1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPLICATION NO.2490 OF 2009 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO.14029 OF 2009 The New India Assurance Co. Ltd., )..Applicant Vs Hemant Pundlik Pingle & Ors. )..Respondents ---- Mr.S.M.Dange for the applicant. Mr.Pritesh Bohade i/by Dilip Bodake for the respondent nos.1 & 4. ---- Coram : R.S.MOHITE,J Date : 5th January, 2010 PC 1 This is an application for condonation of delay in filing the First Appeal. In my view though the delay is sought to be explained, the averments made in the application indicates degree of negligence. Be that as it may, in the interest of justice, I am inclined to condone the delay subject to payment of cost. Civil Application is allowed in terms of prayer clause- (a) subject to payment of cost of Rs.1500/- which should be paid to the respondents on or before the date when the First Appeal is kept for admission. Office to number the First Appeal and place the same for admission on 1st February, 2010. Cost may be paid through the Advocate for the claimant. Civil Application stands disposed off. (R.S.MOHITE,J) 2 3