LUCY PAUL vs CUSTODIAN SPL. COURT (TORTS) ACT. .

The Supreme Court held that the Special Court erred in refusing to condone the delay in filing an application for lifting the attachment on shares, emphasizing that the reasons provided by the appellants for the delay were not adequately considered. The Court established that a fair opportunity to present one's case is essential, and the dismissal of the application without addressing the merits was unjustified. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the impugned order was set aside, and the Special Court was directed to hear the application on its merits.