Ravindra Shivram Adagale v. Dinanath Kale, Returning Officer And ORS

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.2422 OF 2026 Ravindra Shivram Adagale ... Petitioner V/s.

Dinanath Kale, Returning Officer & Others ... Respondents Mr. Saurav N. Katkar for the petitioner.

Mr. Y.D. Patil, AGP for respondent No.26-State. ATUL GANESH KULKARNI by ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Date: 2026.02.25 14:53:24 +0530

CORAM

: AMIT BORKAR, J.

DATED : FEBRUARY 25, 2026 P.C.:

1.

By order dated 18 February 2026, this Court sought explanation from respondent No.25 as to why appeal under Section 152A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 has not been decided within the statutory period of ten days. The explanation furnished is in paragraph 7 of the affidavit. 2.

Though the explanation submitted is not acceptable, as and by way of indulgence, it is directed that respondent No.25 shall henceforth adhere to the statutory limits of disposing of appeal, and henceforth he shall ensure that such statutory appeals are decided within the period prescribed by the statute. 3.

Since the appeal has been decided, nothing remains to be adjudicated in the present writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of.

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Notice dated 18 February 2026 stands recalled. 5.

The Election Officer shall proceed with election program. (AMIT BORKAR, J.)