Ram Nath Sahu & Others v. Gobardhan Sao and Others
3 SCC 195Reported decision2002#2745 most cited
What is Ram Nath Sahu & Others v. Gobardhan Sao and Others authority for?
The expression "sufficient cause" for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act or similar provisions must receive a liberal construction to advance substantial justice. Courts should avoid a pedantic or hyper-technical approach, generally accepting explanations unless negligence, inaction, or lack of bona fides is evident.
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Also referred to as
Ram Nath Sahu v. Gobardhan Sao · condonation of delay · sufficient cause · liberal construction · substantial justice · Section 5 Limitation Act · Income Tax Act Section 119 · procedural technicalities · bona fides · Order 22 Rule 9 CPC
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