Adv. Sunil Dighe
Legal Scholar / Author
Biography & Background
Author of legal publications at Chaudhari Law Publishers.
Publication Summary
Published Works by Adv. Sunil Dighe (17)
The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rules, 1961
Sunil Dighe's edition of The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rules, 1961 — July 2026 Edition, with Case Law and Relevant Appendices — is the fuller, more detailed sibling to Snow White's plain bare-act version of this title, and at 916 pages it's genuinely built for practitioners who need more than the raw text. It's fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 41 of 2026 (dt. 22-7-2026), Mah. Act No. 20 of 2026 (dt. 15-4-2026), and the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (dt. 18-6-2026). Beyond the Act and Rules, this edition brings together three connected regulatory instruments that matter a great deal in society election disputes: the Maharashtra State Co-operative Election Authority (Conditions of Service of Commissioner) Rules, 2014, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Societies (Election of Committee) Rules, 2014, and the Maharashtra State Co-operative Tribunal Regulations, 1962. Latest Case Law and Notifications round out the volume, making it a genuinely comprehensive reference for co-operative housing society lawyers, managing committee members, and anyone dealing with society election, governance, or tribunal proceedings — not just the day-to-day administrative side.
The Maharashtra Stamp Act
Sunil Dighe's July 2026 edition of The Maharashtra Stamp Act with Maharashtra Rules, Short Notes and Case Law is one of the most heavily amended titles in our catalogue — incorporating eight separate rounds of legislative changes: Mah. Act No. 42 of 2026 (dt. 22-7-2026), Mah. Act No. 29 of 2026 (dt. 13-7-2026), Mah. Act No. 16 of 2026 (dt. 7-4-2026), Mah. Act No. 13 of 2026 (dt. 7-4-2026), Mah. Act No. 63 of 2025 (dt. 31-12-2025), Mah. Act No. 56 of 2025 (dt. 31-12-2025), Mah. Act No. 20 of 2025 (dt. 1-4-2025), and Mah. Act No. 9 of 2025 (dt. 1-1-2025). At 986 pages, this is a substantial edition covering stamp duty on the wide range of instruments the Act touches — property transfers, agreements, mortgages, and more — with Short Notes and Case Law woven throughout to explain how contested valuation and duty questions have actually been resolved by courts. Given how frequently stamp duty provisions and rates get revised in Maharashtra, an edition amended this thoroughly is genuinely valuable for practitioners who can't afford to work off an outdated print — a key reference for conveyancing lawyers, registration officials, and anyone calculating stamp duty on property or commercial transactions.
The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act
Sunil Dighe's The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act (BPMC) with Case Law, 2026 Edition, is fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 49 of 2025 (dt. 26-12-2025) and Mah. Act No. 23 of 2024 (dt. 18-3-2024). At 1,082 pages, this paperback edition covers the foundational legislation governing municipal corporation administration across Maharashtra — civic powers, taxation, elections, and municipal governance — with Case Law woven throughout to show how key provisions have actually been interpreted by courts. This is the paperback counterpart to Snow White's hardbound BPMC edition, giving practitioners the same amended text and case law coverage in a more affordable, lighter format. A dependable reference for municipal corporation officials, property tax practitioners, and lawyers handling BPMC-related disputes across Maharashtra's municipal corporations.
Commentary on The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act
Sunil Dighe's Commentary on The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act (BPMC) with Case Law, Allied Acts, Rules and Notifications is a substantial 1,325-page hardbound treatise — not a bare act, but a full commentary that goes provision by provision through the BPMC Act, explaining how it has actually been interpreted and applied by courts over time. This 2026 edition is fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 49 of 2025 (dt. 26-12-2025) and Mah. Act No. 23 of 2024 (dt. 18-3-2024). Given the scale and complexity of municipal corporation law — covering everything from civic administration and taxation powers to elections and municipal governance across Maharashtra's cities — a genuine commentary format matters, since the bare text alone often leaves practitioners guessing at how a provision plays out in practice. This edition brings together the Act itself with Allied Acts, Rules, and Notifications in one comprehensive hardbound reference, making it a serious desk resource for municipal law practitioners, corporation officials, and lawyers handling BPMC-related litigation, rather than a quick-lookup companion.
The Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960
Sunil Dighe's edition of The Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960 with Latest Case Law is fully current, incorporating three separate 2025 amendments — the Bombay High Court Appellate Side (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (dt. 28-8-2025), the Second Amendment Rules (dt. 18-11-2025), and the Third Amendment Rules (dt. 23-12-2025). At 685 pages, this edition brings together an unusually complete set of connected High Court procedural rules alongside the core Appellate Side Rules — the Video Conferencing Rules and E-Filing Rules of 2022, Practice Notes, the Fee Payable to Arbitrators Rules, 2018, and the Service of Processes by Electronic Mail Service Rules, 2017 (amended 2024). It also covers the Right to Information (Revised) Rules, 2009, the Appellate Side Service Rules, 2000 (amended 2022), the Uniform Designation of Officers Rules, 2003, and the Maharashtra High Court (Hearing of Writ Petitions by Division Bench and Abolition of Letters Patent Appeals) Act, 1986. Rounding things out are the Public Interest Litigation Rules, 2010, the Empanelment of Couriers Rules, 2014, and the Gender Sensitization & Sexual Harassment of Women at the High Court of Bombay Regulations, 2014. This is a genuinely comprehensive procedural companion — the kind of book that saves an advocate from having to track down a dozen separate High Court notifications individually — and, with Latest Case Law included, it's built for practitioners appearing regularly on the Appellate Side of the Bombay High Court.
The Maharashtra Police Act
Sunil Dighe's The Police Act with Case Law, Rules, Regulations, Notifications and Allied Laws, July 2026 Edition, is fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 36 of 2026 (dt. 22-7-2026). At 690 pages, this is the more detailed, case-law-annotated sibling to Snow White's plain Police Act bare-act edition — bringing together the Act itself with its Rules, Regulations, relevant Notifications, and Allied Laws, along with Case Law showing how key provisions on police powers, organization, and public order have actually been interpreted by courts. Given how often police powers of arrest, preventive action, and public order maintenance end up contested in litigation, having judicial interpretation alongside the statutory text in one place is genuinely useful — a dependable reference for police officers, criminal defense lawyers, and public order administrators who need more than just the bare text.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Sunil Dighe's edition of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 with Maharashtra Rules and Regulations (RERA), MOFA, Apartment Ownership Act and Latest Case Law is, at 1,116 pages, one of the most comprehensive real estate law references in Snow White's catalogue — bringing together the frameworks that most often overlap and confuse readers when handled separately. Alongside the core RERA Act and Maharashtra's Real Estate Rules and Regulations (amended up to date), it includes the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 — as amended by Mah. Act No. 65 of 2025 (dt. 31-12-2025) — and its 1964 Rules with Case Law, plus the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 and Rules, 1972, also with Case Law. Given how frequently MahaRERA issues clarificatory guidance that shapes how the Act is actually applied, this edition includes Orders, Circulars, and FAQs issued under MahaRERA, along with Relevant Appendices, rounding out a genuinely single-stop reference. For anyone working through a real estate transaction, redevelopment, or dispute in Maharashtra — where MOFA, RERA, and the Apartment Ownership Act frequently intersect — having all three frameworks together with case law is a significant practical advantage over sourcing them as separate bare acts. Essential for real estate developers, homebuyers' counsel, conveyancing lawyers, and RERA compliance practitioners.
Land Laws in Maharashtra
Sunil Dighe's Land Laws in Maharashtra with Latest Amendments, Short Notes and Selected Case Law is a genuinely comprehensive compilation, amended up to date, spanning thirteen separate land-related statutes in a single 820-page volume. It brings together the Maharashtra Agricultural Land Leasing Act, 2017 (w.e.f. 1-1-2025), the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, the Maharashtra Tenancy & Agriculture Lands Act, and the Maharashtra Agriculture Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 — the core statutes most land practitioners reach for first. Beyond these, it includes several titles rarely bundled elsewhere: the Maharashtra Inferior Village Watans Abolition Act, 1958, the Mamlatdar's Court Act, 1906, the Maharashtra Gunthewari Developments (Regularisation, Upgradation and Control) Act, 2001, the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, the SEZ Act, 2005, the Maharashtra Restoration of Lands to Scheduled Tribes Act, 1974, the Maharashtra Land Improvement Schemes Act, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, 1961, and the Maharashtra Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act. With Short Notes and Selected Case Law woven throughout, this single volume genuinely replaces what would otherwise be a shelf of separate bare acts — a practical, one-stop reference for land revenue officials, agricultural land lawyers, industrial development practitioners, and anyone handling the full spread of land-related litigation in Maharashtra.
The Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act
Sunil Dighe's edition of The Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act with Case Law is fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 49 of 2025 (dt. 26-12-2025) and Mah. Act No. 22 of 2024 (dt. 18-3-2024). At 1,024 pages in a hardbound format, this is a substantial edition of the foundational legislation governing civic administration, taxation, and municipal governance in Mumbai — the Act underlying everything from property tax assessment to municipal service delivery across the city. Case Law is woven throughout, giving readers insight into how key provisions have actually been interpreted by courts, which matters significantly given how often municipal tax and administrative decisions end up contested in litigation. A substantial, dependable reference for municipal corporation officials, property tax practitioners, and lawyers handling MCGM-related disputes.
The Maharashtra Public Trusts Act
Sunil Dighe's edition of The Maharashtra Public Trusts Act with the Maharashtra Public Trusts Rules, Case Law & Allied Laws is amended per Mah. Act No. 55 of 2025, Mah. Act No. 53 of 2025 (both dt. 31-12-2025), and Mah. Act No. 22 of 2025 (dt. 1-4-2025), making it fully current on the core Public Trusts framework. Where this 868-page edition really stands apart is its genuinely comprehensive treatment of waqf law alongside public trust law — it includes the Waqf Act, 1995 as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025 (dt. 3-7-2025), the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Act, 2025 (dt. 5-4-2025), the Central Waqf Council Rules, 1998, the Maharashtra Waqf Rules, 2022 (dt. 15-6-2022), and the Waqf Properties Lease Rules, 2014. It also brings in the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Societies Registration (Maharashtra) Rules, 1971 — connected legislation that frequently intersects with trust and society administration. Rounded out with Latest Amendments and Government Resolutions, this is a genuinely comprehensive single-volume reference for trustees, charity administrators, waqf board members, and legal practitioners handling public trust, society, or waqf property matters in Maharashtra.
The Maharashtra Prohibition Act
The Maharashtra Prohibition Act with Case Law, Relevant Rules and Appendices is amended up to date and, at 505 pages, is a considerably more detailed reference than the plain bare-act version of this title. It brings together the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 (as amended by Notifications dated 24-6-2025 and 21-7-2025) and the Maharashtra Molasses (Control) Act — two connected pieces of legislation that matter a great deal in practice but aren't always included in a standalone Prohibition Act print. With Case Law woven throughout alongside relevant appendices, this edition is built for readers who need to understand not just what the Prohibition Act says, but how its provisions have actually been interpreted and applied — a genuinely practical resource for excise officials, licensed liquor and molasses trade operators, and criminal law practitioners handling prohibition-related litigation.
The Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act and Rules, 1956
The Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 with Rules, 1956 by Sunil Dighe (Advocate, High Court) is a comprehensive and updated legal reference covering the important provisions governing tenancy rights, agricultural lands, land ownership, purchase rights and agricultural land transactions in Maharashtra. The April 2026 Edition incorporates the latest amendment made by Maharashtra Act No. 18 of 2026 dated 15-04-2026. The book also includes the Maharashtra Tenancy Rules, 1956 and important provisions of related legislation, making it a practical reference for advocates, revenue officers, legal professionals, landowners, tenants and students of land and tenancy law. The book covers important aspects such as tenants' rights in agricultural land, fixation of purchase price, acquisition of ownership by tenants, termination of tenancy, protected tenancy, transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists for bona fide industrial use, restrictions on tenancy transfers and rights of certified landlords. It also provides useful coverage of the Mamlatdar's Courts Act, 1906, the Maharashtra Agricultural Land Leasing Act, 2017 and Rules, 2024, along with relevant provisions concerning civil court jurisdiction, co-parceners, encumbrances, bank interests and purchase of agricultural land.
The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 & Rules with Allied Acts & Case Law
The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 & Rules, 2017 by Sunil Dighe (Advocate, High Court) is a comprehensive and practical legal reference covering the law relating to rent control, tenancy, eviction, landlord-tenant rights and lease/licence matters in Maharashtra. The 2026 Edition includes the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 along with the Maharashtra Rent Control Rules, 2017 and relevant Allied Rent Control Acts. The book provides practical guidance on important issues arising in landlord-tenant disputes and proceedings before courts, particularly the Small Causes Court. It covers important legal principles relating to demand notices, eviction for non-payment of rent, eviction of licensees, tenancy rights, succession of tenancy, jurisdiction of Small Causes Courts, leave and licence agreements, registration of agreements and statutory exemptions. The book also discusses significant judicial decisions that assist in understanding the practical interpretation and application of rent control law. With its focused treatment of frequently litigated issues, this edition is a useful reference for advocates, landlords, tenants, property owners, real estate professionals, law students and legal practitioners handling rent and tenancy disputes in Maharashtra.
The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 with Rules, Notifications, Case Law & Notes
The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 with Rules, Notifications, Case Law and Brief Notes by Sunil Dighe is a comprehensive and updated legal reference book covering the principal provisions of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 along with important Rules, Government Notifications, relevant Case Law and concise Brief Notes. The April 2026 Edition incorporates the latest amendments, including Maharashtra Act No. 19 of 2026 dated 15 April 2026, Act No. 11 of 2026 dated 25 March 2026, Acts No. 62, 60 and 57 of 2025 dated 31 December 2025, and Act No. 18 of 2025 dated 27 March 2025. Designed for practical and academic use, this book provides a convenient reference for understanding land revenue administration, land records, revenue authorities, assessment, survey and settlement, occupancy rights, land use, non-agricultural use, revenue proceedings and related legal provisions in Maharashtra. The inclusion of important case laws and brief explanatory notes makes complex provisions easier to understand and apply. This updated edition is particularly useful for advocates, legal practitioners, revenue officers, government officials, law students, property professionals, land consultants and individuals dealing with land and revenue matters in Maharashtra.
The Money Lending (Regulation) Act & Rules, 2014
The Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014 & Rules, 2014 with Case Law, July 2026 Edition, is fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 39 of 2026 (dt. 22-7-2026). Rather than covering just the present-day law in isolation, this 265-page edition is built to give readers the full historical arc of money lending regulation in Maharashtra — it also includes the older Bombay Money Lenders Act, 1946 and its 1959 Rules, along with the Bombay Non-Agriculturists' Loans Act, 1928 and its 1958 Rules. That's genuinely useful in practice, since older lending transactions and disputes can still fall under these earlier statutes even after the 2014 Act came into force. Important Notifications and Case Law are included throughout, making this a comprehensive, single-volume reference for anyone dealing with money lending licensing, regulation, or disputes — whether under the current 2014 framework or legacy transactions governed by the older Acts.
The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 1999 and Rules, 1999
Sunil Dighe's edition of The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999 and Rules, 1999 (MPID), July 2026 Edition, is fully current, incorporating Mah. Act No. 35 of 2026 (dt. 22-7-2026). This 236-page edition goes beyond a plain bare-act text with the addition of Short Notes, Case Law, and Relevant Appendices — genuinely useful given how frequently the MPID Act comes up in cases involving fraudulent deposit schemes and Ponzi-style financial establishments, where understanding judicial interpretation matters just as much as the statutory text itself. A dependable, current reference for practitioners handling depositor-protection litigation, financial establishment regulation, or MPID Act prosecutions in Maharashtra.
महाराष्ट्र सार्वजनिक विश्वस्त व्यवस्था अधिनियम, १९५० आणि महाराष्ट्र सार्वजनिक विश्वस्त व्यवस्था अधिनियम, १९५१ | MAHARASHTRA PUBLIC TRUSTS ACT WITH RULES
मुंबई सार्वजनिक विश्वस्त व्यवस्था अधिनियम, १९५० (आता महाराष्ट्र सार्वजनिक विश्वस्त व्यवस्था अधिनियम म्हणून ओळखला जाणारा) व त्यासोबतच्या नियम, १९५१ यांची संपूर्ण मराठी आवृत्ती. A Marathi-language edition of the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 (now referred to as the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act) along with its accompanying Rules, 1951.