22(1)-IA-3550-2024.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 3550 OF 2024 IN APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL (PVT.) (ST) NO. 20228 OF 2023 Sanjiv Jagdish Chandwani ...Applicant Versus Suresh Naraindas Harisingani And Ors. ...Respondents *** Ms. Leepika B. R. i/b. Agastya Desai for Applicant. Mr. Rushikesh S. Kekane for Respondent Nos.1 & 3 to 7. Ms. Sharmila S. Kaushik, APP for Respondent-State. *** CORAM : M.M. SATHAYE, J. DATE : 27th AUGUST, 2026 P.C. : 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. This is an application for condonation of delay of 85 days in filing leave application. It is admitted position that Respondent No.2 has expired and therefore, the application is abated against him. 2. Learned counsel for Respondent No.1 & 3 to 7 opposes the application contending that delay is not explained. 3. Considering the extent of delay and averments in the application, sufficient cause is made out. The application is allowed. Delay is condoned. Interim application is disposed of in above terms. (M.M. SATHAYE, J.) Husen 1 HUSENBASHA RAHAMAN NADAF Digitally signed by HUSENBASHA RAHAMAN NADAF Date: 2026.08.27 19:51:16 +0530