Rajneesh Kumar vs Ved Prakash

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to quash the first appellate court's order condoning a delay of 534 days in filing an appeal was justified. The Court emphasized that litigants cannot solely blame their advocates for negligence and must remain vigilant about their rights and proceedings. The ruling referenced the principle that an advocate acts as an agent of the party, and thus, the party cannot disown the advocate's actions to seek relief from delays. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the need for accountability in legal representation.