Union Of India Th.G.M.,Western ... vs Fataji Chaturji & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the delay of 148 days in filing Letters Patent Appeals (LPAs) should be condoned, emphasizing the need to consider the explanations provided by the appellants. The Court set aside the High Court's order refusing to condone the delay and directed the High Court to dispose of the LPAs on merits within eight weeks. The decision underscores the principle that procedural delays should not hinder access to justice when reasonable explanations are provided.