Bombay High Court
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., THR ITS DIVISIONAL MANAGER, AURANGABADversusBHAGYASHRI DATTA MUNDKAR AND ORS
- Disposal
- Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute
Holding
The Court held that the delay is condoned and the first appeal is to be registered.
Summary
The applicant, National Insurance Co. Ltd, filed a first appeal before the High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, challenging a lower court order. The respondents, Bhagyashri w/o Datta Mundkar and others, opposed the appeal. The applicant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal. The Court examined the application and found sufficient cause to condone the delay. Accordingly, the Court allowed the application, condoned the delay, and directed the registry to register the first appeal.
Issues considered
- Whether the delay in filing the first appeal can be condoned under the applicable procedural law
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- civil procedure
- appeal
- High Court
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:37583
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
CIVIL APPLICATION NO.13712 OF 2017 IN
FIRST APPEAL (ST.) NO. 35282 OF 2017
National Insurance Co. Ltd. … APPLICANT
VERSUS
Bhagyashri w/o Datta Mundkar & ors. … RESPONDENTS
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Mr. S.R. Bodade, Advocate for applicant
Mr. F.K. Patel, Advocate for R.No.1 to 4
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CORAM : SACHIN S. DESHMUKH, J.
DATE : 20th AUGUST, 2026
PER COURT :
Heard. For the reasons stated in the application, the application is
allowed. Delay condoned. Registry to register the First Appeal.
(SACHIN S. DESHMUKH, J.)
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