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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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

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Ram Nath Sahu & Others v. Gobardhan Sao and Others

VIKAS TYAGI,GHAZIABAD vs. ITO WARD 2(2)(1), GHAZIABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 3047/DEL/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Aug 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.3047/िद"ी/2025 (िन.व. 2020-21) Vikas Tyagi, S/O Shri Satish Tyagi, Tehsil Modinagar, Ravli Kalam, Muradnagar, ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh Pan: Alwpt-0588-M बनाम Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(2)(1) ..... "ितवादी/Respondent Cgi-Ii, Hapur Chungi, Ghaziabad 201002 अपीलाथ" "ारा/Appellant By : Shri V. Raj Kumar, Advocate "ितवादी"ारा/Respondent By : Ms. Sudha Gupta, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 30/07/2025 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : : 30/07/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [In Short ‘The Cit(A)] Dated 21.03.2025, For Assessment Year 2020-21. 2. Shri V. Raj Kumar, Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee Submits That The Cit(A) Has Dismissed Appeal Of The Assessee In Limine On Account Of Limitation. There Was Delay Of 44 Days In Filing Of Appeal. The Assessee Had Filed An Application Seeking Condonation Of Delay Supported By Medical Records. The Cit(A) Without Appreciating The Reasons Explained By The Assessee Causing Delay In Filing Of Appeal Dismissed Appeal Of The Assessee. He Submitted That The Delay

For Appellant: Shri V. Raj Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Sudha Gupta, Sr.DR
Section 5

…justice being defeated. Pedantic and hyper technical approach should not be adopted while dealing with an application for condonation of delay. 5.2 The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Ram Nath Sao @ Ram Nath Sahu & Others vs Gobardhan Sao and Others (2002) 3 SCC 195/AIR 2002 SC 1201 has held that the expression “sufficient cause” within the meaning of Section 5 of the Limitation Act or Order 22 Rule 9 of Civil Procedure Code or any other similar provision should receive a liberal construction so as to advance substantial justice. 3 The courts should not proceed with the tendency of finding fault with cause sh…

SHASHWAT VERMA,LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, NEW DELHI

In the result, impugned order is set aside and appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 3468/DEL/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi05 Aug 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.3468/िद"ी/2025 (िन.व. 2011-12) Shashwat Verma, Flat-34, London House, London Nw8 7Px, ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant United Kingdom Pan: Afspv-5520-M बनाम Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-52(1), R.No. 2109, E-2 Block, Civic Centre, Minto Road, ..... "ितवादी/Respondent New Delhi 110002 अपीलाथ" "ारा/Appellant By : Shri Mayank Patawari, Advocate "ितवादी"ारा/Respondent By : Ms. Sudha Gupta, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 30/07/2025 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : : 30/07/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [In Short ‘The Cit(A)] Dated 20.12.2024, For Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. The Appeal Is Time Barred By 88 Days. The Assessee Has Filed An Application Citing Reasons Causing Delay In Filing Of Appeal. After Perusal Of The Same, I Am Satisfied That Delay In Filing Of Appeal Is Not Intentional, The Reasons For Delay Stated In Application Appears To Be Bonafide. Thus, Delay Of 88 Days In Filing Of Appeal Is Condoned & Appeal Is Admitted For Decision On Merits.

For Appellant: Shri Mayank Patawari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Sudha Gupta, Sr.DR
Section 148

…justice being defeated. Pedantic and hyper technical approach should not be adopted while dealing with an application for condonation of delay. 7.2 The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Ram Nath Sao @ Ram Nath Sahu & Others vs Gobardhan Sao and Others (2002) 3 SCC 195/AIR 2002 SC 1201 has held that the expression “sufficient cause” within the meaning of Section 5 of the Limitation Act or Order 22 Rule 9 of Civil Procedure Code or any other similar provision should receive a liberal construction so as to advance substantial justice. The courts should not proceed with the tendency of finding fault with cause shown…

BHUPESH RAVINDER DATT SHARMA,AUSTRALIA vs. ITO, WARD- 2(85), DELHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 1306/DEL/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi20 May 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.1306/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2016-17) Bhupesh Ravinder Datt Sharma, 16A, Fisher Street, Victoria, Australia 314500 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan: Augps-4400-A बनाम Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-28(5), ..... "ितवादी/Respondent Civic Centre, Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 अपीलाथ" "ारा/ Appellant By : None "ितवादी"ारा/Respondent By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 20/05/2025 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : : 20/05/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As 'The Cit(A)') Dated 19.12.2024, For Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case As Emanating From Records Are: The Assessee Filed Return Of Income U/S. 139 Of The Income Tax Act,1961(Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) For Impugned Assessment Year Declaring Total Income Of Rs.8,11,370/-. The Return Of The Assessee Was Selected For Limited Scrutiny, Notice U/S. 143(2) Of The Act Dated 14.07.2017 Was Issued To The Assessee. Despite Service Of Aforesaid Notice, The Assessee Failed To Respond To The Same. The Assessing Officer (Ao)

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 139Section 143(2)Section 144Section 5Section 68

…justice being defeated. Pedantic and hyper technical approach should not be adopted while dealing with an application for condonation of delay. 3.2 The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Ram Nath Sao @ Ram Nath Sahu & Others vs Gobardhan Sao and Others (2002) 3 SCC 195/AIR 2002 SC 1201 has held that the expression “sufficient cause” within the meaning of Section 5 of the Limitation Act or Order 22 Rule 9 of Civil Procedure Code or any other similar provision should receive a liberal construction so as to advance substantial justice. The courts should not proceed with the tendency of finding fault with cause shown…

KRUPA VILAS GAU SEVA TRUST,KUTCH vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 163/RJT/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot24 Mar 2025

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita No. 162/Rjt/2023 (Assessment Year: Na) (Hybrid Hearing) Krupa Vilas Gau Seva Trust, Vs. Cit(Exemption), Kutch. Ahmedabad. Anjar, Anjar Road, Bhimasar Taluka Anjar, Kutch-370240. स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaetk8746K (अपीलार्थी/Assessee) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./Ita No. 163/Rjt/2023 (Assessment Year: Na) (Hybrid Hearing) Krupa Vilas Gau Seva Trust, Vs. Cit(Exemption), Kutch. Ahmedabad. Anjar, Anjar Road, Bhimasar Taluka Anjar, Kutch-370240. स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaetk8746K (अपीलार्थी/Assessee) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) निर्धारितीकीओरसे/Assessee By : Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ar राजस्वकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Sanjay Punglia, Cit Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/01/2025 घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 24/03/2025 1 | Page

For Appellant: Shri Kalpesh Doshi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, CIT DR
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G(5)

…lize injustice on technical grounds but because it is capable of removing injustice and is expected to do so." 23. In N. Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy [1998] 7 SCC 123 the Supreme Court again reiterated the approach. In Ram Nath Sao v. Gobardhan Sao [2002] 3 SCC 195 it was observed by the Supreme Court that acceptance of the explanation furnished should be the rule and refusal, an exception, more so when no negligence or inaction or want of bona fides can be imputed to the defaulting party. In the present case, the Tribunal has found that the assessee-society has taken prompt remedial action and put Sikri on t…

THIMMIAH NARAYANAPPA MURALIDHAR ,SHIVAMOGGA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-3, , SHIVAMOGGA

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1578/BANG/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore23 Sept 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2017-18 Shri. Thimmiah Narayanappa Muralidhar, Vs. Ito, No.5, Karidevaraker I Cross, Gandhibazaar, Ward – 3, Shimoge – 577 202. Shivamogga. Pan : Bqkpm 0728 C Appellant Respondent Assessee By : S/Shri. Ravishankar & Monish Sowkar, Advocates. Revenue By : Shri. Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel For Department. Date Of Hearing : 23.09.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2024

For Appellant: S/Shri. Ravishankar and Monish Sowkar, AdvocatesFor Respondent: Shri. Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 115BSection 143(3)Section 234ASection 250Section 69A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “A” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI LAXMI PRASAD SAHU, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Assessment Year : 2017-18 Shri. Thimmiah Narayanappa Muralidhar, Vs. ITO, No.5, Karidevaraker I Cross, Gandhibazaar, Ward – 3, Shimoge – 577 202. Shivamogga. PAN : BQKPM 0728 C APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : S/Shri. Ravishankar and Monish Sowkar, Advocates. Revenue by : Shri. Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel for Department. Date of hearing : 23.09.2024 Date of Pronouncement : 23.09.2024 O R D E R Per George George K, Vice President: This appeal at the instance…

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