Condonation of delay requires a satisfactory explanation for the full period of delay, and a liberal approach may apply.

Delay in filing an appeal may be condoned where the applicant gives a satisfactory explanation covering the entire period of delay, and a liberal approach may be adopted to advance the ends of justice. Applying that principle, the Court accepted the reasons offered for the belated filing, condoned the delay, and directed that the appeal be numbered and listed in the ordinary course.

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Issues: Whether the delay in filing the appeal should be condoned on the ground of sufficient explanation for the belated filing.

Analysis: The explanation for the delay was examined with reference to the period beyond the statutory time limit, and the Court accepted the reasons furnished for the delayed filing. Reliance was placed on the settled principle that condonation depends upon satisfactory explanation and that, where sufficient cause is shown, a liberal view may be adopted to advance the ends of justice.

Conclusion: The delay was condoned and the application was allowed.

Final Conclusion: The delay condonation request succeeded, and the appeal was directed to be numbered and listed in the ordinary course.

Ratio Decidendi: Delay may be condoned when the applicant provides a satisfactory and sufficient explanation for the entire period of delay.

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