PUNDLIK JALAM PATIL (D) BY LRS. vs EXE.ENG. JALGAON MEDIUM PROJECT

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 delay was not adequately justified and that the High Court's acceptance of the explanation was erroneous. The judgment reinforces the principle that delays in filing appeals must be supported by compelling reasons, and the Court ultimately set aside the High Court's decision, restoring the original award of the Reference Court.