19-wp-7981-2019.doc Vivekanand IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 7981 OF 2019 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 4423 OF 2026 Chandrakant Narsi Dedhia … Petitioner V/s. Fulabai Sonba Mohite And Ors … Respondents Mr. Ajit H. with Atharva Deshmukh i/b PNP and Associates, for Petitioner. Smt. S. D. Chipade, AGP for State- Respondent No. 10. Mr. D. R. Thakre, for Respondent nos. 6 to 9. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : OCTOBER 12, 2026 P.C.: INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 4423 OF 2026 1. Considering the affidavit filed by the Petitioner on 9 October 2026, indicating various efforts taken by him to ensure service upon Respondent No. 5. 2. On perusal of the affidavit, I am satisfied that, despite the efforts made by the Petitioner in good faith, the Petitioner is unable to serve Respondent No. 5 at the given address. 3. Hence, the Petitioner is permitted to effect service upon Respondent No. 5 through publication. 1 VIVEKANAND RAJENDRA BONDE Digitally signed by VIVEKANAND RAJENDRA BONDE Date: 2026.10.12 18:25:43 +0530 19-wp-7981-2019.doc 4. Interim application stands disposed of. 5. List the Petition on 30 November 2026. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2