Radha Krishna Rai v. Allahabad Bank & Others
9 SCC 733Reported decision2009#3997 most cited
What is Radha Krishna Rai v. Allahabad Bank & Others authority for?
The Supreme Court has held that where a party seeks condonation of delay in filing an appeal, the courts should adopt a liberal approach, considering the explanation for the delay in the context of the advancement of substantial cause of justice. This approach emphasizes that procedural delays should not defeat substantive rights.
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Radha Krishna Rai v. Allahabad Bank · condonation of delay · appeal delay · liberal approach · substantial cause of justice · delay in filing appeal · condonation of delay in appeal · Supreme Court on delay · procedural delay · substantive justice
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