M/S. Simplex Infrastructure Ltd. vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined the High Court's decision to condone a delay of 514 days in filing an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held that the learned Single Judge was justified in condoning the delay, as sufficient cause was shown under Sections 5 and 14 of the Limitation Act. The Court emphasized the importance of ensuring that parties have a fair opportunity to present their case, particularly in arbitration matters.