The High Court allowed two interim applications seeking condonation of delay in bringing on record the legal heirs of deceased appellants. The court accepted the explanation for the delays, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Condonation of delays of 68 days and 3 years 161 days; both interim applications allowed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
INTERIM APPLICATION NO.14265 OF 2023 AND
INTERIM APPLICATION NO.14263 OF 2023 IN
SECOND APPEAL NO.1131 OF 2012
Rajesh A. Ambolkar and Ors. ...Applicant In the matter between Srikrishna Aaba Amolkar & Ors. ...Appellants Versus Ulhas Damodar Ambolkar & Ors. ...Respondents
Mr. Sanskar Marathe for the Appellant.
Mr. Dileep Satale i/b Mr. Harshad Bhadbhade for Respondent Nos.1 to 4.
CORAM : SHARMILA U. DESHMUKH, J. DATE : 4th MARCH, 2024
P. C. :
INTERIM APPLICATION NO.14265 OF 2023
appeal has already been admitted and the legal heirs of deceased appellant No.1 had not informed the advocate for appellant about death of
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appellant No.1
INTERIM APPLICATION NO.14263 OF 2023
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that no sufficient cause has been shown for condoning the delay.
(SHARMILA U. DESHMUKH, J. )
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to condone a delay of 68 days in bringing on record the legal heirs of a deceased appellant.
Whether to condone a delay of 3 years and 161 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic in bringing on record the legal heirs of a deceased appellant.
Rajesh A. Ambolkar and Ors.
Srikrishna Aaba Amolkar & Ors.
Ulhas Damodar Ambolkar & Ors.
SHARMILA U. DESHMUKH
As recorded by the court registry
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