Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Criminal Appeal Nos. 939 of 2013 and 941 of 2013, filed by Vasant Corporation, Sangli (appellant) against Raju Traders, Sangli & Anr (respondents).
- The appellant and counsel were absent, neither appearing physically nor via video conference.
- Counsel for Respondent No.1 and the State Advocate cited Supreme Court judgment in Celestium Financial Vs. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1320) to argue that the matters should be before a Sessions Court with appropriate jurisdiction.
- The court considered the pending nature of the proceedings and the need for jurisdictional transfer.
Final Outcome
- The proceedings are ordered to be transferred to the Sessions Court having jurisdiction.
- The Registrar (Judicial) shall take steps to effect the transfer and re‑register the case.
- The Sessions Court, upon receipt, shall issue notices to the parties and conduct the matter on its merits in accordance with law.
- The Sessions Court is directed to expedite the proceedings, with parties cooperating for early disposal.
- Criminal Appeal Nos. 939/2013 and 941/2013 are disposed of.
- Any interim applications, if filed, are also disposed of.
- Order pronounced by Justice Ashwin D. Bhope.
Topics: Court Transfer, Criminal Appeal, Jurisdiction