KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs N.K. BYJUMON

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, setting aside the High Court's judgment due to the delay caused by the carelessness of an employee. The Court directed the appellant to pay an additional sum of Rs.10,000 as costs to the respondent and permitted the respondent to withdraw Rs.10,000 already deposited. The matter was remitted to the High Court for a fresh decision on merits, emphasizing the importance of addressing the underlying issues fairly.