C Prabhakar Rao And Anr vs Sama Mahipal Reddy And Anr

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the High Court's decision to condone delay and set aside an ex-parte decree in a suit for specific performance. The Court emphasized that the High Court's power to condone delay must be exercised judiciously and within the bounds of legal principles. It restored the matter to the Trial Court for a fresh hearing on the application to set aside the ex-parte decree, emphasizing the importance of proper judicial exercise of discretion. The judgment underscores the need for courts to adhere to procedural fairness and legal standards when condoning delays and setting aside decrees.