30-IA-2185-2026 (OS).docx IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 2185 OF 2026 IN SUIT NO. 101 OF 2025 Priyadarshini Chowgule ...Applicant In the matter between: Nandita Ashok Rajani Nee Nandita Prataprao Chowgule … Plaintiff Versus Priyadarshini Chowgule & Ors. … Defendants _______ Mr. Kunal Mehta a/w Arun Unnikrishnan and Urvi Gulechha i/b. Jadejas & Partners for Defendant Nos.1 and 2 / Applicant Mr. Hitendra Parab i/b. Harsh Parte for the Plaintiff _______ CORAM : ARIF S. DOCTOR, J. DATE : 19 th AUGUST, 2026 P.C. 1. The Interim Application seeks condonation of delay in filing the joint written statement of Defendant Nos.1 and 2. 2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Plaintiff does not seek time to file Reply-Affidavit. He, however, opposed the written statement being filed. 3. Having heard the learned counsel and having perused the Interim Application, I find that sufficient cause to condone the delay has been shown. Basavraj Page | 1 BASAVRAJ GURAPPA PATIL Digitally signed by BASAVRAJ GURAPPA PATIL Date: 2026.08.20 13:23:32 +0530 30-IA-2185-2026 (OS).docx Furthermore, I must note that the delay is not an inordinate delay. Substantial interest of justice would best be served if the delay is condoned and the Suit is heard on merits. 4. Accordingly, the delay in filing the written statement is condoned. The Interim Application is allowed in terms of prayer clauses (a) and (b). [ARIF S. DOCTOR, J.] Basavraj Page | 2