Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Kolhapur Circuit Bench
Order Date: 5 November 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant Sangita Nandkumar Kukade vs. Respondent Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Regional Controller, Satara.
- The matter concerns interim applications filed in First Appeal (ST) No. 6465 of 2026.
- IA No. 1788 of 2026: Applicant sought withdrawal of Rs.20,91,421 deposited by MSRTC, asserting she is the sole claimant yet to receive any award amount and is in dire need of money.
- IA No. 1012 of 2026: Applicant sought condonation of a 152‑day delay in filing the present appeal.
- IA No. 1013 of 2026: Applicant sought confirmation of the ad‑interim relief previously granted by this Court.
- Counsel for applicant: Mr. Aditya Ghadge on behalf of Sarthak Diwan; counsel for respondent: Mr. Shubham Dhoble on behalf of Samarth Chavan and Dhananjay Rananaware.
Final Outcome
- IA 1788 allowed: Applicant may receive 70 % of Rs.20,91,421 with accrued interest upon furnishing an undertaking to the Presiding Officer; the remaining 30 % shall be invested in a nationalized bank.
- IA 1012: The 152‑day delay is condoned; no mala fides found; application disposed.
- IA 1013: The ad‑interim relief granted by this Court is confirmed; application disposed.
- Additional procedural orders in the First Appeal: Application admitted; notice waived by counsel Mr. Ghadge; call for record and proceedings; printing dispensed; parties may file compilation of documents or private paper book.
Topics: Compensation, Legal Dispute