IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH

Reserved on: 12.12.2025

Date of decision: 23.12.2025

Uploaded on: 24.12.2025

RAJAT SHARMA ......Appellant

Vs.

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD ORS. ......Respondents

CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA

Present: Ms. Malvi Aggarwal, Advocate

Mr. Karan Singla, Advocate

for the appellant.

Mr. Raj Kumar, Advocate

for respondent No.1-Insurance Company.

None for respondent No.2 (despite service).

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SUDEEPTI SHARMA J.

CM-7153-CII-2025

1. This is an application filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act,

1963 for condonation of delay of 388 days in filing the appeal.

2. Learned counsel for the appellant contends that appellant would not

ask for interest for the delayed period. 3. Notice in the application.

4. On asking of the Court, Mr. Raj Kumar, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.1 and contends that he has no objection if the application

is allowed.

5. For the reasons mentioned in the application for condonation of delay which is supported by an affidavit, the application is allowed.

6. The delay of 388 days in filing the appeal is condoned.

FAO-4471-2025

1. The present appeal has been preferred against the award dated 30.04.2024 passed i