Rajendra Mhatre v. Vaidehi Mhatre Alias Ashwini Harshwardhan Mhatre

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2026.04.23 20:33:16 +0530 RUSHIKESH VISHNU PATIL 1/2 6 IA.3036.2026.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 3036 OF 2026 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 6381 OF 2023 Rajendra Mhatre ..

Applicant

Versus

Vaidehi Mhatre Alias Ashwini Harshwardhan Mhatre ..

Respondent ...

Ms Meenaz Kakalia, for the Applicant.

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CORAM: BHARATI DANGRE & MANJUSHA DESHPANDE, JJ.

DATED : 21st APRIL, 2026 P.C:- 1.

The Interim Application seek amendment in the Writ Petition, and by the amended prayer, the Applicant seek custody of the minor child during extended school vacations for a period of two weeks and seek modification of the order, which has permitted access on every Saturday and Sunday. 2.

We do not see any reason to refuse the amendment, though consideration of the prayer would be a matter to be decided on merits.

The amendment is permitted to be carried out forthwith as per the schedule.

Let an amended copy of the Writ Petition be served upon the learned counsel representing the Respondent. Rushikesh

2/2 6 IA.3036.2026.odt The learned counsel for the Respondent shall take necessary instructions and make a statement as regards the prayer, as we may not necessarily grant such access for a complete two weeks, but in intervals or for a period of one week, as suits the convenience of the child.

List on 24.04.2026.

(MANJUSHA DESHPANDE, J.) (BHARATI DANGRE, J.) Rushikesh