1.as.wp.3571.2001.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.3571 OF 2001 Dr. Rajendra Shakar Mahamuni … Petitioner Versus The Principal, Fergusson College, Pune and ors. … Respondents *** None for Petitioner. Smt. V. R. Raje, APP for Respondent-State. *** CORAM : M.M. SATHAYE, J. DATE : 28 SEPTEMBER, 2026 P.C. : 1. On 9.06.2026, the following order was passed: “1. The petition is filed challenging the order of the School Tribunal. Record indicates that the prayer for interim relief was rejected by order dated 06.08.2001. In such circumstances, the petition is pending from 2001. Nobody is appearing for the Petitioner. 2. The Court is informed that the Advocate who appeared for the Petitioner has passed away. 3. Issue notice to Petitioner, returnable on 21.07.2026. Notice to indicate that if the Petitioner does not appear despite service, appropriate ex-parte order will be passed.” 2. On 21.9.2026, the following order was passed: “1. Notice issued to the Petitioner under recent order dated 09.06.2026, has been duly served according to the office note. 2. None appears on behalf of the Petitioner. 3. Stand over to 28.09.2026 as a last opportunity to the Petitioner to appear and to contest the matter. To be listed 'for dismissal'.” Vina Khadpe 1 VINA ARVIND KHADPE Digitally signed by VINA ARVIND KHADPE Date: 2026.09.28 18:11:11 +0530 1.as.wp.3571.2001.doc 3. Today the matter is listed for dismissal. However, nobody is appearing for the Petitioner. It seems that the Petitioner is not interested in proceeding with the matter. 4. Hence, petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. Ad-interim / interim relief, if any, stands vacated. 5. All concerned to act on duly authenticated or digitally signed QR verifiable copy of this order. (M.M. SATHAYE, J.) Vina Khadpe 2