Bhagmal & Ors vs Kunwar Lal & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the application under Order IX Rule 13 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) for setting aside an ex-parte decree must be filed within the prescribed time limit, and the appellants' claim of ignorance due to a prior compromise was insufficient to justify the delay. The Court found that the High Court correctly restored the Trial Court's order dismissing the application as time-barred, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to procedural timelines. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.