Rajkumari & Ors vs Chairman, M.P.Electricity Board & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court should have condoned the delay in filing the appeal, emphasizing the importance of considering the merits of the case over procedural lapses. The Court set aside the High Court's order dated 5.1.2004 and remitted the matter for a decision in accordance with law. The Civil Appeal was disposed of accordingly, reinforcing the principle of justice over technicalities.