45-fast16657-2017.doc AGK IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 16657 OF 2017 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION IN FIRST APPEAL NO. 1201 OF 2018 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION IN FIRST APPEAL NO. 1202 OF 2018 The State Of Maharashtra And Anr. … Appellants V/s. Vishnu Shiva Chaudhari … Respondent Mr A.R. Patil, Additional G.P. for the appellants/State. Ms. Bhavana Khemani i/by Mr. Anil Ahuja for the respondent. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : AUGUST 25, 2026 P.C.: Civil Application No.1201 of 2018: 1. Though the opponent objected for condonation of delay, considering the reasons explained in paragraphs 2 to 4 of the interim application which constitutes sufficient cause, the civil application is allowed. First Appeal (St.) No.16657 of 2017: 2. Admit. 3. Appellant to file paper book within one year from today. 1 ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Digitally signed by ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Date: 2026.08.25 17:36:15 +0530 45-fast16657-2017.doc Civil Application No.1202 of 2018: 4. Considering the issue involved in the appeal, there shall be ad-interim relief in terms of prayer clause (b), subject to the appellant depositing entire decretal amount along with interest with the Reference Court within eight weeks from today. 5. The interim application stands disposed of in above terms. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2