Bombay High Court

THE RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., THR ITS LEGAL OFFICER, AURANGABAD.versusLATIFA HARUN SHAIKH AND ORS

Disposal: Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Holding

The court granted a four‑week extension of time for compliance.

Summary

The Reliance General Insurance Co. sought an extension of time to comply with an order dated 18.12.2020, citing an oversight that prevented compliance within the prescribed period. The respondents opposed the request, arguing there was no justification for an extension. The court examined the reasons provided and considered the interest of justice. It concluded that the applicant’s reasons warranted a modest extension. Consequently, the court granted a four‑week extension for depositing the amount with accrued interest, and ordered the applicant to pay costs of Rs.10,000 to the respondents.

Issues considered

Whether the applicant is entitled to an extension of time to comply with the order dated 18.12.2020

Subjects

extension of time
civil procedure
order compliance
insurance
costs

Judgment

2026:BHC-AUG:42801



                                                                    901 CA10706.2026
                                               -1-

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
                                 BENCH AT AURANGABAD

                         901 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10706 OF 2026
                                           IN
                                      FA/2393/2020

              THE RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., THR ITS LEGAL
                                 OFFICER, AURANGABAD.
                                           VERSUS
                             LATIFA HARUN SHAIKH AND ORS
                                               ...
              Advocate for Applicant : Mr. S. S. Patil h/f. Rohit H. Dahat
              Advocate for Respondents No.1 to 6 : Mr. Ram B. Deshpande
                                               ...

                                            CORAM : SACHIN S. DESHMUKH, J.
                                              Date : 16.09.2026

              PER COURT :-

              1.          Leave to amend Prayer Clause “B” forthwith.


              2.          Mr. S. S. Patil, learned counsel for the Applicant –

              Insurance Company submits that on account of oversight, the

              order dated 18.12.2020 could not be complied within given time.

              As such, prays for extension of time to comply with the said

              order.


              3.          Mr.   Ram    B.    Deshpande,   learned     counsel   for

              Respondents No.1 to 6 vehemently opposed the said request

              submitting that there are no justifiable reason to extend the time.
                                                  901 CA10706.2026
                               -2-

4.         However, considering the reasons stated in the

application and the interest of justice would be sub-served by

extending the time.


5.         Accordingly, the Civil Application is allowed in terms

of Prayer Clause “B”. Time to deposit the amount along with

accrued interest till the date of deposit stands extended by four

(04) weeks from today. However, subject to payment of costs of

Rs.10,000/- to be paid to the respondents.




                                     (SACHIN S. DESHMUKH, J.)

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