Chhabi Kulavi & Anr vs Ganesh Chandra Mondal

The Supreme Court held that sufficient cause existed for condoning the delay in filing an appeal under the relevant provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, as the appellants faced significant personal hardships, including the illness and blindness of the appellant's husband, and an error by their advocate in filing the appeal in the wrong court. The Court emphasized that the appellants could not be held accountable for the delay caused by these circumstances. Consequently, the Court condoned the delay and directed the High Court to hear the appeal on merits expeditiously, preferably within six months.