44-IA-3576-2023.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 3576 OF 2023 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 11112 OF 2022 Prakash Vishnu Karpe Applicant versus Vinay Mangesh Dalvi And Anr. Respondents Mr. T. R. Kale i/b T. J. Mendon, for the Applicant. Ms. Poonam Mittal, for the Respondent No.2. CORAM : SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J. DATE : 14th JULY, 2025. P.C. : 1. Heard learned Counsel for the applicant and learned Counsel for respondent No.2. 2. By this application, the applicant is seeking condonation of delay of 7 years and 156 days. Learned counsel for the respondent No.2 strongly objected to allow the application as the delay is inordinate delay. 3. Considering the submissions of both the learned counsel and the reasons mentioned in the application, the delay of 7 years and 156 days for filing the Appeal is condoned. The Application is allowed and disposed of. Rekha Patil 1/2 REKHA PRAKASH PATIL Digitally signed by REKHA PRAKASH PATIL Date: 2025.07.16 10:59:53 +0530 44-IA-3576-2023.doc 4. The applicant is not entitled for interest for delay period if he succeeds in the Appeal. 5. The Appeal be registered. 6. Stand over to 6th August, 2025. (SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.) Rekha Patil 2/2