United India Insurance Co. Ltd. Nashik Thr. Regional Manager v. Vasant Gopala Bhalerao And ORS.

LSP 1 10 fast 31106.24.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION First Appeal (st) No.31106 of 2024 With Interim Application No.14769 of 2024 With Interim Application No.14770 of 2024 With Interim Application No.11583 of 2025 In First Appeal (st) No.31106 of 2024 Mr. Vasant Gopala Bhalerao & others ...

Applicants In the matter between United India Insurance Company Ltd.

...

Appellants V/s.

Mr. Vasant Gopala Bhalerao and others ...

Respondents Digitally signed by SEEMA KSHITIJ YELKAR Date:

2025.09.24 12:04:14 +0530 SEEMA KSHITIJ YELKAR Mr. Sanjay Shinde Advocate for the Applicants.

Mr. Amol Gatne Advocate for the Respondents CORAM : S.M. MODAK, J DATE : 19th September 2025.

P.C. :

Interim Application No. 14770 of 2024 The awarded amount is deposited before the Tribunal. There is no dispute. Stay granted earlier is made absolute during the pendency of this appeal. Interim Application is disposed of.

LSP 2 10 fast 31106.24.doc Interim Application No. 14769 of 2024 Heard learned Advocate for the parties.

2.

This is an application for condonation of delay in filing an appeal against the award passed by learned Member, M.A.C.T. Nashik dated 22nd March 2024. There was a delay. It is opposed. 3.

For the reasons stated in the application, delay is condoned. Interim Application is disposed of.

First Appeal (st) No. 31106 of 2024 Heard learned Counsel for the parties.

2.

Issue notice to the Respondents. Notice is waived on behalf of Respondent Nos.1 and 2. Compilation of documents be filed within four weeks.

3.

Issue notice to Respondent No.3 for final disposal at admission stage, returnable on 7th November 2025.

Interim Application No. 11583 of 2025 Heard learned Advocate for the parties.

2.

Mr. Gatne is having strong objection for withdrawal because it was an 'Act Policy'. He intends to rely upon Supreme Court

LSP 3 10 fast 31106.24.doc judgments whereas learned Advocate for the Claimants is pressing hard to allow withdrawal.

3.

Matter be listed on 29th September 2025.

(S.M. MODAK, J.)