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Laxmibai Shyamrao Sakhare v. the State of Maharashtra through the Collector, Yavatmal and Others
Bombay HCCAF/3252/2025
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench (Prafulla S. Khubalkar, J., 04.02.2026): condonation of 353-day delay in filing First Appeal (ST) No. 8254 of 2024 by Laxmibai Shyamrao Sakhare, original claimant seeking enhancement of compensation; delay excused on ground of applicant being a rustic villager unaware of procedure; condonation granted subject to denial of statutory benefits and interest for the delay period; civil application allowed and disposed.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 353 days in filing the statutory appeal condoned; as a consequence, the applicant is denied statutory benefits and interest for the period of delay, and a copy of the order is to be attached to the order sheet of the first appeal after registration. ¶14