Institute of Rural Credit Appeal to Sessions

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

Order Date: 7 October 2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: Institute Of Rural Credit And Entrepreneurship Development.
• Respondents: Sumangala Basgouda Patil and another.
• Criminal Appeal No. 205 of 2012 was pending before the Bombay High Court.
• Counsel for appellant: Mr. Sujit B. Nikam, assisted by Mr. Sumit Vhanabhatte and Mr. Shailesh D. Chavan.
• Counsel for Respondent No.1: Mr. Indrajeet Joshi (through VC); Respondent No.2 (State) represented by Ms. Shubhangi N. Deshmukh, A.P.P.
• Parties cited Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Vs. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) and requested transfer to a Sessions Court having jurisdiction.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered that the proceedings be transferred to the appropriate Sessions Court.
• The Registrar (Judicial) is directed to take necessary steps for the transfer.
• The Sessions Court, after re‑registration of the case, shall issue notices to the parties and proceed on merits, expediting the matter.
• Criminal Appeal No. 205 of 2012 and any pending interim applications are disposed of.

Topics: Court Transfer, Criminal Appeal, Rural Credit Institution