Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., Mumbai v. Sailu Kisan Annam And ANR.

62-----IA-12214-2024.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12214 OF 2024.

IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO.14567 OF 2024.

Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., Mumbai ...Applicant-Appellant.

Versus

Sailu Kisan Annam And Anr.

...Respondents.

------ Mr. Sarthak Diwan for the Applicant-Appellant. Ms. Swati Mehta for the Respondent No.1.

Mr. T. R. Kale for the Respondent No.2.

------ Coram : Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J.

Date : 2nd September, 2024.

P. C. :

1.

Interim Application has been preferred seeking condonation of delay of 205 days caused in preferring the First Appeal. 2.

Learned counsel for the applicant submits that as the applicant is Insurance Company there are various approvals and permissions which are required to be obtained before impugned judgment could be challenged in the higher forum and as such delay of 205 days. 3.

Learned counsel for the respondent No.1 opposes the Application contending that there is no sufficient reason given in the rsk 1 of

62-----IA-12214-2024.doc Application for condoning the delay of 205 days. 4.

Considering that the applicant is Insurance Company, it cannot be disputed that various approvals are required to be obtained before the proceedings could have been initiated for challenging the impugned judgment and award.

5.

Reason is perfectly acceptable and as such delay of 205 days caused in preferring present Appeal is condoned. [Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J.] rsk 2 of Signed by: Rajeshwari S. Karve Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 09/09/2024 17:15:00