Suresh S/O Mahadeorao Mankar And Others v. State Of Maharashtra, Thr. Secretary, Dept. Of Cooperation, Mumbai And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO. 1190 OF 2026 Suresh s/o Mahadeorao Mankar and Ors.

Vs.

State of Maharashtra, Thru. Its Secretary, Department of Cooperation, Mantralaya, Mumbai and Ors.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, appearances, Court's orders Court's or Judge's Orders.

or directions and Registrar's orders.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Raheel Mirza, Advocate for petitioners.

Mrs. K.H. Bhondge, AGP for respondent Nos.1 to 4/State. CORAM : PRAFULLA S. KHUBALKAR, J.

DATE : 09.02.2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners.

2.

The petitioners' challenge is to the interim order dated 29.01.2026 passed by respondent No.2 - Divisional Registrar (Money Lending), Amravati, in the proceedings under Section 18 (4) of the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014, on the ground that the proceedings are initiated after a period of about 17 years from the date of the first sale-deed dated 09.06.2003. He also submits that after this sale-deed, three other sale-deeds were executed, and, without considering all these aspects, the impugned order is passed refusing any interim relief.

Prity

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Having regard to the controversy involved, issue notice to the respondents, returnable after three weeks.

4.

Learned AGP waives service of notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 4/State.

5.

In the meantime, the parties are directed to maintain the status quo as regards the mutation of suit property.

(Prafulla S. Khubalkar, J.) Signed by: Mrs. Prity Gabhane Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 10/02/2026 10:22:59 Prity