1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORIGINAL SIDE NOTICE OF MOTION NO.2761 OF 2004 IN APPEAL (LODGING) NO.535 OF 2004 IN WRIT PETITION NO.1029 OF 1998 1. State of Maharashtra & ors. Appellants vs. 1. India Farmers Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. Respondents Mr.Pradeep Jadhav, A.G.P. for the appellants applicants. CORAM : R. M. LODHA & J.P. DEVADHAR,JJ. DATED : 23rd November 2004 P.C. Mr.Pradeep Jadhav, A.G.P. appears for the appellants-applicants. None appears for the respondents. No reply affidavit has been filed in opposition to the notice of motion despite opportunity granted by us. 2. For the reasons stated in the affidavit in support of notice of motion, we are satisfied that the appellants were prevented by sufficient cause in filing the appeal in time. Delay in filing the appeal is, therefore, condoned. 2 3. Office is directed to process the appeal and post it for admission as soon as numbered. 4. 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.)