CHHATISGARH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGUL.COMM. & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined whether Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 can be applied to allow an appeal under Section 125 of the Electricity Act, 2003 after the stipulated 120 days. The Court held that the delay in filing the appeal was justified due to lack of proper intimation regarding the Tribunal's order, thus allowing the application for condonation of delay. The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair notice in legal proceedings and the applicability of limitation provisions in the context of statutory appeals.