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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Sumeet Goel
Hardeep Singh Alias Honey – Appellant
Versus
State Of Punjab – Respondent
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| 1. application of condonation of delays. (Para 1 , 2 , 7) |
| 2. insufficient explanation for delay. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8) |
| 3. dismissal of application and petition. (Para 9 , 10) |
JUDGMENT :
Sumeet Goel, J. (Oral)
The present application has been filed on behalf of the applicant-petitioner seeking condonation of delay of 1680 days in filing the accompanying revision petition. The main revision petition has been filed impugning the judgment dated 27.04.2018 passed by learned Addl. Sessions Judge, SBS Nagar, whereby charge under Sections 307, 323, 324, 325, 506 and 34 of IPC have wrongly been framed against the petitioner and other co-accused.
2. Learned counsel appearing for the applicant-petitioner, while seeking grant of prayer for condonation of delay of 1680 days, has argued that the delay has occurred as the applicant-petitioner did not have the knowledge about the challenging of the impugned order dated 27.04.2018 and hence was unable to take immediate steps. Thereupon, after arranging the counsel, the instant revision petition had been filed. Learned counsel for the applicant-petitioner has further argued that the circumstances of the case indicate that the delay in f
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.
A liberal approach to condonation of delay under Section 5 of The Limitation Act requires a reasonable explanation; mere administrative delays are insufficient.
Delay in filing civil revisions can be condoned if sufficient cause is shown under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, emphasizing a justice-oriented approach.
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