Order On Board

24/04/2025

1. Heard on I.A. No.1, which is an application for condonation of delay of 397 days in filing the appeal.

2. Learned counsel for respondent No.3 opposes the application and the submission made on behalf of appellants. He however, submits that if this Court considers to condone the delay then it may be ordered that appellants will not be entitled for the interest for delayed period. In support of his contention, he placed reliance upon the decision in case of Lakkamma Vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. , reported in (2021) 20 SCC 797 .

3. Considering the pleadings made in the application as also the submission of learned counsel for respective parties I find it appropriate to allow the I.A. No.1, and condone the delay in filing this appeal. Accordingly, the I.A. No.1 is allowed and the delay of 397 days in filing this appeal is condoned. The appeal is admitted for hearing.

4. Learned counsel for respective parties submits that the liability to indemnify the amount of compensation is fastened upon respondent No.3/Insurance Company, hence with the consent of the parties, the case is heard finally at motion stage.

5. Claimants/appellants have filed this appeal und