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SUMEET GOEL
U. T. Chandigarh – Appellant
Versus
Pankaj – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Sumeet Goel, J.
CRM-4370-2019
1. The present application has been filed on the behalf of the applicant-State seeking condonation of delay of 173 days in filing the accompanying revision petition. The main revision petition has been filed impugned the judgement of acquittal dated 21.03.2018 passed by the learned Principle Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Chandigarh, whereby the respondent (herein) (juvenile at the time of the alleged incident) was acquitted of the charges (notice of accusation) framed against him.
2. Learned counsel appearing for the applicant-State, while seeking grant of prayer for condonation of delay of 173 days, has argued that the delay has occurred as by the time the certified copy of the impugned judgement dated 21.03.2018, alongwith other relevant case documents was received at the office of the undersigned Public Prosecutor, the statutory period for filling the instant revision petition on behalf of the State had already expired. According to the learned counsel, after the assignment of the instant case, despite multiple reminders issued by the office of the undersigned, the necessary documents, including witness statements and evidence, were eve
A liberal approach to condonation of delay under Section 5 of The Limitation Act requires a reasonable explanation; mere administrative delays are insufficient.
The court emphasizes that a delay in filing a petition must be justified with sufficient cause, and mere claims without evidence will not suffice.
A liberal approach to condonation of delay under Section 5 of The Limitation Act requires a reasonable explanation; negligence or lack of diligence by the applicant can lead to dismissal.
The judgment emphasizes the importance of providing a genuine and substantiated reason for seeking condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, and highlights the need for partie....
Sufficient cause must be shown to condone delay in filing legal petitions; courts should adopt a liberal approach while ensuring that procedural lapses do not prevent justice.
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