https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=287627 Condonation of a 916-day delay in filing a letters patent appeal depended on proof of sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. Although a liberal approach may advance substantial justice, the Court stressed that condonation is not automatic where the explanation is inadequate and laches are apparent. Internal consultations, vacancy in the Vice-Chancellor's office, and consideration by university bodies did not satisfactorily account for the delay at each stage. The Court also noted the prior delay and laches in the writ petition, the public nature of the land-use change and development, and the prejudice to the respondent and public interest. The delay was not condoned and dismissal of the appeal on that ground was upheld. en-us Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:10:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=287627 Condonation of a 916-day delay in filing a letters patent appeal depended on proof of sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. Although a liberal approach may advance substantial justice, the Court stressed that condonation is not automatic where the explanation is inadequate and laches are apparent. Internal consultations, vacancy in the Vice-Chancellor's office, and consideration by university bodies did not satisfactorily account for the delay at each stage. The Court also noted the prior delay and laches in the writ petition, the public nature of the land-use change and development, and the prejudice to the respondent and public interest. The delay was not condoned and dismissal of the appeal on that ground was upheld. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=287627