1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE SIDE CIVIL APPLICATION NO.4731 OF 2002 (for condonation of delay) IN FIRST APPEAL ST. NO.30707 OF 2000 IN L.A.R.NO.72 OF 1996 The State of Maharashtra Applicant vs. Hiraji Ganpat Patil & ors. Respondents Mr.K.K.Tated, A.G.P. for the applicant. Ms.Leena Patil i/b.Mr.M.S.Karnik for the respondents 1 to 4. CORAM : R. M. LODHA & A.S.BAGGA, JJ. DATED : 27th June, 2006 P.C. The appeal suffers from delay of 158 days and, therefore, by means of this application, the appellant prays for condonation of delay. In paragraphs 3 and 4 of the civil application, cause has been shown that resulted in delay. We are satisfied that the cause shown in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the civil application makes out the sufficient cause. 2. We, accordingly, condone the delay in filing the appeal. 3. Office is directed to process the appeal and post it 2 for admission as soon as numbered. 4. Civil application stands disposed of. (R.M. (R.M. (R.M. LODHA,J.) LODHA,J.) LODHA,J.) (A.S. (A.S. (A.S. BAGGA,J.) BAGGA,J.) BAGGA,J.)