Satish Motani Writ Petition Dismissed for Non‑Prosecution

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 28 September 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Satish Nanikram Motani filed Writ Petition No. 9042 of 2007 against the Principal – Smt. Chandibai Mansukhani College and others (Respondents).
• The petition challenged an order dated 29 August 2007 passed by the Mumbai University and College Tribunal, which had dismissed Motani’s appeal against an earlier dismissal order dated 7 February 2007.
• The petition was admitted by the Court; no interim relief was granted. The petitioner failed to appear on multiple dates, including 6 July 2026 and 28 September 2026, despite adjournments.
• The Court noted the petitioner’s apparent lack of interest in pursuing the matter and ordered the case to be listed for dismissal.

Final Outcome

• The High Court dismissed the writ petition for non‑prosecution, directing all concerned parties to act on the digitally signed QR‑verifiable copy of the order dated 28 September 2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Education