'Merits Of The Case Not Required To Be Considered In Condoning Delay' : Supreme Court Explains Principles For Delay Condonation

In a recent judgment under the Land Acquisition Act, the Supreme Court of India has upheld a decision by the High Court regarding a delayed appeal in a land acquisition matter. The case involves Pathapati Subba Reddy (Died) by L.Rs. & Ors. vs. The Special Deputy Collector (LA), focusing on the condonation of an inordinate delay in filing an appeal challenging the dismissal of a reference. Background of the Case:…