Allowed
V. Savithiriyamma v. L. Balaji
Madras HCCMP/6254/2024
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Delay of 561 days in filing a civil miscellaneous appeal against a Tribunal award was sought to be condoned. Notice to the first respondent was dispensed with as it had been set exparte before the Tribunal; no serious objection was raised by the second respondent's counsel. Delay was condoned, subject to denial of interest on the delayed period if compensation is enhanced.
What did the court decide?
561-day delay in filing the appeal condoned; Registry directed to number and list the appeal for admission; no interest for the delay period if compensation enhanced.