Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., Through Its Manager, New Mumbai v. Panchfula W/O Raosaheb More And ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 926 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 4464 OF 2026 IN FAST/10810/2026 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 4465 OF 2026 IN FAST/10810/2026 UNIVERSAL SOMPO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., THROUGH ITS MANAGER, NEW MUMBAI

VERSUS

PANCHFULA W/O RAOSAHEB MORE AND ORS.

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Mr. A. S. Usmanpurkar, Advocate for the applicant Mr. A. A. Shaikh h/f Mr. R. V. Gore, Advocate for respondent Nos.1 to 6. CORAM : SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J.

DATED : 17th APRIL, 2026 P. C. :- ORDER BELOW CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 4464 OF 2026 1.

The application is filed for condonation of delay of 139 days caused in filing the first appeal.

2.

Perused the application and heard learned advocates for both sides. Learned advocate for the respondents strongly opposed the application. Considering the reasons stated in the application, it appears that the delay caused is not deliberate. Therefore, the application is allowed. The delay caused in filing the appeal is condoned in the interest of justice. 926 CA 4464.2026.odt

3.

In so far as Civil Application No. 4465 of 2026 is concerned, the same is filed seeking stay to the impugned judgment and award passed by the Tribunal.

4.

Perused the application. Heard learned advocates for both sides. Considering the peculiar facts of the case, stay is granted subject to deposit of of 50% amount of compensation within 12 weeks from today. If the amount is not deposited within the aforesaid period, the stay shall stand vacated automatically without further reference to the court. In those terms, civil application for stay is disposed of.

5.

In first appeal, issue notice to the Respondents. Mr. Shaikh h/f Mr. Gore, learned Advocate submits that he will file vakalatnama on behalf of Respondent Nos.1 to 6.

6.

Call R and P.

7.

Stand over to 14th August, 2026.

(SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J.) ssp 926 CA 4464.2026.odt