Bombay High Court

India T/h the General Manager, Central Railway, Mumbai and OthersversusRamu s/o Natha Dole

Disposal: Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Holding

The court held that the delay of 713 days was condoned.

Summary

The Union of India and others filed a civil application seeking condonation of a 713‑day delay in filing an appeal by the acquiring body. The sole respondent was served but did not appear before the court. The bench examined the explanation offered by the acquiring body for the extensive delay. Finding the explanation satisfactory, the court exercised its discretion to condone the delay. Consequently, the application for condonation was granted and the matter was disposed. No further orders were made against the respondent.

Issues considered

Whether a delay of 713 days in filing an appeal can be condoned under the applicable procedural law

Subjects

condonation of delay
appeal
civil procedure
High Court of Bombay
application disposal

Judgment

2026:BHC-AUG:41031


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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
                                 BENCH AT AURANGABAD

                             CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1651 OF 2026
                                      IN FAST/3288/2026
                    UNION OF INDIA T/H THE GENERAL MANAGER, CENTRAL
                               RAILWAY, MUMBAI AND OTHERS
                                             VERSUS
                                    RAMU S/O NATHA DOLE
                                                 ...
                           Advocate for Applicants : Ms. Prajakta H. Misal
                                h/f. Mr. Golegaonkar Madhur Anil
                                                …

                                       CORAM : MANJUSHA DESHPANDE, J.
                                       DATE : 03rd SEPTEMBER, 2026


              PER COURT :

              1.           This Civil Application is filed for condonation of delay of

              713 days in filing the Appeal by the acquiring body.

              2.           Though sole Respondent is served, none appears for him.

              3.           In view of the satisfactory explanation given by the

              acquiring body, delay is condoned.

              4.           Civil Application stands disposed of.




                                                ( MANJUSHA DESHPANDE, J. )
              SPC

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