The New India Assurance Co.Ltd. Thr. Divisional Officer v. Santosh Lakhichand Pawar And ANR.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 3225 OF 2020 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 4742 OF 2020 The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

through Divisional Officer ..

Applicant SNEHA NITIN CHAVAN

Versus

Santosh Lakhichand Pawar and Anr.

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Respondents ...

by SNEHA NITIN CHAVAN Date: 2022.04.21 14:53:36 +0530 Mr. Himanshu Takke i/b Milind More for the applicant. CORAM: BHARATI DANGRE, J.

DATED : 19th APRIL, 2022 P.C:- By the present application, the applicant/appellant seeks condonation of delay of 173 days in filing the appeal. 2.

Notice was issued on the said application and the Registry has recorded that respondent No. 1 was duly served, whereas the notice to respondent No.2 is returned unserved with bailiff remark "dead on 05.11.2018". Though, respondent No.1 is served, none represent him.

Sneha Chavan

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Heard learned counsel for the applicant. Perused the application.

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The applicant in paragraph Nos. 2 to 4 has set out the reasons for the delay and on its perusal, I am convinced that the delay is bonafide and has been sufficiently explained. 5.

Interim application is allowed in terms of prayer clause (a). ( SMT. BHARATI DANGRE, J.) Sneha Chavan