Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji
167 ITR 471Supreme Court of India1987#2 most cited
What is Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji authority for?
Delay in filing appeals, when supported by sufficient or justifiable cause, should be condoned with a liberal approach to ensure substantial justice. This principle prioritizes the cause of justice over mere technicalities.
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Collector Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji · Katiji · condonation of delay · delay in filing appeal · sufficient cause · substantial justice · liberal approach · Income Tax Act · section 249 · section 250 · section 253(5)
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2 SCC 38728 ELT 185
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