South Eastern Coalfields Ltd vs Natthu Lal

The Supreme Court held that the High Court of Madhya Pradesh erred in rejecting the application for condonation of delay under the Limitation Act, 1963, specifically Section 5, which allows for condonation if sufficient cause is shown. The Court found that the appellant provided adequate reasons for the 35-day delay in filing the appeal. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the High Court to decide the appeal on its merits within three months.