Pundlik Jalam Patil v. Executive Engineer, Jalgaon Medium Project
17 SCC 448Supreme Court of India2008#1389 most cited
What is Pundlik Jalam Patil v. Executive Engineer, Jalgaon Medium Project authority for?
The Supreme Court emphasizes that courts assist only those who are vigilant and do not slumber over their rights, establishing a stricter approach against condoning significant or unexplained delays in filing appeals.
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Pundlik Jalam Patil · condonation of delay · delay in filing appeal · Section 5 Limitation Act · Section 253(5) · vigilance · sufficient cause · appellate proceedings · unexplained delay · slumber over rights