912-APPLN-3078-2026.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 3078 OF 2026 IN WP/272/2023 Aruna Laxman Sonje And Others VERSUS The State Of Maharashtra And Another ... Mr. H. P. Randhir, Advocate for Applicants. Mr. P. J. Bharad, APP for the Respondent – State. Mr. Rohit Patwardhan, Advocate for the contesting Respondent. ... CORAM : R.M. JOSHI, J DATE : AUGUST 21, 2026 P. C. : 1. This application is for restoration of Criminal Writ Petition No.272 of 2023, which came to be dismissed for not carrying out amendment within the stipulated time. 2. Heard learned counsel for both sides. 3. Learned APP as well as counsel for the contesting respondent opposes the application. 4. Perusal of the application shows that sufficient cause has been shown for setting aside the order of dismissal. 5. Hence, the application stands allowed. 6. The petition stands restored to the stage at which it was dismissed. 7. Learned counsel for the applicant undertakes to carry out the amendment within a period of two weeks from today. If the amendment is 912-APPLN-3078-2026.odt carried out, place the matter for hearing on 23 September 2026. In case, amendment is not carried out within a period of two weeks, the petition shall stand dismissed without reference to the Court. (R. M. JOSHI, J.) Kiran Kawre