https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=459901 The MP HC dismissed the State's application for condonation of delay in filing an appeal after 5 years 10 months and 16 days. The court held that Section 5 makes no distinction between State and private parties regarding sufficient cause requirement. Despite the State's claim of procedural delays beyond control, the court found no satisfactory explanation for the 1788-day delay. Citing SC precedents, the court emphasized that delay cannot be condoned merely because dismissal affects public interest when caused by lethargy or negligence of officers. The application was dismissed for failure to establish sufficient cause. en-us Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:38:22 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=459901 The MP HC dismissed the State's application for condonation of delay in filing an appeal after 5 years 10 months and 16 days. The court held that Section 5 makes no distinction between State and private parties regarding sufficient cause requirement. Despite the State's claim of procedural delays beyond control, the court found no satisfactory explanation for the 1788-day delay. Citing SC precedents, the court emphasized that delay cannot be condoned merely because dismissal affects public interest when caused by lethargy or negligence of officers. The application was dismissed for failure to establish sufficient cause. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=459901