JUDGMENT :

SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, J.

I.A. No. 9842 of 2018 in L.P.A. No. 380 of 2018:

1. This interlocutory application has been filed for condoning the delay of 150 days, which has occurred in preferring this appeal.

2. No counter to the delay condonation application has been filed.

3. Heard the parties.

4. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties and considering the statements made in this application, we are of the view that the appellants were prevented from sufficient cause in preferring this appeal within time.

5. Accordingly, this interlocutory application is allowed and the delay of 150 days in preferring this appeal, is hereby condoned.

6. With the consent of the parties, the matter has been heard at this stage for final disposal.

I.A. No. 239 of 2019 in L.P.A. No. 479 of 2018:

7. This interlocutory application has been filed for condoning the delay of 193 days, which has occurred in preferring this appeal.

8. No counter to the delay condonation application has been filed.

9. Heard the parties.

10. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties and considering the statements made in this application, we are of the view that the appellants were prevented from sufficient cause i