Bombay High Court
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH COLLECTOR, JALNA AND OTHERSversusTHAKUBAI BHUJANGRAO HUSE AND OTHERS
- Disposal
- Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute
- Bench
- S G CHAPALGAONKAR
Holding
The Court condoned the 866‑day delay in filing the appeal.
Summary
The State of Maharashtra, represented by the Collector of Jalna, filed a civil application seeking condonation of a delay of 866 days in filing an appeal against a decree. The respondents, Thakubai Bhujangrao Huse and others, opposed the application. The applicant argued that the delay was due to administrative reasons, which were detailed in the application. The learned Judge examined the reasons and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the Court allowed the application, condoning the 866‑day delay and directing that the first appeal be registered subject to removal of any office objections.
Issues considered
- Whether a delay of 866 days in filing an appeal can be condoned under the applicable procedural law
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- civil procedure
- appeal
- high court
- administrative delay
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:34288
985-ca-2457-2026.odt
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 2456 OF 2026
IN FAST/4396/2026
The State Of Maharashtra Through Collector, Jalna And Others
VERSUS
Thakubai Bhujangrao Huse And Others
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AGP for Applicants : Mr. R.K. Ingole
Advocate for Respondent Nos.1 to 5 : Mr. R.K. Shingnapure
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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 applicant seeks to condone delay of 866 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.
4. Considering reasons as stated in application, case is made
out to condone delay. Hence, application is allowed. Delay of 866
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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