M. VISHWESHWARA SHASTRY vs M. GOPALAKRISHNA BHAT .

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's application for extension of time to file a written statement and pay costs, as the appellant demonstrated sufficient reasons for the delay due to a bona fide mistake by his advocate. The Court emphasized that the High Court's summary rejection of the application lacked justification and set aside the order, allowing the appellant to file the written statement within four weeks. The appeal was allowed with no order as to costs.