1 caf5277.07 ast IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPLICATION NO.5277 OF 2007 WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.5278 OF 2007 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.23086 OF 2007 United India Insurance Co. Ltd. ....Applicant. Vs. Mr.Shabir T. Merchant & Ors. ....Respondents Mr. A.A.Gatne for applicant. Mr. T.J.Mendon for Respondent No.1. CORAM:- A.M.KHANWILKAR AND A.A.SAYED, JJ DATED:- AUGUST 13, 2010 P.C. 1. Heard Counsel for the parties. Although this application for condonation of delay(CA NO. 5277/07) is opposed on the ground that the delay is not properly explained, in our opinion, the application deserves to be allowed as the reasons stated in paragraphs-3 and 4 are sufficient cause and the delay is only of 69 days. In the circumstances, Application is allowed in terms of prayer clause (A). 2 caf5277.07 2. Stay application be listed alongwith Appeal. We are informed that Insurance company has already deposited the entire decretal amount. If so, ad- interim order to continue till the next date of hearing. Appeal be listed on 24th August, 2010 for admission. (A.A.SAYED, J) (A.M.KHANWILKAR, J)