https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=124773 SC held that "sufficient cause" under Section 5 Limitation Act and Order 22 Rule 9 CPC warrants liberal construction to advance substantial justice, particularly where no negligence or want of bona fides is imputable. Courts should generally accept explanations for delay, balancing prejudice to the other party and the importance of deciding on merits. On the facts - appellants were illiterate villagers who acted promptly once advised - the Division Bench of the HC erred in refusing condonation and substitution. The delay in filing was condoned, abatement set aside, and substitution of heirs/legal representatives was permitted. en-us Wed, 27 Feb 2002 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:01:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=124773 SC held that "sufficient cause" under Section 5 Limitation Act and Order 22 Rule 9 CPC warrants liberal construction to advance substantial justice, particularly where no negligence or want of bona fides is imputable. Courts should generally accept explanations for delay, balancing prejudice to the other party and the importance of deciding on merits. On the facts - appellants were illiterate villagers who acted promptly once advised - the Division Bench of the HC erred in refusing condonation and substitution. The delay in filing was condoned, abatement set aside, and substitution of heirs/legal representatives was permitted. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 27 Feb 2002 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=124773