Simarpal Singh Sawhney Son Of Nirmal Singh Sawhney v. Madhu Bhatti And ORS.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 8346 OF 2025 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST.) NO. 3162 OF 2025 Digitally signed by UDAY SHIVAJI JAGTAP Date:

2025.07.28 11:12:24 +0530 Simarpal Singh Sawhney Son of Nirmal Singh Sawhney .. Applicant UDAY SHIVAJI JAGTAP

Versus

Madhu Bhatti and Ors.

.. Respondents Ms. Farheen Mustafa (through VC) i/b Jayesh Mestry, Advocates for the Applicant.

CORAM: B. P. COLABAWALLA & FIRDOSH P. POONIWALLA, JJ.

DATE:

JULY 25, 2025.

P. C.

1.

The above Interim Application is filed seeking condonation of delay of 64 days in preferring the above First Appeal. 2.

As far as Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 are concerned, we find that a Vakalatnama has been filed on their behalf. Despite this, none have appeared on behalf of Respondent Nos. 1 to 3. As far as Respondent Nos.4 JULY 25, 2025 Uday S. Jagtap

32-8346-2025-IA=.doc and 5 are concerned, we direct the Registry to issue Notice to Respondent Nos. 4 and 5, returnable on 22nd August 2025. Humdast permitted. 3.

In addition to the Court's notice, the Advocates for the Appellant are permitted to serve Respondent Nos. 4 and 5 with the papers and proceedings in the above Appeal as well as the above Interim Application, along with a copy of this order, by private notice as well. 4.

Stand over to 22nd August 2025.

5.

This order will be digitally signed by the Private Secretary/ Personal Assistant of this Court. All concerned will act on production by fax [FIRDOSH P. POONIWALLA, J.] [B. P. COLABAWALLA, J.] JULY 25, 2025 Uday S. Jagtap