M/S. Sethia Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd vs Mafatlal Mangilal Kothari

The Supreme Court examined the validity of condoning a significant delay of over 14 years in filing an appeal, as ordered by the High Court. The Court scrutinized whether such a delay could be justified and whether the High Court's discretion was properly exercised. Ultimately, the Court emphasized the importance of timely prosecution of appeals and upheld the principle that delays of such magnitude require substantial cause. The appeal was dismissed, reaffirming the need for adherence to procedural timelines.