59-fast16695-2019.doc AGK IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION FIRST APPEAL (ST.) NO. 16695 OF 2019 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12430 OF 2025 WITH CROSS OBJECTION (ST.) NO.14783 OF 2023 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.3569 OF 2019 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.3570 OF 2019 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12429 OF 2025 The State of Maharashtra … Appellant V/s. Chandrakant Nathuram Mhatre & Ors. … Respondents Mr. A.R. Patil, Additional G.P. for the appellant / applicant. Mr. Vijay S. Gharat with Mr. Sarvesh V. Gharat and Ms. Nidhi D. Mankar for respondent Nos.1 to 3. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : AUGUST 25, 2026 P.C.: Interim Application No.12429 of 2025: 1. For the reasons set out therein, the interim application is allowed in terms of prayer clauses (b) to (d). Interim Application No.12430 of 2025: 1 ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Digitally signed by ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Date: 2026.08.25 17:36:16 +0530 59-fast16695-2019.doc 2. Since Advocate for other respondents has instructions to appear on behalf of respondent No.12, the interim application is allowed Civil Application No.3569 of 2019: 3. For the reasons set out in paragraphs 3 to 5 of the civil application, same is allowed. The delay in filing first appeal is condoned. First Appeal (St.) No.16695 of 2019: 4. Admit. 5. Appellant to file paper book within one year from today. Civil Application No.3570 of 2019: 6. Considering the issue involved, 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. 7. The interim application stands disposed off. Cross Objection (St.) No.14783 of 2023: 8. Admit. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2