1 of 2 902.IA.816.2026.DOC IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.816 OF 2026 IN APPEAL FROM ORDER (STAMP) NO.485 OF 2026 Francis Mathais Menezes Applicant versus All India Bank Officers Association and others Respondents _______ Mr.Jaideep Singh Khattar with Mr.Ther Rangwala and Mr.Bhagyesh Witkar i/by The Fort Circle for Applicant. Mr.Bhavesh Parmar with Mr.Rahul Gaikwad, Ms.Komal Singh i/by Gravitas Legal for Respondent _______ CORAM : AARTI SATHE, J. DATE : 29th August 2026 P.C. 1. I have heard learned counsel for the parties on this Interim Application which is filed praying for condonation of delay in filing the aforesaid Appeal from Order. The delay which is sought to be condoned is of 19 days. The Respondents are represented by Mr.Bhavesh Parmar, learned counsel. There is no written opposition filed to this application. Mr.Bhavesh Parmar although has orally opposed this application, he would not dispute the well settled position in law in a catena of judgments of the Supreme Court in regard to the principles to be followed on condonation of the delay and more particularly he would not dispute that, in the clear facts and circumstances of the case, as set out in the memo of the application, the Applicant ought not to suffer or be rendered remediless in pursuing the Appeal from Order. 2. In the aforesaid circumstances, having perused the memo of the application and M.S.Thatte MANISH SURESHRAO THATTE Digitally signed by MANISH SURESHRAO THATTE Date: 2026.08.29 15:13:53 +0530 2 of 2 902.IA.816.2026.DOC considering the period of delay not being very gross, in my opinion, the reasons as set out certainly provide for an appropriate justification and a sufficient cause shown by the applicant in regard to the delay in filing the Appeal from Order. It is hence in the interest of justice that the delay is condoned. 3. The Interim Application is hence allowed in terms of prayer clause (a). Interim Application No.816 of 2026 stands disposed of in the above terms. No costs. 4. The Appeal from Order along with Interim Application for stay be listed on 29 th September 2026. 5. Learned counsel for the Respondents seeks to file reply to the Interim Application for stay. It be filed before the adjourned date of hearing and copy thereof be served on the advocate for the Applicant/Appellant. (AARTI SATHE, J.) M.S.Thatte