Court.
Topics: Legal; Regulatory Enforcement