Rajashree Sanjay Khandagale And ORS. v. M/S. Chaudhari Freight Corporation Solapur And ANR.

P.H. Jayani 21 IA14517.2024.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 14517 OF 2024 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST.) NO. 31465 OF 2024 Rajashree Sanjay Khandagale and Ors.

.... Applicants V/s.

M/s. Chaudhari Freight Corporation, Solapur and anr.

.... Respondents Mr. T.J. Mendon i/b. Mr. R.S. Alange for the Applicants/Claimants. Mr. H.M. Khupsare i/b. Mr. Milind Khupsare for Respondent No.1. CORAM : SHYAM C. CHANDAK, J.

DATED : 07th MAY, 2025 P.C. :- .

At the outset, Mr. Mendon, learned Advocate seeks leave to amend to state the correct period of delay.

2) Leave to amend is granted. Amendment to be carried out forthwith.

3) Heard learned Advocate for the parties.

4) Present Application is filed by the Applicants/Claimants seeking condonation of 206 days delay in filing the aforesaid Appeal. 5) Mr. Khupsare, learned Advocate for Respondent No.1 opposed the Application. Vakalatnama is filed for Respondent No.2. However, none appeared for Respondent No.2.

6) Mr. Mendon, learned Advocate for the Applicants submits that no just compensation is awarded in this case. The Applicants could not file the Appeal on time due to their poor financial condition. The Applicants 1/2

P.H. Jayani 21 IA14517.2024.doc have good case on merits.

7) In view thereof and considering the object of the provisions for compensation in motor vehicular accident cases, the delay of 206 days in filing the aforesaid Appeal, is condoned.

8) Application is allowed in terms of prayer clause (B) and stands disposed of.

9) Appeal be registered forthwith.

(SHYAM C. CHANDAK, J.) PREETI HEERO JAYANI by PREETI HEERO JAYANI Date: 2025.05.10 17:31:33 +0530 2/2