BOGIDHOLA TEA & TRADING CO.LTD. vs HIRA LAL SOMANI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of condonation of delay in filing an appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, emphasizing that sufficient cause must be demonstrated for delays. The Court upheld the Gauhati High Court's decision to dismiss the appeal due to the appellants' failure to show adequate reasons for a 10-month delay in filing, affirming the lower court's decree for Rs. 5,22,669.66 along with interest. The ruling reinforces the principle that timely appeals are crucial in civil proceedings.