upa 1 nma1830-10 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION NOTICE OF MOTION NO. 1830 OF 2010 IN APPEAL (LODGING) NO. 348 OF 2010 IN SUIT NO. 437 OF 2001 Mrs. Mary Rodriques ).. Appellant Versus Viprada Kulkarni and another ).. Respondents Ms. R. Bhargavan for the Appellant. Mr. S.P. Rao i/b Ms. Gauri S. Rao for Resondent No.1. Ms. Savita Kabade i/b M/s.Shukla & Associates for Respondent No.2. CORAM : MOHIT S. SHAH, C.J. AND S.C. DHARMADHIKARI, J. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 P.C The appellant has taken out this notice of motion for condonation of delay in filing the appeal challenging the order dated 16th January 2008 of the learned Single Judge decreeing the appellant to pay respondent no.2 Rs.8,43,454/- with interest at the rate of 9% per annum. 2. The appellant has given the explanation for the delay of two years and 42 days in filing the appeal, particularly pointing out that the appellant’s advocate expired on 14th July 2009. In the facts and upa 2 nma1830-10 circumstances of the case, we are of the view that the delay deserves to be condoned. 3. The delay is accordingly condoned. Notice of Motion is accordingly made absolute in terms of prayer clause (a). CHIEF JUSTICE S.C. DHARMADHIKARI, J.