Sukhdeo Ananda Shevatre v. The State Of Maharashtra And ORS

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO.14766/2017 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO.37062/2017 Sukhdeo Ananda Shevatre.

...Applicant..

Versus

The State of Maharashtra & others.

...Respondents...

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None present for applicant.

Shri A.D. Namde, AGP for respondent nos.1 & 2. Shri S.B. Deshpande, Assistant Solicitor General for respondent no.3.

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CORAM: M.S. SONAK, J.

DATE: 12.02.2018 ORDER :

1] None present for the applicant. Heard learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

2] The applicant has stated that he was not aware of the impugned order since he relied upon his Advocate, who in turn, failed to inform him about the same. He has also pleaded that he had financial difficulties and some time was required to make financial arrangements to file

CA 14766/17 in FAST 37062/17 - 2 - this appeal.

3] Learned AGP submits that this is not sufficient cause, taking into consideration the fact that the delay is 736 days.

4] In the facts and circumstances of the present case, it cannot be said that there is no sufficient cause shown or that the cause shown is mala-fide. Accordingly, the delay is condoned. Civil application is disposed of. (M.S. SONAK, J.) ndk/c1221820.doc