length of delay does not matter, but explanation alone matters - Explanation given in case was that applicant had to be away due to some calamity in family - In view of same, delay condoned

Citation

AIROnline 2023 MAD 1009

Madras High Court

V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN , J.

CRP(NPD) - 3958 of 2017 D/- 24 - 7 - 2023

Jayesh R. Jagtap v. Manjula Jadhav and Ors.

Limitation Act (36 of 1963), S.5 - Civil P.C. (5 of 1908), O.41 R.3A - Condonation of delay - Delay of 290 days in filing appeal - Sufficient cause - As per O. 41 R. 3A, length of delay does not matter, but explanation alone matters - Explanation given in case was that applicant had to

be away due to some calamity in family - In view of same, delay condoned subject to payment of costs. (Paras 5 , 6)