11 - WP - 6097 - 2019.doc VRJ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.6097 OF 2019 Sanjay Ramchandra Patil & Ors. … Petitioners V/s. Tanaji Pandurang Patil & Ors. … Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.169 OF 2020 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12465 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO.169 OF 2020 Sanjay Ramchandra Patil & Ors. … Petitioners V/s. Tanaji Pandurang Patil & Ors. … Respondents Mr. Shrikrishna Ganbavale with Mr. Sandeep S. Koregave and Mr. Ruturaj Patil for the petitioners. Mr. Satyajeet A. Rajeshirke with S. R. Vasekar and Gautam Kulkarni for the respondents. Mr. Sanjay D. Rayrikar, AGP for the State-respondent Nos.4 to 6. CORAM : S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. DATED : NOVEMBER 13, 2025 P.C.: 1. Heard learned advocates appearing for respective parties. 2. Present proceedings arise out of Regular Civil Suit No.971 of 1 VAIBHAV RAMESH JADHAV Digitally signed by VAIBHAV RAMESH JADHAV Date: 2025.11.14 10:28:10 +0530 11 - WP - 6097 - 2019.doc 2016, pending before learned Civil Judge, Senior Division, Kolhapur. 3. It is informed that parties have now recorded their evidence in the suit, and it is posted for arguments. Record indicates that on 24th June 2022, this Court passed a detailed order after hearing the parties and directed that there shall be no disturbance to possession of respondents herein, whether by user of the road or otherwise. Said order is passed by modifying earlier order dated 17th February 2022. Admittedly, order dated 24th June 2022 is in force as on toady. 4. In this background, without entering into the merits of contentions raised by parties, and keeping it open for decision by the Trial Court based on evidence already led, writ petitions stand disposed of. 5. Interim order passed by this Court shall remain in force till disposal of the suit. 6. Needless to state that since this Court has not expressed any opinion on merits of the matter, Trial Court shall decide suit independently on the basis of evidence tendered by parties. 2 11 - WP - 6097 - 2019.doc 7. Trial Court shall endeavour to decide suit expeditiously, preferably within a period of four months from today. 8. Parties to cooperate with Trial Court for expeditious disposal of the suit. 9. Interim application stands disposed of. (S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.) 3