Bombay High Court
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH COLLECTOR JALNA AND ORSversusSHAIKH JUBER SHAIKH ALLAHUDDIN AND ANR
- Disposal
- Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute
- Bench
- S G CHAPALGAONKAR
Holding
The Court held that the delay of 802 days is condonable where satisfactory administrative reasons are provided.
Summary
The State of Maharashtra, through the Collector of Jalna, filed an application seeking condonation of an 802‑day delay in filing its appeal against a decree in favor of Shaikh Juber Shaikh Allahuddin and another. The respondents opposed the condonation, but the applicant explained that the delay was due to administrative reasons. The Court examined the reasons and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the Court allowed the application, condoning the 802‑day delay. The appeal may now be registered, subject to the removal of any pending office objections.
Issues considered
- Whether an 802‑day delay in filing an appeal can be condoned on the ground of administrative reasons
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- civil appeal
- administrative reasons
- high court procedure
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:34224
958-ca-10716-2025.odt
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10716 OF 2025
IN FAST/23348/2025
The State Of Maharashtra Through Collector Jalna And Ors
VERSUS
Shaikh Juber Shaikh Allahuddin And Anr
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AGP for Applicant/State : Mr. S.P. Sonpawale
Advocate for Respondents/Claimants : Mr. V.D. Bhise
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CORAM : S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.
DATED : AUGUST 06, 2026
PER COURT :-
1. Heard learned advocates appearing for respective parties.
2. The applicants seek to condone delay of 802 days caused
in filing appeal.
3. Perused application and reasons stated therein.
Apparently, delay is caused on account of administrative reasons
which are duly explained. Hence, application is allowed. Delay of
802 days caused in filing appeal stands condoned. First Appeal be
registered subject to removal of office objections, if any.
(S.G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.)
Mujaheed//
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