The Branch Manager, United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shakilabi Ismail Shaikh And Others

2026:BHC-AUG:20647 ca5374.26- -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 931 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 5374 OF 2026 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 5375 OF 2026 IN FAST/12997/2026 The Branch Manager, United India Insurance Company Ltd.

VERSUS

Shakilabi Ismail Shaikh And Others ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Mohit R. Deshmukh Advocate for Respondents : Mr. Sohail Yusuf Shaikh ...

CORAM : SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J.

DATED : 6th MAY, 2026 PER COURT :- 1.

The civil application No. 5374 of 2026 is filed for condonation of delay of 31 days caused in filing the first appeal. Perused the application and heard learned advocates for both sides. Learned advocate for the respondents strongly opposed the application. However, 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. 2.

In so far as civil application No. 5375 of 2026 is concerned, the same is filed seeking stay to the impugned judgment and award passed by the Tribunal. Perused the application. Heard learned

ca5374.26- -2advocates for both sides. Considering the peculiar facts of the case, stay is granted subject to deposit of entire amount of compensation within twelve 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.

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In first appeal, issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 15.07.2026. Learned advocate Mr. Sohail Yusuf Shaikh, waives notice for respondent Nos. 1 to 6. Call for record and proceedings. (SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J.) rlj/