Condonation of Appeal Delay Hinges on "Sufficient Cause"; Negligence with Mala Fide Intent Likely Unforgivable.

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....Condonation of delay in filing appeal - “sufficient cause or reason” of delay - If the negligence or omission is a by-product of a deliberate attempt with mala fide intention for delaying the process of litigation which could give some benefit to the litigant, then probably the delay would not deserve to be condoned. However, if no mala fide can be attributed to the delay, the delay will be condonable. - AT....