Narsing Sambhaji Suryawanshi v. The State Of Maharashtra And ORS

(1) ca3999.20

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 915 CIVIL APPLICATION NO.3999 OF 2020 IN FAST/8252/2019 NARSING SAMBHAJI SURYAWANSHI

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS Mr. Syed Pervez, Advocate h/f Mr. U. B. Bilolikar, Advocate for the applicant Mr. P. N. Kutti, AGP for the respondent/State CORAM:VINAY JOSHI, J.

DATE:03-02-2022 P. C.

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This is an application seeking condonation of delay of 1018 days caused in filing the first appeal.

2.

Other side objected to condone the delay.

3.

The applicant's learned counsel has pointed out that in another connected matter having similar facts, this court has condoned the delay in CA NO. 10326 of 2021 vide order dated 24-01-2022.

4.

The applicant is the original claimant who

(2) ca3999.20 is seeking enhancement of compensation by way of appeal. The applicant has set out a cause for delay in paragraph Nos. 3 and 4 of this application. Precisely, it is contended that due to illiteracy and communication gap, he was not in a position to file appeal at the earliest. The other side has not pointed out any material to disbelieve the applicant's contention.

5.

Having regard to the reasons stated in the application, the delay stands condoned however, the applicant is not entitled for interest or any other statutory benefits for delayed period.

6.

The application stands disposed of.

7.

Office to very and register the appeal.

8.

List the appeal on 07-02-2022.

[ VINAY JOSHI, J. ] VishalK/ca3999.20