Chhatisgarh State Electricity Board vs Central Electricity Regul.Comm. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 can be applied to allow an appeal under Section 125 of the Electricity Act, 2003 beyond the stipulated 120 days. The Court held that the delay in filing the appeal was justified due to lack of communication regarding the Tribunal's order, and thus allowed the application for condonation of delay. The ruling emphasizes the importance of timely communication in legal proceedings and the discretion of courts to condone delays under specific circumstances.