Summary: The Bombay High Court (Judge Amit Borkar) on 22 September 2026 heard First Appeal (St.) No.5969 of 2023 filed by the State of Maharashtra (Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition) against Narayan Damu/Damodar Mhatre. The court condoned the delay in filing the appeal (Interim Application No.12323 of 2024) and ordered the appellant to file a paper book within one year. It also directed the appellant to deposit the full decretal amount with interest within eight weeks to obtain interim relief under prayer clause (b), disposing both interim applications (12323 and 12324 of 2024). This content may not be financially relevant.