2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 38005

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
R. POORNIMA, J
Vellaichamy – Appellant
Versus
Thangavelu – Respondent
CMP(MD) No.2928 of 2025 in SA No.2296 of 2003

Delay of 530 days condoned under S.5 Limitation Act based on satisfactory affidavit reasons.

Headnote:The petition under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeks condonation of 530 days delay in filing a restoration application for SA No.2296 of 2003, following an order dated 03/08/2023. Essential facts include the death of several parties and absence of respondent counsel. The court found the reasons in the supporting affidavit satisfactory. Issues framed involve sufficiency of explanation for delay. The court held the delay condonable based on affidavit reasons, directing registry to number the restoration application if in order.