Sri Bhaskar Baishya v. Smti. Usha Rani Baishya and 3 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Gauhati High Court dismissed an application seeking to condone a 24-day delay in filing a regular first appeal. The court rejected arguments based on limitation exceptions, finding earlier proceedings were not prosecuted in good faith, and upheld the civil court's power to reject a plaint that claims rights over benami property.
What did the court decide?
The interlocutory application (IA(Civil) 3425/2019) for condoning delay in filing the Regular First Appeal stands dismissed.