Pune Municipal Corp Case Abated After Death

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 21 August 2026

Case Overview

• Applicant: Pune Municipal Corporation
• Respondents: Rajendra Mallikarjun Sangamnekar and anr.
• Proceedings: Interim Application No. 664 of 201 in Criminal Application (ALP) No. 6 of 2021 filed by the applicant.
• Evidence: Police report from Shivaji Nagar Police Station, Pune dated 26 June 2026 stating that, based on information from the accused’s nephew, Respondent No.1 had died during the pendency of the application. A death certificate confirming death in February 2024 was also produced and marked ‘X’ for identification.
• Legal Consideration: The court noted that the sole accused had expired and, considering the nature of the offence, found no basis to continue the leave application and the accompanying delay‑condonation request.

Final Outcome

• The High Court disposed of both the leave application and the delay‑condonation application as abated, effectively terminating the proceedings against the deceased respondent.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Municipal Litigation