https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73245 The Supreme Court allowed the application for condonation of delay in filing an appeal, setting aside the High Court's decision. The Court emphasized the importance of balancing justice with procedural strictness, considering the limited legal knowledge of the parties involved. Sufficient cause was found for the delay, as the applicant became aware of the appeal shortly before taking action. The Court highlighted the need to avoid a pedantic approach in such cases to prevent injustice, ordering the applicant to pay costs to the respondent. The matter was remanded for further proceedings, focusing on fairness and compliance with legal requirements. en-us Wed, 25 Feb 1987 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:55:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73245 The Supreme Court allowed the application for condonation of delay in filing an appeal, setting aside the High Court's decision. The Court emphasized the importance of balancing justice with procedural strictness, considering the limited legal knowledge of the parties involved. Sufficient cause was found for the delay, as the applicant became aware of the appeal shortly before taking action. The Court highlighted the need to avoid a pedantic approach in such cases to prevent injustice, ordering the applicant to pay costs to the respondent. The matter was remanded for further proceedings, focusing on fairness and compliance with legal requirements. Case-Laws Central Excise Wed, 25 Feb 1987 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73245