2010 (10) TMI 295 - HC - Indian Laws

Condone the delay - Notice of Motion - Notice of Motion is taken out for restoration of appeal after expiry of 5 years - No sufficient cause is shown to condone the delay - The negligence on the part of the Department - Lethargy on the part of the Department results in enormous delay - Hence, the Notice of Motion stands dismissed for want of sufficient cause to condone the delay - Consequently, the appeal papers be consigned to record with no order as to costs.

Summary

The High Court of Bombay dismissed a Notice of Motion for restoration of appeal due to a lack of sufficient cause to condone the delay, highlighting negligence on the part of the Department in handling legal matters. The appeal papers were consigned to record with no order as to costs.