MANOJ MENON vs E.K.ABDUL HAMMED .

The Supreme Court exercised its discretionary jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to allow the appellant an opportunity to argue the merits of the appeal before the High Court, despite finding no legal infirmity in the High Court's judgment. The Court directed that a sum of Rs. 50,000 already deposited by the appellant be treated as costs for condonation of delay, and an additional Rs. 25,000 be paid to the plaintiff-respondent No. 1. The Court urged the High Court to expedite the disposal of the appeal within six weeks.