Spl.Dy.Collector(La),K.S.E.Bd.& Anr vs Pathu & Anr

The Supreme Court condoned a delay of 530 days in filing an appeal, finding sufficient cause for the delay as presented by the appellants. The Court set aside the impugned order of the High Court, subject to the condition that the appellants deposit Rs.15,000/- as costs within six weeks. It was clarified that failure to deposit the amount would result in the dismissal of the appeal, while directing the High Court to dispose of the appeal on merits within three months.