(1.) The Petitioner has taken exception to the common Judgment and Order dated 20th November, 1999 passed in Appeal No. 427 of 1996 in L.E. Suit No.251/579 of 1976 and Appeal No.480 of 1995 in R.A.D. Suit No.6041 of 1979, by the Appellate Bench of the Court of Small Causes, Mumbai, by present Petitions filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India.
(2.) Heard Mr. P.J. Thorat, learned counsel for the Petitioners and Mr. C.G. Gavnekar, learned counsel for the Respondent. Perused the entire record.
(3.) The facts giving rise for filing present Petitions can briefly be stated as under:-