MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GWALIOR vs RAMCHARAN (D) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the Municipal Corporation's application for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, as sufficient cause was established due to the advocate's failure to appear and the belated knowledge of the judgment. The Court emphasized the need for a liberal approach in such matters, particularly when valuable rights concerning immovable property are at stake. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the High Court's order was set aside, and the delay in filing the appeal was condoned.