Oriental Aroma Chemical Indus.Ltd vs Gujarat Indisl.Devt.Corp.& Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of condonation of delay in filing an appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, emphasizing that the Division Bench of the Gujarat High Court erred in condoning a delay of over four years without sufficient justification. The Court held that the respondents failed to demonstrate any valid reasons for the delay, thereby upholding the decree of the trial court which declared the appellant not liable for the disputed water charges. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in civil proceedings.