COLLECTOR, HOOGHLY vs NIRMAL SARKAR (D) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in refusing to condone the delay in filing the review application and appeal, stating that the earlier finding of no sufficient cause for condonation did not reflect an error apparent from the record. The Court allowed the appeal, set aside the impugned orders, and directed the High Court to dispose of the appeal on merits after providing an opportunity for hearing. The decision emphasizes the importance of allowing parties to present their cases without undue restrictions on procedural timelines.