10-IA-16913-2023 (C).doc IN THE JUDICATURE OF HIGH COURT AT BOMBAY CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 16913 OF 2023 IN FIRST APPEAL ST. NO. 28958 OF 2023 Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Mumbai ..… Applicant. VERSUS Anand Changan Omabase & Anr. ..… Respondents ... Adv. Priyesh Patel (Through VC) i/by Mr. Nitesh V. Bhutekar, Advocates for Applicant. Mr. Shankar Katkar a/w Ms. Tanaya Doke, Advocates for Respondent No. 1. ... CORAM : RAJESH S. PATIL AND ABHAY J. MANTRI, JJ. DATE : 18 AUGUST 2026. P. C. : 1. This Interim Application is filed seeking condonation of delay in filing the First Appeal by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The Office remark shows that the Respondents have been duly served. However, none appears on behalf of the Respondents. 2. We have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the Applicant and have gone through the contents of the Interim Application. We are satisfied that the Interim Application deserves to be allowed. Shubham 1 TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Digitally signed by TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Date: 2026.08.18 17:43:14 +0530 10-IA-16913-2023 (C).doc 3. Interim Application stands allowed in terms of prayer clause (a). 4. At this stage, Mr. Katkar, appears for Respondent No. 1- Original Claimant. 5. By consent of both the learned Counsel appearing for the parties, let the First Appeal be listed for final hearing on 8 September, 2026. 6. The parties are directed to file a short synopsis, compilation of documents, propositions of law and judgments relied upon by them, on or before 4 September, 2026. (ABHAY J. MANTRI, J.) (RAJESH S. PATIL, J.) Shubham 2