Pundlik Jalam Patil (D) By Lrs vs Exe.Eng. Jalgaon Medium Project & Anr

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals against the Bombay High Court's order condoning a delay of 1724 days in filing appeals under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The Court emphasized that the High Court's acceptance of the respondent's explanation for the delay was not justified, as the reasons provided were insufficient to warrant such a lengthy delay. Consequently, the appeals were allowed without costs, reinstating the original award of the Reference Court regarding land acquisition compensation.