MANIBEN DEVRAJ SHAH vs MUN.CORP.OF BR.MUMBAI

The Supreme Court examined whether the Municipal Corporation of Brihan Mumbai had sufficient cause for condoning a delay of 7 years and 108 days in filing appeals against the trial court's judgments under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The Court held that the delay was not adequately justified, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory timelines for appeals. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the trial court's decisions in favor of the appellants.