(1.) Heard Mr. M. G. Bhangde, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. A. G. Baheti and Mr. Rishi Chhabda, learned Counsel for the Petitioners and Mr. Nayan Mirpuri, learned Counsel h/f Mr. P. P. Kothari, learned Counsel for the Respondent No.4 and 5. None appeared for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and for the Respondent Nos.3 and 4.
(2.) In Writ Petition No. 240/2024 there is a challenge to the order dtd. 21/3/2023 passed below Exhibit-395 [which according to the Petitioners is infact passed below application (Exhibit-387)]. Whereas, order dtd. 21/3/2023 passed below Exhibit-387 [which is claimed to have been passed below Exhibit-395] is taken exception to in Writ Petition No. 241/2024.
(3.) By consent of both sides, these Petitions are heard finally at the stage of admission and decided by common Judgment, since similar questions of facts and law are involved therein.