Ruled in favour of Akshata Anant Rane alias Akshata Aditya Todankar (Applicant)
In Short
A couple filed for a mutual consent divorce, but court records showed confusing date changes and a sudden hearing behind their backs. The Bombay High Court stepped in to investigate how court diary entries were modified without telling the parties, ordering a thorough probe to ensure fairness in the justice system.
The Parties
Party A: Akshata Anant Rane alias Akshata Aditya Todankar
Party B: Aditya Umesh Todankar
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Sagar Sonawane, Learned Advocate Ms. Madhusmita Sahoo, and Learned Advocate Mr. Sachin Bhagat
For Party B: None mentioned in the text
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Gauri Godse
What the Case Was About
Akshata and Aditya filed a marriage petition seeking a divorce by mutual consent. The case was initially adjourned to October 16, 2026, and this date was even given to the parties and noted in the system. However, the case was suddenly pulled up weeks earlier on September 2, 2026, and disposed of while both husband and wife and their advocates were completely absent. When the applicant approached the High Court pointing out that no judgment had initially been delivered, it was discovered that the case had already been closed behind their back, prompting the High Court to dig deeper into how digital court dates were altered.
Judgment Date
1st October 2026
The Outcome
The court did not dismiss the divorce itself since the judgment was delivered, but it called for strict reports from senior judicial authorities to investigate how digital case diaries were modified without informing the parties. The matter was kept for further hearing to fix accountability and regulate proper court procedures.
What the Court Looked At
- The court examined an official report from the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Thane regarding the handling of the case files.
- It reviewed digital logs showing that the case was originally adjourned to October 16, 2026, but mysteriously taken up on September 2, 2026.
- It noted that automated SMS messages sent to litigants clearly showed the October date, proving the parties had no notice of the sudden September hearing.
- It raised serious concerns that digital diary entries may have been modified or improperly maintained.
"It is shocking that the entries in the roznama and the auto-generated system have been either changed or not correctly maintained."
What This Means For You
Litigants must always remain vigilant and track their court proceedings online rather than relying solely on verbal dates or initial schedule notes. In this case, the sudden alteration of digital court records caught the parties off guard and bypassed their right to be present during final proceedings. The core takeaway is to regularly check official e-court portals and stay in close touch with your advocate so you never miss an unannounced change in your case schedule. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate your next steps if you find yourself confused by sudden changes in your court proceedings.
You Still Have Options
Dealing with unexpected court dates, missing paperwork, or confusing case statuses can be overwhelming and stressful. If you are facing a confusing legal situation and feel stuck, remember that you still have options to seek a second opinion or coordinate non-judicial guidance. You can reach out to Setback Solutions to help you understand your options and coordinate the next step. Please note that Setback Solutions is not a law firm, does not give legal advice, and does not guarantee any specific court result.