Kawita Shivaji Bhalkudake And Others v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. And Others

944-CA-12639-2015

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 12639 OF 2015 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 5845 OF 2015 KAWITA SHIVAJI BHALKUDAKE AND OTHERS

VERSUS

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD AND OTHERS ...

Mr. A.N. Gaddime - Advocate for Applicants Mr. B.N. Gadegaonkar h/f. Mr. S.R. Bagal - Advocate for Respondent No.1 ....

CORAM : SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE, J.

DATE : 14th March, 2023 PER COURT :

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Heard rival submissions.

2.

The applicants are seeking condonation of delay of 2927 days, which appears to be caused due to their poor financial condition.

3.

The learned counsel for the respondent - Insurance Company strongly opposed the application on the ground that no reasonable cause is mentioned for condoning the delay. 1/2

944-CA-12639-2015 4.

However, considering the statutory right of the applicants and for the reasons stated in the application, the application is allowed and the delay of 2927 days stands condoned subject to condition that the applicants shall not claim any interest for the period of aforesaid delay. 5.

The appeal be placed for admission after removal of office objections, if any.

6.

The application is accordingly disposed of.

[ SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE ] JUDGE Pooja K.

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