BHAGMAL vs KUNWAR LAL .

The Supreme Court examined the application of Order IX Rule 13 CPC regarding the setting aside of an ex-parte decree. The Court held that the appellants' application was filed within 30 days of their knowledge of the decree, thus negating the need for a separate application for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The High Court's decision to restore the Trial Court's order was overturned, affirming the appellate court's finding that the appellants were entitled to a hearing on the merits of the case.