1/1 21-IA-1515-2021 (C).DOC IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 1515 OF 2021 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 98404 OF 2020 Vilas Genbhau Bhome ...Applicant Versus Baban Sakharam Bhome Deceased Through Lrs. Satish B Bhome And Ors. ...Respondents _______ Mr. P. M. Arjunwadkar (through V.C.) a/w Mr. P. S. Hande and Mr. O. S. Shinde, for the Applicant. _______ CORAM : ARIF S. DOCTOR, J. DATE : 7 th SEPTEMBER, 2026 P.C. 1. The Interim Application seeks condonation of delay in filing the captioned First Appeal. 2. The Respondents, though served, none appeared. Affidavit of service has been duly filed. 3. Having heard learned counsel and having perused the Interim Application, I am satisfied that sufficient cause has been shown to condone the delay. In my view, the substantive interest of justice would best be served if the delay is condoned and the First Appeal is heard on merits. 4. The Interim Application is allowed in terms of prayer clauses (a) and (b). [ARIF S. DOCTOR, J.] Vaibhav VAIBHAV NAMDEV BARE Digitally signed by VAIBHAV NAMDEV BARE Date: 2026.09.08 17:38:24 +0530