1 1027 WP 5536-2023 (1).odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 1027 WRIT PETITION NO. 5536 OF 2023 BAPPSAHEB SHIVAJI GAIKE VERSUS THE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER AND ANOTHER … Mr. Satish P. Dhobale – Advocate for Petitioner Mr. Anilkumar B. Dhongade – Advocate for Respondents … CORAM : SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE, J. DATE : 19.12.2025 PER COURT : 1. Heard learned Counsel for both the sides. 2. Learned Counsel appearing for both sides submit that the complaint is pending before the learned Labour Court since 2017 and that the petitioner’s services were already protected during the earlier proceedings. 3. In that view of the above, the interim protection granted earlier shall continue to operate in favour of the petitioner. 4. The learned Labour Court is directed to decide the main proceedings expeditiously, preferably within a period of six (6) months from today. 5. In view thereof, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. [ SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE ] JUDGE Pooja Kale/ This order is corrected as per Speaking to the Minutes of order dated 22.12.2025.