State Of Bihar And Ors. vs Nilamani Jha

The Supreme Court held that the learned single Judge erred in dismissing the First Appeal filed by the State of Bihar due to non-payment of costs imposed as a condition for condonation of delay. The Court emphasized that the State's failure to pay the costs was due to a mistake by its counsel, and thus, the delay should have been condoned. The Court granted the State four weeks to pay the costs of Rs. 500, and upon payment, the appeal will be restored for disposal according to law.