RAMLAL, MOTILAL AND CHHOTELAL vs REWA COALFIELDS LTD.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 5 of the Indian Limitation Act, 1908, regarding the condonation of delay in filing an appeal. The Court held that an appellant must explain the delay only between the last day for filing the appeal and the actual filing date, rather than the entire limitation period. The Court emphasized that the phrase 'within such period' does not imply a requirement to account for non-diligence throughout the entire limitation period. The appeal was allowed based on this interpretation, clarifying the standard for sufficient cause in delay applications.