ast 1 wp3539.10.sxw IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 3539 OF 2010 Vinod V. Mahadik & ors. ....Petitioners. Vs. State of Maharashtra & ors. ....Respondents Mr.S.S.Patwardhan for petitoiners. Mrs. J.S.Pawar, Addl. G.P. for Respondent Nos. 1 to 4. Mr.G.S.Godbole i/b. Nitin Mulye for Respondent no.5. CORAM:- A.M.KHANWILKAR AND R.M.SAVANT, JJ DATED:- MAY 3, 2010 P.C. 1. Heard Counsel for the parties. 2. Counsel for the Respondent No.5 prays for time to file reply affidavit. In our opinion, for the nature of order that we propose to pass, with which the Petitioners are in agreement, it is not necessary to burden this proceedings with detailed reply of the Respondent. In the circumstances, we proceed to dispose of this Petition on the following terms. 3. Considering the grievance in this petition, we dispose of this Petition with direction to the Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 to examine the claim of the petitioner and take appropriate steps, as may be advised in accordance with law, ast 2 wp3539.10.sxw including to initiate enquiry, if the situation so warrants. 4. We make it clear that this order is not an expression of opinion either way on the correctness of the allegation of the Petitioner. The same will have to be considered by the said authority on its own merits in accordance with law. 5. The Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 shall take appropriate decision expeditiously and in any case, within eight weeks from today. In the event, the authorities are convinced that further action needs to be initiated against the office bearers of the Respondent-Society, may institute such action within three months thereafter. (R.M. SAVANT, J) (A.M.KHANWILKAR, J)