Ganesh Sudam Jadhav vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors

ik-12211294 Bombay High Court 17 December 2024 • WRIT PETITION NO. 2641 OF 2024 • 15 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Ankush Dhokale Counsel Petitioner Keshav S. Chavan Counsel Petitioner R.V. Newton Counsel Respondent

Parties (4)

DCP Zone VI, Chembur, Mumbai Respondent Kokan Bhavan Commissioner, Mumbai Respondent State of Maharashtra Respondent Ganesh Sudam Jadhav Petitioner

Case Significance

Ganesh Sudam Jadhav vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 17, 2024 (citation: ik-12211294). The petitioner challenged an externment order excluding him from Mumbai for 18 months and the appellate order dismissing his appeal. The Court found the subjective satisfaction for the externment order was deficient — in-camera witness statements were not discussed, the petitioner had been acquitted in one crime, and the order was excessive and unreasonable. Both the externment order and the appellate order were quashed and set aside. The case was heard by Justice Shyam C. Chandak. Counsel appearing: Ankush Dhokale (counsel for petitioner), Keshav S. Chavan (counsel for petitioner), R.V. Newton (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner challenged an externment order excluding him from Mumbai for 18 months and the appellate order dismissing his appeal. The Court found the subjective satisfaction for the externment order was deficient — in-camera witness statements were not discussed, the petitioner had been acquitted in one crime, and the order was excessive and unreasonable. Both the externment order and the appellate order were quashed and set aside.

What was the outcome of Ganesh Sudam Jadhav vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors?

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