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

Order Date: 25 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Rajesh Motors Pvt. Ltd, Satara.
  • Respondents: Appaso Hari Gawade & Anr.
  • Criminal Appeal No. 1377 of 2018 pending before the Bombay High Court (Kolhapur Bench).
  • Counsel for appellant: Mr. Somnath Chavan, appearing on behalf of Mr. Dhananjayrao D Rananaware.
  • Counsel for respondent (State): Mr. Nitin B Patil.
  • The parties, citing Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial Vs. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320), requested transfer to the Sessions Court having jurisdiction.

Order Details

  • The proceedings are ordered to be transferred to the Sessions Court having jurisdiction.
  • The Registrar (Judicial) is directed to take appropriate steps for the transfer.
  • Upon transfer and re‑registration, the Sessions Court shall issue notice to the parties and proceed on merits in accordance with law.
  • The Sessions Court is urged to expedite the matter, given the pendency, and parties are instructed to cooperate for early disposal.
  • Criminal Appeal No. 1377 of 2018 is disposed of.
  • Any interim application, if filed, is also disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The criminal appeal is transferred to the appropriate Sessions Court for further adjudication, and the High Court case is closed.

Topics: Legal Transfer, Criminal Appeal