2023 (9) TMI 138 - SCH - Service Tax

Condonation of huge delay of 402 days in filing this civil appeal - sufficient reasons for delay or not - HELD THAT - The explanation offered by the petitioner for condoning the delay is not satisfying. The said explanation is not sufficient in law to condone the delay of 402 days in filing this statutory appeal. The application seeking condonation of delay is dismissed.

Summary

The Supreme Court dismissed the application seeking condonation of a 402-day delay in filing a civil appeal as the explanation provided was deemed insufficient. Consequently, the appeal was also dismissed, with questions of law remaining open and pending applications being disposed of.