Just Universal Pvt Ltd v. The State Of Maharashtra And ORS

902-aswp11468-2024.doc AGK

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.11468 OF 2024 Just Universal Pvt. Ltd.

... Petitioner V/s.

The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

... Respondents ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Mr. Zaal Andhyarujina, Senior Advocate with Mr. Shrey Sancheti, and Mr. Avinash Bailmare i/by Mr. Nikhil Adkine for the petitioner.

ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Date: 2024.08.16 17:53:07 +0530 Mr. V.R. Dhond, Senior Advocate (Special Counsel) with Mr. P.P. Kakade, Government Pleader and Mr. O.A. Chandurkar, Additional G.P. and Mrs. G.R. Raghuwanshi, Additional G.P. for respondent No.1 - State.

Mr. Devadatt Kamat, Senior Advocate with Mr. Atit Soni, Mr. Swapnil Ambure, Ms. Nida Khan and Ms. Swati Pandey for respondent No.2.

Mr. Ashutosh Kumbhakoni, Senior Advocate with Mr. Ashutosh Kulkarni, Mr. Sarthak S. Diwan i/by Mr. Avesh A. Ghadge for respondent No.3.

CORAM

: DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ & AMIT BORKAR, J.

DATED : AUGUST 16, 2024 P.C.:

1.

Learned counsel representing petitioner has sought permission to amend the writ petition, and for the said purpose he tendered draft amendment, a copy of which is taken on record.

902-aswp11468-2024.doc 2.

Having regard to the nature of amendment, the prayer for amendment is granted. Let necessary amendment be carried out by the learned counsel for the petitioner during the course of the day. Re-verification is dispensed with. 3.

The petitioner shall also supply amended copy of the writ petition before the next date of listing. 4.

Issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 22 August 2024.

5.

On behalf of respondent No.1, Mr. Dhond, learned Senior Advocate appears and waives service of notice. Mr. Kamat, learned Senior Advocate along with Mr. Atit soni puts in appearance for respondent No.2 and waives service of notice. Mr. Kumbhakoni, learned Senior Advocate has put in appearance for respondent No.3 and waives service of notice. 6.

Having regard to the nature of urgency in the matter, we direct that respondent Nos.1, 2, and 3 shall file their respective affidavit-in-reply by 20 August 2024 after serving a copy thereof upon the learned counsel for the petitioner, who may file rejoinder-affidavit, if any, before the next date of listing.

7.

Stand over to 22 August 2024. To be placed high on board.

(AMIT BORKAR, J.) (CHIEF JUSTICE)