https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275378 Delay in filing an application to set aside an ex parte decree may be condoned where sufficient cause is shown, and the expression should receive a liberal construction to advance substantial justice. The explanation was supported by affidavit, and the conduct did not show deliberate inaction, mala fides, or gross negligence. Once delay is condoned, the court may reopen the matter on the merits if the circumstances justify adjudication, especially where important property rights are involved and any prejudice to the other side can be compensated by costs. The impugned orders were set aside and relief was granted subject to exemplary costs. en-us Mon, 30 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:21:23 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275378 Delay in filing an application to set aside an ex parte decree may be condoned where sufficient cause is shown, and the expression should receive a liberal construction to advance substantial justice. The explanation was supported by affidavit, and the conduct did not show deliberate inaction, mala fides, or gross negligence. Once delay is condoned, the court may reopen the matter on the merits if the circumstances justify adjudication, especially where important property rights are involved and any prejudice to the other side can be compensated by costs. The impugned orders were set aside and relief was granted subject to exemplary costs. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 30 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275378