Delay in filing appeal condoned due to accountant's failure, favoring merit over technicality.

The High Court condoned a 98-day delay in filing an appeal, attributing the delay to the appellant's accountant, who failed to file the appeal due to service disruptions caused by a raid. The accountant's failure led to his termination. The court deemed the delay reasonable and prioritized adjudication on the merits rather than dismissing the appeal on technical grounds of limitation. .....

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