60-Fast-16605-17+.doc Sayali IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 16605 OF 2017 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1198 OF 2018 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1197 OF 2018 The State of Maharashtra and Others … Appellants V/s. Govinda Raghu Zirwal Since Deced. Thr. His Lrs and Others … Respondents Mr. A. R. Patil, Additional GP for State-Appellant. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : OCTOBER 13, 2026 P.C.: CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1197 OF 2018 1. Considering the reasons assigned in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the interim application, the same is allowed. The delay caused in filing the first appeal stands condoned. 2. The interim application stands disposed of. 1 SAYALI DEEPAK UPASANI Digitally signed by SAYALI DEEPAK UPASANI Date: 2026.10.13 17:55:33 +0530 60-Fast-16605-17+.doc FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 16605 OF 2017 3. The present First Appeal arises from the judgment and Award dated 31 October, 2014 passed by the 2nd Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Nashik in LAR No.197 of 2007. On consideration of the enhanced compensation awarded by the Reference Court, it is noticed that the amount of enhancement is less than Rs.2 lakh. Having regard to the quantum involved and the applicable administrative policy governing appeals in matters involving such limited enhancement, I am of the view that no interference with the impugned judgment and Award is warranted in the present appeal. 4. In view of the aforesaid circumstance, the First Appeal is dismissed. 5. It is clarified that this Court has not examined or adjudicated upon the merits of the claims or the correctness of the findings recorded by the Reference Court. The dismissal of the First Appeal is confined to the ground that the amount of enhanced compensation involved is less than Rs.2 lakh. The dismissal shall, therefore, not be construed as an adjudication on the merits of the judgment and Award under challenge. 6. In view of the disposal of the First Appeal, all pending interlocutory applications, if any, do not survive and are accordingly disposed of. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2