1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORIGINAL SIDE NOTICE OF MOTION NO.2014 OF 2004 IN APPEAL NO.253 OF 2004 IN CONTEMPT PETITION NO.90 OF 1999 IN NOTICE OF MOTION NO.734 OF 1998 IN M.J. SUIT NO.49 OF 1998 Ahmed Raza Kazim Raza Moulvi Appellant vs. Mrs. Batul Ahmed Raza Respondent Mr.Anilkumar D. i/b. Ms.S.P. Jhakhade for the appellant. CORAM : R. M. LODHA & J.P. DEVADHAR,JJ. DATED : 25th August 2004 P.C. We are informed by the Court Associate that notice of motion has been served upon the respondent. However, nobody appears for the respondent. 2. For the reasons stated in the affidavit in support of notice of motion, we are satisfied that the appellant-applicant was prevented by sufficient cause in filing the appeal in time. 3. Accordingly, the delay in filing the appeal is 2 condoned. 4. Office to proceed accordingly. 5. Notice of motion stands disposed of. (R.M. (R.M. (R.M. LODHA, J.) LODHA, J.) LODHA, J.) (J.P. (J.P. (J.P. DEVADHAR,J.) DEVADHAR,J.) DEVADHAR,J.)