Ganesan Rep By Its Power Agent G. Rukmani ... vs The Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu ...

The Supreme Court upheld the judgment of the Madras High Court, affirming that the provisions of the Limitation Act, 1963, including Section 5, are applicable to appeals under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959. The Court found that the Commissioner acted within his jurisdiction in condoning the delay in filing the appeal, as sufficient cause was demonstrated. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's decision.